AC Approves construction of new District Court Complex, Bandipora
By EOK News desk
In a significant decision aimed to effectively address the legal concerns of the general public and increased litigation cases/judicial work-load of the district, the...
AC approves upgradation/revamping of Transport Nagar, Parimpora, Srinagar
By EOK News Desk
The Administrative Council (AC) which met here today under Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha approved Upgradation/Revamping of Transport Nagar, Parimpora(Srinagar) at an estimated cost of...
Campaign To Empowers Underprivileged Communities
The Kashmir Law Circle is a trailblazing organization that seeks to create a positive impact on society through their legal awareness campaign.
By Atif Manzoor Bhat
Digital Distractions Hurt Reading Habits
We must prioritize reading and ensure that young people have access to the resources and environments that foster a love of reading. Only then can we ensure that the next generation in...
From Football Injury to Life Goal
Srinagar's Dedicated Blood Donor Awaits Recognition for His Life-Saving Efforts
By Mir Tanveer
Shabir Hussain Khan, a man hailing from Downtown’s Qamangar Pora, Kadi Kadal,...
Breakthrough Arrests: Mirwaiz’s Killers Caught After 33 Years
The arrest of terrorists Javaid Ahmad Bhat and Zahoor Ahmad Bhat represents a significant milestone in the long-standing pursuit of justice for Mirwaiz Farooq's assassination.
By Ajaz Rashid
Benefits and Challenges of SAS in Education
Maintaining a manual attendance system is complex and time-consuming and the automated attendance is providing more accurate results in a user-interactive manner instead
By Qysar Ul Islam Shah
The Evolving Landscape of Social Media
The impact of social media on kids is not just an individual concern, but a societal one. By investing in social media education for our youth, we are investing in a brighter,...
The Master Craftsman of Kashmir
In the heart of Srinagar's old city, an octogenarian is keeping alive the tradition of handcrafting stringed musical instruments, a craft that has been passed down through his family for eight generations....
‘Kangitchh’ to ‘Guchhi’: Unearthing the Treasures of J&K
The Unique Flavor and Texture of Morel Mushrooms in High-End Cuisine
By Ajaz Rashid
Morel mushrooms, also known as Morchella Esculenta, are highly sought-after in...
Teachers Must Infuse New Life Into Education System
Public education sector seeks to attract more students with improved academic offerings
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar
Educational institutions across the length and breadth of the...
Kashmir’s Famous Nadru Receives Boost
Farmer Producer Organization takes Kashmiri delicacy Nadru to global market, aims to Boost Income and Market Linkages for Farmers in Kashmir
By Ajaz Rashid
The...
TB Free J&K
J&K receives awards at ONE WORLD TB SUMMIT. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauds J&K's efforts in achieving significant reduction in TB incidence
By Ajaz Rashid
J&K LG Manoj Sinha Named One Of India’s Most Powerful In 2023
Sinha secures impressive 24th position in 'The Indian Express' list of powerful Indians
By EOK News Desk
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha...
J&K: A Hidden Gem in the Making for All-Season Tourism
Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department Aims to Make the Union Territory a Must-Visit Destination
By Mukhtar Ahmad
Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to be...
Lt Governor lays foundation stone for Mall of Srinagar
The Mall of Srinagar & allied projects with Govt of Dubai will fuel the economic growth of J&K and bring us closer to achieving the shared vision of strengthening bilateral trade and...
J&K Imposes Property Tax to Boost Local Finances and Development
J&K Imposes Property Tax to Boost Local Finances and Development
JK Press Corps Holds Meeting
Emphasizes the importance of a strong and united journalist community in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar Outperforms 155 Districts to Achieve Top Rank in Swachh Survekshan Grameen
Srinagar Outperforms 155 Districts to Achieve Top Rank in Swachh Survekshan Grameen
Domestic Violence Against Women Soars in Srinagar During COVID-19 Lockdown: Study
Domestic Violence Against Women Soars in Srinagar During COVID-19 Lockdown: Study
J&K: TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR 03-02-2023
TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR
1. From 01-02-2023, 1700 hrs. to 02-02-2023, 1700 hrs. There was slow movement on NH-44 due to breakdown of 04 HMVs between Nashri and...
Dangri Terror Attack: First Deadliest Attack in 2023
Dangri Terror Attack: First Deadliest Attack in 2023
LG pays tributes to General Zorawar Singh on his Martyrdom Day
LG pays tributes to General Zorawar Singh on his Martyrdom Day
TRAFFIC POLICE J&K ISSUES FRESH ADVISORY
Srinagar, December 10: The Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K, on Saturday issued a fresh advisory for traffic movement for Jammu and Kashmir National Highways. According to the new advisory
...
LG Chairs Meeting To Discuss Road Safety Issues
Directs officials to formulate robust & resilient SoPs to examine vehicle fitness & issuance of driving licenses & implementation of stringent deterrence, penal actions against violators
By EOK...
Lt Governor attends ‘My Town, My Pride’ Programme at Jammu
Lt Governor attends 'My Town, My Pride' Programme at Jammu
Turkey Link Emerges In Recent Threats To Kashmiri-Based Journalists.
Turkey Link Emerges In Recent Threats To Kashmiri-Based Journalists.
AIR News Srinagar Invites Applications For Casual Positions
AIR News Srinagar Invites Applications For Casual Positions
Cop Shot Dead In Pulwama, Second Killing In Kashmir In 24 Hours
Cop Shot Dead In Pulwama, Second Killing In Kashmir In 24 Hours
2 Sons Arrested For Murdering Their Father
Jammu and Kashmir Police Saturday said to have arrested two sons from Central Kashmir's Soura area on charges of murdering their father and dumping his body in Dal Lake.
J&K Sport Policy 2022 accords importance to vibrant incentivized sports ecosystem in UT
J&K Sport Policy 2022 accords importance to vibrant incentivized sports ecosystem in UT
Former J-K Chief Ministers To Lose SSG Security Cover
Former J-K Chief Ministers To Lose SSG Security Cover
Hyderpora Encounter: Families claim innocence as militants and OGWs trying to hide their identity:...
Hyderpora Encounter: Families claim innocence as militants and OGWs trying to hide their identity: Army Commander
Civilian shot dead in Nawa Kadal
Srinagar: A civilian was on Wednesday evening shot dead outside him a residential house in Mirjanpora area of Nawa Kadal Srinagar.
Official sources said that a civilian identified as...
Police Kills Three militants In Rambagh, Sgr
Srinagar: Police Kills Three militants In Rambagh, Sgr. Three unidentified militants were killed in a brief shootout at Rambagh area of Srinagar, officials said Wednesday.
According to the official...
J&K government sacked six of its employees for having militant links
J&K government on Wedensady sacked six of its employees for having militant links. The details of the sacked employees is as under:
Hamid Wani R/O Bijbehara, Anantnag (...
Burhan Wani”s Father Hoists National Flag In Pulwama
Burhan Wani''s Father Hoists National Flag In Pulwama
Lt Governor J&K Manoj Sinha’s Independence Day Speech
My dear brothers and sisters
1. Wishing you all a very Happy 75th Independence Day. Our great freedom fighters fiercely fought against all odds to ensure that our...
J&K government cancels residential accommodation of ”Darbar Move” employees
J&K government cancels government accommodation of Darbar Move employees
Teenager Drowns In River Sindh Near Kangan Ganderbal
Teenager Drowns In River Sindh Near Kangan Ganderbal
11 MORE DIE AS COVID-19 TOLL CROSSES 4000-MARK IN J&K
11 MORE DIE AS COVID-19 TOLL CROSSES 4000-MARK IN J&K
HF Foundation organises one-day painting workshop
Press Release
Srinagar, April 13: HF Foundation organised in collaboration with J&K Sheikh ul Alam Yateen Khana with needy Children organised a one-day painting workshop at Srinagar. Around thirty...
Militants killed in Pulwama were involved in attack on BJP leader’s house yesterday: IGP...
Srinagar: Inspector General of police Vijay Kumar on Friday said that militants involved in yesterday’s attack on BJP leader in which one policeman was killed were among the slain during a gunfight...
Lt Governor e-inaugurates 73 AYUSH Health & Wellness Centres across J&K
Lt Governor e-inaugurates 73 AYUSH Health & Wellness Centres across J&K
Srinagar Encounter: Top Lashkar commander from Pak, his aide killed: DGP Dilbagh Singh
Srinagar Encounter: Top Lashkar commander from Pak, his aide killed: DGP Dilbagh Singh
Rising Kashmir correspondent dies of cardiac arrest
Rising Kashmir correspondent dies of cardiac arrest
KASHMIR PRESS CLUB DENOUNCES THRASHING OF JOURNALISTS BY POLICE IN PULWAMA
KASHMIR PRESS CLUB DENOUNCES THRASHING OF JOURNALISTS BY POLICE IN PULWAMA
Altaf Bukhari condemns killing of BJP leader, family members in Bandipora
Demands immediate review of security of political activist across J&K
Srinagar, July 9: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday strongly condemned...
