LgRehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Apr 19 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that “conflict entrepreneurs” won’t be allowed to raise their heads in Jammu and Kashmir again. Addressing a gathering here, LG Sinha, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, “The conflict entrepreneurs joined hands with our neighbour three decades ago and promoted terrorism and hatred...
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Vehicular movement suspended on Kishtwar-Paddar stretch following landslide
Jammu, Apr 19 (UNI) Vehicular movement has been suspended on Kishtwar-Paddar stretch as the road was damaged due to landslide in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. An official here on Saturday said the landslide triggered at Pattharnaki area on Kishtwar-Paddar stretch. “Vehicular movement was immediately suspended to prevent any tragedy,” he added. Meanwhile, MLA Paddar, Sunil Sharma said, “The...
Govt Issues Alert About Online Frauds Targeting Pilgrims, Tourists
NEW DELHI, Apr 19: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, has alerted the public about online booking frauds, especially those targeting Char Dham pilgrims and tourists, across the country. These frauds are being perpetrated through fake websites, deceptive social media pages, Facebook posts, and paid advertisements on search engines such as Google,...
Kulgam, Shopian admins directed to assess hailstorm damages for compensation of affected families: Sakeena Itoo
Expresses deep concern over widespread damage caused by hailstorm Says Govt completely stands with farming community in this difficult time SRINAGAR, APRIL 19: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo has expressed deep concern over the widespread damage caused by recent hailstorm which severely impacted orchards and farmlands in several areas of Kulgam and Shopian...
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar begins Kabul visit as Pak authorities tighten noose around Afghan refugees
ISLAMABAD, Apr 19: Pakistan announced to further tighten the noose around Afghan refugees as Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday began his day-long maiden trip to Kabul to reset the frayed ties. Dar, who is also the foreign minister, would hold delegation-level talks with Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi after he was invited by his counterpart for the...
Heavy rains lash Kashmir, key roads closed
Srinagar, Apr 19 : Heavy rainfall lashed the Kashmir Valley over the past 24 hours, causing waterlogging in low-lying areas and disrupting life. While the Jammu Srinagar is open for traffic, other key roads, including Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumuri (SSG) road that connects Srinagar to Leh , Bandipora –Gurez road in north Kashmir, Mughal road which connects south Kashmir with Pir Panjal region...
JEE (Main) Results Announced, 24 Candidates Score Perfect 100
NEW DELHI, Apr 19: Twenty-four candidates scored a perfect 100 in the engineering entrance JEE (Main), the results of which were announced by the National Testing Agency on Saturday (April 19, 2025). Rajasthan had the highest number of candidates with a perfect score. One woman student is among the top scorers. The results of 110 candidates found using unfair means,...
Russia, China to discuss Iran deal guarantees with United States: Iranian Lawmaker
Tehran, Apr 19 The United States will not be the only one providing guarantees for a potential Tehran-Washington agreement on the Iranian nuclear program and lifting sanctions on the Islamic Republic, Russia and China will discuss with the US the issue of “more reliable guarantees” for Tehran, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the Iranian parliamentary committee on national security and...
Parents Urge School Closure Amid Heavy Rains and Flood Threat in North Kashmir’s Baramulla
Baramulla, April 19 (KNS): Amid continuous heavy rains across Kashmir, especially in North Kashmir, water levels in streams and nallahs have risen sharply, creating a flood-like situation in many areas. Parents from different parts of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district while speaking to Kashmir News Service (KNS) have raised concerns about the safety of their children. They have appealed to the...
Heavy Windstorm, Hailstorm Cause Property Damage In Rajouri’s Kalakote
RAJOURI, Apr 19: A severe windstorm accompanied by thundering hailstorms and heavy rainfall caused destruction across the Kalakote sub-district of Rajouri, leaving dozens of families homeless and widespread property damage in its wake. The worst-affected areas include Tehsil Kalakote and Mogla Block, where strong winds tore through the region. Some houses with tin-sheet roofs were unable to withstand the storm’s...
