Kashmir, Srinagar, Anantnag
Srinagar, January 8, 2025 :Senior Indian Information Services (IIS) officer Shri Qazi Mohammad Salman has been promoted as Director, Press Information Bureau (PIB), Srinagar, with additional charge as Director News, Doordarshan Kendra (DDK), Srinagar. The order was issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India today for 27 senior level IIS officers […]
Srinagar, Jan 8: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, Sakeena Itoo, dismissed the recent protest led by MP Srinagar and senior National Conference leader Aga Ruhullah Mehdi outside Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s residence, calling it a “cheap publicity stunt.” Itoo, who is also a member of the cabinet sub-committee reviewing […]
Banihal/Jammu, Jan 8: A new chapter was written in the Indian Railways’ history with a successful rising grade speed trial in the challenging geography from Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra to Banihal along the USBRL project, a top official said on Wednesday. The remarks by the Northern Circle’s Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) Dinesh Chand […]
Srinagar, Jan 8, KNT: In a significant breakthrough against drug trafficking, Srinagar police seized 8 kilograms of heroin during a routine checkpoint operation on Tuesday night. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the case, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Imtiyaz Hussain, revealed this during a press conference on Wednesday. He said […]
Srinagar, Jan 08 (KNO): Fire broke out in around two to three residential houses in the Hazratbal area of Srinagar on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the fire broke out in one of the house and soon engulfed the nearby houses today afternoon. He said […]
Speaker-led panel to carry out modifications in rules applicable to legislature of erstwhile state; Changes likely to be finalized before budget session Srinagar, Jan 07 (KNO): J&K legislative assembly’s committee on framing rules Tuesday decided to carry out modifications and adaptations in the rules applicable to the legislature of erstwhile state for conducting business in […]
Barring Pahalgam, Kashmir records above normal night Srinagar, Jan 07 (KNO): The night temperature has settled above normal across Kashmir barring the famous tourist destination, Pahalgam where the mercury settled at minus 7.8 degree Celsius, which was the coldest place across the Valley. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the minimum temperature […]
Locals critics move, question war against drugs amidst high esteem inauguration of smoking zones Srinagar, Jan 07 (KNO): The inauguration of a “smoking zone” at the Srinagar International Airport has sparked widespread criticism on social media, with users questioning the mixed messages being sent by the authorities regarding smoking and public health. According to […]
Srinagar, Jan 07 (KNO): The traditional practice of Hokh Syun, a method of preserving and consuming sun-dried vegetables, remains an integral part of Kashmiri households during Chillai Kalan, the coldest 40-day winter period in the region. Hokh Syun involves soaking dried vegetables in warm water until they soften, followed by cooking them with oil […]
Srinagar, Jan 07 (KNO): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal district on January 26, a project expected to prove a game changer in regional connectivity and will improve border security, and enhance civilian and military logistics in the region. As per the reports received by news agency—Kashmir News […]
