By Agencies Srinagar, Aug 12: The executive body of Press Club of Kashmir Monday announced that the journalist fraternity will soon have a press club in Srinagar. In a statement, issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesperson said that the administration has agreed to provide every possible help in establishing the […]
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ECI Releases Pamphlet Detailing Upcoming Assembly Elections in J&K
BY KS NEWS DESK Jammu, Aug 09: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released a pamphlet with crucial information about the anticipated assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar stated, “Time is appropriate to hold polls, but we will go back to Delhi to review the security scenario and […]
NIA chargesheets foreign terrorists, 3 others
By Agencies The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charge-sheeted four persons, including a foreign militant, for the killing of two non-local civilians by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its offshoot The Resistance Front (TRF), in Kashmir in February this year. The NIA said that the accused, Adil Manzoor Langoo, Ahran Rasool Dar alias Tota, Dawood, and their […]
Karnah admin bans mobile phone usage by teachers in classrooms
By Agencies Kupwara, Aug 09: In a bid to enhance focus and discipline within classrooms, the authorities in Kupwara’s Karnah have issued a stringent directive requiring all teachers to switch off their mobile phones during working hours. The directive applies to teaching staff in all the government-run schools in the sub-division. Sub-divisional magistrate […]
Youth allegedly dies in police custody in Katra Police Station
By Agencies A youth has allegedly died in a police custody at Police Station Katra in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Sources here on Wednesday said a youth identified as Anmol Dogra, resident of Maitial, Ward – 13 was in police custody in theft case. He died under mysterious circumstances, sources said. […]
14 killed in 2 terror attacks on pilgrims between 2022 and 2024 in J&K: Centre
BY AGENCIES The Centre on Tuesday said that only two terrorists attacks on pilgrims have taken place between 2022 and 2024 in Jammu and Kashmir, with 14 casualties reported in these incidents. In a written reply to a query from Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee, minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai, as per […]
We have kept the flame of inclusive development and social equality burning ever-bright illuminating J&K’s journey in the past 5 years, Says LG Sinha
BY KS NEWS DESK SRINAGAR, AUGUST 05: In a statement on Monday, Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said that enduring peace is gradually returning to Jammu and Kashmir and this achievement belongs to all citizens. Following is the draft of Lieutenant Governor’s statement: “In the past 5 years democracy has taken deep roots in the […]
LG Sinha acts tough on Narco-terror network: Six officials dismissed
BY KS NEWS DESK Srinagar, Aug 03: In a decisive move against the narco-terror network, the Jammu & Kashmir administration has terminated six government officials, including five policemen, for their involvement in terror financing through drug sales. Acting under Article 311 (2) (c) of the Constitution of India, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dismissed the employees […]
Dr. Hina chairs 106th Board of Directors Meeting of KVIB
BY KS NEWS DESK SRINAGAR, AUG 02: Chairperson J&K KVIB, Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat, Friday chaired 106th Board of Directors (BOD) meeting of J&K KVIB at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner Secretary Industries & Commerce; Registrar Cooperatives J&K; Director General Codes; Director I&C Jammu; Mission Director National Livelihood Mission; […]
Waterboarding, Electric Shocks, Siccing Dogs: U.N. Report Details Alleged Israeli Torture of Detained Palestinians
By Agencies GENEVA — The U.N. human rights office issued a report Wednesday saying Palestinians detained by Israeli authorities since the Oct. 7 attacks faced waterboarding, sleep deprivation, electric shocks, the release of dogs, and other forms of torture and mistreatment. The report said Israel’s prison service held more than 9,400 “security detainees” as of […]