SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 24: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to take a comprehensive project-wise review of the ongoing critical care projects being established across different districts under the Pradhan Mantri–Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) and Emergency COVID Response Package-II (ECRP-II). The meeting was attended by Secretary, Health & Medical Education Department (H&ME); Mission Director, NHM; Principals of...
October 22, 2025
Earth scientist Prof. Gupta calls on CM Omar Abdullah; discusses earthquake resilience, disaster preparedness in J&K
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 24: Prof. Harsh K. Gupta, Former Member of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Former Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Public Outreach ( Raabita ) Office of CM to deliberate on strengthening earthquake resilience and disaster preparedness in Jammu and Kashmir. The interaction was also...
Political potpourri: Rajya Sabha polls
NC-led alliance poised to win 3 seats; BJP likely to bag one seat Srinagar, Sep 24 : With the Rajya Sabha elections announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday, the political arithmetic in the newly constituted Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly indicates a clear advantage for the National Conference-Congress alliance, which is expected to secure three of...
Rajya Sabha elections announced for Jammu & Kashmir after long hiatus
Voting for 4 seats to take place on October 24; 3 elections to be held for 4 seats; tenure of new members linked with outcome of writ petition pending in SC Srinagar, Sep 24 : The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced the schedule for biennial elections to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) from the Union Territory...
Despite daily raids, drug threat persists, efforts on to break supply chain: SSP Sopore
Waris Fayaz Sopore, Sep 24 : Senior Superintendent of Police, Sopore, Iftkhar Talib on Wednesday said the police are making sustained efforts to break the drug supply chain with no loopholes left for traffickers, even as the fight against narcotics remains a pressing challenge despite daily raids and multiple arrests in the region. Speaking to reporters, SSP Talib, per...
People of J&K can’t be punished for BJP’s defeat: CM Omar on statehood
Owais Gul Srinagar, Sep 24 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir cannot be punished for the defeat of Bhartiya Janata Party in the region. Speaking with reporters, CM Omar, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that people of Jammu and Kashmir were promised a three-way process including delimitation, election and...
2 injured after ceiling collapses in Kulgam’s Devsar
Kulgam, Sep 24 : Two government employees were injured on Wednesday after a portion of ceiling collapsed in the Zonal Education Office, Devsar in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that as the ceiling collapsed, water tank placed over it fell on the two employees present there. They have been identified as...
India Showcases Heat Action Plans, Pledges Climate Support to Global South at UNGA
NEW YORK, Sep 23 : India has highlighted its national efforts to tackle extreme heat, including Heat Action Plans, use of digital tools for last-mile alerts and promotion of low-cost cooling solutions, at a high-level dialogue held as part of the 80th anniversary session of the UN General Assembly here. Sibi George, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs,...
CBK busts multi-crore land compensation scam
Searches at multiple places in Bandipora, Budgam underway Srinagar, Sep 24 : The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir Wednesday said to have busted a multi-crore land compensation scam and conducted raids in Bandipora & Budgam districts. As per a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the spokesman said, the Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir)...
Justice Sanjeev Kumar makes history, holds High Court Division Bench proceedings from Gurez virtually
GUREZ, SEPTEMBER 23: In a historic first, Justice Sanjeev Kumar, senior-most Judge of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh, presided over Division Bench proceedings from Gurez through virtual mode, marking a new chapter in technologically enabled justice system where geographical barriers no longer hinder access to courts. Justice Sanjeev Kumar was on an official trip as Executive Chairman J&K...
Pampore Police Conduct Traffic Awareness Drive with Students, Emphasise Helmet, Seat Belt Safety
Bilal Habib PAMPORE, September 23:Police Station Pampore organised a special programme with the students of Government Boys Higher Secondary School Pampore. As part of the initiative, the students actively participated in traffic management at Tanchbagh and Khrew Adda during peak traffic hours. The drive was led by SDPO Pampore R.P Singh along with SHO Pampore Khalid Fayaz. The programme aimed...
