Jammu

Doda, Jan 2 (KNC): A member of the Village Defence Guard (VDG) from Dewal Kund in the Dessa area of Doda district fired a few warning shots after noticing suspicious movement near his village, sources said.   Sources told news agency Kashmir News Corner (KNC) that the VDG member observed some unusual movement in the […]

Anantnag, Jan 02 (KNO): The authorities in Anantnag district have banned trekking, camping, hiking and other similar outdoor activities in  Margan Top, Chauhar Nag and Sinthan Top areas, citing security and public safety concerns.   According to an order, a copy of which lies with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the Sub-Divisional Magistrate Kokernag said […]

Kishtwar, Jan 1 (KNC): A massive fire incident was reported on Thursday from Thachna village in the Dachhan area of Kishtwar district, in which around eight to nine residential houses were engulfed in flames.   An official told news agency Kashmir News Corner (KNC) that the fire broke out under unknown circumstances and spread rapidly, […]

Srinagar, Jan 01 (KNO): Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has decided to shelve the proposal of JKPDD seeking nod to charge an extra 20 percent charge on electricity consumption during morning and evening hours in the UT.   JERC said that the petitioners (JPDCL and KPDCL) had proposed to […]

Rs 200 crore for unity malls in Srinagar, Jammu Jammu, Jan 01: In a major relief for the UT of J&K, the Central Government, on the recommendations of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has approved a comprehensive allocation of over Rs 1430 Cr for reconstruction of damaged public infrastructure and implementation of disaster mitigation […]

Delivers over 92% conviction rate, chargesheets 7 accused including LeT, TRF in Pahalgam attack case; Makes remarkable progress in Red Fort blast case, arrests 9 accused in less than 2 months Srinagar, Jan 01: As 2025 marks the end, the National Investigation Agency achieved key milestones during the year, including successfully working out deadly Pahalgam […]

Over 1,000 NDPS cases registered; 170 booked under PIT-NDPS Act; over 120 assets attached; 90% disposal achieved through quality investigations, focus on strong convictions, says top cop Srinagar, Dec 30: In a sustained, multi-pronged offensive against the drug menace, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified their crackdown across the Valley, targeting narcotics networks through […]

Law Department opines their term begins from date of constitution, cites J&K Panchayati Rules   Srinagar, Dec 26 (KNO): Ending weeks of speculation over the fate of the District Development Councils (DDCs), the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs has opined that the five-year tenure of the councils began on the day of their […]

Srinagar, December 26(GNS): Police on Friday said that it have took prompt cognizance of a video circulating on social media depicting a scuffle among young boys.   In a handout to GNS, the police said that acting swiftly, all individuals involved were identified and traced within 24 hours.   The action was carried out by […]

₹300 LPG subsidy, 71% Aadhaar verification, and new oil sector reforms mark 2025 as a year of cleaner, safer, and more connected energy New Delhi, Dec 26: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has reported major milestones in expanding clean fuel access and strengthening India’s energy network during 2025, with over 10.35 crore households […]