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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.

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.

Water diversion from Rambi Ara creates drought-like situation in Pulwama

Thousands of kanals of paddy land in Pulwama are on the verge of facing drought as farmers said the water meant for downstream areas of Lar stream is diverted in Shopian.

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Credit Card Bill Payment — Complete Guide to Methods, Due Dates and AutoPay

This guide covers every method available for an online credit card bill payment, how to set up AutoPay correctly, how to read your credit card statement.

ACB probes J&K Sports Council over sports quota merit list allegations

J&K's Anti-Corruption Bureau has sought a factual report from the Sports Council over allegations involving sports quota merit lists, certificates and Dragon Boat classification.

J&K’s Higher Secondary enrollment ratio falls to 44.8%, NITI Aayog data shows

NITI Aayog data shows J&K's Gross Enrolment Ratio falls from 113.7% at primary level to 44.8% at higher-secondary level, with a dropout rate above the national average.

J&K celebrates 80th Independence Day, LG and CM extend greetings

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.