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...
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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...
Top terror facilitator ‘Samandar Chacha’ killed along LoC in Gurez
Slain had aided over 100 infiltration attempts since 1995; Northern Army Commander hails successful operation Sajid Raina Gurez, Aug 30 : Security forces have dealt a major blow to the infiltration network by eliminating Bagu Khan alias ‘Samandar Chacha’ a top terrorist facilitator, by foiling a infiltration bid along the Line of Control in North Kashmir’s Gurez sector. Official sources...
Lieutenant Governor felicitates the Awardees of International Buddha Peace and Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Awards at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 30: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha felicitated the Awardees of International Buddha Peace Awards and Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Awards, organised by Buddhanjali Research Foundation, at Srinagar. The event was also graced by Shri Ramdas Athawale, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his heartiest congratulations to...
Div Com Kashmir reviews arrangements for celebration of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (S.A.W), Friday following
Directs elaborate arrangements at all prominent shrines to facilitate devotees SRINAGAR, AUGUST 30: In view of the forthcoming religious occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (S.A.W), Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg Saturday convened a meeting of officers to ensure elaborate arrangements at prominent religious places including major mosques & shrines. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Kashmir division,...
CM Omar Abdullah reviews restoration of Sgr-Jmu National Highway and other roads
Focus on opening NH-44, ensure supply of essentials to cut-off areas and using alternate routes to isolated districts: CM SRINAGAR, AUGUST 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the restoration works on Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) and other major roads damaged by the recent incessant rains. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief...
MMU Advisory Committee Meets to Deliberate on Poultry and Food Safety Concerns
7-Member Panel of Jurists and Scholars Engages with Poultry Representatives Srinagar, August 30 : A significant meeting of the Review and Advisory Committee constituted by the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulama (MMU) was held today at the headquarters of Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar under the chairmanship of the Committee head, Mufti Nazir Ahmad Qasmi. In a statement issued to KNS, the meeting...
Lieutenant Governor speaks to senior officials, takes stock of rescue and relief operations in Reasi and Ramban
Srinagar, August 30: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha spoke to senior officials and took stock of the situation and rescue and relief operations following the cloudburst and rain-triggered landslides in Reasi and Ramban Districts. The Lieutenant Governor has extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones in the tragic incidents. He has directed the...
PM Modi gifts Kashmiri Pashmina shawl in papier-mache box to Japan’s first lady
Srinagar, Aug 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday presented a handcrafted Kashmiri Pashmina shawl to Japan’s first lady during his visit to the East Asian country. According to a statement, issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the shawl, made from the fine wool of the Changthangi goat from Ladakh, is renowned globally for its lightness, warmth, and...
11 Dead In Cloudburst, Landslide In J&K’s Reasi, Ramban Districts
Jammu, Aug 30: At least 11 people, including seven of a family, died in two incidents of cloudburst and landslide triggered by heavy rains in remote villages of Reasi and Ramban districts, as Jammu and Kashmir, beset by a series of natural calamities in the past fortnight, labours to bring life back on track. The Union Territory has been reeling...
Mehbooba Mufti urges Centre to announce relief package as floods, landslides ravage J&K
Srinagar, Aug 30 Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti today urged the central government to announce an immediate financial relief package for people affected by recent floods, cloudbursts and landslides in the union Territory. In a post on X, Mehbooba said the devastation caused by natural calamities has left many families homeless, destroyed infrastructure and...
India Can’t Afford To Rely On Foreign Supplies In Defence Sector: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Aug 30: India’s defence architecture should not be dependent on any uncertain “foreign interference”, and it should be based on its own capabilities, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday. He said the government plans to provide complete aerial security to all important installations across the country under the proposed Sudarshan Chakra air defence system within the next...
CM Omar Abdullah Directs Timely Evacuation Of People From Risk-Prone Zones Amid Inclement Weather
Srinagar, Aug 30: Amid inclement weather prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday directed officials to ensure round-the-clock monitoring and carry out timely evacuation of residents from risk-prone zones. The statement comes in the aftermath of two fresh incidents of cloudburst and landslide in Ramban and Reasi districts that left 11 persons, including seven members of...
CM Omar Abdullah lauds HDFC Bank’s growth in Jammu and Kashmir
Addresses HDFC Bank’s Annual Function at SKICC Invites delegates to explore Kashmir’s beauty and to visit again Srinagar, August 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Friday evening, addressed the annual function of HDFC Bank at SKICC, where he lauded the institution’s growth, resilience and long-term commitment to Jammu & Kashmir. Highlighting J&K’s tourism legacy, Omar Abdullah recalled the historic description...
Azad Expresses Grief Over Ramban Cloudburst, Reasi Landslide; Calls For Aid To Flood Victims
Jammu, Aug 30: Former Chief Minister J&K, Chairman DPAP Ghulam Nabi Azad, has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in Jammu region due to natural calamities. Azad said, “I am deeply pained by the cloudburst in Rajgarh, Ramban that claimed 4 precious lives and left several missing. Equally heart-wrenching is the landslide in Reasi, in...
Israel declares Gaza City ‘dangerous combat zone’ as it recovers remains of 2 hostages
Jerusalem, Aug 30 : Israel’s military declared Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone” ahead of a major assault, as it recovered the body of one hostage and the remains of another in Gaza on Friday. Israel said there will no longer be “tactical pauses” of military activity in Gaza City, reports CNN. The pauses began a month ago as international...
Education Minister Sakina Itoo Announces Promotion Of 458 Teaching, Non Teaching Posts
JAMMU, Aug 30: Education Minister Sakina Itoo has announced a major promotion for 458 teaching and non-teaching staff in the Kashmir Division. The minister shared the post on her X post, In line with our commitment to streamline the Education Sector, pleased to share the elevation of 458 Teaching & Non-Teaching personnel from Kashmir Division to the next higher level....
Fire breaks out in Tulail’s Kashpat village
Bandipora, Aug 30 : A massive fire broke out in Kashpat village of Tulail in north Kashmir’s Gurez area of Bandipora district on Saturday, damaging several structures, officials said. Locals told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the fire started from a residential house and quickly spread to nearby structures due to the wooden construction. Soon after the fire...
17th annual Gangbal Yatra begins from Naranag
Div Com praises local community, security forces for smooth arrangements Raja Syed Rather Ganderbal, Aug 30 : The 17th Annual Gangbal Yatra, also referred to as the “Kailash of Kashmir,” commenced on Saturday with a flag-off ceremony at Naranag in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, officials said here. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the yatra takes pilgrims...
LG Sinha anguished as Reasi, Ramban disasters kill 11 people; assures full support
Jammu, Aug 31 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives caused by recent landslides and cloudburst incidents in Reasi and Ramban districts, which left 11 people dead and one missing. In a post on X, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the LG said that he has been in touch...
Ramban cloudburst toll reaches 4; one missing, rescue on
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, CM Omar assure help, direct officials to stay on high alert Umaisar Gull Ganie Ramban, Aug 30 : The death toll in the cloudburst that struck Rajgarh tehsil of Ramban district has risen to four, while one person remains missing, officials said on Friday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that rescue...