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; […]
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Saving the Himalayas
Preserving the Himalayas requires urgent global attention and coordinated action. Efforts must focus on mitigating climate change, enforcing sustainable resource management, and fostering responsible development practices. By Mool Raj The Himalayas stand as a majestic and awe-inspiring mountain range spanning multiple nations across Asia, including China, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Bhutan. This expansive […]
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 […]
Delhi HC Criticizes Civic Authorities Over Rajinder Nagar Incident; Orders MCD Officials to Visit Affected Areas and Submit Detailed Affidavit
By Agencies The Delhi High Court has directed senior officials from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to visit the areas affected by the recent Rajinder Nagar incident, where three IAS aspirants tragically lost their lives. The court has demanded that an affidavit detailing the actions taken by the MCD be submitted by tomorrow […]
ED Conducts Search At 5 Locations In Srinagar, Pattan
BY AGENCIES Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Srinagar Zonal Office on Tuesday conducted searches at 5 locations in Srinagar and Pattan in connection with case of embezzlement of bank funds. In a handout to GNS, the ED spokesman said that the operations was launched today under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), […]
At 24.8°C, Sgr records hottest night of season, 2nd highest minimum temperature in 132 years
BY KS NEWS DESK For the second straight night, the Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital, Srinagar has recorded the season’s hottest night at 24.8 degree Celsius. An Independent Weather Forecaster, Faizan Arif Keng informed the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 24.8 degree Celsius, which was 6.0 degree […]
Water Scarcity Hits Beerwah Town in Budgam
BY AGENCIES In the current dry weather, water scarcity has hit various mohallahs of Beerwah town, leaving residents struggling to access potable water. Mohallahs including Dobhi Mohallah, Hassanabad, College Mohallah, and Dar Mohallah are among the worst affected, with residents relying on tanker water or traveling long distances to fetch water from nearby sources. “We […]
“Pakistan hasn’t learnt from its history,” says PM Modi on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas
BY AGENCIES Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday warned Pakistan that its nefarious plans would not materialise, as our soldiers will crush terrorism with full force and the enemy will be given a befitting reply. Speaking during Kargil Vijay Diwas Shradhanjali Samaroh in Drass, Ladakh, PM Modi said that Kargil Vijay Diwas tells us […]
Rajnath Singh pays tribute to soldiers on occasion Kargil Vijay Diwas at National War Memorial
BY AGENCIES Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday laid a wreath and paid tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War at the National War Memorial in the national capital on the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas. Defence Minister remembered the indomitable spirit and courage of the brave soldiers who fought valiantly […]
Peace Paves Possible Procession
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 […]