‘Demand likely to go up as 60% cold storage chains cleared’ Jahangeer Ganaie Pulwama: Apple growers across Kashmir are witnessing a welcome turnaround this season, as demand for this fruit stored in Controlled Atmosphere (CA) units continues to rise, bringing handsome returns to orchardists. This season, the demand for the apple produce kept in cold storage units was good and many...
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SC collegium recommends appointment of Justice Arun Palli as CJ of J&K High Court
Srinagar, Apr 05 : The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended appointment of Justice Arun Palli, judge, High Court of Punjab & Haryana, as Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. In its meeting held on 4th April, 2025, the Collegium, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) has recommended appointment of Justice Arun Palli, judge, High...
Javed Rana reviews I&FC measures
Emphasises efficient water management for agricultural prosperity SRINAGAR, APRIL 05: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, today emphasised the critical need for timely completion of irrigation projects to ensure efficient water management and enhanced support to the agricultural activities. He made these remarks while chairing a meeting of Irrigation and Flood Control Department in Kashmir. Speaking on the occasion,...
CS launches IEC campaign, Inspire Podcast, Web Portal to combat drug abuse in J&K
JAMMU, APRIL 5: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today formally launched a massive five month long Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan. He reaffirmed the UT government’s resolve to combat the drug menace through sustained awareness, rehabilitation and coordination at all administrative levels. The Chief Secretary stated, “Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir is not just...
Sitharaman Refutes False Claims That ‘One Nation One Election’ Will Be Implemented In Next Polls
Chennai, Apr 5: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday dismissed the false propaganda surrounding the ‘One Nation, One Election’ concept, clarifying that it will not be implemented in the upcoming elections. Speaking at an event near here, she noted that around Rs 1 lakh crore was spent during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, and such a...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Various Infra Projects At Karwar Naval Base
KARWAR (Karnataka), Apr 5: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday inaugurated various infra projects at Karwar naval base in Karnataka. The Union minister arrived at the naval base around 1 pm where he was given a Guard of Honour at the Parade Ground. The defence minister landed at the key base in a military chopper, and is scheduled to spend...
PM Modi Accorded Grand Ceremonial Welcome At Colombo’s Independence Square
Colombo, Apr 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the historic Independence Square in the heart of the Sri Lankan capital, in perhaps the first such honour given to a foreign leader. The prime minister was received at the Square by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Modi landed in Colombo last evening after concluding...
MMU Meeting on Waqf Amendment Bill Rescheduled to April 9 Amid Union Home Minister’s Visit
Srinagar, Apr 5 : The Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) has rescheduled its upcoming meeting, originally set for Monday, April 7, 2025, at Mirwaiz Manzil, Nigeen. The meeting will now be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. According to MMU sources, the decision was made in light of the Union Home Minister’s scheduled visit to Kashmir on April 7. Given the security...
Women head only 29 Women Helpdesk against 150 established in Police Stations of J&K UT
JAMMU, Apr 4: In violation of Nirbhaya Fund guidelines, women are heading only 29 Women Helpdesks against a total 150 established in the Police Stations of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Nirbhaya Fund is a dedicated corpus fund established by the Government of India to improve the safety and security of women particularly after the 2012 Delhi...
Amid controversy over govt stand on reservation in HC, minister says CSC will meet with delegations tomorrow
Srinagar, Apr 05 : Amid growing controversy over J&K government’s stand on reservation policy in the High Court, Minister for Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo on Saturday said the cabinet -sub -committee formed on the issue will meet with some delegations on Sunday here. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), “The Cabinet sub-committee on reservation will be meeting with...
“Know our jurisdiction”: CM’s Adviser after LG’s remark on transfer row
Srinagar, Apr 06 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister’s adviser Nasir Aslam Wani Saturday said that the government wants that business rules and limitations under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act 2019 should be followed. He made the remarks after Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Friday said that he acted responsibly and entirely within the domain defined by Reorganization Act over...
