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New Delhi: The voting process to elect India’s 14 Vice President ended at 5 pm today and the results are expected later this evening. The elections that began in the Parliament House at 10 am, is witnessing a contest between ruling NDA’s Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan and INDIA bloc’s former Supreme Court judge B...
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“Persistent joinings signal public’s call for clean and credible politics” Srinagar, June 22 : J&K Peoples Conference President Sajad Gani Lone today welcomed prominent political figure Qaiser Ahmad of Dardsun Kupwara from Trehgam Constituency, along with his team of dedicated associates, into the party fold. ...
‘Deadlock’ between ruling allies over seat-sharing deal for RS Polls
NC offers ‘risky’ seat, Congress wants ‘safe’ seat; talks still underway Srinagar, Oct 11 : The ‘deadlock’ within the ruling alliance continues over the seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. While the National Conference is offering the ‘risky’ seat to the Congress, the latter is pushing for one of the three ‘safer’ seats....
‘Design Your Degree’ is future of education, students: LG Sinha
Riyaz Bhat Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Friday said that “Design Your Degree” programme, in line with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, is the future of education and students. Addressing students at Amar Singh College in Srinagar, LG Sinha, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the programme should be implemented...
‘The moments you dream of’ says Shane Watson on Champions Trophy knockouts
Dubai, Mar 4 (UNI) Champions Trophy winner Shane Watson concedes that the tournament continues to create special memories – and that even special ones await with the semi-finals and the final set to be played this week. Watson was part of the Australia squad that won the competition in 2006 and 2009 – and he...
‘Will Go In And Kill Them’: Trump Warns Hamas ‘If Bloodshed Persists In Gaza’
Washington: President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Hamas “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them” if internal bloodshed persists in Gaza. The grim warning from Trump came after he previously downplayed the internal violence in the territory since a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas went into effect last...
‘Better raise it in Delhi,’ CM Omar tells Mehbooba after protest on J-K prisoners’ return
Says Centre decides such matters; urges all parties to meet Home Minister together; Supreme Court must impose deadline on statehood Srinagar, Aug 25 : Shortly after People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti led a protest march demanding the return of Jammu and Kashmir prisoners to local jails, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said...
‘Decades of suffering ended today’, says Raja Begum whose family terrorists killed for saying ‘no’
‘Victims like her are our family, our responsibility,’ says LG Manoj Sinha Waris Fayaz Baramulla , Jul 13 (KNO): After 26 years of unimaginable pain and silence, Raja Begum, an elderly woman from north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, finally received a long-overdue measure of justice. On Sunday, the lady from Kupwar’s Lilam village, as per the...
‘Justice will be done’: FBI Director Kash Patel on arrest of terrorist Harpreet Singh in US
NEW YORK, Apr 22: Kash Patel, FBI Director, has assured that “justice will be done” following the arrest of Gangster-turned-terrorist Harpreet Singh in the US. Singh alias Happy Passia alias Jora, wanted in connection with multiple terror attacks across Punjab and who is alleged to have collaborated with Pakistan’s ISI and Khalistani group BKI, was...
‘Kashmir’s youth have passion, need platform’: Irfan Pathan in Sgr
Launches Cricket League to uplift local talent Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Apr 17 : Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan on Thursday said Kashmir’s youth have unmatched passion for cricket, but lack consistent opportunities and infrastructure to excel. Speaking at the launch of the EPIC Victory Cricket League (EVCL) in Srinagar, Pathan according to the news...
‘Miracle’ In Waters: Lotus Beds Reappear In J&K’s Wular Lake After 3 Decades
BANDIPORA, Jul 12: After nearly three decades, the lotus has bloomed once again in the Wular Lake in north Kashmir – the second largest fresh-water lake in Asia – thanks to conservation efforts after the devastating floods in 1992 had wreaked havoc with its rich ecosystem. A sea of pink lotuses — not just crucial...
‘Operation Sindoor’ Rajnath Singh to ‘pat back’ of soldiers; visit Jammu air base, Poonch forward areas tomorrow
Sajid Raina Srinagar, May 14 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit Jammu Air Force base and Poonch forward areas on Thursday, an official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). He said that the Defence Minister will interact with the soldiers and would ‘pat their backs’ for the successful conduct of “Operation...
‘Operation Sindoor’ Bharat’s Response To Brutal Killing Of Innocent People In Pahalgam: Amit Shah
New Delhi, May 7: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the ‘Operation Sindoor’ is Bharat’s response to the brutal killings of innocent people in Pahalgam. Shah’s remarks came after Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba’s...
