Srinagar, Oct 19 (KNO): The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) would likely extend the dates for the submission of the ‘initial’ advance Haj payment and necessary documents for Haj 2025 (Hijri 1446), giving more time to pilgrims. Currently, provisionally selected pilgrims are required to deposit the Advance Haj amount by October 21, 2024, and submit […]
1.07 lakh consumers claim interest waiver, Govt forfeits Rs.56 Cr under Power Amnesty Srinagar, Oct 19 (KNO): Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has once again urged its domestic consumers to adopt the Grid-connected Roof-Top Solar (RTS) plants under the heavily-subsidized PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Scheme, launched by the Ministry of New & Renewable […]
Srinagar, Oct 19 (KNO): Peoples Conference chief Sajad Gani Lone Saturday said that “the newly formed government was enjoying the honey-moon period” and that he will talk about power woes after a week. Talking to reporters here, Lone as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), while replying to a query about frequent power outages in […]
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 […]