Srinagar, Sep 2: Peoples Democratic Party President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said that fruit growers in the valley facing huge financial losses due to the closure of Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44). Taking to X, she posted as per KNS “Fruit growers have been facing severe financial losses every year due to the closure of NH-44. Unfortunately,...
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Delhi extends support to J&K flood victims, Omar Abdullah thanks CM Rekha Gupta
Srinagar, Sep 02 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today thanked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for reaching out with solidarity and support for the flood-affected people of the union territory. Omar said Gupta’s call and her offer of assistance from the Delhi government were generous gestures that reflected cooperation and goodwill. “Chief Minister thanked Hon’ble Chief Minister...
Admin on high alert, but water level below danger mark: DC Srinagar
Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sept 02 : Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Tuesday said the administration is on high alert for the next 15-30 days in view of the weather forecast. Speaking with reporters per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the Deputy Commissioner urged people to strictly adhere to advisories being issued from time-to-time. “We are on high alert...
Srinagar court dismisses CBK charges against ex-Minister & 2 officers in 2019 case
Srinagar, Sept 2 : The Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Kashmir, has dismissed a chargesheet filed by Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) against former minister and PDP leader Naeem Akhtar and two others over alleged irregularities in the 2018 appointment of a senior officer in the Jammu & Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC). The other two officers discharged in the case by the...
World is ready to build semiconductor future with India: PM Modi
New Delhi, Sept 2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated ‘SEMICON India 2025’, marking a major step in India’s ambition to emerge as a global semiconductor hub. The PM said, ”The world believes in India and the world is ready to build the semiconductor future with India.’’ Addressing the gathering at Semicon India 2025, he noted that India is moving...
JMC Issues Directions To Streamline Water Tanker Services
JAMMU, Sept 2: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has ordered strict monitoring of water tanker supply to ensure proper distribution in the city. Enforcement Officers and Inspectors have been tasked with supervising water supply from borewells, coordinating with the helpdesk for complaints, and working with Sanitary Inspectors on deployment locations. Sanitary staff will also ensure that tankers deliver water to...
Jammu BJP legislator donates Rs 1 crore for disaster relief
Yogesh Jammu, Sept 02 : The member of legislative from Jammu West has donated of Rs 1 crore from his constituency development fund (CDF) to support disaster and relief management efforts following massive floods in the Jammu region. The funds will be directed towards aiding families devastated by recent cloudbursts, landslides, and floods across the region. Speaking with news agency—Kashmir...
Home Minister Reviews Security Situation In J&K; Reiterates Govt’s Zero Tolerance Against Terror
Jammu, Sep 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and reiterated Centre’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. He instructed all security agencies to remain alert and operate in a coordinated manner to eliminate terrorism in the Union territory. The home minister was chairing a meeting at Raj Bhavan here, which was attended...
New Criminal Laws Replace Colonial-Era System, Ensure Faster Justice: LG Kavinder
Leh, Sept 1: India ushered in a historic reform of its criminal justice system on July 1, 2024, with the implementation of three new laws—the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). These laws replace the colonial-era legislation with a framework aimed at ensuring faster justice, empowering victims, strengthening the use of technology,...
Piyush Singla Gets Addl Charge Of Information Department
Jammu, Sept 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned Dr Piyush Singla, Secretary Information Technology Department and holding additional charge of Administrative Secretary General Administration Department, the additional responsibility of Administrative Secretary Information Department till M Raju, remains on leave.
PM Modi departs for home after concluding ‘productive’ China visit
TIANJIN, Sept 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday concluded a “productive” visit to China during which he attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and held bilateral talks with world leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin. The prime minister, who was here on the final leg of his two-nation visit, said in a social media post...
India ready to provide humanitarian aid to those hit by Afghanistan quake: PM
NEW DELHI, Sept 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep anguish at the loss of lives due to an earthquake in Afghanistan, and said India stands ready to provide all possible humanitarian aid and relief to those affected. An earthquake in Afghanistan’s east has killed at least 610 people, injured 1,300 and destroyed numerous villages, a spokesperson...
190 Houses Damaged In August 26 Cloudburst In Kishtwar’s Warwan Valley
Jammu, Sep 1: Around 190 houses were damaged and 45 cattle killed following a cloudburst that hit the Warwan Valley of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district last Tuesday, and multiple agencies are engaged in massive relief and rehabilitation operations. Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma, who reached the far-flung Marwah-Warwan valley, announced a month’s ration for the affected families. The...
Jammu Flood: Home Minister Shah, LG Sinha, CM Omar, LoP Sharma visit Tawi Bridge, Bikram Chowk
Yogesh Jammu, Sept 01 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma and other senior officials visited Tawi Bridge here on Monday. The bridge had suffered severe damage during recent floods. Officials told the news agency —Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the Home Minister interacted with...
Double standards on terrorism will not be tolerated: PM Modi’s stern message at SCO
Tianjin/ New Delhi, Sep 1Delivering a stern message to “certain nations” that support terror outfits at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said peace and stability are the foundation of development, but terrorism remains a grave obstacle. He questioned whether open support extended by some nations to terror groups could be tolerated any longer....
500 Killed, 1,000 Injured as Strong Earthquake Strikes Kunar, Eastern Afghanistan*
Kabul, Sep 1: A powerful magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, killing over 500 people, injuring thousands, and flattening villages in Kunar and Nangarhar, as rescue operations face difficult conditions. On the night of August 31, 2025, a powerful magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, shaking the provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar at around 11:47 p.m. local time. The shallow depth of...
Climate Change Turning Deadly!
GLOF events threaten major power projects in Chenab Valley Pakal Dul, Kiru, Kwar, and Dangduru projects vulnerable Downstream communities face difficult situation; Kishtwar Himalayas witness significant glacial lake expansion; Chenab River, fed by glaciers and glacial lakes, sensitive to changes Owais Gul Srinagar, Aug 31: A comprehensive risk assessment plan for Kishtwar district has warned that ongoing hydroelectric projects in...
CM Omar Undertakes Road Trip To Oversee Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Restoration Work
Jammu, Aug 31: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday travelled by road to the winter capital to inspect the ongoing restoration work along the strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway. The vital 250-kilometre highway, which is the lone all-weather road that connects Kashmir to the rest of country, remained closed for the sixth consecutive day due to multiple landslides...
Work to restore Jammu-Srinagar National Highway going on at war footing basis: CM Omar
Inspects restoration work in Ramban, Udhampur Yogesh Jammu, Aug 31: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that the restoration work of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is being carried out on war-footing basis. The Chief Minister, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), inspected the highway restoration work at Maroog Ramban and Udhampur. While talking to the reporters he said...
PM Modi lauds J&K for scripting new milestones in sports arena
Praises Pulwama’s first day-night cricket tournament, Dal Lake water sports festival Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Aug 31 (KNO): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Jammu and Kashmir for scripting new milestones in the field of sports, despite facing challenges such as floods and heavy rains. PM Modi, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), highlighted Pulwama’s first-ever day-night...
Heavy Rain Likely In Several J&K Parts on Sept 2: MeT
JAMMU, Aug 31: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a forecast of light to moderate rainfall across most areas of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, September 2. MET Center Srinagar in its latest weather report said that very heavy to extremely heavy rain is likely over Kathua, Doda, Udhampur and Reasi, while heavy to very heavy showers are expected in...