Jammu, Mar 31: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the families of three policemen who lost their lives in an encounter with Pakistani terrorists in Kathua district on Monday and expressed his condolences and support to them. Sinha visited the home of Balvinder Singh Chib in Kanna Chak, Kathua district, where he met...
WEST PALM BEACH (US), Mar 31: President Donald Trump said Sunday that “I’m not joking” about trying to serve a third term, the clearest indication he is considering ways to breach a constitutional barrier against continuing to lead the country after his second term ends at the beginning of 2029. “There are methods which you...
Srinagar, Mar 31 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir next week, sources said on Monday. Sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Amit Shah will hold a high-level security review meeting in Jammu to assess the current security situation. They said that he will also visit the...
Srinagar, March 30 : In a heartfelt message to the residents of Srinagar, Commissioner SMC, Dr. Owais Ahmed, IAS, has conveyed his best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. This festival, marking the end of Ramadan, is a celebration of compassion, unity, and gratitude. “Eid-ul-Fitr is a time for reflection and community bonding,” Dr....
JAMMU, MARCH 30 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited Government Medical College Hospital Jammu to enquire about the health of J&K Police Personnel, who sustained injuries during an encounter with terrorists in Kathua. Team of senior doctors briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the health condition of SDPO Border, Kathua, Shri Dheeraj Katoch and SPO...
Srinagar, Mar 30 : This Ramadan, Kashmir witnessed record-breaking fruit consumption, with people consuming dates, watermelon, bananas, and other fruits worth over ?167 crore. According to data the Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers-Cum-Dealers Union, the Parimpora fruit mandi in Srinagar saw an influx of fruit truckloads throughout the holy month. Sales were significantly higher than last...
Srinagar, March 30 : The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson, Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, announced that Eid prayers will not be held at the historic Eidgah in Srinagar this year due to ongoing construction work. Speaking to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Dr. Andrabi however said arrangements have been made for congregational prayers at Hazratbal...
NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Flagging the issue of textile waste, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India was facing a “huge challenge” on that front and hailed the commendable efforts being undertaken to deal with it. In his Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi said he wants to talk about a challenge that...
Srinagar, Mar 29 : The Central University of Kashmir on Saturday launched its community radio station to provide a powerful tool for education, empowerment and community development. The community radio station — Radio CUKashmir 90.8 FM — was launched by the university’s Chancellor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain — a former Corps Commander of...
Jammu, Mar 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the 8th edition of Purvanchal Festival “Maati”, in Delhi today. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to the Maati Trust and everyone associated with the prestigious event for providing an excellent platform to share ideas, culture and arts of Purvanchal. He said the last...
Srinagar, Mar 29 : The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board on Saturday announced the hike in the monthly salaries of the Imams, Khateebs and other employees. According to an order, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a hike of 20 per cent on last drawn pay has been announced...
Umaisar Gull Ganie Qazigund, Mar 29 : In a major boost to improve security, Kulgam Police have installed cutting-edge surveillance technology—including wall radar and thermal screening systems—at Nayvug Tunnel on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway at Qazigund area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the newly deployed systems are capable...
New Delhi, Mar 29: Statehood in Jammu and Kashmir will be restored as promised before, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said, without giving any timeline. Shah said at the “Times Now Summit 2025” Friday night that assembly elections were held in Jammu and Kashmir peacefully last year. “We have given the assurance that statehood...
Srinagar, Mar 29 : The Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Saturday ordered change in school timing for Kashmir division with effect from April-01. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), DSEK in a order said that the schools within Srinagar municipal limits shall have a school time of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm...
Jammu, Mar 29: Security forces on Saturday extended the ongoing search operation to new areas after the body of the fourth policeman and two slain terrorists were recovered from the scene of a gunfight in a remote forested area in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Body of head constable Jagbir Singh...
NEW DELHI, Mar 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has exuded confidence the BJP will remain in power at the Centre for at least 30 years due to its consistent performance. In a democracy, he said, the victory of any party depends on its hard work and if it toils day in and and day...
Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Early Warning System (EWS) to be established to enhance preparedness SRINAGAR, MARCH 29 : Following imminent risk of sudden breach of Glacial Lakes in high altitude regions, particularly in the Himalayas by rapid melting of glaciers due to the climate change, government of Jammu and Kashmir has adopted a focused, holistic...
‘4 policemen lost their lives in line of duty, 2 terrorists killed, Kathua operation on’ Yogesh Kathua, Mar 28 : Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Friday said that J&K Police won’t sleep till it stops the activities of Pakistan and the terrorists sponsored by it. Talking to reporters here, DGP Prabhat according...
Jammu, Mar 28: Emphasising the Jammu and Kashmir government’s commitment to catalyse the industrial ecosystem, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary on Friday said that numerous interventions and policies are being implemented towards industrial growth of the Union Territory. Choudhary said industrial growth was one of the priorities of the present administration. He was speaking after...
NEW DELHI, Mar 28 : At a high-level meeting of the Department of Biotechnology, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the creation of Regional BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) Centres across India, in collaboration with States, to accelerate StartUps and biomanufacturing, and thus harness the biotech potential in different parts of the country. Dr....
BANGKOK, Mar 28: A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed and 730 injured in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage. The 7.7 magnitude quake, with an epicentre near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city,...