Srinagar, April 3 : Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), the largest representative forum of Ulema, Imams, and religious organisations in Jammu & Kashmir headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed deep anguish over the  passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament yesterday . Waqf has historically played a vital role in serving the socio-religious needs of the Muslim community and is vital...

Srinagar, Apr 03 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from April 6, sources said on Thursday. Sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Shah will visit Jammu and Kashmir from April 6 to 8. They said that during his visit, he is likely to tour border areas and hold...

SRINAGAR, Apr 3: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will chair an important meeting of legislators of the ruling National Conference and alliance partners here on Friday. While the agenda of the meeting has not been stated, sources in the National Conference said the ruling alliance is not happy with the transfer of some Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service...

SRINAGAR, Apr 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired a meeting with the senior officials of Shri Amarnath ji Shrine Board (SASB) and executing agencies and reviewed the progress for development of Disaster Management and Yatri Niwas Complexes. The Lieutenant Governor took appraisal of the works under execution at Baltal, Nunwan, Sidhra and Bijbehara. He directed the officials and...

New Delhi, Apr 3: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday termed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill as a “brazen assault” on the Constitution, saying it was part of the BJP’s strategy to keep society in a state of “permanent polarisation”. Hours after the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf amendment bill, Gandhi said the bill was “bulldozed” through in the...

Gulmarg, Apr 2 : In an exciting development for tourists visiting Gulmarg, the Cable Car Corporation has announced the launch of a joy ride from Kongdoori to Mary Shoulder. The service will commence on a trial basis from April 3 and will continue until April 15, 2025.   Managing Director of Cable Car Corporation, Kamar Sajjad, said that the initiative...

New block of LD Hospital to be ready by Aug 2026 JAMMU, Apr 2: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high level review meeting where CEO of the Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA), Aijaz Asad, presented a comprehensive update on the Jhelum & Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP). This update comes after the World Bank granted an extension to complete...

Javed Rana asks for aggressive compensatory afforestation JAMMU, APRIL 02: In a significant push to infrastructure and economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir, over 300 development projects, pending clearances at different stages, have received forest clearances. From key road networks to water supply schemes, tourism, defence and 4G saturation, these approvals will pave the way for enhanced connectivity, economic progress...

Srinagar, Apr 02 : Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the performance and functioning of Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE). The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary Education and Chairman JKBOSE, Shantamanu; Director School Education Jammu /Kashmir, Special Secretary School Education department, Secretary JKBOSE...

Srinagar, Apr 2: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday urged the youth to use the skills acquired at the universities in nation-building and improving people’s lives. “Education is a rare opportunity and represents infinite power. Education is the only asset and it is like a small lamp which has the power to defeat the immense darkness. The...

Srinagar, April 2 : Commissioner SMC, Dr. Owais Ahmed, IAS held an in-depth review today to evaluate the progress and preparations for the upcoming Swachh Survekshan for the year 2024. The meeting was attended by the Joint Commissioner (Adm) SMC, Secretary SMC and other senior officials of the Corporation. During the meeting, Dr. Owais emphasized the critical importance of upholding...

Srinagar, April 02 : Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson, Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, has voiced strong support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, asserting that it will enhance the management of Waqf properties without causing any adverse effects. According to KNS corrpondent , Dr. Andrabi highlighted that the bill, once enacted, would significantly improve Waqf institutions by introducing greater transparency...

JAMMU, APRIL 02: Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Tashi Rabstan, today called for a collaborated and integrated approach in fighting drug menace in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. He was speaking as chief guest in a seminar on the topic “DRUG USE; ADDICTION, EFFECTS AND SOLUTIONS: A CUE FOR CAPACITY BUILDING UNDER NASHA MUKT...

Srinagar, Apr 02 : Politicians in Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday said that the proposed changes made in the Waqf Amendment Bill are aimed to target Muslims and is an infringement with their faith. Peoples Conference chairman and MLA Handwara, Sajad Lone in a post on X, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the Waqf Bill is another...

Srinagar, Apr 2 : Jammu and Kashmir will implement three new criminal laws in April, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai announced in the Lok Sabha. These laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)—will replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively....

New Delhi, Apr 2: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as proposed by a Joint Parliamentary Committee, in the Lok Sabha for consideration and passage. The bill seeks to improve the administration of Waqf properties, introduce technology-driven management, address complexities and ensure transparency. Introducing the bill, Rijiju said the consultation process of...

Srinagar, April 2 : The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted cloudy weather with light rain on April 3 across parts of Jammu and Kashmir, with light snowfall possible in higher reaches of North Kashmir and the Sonamarg-Zojila axis. “Cloud cover will increase towards the afternoon on April 3, bringing light rain in the plains and snowfall in higher altitudes,” said...