Srinagar, Apr 08 : A woman jumped into the river Jhelum from Budshah Bridge in Srinagar on Tuesday, prompting a swift rescue operation by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that soon after the incident, SDRF personnel launched a rescue operation and successfully pulled...
Day: April 8, 2025
J&K To Spearhead India’s Global Initiative For Himalaya’s Climate Concerns: Dr Jitendra
CHENANI, UDHAMPUR, Apr 8 : Today India opens a gateway into climate forecast and research in the Himalayas, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh while inaugurating the...
NC rules out support to no-confidence motion against Speaker
Jammu, Apr 08 : The ruling National Conference (NC) on Tuesday said that it would not support the no-confidence motion brought by Kashmir-based opposition parties against Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather. Speaking to reporters after the Speaker adjourned the Legislative Assembly, NC MLA Salman Sagar, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that they would...
Man killed in scuffle over land dispute in Nowgam
Srinagar, Apr 8 : A man from Budgam district was killed in a scuffle over a land dispute at Pohru village of Nowgam area on Tuesday, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the incident took place when a confrontation broke out between two parties over a land-related issue. He said...
Security review meet chaired by Amit Shah begins at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar
Srinagar, Apr 08 : Security review meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah began at the Raj Bhavan in Srinagar with Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and other top security officials in attendance, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the meeting is being held in the auditorium hall of the...
Over 4 lakh kanals state land under illegal occupation in J&K: Govt
Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Apr 08 : Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said that a staggering 4,28,204 Kanals and 13 Marlas state ans kahcharai land is under illegal occupation across the Union Territory. Replying to a query by MLA Farooq Ahmad Shah, the minister incharge, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that...
J&K LG Recommends Regularization Bill for Temporary Workers
Srinagar Apr 8: In a move aimed at addressing the long-standing demands of temporary government employees, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has recommended the introduction of “The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Special Provisions for Regularization of Adhoc, Daily Wagers, Need-Based, and Other Temporary Workers) Bill, 2025” in the Legislative Assembly. The proposed legislation, listed...
Amit Shah, J&K CM Omar Abdullah Chair High-Level Meet in Srinagar
Srinagar, Apr 8 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar to review the status of ongoing developmental projects across the Union Territory. As per details available with news agency JKNS, LG Manoj Sinha and other senior administrative...
COAS visits Srinagar to review security, operational preparedness
Srinagar, Apr 8: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi visited Srinagar to assess the current security situation and review the operational preparedness of the forces, Army said on Tuesday. The Army’s chief visit comes on a day when Union Home Minister Amit Shah is on a three-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir....
Heatwaves Drove 1/3rd Of Rise In India’s Power Demand During 2024 Summer: Report
NEW DELHI, Apr 8: India’s electricity demand during the severe heatwave months of April to June 2024 rose by 10.4 per cent compared to the corresponding period the year before, with increased use of air conditioning contributing to nearly a third of the rise, according to a new report released on Tuesday. The sixth...
Kashmir-based opposition submits no-confidence against Speaker for rejecting discussion on Waqf bill
All eyes on NC stance Srinagar, April 08 : The oppositions Peoples Democratic Party and Peoples Conference have submitted a no- confidence motion against Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather for rejecting discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill-2025, saying his decision has evoked widespread outrage. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), In a notice submitted by...
Three More Kashmiri Organisations Shun Separatism: HM Amit Shah
JAMMU, Apr 8: Three more organizations, namely Jammu Kashmir Islamic Political Party, Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Democratic League, and Kashmir Freedom Front, disassociate themselves from the Hurriyat. It is a prominent demonstration of the people’s trust in the Constitution of India within the valley. Modi Ji’s vision for a united and powerful Bharat stands even...
Bijbehara accident toll rises to 2, budding cricketer succumbs*
Anantnag, Apr 08 : Death toll in Bijbehara accident rose to two as the budding cricketer who had sustained critical injuries succumbed on Tuesday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) cricketer Jasif Hassan, son of Ghulam Hassan Dar of Sangam was rushed to GMC Anantnag in a critical condition last evening. Despite...