Bandipora, Oct 07 : Gurez Valley in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district was cut off from the rest of the Valley on Tuesday following fresh snowfall, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Razdan Top, along the Bandipora-Gurez road, received around 4 to 5 inches of fresh snow, leading to the closure of the vital road link....

Srinagar, Oct 07 : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a formal case against an individual for allegedly forging documents and falsely assuming the identity of another person’s brother. In a statement, issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesperson said the case was initiated following a written complaint received by the EOW, alleging that...

Also takes stock of availability of essential supplies Says Government’s focus is on promoting green energy, sustainability KULGAM, OCTOBER 06: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, who is also the Minister in-charge for Kulgam district, today visited the district and chaired a comprehensive district review meeting at Mini Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Minister for...

Srinagar, Oct 06 : The Election Commission of India on Monday announced the schedule for by-election to Budgam and Nagrota assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir along with Bihar Assembly election 2025. Addressing a press conference, Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), announced that the by-election to two seats in J&K will be held on...

Srinagar, Oct 6: Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches and showers in the plains of Kashmir on Monday led to a sharp drop in day temperatures in the valley, officials said. Snowfall was reported from Sinthan Top in Anantnag district, Affarwat in Gulmarg, Zojila Pass, Bangus in Kupwara, Razdan Pass in Gurez valley and other higher-altitude areas, they said. Light...

Srinagar, Oct 06 : National Conference on Monday said that Congress has approached the party over the seat-sharing for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections and that the high command will soon take a call. Speaking with reporters, party spokesperson, Tanvir Sadiq, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the candidates for the Rajya Sabha would be decided by the...

Iltija Mufti retains Bijbehara seat; Naeem Akther back in active politics Srinagar, Oct 06 : The Peoples Democratic Party on Monday nominated constituency in-charges for South Kashmir, Ganderbal, and Bandipora districts. As per an official handout, a copy of which is in possession of news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has nominated senior leaders as constituency in-charges...

Owais Gul Srinagar, Oct 06 : Amid season’s first snowfall in the higher reaches and rain in plains, the weatherman on Monday issued an orange alert for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting intermittent spells of light to moderate rain and snow across the region. According to details available with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the Meteorological Department said that generally cloudy...

Srinagar, Oct 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday welcomed young football players from across India as they arrived in the Valley to participate in the National School Games (U-19 Football Tournament), assuring them full support despite harsh weather conditions. “The weather does not allow me to give a long speech and keep you standing in the...

Growth of J&K is directly linked with growth of youth. They have a mission of transforming J&K and nation. With resolve and dedication, they can complete this mission: LG The young generation should chart their own path and make conscious choices to achieve new goals: In an unpredictable world, innovation can’t be achieved by following the beaten track: LG Sinha...

Srinagar, Oct 5 : Police in Srinagar arrested two alleged drug peddlers during a midnight naka checking operation at Munawarabad and recovered heroin-like substance from their possession.   According to police, the operation was carried out after receiving credible information about possible drug movement in the area. A police team from Police Station Khanyar set up a checkpoint and intercepted...

Human mind greatest miracle of life’; Knowledge of 13 crore unique books can fit in human being’s mind Basic skills sharpen young minds, help them think analytically, make quick decisions Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Oct 05 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday described the human mind as the “greatest miracle of life,” emphasizing that the future of Jammu and...

SRINAGAR, Oct 5: Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, currently lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail, has sent a message to the people conveying that he is ‘’doing well both physically and mentally” and reaffirming his resolve to continue the struggle for Ladakh’s constitutional rights through peaceful means. He called for an independent judicial inquiry into the deaths in the recent violent protests in...

Jammu, Oct 4: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district suspended Machail Mata pilgrimage for three days from October 5 following an inclement weather advisory issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), an official said on Saturday. Earlier, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board had also announced suspension of the pilgrimage during the same period as a precautionary measure....