Jammu & Kashmir

10 arrested for trying to vitiate peaceful atmosphere outside Jama Masjid: Police Srinagar, Sep 23 (KNO): Srinagar police on Saturday said that 10 persons were arrested for trying to vitiate peaceful atmosphere outside Jama Masjid in Nowhatta after Friday prayers. In a post of X, police, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said … Read more

DySP Sheikh Adil arrested in corruption case: Police Say 5-member team entrusted with probe, 6 days remand of accused obtained Srinagar, Sep 21 (KNO): Srinagar police on Thursday arrested a deputy superintendent of police Sheikh Adil in a corruption case registered at police station Nowgam. In a post on X, Srinagar police, as per the … Read more

Round-Up: 150 hours on, Top LeT Commander, among two militants killed in Kokernag; Search operation on-going Heron, Hexacopter, drones, quadcopters, among other new-gen weapons used; Search to retrieve third body underway, as we have inputs indicating three militants; Civilians advised not to approach the encounter site; Three officers and a soldier killed in the gunfight; … Read more

Kokernag Gunfight: LeT Commander Uzair Khan Among Two Militants Killed, Searches To Continue: ADGP Kashmir Srinagar, September 19(GNS): Additional Director General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar on Tuesday said that two militants including LeT commander Uzair Khan has been killed in Gadole gunfight in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. ADGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar confirmed to GNS … Read more

8 JKAS officers deputed to Ladakh JAMMU, Sept 19: The Government today deputed eight Junior Scale JKAS officers to the Union Territory of Ladakh. As per an order issued in this context, the officers, whose services have been placed at the disposal of the UT of Ladakh, are Syed Sajad Qadri, Programme Officer, ICDS Project, … Read more

Weather Update for Jammu and Kashmir Heatwave Conditions to Break 16 Sept: Moderate to heavy rain showers are expected in parts of Jammu region (chances 80%). In Kashmir region, rain showers are possible. Maximum possibility will remain in the morning hours. Overall chances 50%. *17 Sept:* Rain showers are possible in Jammu as well as … Read more

Youth killed, another injured in Srinagar road accident Srinagar, Sept 14 (KNO): A youth was killed, while another was critically injured in a road accident near SKICC on Boulevard road in Srinagar on Thursday, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that two youth identified as Moazum Ahmad Bhat and Mashkoor … Read more

LET’s Uzair Khan, including Two others, encircled in Gadool forest; Police Operation resumed with the first light of morning, a solemn tribute to the unwavering valor; Operation enters day 02; More troops, with re-enforcement rushed towards site Aazan Manzoor Srinagar, Sep 14 (KB): After a night-long halt, the security forces have resumed the operation in … Read more

Army Colonel, Major And Police Officer Killed in Kokernag Gunfight: Officials Srinagar, September 13(GNS) The army colonel, a Major and the Deputy Superintendent of Police were killed an encounter with militants in Gadole area of Kokernag in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday, officials said. They said that based on specific information about the presence … Read more

Film era of 80’s returning to J&K, over 300 movies shot so far in UT: LG Manoj Sinha ‘Inaugurates first day shoot of TV Serial Pashmina; Says revival of film tourism to help economy grow, provide employment opportunities to Youth’ Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Aug 18 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday … Read more

SKUAST Kashmir Recruitment 2023 Apply for Driver, tractor driver posts SHER-E-KASHMIR UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY OF KASHMIR SKUAST-K OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS MAIN CAMPUS SHALIMAR SRINAGAR This is notified for the information of all the candidates who have applied for the post(s) of Tractor Driver(s) & Drivers advertised vide University Advertisement … Read more

CRPF Soldier Dies Of Gunshot Wounds In Pulwama, Apparently Died Due to Suicide: Police Srinagar, Aug 12 (GNS): Police on Saturday said that a soldier of CRPF was killed due to gunshot injuries near SAIL Chersoo area in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. They told GNS that at around 1.55 a.m.gunshots … Read more

