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...
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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...
Upscaling Conservation Efforts Need Of The Hour: Javed Rana
SRINAGAR, Apr 6: Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana today called for a unified approach for upscaling conservation and management of forest resources, with special focus on wildlife conservation and eco-tourism development. He made these observations while chairing a review meeting of the forest department here today. Considering the need to upscale the conservation efforts, the Minister...
CM Omar Abdullah Attends Cultural Heritage Event At Kashmir University
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...
Cabinet Sub-Committee On Reservation Rules Interacts With Public Delegations, Students At SKICC
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...
Cyber Police Kashmir Busts Major Mule Account Network Fueling Cyber Frauds, 21 Arrested
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...
3rd Lok Samvardhan Parv: We still consider J&K a state, wish to be vital part of country’s progress journey: CM Omar Abdullah
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...
Waqf Bill will benefit poor, women, people from backward communities: Rijiju
Srinagar, Apr 06 (KNO): Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said that Waqf (Amendment) Bill would benefit the poor Muslims, women and people from backward communities. Talking to the reporters here, Rijiju, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, “Those who did not understand (the Bill) are unhappy.” He said, “Keeping politics...
*Govt sincere toward reservation issue, some people politicising it: Sakina Itoo*
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)...
PM Modi Greets People On Ram Navami
Modimodimodmodi NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on Ram Navami on Sunday and wished that Lord Ram’s blessings always remain “upon us and guide us in all our endeavours”. The prime minister will be in Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram later in the day and offer prayers at the Ramanathaswamy temple. “Ram Navami greetings to everyone! May the...
12- year-old student charred to death, several others injured in fire incident at religious seminary in Tral
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...
Kashmir apple growers experience promising season as demand surges
‘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...
SC collegium recommends appointment of Justice Arun Palli as CJ of J&K High Court
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...
Javed Rana reviews I&FC measures
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,...
CS launches IEC campaign, Inspire Podcast, Web Portal to combat drug abuse in J&K
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...
Sitharaman Refutes False Claims That ‘One Nation One Election’ Will Be Implemented In Next Polls
Chennai, Apr 5: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday dismissed the false propaganda surrounding the ‘One Nation, One Election’ concept, clarifying that it will not be implemented in the upcoming elections. Speaking at an event near here, she noted that around Rs 1 lakh crore was spent during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, and such a...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Various Infra Projects At Karwar Naval Base
KARWAR (Karnataka), Apr 5: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday inaugurated various infra projects at Karwar naval base in Karnataka. The Union minister arrived at the naval base around 1 pm where he was given a Guard of Honour at the Parade Ground. The defence minister landed at the key base in a military chopper, and is scheduled to spend...