Speaker engages with Media persons in Pre-Assembly session talks

Waheed Parra’s claim of Assembly endorsing MLA Doda’s PSA completely wrong: Speaker Rather

Srinagar, Sept 9 : Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Tuesday rejected allegations by MLA Waheed Parra that the Assembly endorsed the Public Safety Act (PSA) detention of MLA Doda, Mehraj Malik, calling the claims “completely wrong” and “misleading.” Speaking to Kashmir News Service (KNS), the Speaker said Parra was unaware of the rules and had...

SIA searches 8 locations across Kashmir in case linked to terrorist sleeper cell module

SIA arrests key operator in 2022 narco-terror case

Srinagar, Sept 09 ): The State Investigation Agency has arrested a key operator in Awantipora area of Pulwama district in the 2022 narco-terror case, the agency said today. According to a statement, issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the accused, Abdul Rashid Bhat of Awantipora, was evading arrest for more than 2 years. The statement reads that he was...

Budgam man dies, woman injured after train hits them in Pulwama

Budgam man dies, woman injured after train hits them in Pulwama

Pulwama, Sept 09 : A man was killed while a woman sustained injuries after being run over by a train in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday, officials said An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the incident took place at Panjgam railway station, when a train, running from Baramulla to Sangaldan, hit the duo. “The man, identified...

Gold Hit Record Rs 1.27 Lakh/10 G, Crosses USD 4,200/ Ounce On Fed Rate Cut Hopes

Gold Prices Surge Rs 723 To Hit A Record High Of Rs 1,10,312/10 G On Fed Rate Cut Bets, Weak Dollar

New Delhi, Sep 9: Gold prices on Tuesday surged Rs 723 to touch an all-time high of Rs 1,10,312 per 10 grams in the domestic futures market, tracking strong global cues amid growing expectations of a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week. Traders said weak US labour market data has strengthened the case for monetary policy easing, putting...

Omar Abdullah Salutes Bravery of Soldiers Martyred in Kulgam Operation

Omar Abdullah Salutes Bravery of Soldiers Martyred in Kulgam Operation

Srinagar, Sep 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday paid solemn tributes to the two soldiers who lost their lives in the ongoing Kulgam encounter, acknowledging their supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. In a post on X, the Office of J&K CM, wrote that the CM attended the wreath-laying ceremony of the slain soldiers. “Their exemplary courage, unwavering...

J&K: Kulgam anti militancy operation enters day 2

J&K: Kulgam anti militancy operation enters day 2

Srinagar, Sep 9 : The anti-militancy operation launched yesterday in the Guddar forest area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district entered its second day today, with security forces conducting massive combing operations to track down at least one militant believed to be part of the group. Two Army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), were killed yesterday in the encounter...

Voting began for the Vice President election with PM Modi casting the first vote. NDA's C P Radhakrishnan faces opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy.

India’s Vice Presidential Election Begins with PM Modi Casting First Ballot

Voting began for the Vice President election with PM Modi casting the first vote. NDA’s C P Radhakrishnan faces opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy. New Delhi: Voting for the vice presidential poll began on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi being the first to cast his vote at Parliament House. The poll is witnessing a direct contest between the ruling NDA’s...