Passport Online Apply: You can easily apply for passport through mPassport Seva app. Passport arrives at your home within a week of police verification. New Delhi. Passport is an official document. Passport is the most important thing to go out of the country. Passport confirms your nationality. This document tells which country you are a … Read more

Weather Update 𝙅&𝙆(1.5.23)7𝘼𝙈: 𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧:Rain/thunderstorm at many places of Jmu & Kmr regiongs. 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩: 𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮:Gradual Improvement from afternoon onwards. 2nd – 3𝙧𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙮:  𝙒𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙣 (Snow over higer reaches)/Thunderstorm with Hailstorm and gusty winds at few places during the above period. 4-7𝙩𝙝: Brief spell of Rain/Thunderstorm at scattered places towards evening. 𝙈𝙀𝙏 … Read more

Unregistered Vehicles on roads to face hefty Fines & Imprisonment under MVA MVD Kashmir issues SOPs to tackle Unregistered Vehicles Srinagar, April 29 (GNS): In view of rising instances of unregistered vehicles plying on the roads, the Regional Transport Officer Kashmir has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to address the same. According to the SOPs, … Read more

Weather Update Mostly dry weather is expected across Jammu and Kashmir today. A very short spell of rain is possible in a few areas towards late afternoon. Mostly dry weather is expected in most areas of Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow. A short spell of rain can occur in a few areas towards late afternoon/evening. Regards: … Read more

Don’t make sale, purchase or register any vehicle to minors: RTO Srinagar, Apr 28 (KNO): Authorities in the Regional Transport office here on Friday asked all the registered dealers, officers, officials of the Motor Vehicle Department and insurance agencies not to make any sale, purchase or register any vehicle involving a minor. A circular, issued … Read more

JKBOSE warns private schools of action for misleading students Srinagar, Apr 28 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) has warned all the private schools of action for misleading parents and the students over their affiliation with the Board. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Secretary JKBOSE has issued a … Read more

Hidden mobile in changing room stuns minor girl, shopkeeper held Baramulla, Apr 28, KNT: Amid the rise in moral degradation in Kashmir Valley, a case has emerged in which a readymade garments shopkeeper had been allegedly secretly taking videos of female customers changing clothes in the changing room of this shop. The case was being … Read more

𝙒𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙪𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙅&𝙆(28.4.23)6𝘼𝙈: 𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧: Widespread Rain in Kashmir & at isolated places of Jmu region. 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩: 𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮:Improvement in weather from afternoon onwards. 29-2𝙣𝙙: Partly cloudy. Possibility of intermittent Rain/Thunderstorm at scattered places towards late afternoon/evening(50% chance) 3-4𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙖𝙮: 𝙒𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙣/𝙏𝙝𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙢. 𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙮 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙣. 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡, 𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮, … Read more

Several DCs Among 20 Officers Shifted In J&K Akshay Labroo posted Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Faz Lul Haseeb Shopian Srinagar, April 27 (GNS): The Government on Thursday ordered transfer of 20 officers including several Deputy Commissioners in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to an order, a copy of which lies with GNS, Baseer-u-Haq … Read more

Traffic resumes on Srinagar-Jammu highway after night long halt Ramban, Apr 27 (KNO): The traffic movement on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway resumed on Thursday morning after remaining suspended during night due to landslides triggered by rains in Ramban district. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that traffic movement was stopped from both sides … Read more

Weather Update 9:30 p.m. ● Rain showers are expected in most areas of Kashmir and in some places of Jammu region till tomorrow evening. ● No continuous rainfall will be there. ● Light snowfall is also possible over higher reaches. ●Hailstorm/Gusty winds can also occur in some areas. Regards: Kashmir Weather

Sex racket busted in Handwara, 5 including house owner arrested: Police Srinagar, Apr 25 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday said it busted a sex racket in Handwara area of north Kashmir Kupwara district and arrested 5 persons including a house owner and his wife. In a statement, issued to the news agency—Kashmir News … Read more

Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination (JKBOPEE) has extended the deadline to submit the JKCET 2023 online application till April 30, 2023. Interested candidates who have not been able to submit their applications for the Common Entrance Test can still register from the official website–jkbopee.gov.in. The JKCET 2023 registration process started on April … Read more

Nirmala Sitharaman on Income Tax: There is great news for those who pay Income Tax. If you also fill Income Tax Return (ITR), then now you will get the benefit of big discount. Information about this has been given by the Central Government. Income Tax Return: There is great news for those who pay Income … Read more

MeT predicts warmer days as night temp hovers below normal in J&K Srinagar, Apr 24(GNS): Amid forecast for mainly “warmer days” till April 25, night temperature continued to hover below normal. A meteorological department official told GNS that generally cloudy weather was expected from April 26 to 28. He said there was possibility of rain … Read more

Rains Relent, Mercury Drops Below Normal In J&K Srinagar, April 21 (GNS): Amid decrease in precipitation and forecast for scattered to fairly widespread light rain and thunderstorm in next 24 hours, the minimum temperature recorded a drop in Jammu and Kashmir below normal on Friday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that “mainly dry … Read more

Tulip Garden to be closed for public from tomorrow Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Apr 20 (KNO): Tulip Garden in Srinagar, which is one of the major tourist attractions in Kashmir, will be closed for general public from tomorrow. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that as the Tulip bloom is almost over, … Read more

14 ‘absent’ employees suspended, 21 others issued show cause notice in Poonch M S Nazki Poonch, April 19 (GNS): Deputy Commissioner Poonch Inder Jeet (JKAS) on Wednesday placed under suspension 14 employees for remaining absent from their legitimate duties without any authorization. Moreover, official sources told GNS, show cause notices have been issued to 21 … Read more

Weather Update 4:30 a.m. For the next 48 hours in Jammu and Kashmir, rain showers of differing intensity are anticipated, with no expectation of continuous rainfall, and with better weather conditions than yesterday. The upper reaches may see some light to moderate snowfall, and day temperatures will remain lower than normal in most areas. Regards: … Read more

14 ‘absent’ employees suspended, 21 others issued show cause notice in Poonch M S Nazki Poonch, April 19 (GNS): Deputy Commissioner Poonch Inder Jeet (JKAS) on Wednesday placed under suspension 14 employees for remaining absent from their legitimate duties without any authorization. Moreover, official sources told GNS, show cause notices have been issued to 21 … Read more

Weather Update 4:50 am. Heavy rain showers is expected in Jammu and Kashmir during next 12hrs while snowfall is expected in higher reaches. Heavy activity of this weather system is expected for next 8-10 hrs afterwards there is gradually decrease in precipitation across Jammu and Kashmir. Overall good rainfall & snowfall ( in higher reaches) … Read more

Weather Update for Today Moderate to heavy rain showers are expected in most places of Jammu and Kashmir today. A few places in Jammu region may only record light to moderate rainfall (maximum chances for Samba, Kathua and Jammu districts). Light to moderate snowfall is likely for higher elevations, with heavier snowfall possible at heights … Read more

5-day wet spell from tomorrow: Weatherman Says fresh spell may damage orchards, advises farmers to postpone spraying Owais Gul Srinagar, Apr 15 (KNO): The weatherman on Saturday said that a fresh Western Disturbance is approaching over north India and predicted light to moderate rain, snowfall over higher reaches in Jammu & Kashmir from Sunday (April … Read more

Transporters announce ‘Chaka-Jam’ on 17 April across J&K Srinagar, Apr 12, KNT: Jammu Kashmir Transport Welfare Association Wednesday said it will observe a ‘Chaka-Jam’ on the 17th of this month. This Association said that all the affiliated Associations have extended their support to the strike. “The ‘Chaka-Jam’ has been announced to get our genuine demands … Read more