Zelenskyy blames Putin for rejecting ceasefire after 16 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih
Kyiv, April 05: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday confirmed that the death toll from recent Russian strikes has reached 16 in Kryvyi Rih, including six children, while five others were killed in Kharkiv following a targeted drone attack. He further said that 34 people were also injured in the strike, which involved six “Shahed” drones.Sharing a post on X,...
505 Drug Cases, Rs 157.5 Cr Assets Seized: North Kashmir Police Ramp Up Anti-Narcotics Drive
Srinagar, April 5 (KNS): In a major crackdown on the drug menace, police across North Kashmir have intensified their operations, registering 505 drug-related cases, seizing 347 kilograms of contraband, and confiscating illegally held assets worth ?157.5 crore during 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, officials told KNS. A total of 643 individuals have been arrested under the Narcotic Drugs...
Railway Projects To Improve Connectivity Infrastructure: PM Modi
New Delhi, Apr 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that his government’s nod to four multi-tracking railway projects will improve connectivity infrastructure, boost convenience, reduce logistics costs and strengthen supply chains. He was reacting to the Union Cabinet’s approval for four projects of the Ministry of Railways involving a total cost of about Rs 18,658 crore, a government...
Satish Sharma declares open “All India University Powerlifting Championship”
Over 1200 athletes from 150 Universities participating SRINAGAR, APRIL 04: Minister for Food Civil Supply & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Information Technology, Science and Technology, ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today declared open the “All India University Powerlifting Championship 2025” at University of Kashmir. The event is being organised by the University of Kashmir in collaboration with...
Rs 6,166 cr spent on J&K Smart City projects, 288 completed, 23 ongoing
Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Apr 04 : The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs informed the Lok Sabha that 288 smart city projects have been completed in Jammu and Kashmir, while 23 projects are still ongoing. The data, accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), was presented by Minister of State, Tokhan Sahu in response to a question regarding...
NIT Srinagar’s new campus in Pulwama:NGT issues notice to Govt, NIT Director
Srinagar April 4 : As the Government is planning to set up a new campus of National Institute of Technology-NIT Srinagar at Newa area of Pulwama the National Green Tribunal-NGT has issued notice to J&K Government and Director NIT Srinagar asking them to submit a detailed response. The petition has been moved by RTI & Environmental Activist Dr Raja Muzaffar...
Omar Abdullah Deliberately Creating Situation Of Confrontation With Lg To Divert Attention: Tarun Chugh
Chandigarh, Apr 4 : BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh, who is also the party’s in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday accused J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of “deliberately creating a situation of confrontation with the office of the lieutenant governor to divert public attention from his failure to fulfil election promises”. Chugh also claimed that Lieutenant Governor Manoj...
All actions carried out within constitutional framework: LG Sinha
‘Have never overstepped my boundaries, am fully aware of my jurisdiction and responsibilities’ Srinagar, Apr 04 : Soon after 46 MLAs of the ruling coalition in Jammu and Kashmir expressed dismay over political and administrative implications of the recent transfer of 48 JKAS officers by the Lieutenant Governor’s administration, LG Sinha on Friday said that all actions have been carried...
CM Omar inaugurates ‘Almond Bloom Festival’ at Badamwari
Prominent singers enthrall audience; tourism, floriculture departments organize grand event Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Apr 04 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday inaugurated the “Almond Bloom Festival” at the iconic Badamwari garden in Srinagar’s old city, marking the onset of spring in Kashmir. The event , according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) was organized jointly by the...
J&K ruling alliance partners hold crucial meet
“Do not push us to the Wall”: NC tells GoI “This is the final appeal—respect people’s mandate,” says Tanvir Sadiq Owaise Gull Srinagar, Apr 04 : Soon after a crucial meeting at Deputy Chief Minister’s Fairview residence—chaired by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and attended by around 46 MLAs—the ruling National Conference (NC) issued a stern warning to...