‘Operation Sindoor’ Changed India’s Discourse, Indus Water Treaty Done In Haste: Dr Jitendra
NEW DELHI, May 17 : Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said here today that “Operation Sindoor” has changed India’s discourse, both politically as well as diplomatically and the whole world is witness to this. The Minister, who is a Member of Parliament from the Udhampur constituency of Jammu & Kashmir , also observed that the...
‘Operation Sindoor’ India’s message to world about our readiness to hit enemy hard: Rajnath Singh
Lauds Indian Navy for keeping Pakistan confined to its harbour, coast New Delhi: Describing ‘Operation Sindoor’ as India’s message to the world that it is always ready to respond to every challenge, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday lauded the Indian Navy for its combat readiness. Addressing top naval commanders in the national capital, the...
‘Operation Sindoor’ victory against Ravana of terrorism: President Murmu
Salutes Indian armed forces for giving befitting reply to terrorists, their sponsors Sajid Raina New Delhi, Oct 02 : Terming ‘Operation Sindoor’ as a victory against the Ravana of terrorism, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday praised the Indian armed forces for giving a befitting reply to terrorists and their sponsors sitting across the border. Addressing...
‘Power generation in J&K dips by nearly 45%’
Additional allocation of central pool in place: Officials Riyaz Bhat Srinagar: With the onset of winters, the local hydro power generation has taken a dip by nearly 45 percent. Top officials informed the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the hydel power generation from the local plants has reduced by nearly 500 Megawatts (MWs). The...
‘Sarhad Shauryathon’, Grand Event To Honour Kargil Heroes, Held In Ladakh
Kargil, Jun 22: “Sarhad Shauryathon”, a race to honour the valour and sacrifice of Kargil War heroes, was held at the iconic Kargil War Memorial in Drass on Sunday, drawing a large number of participants from across Ladakh and other parts of the country. The race marked the beginning of a series of commemorative events...
‘Saw Missiles, Heard Bombs In Neighbourhood’: Indian Students Recall Iran-Israel Conflict Horror
New Delhi, Jun 19: “We saw missiles in the sky and heard bombs in our neighbourhood… We were petrified”, said MBBS student Mir Khalif, his voice still trembling with fear, as he stepped out of the Delhi airport after being evacuated from war-hit Iran under Operation Sindhu. Khalif arrived in the national capital early Thursday...
‘Upset, Angry, Disgusted’: Global Demonstrations Against Israel’s Gaza Flotilla Interception
Paris: Protesters around the world on Thursday railed at Israel’s interception of a flotilla carrying aid for Gaza’s besieged Palestinians, urging greater sanctions in response. From Europe to Australia and South America, demonstrators took to the streets to condemn the treatment of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail from Barcelona last month to challenge Israel’s...
‘World No Tobacco Day’ Smoking gateway to drug abuse, major contributor to rise in cancer cases, say doctors
‘Second-hand smoke affects nearly 50 pc of families, exposes to serious health risks’ Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, May 31 : On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, health experts in Kashmir have raised serious concerns over the rising trend of smoking and its strong association with cancer and drug abuse. Speaking to the news agency—Kashmir...
“1.70 Lakh Pilgrims Offer Prayers At Mata Vaishno Devi During Navratri Yatra”
Katra (Reasi), Oct 1: Over 1.70 lakh devotees paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi temple during Navratri, with chants of ‘Jai Mata Di’ and bhajans echoing throughout Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi. Navratri, being observed from September 22 till Wednesday, is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. It holds special...
“Attack on country’s soul, will punish every terrorist”: PM Modi on Pahalgam
Sajid Raina Srinagar, Apr 24 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist and their backers who are behind the deadly Pahalgam attack that left 26 civilians dead and many injured. Addressing a public gathering in Bihar, PM Modi as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)...
“Beginning of end of terrorism in Kashmir”: Omar Abdullah in Assembly on Pahalgam attack
Says 2-minute silence in Jamia Masjid not an ordinary act; “Not right time to do politics on statehood restoration, Curse upon me even if I think of this” Owais Gul Jammu, Apr 28 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told the Legislative Assembly on Monday that Kashmir for the first time since the...
“Don’t consider us enemies”: CM Omar on reports of attacks on Kashmiri’s outside Valley
Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Apr 24 : Following reports about attacks on Kashmiri students and traders outside the Valley, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said that people should stop targeting the people of Kashmir in other states. Speaking to reporters, CM Omar, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that there...