Monthly Archives: January 2025
JAMMU: Four employees of a construction company suffered minor injuries in an attack on a bus that was carrying them to a project site in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Wednesday, leading to the detention of eight people who are being interrogated, officials said. The bus carrying the employees of the company to a […]
Srinagar, January 1, In a tragic incident, two minor siblings were burnt alive after a fire broke out in a residential shed in Ferozpora Tangmarg of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday. Reports reaching Kashmir News Service (KNS) stated that a massive fire engulfed a residential shed belonging to Mohammad Ashraf Dar, son of […]
In a recent statement, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah addressed concerns surrounding the proposed establishment of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Pulwama. Responding to opposition from certain local groups, the CM assured that the government remains committed to development while respecting public sentiment. “If the people of Pulwama oppose the NIT project, we […]
Srinagar, January 2: Hon’ble Minister for Social Welfare, Ms. Sakina Itoo, has directed strict action against private schools involved in selling books at exorbitant prices. Addressing concerns raised by parents and civil society, the Minister emphasized that education must remain accessible and affordable for all. She expressed dismay over reports of schools mandating the purchase […]
Srinagar, January 2: Addressing the ongoing controversy surrounding the “Fire and Emergency Recruitment Scam,” Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for patience, emphasizing the need to allow the investigation process to conclude without interference. In a press conference, the Chief Minister stated, “We also want justice, but let the investigation process be completed. Deserving […]
‘Assets worth Rs 1.28 cr attache’ Budgam, Jan 01 (KNO): In a significant crackdown against drug trafficking in 2024, Budgam Police has registered 56 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and arrested 134 drug peddlers, including 14 hard-core offenders booked under the PIT NDPS Act. As per data shared by district […]
‘ ’ Srinagar, Jan 01 (KNO): Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has stated that the government is committed to crushing terrorism by using innovative ways. The 2024 annual report of the MHA accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) states: “The government is committed to setting an example by cracking down on terrorists […]
Srinagar, Jan 01 (KNO): Employees of various departments of Jammu and Kashmir are perturbed due to the non-disbursement of salaries for the second consecutive month, leaving their families in dire straits at large. As per the reports received by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), there are thousands of employees, who have not been […]
Srinagar, Jan 01 (KNO): Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has listed empowering Pahari ethnic group, Padari tribes, Koli, and Gadda Brahmin in Jammu and Kashmir among the major achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government. The 2024 annual report of the MHA accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) states: “Peace in […]
Katra returns to normal after weeklong protests Jammu, Jan 01 (KNO): Nearly one crore pilgrims paid obeisance at Shri Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra, Reasi till December 31st 2024, said the CEO of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. Anshul Garg, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SMVDSB, said, “94.83 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance […]