Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar: Congress Chief Whip and MLA Bandipora, Nizamuddin Bhat on Friday said that the National Conference (NC) will secure all four seats in Rajya Sabha and that there is no question of cross voting. Speaking with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Bhat while reacting to allegations of cross voting, said that it is akin to casting...
October 24, 2025
Jaishankar Says Terror Victims Cannot Be Equated With Those Who Commit Attacks
New Delhi, Oct 24: India on Friday cited Pakistan’s attempts to protect at the UN Security Council the terror outfit that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack to point out that the global body’s work has been “gridlocked” in the absence of urgent reforms. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also criticised those equating victims and perpetrators of terrorism in the...
Rijiju Says Article 370 Abrogation Marked Turning Point in J&K’s Progress
JAMMU, Oct 24: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said following the abrogation of Article 370 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership , Jammu and Kashmir’s “destiny” has changed, paving the way for peace and development in the region. Rijiju, in a reference to assembly polls in Bihar, said there is “Modi wave” across the country, and people everywhere...
Man dies of electric shock at his shop in Pulwama
Srinagar: A 35-year-old man from Pulwama, who sustained critical injuries after suffering an electric shock at his shop in the Manghama area, succumbed at SMHS Hospital Srinagar on Friday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the man was initially taken to district hospital Pulwama and later referred to SMHS hospital in Srinagar for specialised treatment. He...
All 86 MLAs cast votes in RS polls
Srinagar: All MLAs of Jammu and Kashmir have cast their votes in the Rajya Sabha elections held on Friday. According to details available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), all 86 MLAs voted in the RS polls. Sources told KNO that the postal ballot of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik, who is currently in detention, has also reached the Returning...
‘Design Your Degree’ is future of education, students: LG Sinha
Riyaz Bhat Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Friday said that “Design Your Degree” programme, in line with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, is the future of education and students. Addressing students at Amar Singh College in Srinagar, LG Sinha, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the programme should be implemented in all colleges and universities...
74 MLAs cast their votes in RS elections
Khursheed says he will vote for NC, alliance comfortable to win 4 seats unless cross voting Srinagar: As many as 74 MLAs have cast their votes in the ongoing Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir. According to details available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), 74 MLAs, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, had cast their votes by 12:00...
50 MLAs cast votes in J&K Rajya Sabha elections
CM Omar Abdullah leads the voting Srinagar: As many as 50 MLAs have cast their votes in the Rajya Sabha elections so far. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that 50 MLAs had voted in the RS elections by 10:30 AM. Of them, 20 are from the BJP, 28 from the National Conference, and one each from the...
BJP will secure all 4 seats in Rajya Sabha elections: LoP Sharma
Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar: Leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma on Friday said that the party will secure all the four seats in Rajya Sabha elections. Terming Congress as ‘puppet of NC’, Sharma, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that it can never happen that the party will not support NC. “Congress has been following Dr Farooq...
Voting begins for Rajya Sabha polls in J&K
All eyes on 4th seat as NC, BJP face off in poll battle Srinagar: Amid National Conference’s claims of winning all four seats and the BJP’s confidence in securing the fourth seat, voting for the Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu & Kashmir began on Friday morning, with all eyes on the outcome of the fourth seat. The voting commenced with MLAs...
Fire Services Appeal Public Not to Park Vehicles on Roads, Fire Tenders Struggling to Reach Sites Due to Haphazard Parking
Srinagar: Amid a sharp rise in fire incidents across the Kashmir Valley, particularly in Srinagar, the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Department has urged people not to park their vehicles on roads and lanes during night hours. Officials said the growing trend of parking vehicles haphazardly on narrow roads and residential lanes has become a serious obstacle for fire tenders...
‘Operation Sindoor’ India’s message to world about our readiness to hit enemy hard: Rajnath Singh
Lauds Indian Navy for keeping Pakistan confined to its harbour, coast New Delhi: Describing ‘Operation Sindoor’ as India’s message to the world that it is always ready to respond to every challenge, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday lauded the Indian Navy for its combat readiness. Addressing top naval commanders in the national capital, the Defence Minister, according to the...
Div Com Kashmir Inspects Operational Readiness of 60 MLD STP Noorbagh
Project covering 15000 Households in Srinagar, to be commissioned on October 31: Anshul Garg SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today conducted an on-site inspection of the 60 Million Litres Daily (MLD) Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) at Noorbagh, Srinagar, to assess its operational readiness ahead of its commissioning scheduled for October 31. The inspection was carried out after...
CM Omar Abdullah pays tribute to former governor, departed members on first day of J&K Assembly’s Autumn Session
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today paid homage to former Governor, legislators and ministers during obituary references held on the opening day of the Autumn Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the departed leaders had all contributed in their own ways toward the welfare of the people. “None of us...
Rajya Sabha countdown
Congress, PDP yet to reveal strategy Srinagar: With less than 24 hours remaining before the Rajya Sabha voting, two political parties – the Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)- have kept their cards close to their chest. Sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that while the Congress is awaiting directions from its high command, the PDP is...
Govt failed on all fronts; session too short to discuss public issues: LoP Sharma
Umaisar Gul Ganaie Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma on Thursday expressed disappointment over the limited duration of the autumn session of the Assembly, saying the government has failed to provide sufficient time to discuss pressing public issues. “It is unfortunate that the government has allotted very limited time for it, just 5-6 days,”...
BJP protests against NC MLA’s “communal party” remark
Owais Gul Srinagar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday held a protest against remarks by the National Conference (NC) MLA Bashir Ahmad Veeri, who had called it a “communal party”. According to details available with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the NC MLA, while paying tributes to BJP ex-MLC, Ramesh Arora, highlighted the role and works done by the leader....
NC, Congress MLAs protest outside Assembly, seek Mehraj Malik’s release
Srinagar: Ahead of the Autumn session of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, several legislators on Thursday held a peaceful protest, demanding release of incarcerated Doda MLA, Mehraj Malik. According to details available with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) several MLAs of National Conference, Congress and others carried placards today morning, seeking release of Mehraj Malik. The protest was held outside...
Speaker slams Kupwara administration over omission of Ex-MLA in obituary reference
Srinagar: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Thursday slammed the administration after the name of former Langate MLA Muhammad Sultan Panditpori was missing from the obituary references in the House. During the obituary reference, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the Speaker castigated the district administration Kupwara for failing to inform the Assembly Secretariat about Panditpori’s death. “This is an...
Indian Heaven Premier League commencing from October 25th: Div Com Kashmir reviews arrangements
Urges organisers to strictly adhere to online ticketing mechanism SRINAGAR: The first edition of T20 Indian Heaven Premier League shall commence from 25th October at Bakhshi Stadium featuring International, National and local players. The high octane league will see the participation of eight teams for a fortnight while the stadium is expected to remain brimmed with the crowd coming from...
Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra Honoured with Honorary Rank of Lieutenant Colonel
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday conferred javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. New Delhi: Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was on Wednesday conferred with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh describing him as an “epitome” of perseverance, and national pride. Singh conferred the insignia of honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel...