Day: October 17, 2025

Speaker engages with Media persons in Pre-Assembly session talks
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Speaker engages with Media persons in Pre-Assembly session talks

Highlights role of media in fostering informed public discourse on legislative proceedings Assures full support to media fraternity during Assembly Session SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 17: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Abdul Rahim Rather today interacted with media persons of different News organisations at Assembly Secretariat here to facilitate smooth and efficient coverage of the...

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MHA orders judicial inquiry into Leh Police action

Sajid Raina New Delhi, Oct 17 : The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered a judicial inquiry into the police action in Leh town on September 24, which resulted in the deaths of four individuals. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the Ministry of Home Affairs issued the notification on Friday, which...

Mirwaiz Pays Glowing Tributes to Sheikh-ul-Alam (RA) on Urs; Announces Sermon at Charar-e-Sharief Next Friday
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Mirwaiz Pays Glowing Tributes to Sheikh-ul-Alam (RA) on Urs; Announces Sermon at Charar-e-Sharief Next Friday

Srinagar, October 17 : Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr. Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq, paid glowing tributes to Sheikh-ul-Alam Hazrat Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA) on the occasion of his Urs, recalling his timeless message of Tawheed (oneness of Allah), compassion, simplicity, and service to humanity. In a statement issued to KNS, Mirwaiz said that the revered saint, through his...

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Budgam by-polls: JDF walks out of PAC

Srinagar, Oct 17 : The Justice and Development Front (JDF) has announced its decision to exit the People’s Alliance for Change (PAC). In an official statement, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) JDF General Secretary Sayar Ahmad Reshi cited differences in the modus operandi of the PAC as the reason for the split. “Within...

Expecting more powers, putting efforts for statehood: CM Omar Abdullah
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Expecting more powers, putting efforts for statehood: CM Omar Abdullah

‘Darbar Move revival was a promise to people, will do whatever is possible for us in UT’ Umaisar Gull Ganie Kulgam, Oct 17 : Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah Friday said that his government is making continuous efforts for the restoration of statehood, hoping that more powers (statehood) will be granted soon,...

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Except light snow over higher reaches of North Kashmir, dry weather across J&K till Oct 26: MeT

Srinagar, Oct 17 : The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted mainly dry weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir over the next several days, with only a slight chance of light snowfall over isolated higher reaches of North Kashmir around October 21 and 24. According to the latest forecast update issued by the MeT Centre Srinagar and...

lg manoj sinha visits dardpora kupwara, meets terror victim families; says ‘no family affected by terrorism will be left behind in j&k’s journey of peace and progress’
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LG Manoj Sinha Leaves for Russia to Bring Back Holy Relics of Lord Buddha

Srinagar, Oct 17 : Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Wednesday announced his departure for Kalmykia, Russia, to lead a delegation entrusted with bringing back the holy relics of Lord Buddha after a week-long exposition. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Office of the J&K Lieutenant Governor wrote, “Leaving for...

Waheed Para Slams J&K Govt Decision to Slash RBA Quota, Calls Move a Calculated Attempt to Disempower Kashmiris
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Waheed Para Slams J&K Govt Decision to Slash RBA Quota, Calls Move a Calculated Attempt to Disempower Kashmiris

Srinagar, Oct 17 : People’s Democratic Party (PDP) youth leader Waheed Para has strongly criticized the Jammu and Kashmir Government’s decision to reduce the people of Backward Area (RBA) quota, terming it a deliberate attempt to undermine Kashmiri representation and empowerment. In a post shared on social media platform X, Para described the cabinet sub-committee’s...

Police Played Crucial Role Alongside Security Forces In Operation Sindoor: BSF DG
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Police Played Crucial Role Alongside Security Forces In Operation Sindoor: BSF DG

HYDERABAD, Oct 17: Director General of Border Security Force, Daljit Singh Chawdhary, on Friday said that police worked shoulder to shoulder with other security forces during ‘Operation Sindoor’. Speaking after reviewing the passing out parade of the 77th (Regular Recruits) batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police...