JAMMU, Apr 3: Union Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution, Sanjeev Chopra today visited Jammu and reviewed the functioning of Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and FCI here. He also assessed the status of implementation of schemes and other reforms across Jammu and Kashmir. Interacting with the officers of the FCS&CA...
JAMMU, APRIL 3: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a high level meeting to assess progress on National Highway projects being executed across the Union Territory. Emphasising the critical importance of these projects, he issued firm directives to ensure their timely completion while minimising public inconvenience. The meeting was attended by senior officers including Principal Secretary...
Srinagar, Apr 03 : Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday said to have registered a case against former Sarpanch Dhanore Gorsian, Rajouri and former BDC Chairman, Block Rajouri on corruption charges. As per a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesman said that Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau...
Shangus, April 3 : Minister for Education, Health, and Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo, along with MLA Shangus Riyaz Khan and MLA Anantnag West Advocate Abdul Majid Larmi, visited Sub-District Hospital Shangus, PHC Nowgam, and Higher Secondary School Shangus. The delegation interacted with officials, staff, and faculty members to assess the facilities. During the visit,...
NEW DELHI, Apr 3 : The Modi Government’s citizen-centric “Grievance Redressal” model is being globally emulated , with several countries actively studying and adopting India’s innovative mechanisms for effective public service delivery. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department...
Bangkok, Apr 3: India and Thailand on Thursday decided to elevate their relations to the level of a strategic partnership with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that both the countries support a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based order in Indo-Pacific, and believe in a policy of development, not expansionism. Modi made the remarks at a...
Srinagar, Apr 03 : The Jammu and Kashmir government enhanced financial assistance under the State Marriage Assistance Scheme (SMAS) for poor girls from Rs 50,000 to 75,000 for the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration card holder families. According to an order, a copy of which lies with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) assistance for Priority...
This recognition will provide legal protection against counterfeit products, lead to artisans’ welfare SRINAGAR, APRIL 03: In a landmark achievement securing the unique craftsmanship of artisans, 8 more traditional products of Kashmir have been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) certificates by GI Registry, Chennai, based on their sources of origin. GI registration provides legal...
Srinagar, April 3 : Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), the largest representative forum of Ulema, Imams, and religious organisations in Jammu & Kashmir headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed deep anguish over the passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament yesterday . Waqf has historically played a vital role in serving the socio-religious needs of the...
Srinagar April 3 : Union Home Minister said that any non-Muslim members appointed in the Waqf Board or its premises will not be involved in religious activities. “Their role will be solely to ensure that the administration of charity-related matters is being conducted in accordance with the regulations,” he said according to KNS correspondent....
Srinagar, Apr 03 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from April 6, sources said on Thursday. Sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Shah will visit Jammu and Kashmir from April 6 to 8. They said that during his visit, he is likely to...
SRINAGAR, Apr 3: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will chair an important meeting of legislators of the ruling National Conference and alliance partners here on Friday. While the agenda of the meeting has not been stated, sources in the National Conference said the ruling alliance is not happy with the transfer of some...
SRINAGAR, Apr 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired a meeting with the senior officials of Shri Amarnath ji Shrine Board (SASB) and executing agencies and reviewed the progress for development of Disaster Management and Yatri Niwas Complexes. The Lieutenant Governor took appraisal of the works under execution at Baltal, Nunwan, Sidhra and Bijbehara....
Srinagar, Apr 3 (KNS): Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, strongly criticized the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling it a tool to marginalize Muslims and undermine their property rights and personal laws. In a post on X, the Congress leader accused the RSS and BJP of attacking the Constitution, warning that the move could...
New York/Washington, Apr 3: U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (April 2, 2025) listed the high tariffs charged by India on American products as he announced reciprocal tariffs on countries across the board, declaring a 26% “discounted reciprocal tariff” on India. “This is Liberation Day, a long-awaited moment. 2nd April 2025 will forever be remembered...
New Delhi, Apr 3: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday termed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill as a “brazen assault” on the Constitution, saying it was part of the BJP’s strategy to keep society in a state of “permanent polarisation”. Hours after the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf amendment bill, Gandhi said the bill...