Srinagar, April 5 (KNS): In a major crackdown on the drug menace, police across North Kashmir have intensified their operations, registering 505 drug-related cases, seizing 347 kilograms of contraband, and confiscating illegally held assets worth ?157.5 crore during 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, officials told KNS. A total of 643 individuals have been arrested under the Narcotic Drugs...

Over 1200 athletes from 150 Universities participating SRINAGAR, APRIL 04: Minister for Food Civil Supply & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Information Technology, Science and Technology, ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today declared open the “All India University Powerlifting Championship 2025” at University of Kashmir. The event is being organised by the University of Kashmir in collaboration with...

Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Apr 04 : The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs informed the Lok Sabha that 288 smart city projects have been completed in Jammu and Kashmir, while 23 projects are still ongoing. The data, accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), was presented by Minister of State, Tokhan Sahu in response to a question regarding...

Srinagar April 4 :  As the Government is planning to set up a new campus of National Institute of Technology-NIT Srinagar at Newa area of Pulwama the  National Green Tribunal-NGT has issued notice to J&K Government and Director NIT Srinagar asking them to submit a detailed response. The petition has been moved by RTI & Environmental Activist Dr Raja Muzaffar...

Chandigarh, Apr 4 : BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh, who is also the party’s in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday accused J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of “deliberately creating a situation of confrontation with the office of the lieutenant governor to divert public attention from his failure to fulfil election promises”. Chugh also claimed that Lieutenant Governor Manoj...

‘Have never overstepped my boundaries, am fully aware of my jurisdiction and responsibilities’ Srinagar, Apr 04 : Soon after 46 MLAs of the ruling coalition in Jammu and Kashmir expressed dismay over political and administrative implications of the recent transfer of 48 JKAS officers by the Lieutenant Governor’s administration, LG Sinha on Friday said that all actions have been carried...

“Do not push us to the Wall”: NC tells GoI “This is the final appeal—respect people’s mandate,” says Tanvir Sadiq Owaise Gull Srinagar, Apr 04 : Soon after a crucial meeting at Deputy Chief Minister’s Fairview residence—chaired by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and attended by around 46 MLAs—the ruling National Conference (NC) issued a stern warning to...

Ganderbal, Apr 04 : A teenager drowned in power canal in Haknar Gund area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Friday morning, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that soon after the incident, a massive rescue operation was launched by police, locals, and the SDRF. He said that the search and rescue operation is underway to...

Prominent artists to perform, CM Omar to be the chief guest Srinagar, Apr 04 (KNO): Tourism and Floriculture Departments are organising an ‘Almond Bloom Festival’ at Badamwari in the old city here on Friday.   According to the details available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will be the chief guest on the occasion. A...

JAMMU, Apr 3: Union Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution, Sanjeev Chopra today visited Jammu and reviewed the functioning of Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and FCI here. He also assessed the status of implementation of schemes and other reforms across Jammu and Kashmir. Interacting with the officers of the FCS&CA Department, J&K and FCI, J&K,...

JAMMU, APRIL 3: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a high level meeting to assess progress on National Highway projects being executed across the Union Territory. Emphasising the critical importance of these projects, he issued firm directives to ensure their timely completion while minimising public inconvenience. The meeting was attended by senior officers including Principal Secretary Agriculture Production Department, Shailendra Kumar;...

Srinagar, Apr 03 : Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday said to have registered a case against former Sarpanch Dhanore Gorsian, Rajouri and former BDC Chairman, Block Rajouri on corruption charges. As per a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesman said that Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau registered a case against Darbar...

Shangus, April 3 : Minister for Education, Health, and Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo, along with MLA Shangus Riyaz Khan and MLA Anantnag West Advocate Abdul Majid Larmi, visited Sub-District Hospital Shangus, PHC Nowgam, and Higher Secondary School Shangus. The delegation interacted with officials, staff, and faculty members to assess the facilities.   During the visit, MLA Shangus Riyaz Khan raised...

Srinagar, Apr 03 : The Jammu and Kashmir government enhanced financial assistance under the State Marriage Assistance Scheme (SMAS) for poor girls from Rs 50,000 to 75,000 for the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration card holder families. According to an order, a copy of which lies with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) assistance for Priority Household (PHH) ration card holders...