New Delhi: China firmly opposes the Trump administration's 50 per cent tariffs on India as it is "unfair and unreasonable" and New Delhi and Beijing should scale up economic ties to jointly counter the challenge, Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong said on Monday. Xu also said that both India and China are victims of terrorism and Beijing stands ready to work with the international community, including New Delhi to combat the challenge. The Chinese envoy to India was responding to questions after delivering his speech at an event organised to mark the 80th anniversary of China's victory against Japan. Xu also said that an important consensus was reached between India and China on the boundary issues and that the bilateral relationship between the two sides has not been impacted by a third party, in an apparent reference to Pakistan. In his remarks, Xu was severely critical of the US tariff policy. The US is using the tariffs as a kind of "weapon" to extract "exorbitant" costs from various countries and India and China, the two very important emerging economies, must cooperate with each other to navigate the situation, he said. "The trade war (was) started by the US. International trade should complement each other and lead to mutually beneficial win-win cooperation. The US has long benefited from free trade. But now it is using the tariff as a kind of weapon or a tool," he said. "The US is imposing tariffs of up to 50 per cent on India. It is unfair, unreasonable, China firmly opposes it," he said, adding India and China should jointly explore how to counter this "threat". The ambassador said the two countries should scale up cooperation in the economic and trade domain. "We have 2.8 billion people, we have mega-size economies, mega-size markets and we have hard working people. Our economies are complementary," he said. Xu also recalled Chinese President Xi Jinping's remarks during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 31 on the margins of the SCO summit. "Xi said China and India are at a very special stage of development and as the two biggest and very important emerging economies, China and India should focus on development and promotion of mutual support, mutual complementarity and mutual success," the envoy said. "PM Modi said that India-China cooperation will make the 21st century a genuine Asian century. Both of them stressed the importance of economic cooperation between our two sides," he said. To a question, the Chinese envoy also said that both China and India are "victims of terrorism". "We share common interests in the field of counter-terrorism. China and India have maintained communications on counter-terrorism through multilateral mechanisms such as the SCO, BRICS, and the Tianjin Declaration, in which the (SCO) member states condemned terrorism in all its forms," he said. "China is always firmly opposed to all forms of terrorism and stands ready to work together with the international community, including India, to advance the implementation of the global security initiative," he said. Xu said efforts are underway to address the threats of terrorism and safeguard regional as well as global peace and stability. The ambassador said China and India are at a critical stage of national development, and both sides should devote their valuable resources to national development. Both sides should provide mutual support, promote mutual growth, and help each other to succeed, he said. "China stands ready to strengthen the synergy of development strategies and share experience in modernisation with India," Xu said. "We welcome more Indian companies to promote their products and invest in China, and we also hope that India could provide a fair, just, and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises," he said. "The foundation of the people-to-people friendship between the two countries is solid. Since the beginning of this year, Chinese diplomatic missions in India have issued over 240,000 visas to Indian citizens," he said.

“Chinese Envoy Urges India–China Unity Against U.S. Tariffs”

New Delhi: China firmly opposes the Trump administration’s 50 per cent tariffs on India as it is “unfair and unreasonable” and New Delhi and Beijing should scale up economic ties to jointly counter the challenge, Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong said on Monday. Xu also said that both India and China are victims of terrorism and Beijing stands ready to work with...

Lieutenant Governor addresses Foundation Day Ceremony of University of Jammu

Lieutenant Governor addresses Foundation Day Ceremony of University of Jammu

We need to adopt a multi-dimensional approach to make the earth better for the future generations: LG Sinha It is our shared responsibility to protect Mother Earth and promote the culture of environmental awareness at all levels of society: LG JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 08: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha delivered the keynote address at Foundation Day ceremony of University of Jammu,...

CM reviews preparations for Kashmir Marathon-2025, launches promotional video

CM reviews preparations for Kashmir Marathon-2025, launches promotional video

Event scheduled for November 2, will host different formats and other attractions SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting to review preparations for the upcoming Kashmir Marathon-2025, a flagship sporting event aimed at promoting sports, fitness, tourism, and Kashmir’s vibrant culture. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the CM, Nasir Aslam Wani; Additional Chief Secretary...

TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: DC Srinagar reviews progress in testing, tracking & treatment

TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: DC Srinagar reviews progress in testing, tracking & treatment

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 08: In order to review the progress towards Tuberculosis-Free Srinagar under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in the district and assess the measures taken to achieve the goal of a TB Free status, a meeting of District TB Control Society was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar Akshay Labroo (Chairman District TB Control Society) here...

SRINAGAR, Sept 8: In a gesture of solidarity and compassion, the High Court today handed over a cheque of Rs. 54,40,500/- to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for the rehabilitation and welfare of those who have suffered due to recent devastating floods in the region. The Judiciary took this noble step with an aim to support the people affected by the recent devastating floods in the region. The cheque was formally presented to the Chief Minister, with an assurance that the contribution, though modest, reflects the heartfelt support of the entire judicial fraternity. Collective action, the Court emphasized, is essential to rebuild lives and restore normalcy in the flood-ravaged areas. The contribution symbolizes the concern and commitment of the institution towards the larger cause of public welfare. The floods, which left many families displaced and caused significant damage to property and livelihood, have deeply impacted the socio-economic fabric of the Union Territory. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the High Court has expressed its empathy with the affected families and assured that every possible effort will be made to stand by them in this hour of distress.