JK Bank stops salaries of 2800 employees
Issue will be resolved soon: officials
By Aatif QayoomSrinagar, June 30 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Bank has stopped salary of month of June to about 2800 employees who...
Geelani admitted his path was wrong, Kashmir used for personal gains: Dilbagh Singh
By Aatif Qayoom Srinagar, June 30: Director General of Police (J&K) Dilbagh Singh Tuesday said that the former chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Geelani has admitted in a letter sent...
JKAP demands withdrawal of GAD’s re-advertisement order
New probation rules be applied retrospectively: Altaf Bukhari
SRINAGAR, June 25: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday said the withdrawal and re-advertisement...
Lieutenant Governor appoints 6 members to JKPSC
JAMMU, JUNE 24: Lieutenant Governor, GC Murmu today accorded approval to appointment of six persons as member of the Public Service Commission for the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Don’t equate J&K’s business fraternity with rest of the country: JKAP to Union Finance...
Don’t equate J&K’s business fraternity with rest of the country
JKAP aghast over inundation of Shehr-e-Khaas areas
Address the defunct drainage system on priority: Shaykh Showkat
Srinagar, June 05: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) leader Shaykh Showkat on Thursday expressed deep concern over...
Fresh recruitment rules are anti-youth, against constitution: JKAP
Fresh recruitment rules are anti-youth, against constitution
Top commander among 3 Jaish militants killed in Pulwama encounter
Top JeM commander among three militants killed in Pukwama
Govt approves Media Policy-2020 for effective communication & public outreach
Government approves media policy for J&K
First doctor in Kashmir tests positive for coronavirus, three under surveillance
A doctor has tested positive for coronavirus in Kashmir while three others are under observation for developing coronavirus-like symptoms, officials said on Tuesday.
Journalist arrested in Kashmir, released after two days
Srinagar: A prominent journalist from Ganderbal district was arrested by Sumbal police while discharging his professional duty. He was slapped with various charges and lodged in police station Sumbal.
SMC installs decontamination tunnel at Bone & Joint Hospital, Sgr
SMC installs decontamination tunnel at Bone & Joint hospital, Sgr
Budgam police busts burglars gang; 05 burglars arrested, stolen property worth lacs recovered
Srinagar, August 01: Police in Budgam busted a gang of burglars by arresting five burglars involved in eight theft cases and recovered stolen property worth lacs of rupees.
In the recent past, Chadoora police received...
J&K government revokes Mediclaim Insurance policy
JAMMU, DECEMBER 28: The Governor’s administration today ordered revocation and cancellation of J&K Group Mediclaim Insurance Policy for employees with effect from December 31, 2018.
According to the order issued by the Finance Department, sanction...
Withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan can have marginal impact on Kashmir situation: Ex-DGP...
Says 'GOI should review its policy for JK'
Former Director General of Police (DGP), Kuldeep Khoda on Tuesday said that the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan can have little or marginal impact on Kashmir,...
Srinagar police arrests a molester
Police Station Nigeen arrested a person within hours who was involved in a case of molestation.
A girl aged 21 years reported to Police Station Nigeen that she was offered a lift by a person...
Basharat Bukhari to join NC Tomorrow
Continuing with the jolts of rebellion ,senior Party Leader and Ex minister of Mahbooba Led Coalition govt Syed Basharat Bukhari is also parting ways with PDP to join NC. Well placed sources close to...
J&K BUDGET 2019-20 HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
1. Infrastructure
· Big push to Infrastructure - Rs 30469 cr earmarked for investment in development sector during 2019-20
· Rs 3631 cr additional investment in 1643 languishing projects
· To build spending capacity, Line Departments to be provided funds for...
SAC approves establishment of first ever University in Ladakh
JAMMU, DECEMBER 15: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here this evening under the chairmanship of Governor Satya Pal Malik approved establishment of first ever University in Ladakh.
Advisors to the Governor, K Vijay Kumar,...
Another civilian killed in Kharpora, Pulwama clashes; toll 2
Srinagar, December 15: Another civilian was killed in clashes with the government forces near the encounter site in Kharpora Sirnoo area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday.
Reports said that Abid Hussain Lone of...
