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...
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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...
The Great Nigeen Swim Concludes with Splendid Success at Nigeen Lake
Srinagar Sep 22: The Swim N Survive Society – Kashmir, in collaboration with the Underwater Sports Association of J&K, successfully hosted the Great Nigeen Swim, marking yet another milestone in promoting endurance sports in the Valley. The event brought together 45 seasoned long-distance swimmers, including five women participants, who braved the waters of Nigeen Lake with remarkable grit and determination....
1.37 Lakh MT fresh fruits dispatched from Kashmir in 10 Days: Div Com
Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sept 22 : Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Monday said that 1.37 lakh metric tons of fresh fruits have been dispatched from the Valley in the last ten days through National Highway, Mughal Road and parcel train service. Speaking to a selected group of media persons at his office, Anshul Garg, per news agency—Kashmir News...
DIPR making efforts to create awareness on Nasha Mukht Bharat: JD Information
Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sep 22 : Joint Director Information, Dr Ahsan Ul Haq Chisti Monday said that the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu and Kashmir has been making efforts to create awareness on Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan across the districts. Speaking with reporters, the joint director, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said art has...
Jaishankar To Meet US Secy Of State Rubio In New York Today Amid H-1B Visa Fee Hike Concerns
New York: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio here on Monday for bilateral discussions, as the high-level 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) kicks in. This will be the first face-to-face meeting between Rubio and Jaishankar following President Donald Trump’s imposition of an additional 25 per cent tariff on India for Delhi’s...
Surya steers talk away from India-Pak rivalry
Dubai, Sept 22: India captain Suryakumar Yadav, while speaking after India’s emphatic Asia Cup Super Fours win over Pakistan, gently sought to steer the conversation away from the well-worn theme of an India–Pakistan “rivalry”. Responding to a question on whether Pakistan had raised their standards compared to last week’s heavy defeat, Suryakumar said, “I would like to say one thing...
J&K flood victims to get comprehensive package: LoP Sunil Sharma
Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sep 22 : Leader of Opposition in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma on Monday said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stands with the flood-hit people and those affected will get a comprehensive package. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Sunil Sharma, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the government led by Chief Minister...
I responded to Pak provocation: Abhishek Sharma
Dubai, Sept 22 : India opener Abhishek Sharma, adjudged Player of the Match, said his knock was driven by determination to stand up for his side after sensing provocation from the opposition. “Today was pretty simple — the way they were coming out to us without any reason, I did not like it at all. That’s why I went after them....
Cabinet likely to meet on Tuesday
To recommend convening of Assembly Srinagar, Sep 22 : The cabinet is likely to meet on Tuesday to take a final decision on several proposals, including a recommendation to the Lieutenant Governor for convening the autumn session of the Assembly. Sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is expected to...
5 injured after 2 vehicles collide near Zojila Pass
Ganderbal, Sep 22 : At least five persons were injured after a vehicle they were travelling in collided with another one near the Zojila Pass area on Monday, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that soon after the incident, the injured were shifted to PHC Sonamarg, where from they were referred to SKIMS Soura for specialised...
On Navaratri, PM Modi Urges Nation To Work Towards Viksit, Self-Reliant India
NEW DELHI, Sep 22: Greeting people on the first day of Navaratri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the auspicious period is special this time as it will render the mantra of ‘swadeshi’ a new energy along with the “GST-saving festival”. He called upon people to be part of a collective effort to realise the resolve of developed and...
GST reforms begin tomorrow, daily use items to become cheaper: PM Modi tells nation
Announces 12% category scrapped, 99% items moved to 5% slab, benefiting poor, middle class, businesses; Says daily items like food, medicines, health and life insurance to cost less under new simplified tax system New Delhi, Sep 21 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that from tomorrow, India will implement next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms under which...
Lakes and rivers lifelines of people, need to preserve them: LG Sinha
Says we must learn to live in harmony with nature; one-third of Dal Lake restored, 6.5 km made weed-free Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sep 21 : Terming lakes and rivers as the lifeline of people, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said it’s the collective responsibility of all to preserve the water bodies in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing Swachhta drive...
CM Omar Abdullah calls for equal tourism and industrial growth in J&K
Invites investors to harness J&K’s untapped potential Addresses 4th Meeting of CII Northern Regional Council 2025-26 in Srinagar SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today emphasized the need to complement Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism success story with an equally robust industrial growth, calling upon industry leaders to view J&K as a viable and promising investment destination. Addressing the 4th...
Lieutenant Governor inaugurates new Centre of Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital in Srinagar
LG calls upon the hospital and medical fraternity for ensuring accessible and affordable care for all and connecting the specialists with patients in rural and far-flung areas of J&K Over the past decade, modern technologies have fundamentally transformed the eye care field and today it is offering faster and more accurate diagnoses with precise treatments: LG New technologies have increased...