Srinagar, Dec 09 (KNO): The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary Monday informed the Parliament that the import of apples currently attracts a customs duty of 50%, which is at par with the World Trade Organization (WTO) bound rate. The statement came in response to a question raised in Parliament […]
Srinagar, Dec 09 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir has generated approximately 225,630 tonnes of plastic waste over the past five years, according to official data. The year-wise data, accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), reveals variations in plastic waste generation across the region. In 2018-19, J&K generated 34,367.37 tonnes of plastic waste, which saw […]
Kulgam, Dec 09 (KNO): Once the heart of economic activity in the Valley, the water transport has suffered greatly over the decades across Kashmir. One such example is Ghat Khudwani, located in Qaimoh belt of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, which was once a major hub for the water transport business but has ended up in […]
Srinagar, Dec 09 (KNO): After the onset of winter in Kashmir, the famous water body Anchar Lake came alive with the age-old tradition of harvesting lotus stems, locally known as Nadur. The old harvest of lotus stems is done carefully by extracting the ‘prized’ stems, which is a delicacy deeply cherished in Kashmiri cuisine. As […]
G.N. Itoo Appointed as Director of School Education; RTO Kashmir Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari Joint Director Information Srinagar, Dec 09 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday ordered a significant reshuffle in the civil administration, transferring 19 officers. As per the Government Order No.2059-JK(GAD) ot 2024, Dated:09.12.2024 available with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), […]
Budgam, Dec 08 (KNO): Many tourist vehicles were stranded after a fresh snowfall occurred at a popular tourist destination–Doodhpathri in Kashmir’s Budgam district. The snowfall attracted a large number of tourists to the destination. However, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), many tourist vehicles were stranded at the picturesque place. Acting swiftly, the […]
KULGAM, DECEMBER 08: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today conducted surprise inspection of District Hospital Kulgam and took onspot assessment of medical care services being provided at the facility. During the inspection, the Minister took round of different sections of the hospital including emergency unit, surgical ward, general […]
LG Highlights the need for Knowledge Revolution for leading India into a developed nation and to sustain all round growth in different sectors of the economy In J&K, capacity building and developing schools as centers of excellence has been one of my objectives and we created a dynamic and competitive environment of learning to harness […]
Jammu, Dec 8 (PTI) Two police personnel were found dead with bullet injuries in Udhampur district early Sunday, officials said, suspecting fratricide as the reason behind the incident. The bullet-riddled bodies of the cops were seen lying inside a police van outside Kali Mata temple in the district headquarters around 6.30 am, the officials said. […]
JAMMU, DECEMBER 07: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today conducted a visit of Jagti Migrant Camp housing Kashmiri Pandits, to take stock of the amenities available there besides listening to the issues raised by the camp inmates there. Besides the Principal Secretary, Home and DMRR&R Departments the Chief Secretary was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner, Jammu; Commissioner, […]