Kashmir

  A 2015-batch IAS officer, Shri Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary brings with him a distinguished track record in public administration and healthcare governance. His leadership is expected to infuse renewed energy into the mission’s efforts to enhance healthcare services across the Union Territory.   The JKNHMEA expresses its full confidence in Shri Choudhary’s visionary leadership […]

LG inspects maintenance, upgradation and widening of Yatra track enroute; takes first-hand appraisal of the measures taken by SASB and BRO for safe pilgrimage of the devotees SRINAGAR, JUNE 11: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha became the first Chairman of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board to reach the Holy cave in recent times through Baltal […]

Kulgam, June 10 (JKNS): In a swift and decisive anti-encroachment operation, the Revenue Department in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday retrieved around 15 marlas of Kahcharai (common/state) land in Turigam village of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.   According to the details available with JKNS, the land falling under Khasra No. 776 […]

Budgam, June 10: In a moment of pride for Jammu and Kashmir, Lubna Naseer, a young Taekwondo athlete from Churmujura village in Beerwah, Budgam, has etched her name in history by winning the first-ever gold medal for the Union Territory at the 4th Cadet & Junior National Taekwondo Championship 2025 held in Dehradun.   Representing […]

Says peaceful conduction will help revive tourism; urges govt to reopen parks   Srinagar, Jun 10 (KNO): People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has called upon the people of Pahalgam to continue their historic role in ensuring a peaceful and harmonious Amarnath Yatra, saying the responsibility of safeguarding the yatra […]

Srinagar, June 10 (KNO): The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir apprehended a man posing as senior officer of the Jammu and Kashmir police wing by using his photo as display picture on his WhatsApp.   In a statement, issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesperson said the CIK received a credible input suggesting that a man […]

Kupwara, June 09: The Kupwara Police Department, under its ongoing initiative to combat drug trafficking, conducted a successful raid on a local shop in Ganie Mohalla, Sogam, on 9 June 2025, resulting in the seizure of a substantial amount of charas-like substance. Acting on credible intelligence, officers from the Sogam Police Station executed a search at […]

Bandipora, June 9 (JKNS): In view of the closure of tourists visits both local and non locals to Gurez valley, Bandipora police urges drivers and passengers to avoid the route until further notice.   Travelers are advised to contact PCR Bandipora at the following numbers for updates and safety information, PCR Bandipora Contact Numbers, 9596767430 […]

Srinagar, Jun 9: A soldier allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at a camp in Gulmarg area of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday.Lance Naik Banwar LaL Saran of 9th Raj rifle camp at Gulmarg in Baramulla district shot himself with his service rifle on Sunday night, the officials said. […]

Budgam, June 8, KNT: A severe windstorm late Sunday night unleashed widespread destruction across Khag and several surrounding villages in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, prompting urgent appeals for relief and rehabilitation.   Accompanied by intense thundershowers and gusty winds clocking 40–60 km/h, the storm left behind a trail of devastation. Rooftops were ripped off homes, […]