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...
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Chief Justice for collaborated efforts to fight drug abuse
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...
“Conspiracy against Muslims:” J&K politicians on Waqf Bill
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...
J&K to Implement Three New Criminal Laws from April: MoS Home
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....
Contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill Tabled In Lok Sabha
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...
Cloudy Skies and Rain Expected in J&K on April 3: MET
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...
Mine blast due to Pak Army’s intrusion: Indian Army
Jammu, Apr 2 Indian Army on Wednesday said mine blast occurred due to Pakistan Army’s intrusion across the Line of Control in Poonch district. In a statement issued here, Army said, “On Apr 1, a mine blast occurred in Krishna Ghati Sector due to Pakistan Army intrusion across LC.” “This was followed by unprovoked firing and ceasefire violation by Pakistan...
No need of UN office in Srinagar now but the issue falls in EAM domain: LG
JAMMU, Apr 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that there was no need of United Nations Office in Srinagar now but clarified that issue falls in the domain of External Affairs Ministry and they have to take a call on it. Responding to a question that whether the UN office should be closed in Srinagar as the situation has...
India is amazing from space, for sure going back to my father’s home country: NASA astronaut Sunita Williams
NEW YORK, Apr 1: India is amazing from space, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams said and voiced optimism that she will visit her “father’s home country” and share experiences about space exploration with people there. Williams made these remarks during a press conference on Monday. She was responding to a question on how India looked from space when she was in...
Tourism dept orders closure of Gulmarg for skiing for season 2024-25
Raja Syed Rather Gulmarg, Apr 01 : Authorities in the Toursim department here have ordered the closure of Gulmarg ski-resort for skiing for the season 2024-25. “In view of the current situation and after due consideration, it has been decided that all skiing activities at the ski stations shall be closed with immediate effect,” reads an order, a copy of...
4.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Leh, Ladakh
JAMMU, Apr 1: An earthquake measuring magnitude 4.2 on the Richter scale struck Leh in Ladakh on Tuesday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). According to NSC, “EQ of M: 4.2, On: 01/04/2025 17:38:42 IST, Lat: 35.37 N, Long: 76.93 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Leh, Ladakh. ”
Zojila Pass reopens in record 33 days, Leh-Srinagar National Highway thrown open
DG Border Roads praises efforts of his men, lauds their achievement Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Apr 01 : The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) reopened the strategic Zojila Pass in a record-breaking 33 days on Tuesday. Ladakh MP, Haji Hanifa Jan along with DG BRO, Corps Commander 14 Corps and 15 Corps flagged off the Vehicles from Srinagar side to Kargil....
After exchanging fire with terrorists in Panjtirthi forests, security forces launch “search and destroy” operation:KATHUA ENCOUNTER
Yogesh Jammu, Apr 01 (KNO): Following exchange of fire with terrorists last night, security forces launched a massive search operation in Panjtirthi area of Kathua district on Tuesday, officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) They said that suspected terrorists were spotted by security forces while heading towards Billawar mountains. “They (terrorists) were engaged in the gun battle...
LG attends NITI Aayog’s workshop at IIM Jammu
Jammu, Mar 26 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday attended NITI Aayog’s workshop on promotion of innovation, investment and industry in MSME sector at IIM Jammu. In his inaugural address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to the NITI Aayog, IIM Jammu, and other stakeholders for bringing together the policy makers, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders for the Workshop...
Tourist Footfall Expected to Break Records, Focus on Developing Parks with Tulips: Minister Javed Dar
Aazan Manzoor Srinagar, Mar 26 : Minister Javed Dar on Tuesday expressed strong optimism that this year’s tourist arrivals in Kashmir will surpass all previous records, saying the government’s continued efforts to enhance tourism infrastructure and create more attractions for visitors. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the opening of tulip garden as per news agency JKNS, Minister Javed...
SKIMS launches “head injury awareness program” to tackle rising cases in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 26 (UNI) Kashmir tertiary care hospital the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) has launched a “head injury awareness program”, to combat the rising incidence of head injuries in Kashmir. Spearheaded by its Departments of Neurosurgery and Neuroanesthesia, the initiative is aimed at to address the rising incidence of head injuries in the region through education, prevention strategies,...
Asia’s largest Tulip Garden opens to public in Srinagar
Srinagar, Mar 26 : Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar has been thrown open to public, marking the beginning of the Tulip show 2025. The garden was thrown open by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, unveiling a breathtaking display of over 1.5 million tulips. Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) after officially opening the garden to visitors,...
J&K Police Raid Residences Of Top Separatist Leaders In Crackdown On Banned Organizations
SRINAGAR, Mar 26: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday raided the residences of several top separatist leaders, including a former Hurriyat chairman, as part of an ongoing crackdown on banned organizations. The searches came a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that separatism had become a thing of the past in Kashmir, following two Hurriyat leaders distancing themselves...
Motorcyclist killed in Nowgam accident
Srinagar, Mar 26 : A motorcyclist lost his life in a road accident at Nowgam area of Srinagar on Tuesday evening. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a man hailing from south Kashmir’s Kulgam was critically injured after being hit by a vehicle in Taingan Nowgam. He said that he was immediately rushed to Ujala Cygnus...
Shopian man terminated from govt service over narcotics trafficking
Srinagar, Mar 26 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday sacked an employee of Irrigation division, Shopian over his involvement in narcotics trafficking. According to an order, a copy of which lies with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Gulzar Ahmad Dar, Jamadar, Irrigation Division Shopian has been dismissed from service in connection with Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance (NDPS)...
Search Operation Enters Fourth Day In Jammu And Kashmir’s Kathua
JAMMU, Mar 26: A massive multi-tier combing operation to track down a group of infiltrating terrorists continued for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday in forested areas of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. A local woman informed the police on Tuesday that two men in army uniform asked her for water while they were having food in the Ding Amb...