Jammu, Apr 11 : Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday said to have registered a case against the then MD, J&K Cooperative Housing Corporation Ltd and others for financial irregularities. A spokesman in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau registered a case FIR No. 02/2025 u/s 5(1)(d) r/w Section...
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One More Constituent Of Hurriyat Denounces Separatism: Home Minister Amit Shah
NEW DELHI, Apr 11: Another constituent of separatist amalgam Hurriyat Conference, Jammu and Kashmir Mass Movement, has rejected secessionism and declared complete commitment to the unity of the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Friday. He said with this, as many as 12 Hurriyat-linked organisations in Jammu and Kashmir have broken off from separatism, resting trust in the...
Congratulate Centre On Bringing Back Rana But What Happened To Black Money: Farooq
SRINAGAR, Apr 11: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Friday congratulated the central government over the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana but simultaneously took a dig at the BJP over its promise of bringing back black money. “I congratulate them that they at least brought someone back. They were also going to bring back the...
Forest Department Organizes Training on Forestry Services in North Kashmir
SRINAGAR:11 APRIL:As part of the Jammu & Kashmir Forest Department’s commitment to Training and Capacity Building, a one-day workshop titled “Strategies and Approaches for Qualifying the Indian Forest Examination” was organized by the Kashmir North Circle in collaboration with the Planning & Publicity Division, Srinagar. The event took place at the Conference Hall of the North Forest Headquarters, Mazbugh Sopore....
Leopard spotted, captured alive in Kulgam village
Kulgam, Apr 11: Officials of the Wildlife Department captured a leopard alive in South Kashmir’s Kulgam District on Friday An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the leopard was spotted by locals at Oriel Kund village this morning. “Residents informed the Wildlife department, following which a team reached the spot and laid a trap,” the official said,...
India Shining Example Of Progress In World Of Uncertainties: Prez Murmu
Bratislava/Nitra (Slovakia), Apr 11: President Droupadi Murmu has invited Slovakian businesses to join the ‘Make in India’ programme, underscoring that India stands as a shining example of progress in today’s world of uncertainties. President Murmu also visited the Jaguar Land Rover facility here on Thursday and met its Indian staff and witnessed the rollout of the Land Rover Defender unit....
ACB arrests Girdawar, Lumberdar with Rs 20,000 bribe red-handed in Sgr
Srinagar, Apr 10 : Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday said to have trapped and arrested Girdawar of Chatabal and Lumberdar from Halqa Habakadal, Srinagar red-handed while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. As per a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesman said that ACB received a written complaint alleging therein that Ayaz Ahmad...
26/11 Mumbai Attacks Mastermind Tahawwur Rana Successfully Extradited: NIA
New Delhi, Apr 10 : Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was brought to India on Thursday after being “successfully extradited” from the US, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said. The 64-year-old Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin landed in Delhi in a special plane on Thursday evening, ending days of speculation of when and...
155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine war: Zelensky
KYIV, Apr 10: Alleging that China is supplying manpower to Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that at least 155 Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia in the war. This came after two Chinese fighters were captured by the Ukrainian Army earlier this week, BBC reported. Addressing a press conference, Zelensky on Wednesday said his government has information that there...
LG Sinha Sacks Two J&K Government Employees Over Terror Links
Srinagar, Apr 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered the dismissal of two employees of the Jammu and Kashmir government over their alleged terror links, sources said on Thursday. The sacked employees have been identified as Ishtiyaq Ahmad Malik, senior assistant of the Public Works Department (PWD), and Basharat Ahmad Mir, assistant wireless operator in J&K Police, they said. According...
India, Pak Armies Hold Brigade Commander-Level Flag Meeting In Poonch To Discuss Border Management
JAMMU, Apr 10 : The armies of India and Pakistan on Thursday held a brigade commander-level flag meeting along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district to discuss issues related to border management. This is the second such meeting between the two sides this month. The meeting was held at the Chakan-Da-Bagh cross-point, led by brigadier-level...
J&K Police Conduct Raids In Srinagar, Pulwama In Ongoing Crackdown On Separatists
Srinagar, Apr 10: As part of its ongoing crackdown on separatist elements, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday conducted searches in Srinagar and Pulwama districts in connection with a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) linked to banned organisations.The searches were conducted at the houses belonging to members of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat members Bashir Ahmed Bhat alias Peer Saifullaha...
Had Cordial Meeting with CM Omar, Committed to Work with Elected Govt: Amit Shah
Srinagar, April 10 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that his recent meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was cordial and centered around development and governance. According to KNS, speaking at the Rising Bharat Summit 2025 hosted by CNN-News18, Shah said, “My recent meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was cordial...
In Era Of ”Grey Zone,” Cyber Attacks Tools To Achieve Politico-Military Aims: Rajnath
Wellington (Tamil Nadu), Apr 10: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that in the era of “grey zone” and hybrid warfare, cyber attacks and disinformation campaign are tools to achieve politico-military aims. The ongoing conflicts and contemporary trends highlight the fact that traditional notions of warfare are being rewritten, he said in his address at the convocation ceremony of...
Search And Cordon Operations Underway In J&K’s Udhampur; Terrorists Trapped
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...
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...