Yearly Archives: 2026
Around 15 pc of apple produce still lying in CA storage units; growers cite rise in B, C grade fruit this season Srinagar, May 21 (KNO): Controlled Atmosphere (CA) cold storage units continue to play a crucial role in sustaining Kashmir’s horticulture economy, with nearly 15 per cent of apple produce still stored across various […]
Anantnag, May 21 (KNC): The Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested two officials of the Irrigation Division Anantnag for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a complainant in connection with a land dispute case. According to officials, the accused have been identified as Nazir Ahmad […]
Srinagar, May 21: People’s Conference president Sajad Gani Lone has put under house arrest on the 24th death anniversary of his father, the party claimed on Thursday. Abdul Gani Lone was shot dead by terrorists on May 21, 2002, as he left a Hurriyat Conference rally held to pay tributes to Mirwaiz Moulvi Mohammad Farooq, […]
Srinagar, May 20 (KNO): The Central University of Kashmir (CUK) has ordered a series of austerity measures, including online classes and work from home on Fridays and Green Saturdays, amid the prevailing situation. According to an official order, the university administration as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that from May-22-2026, the […]
4 committees visit, 5th on way Srinagar, May 19 (KNO): In a significant development, Jammu & Kashmir has been witnessing frequent visits by parliamentary panels as part of their study tours. Details available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reveal that four Department-related—Standing Committees have visited Kashmir Valley to discuss various issues at […]
Tehsildar Yaripora, SHO and Food Safety team inspect markets to ensure quality, hygiene and price regulation Kulgam, May 19: In view of the forthcoming Eid-ul-Adha celebrations, the district administration on Tuesday conducted a market inspection drive in the main markets of Yaripora and Frisal areas of Kulgam district to ensure strict compliance with food safety […]
Srinagar, May 19: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party president Syed Muhammad Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday said that if reports of an FIR being lodged against speakers at a condolence gathering for noted Islamic scholar and former Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Sheikh Ghulam Hassan are true, the action is “deeply regrettable”. In a post on social media platform […]
New Delhi, : Fuel prices across the country witnessed a sharp increase, as petrol and diesel rates were hiked by an average of 90 paise per litre on Tuesday. In Delhi, petrol prices rose by 87 paise, climbing from Rs 97.77 to Rs 98.64 per litre, while diesel prices increased by 91 paise, moving from […]
Salaries of 21 BDOs withheld over alleged MGNREGA irregularities Kupwara, May 18: The Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department in Kupwara has initiated disciplinary action against several officials over alleged irregularities and poor performance in implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in the district. According to an order issued […]
JAMMU, May 18 : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has asserted that statehood will be restored to the Union Territory, reaffirming the commitment made earlier by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. In an interview to a national television channel, LG Sinha said the abrogation of Article 370 was […]