Three militants killed, two Armymen injured in Pulwama encounter
Srinagar, Dec 15: Three militants were killed and two armymen injured after a encounter broke out between militants and goverment forces in Kharpora, Sirnoo area of South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Saturday morning.
A senior...
Shopian attack: One more cop succumbs toll 4
Srinagar, Dec 11: One more cop who was injured in a militant attack today at Zainapora area of Shopian in south Kashmir succumbed to his injuries, taking the death toll of policemen to four.
Earlier...
Woman held along with 20 grenades from Srinagar
Srinagar, Nov 13: Police on Tuesday said that it has arrested a woman along with 20 grenades from Lawaypora area in outskirts of Srinagar city.
"Today evening upon receipt of reliable information that some OGWs...
Farooq Shah for timely completion of languishing PHE, I&FC projects
Stresses upon officials to gear up their men and machinery
Jammu, Nov 13: As many as 417 languishing PHE projects shall be taken up at an estimated cost of Rs 683 crore, while as work...
Police statement regarding Pattan Granada attack
One militant responsible for the attack apprehended
October 17: Based on credible inputs that some militants are travelling on Baramulla-Srinagar highway, a police naka party deployed at Baba Teng Pattan were checking the vehicles. During...
JRL calls for Kashmir Bandh tomorrow
Joint Resistance Leadership comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik expressed deep anguish and grief at the killing of son of the house owner young Rayees Ahmed and two armed...
Third phase of ULB polls tomorrow
laborate security other arrangements in place: DGP
Srinagar, Oct 12: Ahead of the third phase of the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections in the state tomorrow, the Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh said that...
Abducted youth found dead in Sopore
By Suhail Khan
Sopore, Oct 6: A 30-year-old shopkeeper who was kidnapped by militants three days back was found dead in an orchard in north Kashmir's Sopore area on Saturday morning.
Tawseef Ahemd Ganie son of...
Parvez Ahmed lays foundation stone of J&K Bank’s Staff Training Institute, Recreation Centre
Srinagar, July 03: J&K Bank Chairman and CEO, Parvez Ahmed, today laid the foundation stone of the bank's Staff Training Institute and Recreational Centre at Gol Gujral Talab Tillo Jammu at a simple but...
Four LeT militants involved in Shujaat Bukhari killing: Police
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday claimed that four Lashkar-e-Toiba militants, including Naveed Jhat who escaped from SMHS hospital, were involved in the killing of senior journalist and Chief Editor ‘Rising Kashmir’ Shujaat Bukhari.
Addressing...
JRL calls for valleywide shutdown on June 25
Srinagar, June 24: Expressing serious concern over the re-starting of operation All-Out and CASOS with full vengeance against the people of Kashmir especially in South Kashmir which has resulted in the killing of...
Police statement regarding today’s encounter at Kulgam
June 24: Pursuing credible leads about the presence of militants in Chedar Ban area of Qaimoh in District Kulgam, a search was launched this afternoon by a joint team of security forces today in...
Youth shot dead by unknown gunmen in Kulgam
Srinagar, June 17: A youth was killed after attacked by unknown gunmen at Kelam area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Sunday evening.
Confirming the incident SSP Kulgam Harmeet Singh said that militants fired upon a...
Local recruits & Burhan Wani’s killing: Security officials map militancy’s new patterns in the...
By Muzamil Jaleel
NewDelhi, June 04-THE killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani on July 8, 2016, marks a watershed in militancy in the Valley because it is directly linked to a cycle of recruitments...
Vigilance submitted report to Govt against 10 tainted officials
Srinagar, May 29: At least 10 officials from various government departments are set to face the action for their alleged involvement in various wrongs.
One of the top officials of the government in the civil...
JK Editors Forum delegation calls on Secretary Information
SRINAGAR: JK Editors Forum on Thursday called on Secretary to the Govt, Information Department, Sarmad Hafeez and discussed various issues being faced by the editors of various newspapers within the state and sought early redress of...
BJP Ministers Resign From Mehbooba Mufti’s Government: Sources
New Delhi : Days after its two lawmakers had to quit, BJP ministers in the Mehbooba Mufti government have sent their resignations to the party to prep for a reshuffle that has been on...
JK Bank restores sufficient cash supply to Valley
Thanks to RBI for timely support - Chairman
Srinagar, April 17: Amid a scenario wherein most of the states in India are facing cash crunch and chain of ATMs stand cash starved, J&K Bank with...
