Former Minister R S Chib resigns from Congress
Former minister and MLC R S Chib on Friday resigned from membership of Congress Party.
In a resignation letter sent to AICC president Sonia Gandhi, Chib wrote, "Over the years as a member of the Congress Party, it has been my…
J&K HC orders constitution of exclusive special courts for NIA cases
Srinagar, Aug 26 (KNO): In order to ease the burden on National Investigation Agency (NIA) courts, Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Saturday ordered constitution of exclusive special courts for NIA cases.
In an order, a copy of which…
5 former MLAs resign from Congress in support of Azad
Srinagar, Aug 26 (KNO): In a major setback to Congress in J & Kashmir, four of its former legislators resigned from the party.
In a joint resignation letter, a copy of which is in possession of news agency—Kashmir News Observer…
Off-duty cop dies of cardiac arrest in Shopian
Shopian, Aug 26 (KNO): A policeman died of a cardiac arrest, while he was on leave in the Melhura area of south Kashmir's Shopian district Friday morning.
An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a police…
Former MLA Amin Bhat resigns from Congress
Anti-Vikar faction camping in Delhi
Srinagar, Aug 26 (KNO): Former Congress MLA Muhammad Amin Bhat on Friday said that he has resigned from the party.
Talking to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) Bhat, who represented Devsar…
Cloudy weather with scattered light rain forecast in J&K
Srinagar, Aug 26 (GNS): Cloudy weather with possibility of scattered light rain and thundershower is in store in Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours, meteorological department here said on Friday.
An official of the department here…
625 Grams of Heroine Like Substance Recovered In Uri, Two Held: Police
Srinagar, August 26:(GNS) Police along with army on Friday arrested two drug peddlers along with 625 grams of Heroine like substance at Suktan Daki area of Uri in North Kashmir's Baramulla district.…
Ghulam Nabi Azad resigns from Congress
Srinagar, Aug 25 (KNO): In a major development, which could have ramifications on Jammu & Kashmir politics, former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday resigned from the primary membership of the Congress.
As per the details…
PDD lineman electrocuted to death in Ashmuqam
Anantnag, Aug 26 (KNO): A PDD lineman died after he was electrocuted while repairing a live wire in Ashmuqam area of South Kashmir's Anantnag on Friday.
An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the lineman…
Safina Baig elected as chairperson of Haj Committee
Srinagar, Aug 26 (KNO): Chairperson of district development council Baramulla Safina Baig was Thursday elected as head of Jammu & Kashmir Haj Committee after her name was proposed and seconded by two other members of the panel who…