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...
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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...
Man drowns in Jhelum in Bandipora, another rescued
Bandipora, Sept 06 : A man drowned in the river Jhelum while another one was rescued near Nichyari area of Baniyari in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the duo was extracting sand from the river when the incident occurred. Following the incident, police and rescue teams rushed to the spot...
GST Overhaul: Nirmala Sitharaman Writes To State Finance Ministers, Thanks Them
New Delhi, Sep 6: In a gesture underscoring the spirit of cooperative federalism, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has written to finance ministers of all states, expressing gratitude for their support and active role in helping implement the landmark overhaul of the goods and services tax (GST) regime. In an interview with PTI, Sitharaman said states made their view on...
Court allows jailed MP Er Rashid to vote in Parliament in VP election
Srinagar, Sept 06 : A Delhi court on Saturday allowed jailed Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid to travel to the Parliament to cast his vote in the upcoming Vice Presidential election on September 9. In a statement, issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), AIP Chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said the Patiala House Court has directed that Er Rashid...
Media association Handwara hold eeections, elected new body
Handwara, Sept 6: The Handwara Media Association on Saturday conducted its body elections, resulting in the selection of new office bearers. Aatif Qayoom was elected President, securing 15 votes, defeating his rival Syed Kabeer Geelani, who received 12 votes. For the post of General Secretary, Aadil Akbar was elected unopposed after his opponent’s nomination was rejected on technical grounds.Syed Imtiyaz...
NH-244 Kishtwar Opens, Udhampur Road Restoration Crosses 50%: MoS Dr Jitendra Singh
JAMMU, Sep 6: Union Minister and MoS in PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that significant progress has been made in restoring road connectivity in Kishtwar and Udhampur districts after heavy damage caused by landslides and rains. Dr. Singh posted on X that NH-244 from Thathri to Kishtwar is open by bypassing the slide area, while the Kishtwar–Chatroo–Sinthan Top...
4 arrested as Wildlife deptt strike heavy on poachers in Shallabugh wetland
Srinagar, Sep 06 :In a significant achievement, the Wildlife Department on Friday evening arrested four persons in the Shallabugh Wetland Conservation Reserve, who had ventured into the area with the purpose of hunting water birds. According to a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the operation took place around 6:30 PM on September 5, when a patrolling...
MeT Forecasts Intermittent Rain in J&K, No Major Weather Activity Till Sept 12
Srinagar, Sept 6 : The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Saturday predicted intermittent rain and thundershowers across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days but ruled out any major weather disturbance until September 12. As per the forecast, a few places may witness a brief spell of rain or thunder on September 6. On September 7 and 8, light to moderate...
Apple touches annual sales of about USD9 billion in India, ramps up stores and iPhone production
New Delhi, Sept 6 : US-based tech giant Apple has touched the annual sales mark of USD 9 billion in the last fiscal year, led by soaring iPhone demand, steady MacBook sales, and a retail strategy that is fast changing the way Indian consumers engage with the brand. Apple is looking to leverage the immense sales potential in the Indian...
CM Omar Abdullah Visits Flood-Hit Anantnag Areas To Asses Damage
ANANTNAG, Sep 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday visited different areas of South Kashmir’s Anantnag town and other flood-affected areas of the district to take stock of the situation caused by the recent heavy rains. He was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Advisor to CM Nasir Aslam Wani, Cabinet Ministers Javed Rana and Sakina Itoo, and several...
DEVOTION IN EVERY HEART*
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW): Thousands attend night long prayers at Hazratbal Devotees seek blessings, recall Prophet’s (SAW) message of compassion, peace; celebrations not limited to Hazratbal alone, Mosques, khanqah’s, shrines across Valley reverberate with prayers Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar: On the beautiful banks of the Dal Lake Srinagar, the Hazratbal shrine glowed with faith and fervor, as thousands of devotees from across...
Himachal Landslide: Bodies of 2 Kashmiris recovered, rescue ops on
Sajid Raina Srinagar, Sept 05 : Rescue teams in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district recovered the bodies of two Kashmiri residents following a massive landslide in the Inner Akhara Bazaar, officials said on Friday. The landslide, triggered by heavy monsoon rains on Thursday morning, flattened residential houses and buried several people under debris. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)...
CM Omar Abdullah chairs high-level meeting to review flood situation in Kashmir valley
Calls for embankment reinforcement at vulnerable spots, swift relief measures, restoration of essential services SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 05: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the flood situation in the Kashmir valley with a focus on rescue, relief and rehabilitation measures. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Minister for Health & Medical...
J&K Rains: CM Omar Abdullah Calls For Swift Restoration Of Essential Services
Srinagar, Sep 5: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday directed reinforcing of vulnerable spots, evacuation of people from inundated villages, and round-the-clock monitoring in view of the flood situation in the valley. Chairing a meeting here on the post-flood scenario, the chief minister also directed for swift restoration of essential services, including power, water supply and road...
Sakeena Itoo extends greetings to teaching community on Teachers Day
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 05: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo has extended her warm greetings to teaching community on Teacher’s Day, celebrated on 5th September across the country to honor the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India’s second President and a respected philosopher and educator. In her message, the Minister extended her heartfelt gratitude to all teachers, who are true torchbearers...
CM Omar chairs meeting to review post-flood scenario in J&K
Srinagar, Sept 05 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting on the post-flood scenario in Jammu and Kashmir and directed reinforcement of vulnerable spots. In a post on X, office of the Chief Minister, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), informed that he directed reinforcement of vulnerable spots, evacuation of people from inundated villages, a round-the-clock monitoring through...