New Delhi: China firmly opposes the Trump administration’s 50 per cent tariffs on India as it is “unfair and unreasonable” and New Delhi and Beijing should scale up economic ties to jointly counter the challenge, Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong said on Monday. Xu also said that both India and China are victims of terrorism and Beijing stands ready to work with...

Lieutenant Governor addresses Foundation Day Ceremony of University of Jammu
We need to adopt a multi-dimensional approach to make the earth better for the future generations: LG Sinha It is our shared responsibility to protect Mother Earth and promote the culture of environmental awareness at all levels of society: LG JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 08: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha delivered the keynote address at Foundation Day ceremony of University of Jammu,...

CM reviews preparations for Kashmir Marathon-2025, launches promotional video
Event scheduled for November 2, will host different formats and other attractions SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting to review preparations for the upcoming Kashmir Marathon-2025, a flagship sporting event aimed at promoting sports, fitness, tourism, and Kashmir’s vibrant culture. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the CM, Nasir Aslam Wani; Additional Chief Secretary...

TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: DC Srinagar reviews progress in testing, tracking & treatment
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 08: In order to review the progress towards Tuberculosis-Free Srinagar under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in the district and assess the measures taken to achieve the goal of a TB Free status, a meeting of District TB Control Society was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar Akshay Labroo (Chairman District TB Control Society) here...

High Court Contributes ₹54.40 Lakh to Chief Minister’s Relief Fund
SRINAGAR, Sept 8: In a gesture of solidarity and compassion, the High Court today handed over a cheque of Rs. 54,40,500/- to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for the rehabilitation and welfare of those who have suffered due to recent devastating floods in the region. The Judiciary took this noble step with an aim to support the people affected...
SKIMS director advocates for home cooked meals over processed food
Srinagar, Sep 8 : Director of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), M Ashraf Ganie, today underscored the need to revive traditional practices like home-cooked meals, emphasizing that the kitchen serves as both a center of social bonding and a cornerstone of healthy living. He was speaking at an awareness programme on ‘Endometriosis: A Healthcare Crisis’ organized by the department...

“LG Expresses Gratitude to PM Modi, JP Nadda for Approving 50 MBBS Seats at SMVDIME”
Jammu, Sept 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda for sanctioning 50 MBBS seats for the newly established Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) at Kakryal. He said the move fulfills the resolve of the Shrine Board to provide world-class medical education in Jammu and Kashmir...

Second terrorist killed in Kulgam encounter, ops on
Umaisar Gull Ganaie Srinagar, Sept 08 : One more terrorist has been killed in the ongoing encounter in the Guddar forest area of Kulgam district, taking the toll to two, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said based on a specific intelligence input, a joint search operation was launched in the Guddar forest. He said after...
Without proper infrastructure, cricket in J&K won’t progress: Azharuddin
Baramulla, Sept 8 : Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin on Monday said that the development of cricket in Jammu and Kashmir is possible only when an elected body takes charge of the game in the region. Speaking during his visit to Baramulla, Azharuddin said cricket cannot progress under ad-hoc arrangements. “You can’t run an association or administration every time. There...

Floods Take A Toll On Jammu Kashmir’s Agriculture; 140 Lakh Hectares Land Hit In Jammu Region Alone
The recent floods in Jammu region have washed away huge swathes of land along with standing crops leaving farmers in distress. By Amir Tantray Jammu: The recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir have caused a huge loss to the agriculture sector in the union territory hitting an estimated 140 lakh hectares of agriculture land across 10 districts of Jammu province, a top...

EAM Jaishankar to represent India at BRICS Virtual Summit
New Delhi, Sep 8 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is to represent India at a BRICS Virtual Summit being hosted today by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to discuss the Trump Tariffs. The Summit is to be held at 4.30 pm today. The summit has been convened by Brazil, the current chair of BRICS, to discuss the...
Special Crime Wing Srinagar Conducts Raids In J&K’s Ganderbal
Srinagar, Sept 8: The Special Crime Wing Srinagar (Crime Branch) on Monday carried out searches at multiple locations in district Ganderbal in connection with a case registered under FIR No. 23/2024 U/S 302 IPC. According to official statement, searches are currently underway at the residential houses of “Mohammad Afzal Sheikh, son of Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, and Farooq Ahmad Sheikh, also...

NIA searches 22 locations in 5 regions, including J&K
Srinagar, Sept 08 : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out searches at 22 locations across five regions, including J&K UT, in connection with a terror related case, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the raids are being conducted simultaneously at multiple places with the assistance of local police and paramilitary forces.nn...

Encounter breaks out in Kulgam
Umaisar Gull Ganie Kulgam, Sept 08 : An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Guddar forest area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the gunfight began after a joint team of Police, Army’s 9 RR, and CRPF launched a search operation in the...
Flash Floods Ravage Paddy, Apple Crops In South Kashmir
Srinagar, Sept 7: Flash floods in Kashmir have destroyed standing paddy — mainly rice and apple — spread over thousands of acres in four southern districts of the valley, leaving farmers staring at cumulative losses running into hundreds of crores. As the Jhelum swelled due to incessant rains and cloudbursts, overflowing waters washed away rice fields in several areas of...
Massive Fire Guts Mir Saw Mills in Hayatpora Beerwa, Losses Estimated at 40 Lakh
Ubaid Mehdi Budgam, Sept 7 : A devastating fire late Saturday night reduced Mir Saw Mills in Hayatpora area of Beerwa, Budgam, to ashes, inflicting losses worth nearly ₹40 lakh. As per news agency JKNS, the mill owner said goods valued at around ₹30 lakh, besides costly machinery, were completely destroyed in the blaze. “We were informed about the fire...

Nanotechnology emerging as game changer, no longer confined to labs: LG Sinha
Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sept 07 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that nanotechnology is a game changer and that it is no longer confined to laboratories and has entered almost every industry. Addressing the inaugural session of 5-day International Conference on nanotechnology at the Kashmir University, LG Sinha, per news agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said the...

340 Kg of ‘unlabeled meat’ seized at Sgr Airport
Officials say probe underway Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sep 07 : Authorities on Sunday seized a huge consignment of unlabeled meat, weighing around 340 kilograms, at Srinagar Airport after enforcement teams flagged suspicious cargo movement, a senior official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). They said, the enforcement wing deployed at the Air Cargo Srinagar, received specific information about...

India emerging as force to reckon with, Op Sindoor made it clear: LG Sinha
Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sept 07 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that ‘Operation Sindoor’ made it clear to the world that India is emerging as a force to reckon with. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 5-day International Conference at the Kashmir University, LG Sinha, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said Jammu and Kashmir’s security sector...

MHA team arriving in Kashmir to assess flood damages
Srinagar, Sep 7 A team from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is arriving in Kashmir today to assess the damage caused by the recent spell of heavy rainfall that triggered floods in parts of the Valley, officials said. The team will conduct on-the-spot assessments of affected areas, review the relief and rehabilitation measures carried out in impacted areas, and...

CM Omar Abdullah offers Magrib prayers at Hazratbal Shrine on Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW)
Prays for peace, harmony, prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 06: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today joined the devotees at the revered Hazratbal Shrine here on the auspicious occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). The Chief Minister offered Magrib Namaz (evening prayers) at the shrine, which houses the sacred Moy-e-Muqaddas (Holy Relic of Prophet Muhammad, PBUH). After the prayers, he was...