Army man joins Hizbul Mujahideen outfit
SRINAGAR, April 16: An army man who had gone missing from south Kashmir earlier this month has joined the Hizbul Mujahideen militant group, police officials said today.
Idrees Mir, who was posted in the Army's...
J&K: Minor reshuffle in administration
Srinagar, Apr 10: The state government on Tuesday ordered transfer of heads of various departments.
In an order issued through General Administration Department here under number 580-GAD of 2018, dated10-04-2018, government has ordered transfers of...
Gunfight breaks out in Kupwara
Srinagar, March 20: A gunfight broke out between government forces and militants at Check Halmatpora area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday.
A police officer told news agency GNS that a joint team of army...
Three militants Owais Bhai, Hammas Bhai and Shabir Bhai trapped at Balhama Srinagar
Gunfight broke out between militants and government forces at Balhama, Khanmoh, 13 Kms away from Srinagar City. Sources said that three militants identified as Owais Bhai, Hammas Bhai and Shabir Bhai believed to be...
Governor approves sacking Drabu from council of ministers
Governor NN Vohra on Monday approved PDP’s proposal of terminating Haseeb Drabu from the council of ministers.
Drabu, finance minister of the state has been sacked by the PDP over his controversial remarks that Kashmir was not a...
PDP Removes Haseeb Drabu from Council of Ministers
In a major Political Development in Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday removed defiant, Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Dr Haseeb Drabu, from the Council of Ministers reportedly for “gross indiscipline”...
J&K Bank wins MHSM Gold cup
Chairman compliments team members for victory
Srinagar, Feb 27: J&K Bank chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Parvez Ahmed has complimented the bank's football team for winning the first Maharaja Hari Singh Memorial Gold Cup Football...
Rise in militancy because of anti-youth policies of PDP: NC
Demands judicial probe in ‘nepotism, loopholes’ in present Govt
Srinagar, Feb 26: The opposition National Conference (NC) on Monday lashed out at the state government especially People Democratic Party (PDP) for benefitting their relatives and workers, saying...
Naeem Akhtar nominated as Treasurer JKPDP
Jammu, Feb 26: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), president Ms Mehbooba Mufti has nominated Mr Naeem Akhtar Andrabi as Treasurer JKPDP.
JKVIB list with Madni’s son a cruel joke: NC
‘Mehbooba personally answerable for brazen trend of nepotism’
Srinagar, Feb 23: National Conference on Friday asked Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to explain how the son of PDP Vice President and her Uncle as well as...
Firing in Srinagar hospital, 1 cop killed, Pak militant escapes
Srinagar Feb 6: A Pakistani militant in police custody escaped this morning as he was brought to a Srinagar hospital for a medical check-up. According to the sources, the militant identified as Naved escaped after...
Police files charge sheet against LeT,08 accused in Amaranth Yatra Bus attack
Srinagar.Jan 29...The Jammu and Kashmir police has filed charge sheet of about 1500 pages in case FIR No. 157/2017 U/S 302, 307, 326, 427 RPC, 7/27 A. Act, 16, 18, 20 ULA (P) Act...
MLA Wachi Aijaz Mir condemns Shopian killings
Jammu, Jan 27: PDP leader and MLA Wachi Aijaz Ahmad Mir Saturday condemned the civilian killings in Shopian.
In a statement issued to press, Mir termed the killings of civilians “very unfortunate”.
He said such civilians...
Three civillians killed in shopian clashes
Srinagar, Jan 27: One more youth succumbed to the injuries at Shopian, taking the death toll allegedly by army to three.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Shopian Dr Bashir told GNS that the youth identified as Rayees...
J&K Police detains suspected be ISIS suicide bomber
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday detained a Pune-based girl, alleged to be an ISIS suicide bomber, from south Kashmir, officials said.
Meanwhile, official sources on Thursday said she is the same woman who...
Mehbooba appeals for cessation of hostilities on borders, appeals for peace
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today appealed for the cessation of hostilities on the borders in the State saying that it is the people of Jammu & Kashmir who have suffered due to the acrimony...
Skiers ventured into avalanche prone area despite warning: Govt
Jammu, January 19: Minister for Disaster Management, Relief Rehabilitation & Reconstruction Javaid Mustafa Mir, today made a statement in the House regarding the Avalanche incident that occurred at Gulmarg wherein one Swedish skier namely Daniel...
Man injured during Shopian encounter dies
Srinagar: A man, who was injured last month during an encounter between militants and security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, succumbed to injuries at a hospital here today.
Mohammad Ayoub Bhat breathed his...