Srinagar, Mar 14 Security forces deployed in Kashmir celebrated Holi, the festival of colors, with great enthusiasm and joy on Friday. Border Security Force (BSF) personnel marked the occasion in the forward areas on the snow-covered Line of Control (LoC), embracing the festive spirit despite harsh weather conditions. The border guards extended their greetings to the people by inscribing ‘Happy...
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Two Timber Smugglers Detained In J&K’s Doda, DFO And RO Removed
Jammu, Mar 14: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district have detained two timber smugglers here under the Public Safety Act, and removed the divisional forest officer and range officer from their positions as part of a crackdown on smuggling, officials said on Friday. The action follows a November 26 media report on the illegal felling of over 100 conifer...
Amravati Express Hits Truck In Maharashtra’s Jalgaon District; No Injuries
Mumbai, Mar 14: A speeding truck that crashed into a level-crossing gate and got stuck on railway tracks was hit by an express train in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district on Friday morning, officials said. No one was injured in the accident that occurred near Bodwad station around 4.30 am, which disrupted rail services on the route for about 6 hours, he...
India rejects Pakistan’s ‘baseless’ charges calls it ‘epicentre’ of global terrorism
New Delhi, Mar 14: India on Friday trashed Pakistan’s allegations of backing terrorism against that country following the Balochistan train attack and said Islamabad should look inwards before shifting the blame on others for its “failures”. India also said the whole world knows “where the epicentre of global terrorism lies”. On Thursday, Pakistan accused India of “sponsoring terrorism” without directly...
“Festival Of Joy Will Infuse Enthusiasm, Deepen Colours Of Unity”: PM Modi Greets Nation On Holi
New Delhi, Mar 14: As the country begins to mark the festival of color and celebrate the occasion in harmony and joy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings for the festival and prayed for joy and happiness in the lives of the countrymen. “I wish you all a very Happy Holi. This festival filled with joy and happiness will infuse...
Intermittent widespread rains continue in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 14 The Kashmir plains continue to receive widespread intermittent rainfall, while some higher reaches witnessed light snowfall over the past 24 hours. The Kashmir Valley has been experiencing rainfall for the past five days, and the Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Friday predicted widespread light to moderate rain and snow to continue across Jammu and Kashmir for the next...
Centre Notifies Transfer Of Justice Atul Sreedharan To Madhya Pradesh High Court From J&K
NEW DELHI, Mar 14: The Central Government has officially notified the transfer of Justice Atul Sreedharan from the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh back to his parent Madhya Pradesh High Court. The notification, issued on March 13, 2025, states that the transfer has been made under Article 222(1) of the Constitution of India, following consultation with the...
Government school teacher, 1 more, booked for job fraud in Jammu
Jammu, Mar 14 : The Jammu and Kashmir crime branch on Thursday booked a school teacher and another person for allegedly duping people with the promise of government jobs. A case was filed based on a complaint by Gujjar Nagar resident Rashid Manhas, who claimed that one Jameel Anjum took money and gold items from him and his sister with...
J-K LG, CM Greet People On Holi; Wish New Hope, Joy For All
Jammu, March 14: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have greeted the people on Holi. In a message a day ahead of the festival, the Lieutenant Governor said, “On the auspicious occasion of Holi, I extend my hearty greetings and good wishes to all. Holi, the festival of colours, is the harbinger of joy,...
J&K’s five Gymnasts selected for Int’l Rhythmic C’ship
JAMMU, Mar 14: Five talented gymnasts from Jammu and Kashmir have been selected to represent India in the upcoming World Cup, European Championships and Asian Championships in Rhythmic Gymnastics.During the two-day selection trials held at the Gymnastics Academy at M A Stadium, Jammu, J&K’s star gymnasts Muskan Rana, Manya and Vaibhavi Sharma were selected in the Senior category, while Advita...
Putin says he agrees in principle with US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
MOSCOW, Mar 14: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but the terms need to be worked out, and he emphasised that it should pave the way to lasting peace. “So the idea itself is correct, and we certainly support it,” Putin told a news conference...
Former India all rounder Syed Abid Ali dies in US
Chennai, Mar 12 (UNI) Former all rounder Syed Abid Ali, who had hit the winning runs for India in their landmark Test win at The Oval in 1971, died at California in US on Wednesday evening. He was 83. The Indian cricketing folklore will remember the winning runs hit by Abid Ali in the third test at Oval in 1971,...
J&K’s peace and progress top priority of PM Modi led Govt: Amit Shah assures LoP Sharma
Srinagar, Mar 13 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that peace and progress in Jammu and Kashmir are top priorities of the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Leader of Opposition in Jammu & Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, who called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi this evening, according to a statement issued...
Finalization of JKAS departmental examination syllabus in final stages: CM
Jammu, Mar 13 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday informed the J&K Legislative Assembly that the finalization of the syllabus for the 2018-24 batches of J&K Administrative Services is in its final stages, and the examinations will be conducted soon thereafter. Responding to a supplementary question from Member Aijaz Ahmad Jan, the Chief Minister acknowledged the delays but assured that...
First Syllabus Revision Of Administrative Service Being Undertaken After 25 Years In J&K: Omar
Jammu, Mar 13 : Asserting that the first syllabus revision is being undertaken in nearly 25 years, requiring significant changes, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said finalisation of the syllabus of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services (JKAS) is in its final stages, and the examinations will be held soon. Responding to a question from MLA Aijaz Ahmad Jan...
LG Manoj Sinha Addresses Spiritual & Value Education Summit At New Delhi
Jammu, Mar 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the Spiritual and Value Education Summit at New Delhi. In his inaugural address, the Lieutenant Governor exhorted the distinguished scholars and educators for transforming the education system into a holistic framework to nurture intellectual growth and moral integrity among students. “Seamless integration of ethics and value in education is crucial to...
Police sets up QR-based accountability feedback system in Srinagar
Srinagar, Mar 13 : Srinagar police on Thursday established a QR code-based accountability and feedback system with centres being set up across all police stations in the district. Speaking with reporters during an awareness programme on New Criminal Laws, senior superintendent of police Srinagar Imtiyaz Hussian, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that this system will allow residents...
Assembly proceedings: NC’s Bashir Veeri raise banner of revolt against party chief whip
Assembly proceedings KNO Correspondent Jammu, Mar 13 (KNO): In an embarrassing situation for the National Conference in the Legislative Assembly, its MLA Bashir Ahmad Veeri on Thursday said that the “dictatorship” of his party’s chief whip and his deputy wouldn’t work in the House. Angered over not being allowed to speak in the House, Veeri, who represents Bijbehara Assembly...
Uri Mohra power project revival stalled due to lack of Central funding: J&K Govt
Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Mar 13 : The revival of the century-old Mohra Hydroelectric Power Project in Uri remains uncertain as the Jammu and Kashmir government awaits central financial assistance to make the project viable, the government said on Thursday. In response to a query by MLA Dr Sajad Shafi, the minister incharge, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)...
Reorganisation of Jammu & Kashmir
Rs 2504 crore liabilities to be transferred to Ladakh: J&K government tells Assembly Jammu, Mar 13 : The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that liabilities amounting to Rs 2504. 46 crore of the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir have to be transferred to Ladakh Union Territory. In a written reply to a question as...
Power defaulters owe crores to PDD, put massive burden on department
Baba Jang, NHPC’s Salal Hydroelectric project, PHE Sopore top the list Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Mar 13 : Government departments, industrial units, semi government organisations and private institutions owe hundreds of crores to the Power Development Department on the account of electricity dues, the. government informed the Legislative Assembly. In response to a query by MLA Sheikh Khursheed, the government as...