Srinagar, Oct 15 : Apni Party on Wednesday expelled Muntazir Mohiuddin from the basic membership of the party with immediate effect. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a meeting of Parliamentary Affairs Committee (PAC) of Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party was held today at the party headquarters, Church Lane, Srinagar, under the chairmanship of Mohammad Dilawar Mir. During...
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Qamarwari Axe Attack: Sgr Police arrest 3 accused, weapon used recovered
Srinagar, Oct 15 : Srinagar Police on Wednesday said to have arrested three individuals involved in an axe attack on 18-year-old boy near Haroon Bakery, Qamarwari, on October 14 (Tuesday). The police said the arrests were made during overnight raids across the city, and the weapon used in the assault has been recovered. A police spokesperson in a statement issued...
Sgr Police conduct raids on residences of terrorist aides
Srinagar, Oct 15 : In its sustained efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and curb unlawful activities, Srinagar Police on Wednesday conducted extensive raids at multiple locations across the city. The searches were carried out at the residences of terrorist associates and overground workers (OGWs) affiliated with proscribed terrorist organizations, in connection with ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention)...
LG Manoj Sinha visits Dardpora Kupwara, meets terror victim families; says ‘no family affected by terrorism will be left behind in J&K’s journey of peace and progress’
Kupwara, Oct 15 : Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Wednesday visited Dardpora in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, where he met local residents and families affected by terrorism. During the visit, as per news gathering agency Kashmir Indepth News Service (KINS) the LG directed Deputy Commissioner Kupwara and SSP to expedite pending cases related to terror victim families...
Gold Hit Record Rs 1.27 Lakh/10 G, Crosses USD 4,200/ Ounce On Fed Rate Cut Hopes
New Delhi, Oct 15: Gold prices on Wednesday surged by Rs 1,244, reaching a new all-time high of Rs 1,27,500 per 10 grams in domestic futures trade, while the yellow metal breached the USD 4,200 per ounce level in global markets, fuelled by strong safe-haven demand. Analysts said traders rushed to safe-haven assets after renewed geopolitical and trade worries clouded...
Devyani, Mohsin named as candidates for bye-polls
Srinagar, Oct 15 : The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday named Devyani Rana and Aga Syed Mohsin as its candidates for by-polls in Jammu and Kashmir. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer(KNO), the central election committee of BJP has approved names of Devani Rana and Aga Syed Moshin as candidates for Nagrota and Budgam segments, respectively. Devyani is the daughter...
India Elected To UN Human Rights Council For Seventh Time
The UN Human Rights Council consists of 47 member states elected by the UN General Assembly for three-year terms under equitable geographic distribution rules. New York: India has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-28 term, marking the country’s seventh stint on the Geneva-based rights body. Announcing the results of the election held on Tuesday,...
JKCA, Mumbai lock horns in Ranji Trophy opener at SK Stadium
Umran Malik left out as Auqib Nabi strikes early for hosts Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Oct 15 : The much-anticipated Ranji Trophy 2025-26 kicked off in Srinagar on Wednesday with Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), taking on star studded Mumbai at the Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar. After winning the toss, J&K skipper, as per the news agency—Kashmir News...
Public delegations, Legislators call on CM at Srinagar Raabita office
Highlight developmental priorities and public issues SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 14: Various public delegations today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his public outreach Raabita Office here in Srinagar and apprised him of a wide range of public issues and developmental concerns. The delegations comprising representatives from different areas of Kashmir projected demands relating to infrastructure, civic amenities, power, water supply...
Diamond Jubilee Commemoration of India’s victory over Pakistan in 1965 war
Unwavering devotion to ex-servicemen is the fundamental foundation of my policies. Personally, for me the land of veterans is no less than a pilgrimage site: LG Sinha No one can dare raise their eyes towards our country: LG Sinha JAMMU, OCTOBER 14: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, today paid tribute to martyrs and felicitated ex-servicemen to mark commemoration of...
