Qazigund, Mar 7 : A driver died and his helper was injured after two trucks collided inside the Navyug tunnel late last evening, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a truck travelling from Srinagar to Jammu, crashed into another truck inside the tunnel at around 10:20 pm on Thursday. He said that in the incident...
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SC Collegium’s nod to Justices Nargal, Sekhri, Wani’s appointment as Permanent Judges
JAMMU, Mar 7: The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal for appointment of three Additional Judges of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh as Permanent Judges. “The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on March 5, 2025 has approved the proposal for appointment of Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri and Justice Mohammad Yousaf Wani...
ECI set to announce bye-polls for Budgam and Nagrota seats
Srinagar, Mar 07: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce bye-polls for Budgam and Nagrota assembly segments, sources disclosed. Sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the poll body could announce the schedule for two seats anytime from now. “It could be announced this week or early next week,” they said. While Omar Abdullah, who won...
China says wars should not be fought, cannot be won; tones down ready to fight with US remark
BEIJING: Days after its assertion to fight trade or “any other type” of war with the US, China on Thursday toned down its stand saying that no such wars should be fought because they cannot be won. “The US must no longer seek to contain or go after China in the name of strategic competition,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian...
India’s Bio-economy grew 10 times in 10 years, J&K still underexplored: Jitendra
Jammu, Mar 6 (UNI) Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that while India’s Bio-economy grew more than 10 times in last 10 years, the biotech potential of Himalayan territories, including Jammu and Kashmir, particularly their agri-biotech potential, remains still underexplored. India’s biotech economy, which soared from a $10 billion valuation in 2014 to over $130 billion in 2024,...
Sports minister to hold two-day ‘chintan shivir’ on India’s Olympic preparations
Hyderabad, Mar 6: Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a two-day meeting with his state-level counterparts, senior administrators, and key government officials here to “exchange ideas and craft a roadmap” for India’s Olympic preparations. The March 7-8 gathering will be held at Kanha Shanti Vanam in the city. India is eyeing a double digit medal haul at the 2028...
Install CCTV cameras in school buses: J&K Transport Commissioner
Jammu, Mar 6 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Transport Commissioner, Vishesh Paul Mahajan, on Thursday issued a notice directing all school authorities to ensure the installation of CCTV cameras in school buses for enhanced student safety by March 31, 2025. Enforcement agencies have also been instructed to launch special drives from April 1, 2025, to verify compliance, he said in a...
Around 11,000 doctors, paramedics hired under NHM in J&K in last five years
‘Over 36,000 regular positions filled in H&ME; Health Dept aims for universal health coverage by 2030’ Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Mar 06 (KNO): In the past five years, approximately 11,000 doctors and paramedics have been hired under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir, while over 36,000 regular positions have been filled in the Health and Medical Education (H&ME)...
J&K Police attach 18 kanals of land under UAPA Act in Bandipora
Srinagar, Mar 6 (UNI) Police have attached 18 kanals of land belonging to six accused persons under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in Jammu Kashmir’s Bandipora district. The six accused persons are involved in Case FIR No 33/2022 U/S 121 IPC, 18,20,39 UAPA Act, 2/3 E&IMCO Act of Police Station Bandipora, Police said on Thursday. They said the immovable property...
Plan to give 200 free power units will be spelt during grants: CM
4 projects with 3014 MW capacity to be ready by 2027 JAMMU, Mar 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said today that there are 50 percent AT&C (Aggregate Technical & Commercial) losses in power in Jammu and Kashmir which are far more than the neighbouring States and announced that four major power projects on river Chenab with combined capacity of 3014...
Double engine govt working together to make Uttarakhand developed state: PM Modi
New Delhi, Mar 06 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the double engine government is working together to make Uttarakhand a developed state. Addressing a public function in Harsil, Uttarakhand, he expressed confidence that the tourism sector will witness rapid growth in the coming years, which will boost local employment opportunities. The Prime Minister said, “Winter tourism is...
LG Manoj Sinha Chairs 74th Meeting Of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
LG Inaugurates Pilgrims-Centric Facilities At Darshani Deodi, Banganga & Adhkuwari Jammu, Mar 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the 74th Meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), at Raj Bhawan, today. The Board, which met under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor held comprehensive review of its past decisions, ratified the actions taken after its last meeting and...
Charity begins at home, I have cut two thirds of my security: DGP Prabhat
Announces major manpower optimization drive Equates war against drugs at equal pedestal with battle against terrorism Jammu, Mar 06 : Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Thursday announced a major manpower optimization drive, revealing he cut two-thirds of his own security. Speaking at Thana Diwas here the DGP, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) emphasized on the...
Budget Session: Govt to focus on eco-tourism, local livelihoods: J&K CM
Jammu, Mar 6 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday stated that the government is planning to develop Bungus as an off-beat destination and that funds for providing some basic facilities for tourists have been allocated but the utilization of funds is linked to the forest clearance being granted, which is important for planned development of the...
Fish Farm allegedly poisoned in Heff Shopian, farmer faces loses worth lakhs
Shopian, Mar 06: In an act of enmity in South Kashmir’s Shopian district, the miscreants caused a loss of lakhs of rupees to a fish farmer on Thursday by allegedly poisoning his fish farm. Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that some unknown persons have thrown poisonous substance in a fish farm at Heff village of Zainapora...
Tarigami bats for job, land rights for JK residents
Slams BJP for undermining Dogra legacy Jammu, Mar 06: During the ongoing Jammu and Kashmir Assembly session, CPI(M) Central Committee Member and MLA Kulgam, Mohammad Yusuf Tarigami, called for the restoration of job and land rights for the residents of Jammu and Kashmir, as originally guaranteed by Maharaja Hari Singh. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Tarigami also...
LG’s address is a love letter from NC to BJP: Sajad Lone
“Message of pain endured by people of J&K in 2019 missing from speech” Srinagar, Mar 06 : Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani Lone on Thursday described LG’s address as a “love letter” from the National Conference (NC) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the J&K Assembly. During discussions on the Motion of Thanks on the LG’s address, Lone, as...
J&K govt rules out construction of buildings, hotels in Bungus Valley
Says area being developed as eco-friendly destination Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Mar 06 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday ruled out construction of massive buildings and hotels in the Bungus Valley in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, stating that it is committed to preserving the ecological sensitivity of the area. In a response to a question of MLA Langate, Sheikh...
4.26 lakh MT legacy waste bio-remediated, 33 segregation machines operational: Govt
Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Mar 06: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said it has successfully bio-remediated 4.26 lakh metric tons of legacy waste dumped at various landfill sites across the Union Territory. In a written response to a question of MLA Mir Mohammad Fayaz in the Assembly, chief minister Omar Abdullah, who happens to be in-charge of the Housing...
J&K council of ministers capped at 10% under Reorganisation Act: Govt
Jammu, Mar 06: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Thursday said that the council of ministers in Jammu & Kashmir shouldn’t consist of more than 10 percent of the total members in the Legislative Assembly. In a written reply to question of MLA Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who happens...
Trump issues last warning to Hamas demanding release of all hostages now
Washington, Mar 6: US President Donald Trump issued his last warning to Hamas, urging the Palestinian group to free all remaining hostages and leave Gaza, or face elimination. “Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you,” Trump wrote in a Truth...