“Disaster Preparedness not just Duty but Community Responsibility” Srinagar, Sep 19 : Director State Disaster Response Force Imtiyaz Hussain on Friday praised the role of SDRF personnel and Civil Defence volunteers, saying their commitment was visible during every crisis, including Operation Sindoor and floods in Jammu and Kashmir. “Be it during Operation Sindoor or the floods, you saw SDRF everywhere,...
September 19, 2025
Jammu Kashmir
Couple dies after being hit by car while crossing road in Srinagar
Srinagar, Sep 19 : A couple from Umerabad HMT lost their lives after being hit by a vehicle near Noora Hospital in Srinagar, officials said on Thursday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the couple was hit by a speeding vehicle while crossing the road on Thursday evening. He said both were immediately rushed to the...
Special train service starts from Budgam to Katra for passengers
Naveed Ul Haq Ganaiee Budgam, Sep 19 : Railway authorities on Friday operated the first special train from Budgam to Katra to facilitate passengers affected by the Jammu–Srinagar highway closure. The service will operate daily for 15 days, from September 19 to October 3, 2025. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that arrangements are being made to...
Kulgam village reports Hepatitis case, one dead, another hospitalised
CMO says health teams deployed, advises boiling water and hand hygiene to prevent spread Umaisar Gull Ganie Kulgam, Sep 19 : A 13-year-old boy died while his sibling was hospitalized after contracting Hepatitis in Katrasoo village of Kulgam district, officials said on Friday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that three siblings from a family were...
National
Parliament Passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025
NEW DELHI, Apr 4: Parliament early Friday passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after it was approved by...
India’s ‘Grievance Redressal’ Model Globally Emulated, Dr Jitendra Tells Rajya Sabha
NEW DELHI, Apr 3 : The Modi Government’s citizen-centric “Grievance Redressal” model is being globally emulated , with several countries...
India, Thailand Support Free, Open, Inclusive, Rules-Based Order In Indo-Pacific: PM Modi
Bangkok, Apr 3: India and Thailand on Thursday decided to elevate their relations to the level of a strategic partnership...
Any non-Muslim members appointed in the Waqf Board or its premises will not be involved in religious activities: Amit Shah
Srinagar April 3 : Union Home Minister said that any non-Muslim members appointed in the Waqf Board or its premises...
Waqf Bill Aims to Marginalize Muslims, Sets Dangerous Precedent: Rahul Gandhi
Srinagar, Apr 3 (KNS): Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, strongly criticized the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling it...
India’s GDP Has Doubled To USD 4.2 Trn Over Last Ten Years: IMF
NEW DELHI, Mar 26: India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has doubled in size over last ten years, according to the...
International
UN Security Council Condemns In ‘Strongest Terms’ J&K Terror Attack, Underlines Need To Hold Perpetrators Accountable
United Nations, Apr 26: The UNSC has “condemned in the strongest terms” the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, stressing...
There Has Always Been Tension Between India, Pak; They’ll Figure It Out: Trump
New York, Apr 26: US President Donald Trump on Friday said there has always been tensions between India and Pakistan...
Indian Army Effectively Responds To Unprovoked Firing By Pak Along LoC
New Delhi, Apr 25: The Indian Army has effectively responded to unprovoked firing by Pakistani military at some places along...
Amit Shah Dials All CMs, Asks Them To Ensure No Pakistani Stays In India Beyond Deadline
New Delhi, Apr 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday called up the chief ministers of all the states...
Featured Stories
Blast like-sound heard near police post in Baramulla, cops suspect grenade attack
Baramulla, Mar 05 (KNO): A blast-like sound was heard near a police post in the Old Town, Baramulla late last...
EAM Jaishankar calls on UK PM Starmer, holds talks with FS David Lammy
London/New Delhi, March 5 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10, Downing...
PM Modi inaugurates Vantara wildlife conservation park, feeds lion cubs, giraffe
Jamnagar/New Delhi, March 4 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated Vantara, a unique wildlife conservation, rescue and rehabilitation initiative...
Chief Secretary calls for enhanced credit access, investment in J&K’s rural sector at NABARD seminar
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Kashmir’s first private crowdfunded University announced
Srinagar, Mar 4 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir is set to get its first private crowdfunded university—The University of WathHarbor. To...
Govt to develop premier religious tourism circuit: CM Omar Abdullah
Budget Session 2025 JAMMU, MARCH 04: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reaffirmed his government’s commitment to promoting Jammu’s religious tourism...