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 […]

Deputy CM Gets Key Infrastructure, Employment Ministries; Sakeena Itoo to Lead Health, Education, and Social Welfare Srinagar, Oct 18 (NVI): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has Friday announced the allocation of portfolios to the newly appointed ministers. As per a government order, the LG Manoj Sinha outlines the departmental responsibilities of various ministers in the […]

Baramulla, Oct 17 (KNO): The Member Parliament (MP), Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency, Er. Abdul Rashid Thursday chaired a meeting at Dak Bungalow Baramulla to review the works under the Jal Shakti Department across the Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency. The meeting was attended by the Member District Development Council, Muzaffar Ahmad; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, Zahoor Ahmad Raina; […]

Srinagar parts hardest hit, PHE Dept advises water storage measures as natural sources dwindle   Srinagar, Oct 17 (KNO): Kashmir Valley is grappling with a potable drinking water supply shortage as surface water sources continue to dry up due to a prolonged dry spell. While the situation is not deemed alarming across the valley, the […]

3-day marathon expo begins at Indoor Stadium; Marathon to attract 59 international athletes, many from India: Director Tourism, Kashmir Raja Yaqoob Srinagar, Oct 17 (KNO): Director of Tourism Kashmir Raja Yaqoob on Thursday said the much-awaited “International Marathon” in Kashmir is scheduled for October 20. He said the marathon will feature two types of races, […]

Srinagar, Oct 17 (KNO): As J&K Tourism department is organizing the Kashmir International Marathon on Sunday (October 20) and is likely to witness a large turnout, the authorities here have issued a travel advisory to ensure smooth traffic flow and minimize congestion during the event. According to an advisory, a copy of which lies with […]

Srinagar, Oct 17 (KNO): Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Jammu and Kashmir police on Thursday said to have arrested a drug peddler in Budgam and recovered contraband substance. Police Station Charar-e-Sharief received an information through reliable source that one person namely Khurshid Ahmad Ganie son of Abdullah Ganie […]

Srinagar, Oct 17 (KNO): In a significant achievement, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Kupwara on Thursday said to have recovered 17 mobile phones worth Rs 2.5 lakhs. The recovery was made after strenuous efforts by the technical team of Kupwara Police following several complaints received over time regarding missing mobile phones, a police spokesman said […]