Monthly Archives: May 2026
Final flight takes off today; 4,692 pilgrims from J&K to perform Haj, 12 drop out due to health issues Srinagar, May 05 (KNO): The outbound Haj movement from Srinagar for Haj 2026 concluded on Tuesday with the final flight taking off, marking the successful completion of a coordinated and smooth airlift operation that saw […]
The Core Committee of the National Child Development Council held a meeting this week to discuss important safety issues stemming from the recent firework accident in Thrissur, Kerala. The committee had previously expressed condolences over the tragic event and focused this session on identifying preventive measures and policy recommendations to keep the public safe during […]
Srinagar, May 05 (KNO): Two persons have died while two others remain missing after a vehicle they were travelling in was found in a nallah near Chhattapani along the Mughal Road, officials said on Tuesday. Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that four persons went missing on Monday while travelling on the Mughal […]
Budgam, May 05 (KNO): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said drug trafficking in Jammu and Kashmir is closely linked to terror funding and accused neighbouring Pakistan of pushing narcotics into the region to destabilise society. Addressing an anti-drug padyatra in Budgam district of central Kashmir, Sinha, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said […]
Growers say improved logistics will help fetch better prices Srinagar, May 04 (KNO): With the cherry harvest season around the corner, fruit growers across Kashmir are looking forward to a significant shift in how their produce reaches markets outside the Valley. Improved railway logistics and expanded parcel services are expected to enable the transportation of […]
Defence Minister points to drones, AI, sensors, urges research focus, industry support, and readiness for future conflicts globally New Delhi, May 04 (KNO): Asserting that the country is prepared to deal with rapidly evolving security challenges, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said ‘Operation Sindoor’ demonstrated India’s growing capability to integrate advanced technology into […]
Srinagar: Shehlat Foundation, in collaboration with Mool Mouj Foundation, organized a comprehensive awareness programme focused on drug abuse prevention, rehabilitation, child safety, and social reform, bringing together eminent speakers, social activists, artists, educators, and concerned citizens to deliberate on one of society’s most pressing challenges. The event commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran […]
Srinagar, May 4(GNS): A woman on Monday shot her herself to dead with a 12 Bore rifle in Dudran area of Boniyar on North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Officials told GNS that today a woman killed herself by using a 12 bore rifle in Boniyar. Soon a team of police reached the spot and shifted […]
Jammu, May 4: The Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express has received an enthusiastic response, with over 8,900 passengers travelling on the route in the first two days of operations, officials said on Sunday. Passengers are paying Rs 730, excluding catering charges, for the journey, they said, asserting that the rail route is emerging as an […]
Srinagar, May 04 (KNO): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called upon young athletes to act as brand ambassadors of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, urging them to use sports and social media to spread awareness against drug abuse. The LG, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), was speaking at the inauguration of the […]