Weather Update 9:00 a.m. Today, rain showers are expected in most places in Kashmir and a few places in the Jammu region, particularly in the first half of the day. The weather is expected to improve in the second half of the day, although a short rain shower can still occur in some areas. Tomorrow, … Read more

Govt orders transfers, postings of College Principals Srinagar, Apr 03, KDC: The Higher Education Department on Monday ordered transfers and postings of 4 principals of Government Degree Colleges besides placing additional charge of Nodal Principal Kashmir. As per the order by Commissioner Secretary Higher education J-K, a copy of which lies with news agency Kashmir … Read more

Father held for killing minor girl in Kupwara Kupwara : Police on Monday detained a 36-year-old man in connection with the murder of his minor daughter in Zab-Khurhama area of Kupwara, whose body was found with the throat slit in a nearby shed on Wednesday. As per the family, “On Wednesday evening, their beloved daughter … Read more

MeT predicts more rains in J&K till April 6 Urges Farmers To Postpone Spraying Orchards, Irrigating Fields Srinagar, April 1 (GNS): Weather department on Saturday said that intermittent rain in plains and snowfall over higher reaches was very likely to continue at most places of Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours. A meteorological department … Read more

New Train Timing Kashmir 2023: Train Timing For BANIHAL-BUDGAM-BARAMLLA Section in Kashmir to be operating from 7:00 AM to 6:35 PM Train timing of Kashmir 2023 is updated here time to time for all the viewers because some users regularly asking about today train timing for Kashmir. For a whole year, we update all the … Read more

Govt Orders Transfer Of 4 JKAS Officers Srinagar, Mar 31 (GNS): The government on Friday ordered transfer of four JKAS officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to a government order, Anshumali Sharma, JKAS, General Manager, J&K Medical Supplies Corporation, Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Reasi, against … Read more

‘Drug addict’ son kills mother in Sopore, arrested Waris Fayaz Sopore, Mar 30 (KNO): An elderly woman was allegedly killed by her son in Sopore area while police have arrested the accused involved in the act. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a lady was allegedly hanged to death by her … Read more

Anti-Encroachment Drive: J&K Admin likely to come up with formal order sparing poor, farmers Met LG Sinha requested him to spare poor having State land upto 10 malars; influential won’t be spared at all: BJP Gen Sec Sunil Sharma; List of land grabbers so long, says Revenue Official Abid Bashir Srinagar, Jan 31 (KNO): Jammu … Read more

Traffic partially restored on Srinagar-Jammu highway Ramban, Jan 31 (KNO): The traffic movement on Srinagar-Jammu national highway resumed partially, which was suspended on Monday due to landslides, shooting stones and snowfall, officials said here on Tuesday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that however, no new traffic was allowed on the highway. … Read more

Air Traffic, Train Services Resume; Highway Remains Closed Srinagar, Jan 31 (GNS): Air traffic to and fro Srinagar international airport resumed on Tuesday, a day after poor visibility and continuous snowfall forced cancellation of all 68 scheduled flights. Official sources told GNS that two indigo flights landed at the airport a short while ago. Earlier … Read more

Met issues Fresh weather Advisory for Jammu & Kashmir Mainly dry, foggy weather forecast till Feb 4 in J&K MeT Rules Out Major Snowfall In Next Ten Days As Mercury Drops At Most Places, Minus 8.4°C In Gulmarg Srinagar, Jan 31 (GNS): Mainly dry and foggy weather has been forecast till February 4 and light … Read more

Flight Operations Resume at Srinagar International Airport Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Jan 31: Flight operations at the Srinagar International Airport have resumed after being suspended yesterday due to heavy snowfall and unfavorable weather conditions. The Director of Srinagar International Airport, Kuldeep Singh, told Kashmir Bulletin–(KB) that visibility is good and the surface is now clear … Read more

DSEK orders to verify genuineness of 2009 batch, other appointees Bhat Imran Srinagar, Jan 30 (KNO): In the backdrop of fake posting and appointment orders, the School Education Department has asked the Chief Education Officers (CEOs) of Kashmir region to verify the genuineness of 2009 batch and other appointees of which orders have been issued … Read more

