Kashmir

Aadil Nazir Baramulla: Despite the bone-chilling temperatures of Chillai Kalan, the harshest 40-day winter period in Kashmir, children in the outskirts of Sopore have turned the unforgiving cold into an opportunity for fun and creativity. A frozen pond has become their makeshift cricket ground, reflecting their unyielding passion for the game amidst the frost. The […]

Thousands throng Hazratbal shrine to have glimpses of holy relic   Srinagar, Dec 25 (KNO): The Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar became a spiritual center on Wednesday as thousands of devotees gathered to mark the Urs of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA). A sea of people including young and old came together to offer prayers and […]

Recommends smoke alarms, fire extinguishers for enhanced safety Srinagar, Dec 25 (KNO): With temperatures plummeting in Kashmir valley, Jammu & Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) has issued critical fire safety guidelines, stating that fire incidents were on the rise in the region during the winters. JKDMA, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), has […]

Centre proposes to make law applicable to J&K, Law Department writes to Mining Department   Srinagar, Dec 25 (KNO): The Union Government has proposed amendments to the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act-1957 to make it applicable to Jammu & Kashmir. According to the draft bill, a copy of which is in possession of […]

Srinagar, Dec 25 (KNO): The bone-chilling cold gripping Srinagar and other parts of the valley has disrupted daily life, freezing water taps and pipes across the City. Many residents are facing severe water shortages as the icy conditions persist. According to the details collected by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the taps and water […]

Srinagar, Dec 25 (KNO): The Holy Family Catholic Church in Srinagar became the focal point of Christmas celebrations on Wednesday, attracting both locals and tourists. The highlight of the festive day was the beautifully decorated Christmas tree, which became a major attraction for visitors and local Kashmiris alike. According to the details collected by the […]

Ganderbal, Dec 25 (KNO): Dedicated officials of the Jal Shakti Department in Ganderbal are working relentlessly to ensure that taps don’t turn dry despite temperatures falling well below the freezing point. According to the details available with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the employees are facing a double challenge due to unprecedented cold temperatures i.e. […]

Srinagar, Dec 25 (KNO): In its tireless efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police on Wednesday said to have arrested nine drug peddlers in various districts of Kashmir valley and recovered contraband & psychotropic substances from their possession. In Srinagar, a Police party of PS Nowhatta, during routine naka checking at […]

Srinagar, Dec 25 (KNO): A day after National Conference castigated his party MP Aga Ruhullah over leading a protest on reservation policy row, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee chief Tariq Hameed Kara termed it as National Conference’s “internal matter”. “We don’t want to comment on the internal matter of the National Conference, similarly. We […]

Plans to cross 12 states, aims to reach destination by February 10   Qazigund, Dec 25 (KNO): Girdhari Lal, a resident of Rajasthan, is cycling solo from Leh to Kanyakumari to promote the message of a “Drug-Free India”. Speaking with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO during a brief stop in Qazigund in south Kashmir, […]