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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.

Shabir Shah’s daughter, Geelani’s granddaughter distance themselves from separatist ideology

Shabir Ahmad Shah’s daughter, Saima Shabir, and Syed Ali Geelani’s granddaughter, Ruwa Shah, have publicly distanced themselves from separatist ideology.

BJP doesn’t want voice of Kashmiris to reach Parliament: Mehbooba Mufti

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday alleged BJP government of empowering proxies in Jammu and Kashmir.

Centre sets up tribunal to adjudicate ban on Muslim Conference factions

The Centre has constituted a tribunal consisting of Delhi High Court judges to adjudicate ban on two factions of the Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference.

Omar Abdullah alleges J-K Govt sabotaging ‘simultaneous elections’

Omar Abdullah on Monday accused J&K Government of sabotaging the simultaneous conduct of Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

No simultaneous assembly polls in J-K along with Lok Sabha polls: ECI

The Election Commission of India on Saturday said that there will be no simultaneous Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections along with the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Centre notifies Cinematograph Rules to improve film certification process

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India has notified the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024.

First time in five years, Mirwaiz delivers Ramadan sermon at Jamia Masjid

For the first time in almost five years since August 2019, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was allowed to lead prayers at historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar in the holy month of Ramadan.

Anticipation builds as political parties hope for timely Assembly polls in J-K

Political parties in J&K are hopeful that the much-awaited Assembly polls could be conducted either independently or simultaneously with the Lok Sabha elections.

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Railways to offer concessional freight rates to transport Kashmir fruit

Kashmir's Horticulture Department and Northern Railway are exploring concessional freight rates to move fruit consignments by train using available return cargo capacity.

J&K’s new media policy nears finalisation; may cover Facebook, Instagram: Official

J&K Director Information Mamta Yadav says the new media policy is under examination and may include provisions covering platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

J&K Secretariat Move: NH-44 up-lane shut for goods carriers on Oct 31, Nov 1

J&K has restricted goods carrier movement on NH-44 on October 31 and November 1 for the Secretariat move from Srinagar to Jammu. Down traffic will be regulated.

KPSS seeks fair probe into threat letter case amid Rakesh Handoo’s arrest

KPSS has called for an impartial probe into alleged online threats targeting PM Package employees, urging authorities to examine wider security concerns in Kashmir.

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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.