LG reviews preparedness for 3rd Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg Inaugurates 94 sports infrastructure projects worth Rs 46.07 cr Jammu, Jan 30 (KNO): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday reviewed preparation for the 3rd Khelo India Winter Games scheduled to begin on 10th February. The Lt Governor was briefed by the senior officials on the … Read more

Inter-deputation of employees: Govt devises policy for effective utilisation of manpower KNO Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 30 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir government Monday devised a policy for effective utilization of manpower here by the means of inter-departmental deputation of employees based on their technical and professional qualifications. The government said that the move was aimed … Read more

Govt renamed 52 schools after slain cops, security men in J&K Bhat Imran Srinagar, Jan 30 (KNO): The government Monday renamed 52 public schools and five other infrastructures after those cops and security forces who lost their lives on line of duty. Besides, the government also renamed one infrastructure in the name of Makhan Lal … Read more

4 JKAS Officers Transferred, S Shahnawaz Posted RTO Kashmir Srinagar, Jan 30 (GNS): The government on Monday ordered transfer of four JKAS officers with one of them, Syed Shahnawaz Assistant Commissioner, State Taxes, Enforcement (North), Baramulla, Kashmir, posted as Regional Transport Officer, Kashmir. According to separate orders, copies of which lie with GNS, Sajid Yehaya … Read more

All 68 Flights Cancelled Due To Snowfall In Kashmir Srinagar, Jan 30 (GNS): As snowfall continued in Kashmir Valley, all flights to and fro Srinagar ‘international’ airport were cancelled on Monday. Confirming it, Director, Airport Authority of India (AAI), Srinagar Airport, Kuldeep Singh said that 68 flights were scheduled to operate today. “All 68 flights … Read more

3 doctors among 5 ‘absent’ employees suspended in Kupwara Kupwara, Jan 30 (GNS): Authorities in Kupwara on Monday placed under suspension two doctors and three paramedics for allegedly remaining absent without any authorisation at one of the New Type Primary Health Centres (NTPHCs) in the north Kashmir district. Officials told GNS that on the directions … Read more

Fresh weather update: Snow Blankets Kashmir Valley, Hilly Areas Of Jammu; MeT Forecasts More Till Tonight Srinagar, Jan 30 (GNS): Kashmir Valley including Srinagar has been covered in a blanket of snow on Monday and the weatherman has forecast more in next 12 hours and gradual decrease from tonight. A meteorological department official here told … Read more

Snowfall: Jammu-Srinagar highway blocked; Air traffic delayed, train service suspended Srinagar, Jan 30: Jammu and Kashmir parts are receiving snowfall since morning, leading to closure of Jammu Srinagar national highway besides delay in flights to and fro the Srinagar ‘international’ airport and suspension of Baramulla—Banihal Train train service on Monday. Jammu Srinagar national highway is … Read more

Srinagar: While night temperatures showed a little improvement across J&K, the Meteorological Department Saturday issued a yellow warning for heavy snowfall in J&K on January 30. “During the next 24 hours there are likely chances of light snow and rain at scattered places in the next 24 hours,” the MeT officials said here adding that … Read more

Two fraudsters involved in fake job scam, extortion held in Bla: Police Srinagar, Jan 28 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir Police in Baramulla claimed to have arrested two fraudsters involved in fake job scam and extortion on Saturday. A police spokesman in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that on 11-01-2023, … Read more

DC Srinagar chairs meeting of Revenue Officers Finalises action plan to fill positions of Lambardars, Chowkidars Srinagar, Jan 28 (KNO): In order to strengthen the traditional and vital village institutions of Lambardars and Chowkidars in the District, a meeting of Revenue Officers was Saturday held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner(DC), Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad … Read more

