In a departure from decades of restrictions, Srinagar’s main roads witnessed the return of historic Muharram processions for the second year. The administration’s decision symbolizes a renewed commitment to religious customs and communal harmony. By Ajaz Rashid For the second consecutive year, historic Muharram processions were permitted to pass along the main roads in […]
Major relief to Power Consumers: No tariff increase for FY 2024-25 as Govt continues subsidy amidst rising power cost
BY KS NEWS DESK SRINAGAR, JULY 24: In a major relief to power consumers, the J&K Power Development Department (PDD) today announced that the Jammu & Kashmir government has taken a significant decision to absorb any increase in electricity tariff in the current financial year (2024-25) by continuing its support in the form of subsidy […]
J&K Govt dismisses employees for anti-national activities
BY KS NEWS DESK The Jammu and Kashmir Government dismissed four employees, belonging to various departments: 02 from Police Department (Constables), 01 from School Education Department (Junior Assistant) and 01 from Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (Village Level Worker) in terms of Article 311 of the Constitution of India for their deep involvement […]
LG hails Budget 2024, says people’s budget will empower middle class, youth, women, farmers and it will speed up sustainable, equitable growth and inclusive growth
J&K has seized the opportunities of 21st century and our youth are building proud and prosperous Union Territory: LG Sinha BY KS NEWS DESK Srinagar, July 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the visionary Budget for 2024-2025. The Lt […]
FM Nirmala Sitharaman heads to Rashtrapati Bhavan with the budget documents
By Agencies Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday left the North Block offices of the Finance Ministry with a copy of the Union Budget 2024-25 which as has been tradition is in a digital format. Ahead of the budget presentation, Minister Sitharaman headed to Rashtrapati Bhavan to meet with President Droupadi Murmu. The Finance Minister […]
All political parties must fight together for country for next five years: PM Modi
BY AGENCIES NEW DELHI: Ahead of the start of Parliament’s Budget session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said people have given their verdict in the Lok Sabha polls and now all political parties must fight together for the country for the next five years. A day before the presentation of the Union Budget, Prime […]
Celebrating International Chess Day with Hoor Fatima
BY KS NEWS DESK As we celebrate International Chess Day on 20th July, we recognize the timeless appeal and intellectual rigor of chess, a game that transcends borders and generations. Chess is more than just a game; it is a profound educational tool that fosters critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills. Hoor Fatima, a […]
Kashmiri Filmmakers’ short film screened at Film Festival in London
BY KS NEWS DESK Srinagar, July 17: ‘Brick’, a short experimental film made by a group of amateur Kashmiri filmmakers has been selected for the Lift-Off Global Film Festival to be held at Pinewood Studios, England. The film has been selected to compete in the first-time filmmaker section of the festival titled ‘First-Time Filmmaker Lift-Off […]
Shah-E-Khidmat Trust Hosts Refreshment Camp at Alamgari Bazar
Distributes Fruits, Juices, and Medicine for Mourners BY KS NEWS DESK Srinagar, July 17: The bustling streets of Alamgari Bazar witnessed an extraordinary act of community service and compassion as Shah-E-Khidmat Trust organized a refreshment camp for mourners, distributing fruits, juices, and essential medicines. This noble initiative, held in collaboration with Noor and Sons Pharmaceutical, […]
Niti Ayog Vice Chairperson tells UN that India will achieve SDG goals before 2030
BY AGENCIES While speaking at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) General Debate on Tuesday, Suman K Bery, Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog said that India has been an important contributor to progress across the SDGs. Bery said that India is on track to achieve its SDG Goal 1.2 of reducing the percentage […]