Yearly Archives: 2025
Qazigund, July 02 (KNO): Amid multi-tier security cover, first batch of Amarnath yatris reached Qazigund where they were welcomed at Nauvnag tunnel in a traditional manner. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Baltal axis convoy departed at 5:20 am, followed by Pahalgam axis convoy at 06:04 am. “5,485 yatris are part of […]
Srinagar, July 1: Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) State President Vivek Bali has raised serious concerns over the worsening irrigation infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, calling it a “grim reality” that threatens the livelihoods of thousands of farmers across the region. In a strongly worded statement to the media, Bali expressed his deep disappointment with the […]
No let up in heatwave as Sgr sizzles at 34.2°C; MeT predicts hot, humid weather till July 4, expects light to moderate rain from July 5 Srinagar, Jul 01 (KNO): After the record-breaking maximum temperatures, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has recorded the hottest June month in the last 47 years while […]
‘Paddy fields are drying right before our eyes; authorities must step in’ Anantnag, Jul 01 (KNO): A deepening drought across south Kashmir has pushed agriculture to the brink, with hundreds of acres of farmland in districts like Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam, and Shopian facing severe irrigation crises. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer KNO, […]
SRINAGAR, JULY 01: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri and Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Vijay K Birdhi today held a meeting with the representatives of various Shia associations to execute smooth & peaceful observance of Muharram. Besides DIG, Kashmir, Rajiv Pandey, the meeting was attended by DC Srinagar Akshay Labroo, Commissioner SMC […]
Srinagar, July 1(GNS): Police on Tuesday said that in a significant move to uphold the sanctity and security of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2025), J&K Police have apprehended an individual at Baltal for using a Fake Yatra Registration Card to deceitfully gain access through security checkpoints. In a handout to GNS, the […]
Directs officials to reopen cases buried deliberately, free terror victim families’ property, land grabbed by terrorists or their sympathisers Srinagar, July 01 (KNO): Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to discuss issues concerning terror victim families whose loved ones were killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists and directed officials to reopen cases […]
New Delhi, July 1: Oil marketing companies revised the prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders on Tuesday, reducing the cost of a 19 kg commercial cylinder by Rs 58.50. The new rates came into effect from July 1, bringing relief to commercial users such as hotels, restaurants, and businesses. While in Delhi, with the latest revision, […]
Posts of 22 Principals, 416 lecturers, 543 teachers vacant in Kupwara Srinagar, Jun 30 (KNO): Government schools in Kupwara, a frontier district in Kashmir, are facing a severe shortage of teaching staff, causing significant disruptions to students’ education and daily learning activities. According to official reports accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), […]
Ahead of Amarnath Yatra, stakeholders hopeful of full revival; hotels see rise in bookings Pahalgam, Jun 30 (KNO): As the Amarnath Yatra draws near, Pahalgam witnessed an even larger tourist influx this weekend, with thousands thronging the scenic valley. The rush, mainly comprising local tourists, led to massive traffic jams that lasted for hours on […]