DHSK holds anti-tobacco drive; COTPA violators fined Srinagar, Jan 28 (KNO): On the directions of Director Health Services Kashmir (DSHK), Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Tobacco Control cell of DSHK with the active support of SHO Police Station Bemina launched anti tobacco enforcement drive around Bemina and adjoining areas in the vicinity of Pediatric hospital and … Read more

Hurriyat’s Rajbagh office to be attached under UAPA Srinagar: The office building of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) in Srinagar’s Rajbagh area is going to be attached by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) under the country’s anti-terror law, The Kashmir Walla has learnt. The order passed by an NIA court in New Delhi was … Read more

Govt Reconstitutes Board Of Directors Of J&K Cements Limited Srinagar, Jan 28 (GNS): The government on Saturday reconstituted Board of Directors of Jammu & Kashmir Cements Limited. “In supersession of all previous orders on the subject and in terms of Article 77(c) of the Articles of Association (AoA) of the Corporation, sanction is hereby accorded … Read more

Weather Update for Today Today there is a possibility of light to moderate rain/snow showers at a few places in Jammu and Kashmir, after 11 a.m. Maximum possibility is for higher reaches of Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal and Anantnag districts. # Rain/snow showers of good intensity can occur between 29 Jan evening and 30 Jan … Read more

CEO Smart City tours Sgr areas, reviews progress on projects Srinagar, Jan 27 (KNO): Continuous monitoring of various projects being carried out under Smart City Project in Srinagar, the Commissioner SMC and CEO Smart City, Athar Amir Khan Friday visited Ghanta Ghar, Residency Road, M.A Road and Polo View to review the works being executed … Read more

Rahul Gandhi accuses J&K admin of big security breach at Nayvug Tunnel ‘There were no police men for controlling crowd, my security men advised me not to go ahead, had to cancel my Yatra’ Umaisar Gull Ganie Anantnag, Jan 27 (KNO): Congress leader and Member Parliament Rahul Gandhi Friday accused the Jammu and Kashmir administration … Read more

Dry weather forecast in next 24 hours, widespread snow for subsequent 2 days in J&K Mercury drops at most places in J&K, static for Srinagar Srinagar, Jan 27 (GNS): Weatherman on Friday said that ‘mainly dry weather’ was expected in 24 hours and isolated to “widespread” light rain and snow forecast thereafter for subsequent two … Read more

Body of girl retrieved from river Jhelum after 26 days in Baramulla Waris Fayaz Baramulla, Jan 26 (KNO): Body of teenage girl who had jumped into the river Jhelum in Khanpora area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on December 31, was retrieved after 26 days on Thursday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer … Read more

Govt approves Rs 39 Cr mega project to boost commercial floriculture Initiative to help establish sustainable, profitable flower industry in region Srinagar, Jan 26 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved a mega Rs 39-crore project with an avowed objective of exploring the huge floriculture potential keeping in view the varied agro-climate and ecological conditions … Read more

32-yr-old wielder dies after falling from under construction pvt hospital in Sgr Mubashir Aalam Wani Srinagar, Jan 26 (KNO): A 32-year-old wielder from Bemina area of Srinagar died on Thursday after he fell from an under construction private hospital of Jamiat-e-Ahlihadith at Chota Bazar area here. A police official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer … Read more

Security agencies have launched final assault on terror, its ecosystem in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha *G-20 in JK sends strong message to enemies, JK witnessing industrial revolution; After 3 decades schools operational for 200 days; KP properties grabbed in 1990 to be retreived* Yogesh Jammu, Jan 26 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha … Read more

Bharat Jodo Yatra To Resume From Banihal, Enter Kashmir On Friday Srinagar, Jan 26: The Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi will resume from highway town of Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday after a day’s break. “The Bharat Jodo Yatra will resume from Banihal tomorrow morning. We will make up the distance … Read more

Body of girl retrieved from river Jhelum after 26 days in Baramulla Waris Fayaz Baramulla, Jan 26 (KNO): Body of teenage girl who had jumped into the river Jhelum in Khanpora area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on December 31, was retrieved after 26 days on Thursday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer … 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