Around 15 thousand cases sanctioned during last fiscal with financial assistance amounting to Rs.75 cr. (approx) transferred to beneficiary accounts SRINAGAR, APRIL 14: In a significant initiative aimed at handholding the economically weaker sections of the society by extending assistance vis-à-vis marrying-off their daughters, J&K Government’s Marriage Assistance Scheme has turned out to be a blessing for underprivileged families. This...

Principal Secretary chairs review meet on ‘Earthquake Risk Reduction & Management’ in J&K
JAMMU, APRIL 19: Principal Secretary, Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction, today chaired a review meeting regarding ‘Earthquake Risk Reduction and Management in Jammu and Kashmir’ here at Civil Secretariat. Experts and faculty members from various institutes including University of Kashmir, University of Jammu, NIT Srinagar, IIT Jammu, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora and representatives of...

Div Com Kashmir assesses restoration of essential services
Directs activation of control rooms, monitoring of situation on ground; instructs immediate response to distress calls No flood threat in valley: I&FC SRINAGAR, APRIL 19: Respond immediately to distress calls if any, monitor the emergent situation on ground following incessant rains, gusty winds & hailstorm, and activate control rooms for effective assessment & response, directed Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir,...

Our Aim Is To Achieve Faster, Sustainable And Inclusive Economic Growth: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR, Apr 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with members of YPO-Global One, an international network of leaders and CEOs in business in Srinagar. In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the strategic, multi-faceted approach for holistic development of J&K over the last five years including economic growth, sustainability, and seamless implementation of social welfare schemes. “Our aim...

Kathua’s Transformation In Recent Years Marked By Rise In Aspiration: Dr Jitendra
KATHUA, Apr 19 : In a significant push for urban infrastructure, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the first-ever Multi-level Parking Complex in the heart of Kathua town, along with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah ,marking a milestone in the region’s transformation from a relatively lesser developed town to a modern urban hub. Addressing a packed gathering under the sweltering...

Sufi Teachings Completely Reject Any Kind Of Violence And Discrimination: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR, Apr 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the Sufi Conference “Noor-e-Sama” at Srinagar. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to the Sufi Scholars, members of Sufi Score Limited, Save Youth Save Future Foundation and everyone associated with the initiative. “Sufism is the most powerful force for peace and harmony in society. Sufism means a way...

ACB files twin cases in Hokersar dredging, illegal building permission by LAWDA
2 Executive Engineers, AEE taken into custody, says SSP Javid Hassan Bhat Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Apr 19 : The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday said to have filed two separate cases in Srinagar and that three officials including two Executive Engineers and the then AEE of Flood Spill Chanal Division of Narbal have been taken into the custody for...

Committed to fostering business-friendly environment: J&K CM
Jammu, Apr 19 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday reiterated the Government’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and streamlining regulatory frameworks across various sectors. Chairing a high-level meeting here at the Civil Secretariat to review the progress on Compliance Reduction and Deregulation under the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) framework aimed at making the regulatory...

Conflict enterpruners won’t be allowed to raise their head again: LG Sinha
LgRehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Apr 19 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that “conflict entrepreneurs” won’t be allowed to raise their heads in Jammu and Kashmir again. Addressing a gathering here, LG Sinha, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, “The conflict entrepreneurs joined hands with our neighbour three decades ago and promoted terrorism and hatred...

Vehicular movement suspended on Kishtwar-Paddar stretch following landslide
Jammu, Apr 19 (UNI) Vehicular movement has been suspended on Kishtwar-Paddar stretch as the road was damaged due to landslide in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. An official here on Saturday said the landslide triggered at Pattharnaki area on Kishtwar-Paddar stretch. “Vehicular movement was immediately suspended to prevent any tragedy,” he added. Meanwhile, MLA Paddar, Sunil Sharma said, “The...

Govt Issues Alert About Online Frauds Targeting Pilgrims, Tourists
NEW DELHI, Apr 19: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, has alerted the public about online booking frauds, especially those targeting Char Dham pilgrims and tourists, across the country. These frauds are being perpetrated through fake websites, deceptive social media pages, Facebook posts, and paid advertisements on search engines such as Google,...

