Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 21 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir witnessed substantial advancements in infrastructure development so far this year, encompassing road network expansion, tunnel construction, ropeway projects, and road safety initiatives, reveals an official data. According to the data accessed by news agency—Kashmir news observer (KNO), the Union Territory now boasts a total road network of 41,141 […]

‘Chillai-Kalan’ Begins On Freezing Note In Kashmir Srinagar, Dec 21 (GNS): Mercury plummeted to -8.5°C in Srinagar, the season’s coldest night and the second lowest ever minimum temperature in the summer capital, as Chillai-Kalan’, the 40-day harsh period of winter, started on Saturday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a drop […]

Awantipora, Dec 21, KNT: A 22-year-old motorcyclist lost his life following a collision with a JKSRTC truck on Friday night. The victim, identified as Muhammad Zahid Gassi, was critically injured in the accident, which occurred in the Awantipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Eyewitnesses said that the collision took place on a busy stretch […]

Bijbehara, Dec 20: Two people injured in a road accident in bejbihara area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district As per reports, road accident occurred near the Fruit Mandi in Jablipora, Bijbehara, on HW-44, when an Alto car overturned and plunged into a nearby paddy field. The incident Julted into injuries to two individuals identified as […]

Srinagar, Dec 20 (KNO): Over one lakh vehicles falling under the category of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) category have been declared unfit in Jammu and Kashmir, an official data shows. Official data accessed by news agency—Kashmir news observer (KNO), states that 110,793 transport vehicles lack valid fitness certificates, while 154,020 non-transport vehicles are not validly registered. […]

Srinagar, Dec 20 (KNO): The most challenging and strategically significant Katra-Srinagar rail track is now fully prepared, with its final inspection scheduled for January 5, next year. This inspection will pave the way for direct rail connectivity between New Delhi and Srinagar, a development expected to begin within the month. The Commissioner of Railway Safety […]

‘Night temp expected to improve in next few days’   Srinagar, Dec 20 (KNO): The cold wave has tightened its grip across Kashmir with the weatherman claiming that the ongoing weather conditions was the outcome of prolonged dry spell in plains, snowfall in higher reaches and the effect of La Niña as well. According to […]

Srinagar, Dec 20, KNT: At least 42 non-local militants including 17 infiltrators were killed this year in Jammu and Kashmir in over 26 gunfights. The data available with the news agency Kashmir News Trust reveals that these 42 non-local militants were killed in 9 districts of Jammu and Kashmir. These districts include Baramulla, Bandipora, Kupwara, […]

Directs SSCL for green carpeting of central verges, dust-free footpaths, covering of spaces beneath flyovers SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 19: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Thursday chaired a meeting of Srinagar Smart City Limited to review implementation of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in Srinagar. He also reviewed developmental works being executed […]

LG Sinha, Army Chief among others attend the meet; CM Omar Abdullah meets Home Minister ahead of meeting, Says discussed statehood restoration, security situation with Amit Shah Srinagar, Dec 19 (KNO): Union home minister Amit Shah Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review security in Jammu and Kashmir, with a detailed discussion on the roadmap […]