Bandipora, Sept 06 : A man drowned in the river Jhelum while another one was rescued near Nichyari area of Baniyari in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the duo was extracting sand from the river when the incident occurred. Following the incident, police and rescue teams rushed to the spot...
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GST Overhaul: Nirmala Sitharaman Writes To State Finance Ministers, Thanks Them
New Delhi, Sep 6: In a gesture underscoring the spirit of cooperative federalism, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has written to finance ministers of all states, expressing gratitude for their support and active role in helping implement the landmark overhaul of the goods and services tax (GST) regime. In an interview with PTI, Sitharaman said states made their view on...
Court allows jailed MP Er Rashid to vote in Parliament in VP election
Srinagar, Sept 06 : A Delhi court on Saturday allowed jailed Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid to travel to the Parliament to cast his vote in the upcoming Vice Presidential election on September 9. In a statement, issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), AIP Chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said the Patiala House Court has directed that Er Rashid...
Media association Handwara hold eeections, elected new body
Handwara, Sept 6: The Handwara Media Association on Saturday conducted its body elections, resulting in the selection of new office bearers. Aatif Qayoom was elected President, securing 15 votes, defeating his rival Syed Kabeer Geelani, who received 12 votes. For the post of General Secretary, Aadil Akbar was elected unopposed after his opponent’s nomination was rejected on technical grounds.Syed Imtiyaz...
NH-244 Kishtwar Opens, Udhampur Road Restoration Crosses 50%: MoS Dr Jitendra Singh
JAMMU, Sep 6: Union Minister and MoS in PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that significant progress has been made in restoring road connectivity in Kishtwar and Udhampur districts after heavy damage caused by landslides and rains. Dr. Singh posted on X that NH-244 from Thathri to Kishtwar is open by bypassing the slide area, while the Kishtwar–Chatroo–Sinthan Top...
4 arrested as Wildlife deptt strike heavy on poachers in Shallabugh wetland
Srinagar, Sep 06 :In a significant achievement, the Wildlife Department on Friday evening arrested four persons in the Shallabugh Wetland Conservation Reserve, who had ventured into the area with the purpose of hunting water birds. According to a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the operation took place around 6:30 PM on September 5, when a patrolling...
MeT Forecasts Intermittent Rain in J&K, No Major Weather Activity Till Sept 12
Srinagar, Sept 6 : The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Saturday predicted intermittent rain and thundershowers across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days but ruled out any major weather disturbance until September 12. As per the forecast, a few places may witness a brief spell of rain or thunder on September 6. On September 7 and 8, light to moderate...
Apple touches annual sales of about USD9 billion in India, ramps up stores and iPhone production
New Delhi, Sept 6 : US-based tech giant Apple has touched the annual sales mark of USD 9 billion in the last fiscal year, led by soaring iPhone demand, steady MacBook sales, and a retail strategy that is fast changing the way Indian consumers engage with the brand. Apple is looking to leverage the immense sales potential in the Indian...
CM Omar Abdullah Visits Flood-Hit Anantnag Areas To Asses Damage
ANANTNAG, Sep 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday visited different areas of South Kashmir’s Anantnag town and other flood-affected areas of the district to take stock of the situation caused by the recent heavy rains. He was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Advisor to CM Nasir Aslam Wani, Cabinet Ministers Javed Rana and Sakina Itoo, and several...
DEVOTION IN EVERY HEART*
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW): Thousands attend night long prayers at Hazratbal Devotees seek blessings, recall Prophet’s (SAW) message of compassion, peace; celebrations not limited to Hazratbal alone, Mosques, khanqah’s, shrines across Valley reverberate with prayers Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar: On the beautiful banks of the Dal Lake Srinagar, the Hazratbal shrine glowed with faith and fervor, as thousands of devotees from across...
Himachal Landslide: Bodies of 2 Kashmiris recovered, rescue ops on
Sajid Raina Srinagar, Sept 05 : Rescue teams in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district recovered the bodies of two Kashmiri residents following a massive landslide in the Inner Akhara Bazaar, officials said on Friday. The landslide, triggered by heavy monsoon rains on Thursday morning, flattened residential houses and buried several people under debris. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)...
CM Omar Abdullah chairs high-level meeting to review flood situation in Kashmir valley
Calls for embankment reinforcement at vulnerable spots, swift relief measures, restoration of essential services SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 05: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the flood situation in the Kashmir valley with a focus on rescue, relief and rehabilitation measures. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Minister for Health & Medical...
J&K Rains: CM Omar Abdullah Calls For Swift Restoration Of Essential Services
Srinagar, Sep 5: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday directed reinforcing of vulnerable spots, evacuation of people from inundated villages, and round-the-clock monitoring in view of the flood situation in the valley. Chairing a meeting here on the post-flood scenario, the chief minister also directed for swift restoration of essential services, including power, water supply and road...
Sakeena Itoo extends greetings to teaching community on Teachers Day
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 05: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo has extended her warm greetings to teaching community on Teacher’s Day, celebrated on 5th September across the country to honor the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India’s second President and a respected philosopher and educator. In her message, the Minister extended her heartfelt gratitude to all teachers, who are true torchbearers...
CM Omar chairs meeting to review post-flood scenario in J&K
Srinagar, Sept 05 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting on the post-flood scenario in Jammu and Kashmir and directed reinforcement of vulnerable spots. In a post on X, office of the Chief Minister, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), informed that he directed reinforcement of vulnerable spots, evacuation of people from inundated villages, a round-the-clock monitoring through...
Disaster-hit J&K to get four more weather radars: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Sept 5 : To enhance weather forecasting and disaster preparedness in J&K which is reeling under flash floods, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) will install four additional Doppler weather radars under ‘Mission Mausam’, bringing the total number of operational radars in the region to seven. Announcing the decision, union Minister of State for Science & Technology and Earth...
PM Modi Greets Nation On Milad-un-Nabi
New Delhi, Sept 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his best wishes on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, which commemorates the birthday of prophet Muhammad, who founded Islam. PM Modi said on X, “May this sacred day bring with it peace and well-being in our society. May the values of compassion, service and justice always guide us. Eid Mubarak!”
LG Sinha Extends Warm Greetings To People On Eve Of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi SAW
JAMMU, Sep 5: On the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), the Jammu and Kaahmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conveyed his best wishes to the citizens, urging them to draw inspiration from the noble teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Taking to X, the Office of the LG wrote that Prophet Muhammad’s life continues to inspire generations towards compassion, kindness, and selflessness. “May...
Traffic police refutes reports of challaning vehicles parked for flood safety
Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sep 05 : The City Traffic Police on Friday refuted reports that challans were issued to vehicles parked on higher grounds in Srinagar and other areas amid flood concerns. Speaking with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), SSP Traffic City Srinagar, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, clarified that no such challan was issued to vehicles that were parked on...
11 families shifted from Bandipora village as water level rises in Wular Lake
Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Sep 05 : Authorities in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district evacuated at least 11 families from Kulhama village during late evening hours on Thursday after rising water level in Wular Lake posed a threat to their safety. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the gauge at Wular touched 1576.00 metres against the danger mark of 1578.00...
Kashmir University shines in NIRF rankings; Jammu University’s rank remains static
SKUAST Kashmir figures among top 100 institutions in overall category; SKUAST-J sees downturn IIT, IIM, NIT, SMVDU performs better in different categories Srinagar, Sep 05 The University of Kashmir has improved its standing in the National Institutional Ranking Framework’s (NIRF) ‘Overall’ category by securing the 59th position this year, up from 69th last year. The NIRF rankings for 2025 were...