Kashmir parts receive fresh snowfall, rains lash plains
Major roads, schools in Gurez, Tulail closed; Sinthan Top blocked Srinagar, Apr 19 : The higher reaches of Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall on Saturday while the plains were lashed by the intermittent rainfall, bringing a dip in temperatures. According to officials, a moderate snowfall occured in areas like Tulail and Gurez in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, leading to the closure...
Dy CM reviews progress on water supply projects in Nowshera Constituency
Assesses status of pending cases of I&C, G&M, PWD, L&E JAMMU, APRIL 18: Aiming smooth water supply in Nowshera Constituency in ensuing summer season, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, who is also the local MLA, today reviewed functioning of Jal Shakti department besides assessing progress on works being executed under JJM, NABARD and UT Capex during a meeting held...
Kashmir’s apple farmers continue to choose high-density orchards for increased returns
Transformative shift supported by govt initiatives Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Apr 18 : In a significant shift in horticultural practices, a growing number of apple farmers in Kashmir are turning to high-density apple orchards to boost productivity and secure quicker returns. As reported by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), with increasing support from the Horticulture Department and rising awareness among...
CS discusses plans with stakeholders to boost tourism in Jammu
Deptt unveils several circuits for promotion across J&K JAMMU, APRIL 18: In a significant move towards revitalising tourism in Jammu division, the Department of Tourism today presented a strategic and action oriented roadmap to the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, regarding promotion of tourism across the region, during an exclusive meeting held here in this regard. Besides Commissioner Secretary, Tourism; Secretary,...
Farooq Abdullah to skip AS Dulat’s book launch amid Article 370 row
Srinagar, Apr 18 (UNI) Amid Article 370 row, National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah will not attend the book launch of former RAW chief A.S. Dulat in New Delhi on Friday. Confirming the decision, Abdullah’s daughter Safia Abdullah Khan posted on X, “I can put you out of your misery. He is NOT attending.” She was responding to a post...
No decision yet on nationwide rollout of satellite-based tolling from May 1: MoRTH
NEW DELHI, Apr 18: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Friday clarified that no decision has been taken on the nationwide implementation of satellite-based tolling from May 1. The ministry’s response came after some sections of the media reported that a satellite-based tolling system would be launched from May 1, 2025 and will replace the existing FASTag-based...
Major Digital Overhaul In EPFO With New IT Platform Set For May-June Rollout: Mandaviya
RANCHI, Apr 18: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to undergo a major digital overhaul to enhance services for over 9 crore beneficiaries, with Version 3.0 set to launch by May or June, Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday. In coming days, EPFO beneficiaries will be able to withdraw funds from ATMs due to...
Students, journalists stand trial in Turkey over protests sparked by mayor’s arrest
ISTANBUL, Apr 18: Dozens of people including journalists appeared before a court in Istanbul on Friday, accused of attending banned demonstrations and disobeying police orders to disperse during anti-government protests that were triggered by the jailing of the city’s opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. Imamoglu, seen as the main challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s 22-year rule, was arrested on...
Security Agencies Identify Areas With Terrorist Presence As Combing Ops Enter 5th Day In Poonch
Jammu, Apr 18: With the operation to track down terrorists who escaped after an encounter in Poonch district entering the fifth day on Friday, a senior police official said security agencies have formulated an action plan by identifying areas with suspected terrorist presence. He said terrorism, which has re-emerged over the past one-and-a-half to two years, remains a reality in...
J-K LG Flags Use Of Cryptocurrency In Narco Dealings
SRINAGAR, Apr 18: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said cryptocurrency is being used in narco dealings as the dark web is emerging as the new marketplace for drug trade. Speaking at the passing out parade at Police Training School, Manigam, in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, Sinha said technology is changing at a very rapid pace and...
J&K: Individual allegedly manhandled by Army tried to snatch weapon from soldiers on duty
Jammu, Apr 18 In the backdrop of the alleged manhandling of a civilian by the Army in Nowshera area of Rajouri district, the Indian Army on Friday in an official statement said that the individual tried to snatch the weapon of soldiers and initiated a scuffle with them. “An incident has come to light wherein certain individuals were allegedly manhandled...