Deputy CM Calls LoP Sharma a ‘Lollipop Leader’ Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Oct 09 : A day after Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma slammed National Conference over governance and human rights, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Wednesday called him a “lollipop leader.” Speaking to reporters, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Choudhary described him as a...

Jammu, Oct 09: BJP National General Secretary and J&K in-charge, Tarun Chugh, today chaired an important organisational meeting at the party headquarters in Jammu, focusing on strengthening the party and planning for the upcoming Rajya Sabha and Assembly by-elections in the Union Territory. News agency Kashmir Indepth News Service (KINS) reported that the meeting was attended by Leader of Opposition (LoP)...

Srinagar, Oct 09 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday ordered a significant reshuffle in the police administration, transferring and posting seven IPS and 14 JKPS officers in the interest of administration. According to an order under number 484-Home of 2025, issued by the Home Department, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Abdul...

Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Oct 09 : Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) must present a report card of their governance in the last 10 years before demanding it from the National Conference. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Sakina Itoo, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that despite facing numerous hurdles and challenges, NC-led...

Srinagar, Oct 09 : The Supreme Court will hear petitions seeking the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood on Friday. The petitions are listed at serial number 17 before the Court of Chief Justice of India (CJI). “The case is listed for hearing on October 10 before a bench headed by the Chief Justice of India,” advocate Soayib Qureshi told...

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 08: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today addressed the White Coat (apron) wearing ceremony of new MBBS batch at Government Medical College Srinagar and formally welcomed the students. Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah; Principal GMC Srinagar, faculty members of the college and large number of students...

Calls for timely completion of the exercise to ensure transparency and efficiency in land governance SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 08, 2025: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today reviewed the progress of the ongoing Digitization and Modernization of Land Records project in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing that although the exercise is complex and arduous, it remains vital for ensuring transparency, accurate land ownership records,...

NEW DELHI, Oct 8 : India’s space economy is projected to reach about $44 billion by 2033, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh said, underlining that landmark reforms and private sector participation are powering the country’s emergence as a global space player. The summit brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, and academia to deliberate...

Srinagar, Oct 08 : Senior National Conference leader and Minister, Javid Dar on Wednesday said that the discussion with Congress is going on and the party’s core committee will finalise the candidates for the upcoming by-election. The Minister was replying to a query on finalising the andidature for the Budgam Assembly seat. Speaking with reporters, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer...

Srinagar, Oct 08 : In continuation of its unrelenting efforts to crackdown the sleeper cell module, the State Investigation Agency carried out extensive searches at eight locations across seven districts in the Kashmir valley today. In a statement, issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesperson said that the searches were conducted as part of an ongoing investigation of...

Srinagar, Oct 8 : Jammu and Kashmir has achieved a landmark milestone in digital healthcare by generating over 1.05 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHAs) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), officials said on Tuesday. This achievement marks a significant step in transforming healthcare delivery across the Union Territory through technology-driven, integrated services. Officials told news agency Kashmir News...

Accuses National Conference of introducing PSA and pellet guns; says MHA’s biggest achievement is that no local youth joined terrorism Srinagar, Oct 08 (KNO): Leader of the Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, questioning whether his demand for statehood was intended to kill innocent Kashmiri civilians. Addressing a news conference, as per...

Jammu, Oct 8: Security forces on Wednesday stepped up their search for terrorists believed to be hiding in remote forest areas in Rajouri and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. While a brief encounter took place between police and some terrorists in Beeranthub area of Kandi in Rajouri on Tuesday evening, three suspected terrorists were also noticed moving...

DODA, Oct 8: A woman was killed and six others were injured when a massive landslide triggered by falling stones struck a vehicle in the Baswal area near Bharath Bagla of Doda district on Wednesday. According to official reports from the Associated Hospital Government Medical College (AHGMC) Doda, the mishap occurred when stones rolled down from a hilltop and hit...

Srinagar, Oct 08 : The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Wednesday carried out extensive searches at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley in connection with an ongoing investigation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), officials said. According to officials, the coordinated raids were conducted in several districts, including Anantnag, Kulgam, and Baramulla. In north Kashmir’s Baramulla...