Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 16: The Indian Embassy in Tehran is coordinating the repatriation of the mortal remains of Sabha Rasool, a Kashmiri medical student who passed away in Iran earlier this week. Sabha Rasool, a resident of Safakadal in Srinagar, was pursuing her MBBS in Iran when she died under yet-to-be-disclosed circumstances. Her sudden demise has […]

Chairs security review meeting in Srinagar; underscores need to improve conviction rates, quality of investigation Srinagar, Aug 16 (KNO): Appreciating the efforts of the district police chiefs in preventing crime, Inspector General of Police (Kashmir) V K Birdi on Saturday emphasized on the need to improve the quality of investigation.   Chairing a high-level security […]

Srinagar, August 13: Dhakair Peak, also known as Pir Tikyar (4,660m), stands tall in the Pir Panjal range within Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary, an undocumented summit in Kashmir’s rugged heart. On August 7, 2025, a team led by 19-year-old Kashmiri alpinist Yasir Khan, alongside Shaqib Shafi and Muzakir, completed its first documented ascent, pioneering a new […]

Lolab, Aug 15: The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with immense patriotic zeal and vibrant community participation at Government Degree College (GDC) Sogam Lolab here on Friday. The GDC campus reverberated with national pride as the Tricolour was unfurled in a grand ceremonial function, featuring a spirited March Past and a large gathering of dignitaries, […]

KUPWARA, AUGUST 15: In connection with the celebration of 79th Independence Day, sub divisions of district Kupwara including Handwara, Lolab and Karnah hosted major functions to celebrate the event with traditional fervor and enthusiasm. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Handwara, Javaid Naseem Masoodi hoisted the National Flag at District Police Lines Handwara after inspecting the parade. […]

Singhpora, Aug 15: The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit at Doon International School, Bhat Colony, Singhpora Pattan.   The celebrations began with the unfurling of the national flag by the Principal of the school, who led the ceremony in the presence of staff, students, and parents. The national anthem […]

Srinagar, August 15: Celebrating the 79th Independence Day, the Director Information, Nitish Rajora, today hoisted the National Flag at the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Complex at Poloview here. Joint Director Hqrs, Vivek Puri, Deputy Director,(PR/AV) Javed Ahmad and other senior officers and officials of the Directorate participated in the flag-hoisting ceremony.   At […]

Safa Kadal family appeals to PM Modi, MEA for swift return of her body; JKSA writes to EAM Jaishankar, seeks repatriation of mortal remains, probe into alleged medical negligence Srinagar, Aug 15 (KNO): Saba Rasool, a fourth-year medical student from Safakadal, Srinagar, who was pursuing her MBBS at Urmia University of Medical Sciences in Iran, […]

Srinagar, August 14: Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) State President Vivek Bali on Thursday expressed deep concern over the devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar district, which triggered massive flash floods along the route of the Shree Machail Mata Yatra. The tragedy struck Chasoti village in the Padder region, claiming more than 30 lives and leaving at least […]

Srinagar, 14 Aug 25: On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) State President Vivek Bali extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the entire nation.   In his message, Vivek Bali said, “Let us take the freedom earned through the sacrifices of our ancestors […]