Yearly Archives: 2026
New Delhi, Apr 30: The Haj Committee of India has raised the Haj airfare by Rs 10,000 per pilgrim this year due to a sharp global rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, with the Centre asserting that the increase has been restricted through hard negotiations. The Haj airfare hike has drawn criticism from opposition […]
Srinagar, Apr 30 (KNO): Two persons were killed in separate road accidents in the Handwara area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a motorcyclist was killed after his bike collided with a load carrier on the Handwara bypass road. He […]
Srinagar, Apr 29: Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off a 20-coach Vande Bharat Express train between Jammu and Srinagar on April 30, while the services for the general public will commence on May 2. The direct train services between Srinagar and Jammu will reduce the travel time between the twin capitals of […]
Recovers arms & grenade from hideout in Mulfaq, Harwan, coordinated operations lead to seizure of hand grenades, AK-47 and ammunition, case registered Srinagar, Apr 29: In a significant crackdown on terror networks, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Srinagar conducted multiple operations leading to the arrest of a doctor among five over ground workers and recovery […]
Shopain, April 29: Continuing its sustained efforts under the ongoing Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan, Shopian Police in close coordination with the District Administration has intensified its crackdown on drug-related activities in the district. Cherry trees illegally planted on State land, under the possession of Sajad Ahmad Dar S/o Gh Mohd Dar R/o Marhenz, involved in […]
Jammu, Apr 29 (KNC): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired a high-level security review meeting at Lok Bhavan in Jammu to assess the prevailing security situation and review preparedness for the upcoming annual Amarnath Yatra. As per news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, The meeting was attended by senior police and administrative […]
Keonjhar (Odisha), April 28: A tribal man in Odisha’s Keonjhar district was reportedly seen carrying the skeletal remains of his deceased sister to a bank on April 27, in an attempt to withdraw money from her account, claiming to be her heir. According to Sub-Collector Uma Shankar Dalai, the man was unaware of the required […]
Srinagar, Apr 28 : The Jammu and Kashmir government has blacklisted Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd (RGICL) for two years from participating in any bidding or procurement process following a mediclaim policy scandal involving alleged money laundering of over Rs 32 crore, officials said on Tuesday. An official told KNS the insurer failed to discharge […]
Aadil Nazir Sopore, Apr 27 : In a unique awareness drive against drug abuse, the district administration here in north Kashmir’s Sopore has turned to the traditional ‘Tanga’ (horse-cart) as an unconventional tool to reach out to the public, especially the youth. The innovative programme, organised by the civil administration on Monday, drew maximum […]
Aadil Nazir Sopore, Apr 27: Senior Superintendent of Police Sopore (SSP) Iftikhar Talib (JKPS) on Monday said the drug-free Jammu and Kashmir campaign launched by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on April 11 is witnessing increasing public participation across sections of society. Speaking during an awareness march in Sopore, SSP Talib said the campaign has […]