Kashmir Student Alerts

The Jammu and Kashmir government is likely to impose property tax from April 1. The proposal regarding implementation of property tax in J&K is under consideration and formal order to clear the confusion will be issued soon by the govt. How the tax will be levied on the residential and commercial buildings in the region … Read more

Deadly Roads: Srinagar records 1689 accidents with 225 deaths in last five years Official data shows 1739 people were injured since 2018 Jahangir Sofi Srinagar, Jan 25 (KNO): An average 337 accidents in a year claimed 45 people in Srinagar, showed official data. According to the figures accessed and reviewed by the news agency—Kashmir News … Read more

Want to see Kashmiri Pandits return to Kashmir in my life, says Farooq Jahangeer Ganaie Anantnag, Jan 25 (KNO): National Conference President on Wednesday said that he wishes to see Kashmiri Pandits return to Kashmir before his death. “I wish and pray that the day comes that I see them (Kashmiri Pandits) return and live … Read more

Div Com Kashmir inaugurates Clock Tower at Anantnag Anantnag, Jan 25 (KNO): Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Wednesday inaugurated the Clock Tower at Anantnag which was illuminated in the tricolour on the occasion. The Div Com appreciated Municipal Council Anantnag and R&B Anantnag for completing the clock tower within the stipulated timeline. … Read more

2 J&K residents among 91 Padma Shri Awardees this year Srinagar, Jan 25 (KNO): Two Jammu and Kashmir residents are among 91 Padma Shri Awardees, whose names were announced on Wednesday after the approval from the President of India on the occasion of Republic Day 2023. According to a handout of Ministry of Home Affairs, … Read more

Security on maximum alert in Kashmir Valley on R-Day *Officials Says They’re Confident About ‘Incident Free’ Official Functions* Srinagar, Jan 25 (GNS): Security across Jammu and Kashmir was put on maximum alert on Wednesday on the eve of January 26 functions. Police and paramilitary forces carried out random searches in and around Lal Chowk and … Read more

Bad weather in Valley forces cancellation of 14 flights Srinagar, Jan 25 (GNS): Fresh snowfall in the morning led to cancellation of 14 flights to and from the Valley on Wednesday. “68 flights were scheduled to operate today. We could operate only 54,” officials told GNS, adding, “14 flights were cancelled due to bad weather … Read more

Proud moment for pulwama, Seerat Jan class 8th student has written Quran Paak Within 23 Days Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Jan 25 (KB): A very proud moment for the whole of Jammu and Kashmir, as a girl from South Kashmir’s district, Pulwama, has written Quran Kareem, within just 23 days. “Religious knowledge is as important … Read more

Highway Remains Closed, Unlikely To Reopen Tomorrow Srinagar, Jan 25 (GNS): Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world, remained closed for better part of the day on Wednesday and it is unlikely to open tomorrow as well, officials said. “The highway remained blocked for 12 hours 23 minutes due … Read more

*TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR* 1. From 24-01-2023, 1700 hrs. to 25-01-2023, 1700 hrs. Jammu Srinagar NHW remained block for 12 hours 23 mins due to shooting stones and mudslides at Mehar and Panthyal. 2. *MeT department has predicted heavy rainfall, snowfall for next few days, there are chances of blockade of NH-44. people are … Read more

R-Day: MHA Announces 40 Police Medals From J&K Srinagar, Jan 25 (GNS): Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, on Wednesday announced over 900 service medals including 40 from Jammu and Kashmir, on Republic Day. Among the forty awards, 25 are Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG), 4 President’s Police Medal for ‘Distinguished Services’ and 11 … Read more

AC Enhances Annuity Grant in favour of Gallantry Awardees from UT Jammu, Jan 25 (GNS): The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha gave its approval for enhancement of Annuity Grant in favour of Gallantry Awardees from the UT of J&K. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the … Read more

Govt freezes boundaries of all administrative units in J&K Jammu, Jan 25 (GNS): The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered freezing of boundaries of all administrative units in the Union Territory till completion of census 2021. “In exercise of the power conferred by clause (iv) of rule 8 of the Census Rules, 1990 and in … Read more

Fraudster Arrested by Cyber Police Kashmir Srinagar, January 25(GNS): Cyber Police Kashmir on wednesday said that it’s special team arrested a notorious fraudster. In a tweet, Cyber Police Kashmir wrote, “A special team of Cyber Police Kashmir apprehended a notorious fraudster Adil Rashid Wani R/o Shalipora, Kulgam, involved in ATM withdrawal fraud case. Cyber Police … Read more

Traffic update at 1730 hrs Jammu-Srinagar NHW is still closed due to shooting stones and mudslides between Chanderkot and Banihal. Traffic update at 1730 hrsJammu-Srinagar NHW is still closed due to shooting stones and mudslides between Chanderkot and Banihal@JmuKmrPolice @JKTransportDept @OfficeOfLGJandK @Divcomjammu @DivisionalComm1 @ZPHQJammu @diprjk @ddnews_jammu @ddnewsSrinagar — J&K Traffic Police (@Traffic_hqrs) January 25, 2023

Govt reminds employees about filing APRs, action for non-submission Srinagar, Jan 25 (GNS): The government on Thursday issued a reminder to its employees for filling details of annual property return as well as action over its non-submission by the end of this month. “Vide Circular No. 52-JK(GAD) of 2022 dated 22.12.2022, all the employees working … Read more

Flight Operations at Srinagar International Airport Delayed Due to Bad Weather Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Jan 25 (KB): The flight operation at the Srinagar international airport was delayed on Wednesday due to bad weather conditions in Srinagar and other parts of the Valley. The Director of Srinagar Airport, Kuldeep Singh, informed the Kashmir Bulletin (KB) … Read more

