Karra to chair meeting of MLAs, senior Leaders Srinagar, Oct 12 : Amid the ongoing stalemate between the National Conference and the Congress over Rajya Sabha seat allocations, the Congress has convened a crucial meeting of its senior leaders and MLAs at the party headquarters on Sunday afternoon. Speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), senior party leader and...
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ACB Sgr probes J&K Police Officer for amassing illegal wealth, conducts searches in Budgam
Srinagar, Oct 11 : Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Srinagar on Saturday said to have registered a case against Police Officer for amassing disproportionate assets and conducted searches in Budgam. A spokesman in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), ACB Police Station Srinagar has registered a case under FIR number 20/2025 against a public servant, Peer Zada Mushkoor...
BJP to Announce Rajya Sabha Candidates from J&K in Srinagar Meeting
Ravinder Raina, Nirmal Singh Among Probable Names Srinagar, Oct 11 : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to hold a high-level meeting in Srinagar tomorrow to finalize its nominees for three Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir. Senior party leaders from both the Union Territory and New Delhi are expected to participate in the deliberations, which will be...
Major land scam uncovered in Sgr; ACB initiates criminal probe
Srinagar, Oct 11 : Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has initiated a major criminal investigation after uncovering a large-scale scam involving the illegal exchange and manipulation of valuable evacuee land in Srinagar. A spokesman in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the investigation has brought to light serious irregularities and fraudulent acts allegedly committed...
Several injured after vehicle hit by landslide in Kishtwar
Kishtwar, Oct 11 : More than half a dozen people were injured after a Cruiser vehicle was hit by a landslide at Sigdi Balana area of Kishtwar district on Saturday morning, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the incident occurred when the vehicle was passing through the Sigdi Balana stretch and was suddenly struck...
LG Manoj Sinha Honors Soldiers Who Lost Lives In Harsh Weather During Kokernag Operation
Srinagar, Oct 11: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday paid tributes to two soldiers who lost their lives battling extreme weather conditions during counter-terror operations at Kokernag in Anantnag district. The L-G visited the Srinagar-based headquarters of the Army’s Chinar Corps at the Badami Bagh Cantonment, and laid floral wreaths on the coffins as a mark of...
‘Deadlock’ between ruling allies over seat-sharing deal for RS Polls
NC offers ‘risky’ seat, Congress wants ‘safe’ seat; talks still underway Srinagar, Oct 11 : The ‘deadlock’ within the ruling alliance continues over the seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. While the National Conference is offering the ‘risky’ seat to the Congress, the latter is pushing for one of the three ‘safer’ seats. Sources told the news agency—Kashmir...
Thousands throng Dastgeer Sahab shrines (RA) on Friday following
Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Oct 10 GYA: The narrow streets of Khanyar in Srinagar and Sarai Bala turned deeply devotional on Friday as an ocean of devotees gathered to observe the Friday following Urs Mubarak of the revered saint, Hazrat Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA), popularly known as Dastageer Sahib (RA). From Khanyar Chowk to Sheeraz Chowk, the air...
SC Gives Centre Four Weeks To Reply On Pleas Seeking Restoration Of Jammu & Kashmir’s Statehood
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday gave four weeks to the central government to file its response on a batch of pleas seeking restoration of statehood to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The matter came up for hearing before a bench led by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and comprising Justice K Vinod Chandran. Solicitor General...
Sakeena Itoo reviews performance, functioning, progress of School, Higher Education Deptts.
Also assesses progress of works on ongoing projects Calls for stringent monitoring, field-level inspections to address delays, remove bottlenecks SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 10: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo chaired a high level meeting at Civil Secretariat here today to review the performance, functioning and progress of various ongoing projects of School Education and Higher Education...
LG Sinha Praises J&K Police For Creating Peaceful, Stable Environment Driving UT’s Growth
Srinagar, October 10: “J&K Police is not only fighting terrorism, maintaining law & order and protecting citizens but it is also a crucial agent of socio-economic development,” the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday. He said J&K Police has ensured peace and stable society for industrial growth and overall progress in the Union Territory. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking...
National Conference Announces Three Candidates For J&K Rajya Sabha Polls On October 24
Srinagar, Oct 10: The ruling National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday announced the names of its three candidates for the Rajya Sabha polls to be held on October 24, and said discussions were on with the Congress for the fourth seat. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here, National Conference (NC) general secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar...
Satish Sharma calls on Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports
Seeks enhanced support for strengthening sports infrastructure, youth engagement in J&K NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 09: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma today called on the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi and held an extensive discussion on measures to strengthen sports infrastructure, enhance youth engagement, and promote athletic excellence in Jammu & Kashmir. During the meeting, Satish Sharma presented a comprehensive memorandum to the Union Minister, reiterating the J&K...
Amit Shah Assures Full Freedom To Security Forces To Wipe Out Terror In J&K
New Delhi, Oct 9: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting in the national capital to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that “the security forces will continue to have full freedom of action to crush any attempt to threaten peace in the region”. The meeting, which lasted for nearly three hours, was...
Sakeena Itoo inaugurates two-days PARAKH workshop at PM Shri High School Yaroo D.H. Pora
Reaffirms Government’s commitment to enhancing learning outcomes in J&K Also distributes regularisation orders to CPWs SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 09: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today inaugurated two-day educational workshop organized at PM Shri High School Yaroo, D.H. Pora, under the aegis of PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) initiative. Addressing...
Home Home Minister Amit Shah Chairs High Level Meet On J&K
New Delhi, Oct 9: Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. The meeting was attended by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Deka and J&K Police chief Nalin Prabhat, CRPF DG GP Singh and BSF DG Daljit Singh Chawdhary,...
“Failed to fulfil even a single promise”: Tarun Chugh slams CM Omar
Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Oct 09 : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary and J&K in-charge, Tarun Chugh on Thursday slammed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, stating that despite completing one year in office, his government has “failed” to fulfil even a single promise made to the people. Tarun Chugh, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said...
NC-BJP war of words heats up
Deputy CM Calls LoP Sharma a ‘Lollipop Leader’ Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Oct 09 : A day after Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma slammed National Conference over governance and human rights, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Wednesday called him a “lollipop leader.” Speaking to reporters, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Choudhary described him as a...
Tarun Chugh chairs key BJP organisational meeting in Jammu; discussions cover party matters, upcoming Rajya Sabha Polls, and by-elections for two Assembly seats
Jammu, Oct 09: BJP National General Secretary and J&K in-charge, Tarun Chugh, today chaired an important organisational meeting at the party headquarters in Jammu, focusing on strengthening the party and planning for the upcoming Rajya Sabha and Assembly by-elections in the Union Territory. News agency Kashmir Indepth News Service (KINS) reported that the meeting was attended by Leader of Opposition (LoP)...
Govt orders transfer of 7 IPS, 14 JKPS officers in J&K
Srinagar, Oct 09 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday ordered a significant reshuffle in the police administration, transferring and posting seven IPS and 14 JKPS officers in the interest of administration. According to an order under number 484-Home of 2025, issued by the Home Department, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Abdul...