Kashmir

Vows to intensify drive against underage drivers, says vehicle owners to face legal action Srinagar, Nov 18 : In the wake of a recent surge in road accidents in Srinagar and elsewhere in Kashmir that claimed several lives, the Transport authorities in Kashmir on Monday announced a stricter enforcement of traffic laws, targeting underage drivers […]

Discom to share names of gangs involved in meter tampering with J&K Police Srinagar, Nov 18 (GNS): Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) today issued a stern advisory to its consumers to remain vigilant against certain gangs operating in Srinagar city and outskirts, which are offering their ‘services’ to tamper smart meters by quoting a […]

Srinagar : Thar Jeep fell into Dal Lake Srinagar:Nov 18: A Thar Jeep accidentally fell into the Dal Lake along Fore Shore Road in Srinagar on Monday. Fortunately, there were no occupants in the vehicle at the time of the accident Eyewitnesses told that the driver had parked the Thar on the roadside when it […]

Srinagar, Nov 18 (KNO): Security forces Monday claimed to have arrested a terrorist in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that security forces launched search operation in the orchards of Pinglish village about the presence of a terrorist. He said that during search operation, a terrorist […]

Srinagar, Nov 17 (KNO): National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using the abrogation of Article 370 as a political tool to weaken the Congress and secure electoral victories in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, stating that national conference will remain with the Congress party come what may. According to […]

586 violators challaned, 11 vehicles seized in different districts Srinagar, Nov 16 (KNO): Following the recent tragic road accidents in Srinagar and elsewhere in Kashmir that claimed several lives, the transport authorities in Kashmir conducted an extensive crackdown on traffic violations across the region. In a statement issued by the office of RTO Kashmir to […]

Says Govt. committed to transform colleges into centres of excellence KULGAM, NOVEMBER 16: Marking a significant step towards enhancing higher education infrastructure in the district, Minister for Health & Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Masood along with MLA Kulgam, M. Y Tarigami today laid foundation Stone for Academic Block at GDC Kulgam which […]

Peerzada Sayeed Karnah, Kupwara:After heavy snowfall blanketed the region, recording over one foot at Sadhna Top, the Karnah-Kupwara road was closed to vehicular movement, causing significant disruption. However, swift action by the Border Roads Organization (BRO) under Beacon 109 RCC led to the clearance of the road, restoring traffic flow and enabling emergency evacuations. Two […]

“Streamlining social media to make it ethical by all means”   Srinagar, Nov 16 (KNO): Joint Director Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Muhammad Aslam Saturday said that new media policy is in offing and will be rolled out soon. Speaking to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, Mohammad […]

Srinagar, Nov 16 (KNO): Famous ski-resort Gulmarg and Gurez valley in north Kashmir witnessed fresh spell of snow today morning even as weatherman has predicted improvement in weather from the afternoon. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) nearly an inch of snowfall has accumulated in Gulmarg since morning, while it was snowing in […]