Yogesh Kishtwar, Apr 12 : Death toll in the ongoing Chhatru encounter in Kishtwar District rose to three with the killing of two more terrorists last night, officials said on Saturday. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the operation was launched in Chhatru forest area of Kishtwar District on April 9, after suspicious movement of terrorists was...

JAMMU, APRIL 11: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired the 13th UT Level NCORD (Narcotics Coordination) meeting to review progress on tackling drug trafficking and abuse across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting highlighted key achievements, ongoing challenges and future strategies to curb the menace of narcotics in the region. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary gave a set of comprehensive...

Srinagar April 11: Dr Anunaya Chaubey, Provost of Anant National University, interacted with the media during hisvisit to Kashmir from 9-15 April 2025 to create awareness amongst students and educators about design thinking and design as a discipline. Through impactful workshops for both students and teachersand meetings with distinguished leaders, Dr Chaubey showcased Anant National University’s pioneering approach to design...

JAMMU, APRIL 11: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, ARI & Trainings, Satish Kumar Sharma, today inaugurated a three day painting exhibition at Kala Kendra, Jammu, showcasing the remarkable works of renowned artist Muneer Ali Khan. The exhibition, being organized by Kala Kendra Jammu, featured a  collection of art...

Jammu, April 11: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar on Friday complimented the troops for their swift action in neutralising a terrorist in Kishtwar, and reiterated the army’s commitment to keeping the region free of terror. One terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Friday, while a combing...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...