CM Omar Abdullah reviews progress of development works in Baramulla
Inaugurates projects worth ₹ 525 lakh BARAMULLA, October 14: Continuing with his district review meetings to personally evaluate development initiatives in various districts, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Baramulla today and chaired a high-level meeting to assess the district’s progress in execution of works and implementation of various government schemes The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Ministers...
Lieutenant Governor inaugurates J&K Police’s Diwali Mela in Jammu
LG urges the people to buy Swadeshi and products made by Self-help Groups and local artisans Let us boost our local economy, empower local entrepreneurs, increase employment and strengthen UT’s overall economic position: LG This Diwali ‘Vocal for Local’ should be our mission to boost self-reliance and national pride: LG Sinha LG appeals to all the families to buy handicrafts,...
Sajad Lone accuses CM of denying RS ticket to Congress at behest of BJP
“Will never vote for NC” Peerzada Ummer Srinagar, Oct 14 : Peoples Conference (PC) Chairman Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday announced that he will not vote for National Conference (NC) candidates in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Lone accused the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir of aligning with the BJP and betraying Congress. As per the news agency—Kashmir News...
3 killed in head-on collision between auto-rickshaw and bus in Katra
Yogesh Katra, Oct 14 : At least three persons were killed and tow other injured after a head-on collision between an auto-rickshaw and a bus in Serli village near Katra on Tuesday morning. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the accident took place on a road connecting the helipad to Katra, a key route for pilgrims...
Don’t know anything: CM Omar on Aga Ruhulla’s Budgam campaign remark
Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Oct 14 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that he has no knowledge about senior party leader and MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi’s decision to stay away from the National Conference’s campaign for bypolls in Budgam. CM Omar, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), made the remarks on the sidelines of the FICCI National Executive...
Muntazir Mohiuddin likely to quit Apni Party
‘Will contest Budgam bypolls as independent candidate’ Naveed Ul Haq Ganaiee Budgam, Oct 14 : Apni Party Chief Spokesperson, Muntazir Mohiuddin would likely resign from the party and contest the upcoming Budgam by-elections as an independent candidate. Speaking exclusively to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Muntazir confirmed that he will contest the Budgam bypolls as an independent candidate. “I...
Tourism revival hasn’t been easy, hopes on winter season now: CM Omar
Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Oct 14 : Stating that the revival of tourism hasn’t been a journey without challenges, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir hopes to rebuild tourism on snowfall to woo visitors. Addressing an event at a Srinagar hotel, CM Omar, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that there is a clear...
Egyptian President Calls Trump’s Mideast Peace Plan The Region’s ‘Last Chance’ For Stability
Sharm El Sheikh: The Egyptian president told a summit of world leaders Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump’sMideast proposal represents the “last chance” for peace in the region and reiterated his call for a two-state solution, saying Palestinians have the right to an independent state. The summit in Egypt’s Red Sea resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh was aimed at supporting the...
Two terrorists killed in Kupwara as Army foils infiltration bid along LOC
Waris Fayaz Kupwara, Oct 14 : Two infiltrators were killed on Tuesday after security forces foiled an infiltration attempt in the Machil sector near the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said. Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that alert troops noticed suspicious movement near the Line of Control and opened fire, triggering a brief...
Speaker Rather reviews arrangements for forthcoming annual Urs of Hazrat Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA)
BUDGAM, OCTOBER 13: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather today chaired a high level meeting at Town Hall, Char-i-Shareef here to review the arrangements for upcoming annual Urs of Hazrat Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA) at holy Char-i-Shareef Shrine. During the meeting, the Speaker directed the officers to ensure that no inconvenience is caused to the devotees during...
Chief Secretary Reviews Functioning of JKRLM
Stresses on convergence of livelihood schemes to empower rural women SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 13: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the functioning of the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) and directed for effective convergence of the Mission with Mission YUVA, PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME), and the Lal Ded Stree Shakti...