Security Forces Bust Hideout Near LoC in Forest Area
Kupwara: Security forces have busted a militant hideout in the Neeriyan Forest area close to the Line of Control in the Nowgam sector of Kupwara district and recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition.
Officials said a joint…
32-yr-old assaulted at Noorbagh, hospitalized
Srinagar: A 32-year-old man from Noorbagh area of Srinagar was hospitalized on Friday after sustaining multiple injuries in an alleged assault by some individuals, officials said.
An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer…
Smart Meter Installation Sparks Massive Protest by Women in Beerwah
Beerwah: Large number of women in Central Kashmir's Beerwah staged fresh protest on Friday against the ongoing installation of smart electricity meters in the area. The demonstration drew a large gathering of locals who assembled in the…
Handwara Police Conduct Checking Drive at GMC Handwara as Part of Heightened Security Measures
Handwara: As part of the heightened vigilance measures being implemented across health institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, Handwara Police on Friday carried out an extensive inspection drive at Government Medical College Handwara.
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Unfair, ill-timed”: Tanvir Sadiq says will oppose KPDCL’s proposed 20% peak-hour surcharge
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said that it will firmly oppose the proposed 20% peak‑hour surcharge on electricity, calling it “unfair and ill‑timed”.
In his post on X, NC MLA Tanvir Sadiq, per news agency—Kashmir…
Waheed Para Says Electricity Is Life Support in Kashmir; Urges Govt to Reassess Surcharge Decision
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party leader Waheed Para on Friday voiced strong opposition to the proposed hike in electricity tariffs, warning that any increase during peak morning and evening hours would deepen the…
Police Cracks Downs on Vehicle Dealers In Anantnag, Inspection Drive Aims to Curb Illegal Activities
Srinagar: Police on Friday said that in a proactive effort to enhance security and curb illegal activities, Police in Anantnag conducted rigorous checking of vehicle dealers across the district.
In a handout to GNS, thw police said that…
Cross Border Shelling: 133 new houses to be rebuilt at Rs 10 lakh each, says LG Sinha
Admin standing with those who suffer losses'
Poonch: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday announced a major rehabilitation initiative for border residents, confirming the construction of 133 new houses for families affected by…
Speaker administers oath to 2 newly elected MLAs in Jammu
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather on Friday administered the oath to two newly elected MLAs in Jammu.
According to available with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the legislators include…
Altaf Bukhari Terms Proposed 20 Percent Power Surcharge as ‘Grave Injustice’
Srinagar: Jammu Kashmir Apni Party President Syed Muhammad Altaf Bukhari on Friday strongly opposed the proposal by Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited to impose a twenty percent surcharge on electricity tariffs during peak…