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 not support the no- confidence...

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 during the altercation, one person...

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 Raj Bhavan by Home Minister...

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 they have taken concrete measures...

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 as Private Members’ Bill No....

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 officials from various departments were...

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. The Home Minister is scheduled...

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 edition of global energy think...

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 PC president Sajad Gani Lone...

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 more bolstered today, as so...

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 efforts by doctors, he succumbed...

Srinagar records season’s hottest day at 28.2 degrees Celsius
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 details available with the news...

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 public participation in preventing substance...

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 by the State Disaster Response...

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 various issues confronted by the...
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 agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) visited...

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 hiked to Rs 13 per...

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 Rahim Rather adjourned the House...

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 sector of Kathua from Jammu...

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 Ulama-i-Hind, that there were several...
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 passed by the Parliament. “There...