Udhampur, Apr 10: Search and cordon operations were underway in the Marta village of Udhampur district after an encounter took place between security forces and suspected terrorists. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhampur, Amod Ashok Nagpure, provided updates on the ongoing operation and stated that information had been received that two to three terrorists had been hiding in the middle...
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No J&K Govt Ever Tolerated Terrorism; People’s Cooperation Must To Eliminate Militancy: CM Omar
Jammu, Apr 9 : Asserting that no government ever tolerated terrorism, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reiterated that the people’s cooperation is a must to eliminate militancy which was at its lowest ebb in 2014. He also said there will be no shortfall in the efforts for restoration of promised statehood to the Union Territory. “I...
Speaker forms House Committee to probe JJM irregularities in J&K
Hasnain Masoodi to lead 11-member panel Sajid Raina Srinagar, Apr 09 : Speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather Wednesday formed a House Committee to investigate the alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the region. The committee was formed following repeated demands from several members on the floor of the House....
Briefly Came Across Omar, Farooq At Tulip Garden: Rijiju Seeks To Clarify Meeting
Srinagar , Apr 9: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju Wednesday sought to clarify the controversy surrounding his meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his father Farooq Abdullah at Tulip Garden, saying the interaction was just a coincidence. “A beautiful morning walk became a political discussion, echoed even in J&K Assembly too! I briefly came across...
Budget Session concludes: Speaker adjourns Assembly Sine Die
JAMMU, APRIL 09: Speaker of the J&K Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather today adjourned the House sine die. The 21 days assembly session commenced on 3rd March with LG’s address and culminated today on 9th April 2025 afternoon. The Speaker informed the house that during the Session, 1355 questions were received; 154 main questions were taken up during this session...
Encounter breaks out in Udhampur
Udhampur, Apr 09 encounter : An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in village Jopher, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Ramnagar in Udhampur district. Oficials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that an encounter broke out during a joint search operation launched by the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) and other security forces. ...
83,000 domicile certificates granted to non-state subjects in 2 years: J&K Govt*
Over 35 lakh domicile certificates issued‘ Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Apr 09 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday disclosed that around 83,742 domicile certificates have been granted to non-state subjects in the Union Territory over the past two years. In a written response to MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para, the government as per the news agency — Kashmir...
Justice Sanjeev Kumar Appointed Acting Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh High Court
Srinagar, Apr 9 : The Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, has notified the appointment of Justice Sanjeev Kumar as the Acting Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, as per a notification accessed by news agency JKNS. The appointment comes under Article 223 of the Constitution of India and will be effective from...
Will establish women centre in J&K: Farooq Abdullah
Says time has come to ensure women get their rights to build strong nation Srinagar, Apr 09 : National Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that the time has come to give women their rights to build a strong nation and added that a women centre will be established in Jammu and Kashmir soon. Talking to reporters,...
Waqf Act Row: LoP Sharma says NC wants to protect relatives, workers who encroached land in Kashmir
Jammu, Apr 09 : Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly and senior Bharatiya Janat party (BJP) leader, Sunil Sharma on Wednesday said that the National Conference (NC) is trying to the shield their relatives and workers, who have encroached the Waqf land. Talking to reporters, Sharma as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that NC is least...
Portugal reiterates its support for India’s permanent seat in UNSC
LSIBON, Apr 8: Portugal has reiterated its support for India’s bid for permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday. Briefing the media on the conclusion of President Droupadi Murmu’s two-day State Visit to Portugal, Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal said that both countries are cooperating at various multilateral fora, including the United...
Speaker adjourns House after BJP legislators enter into well over rejection of adjournment motion on unemployment
NC legislators continue protests over Waqf law Srinagar, Apr 09 : The Legislative Assembly witnessed tumultuous scenes on Wednesday as BJP MLAs stormed into the well of the House to protest against rejection of their adjournment motion over unemployment. Simultaneously, NC MLAs continued with their protests to seek discussion on the Waqf (amendment) Bill- 2025. The chaos began as soon...
Woman rescued after jumping into Jhelum in Sgr
Srinagar, Apr 08 : A woman jumped into the river Jhelum from Budshah Bridge in Srinagar on Tuesday, prompting a swift rescue operation by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that soon after the incident, SDRF personnel launched a rescue operation and successfully pulled the woman out of the...
J&K To Spearhead India’s Global Initiative For Himalaya’s Climate Concerns: Dr Jitendra
CHENANI, UDHAMPUR, Apr 8 : Today India opens a gateway into climate forecast and research in the Himalayas, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh while inaugurating the first-ever “Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric...
NC rules out support to no-confidence motion against Speaker
Jammu, Apr 08 : The ruling National Conference (NC) on Tuesday said that it would not support the no-confidence motion brought by Kashmir-based opposition parties against Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather. Speaking to reporters after the Speaker adjourned the Legislative Assembly, NC MLA Salman Sagar, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that they would not support the no- confidence...
Man killed in scuffle over land dispute in Nowgam
Srinagar, Apr 8 : A man from Budgam district was killed in a scuffle over a land dispute at Pohru village of Nowgam area on Tuesday, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the incident took place when a confrontation broke out between two parties over a land-related issue. He said during the altercation, one person...
Security review meet chaired by Amit Shah begins at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar
Srinagar, Apr 08 : Security review meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah began at the Raj Bhavan in Srinagar with Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and other top security officials in attendance, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the meeting is being held in the auditorium hall of the Raj Bhavan by Home Minister...
Over 4 lakh kanals state land under illegal occupation in J&K: Govt
Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Apr 08 : Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said that a staggering 4,28,204 Kanals and 13 Marlas state ans kahcharai land is under illegal occupation across the Union Territory. Replying to a query by MLA Farooq Ahmad Shah, the minister incharge, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that they have taken concrete measures...
J&K LG Recommends Regularization Bill for Temporary Workers
Srinagar Apr 8: In a move aimed at addressing the long-standing demands of temporary government employees, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has recommended the introduction of “The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Special Provisions for Regularization of Adhoc, Daily Wagers, Need-Based, and Other Temporary Workers) Bill, 2025” in the Legislative Assembly. The proposed legislation, listed as Private Members’ Bill No....
Amit Shah, J&K CM Omar Abdullah Chair High-Level Meet in Srinagar
Srinagar, Apr 8 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar to review the status of ongoing developmental projects across the Union Territory. As per details available with news agency JKNS, LG Manoj Sinha and other senior administrative officials from various departments were...
COAS visits Srinagar to review security, operational preparedness
Srinagar, Apr 8: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi visited Srinagar to assess the current security situation and review the operational preparedness of the forces, Army said on Tuesday. The Army’s chief visit comes on a day when Union Home Minister Amit Shah is on a three-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir. The Home Minister is scheduled...