Weather Update for Today Light to moderate rain/snow showers can continue at many places in Jammu and Kashmir today. Short sunny break in the afternoon is also possible in some areas. Around 29 January, another Western Disturbance can affect the Union Territory. Regards: Kashmir Weather

Secretary Health reviews progress on establishment of Rs 104 cr Cancer Institute, Jammu and Kashmir *Asks to start OPD, Day Care Services in first week of February* Jammu, Jan 24 (GNS): Secretary Health & Medical Education, Bhupinder Kumar, today convened a meeting at Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar to review progress on establishment of State Cancer … Read more

*BJY reaches Ramban, Kashmir march will resume after Republic Day break* Yogesh Jammu, Jan 24 (KNO): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led Bharat Jodo Yatra reached Ramban, the last district of Jammu on National Highway, after covering 120 kilometres and Pad-Yatra will resume from Bathi, Maitraand stay in Banihal for a night while march for Kashmir … Read more

J&K’s budget proposals likely to be submitted to GoI next week Nasir Azam Srinagar, Jan 24 (KNO): The Jammu & Kashmir government is likely to submit budget proposals of the Union Territory for 2023-24 to the Government of India in the next week. Sources disclosed to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the UT administration … Read more

AC gives nod to LG’s Rolling Cultural and Sports Trophies for employees Jammu, Jan 24 (GNS): The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha gave its approval to Lieutenant Governor’s Rolling Cultural and Sports Trophies for government employees. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor and … Read more

2 JKAS Officers Shifted Hitesh Gupta Posted Additional Secretary Jal Shakti Department Srinagar, Jan 24 (GNS): The government on Tuesday ordered transfer of two JKAs officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to a government order, a copy of which lies with GNS, Hitesh Gupta, JKAS, Joint Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Jammu, … Read more

Commercial establishments to be covered initially, residential may be exempted Govt set to impose Property Tax in J&K Will pave way for release of Central grants to ULBs JAMMU, Jan 23: The Government is all set to impose Property Tax in Jammu and Kashmir but to begin with it might exempt residential accommodations and cover … Read more

Amid PAC, doctors not prescribing generic medicines to patients in J&K hospitals Doctor-private clinic nexus still active in J&K: Patients, attendants Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Jan 23 (KNO): Despite constitution of divisional level Prescriptions Audit Committee (PAC), doctors in several hospitals of Jammu and Kashmir aren’t prescribing generic medicines to patients available at the hospital. Health … Read more

J&K Bank says its Q3 net profit up by 79% to Rs 312 crore Committed to sustained improvement in functioning and operating results: MD & CEO Baldev Prakash Srinagar, Jan 23 (KNO): J&K Bank on Monday said its net profit witnessed a 79% rise year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 311.59 crore for the December Quarter of … Read more

President, All J&K Panchayat Conference calls on LG Jammu, Jan 23 (KNO): Anil Sharma, President, All J&K Panchayat Conference called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan on Monday. Anil Sharma submitted a representation on behalf of PRI members and AJKPC to the Lt Governor pertaining to releasing of pending instalments of 15th Finance … Read more

Govt notifies fresh guidelines for issuance of ration cards, licenses for Fair Price Shops No PRIs, non-locals eligible for FPS license Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Jan 22: Government of Jammu and Kashmir has notified fresh guidelines for issuance of ration cards, licenses of Fair Price Shops, ration permits and related issues under Public Distribution System. A … Read more

J&K launches Rs 879 cr Food Processing Project to maximize farmer income, minimize post-harvest losses Jammu, Jan 22 (GNS): The Jammu and Kashmir government has launched an ambitious project targetted to revolutionize the food-processing sector and transform the lives of farmers in the UT. The “UT Level Food Processing Programme for Development of Clusters for … Read more

Prices of fruit skyrocket in markets as sellers don’t adhere to fixed rates Consumers aghast, appeal FCS&CA deptt to take action; Will intensify market checking, says Director KNO Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 21 (KNO): While the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs department (FCS&CA) department is actively taking action against the mutton dealers for not adhering … Read more

Pan India Scheme: Railways install food stalls across 17 stations of Banihal-Baramulla corridor Steps aimed to generate employment, showcase local products: CAM Northern Railways Umaisar Gull Ganie Srinagar, Jan 21 (KNO): In a bid to showcase local products and create employment opportunities for youth, the Indian Railways here have installed stalls across all 17 stations … Read more

J&K govt unveils draft rules for prohibition of child marriages Seeks feedback on proposal from stakeholders Nasir Azam Srinagar, Jan 21 (KNO): In a significant move, the administration of Jammu & Kashmir has unveiled the draft rules for implementation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Actin the Union Territory. In a notification, a copy of … Read more

Govt to double wages for women artisans spinning yarn for pashmina shawls ‘Various schemes available; MUDRA provides financial assistance up to Rs 3.5 lakh’ Raja Syed Rather Ganderbal, Jan 21 (KNO): In a rare move to preserve traditional techniques and revive the lost art of handmade shawls, officials in Kashmir have announced plans to double … Read more

Anti-encroachment drive: 4200 Kanals of State/ Kahcharai land retrieved in 3 days at Anantnag ANANTNAG, JANUARY 21: The District Administration Anantnag has removed encroachment on more than 4200 kanals of state/ kahcharai land in the last three days, totaling more than 40000 kanals of land retrieved so far from encroachers in the district. Speaking on … Read more