High Court Contributes ₹54.40 Lakh to Chief Minister’s Relief Fund

SRINAGAR, Sept 8: In a gesture of solidarity and compassion, the High Court today handed over a cheque of Rs. 54,40,500/- to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for the rehabilitation and welfare of those who have suffered due to recent devastating floods in the region. The Judiciary took this noble step with an aim to support the people affected...

SKIMS director advocates for home cooked meals over processed food

Srinagar, Sep 8 : Director of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), M Ashraf Ganie, today underscored the need to revive traditional practices like home-cooked meals, emphasizing that the kitchen serves as both a center of social bonding and a cornerstone of healthy living. He was speaking at an awareness programme on ‘Endometriosis: A Healthcare Crisis’ organized by the department...

"LG Expresses Gratitude to PM Modi, JP Nadda for Approving 50 MBBS Seats at SMVDIME"

“LG Expresses Gratitude to PM Modi, JP Nadda for Approving 50 MBBS Seats at SMVDIME”

Jammu, Sept 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda for sanctioning 50 MBBS seats for the newly established Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) at Kakryal. He said the move fulfills the resolve of the Shrine Board to provide world-class medical education in Jammu and Kashmir...

Two terrorists killed in Kupwara as Army foils infiltration bid along LOC

Second terrorist killed in Kulgam encounter, ops on

Umaisar Gull Ganaie Srinagar, Sept 08 : One more terrorist has been killed in the ongoing encounter in the Guddar forest area of Kulgam district, taking the toll to two, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said based on a specific intelligence input, a joint search operation was launched in the Guddar forest. He said after...

Without proper infrastructure, cricket in J&K won’t progress: Azharuddin

Baramulla, Sept 8 : Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin on Monday said that the development of cricket in Jammu and Kashmir is possible only when an elected body takes charge of the game in the region. Speaking during his visit to Baramulla, Azharuddin said cricket cannot progress under ad-hoc arrangements. “You can’t run an association or administration every time. There...

Floods Take A Toll On Jammu Kashmir's Agriculture; 140 Lakh Hectares Land Hit In Jammu Region Alone

Floods Take A Toll On Jammu Kashmir’s Agriculture; 140 Lakh Hectares Land Hit In Jammu Region Alone

The recent floods in Jammu region have washed away huge swathes of land along with standing crops leaving farmers in distress. By Amir Tantray Jammu: The recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir have caused a huge loss to the agriculture sector in the union territory hitting an estimated 140 lakh hectares of agriculture land across 10 districts of Jammu province, a top...

EAM Jaishankar to represent India at BRICS Virtual Summit

EAM Jaishankar to represent India at BRICS Virtual Summit

New Delhi, Sep 8 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is to represent India at a BRICS Virtual Summit being hosted today by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to discuss the Trump Tariffs. The Summit is to be held at 4.30 pm today. The summit has been convened by Brazil, the current chair of BRICS, to discuss the...

Special Crime Wing Srinagar Conducts Raids In J&K’s Ganderbal

Srinagar, Sept 8: The Special Crime Wing Srinagar (Crime Branch) on Monday carried out searches at multiple locations in district Ganderbal in connection with a case registered under FIR No. 23/2024 U/S 302 IPC. According to official statement, searches are currently underway at the residential houses of “Mohammad Afzal Sheikh, son of Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, and Farooq Ahmad Sheikh, also...

NIA searches 22 locations in 5 regions, including J&K

NIA searches 22 locations in 5 regions, including J&K

Srinagar, Sept 08 : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out searches at 22 locations across five regions, including J&K UT, in connection with a terror related case, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the raids are being conducted simultaneously at multiple places with the assistance of local police and paramilitary forces.nn...

Two terrorists killed in Kupwara as Army foils infiltration bid along LOC

Encounter breaks out in Kulgam

Umaisar Gull Ganie Kulgam, Sept 08 : An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Guddar forest area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the gunfight began after a joint team of Police, Army’s 9 RR, and CRPF launched a search operation in the...