Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Oct 18 : Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Saturday invited tourists to visit the Valley this winter, saying that the administration is fully geared up to ensure smooth public services and promote winter tourism across prominent destinations. Speaking to reporters, in Lal Chowk Srinagar, Anshul Garg, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that winters...

‘When terrorists tried to rise again, we launched Operation Sindoor, taught them a lesson in their own homes’ ‘During Congress rule, terrorists played khoon ki holi across India’ Sajid Raina Srinagar: Asserting that India now responds to terror threats with unprecedented resolve and strength, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the PM Modi-led government’s action against terrorism in...

Highlights role of media in fostering informed public discourse on legislative proceedings Assures full support to media fraternity during Assembly Session SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 17: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Abdul Rahim Rather today interacted with media persons of different News organisations at Assembly Secretariat here to facilitate smooth and efficient coverage of the forthcoming Assembly session. The meeting...

Srinagar, October 17 : Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr. Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq, paid glowing tributes to Sheikh-ul-Alam Hazrat Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA) on the occasion of his Urs, recalling his timeless message of Tawheed (oneness of Allah), compassion, simplicity, and service to humanity. In a statement issued to KNS, Mirwaiz said that the revered saint, through his deep spiritual insight and poetic...

‘Darbar Move revival was a promise to people, will do whatever is possible for us in UT’ Umaisar Gull Ganie Kulgam, Oct 17 : Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah Friday said that his government is making continuous efforts for the restoration of statehood, hoping that more powers (statehood) will be granted soon, which is being delayed for...

Srinagar, Oct 17 : Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Wednesday announced his departure for Kalmykia, Russia, to lead a delegation entrusted with bringing back the holy relics of Lord Buddha after a week-long exposition. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Office of the J&K Lieutenant Governor wrote, “Leaving for Kalmykia, Russia, where I will...

Srinagar, Oct 17 : People’s Democratic Party (PDP) youth leader Waheed Para has strongly criticized the Jammu and Kashmir Government’s decision to reduce the people of Backward Area (RBA) quota, terming it a deliberate attempt to undermine Kashmiri representation and empowerment. In a post shared on social media platform X, Para described the cabinet sub-committee’s decision to slash the RBA...

Govt orders annual shift of offices to Jammu for winter; all depts to reopen in winter capital on Nov 3 Yogesh Jammu, Oct 16 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced the resumption of the traditional bi-annual Darbar Move practice after a gap of more than four years. The practice was halted by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in 2021....

Says supreme sacrifices of police martyrs stands testimony to force’s unwavering courage, commitment Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, October 16 : Stating that more than 1,614 Jammu and Kashmir Policemen laid down their lives during the past three decades while fighting Pakistan and its proxies in the Union Territory, Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat, on Thursday reiterated the commitment...

Launches Vidya Samiksha Kendra in Jammu JAMMU, OCTOBER 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today handed over regularisation orders to 863 Contingent Paid Workers (CPWs) of the School Education Department from multiple districts of Jammu province. The occasion also witnessed the formal inauguration of the Vidya Samiksha Kendra under Samagra Shiksha and the launch of a suite of new ICT and...

Srinagar, October 16, 2025 : The 18th UT Water Skiing Championship 2025-26, organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Water Skiing Association, commenced today with great enthusiasm at the Water Ski & Wakeboard Point, near Eco Park, Shalimar Ghat, Fore Shore Road, Srinagar. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Manzoor Ahmad Qadri (JKAS), Vice Chairman of the Jammu & Kashmir Lake...

Inaugurates seven days Gandhi Shilp Bazar-2025 at Kashmir Haat Srinagar SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 16: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today said that the handicrafts and handloom art represent rich and diverse heritage of Jammu and Kashmir, and Government is fully committed to preserve and promote this legacy for future generations. The Deputy Chief Minister made these remarks after inaugurating seven days...

Cabinet approves CSC report on reservation, to be sent to LG for approval soon; Centre must keep its promise on Statehood; Alliance with Congress intact; Expecting Centre’s package for flood-affected soon Owais Gul Srinagar, Oct 16 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the government couldn’t have done better than this under the prevalent situation in Jammu and...

Speaker has authority to decide on introduction of bills Owais Gul Srinagar, Oct 16  Hours after Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti linked her party’s support in the Rajya Sabha polls to the backing of private member bills in the Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that the Speaker of Jammu & Kashmir has the authority to...

Yogesh Jammu, Oct 16 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced the resumption of traditional bi-annual Darbar Move practice after the gap of more than four years. The bi-annual Darbar Move practice was halted by the Lieutenant Governor. Addressing a press conference, the Chief Minister, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the cabinet has given nod for...