Srinagar, Apr 9 : The Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, has notified the appointment of Justice Sanjeev Kumar as the Acting Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, as per a notification accessed by news agency JKNS. The appointment comes under Article 223 of the Constitution of India and will be effective from...

Says time has come to ensure women get their rights to build strong nation Srinagar, Apr 09 : National Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that the time has come to give women their rights to build a strong nation and added that a women centre will be established in Jammu and Kashmir soon. Talking to reporters,...

Jammu, Apr 09 : Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly and senior Bharatiya Janat party (BJP) leader, Sunil Sharma on Wednesday said that the National Conference (NC) is trying to the shield their relatives and workers, who have encroached the Waqf land. Talking to reporters, Sharma as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that NC is least...

LSIBON,  Apr 8: Portugal has reiterated its support for India’s bid for permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday. Briefing the media on the conclusion of President Droupadi Murmu’s two-day State Visit to Portugal, Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal said that both countries are cooperating at various multilateral fora, including the United...

NC legislators continue protests over Waqf law Srinagar, Apr 09 : The Legislative Assembly witnessed tumultuous scenes on Wednesday as BJP MLAs stormed into the well of the House to protest against rejection of their adjournment motion over unemployment. Simultaneously, NC MLAs continued with their protests to seek discussion on the Waqf (amendment) Bill- 2025. The chaos began as soon...

CHENANI, UDHAMPUR, Apr 8 : Today India opens a gateway into climate forecast and research in the Himalayas, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh while inaugurating the first-ever “Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric...

Jammu, Apr 08 : The ruling National Conference (NC) on Tuesday said that it would not support the no-confidence motion brought by Kashmir-based opposition parties against Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather. Speaking to reporters after the Speaker adjourned the Legislative Assembly, NC MLA Salman Sagar, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that they would not support the no- confidence...

Srinagar, Apr 8 : A man from Budgam district was killed in a scuffle over a land dispute at Pohru village of Nowgam area on Tuesday, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the incident took place when a confrontation broke out between two parties over a land-related issue. He said during the altercation, one person...

Srinagar, Apr 08 : Security review meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah began at the Raj Bhavan in Srinagar with Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and other top security officials in attendance, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the meeting is being held in the auditorium hall of the Raj Bhavan by Home Minister...

Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Apr 08 : Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said that a staggering 4,28,204 Kanals and 13 Marlas state ans kahcharai land is under illegal occupation across the Union Territory. Replying to a query by MLA Farooq Ahmad Shah, the minister incharge, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that they have taken concrete measures...

Srinagar Apr 8: In a move aimed at addressing the long-standing demands of temporary government employees, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has recommended the introduction of “The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Special Provisions for Regularization of Adhoc, Daily Wagers, Need-Based, and Other Temporary Workers) Bill, 2025” in the Legislative Assembly.   The proposed legislation, listed as Private Members’ Bill No....

Srinagar, Apr 8 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar to review the status of ongoing developmental projects across the Union Territory. As per details available with news agency JKNS, LG Manoj Sinha and other senior administrative officials from various departments were...

Srinagar, Apr 8: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi visited Srinagar to assess the current security situation and review the operational preparedness of the forces, Army said on Tuesday. The Army’s chief visit comes on a day when Union Home Minister Amit Shah is on a three-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir. The Home Minister is scheduled...

All eyes on NC stance Srinagar, April 08 : The oppositions Peoples Democratic Party and Peoples Conference have submitted a no- confidence motion against Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather for rejecting discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill-2025, saying his decision has evoked widespread outrage. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), In a notice submitted by PC president Sajad Gani Lone...

JAMMU, Apr 8: Three more organizations, namely Jammu Kashmir Islamic Political Party, Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Democratic League, and Kashmir Freedom Front, disassociate themselves from the Hurriyat. It is a prominent demonstration of the people’s trust in the Constitution of India within the valley. Modi Ji’s vision for a united and powerful Bharat stands even more bolstered today, as so...

Anantnag, Apr 08 : Death toll in Bijbehara accident rose to two as the budding cricketer who had sustained critical injuries succumbed on Tuesday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) cricketer Jasif Hassan, son of Ghulam Hassan Dar of Sangam was rushed to GMC Anantnag in a critical condition last evening. Despite efforts by doctors, he succumbed...

MeT issues yellow alert for April 9, predicts rains, snow, gusty winds Srinagar, Apr 07 : Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, and other parts of Kashmir recorded the hottest day of the season on Monday while as the weatherman here predicted light snow and rains on April 9 (Wednesday). According to the details available with the news...

DC leads awareness drive from Aloosa Block BANDIPORA, APRIL 07: As part of the UT level IEC campaign against Drug Abuse, the District Administration Bandipora today launched a comprehensive panchayat level Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign across the district. The campaign, organised in every block of district, aimed to create mass awareness and encourage public participation in preventing substance...

Srinagar, Apr 07 : A girl jumped in the river Jhelum from Abdullah bridge in the Rajbagh area of Srinagar on Monday evening, officials sakd. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that soon after the incident a rescue operation was launched to trace out the girl. He said that after strenuous efforts by the State Disaster Response...