CM Omar Abdullah sanctions ₹377.10 Lakh for development works in Ganderbal Constituency
Srinagar, 23 Sept: Hon’ble Chief Minister and MLA Ganderbal, Omar Abdullah, has approved a total of ₹377.10 lakh under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to support various development initiatives across the Ganderbal constituency. The sanctioned funds aim to strengthen civic infrastructure, healthcare, education, and community services, reflecting the government’s commitment to holistic development in the region. A major portion...
Strategic Hanle-Chumar Road In Ladakh Thrown Open To Public: Army
Leh, Sept 22: The 91-kilometre strategic road connecting Hanle to the border village of Chumar in Ladakh has been thrown open to public, Army said on Tuesday. The route traverses extreme high altitudes ranging from 14,500 feet to 17,200 feet, including the high Salsa La Pass. “A 91 km road connecting Hanle to the border village of Chumar constructed by...
Union Bank of India donates ₹1 crore towards flood relief, presents cheque to CM
Several MLAs call on CM to discuss developmental issues of their constituencies Srinagar, September 23: Union Bank of India today extended support to the ongoing flood relief efforts in Jammu and Kashmir by contributing ₹1 crore. A cheque was formally handed over to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Civil Secretariat here. Expressing gratitude, the Chief Minister appreciated the gesture of...
CM Omar Abdullah chairs Cabinet Meeting, key governance and developmental decisions taken
Srinagar, September 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a Cabinet Meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, where several important decisions pertaining to governance and development were taken. The meeting was attended by the Council of Ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Ahmed Rana, Javid Ahmed Dar, and Satish Sharma. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo...
Ayushman Bharat Effected Revolution In Public Healthcare: PM Modi
New Delhi, Sep 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Tuesday that Ayushman Bharat, which was launched on this day in 2018, has effected a revolution in public healthcare, ensuring financial protection and dignity for its beneficiaries. The medical insurance scheme provides annual health cover of Rs 5 lakh and covers the poor and all senior citizens above the age...
CRPF stands with people of Kashmir in every situation: DG GP Singh
Flags Off 3rd edition of high-altitude women’s bike expedition from Lal Chowk Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sep 23 : Director General (DG) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), GP Singh Tuesday said that the CRPF stands with the people of Kashmir in every situation. The DG flagged off the third edition of the Yashasvini High-Altitude CRPF Bike Expedition 2025 from the...
Cabinet recommends convening autumn session of Assembly from October 13
Srinagar, Sep 23 : The cabinet on Wednesday recommended to the Lieutenant Governor that the Assembly be summoned on October 13. Sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the cabinet meeting, which began this morning, was chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and attended by all ministers. During the meeting, the cabinet decided to recommend to the LG...
LG Manoj Sinha Remembers Maharaja Hari Singh On His 130th Birth Anniversary
JAMMU, Sep 23: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday paid tribute to erstwhile Dogra Maharaja Hari Singh on his 130th birth anniversary. The L-G said on his X, “Tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh Ji on his Janm-Jayanti. A statesman of excellence & harbinger of change, he introduced landmark reforms to ensure welfare of common man. His legacy...
15 day campaign for prevention of water borne diseases in flood affected areas of J&K concludes
20,493 water quality tests across 2,645 villages conducted during the campaign SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 22: A comprehensive 15 days campaign for Prevention of Water-borne diseases and intensification of Water quality testing in flood/landslide affected areas of J&K concluded today. The campaign was launched on 4th September 2025 to prevent the outbreak of water borne diseases after devastating floods in many districts...
CM Omar Abdullah chairs high-level meeting to review post-flood relief & restoration measures across J&K
Cm Government to seek relief package from Centre for swift restoration: CM SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to take a comprehensive review of flood relief and restoration measures across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Ahmed Rana, Javid Ahmed Dar & Satish Sharma and Advisor to the...