5-year term of J&K Assembly to begin from October 21; 6-time MLA Mubarak Gul appointed as pro tem speaker Srinagar, Oct 18 (KNO): The newly elected MLAs of Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly will be administered oath on Monday by MLA Eidgah, Mubarak Gul, who was appointed as pro tem speaker by Lieutenant Governor Manoj […]
Srinagar, Oct 18 (KNO): In a significant shift from his earlier stance, National Conference (NC) president Dr. Farooq Abdullah downplayed the immediate need to restore Article 370, emphasizing instead that addressing people’s everyday problems is the top priority. Dr. Abdullah, a three-time Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, made these remarks during a public interaction […]
Srinagar, Oct 18 (KNO): Lieutenant Governor, in pursuance to Section 24 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, has appointed Mubarik Gul, Member Legislative Assembly, as Speaker Protem who shall administer the oath/affirmation to all members of the J&K Legislative Assembly for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in terms of Section 24 […]
60-day program focuses on instilling religious discipline among children aged 10 to 15p Sopore, Oct 18 (KNO): In a unique way to foster discipline, spiritual growth and moral responsibility among the younger generation, the Auqaf Committee in Sopore has rolled out a first-of-its-kind “Youth Motivation and Reform Program” to engage children aged 10 to 15 […]
Kulgam, Oct 18 (KNO): Sakina Itoo, who was recently elected from the Damhal-Hanji pora seat of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district and inducted into cabinet, visited her native constituency where she was given a rousing welcome. Talking to reporters in Damal-Hanji pora, Sakina, who has been allotted the portfolio of health, education and social welfare, said […]
Srinagar, Oct 18 (KNO): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today personally visited the office chambers at Civil Secretariat here of his Cabinet colleagues to congratulate them on formally assuming their respective duties. The Chief Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations to Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, and Cabinet Ministers Sakeena Itoo, Javed Ahmad Rana, Javid Ahmad […]
J&K Cabinet passes resolution for restoration of statehood Sringar, Oct 18: The Jammu & Kashmir Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has passed the resolution for restoration of statehood Official sources said that during its first meeting on Thursday, the J&K Cabinet passed a resolution urging the Central government to restore statehood. “The draft […]
Deputy CM Gets Key Infrastructure, Employment Ministries; Sakeena Itoo to Lead Health, Education, and Social Welfare Srinagar, Oct 18 (NVI): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has Friday announced the allocation of portfolios to the newly appointed ministers. As per a government order, the LG Manoj Sinha outlines the departmental responsibilities of various ministers in the […]
Baramulla, Oct 17 (KNO): The Member Parliament (MP), Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency, Er. Abdul Rashid Thursday chaired a meeting at Dak Bungalow Baramulla to review the works under the Jal Shakti Department across the Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency. The meeting was attended by the Member District Development Council, Muzaffar Ahmad; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, Zahoor Ahmad Raina; […]
Srinagar parts hardest hit, PHE Dept advises water storage measures as natural sources dwindle Srinagar, Oct 17 (KNO): Kashmir Valley is grappling with a potable drinking water supply shortage as surface water sources continue to dry up due to a prolonged dry spell. While the situation is not deemed alarming across the valley, the […]