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‘Nothing adverse found in watermelons, action may be taken against rumour mongers’: Admin

Amid the controversy, the authorities on Saturday said that watermelons are safe for consumption. Addressing a press conference, deputy commissioner Food and Safety department Shagufa Jalal, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that they had taken samples from all the districts of the Kashmir valley after apprehensions were raised about the sue […]

Election Commision of India announces election schedule, no assembly polls in J-K for now

Amid speculations, the Election comission of India has rejected the idea of Kashmir-based political parties to hold simultaneous lok sabha and assembly polls in the region. The Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, unveiled the timetable for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections during a press briefing in New Delhi on Saturday. The 2024 Lok Sabha election […]

Assistant manager arrested in JK for making fraudulent debits from customers accounts

A J&K assistant manager was arrested for making fraudulent debits amounting to Rs 126.34 lacs. A senior police officer told news agency Kashmir Scroll that a case FIR number 10/2024, under section 409 IPC, has been registered at Police Station Pouni against accused namely Ishwinder Singh, Asst Manager, JK Bank Pouni for making fraudulent debits […]

Srinagar gears up for Formula 4 car race show

Srinagar is gearing up for an unprecedented spectacle this Sunday as Formula-4 Car display takes center stage, from Lalit Ghat to Nehru Park. Renowned Formula drivers will showcase their skills, promising an electrifying experience for spectators, as per Jammu Kashmir admin. The event will unfold along the boulevard road, with races and stunts thrilling the […]

Ban on JKLF extended for five years

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, on Tuesday declared Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (Mohd. Yasin Malik Faction) as an ‘unlawful association’ with immediate effect under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The Modi government has declared the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Mohd. Yasin Malik faction)’ as an ‘Unlawful Association’ for a further period […]

Government teacher terminated in Kashmir for ‘anti-national’ activities

The Jammu Kashmir admin on Friday dismissed a teacher from his services over involvement in anti-national activities. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the activities of the employee namely Manzoor Ahmed Laway of DH Pora Kulgam had come to the adverse notice of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, as they found him […]

Maharashtra government buys plot in Kashmir for state bhawan

The state government of Maharashtra has purchased land from the administration in Jammu Kashmir for constructing the Maharashtra Bhawan in the region. This deal was made during Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s visit to Jammu Kashmir in June 2023. The project gained momentum following discussions between Chief Minister Shinde and Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, culminating […]

Centre bans Nayeem Khan’s National Front for 5 years

The Centre on Tuesday declared Jammu and Kashmir National Front as unlawful association for 5 years for supporting terrorism and challenging the integrity ld the nation. In a post on X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the Modi government today declared Jammu and Kashmir National […]

Electoral Bond: Company tied to Reliance emerges as 3rd highest donor

The publishing of electoral bonds data has created a storm all over India. One of the largest donors to appear on the list is the Qwik Chain supply, a company related to Mukesh Ambani related Reliance group. Qwik Supply Chain Private Limited, the third largest donor to political parties, contributed Rs 410 crores through electoral […]

Schedule of lok sabha and assembly elections to be announced tomorrow

The schedule for the Lok Sabha and state Assembly elections will be announced on Saturday, March 16 by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in a press conference. The press conference by the Election Commission will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, March 16, the poll body said. The press briefing will be live […]