New Delhi, Aug 26: In recognition of his outstanding contributions to peacebuilding, social empowerment, and youth engagement, noted social and peace activist Mudasir Dar has been conferred with the 15th Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Award (2025) as well as the International Buddha Peace Award (2025). The prestigious awards were presented by Honourable Lieutenant Governor […]
Focus on opening NH-44, ensure supply of essentials to cut-off areas and using alternate routes to isolated districts: CM SRINAGAR, AUGUST 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the restoration works on Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) and other major roads damaged by the recent incessant rains. The meeting was attended […]
Srinagar, Aug 30: The reopening of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway for stranded vehicles after a four-day gap has brought relief for the fruit growers of Kashmir, who were staring at huge losses given the low shelf-life of their produce. They are now hoping for a quick resumption of normal traffic on the 250-km road, […]
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 30: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha spoke to senior officials and took stock of the situation and rescue and relief operations following the cloudburst and rain-triggered landslides in Reasi and Ramban Districts. The Lieutenant Governor has extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones in the tragic […]
Discussion Focuses on Unemployment, Skill Development, and Future of Youth in J&K Lucknow, August 30: Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) State President Vivek Bali today met Shri Dr Arvind Rajbhar, National Chief General Secretary of SBSP and former Minister of Uttar Pradesh, in Lucknow to deliberate on key issues affecting the youth of Jammu […]
Srinagar, Aug 30 (JKNS): Following widespread devastation caused by recent floods, cloudbursts, and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir, former Chief Minister and PDP President, Mehbooba Mufti, has called on the Government of India (GOI) to urgently announce a financial relief package. In a post on X, Mufti as per news agency JKNS wrote, “Recent […]
Jammu, August 30(GNS): Atleast seven members of family were killed after a massive landslide hit a Residential house on Saturday at Badar in Mahore area of Reasi district. Officials told GNS that today a massive landslide occurred at Mohore area, where a temporary dwelling house (Kutcha House)was hit. In this incident seven people are […]
Anantnag, Aug 30 (KNC): The Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Anantnag, Mubashir Jan, has completed a technical safety audit of school transport in the district for the year 2024-25, covering 588 buses across 16 private schools. As per news agency Kashmir News Corner—KNC, the audit confirmed that all buses inspected were equipped with essential […]
Rescue operation underway Ramban, Aug 30 (KNO): At least three people lost their lives, and five others are missing after a cloudburst struck the Rajgarh tehsil of Ramban district, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that that rescue teams have been rushed to the affected area, and operations are […]
Highway blockade leaves Valley markets paralyzed; Suppliers accused of profiteering Srinagar, Aug 29 (KNO): Chicken that used to be sold at Rs 125 per kg before the highway disruption is now being pushed on wholesalers’ counters at Rs 160–180 per kg, indicating a sharp, “unjustified spike” that has left households, small shopkeepers and the poor […]