SRINAGAR, Apr 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that Jammu and Kashmir has faced numerous challenges over the years but is now gradually emerging from these challenges.He emphasized that efforts are underway to ensure the region becomes an equal stakeholder in the country’s overall development. The Chief Minister was speaking at Lok Samvardhan Parv, being held at the University...

SRINAGAR, Apr 6: The three member Cabinet Sub-Committee on reservation rules under the chairmanship of Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, interacted with several public delegations and students regarding their grievances on reservation rules at SKICC here today. Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana and Minister...

SRINAGAR, Apr 6: The Cyber Police Station, Kashmir Zone, Srinagar, has uncovered a vast and sophisticated network behind the creation and operation of mule bank accounts — a key enabler in large-scale cyber frauds and financial crimes. Police said that it has identified 7,200 mule bank accounts operating from the Kashmir Valley alone, created since January 2025. As many as...

Urges Union Minister Rijiju to help clearance of key development proposals for J&K Owais Gul Srinagar, Apr 06 : Reaffirming Jammu and Kashmir’s emotional and constitutional connection with New Delhi, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that the people of J&K still consider it a state in spirit and wish to be a vital part of the country’s journey...

Cabinet panel meets several delegations in Srinagar, receives feedback reservation row* Srinagar, Apr 06 (KNO): Education Minister Sakeena Itoo Sunday said that the government and the Cabinet Sub Committee (CSC) is sincere toward the reservation issue and that the affidavit was filed in a wrong way.   Speaking to reporters, the minister, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)...

srinagar, Apr 06 : A 12- year- old lstudent was charred to death while severalothers were injured in a fire incident at a religious seminary in the Tral area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.   An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that fire broke out at Darul Uloom Shah-e-Hamdan in Tral town on Saturday late night, caufire sing...

‘Demand likely to go up as 60% cold storage chains cleared’ Jahangeer Ganaie Pulwama: Apple growers across Kashmir are witnessing a welcome turnaround this season, as demand for this fruit stored in Controlled Atmosphere (CA) units continues to rise, bringing handsome returns to orchardists. This season, the demand for the apple produce kept in cold storage units was good and many...

Srinagar, Apr 05 : The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended appointment of Justice Arun Palli, judge, High Court of Punjab & Haryana, as Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. In its meeting held on 4th April, 2025, the Collegium, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) has recommended appointment of Justice Arun Palli, judge, High...

Emphasises efficient water management for agricultural prosperity SRINAGAR, APRIL 05: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, today emphasised the critical need for timely completion of irrigation projects to ensure efficient water management and enhanced support to the agricultural activities. He made these remarks while chairing a meeting of Irrigation and Flood Control Department in Kashmir. Speaking on the occasion,...

JAMMU, APRIL 5: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today formally launched a massive five month long Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan. He reaffirmed the UT government’s resolve to combat the drug menace through sustained awareness, rehabilitation and coordination at all administrative levels. The Chief Secretary stated, “Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir is not just...

Srinagar, Apr 5 : The Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) has rescheduled its upcoming meeting, originally set for Monday, April 7, 2025, at Mirwaiz Manzil, Nigeen. The meeting will now be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. According to MMU sources, the decision was made in light of the Union Home Minister’s scheduled visit to Kashmir on April 7. Given the security...

Srinagar, Apr 06 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister’s adviser Nasir Aslam Wani Saturday said that the government wants that business rules and limitations under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act 2019 should be followed. He made the remarks after Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Friday said that he acted responsibly and entirely within the domain defined by Reorganization Act over...

Srinagar, April 5 (KNS): In a major crackdown on the drug menace, police across North Kashmir have intensified their operations, registering 505 drug-related cases, seizing 347 kilograms of contraband, and confiscating illegally held assets worth ?157.5 crore during 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, officials told KNS. A total of 643 individuals have been arrested under the Narcotic Drugs...