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Kashmir News Service (KNS) is the first online news organization in Jammu and Kashmir. Founded in January 2002, it has emerged as one of the premier and credible bi-lingual news agency in the State.

Sanction to prosecute IAS officers in arms license scam in six weeks: MHA tells JKHC

The MHA has informed the J&K High Court that a decision regarding the prosecution of IAS officers allegedly involved in the arms license scam will be taken within the next six weeks.

Three-day hunger strike begins in Kargil for statehood, Sixth Schedule

A three-day hunger strike began in Kargil on Saturday morning in support of four key demands including statehood for Ladakh and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule.

AIP protests in Srinagar to demand release of MP Engineer Rashid, other political prisoners

The Awami Ittehad Party staged a protest in Srinagar, demanding the immediate release of MP Engineer Rashid, who is now entering his seventh year of incarceration.

Deputy CM demands answers in civilian Parvaiz’s killing, calls for full investigation

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary spoke to the media after visiting the home of Parvaiz Ahmad, a young man killed in a recent cross-firing incident.

J&K CM calls for transparent, time-bound probe into Jammu man’s killing

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday called for a transparent and time-bound investigation into the killing of Mohammad Parvez in Niki Tawi, Jammu.

Former interlocutor Radha Kumar calls for immediate restoration of J&K’s statehood

Radha Kumar, former government interlocutor, on Wednesday said that the revocation of J&K’s statehood was unconstitutional.

HC orders Centre to bring back deported woman from Pakistan

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed the Union government to facilitate the return of a woman, Rakshanda Rashid, who was deported to Pakistan.

Mehbooba Mufti hails Iran’s defiance without nukes

PDP President Mehbooba Mufti praised Iran for standing firm against global superpowers without relying on nuclear weapons.

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Vande Bharat catering staff member dies after hit by parcel train in Srinagar

Jaan Mohammad, a Vande Bharat catering staff member from Reasi, was found dead after being hit by a parcel train near Suthsoo Kalan in Srinagar.

J&K ministers get portfolios after cabinet reshuffle

J&K ministers have received their portfolios, with Javid Dar in charge of Finance. He says another cabinet reshuffle could offer excluded legislators a future opportunity.

Pulwama’s Yasir Arafat Wani wins gold at national-level powerlifting championship

Pulwama’s Yasir Arafat Wani won gold at a national-level powerlifting championship in Haryana, finishing first among nearly 90 junior participants.

J&K Assembly to appoint new committee heads after Sagar, Saifullah join cabinet

J&K Assembly committees will get new chairpersons after Ali Muhammad Sagar and Mir Saifullah joined the Cabinet. Two other ministers also vacated PAC membership.

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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.

When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure

We often treat accessibility as a feature of a building or website. But access is also a question of responsibility, in case of public service.