Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Sept 18 : Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday said that all exams will be held on time and per academic calendar in Jammu and Kashmir. She also that government is seeking suggestion from all stakeholders over compensating the academic loss faced by students. Speaking to reporters, Minister Itoo, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said...
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CM Omar inaugurates Convention Centre in Gulmarg
Raja Syed Rather Gulmarg, Sept 18 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday inaugurated a Convention Centre in Gulmarg, stating that it should not become a burden on the government. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the centre, CM Omar, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that it is important to utilise this centre so that it can generate revenue...
After 3-Week Disruption, Vaishno Devi Yatra Back on Track With Strong Turnout
Katra/Jammu, Sep 18: Registration for the pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi resumed on Thursday morning after authorities decided to give a go ahead for the yatra that was briefly suspended due to inclement weather. After a 22-day suspension due to a landslide and heavy rainfall, the pilgrimage to the shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s...
Anti Corruption Court Doda convicts two R&B Engineers in trap case
Doda, Sep 18 : The Anti Corruption Court Doda convicted two Engineers of Roads and Building (R&B) department in a trap case. According to a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the spokesman said that the Judge, Anti-Corruption Court Doda, Archana Charak, convicted two Engineers—Syed Ikhlaq Hussain Peer, AEE, and Raja Faisal, JE—both then posted in PWD...
India: Global Community Must Prevent LeT, JeM From Exploiting Afghan Soil For Terror Activities
United Nations, Sep 18: India has called on the international community to ensure UN-designated terror entities, including Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, as well as their facilitators, no longer exploit Afghan territory for terrorist activities. “India is closely monitoring the security situation in Afghanistan,” India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said on Wednesday. “The international community must coordinate...
India To Assess Impact Of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defence Pact
New Delhi, Sep 18: A day after Pakistan and Saudi Arabia inked a strategic defence pact, India on Thursday said it will study the implications of the move for its national security as well as for regional and global stability. The agreement states that “any aggression against either of the two countries shall be considered as an aggression against both”,...
ICC Turns Down Pakistan’s Request To Remove Pycroft; Team Fails To Appear For Asia Cup Game Against UAE
DUBAI, Sep 17: Pakistan’s cricket team on Wednesday refused to leave its hotel for the must-win Asia Cup group match against the UAE after the country’s demand to have Andy Pycroft removed as match referee was rejected for a second time by the ICC. Pakistan had held Pycroft responsible for the embarrassment it faced after Indian players refused to shake...
14-year-old girl dies in Rainawari accident
Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sep 17 : Heart-wrenching scenes unfolded in Rainawari on Wednesday as the body of a 14-year-old girl, who died in a road accident at Jogi Lanker, Srinagar, was brought to her home. Witnesses told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the narrow lanes of the Gurpora locality echoed with cries as relatives, neighbours and classmates...
Over 2,400 stranded fruit trucks cleared via Mughal road, Ramban: Minister Javed Dar
Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Sept 17 : Minister Javed Dar on Wednesday said that around 2,400 stranded fruit trucks have been allowed to move via Mughal Road and Ramban with Speaking with reporters in Gulmarg, the minister, per the news agency — Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the Srinagar-Jammu highway is already through and today traffic is moving smoothly from...
Key narcotic smuggler absconding for over 3 years arrested in Kathua: SIA Kashmir
Srinagar, Sept 17 : The State Investigation Agency on Tuesday arrested a key narcotic smuggler who was wanted in a narco-terror case and was evading arrest for the last 3 years. In a statement, issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the SIA the accused Zafraan Khan of Uri was apprehended from Kathua district and his arrest marks a severe...
Director Sericulture J&K Chairs Review Meeting on CAPEX, HADP & CSS Schemes
Srinagar, September 17 : Mr. Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, IAS, Director Sericulture J&K today chaired a comprehensive review meeting with the officers of Kashmir Division at the Directorate of Sericulture, Srinagar. The meeting was aimed to assess the physical and financial progress made under the ongoing CAPEX, Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and other Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) being implemented by...
PM Modi: Our Soldiers Crushed Pakistan Within Moments
Dhar (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Indian soldiers brought Pakistan to its knees “in the blink of an eye” during Operation Sindoor. He was addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone for the Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. Modi also launched...
Nation Witnessing Rapid Progress Under PM Modi’s Leadership: LG Manoj Sinha At JLNM Hospital
Srinagar, Sep 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that India is moving forward at an unprecedented pace under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He made the remarks during his visit to JLNM Hospital Srinagar, where he distributed fruits to patients as part of the ongoing “Sewa Pakhwada” campaign. Speaking to reporters at JLNM hospital LG Sinha...
J&K govt offers SRTC trucks to fruit growers
“Will provide them service upon request”: Javaid Dar Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sep 17 : In a significant move, the Jammu and Kashmir government announced on Tuesday that it will provide State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) trucks to fruit growers upon request. Speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Horticulture Minister Javaid Ahmad Dar said they are ready to...
Under PM Modi’s leadership India became world’s 4th largest economy: LG Sinha on his birthday
Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Sept 17 : Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha on Wednesday India is the fourth largest economy in the world and that over 25 crore people have come out of poverty under the leadership of PM Modi. Speaking with reporters, LG Sinha, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that Jammu and Kashmir will...
Rajnath Singh Clarifies: No Outside Intervention in Anti-Terror Operations
Hyderabad, Sep 17: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday virtually rejected US President Donald Trump’s claims of intervening to stop the Indo-Pak conflict following Operation Sindoor, saying the action against terrorists was not suspended due to any third-party mediation. Speaking at the ‘Hyderabad Liberation Day’ celebrations organised by the union government here, he said ‘Operation Sindoor’ would resume if any...
Fruit-laden trucks to move towards Jammu today at 11 AM: IG Traffic
Srinagar, Sep 17 : Inspector General of Police (Traffic), M. Suleman Choudhary, on Wednesday said that fruit-laden trucks will be allowed to proceed towards Jammu along the Srinagar-Jammu highway today at 11:00 AM. Speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Choudhary said that heavy motor vehicles will be permitted to move towards Jammu. “Light motor vehicles should take...
Mata Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage Resumes After 3-Week Halt
KATRA, Sep 17: Amid chants of ‘Jai Mata Di’, the pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills resumed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Wednesday, after a suspension of 22 days due to a devastating landslide that claimed 34 lives and injured 20, officials said. The Shrine Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) announced the reopening of...
Israel slams UN Commission report finding it guilty of genocide in Gaza
Jerusalem, Sep 17: The UN Commission publishing its report on Israel and its actions in Gaza, accused the country of partaking in genocide, as defined under the 1948 Genocide Convention, leading to furious backlash from Jerusalem which proceeded to mock the report. Israel has junked the report, with the foreign ministry calling it ‘fake’, and accusing it of being penned...
Over 2200 fruit-laden trucks evacuated via Mughal Road during past 24 hours: Div Com Kashmir
Visits Aglar Fruit Mandi & Peer Ki Gali, engages with growers & stakeholders to ensure smooth transportation President Fruit Growers & Traders Association expresses gratitude to Chief Secretary J&K for prompt & timely action SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 16: In a major relief to fruit growers and traders of valley, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today informed that over 2,200...
Sakeena Itoo reviews power sector scenario in Kulgam district
Directs for reliable, affordable power supply, transparency in billing SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 16: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here and conducted an extensive review of the electricity supply and distribution framework in Kulgam district. The meeting was attended by MD KPDCL, Mehmood Shah; Special Secretary Power Development...