JAMMU, Apr 1: An earthquake measuring magnitude 4.2 on the Richter scale struck Leh in Ladakh on Tuesday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). According to NSC, “EQ of M: 4.2, On: 01/04/2025 17:38:42 IST, Lat: 35.37 N, Long: 76.93 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Leh, Ladakh. ”
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Zojila Pass reopens in record 33 days, Leh-Srinagar National Highway thrown open
DG Border Roads praises efforts of his men, lauds their achievement Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Apr 01 : The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) reopened the strategic Zojila Pass in a record-breaking 33 days on Tuesday. Ladakh MP, Haji Hanifa Jan along with DG BRO, Corps Commander 14 Corps and 15 Corps flagged off the Vehicles from Srinagar side to Kargil....
After exchanging fire with terrorists in Panjtirthi forests, security forces launch “search and destroy” operation:KATHUA ENCOUNTER
Yogesh Jammu, Apr 01 (KNO): Following exchange of fire with terrorists last night, security forces launched a massive search operation in Panjtirthi area of Kathua district on Tuesday, officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) They said that suspected terrorists were spotted by security forces while heading towards Billawar mountains. “They (terrorists) were engaged in the gun battle...
LG attends NITI Aayog’s workshop at IIM Jammu
Jammu, Mar 26 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday attended NITI Aayog’s workshop on promotion of innovation, investment and industry in MSME sector at IIM Jammu. In his inaugural address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to the NITI Aayog, IIM Jammu, and other stakeholders for bringing together the policy makers, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders for the Workshop...
Tourist Footfall Expected to Break Records, Focus on Developing Parks with Tulips: Minister Javed Dar
Aazan Manzoor Srinagar, Mar 26 : Minister Javed Dar on Tuesday expressed strong optimism that this year’s tourist arrivals in Kashmir will surpass all previous records, saying the government’s continued efforts to enhance tourism infrastructure and create more attractions for visitors. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the opening of tulip garden as per news agency JKNS, Minister Javed...
SKIMS launches “head injury awareness program” to tackle rising cases in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 26 (UNI) Kashmir tertiary care hospital the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) has launched a “head injury awareness program”, to combat the rising incidence of head injuries in Kashmir. Spearheaded by its Departments of Neurosurgery and Neuroanesthesia, the initiative is aimed at to address the rising incidence of head injuries in the region through education, prevention strategies,...
Asia’s largest Tulip Garden opens to public in Srinagar
Srinagar, Mar 26 : Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar has been thrown open to public, marking the beginning of the Tulip show 2025. The garden was thrown open by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, unveiling a breathtaking display of over 1.5 million tulips. Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) after officially opening the garden to visitors,...
J&K Police Raid Residences Of Top Separatist Leaders In Crackdown On Banned Organizations
SRINAGAR, Mar 26: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday raided the residences of several top separatist leaders, including a former Hurriyat chairman, as part of an ongoing crackdown on banned organizations. The searches came a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that separatism had become a thing of the past in Kashmir, following two Hurriyat leaders distancing themselves...
Motorcyclist killed in Nowgam accident
Srinagar, Mar 26 : A motorcyclist lost his life in a road accident at Nowgam area of Srinagar on Tuesday evening. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a man hailing from south Kashmir’s Kulgam was critically injured after being hit by a vehicle in Taingan Nowgam. He said that he was immediately rushed to Ujala Cygnus...
Shopian man terminated from govt service over narcotics trafficking
Srinagar, Mar 26 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday sacked an employee of Irrigation division, Shopian over his involvement in narcotics trafficking. According to an order, a copy of which lies with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Gulzar Ahmad Dar, Jamadar, Irrigation Division Shopian has been dismissed from service in connection with Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance (NDPS)...
Search Operation Enters Fourth Day In Jammu And Kashmir’s Kathua
JAMMU, Mar 26: A massive multi-tier combing operation to track down a group of infiltrating terrorists continued for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday in forested areas of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. A local woman informed the police on Tuesday that two men in army uniform asked her for water while they were having food in the Ding Amb...
India’s GDP Has Doubled To USD 4.2 Trn Over Last Ten Years: IMF
NEW DELHI, Mar 26: India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has doubled in size over last ten years, according to the latest data released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The data highlighted that the country’s GDP at current prices was USD 2.1 trillion in 2015 and is expected to reach USD 4.27 trillion by the end of 2025, marking a...
Traffic advisory issued for Shab-i-Qadr, Jumat-ul-Vida in Sgr
Srinagar, Mar 25 : The Traffic Police, Srinagar, has issued a detailed traffic advisory for devotees traveling to Hazratbal Shrine on the occasion of Shab-i-Qadr on the intervening night of March 27-28 and Jumat-ul-Vida on March 28, 2025. A large number of worshippers are expected to gather at the shrine, and special traffic arrangements have been put in place to...
Rs 27.07 cr released to SMC for street lights installation: CM
Jammu, Mar 25 : Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Tuesday said that an amount of Rs. 27.07 Cr. has been released to the Srinagar Municipal Committee for installation of street lights. The Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by Shamim Firdous in the Legislative Assembly. He informed the House that as per the tripartite agreement between HUDD, JKPDD &...
Imran Shah visits fire victims of Kadipora to express sympathies
Anantnag, March 25 : Expressing deep sympathies with the effected families of fire incident at Gajnag Kadipora Anantnag, during his visit Senior NC leader and Vice District President Imran Amin Shah urged the Government to expedite rehabilitation process for these effected families. Expressing appreciation to district administration for immediate relief to effected under Red Cross Shah said that while this...
J&K Assembly passes Appropriation Bills, GST Amendment Bill: Budget Session 2025
JAMMU, MARCH 25: The Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly today passed two Appropriation Bills, authorizing withdrawal of funds from the Union Territory’s Consolidated Fund for the financial years 2024-25 and 2025-26. The Appropriation Bill for the financial year 2024-25 (L.A. Bill No. 2 of 2025) and the Appropriation Bill for 2025-26 (L.A. Bill No. 3 of 2025) were both introduced...
New Income Tax Bill To Be Taken Up For Discussion In Monsoon Session: Sitharaman
New Delhi, Mar 25: The new Income Tax Bill will be taken up for discussion in the monsoon session of Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. Replying to the discussions on the Finance Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said the new income tax bill, which was introduced in the House on February 13, is currently being...
We Are A UT Until Parliament Gives Us Back Statehood: CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu, Mar 25: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday criticised opposition members for walking out over the use of the term “Union Territory,” saying the region remains one until the Parliament restores its statehood. The Jammu & Kashmir Assembly passed a bill to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, 2017, amid a...
“Welcome step”: Amit Shah as 2 Kashmir groups severe ties with Hurriyat
Srinagar, Mar 25 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that separatism has become history in Kashmir and that he welcomes the decision of two organisations severing ties with Hurriyat. Amit Shah, in a post on X, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the unifying policies of the Modi government have tossed separatism out of...
Rain, Thunderstorms Likely In Jammu And Kashmir Over Next 3 Days
SRINAGAR, Mar 25: Jammu and Kashmir is set to experience isolated light rain and thunderstorms over the next three days. According to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, over the next 24 hours there is a possibility of light rain or Snow in higher reaches at scattered places mainly over North & Central Kashmir. The outlook for the subsequent two days indicates...
Pak Continues To Illegally Occupy Territory Of J&K, Which It Must Vacate: India At UNSC
United Nations, Mar 25: India slammed Pakistan at the UN, saying the country continues to illegally occupy the territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which it must vacate. These remarks were made on Monday by India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish during remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Advancing Adaptability in UN Peace operations. “Jammu...