Kulgam, Shopian admins directed to assess hailstorm damages for compensation of affected families: Sakeena Itoo
Expresses deep concern over widespread damage caused by hailstorm Says Govt completely stands with farming community in this difficult time SRINAGAR, APRIL 19: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo has expressed deep concern over the widespread damage caused by recent hailstorm which severely impacted orchards and farmlands in several areas of Kulgam and Shopian...

Deputy PM Ishaq Dar begins Kabul visit as Pak authorities tighten noose around Afghan refugees
ISLAMABAD, Apr 19: Pakistan announced to further tighten the noose around Afghan refugees as Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday began his day-long maiden trip to Kabul to reset the frayed ties. Dar, who is also the foreign minister, would hold delegation-level talks with Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi after he was invited by his counterpart for the...

Heavy rains lash Kashmir, key roads closed
Srinagar, Apr 19 : Heavy rainfall lashed the Kashmir Valley over the past 24 hours, causing waterlogging in low-lying areas and disrupting life. While the Jammu Srinagar is open for traffic, other key roads, including Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumuri (SSG) road that connects Srinagar to Leh , Bandipora –Gurez road in north Kashmir, Mughal road which connects south Kashmir with Pir Panjal region...

JEE (Main) Results Announced, 24 Candidates Score Perfect 100
NEW DELHI, Apr 19: Twenty-four candidates scored a perfect 100 in the engineering entrance JEE (Main), the results of which were announced by the National Testing Agency on Saturday (April 19, 2025). Rajasthan had the highest number of candidates with a perfect score. One woman student is among the top scorers. The results of 110 candidates found using unfair means,...

Russia, China to discuss Iran deal guarantees with United States: Iranian Lawmaker
Tehran, Apr 19 The United States will not be the only one providing guarantees for a potential Tehran-Washington agreement on the Iranian nuclear program and lifting sanctions on the Islamic Republic, Russia and China will discuss with the US the issue of “more reliable guarantees” for Tehran, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the Iranian parliamentary committee on national security and...
Parents Urge School Closure Amid Heavy Rains and Flood Threat in North Kashmir’s Baramulla
Baramulla, April 19 (KNS): Amid continuous heavy rains across Kashmir, especially in North Kashmir, water levels in streams and nallahs have risen sharply, creating a flood-like situation in many areas. Parents from different parts of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district while speaking to Kashmir News Service (KNS) have raised concerns about the safety of their children. They have appealed to the...

Heavy Windstorm, Hailstorm Cause Property Damage In Rajouri’s Kalakote
RAJOURI, Apr 19: A severe windstorm accompanied by thundering hailstorms and heavy rainfall caused destruction across the Kalakote sub-district of Rajouri, leaving dozens of families homeless and widespread property damage in its wake. The worst-affected areas include Tehsil Kalakote and Mogla Block, where strong winds tore through the region. Some houses with tin-sheet roofs were unable to withstand the storm’s...

Kashmir parts receive fresh snowfall, rains lash plains
Major roads, schools in Gurez, Tulail closed; Sinthan Top blocked Srinagar, Apr 19 : The higher reaches of Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall on Saturday while the plains were lashed by the intermittent rainfall, bringing a dip in temperatures. According to officials, a moderate snowfall occured in areas like Tulail and Gurez in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, leading to the closure...

Dy CM reviews progress on water supply projects in Nowshera Constituency
Assesses status of pending cases of I&C, G&M, PWD, L&E JAMMU, APRIL 18: Aiming smooth water supply in Nowshera Constituency in ensuing summer season, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, who is also the local MLA, today reviewed functioning of Jal Shakti department besides assessing progress on works being executed under JJM, NABARD and UT Capex during a meeting held...

Kashmir’s apple farmers continue to choose high-density orchards for increased returns
Transformative shift supported by govt initiatives Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Apr 18 : In a significant shift in horticultural practices, a growing number of apple farmers in Kashmir are turning to high-density apple orchards to boost productivity and secure quicker returns. As reported by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), with increasing support from the Horticulture Department and rising awareness among...