JAMMU, Apr 8: Three more organizations, namely Jammu Kashmir Islamic Political Party, Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Democratic League, and Kashmir Freedom Front, disassociate themselves from the Hurriyat. It is a prominent demonstration of the people’s trust in the Constitution of India within the valley. Modi Ji’s vision for a united and powerful Bharat stands even more bolstered today, as so...
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Bijbehara accident toll rises to 2, budding cricketer succumbs*
Anantnag, Apr 08 : Death toll in Bijbehara accident rose to two as the budding cricketer who had sustained critical injuries succumbed on Tuesday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) cricketer Jasif Hassan, son of Ghulam Hassan Dar of Sangam was rushed to GMC Anantnag in a critical condition last evening. Despite efforts by doctors, he succumbed...
Srinagar records season’s hottest day at 28.2 degrees Celsius
MeT issues yellow alert for April 9, predicts rains, snow, gusty winds Srinagar, Apr 07 : Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, and other parts of Kashmir recorded the hottest day of the season on Monday while as the weatherman here predicted light snow and rains on April 9 (Wednesday). According to the details available with the news...
Bandipora admin launches grassroots IEC campaign to curb Drug Abuse
DC leads awareness drive from Aloosa Block BANDIPORA, APRIL 07: As part of the UT level IEC campaign against Drug Abuse, the District Administration Bandipora today launched a comprehensive panchayat level Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign across the district. The campaign, organised in every block of district, aimed to create mass awareness and encourage public participation in preventing substance...
Girl jumps in Jhelum in Srinagar’s Rajbagh, rescued
Srinagar, Apr 07 : A girl jumped in the river Jhelum from Abdullah bridge in the Rajbagh area of Srinagar on Monday evening, officials sakd. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that soon after the incident a rescue operation was launched to trace out the girl. He said that after strenuous efforts by the State Disaster Response...
Advisor to CM meets delegations, individuals; assures prompt action on genuine concerns
SRINAGAR, APRIL 7 : Continuing government’s commitment to resolve issues of general public, Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, met various delegations and individuals at Chief Minister’s Public Service and Outreach Office, Gupkar here today. The JK Government Employees Joint Consultative Committee led by its Chairman, Aijaz Khan, called on the Advisor and highlighted various issues confronted by the...
HM Shah arrives in Srinagar, visits residence of late DySP Humayun Muzamil
Will chair meetings in Raj Bhawan, meet individuals and delegations Rehan Qayoom Mir/ Naveed Ul Haq Srinagar, Apr 07 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Srinagar on Monday evening. He was received by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Srinagar Airport. After landing in Kashmir, Shah, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) visited...
Govt Hikes Excise Duty On Petrol, Diesel By Rs 2/Litre; No Change In Retail Prices
NEW DELHI, Apr 7: The Government on Monday hiked excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre each but there will be no change in retail prices as the increase will be adjusted against the price cut that was warranted because of falling international oil prices. The excise duty on petrol was hiked to Rs 13 per...
Jammu And Kashmir Assembly Adjourned For The Day Over Waqf Act Protests
JAMMU, Apr 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly faced repeated disruptions on Monday after the speaker rejected an adjournment motion, moved by the National Conference to discuss the Waqf (Amendment) Act, saying the matter was sub judice. The House was adjourned twice amid pandemonium to reconvene and witness chaos again. The third time, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather adjourned the House...
Amit Shah Visits Forward Post Along International Border In J&K’s Kathua
JAMMU, Apr 7: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, currently on a three-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday, visited a forward post of BSF along the India-Pakistan border in Kathua district, where a massive operation against Pakistani terrorists is underway for the past fortnight, officials said. Shah flew in a helicopter to the Hiranagar sector of Kathua from Jammu...
Waqf Law: SC To Consider Listing For Hearing Pleas Challenging Validity
New Delhi, Apr 7: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider listing for urgent hearing the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan took note of the submissions of senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, that there were several...
Speaker rules out discussion on Waqf bill, says it is sub-judice
Jammu, Apr 07 (KNO): The Speaker of Jammu & Kashmir Assembly on Monday ruled out discussion on the Waqf (amendment) Bill- 2025, saying the matter is sub- judice. As soon as proceedings of the House started, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), National Conference stood up demanding discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill-2025 passed by the Parliament. “There...
Upscaling Conservation Efforts Need Of The Hour: Javed Rana
SRINAGAR, Apr 6: Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana today called for a unified approach for upscaling conservation and management of forest resources, with special focus on wildlife conservation and eco-tourism development. He made these observations while chairing a review meeting of the forest department here today. Considering the need to upscale the conservation efforts, the Minister...
CM Omar Abdullah Attends Cultural Heritage Event At Kashmir University
SRINAGAR, Apr 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that Jammu and Kashmir has faced numerous challenges over the years but is now gradually emerging from these challenges.He emphasized that efforts are underway to ensure the region becomes an equal stakeholder in the country’s overall development. The Chief Minister was speaking at Lok Samvardhan Parv, being held at the University...
Cabinet Sub-Committee On Reservation Rules Interacts With Public Delegations, Students At SKICC
SRINAGAR, Apr 6: The three member Cabinet Sub-Committee on reservation rules under the chairmanship of Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, interacted with several public delegations and students regarding their grievances on reservation rules at SKICC here today. Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana and Minister...
Cyber Police Kashmir Busts Major Mule Account Network Fueling Cyber Frauds, 21 Arrested
SRINAGAR, Apr 6: The Cyber Police Station, Kashmir Zone, Srinagar, has uncovered a vast and sophisticated network behind the creation and operation of mule bank accounts — a key enabler in large-scale cyber frauds and financial crimes. Police said that it has identified 7,200 mule bank accounts operating from the Kashmir Valley alone, created since January 2025. As many as...
3rd Lok Samvardhan Parv: We still consider J&K a state, wish to be vital part of country’s progress journey: CM Omar Abdullah
Urges Union Minister Rijiju to help clearance of key development proposals for J&K Owais Gul Srinagar, Apr 06 : Reaffirming Jammu and Kashmir’s emotional and constitutional connection with New Delhi, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that the people of J&K still consider it a state in spirit and wish to be a vital part of the country’s journey...
Waqf Bill will benefit poor, women, people from backward communities: Rijiju
Srinagar, Apr 06 (KNO): Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said that Waqf (Amendment) Bill would benefit the poor Muslims, women and people from backward communities. Talking to the reporters here, Rijiju, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, “Those who did not understand (the Bill) are unhappy.” He said, “Keeping politics...
*Govt sincere toward reservation issue, some people politicising it: Sakina Itoo*
Cabinet panel meets several delegations in Srinagar, receives feedback reservation row* Srinagar, Apr 06 (KNO): Education Minister Sakeena Itoo Sunday said that the government and the Cabinet Sub Committee (CSC) is sincere toward the reservation issue and that the affidavit was filed in a wrong way. Speaking to reporters, the minister, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)...
PM Modi Greets People On Ram Navami
Modimodimodmodi NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on Ram Navami on Sunday and wished that Lord Ram’s blessings always remain “upon us and guide us in all our endeavours”. The prime minister will be in Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram later in the day and offer prayers at the Ramanathaswamy temple. “Ram Navami greetings to everyone! May the...
12- year-old student charred to death, several others injured in fire incident at religious seminary in Tral
srinagar, Apr 06 : A 12- year- old lstudent was charred to death while severalothers were injured in a fire incident at a religious seminary in the Tral area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that fire broke out at Darul Uloom Shah-e-Hamdan in Tral town on Saturday late night, caufire sing...