MeT issues yellow alert for April 9, predicts rains, snow, gusty winds Srinagar, Apr 07 : Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, and other parts of Kashmir recorded the hottest day of the season on Monday while as the weatherman here predicted light snow and rains on April 9 (Wednesday). According to the...
Day: April 7, 2025
Bandipora admin launches grassroots IEC campaign to curb Drug Abuse
DC leads awareness drive from Aloosa Block BANDIPORA, APRIL 07: As part of the UT level IEC campaign against Drug Abuse, the District Administration Bandipora today launched a comprehensive panchayat level Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign across the district. The campaign, organised in every block of district, aimed to create mass awareness and encourage...
Girl jumps in Jhelum in Srinagar’s Rajbagh, rescued
Srinagar, Apr 07 : A girl jumped in the river Jhelum from Abdullah bridge in the Rajbagh area of Srinagar on Monday evening, officials sakd. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that soon after the incident a rescue operation was launched to trace out the girl. He said that after strenuous efforts...
Advisor to CM meets delegations, individuals; assures prompt action on genuine concerns
SRINAGAR, APRIL 7 : Continuing government’s commitment to resolve issues of general public, Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, met various delegations and individuals at Chief Minister’s Public Service and Outreach Office, Gupkar here today. The JK Government Employees Joint Consultative Committee led by its Chairman, Aijaz Khan, called on the Advisor and highlighted...
HM Shah arrives in Srinagar, visits residence of late DySP Humayun Muzamil
Will chair meetings in Raj Bhawan, meet individuals and delegations Rehan Qayoom Mir/ Naveed Ul Haq Srinagar, Apr 07 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Srinagar on Monday evening. He was received by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Srinagar Airport. After landing in Kashmir, Shah, according to the news...
Govt Hikes Excise Duty On Petrol, Diesel By Rs 2/Litre; No Change In Retail Prices
NEW DELHI, Apr 7: The Government on Monday hiked excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre each but there will be no change in retail prices as the increase will be adjusted against the price cut that was warranted because of falling international oil prices. The excise duty on petrol was...
Jammu And Kashmir Assembly Adjourned For The Day Over Waqf Act Protests
JAMMU, Apr 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly faced repeated disruptions on Monday after the speaker rejected an adjournment motion, moved by the National Conference to discuss the Waqf (Amendment) Act, saying the matter was sub judice. The House was adjourned twice amid pandemonium to reconvene and witness chaos again. The third time, Speaker Abdul...
Amit Shah Visits Forward Post Along International Border In J&K’s Kathua
JAMMU, Apr 7: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, currently on a three-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday, visited a forward post of BSF along the India-Pakistan border in Kathua district, where a massive operation against Pakistani terrorists is underway for the past fortnight, officials said. Shah flew in a helicopter to the Hiranagar...
Waqf Law: SC To Consider Listing For Hearing Pleas Challenging Validity
New Delhi, Apr 7: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider listing for urgent hearing the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan took note of the submissions of senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Jamiat...
Speaker rules out discussion on Waqf bill, says it is sub-judice
Jammu, Apr 07 (KNO): The Speaker of Jammu & Kashmir Assembly on Monday ruled out discussion on the Waqf (amendment) Bill- 2025, saying the matter is sub- judice. As soon as proceedings of the House started, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), National Conference stood up demanding discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill-2025...