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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.

J&K pesticide use flagged as farmers urged to adopt safer agriculture

A Jammu conference highlighted reported high pesticide use in J&K and urged farmers to adopt natural farming, crop diversification and safer practices.

Centre set to hike salaries of J&K SPOs: Sunil Sharma

Sunil Sharma says a J&K proposal for an SPO salary hike is with the MHA, while efforts are on to increase VDG salaries and clear pending payments.

Srinagar air pollution rank falls to 26th, JKCAG urges action

JKCAG urges J&K legislators to act on Srinagar’s 26th rank in the 2026 Clean Air Survey, down from fourth in 2023 amid pollution concerns.

CIK conducts searches in Shopian, Kulgam over alleged subversive activities

Counter Intelligence Kashmir conducted searches at residential premises in Naidgam and Ladgoo Rambhama in connection with alleged subversive activities.

Ruhullah vows to ‘break chains’ on Nov 3, slams NC leadership choice

Srinagar MP Agha Ruhullah Mehdi says he will "break chains" on November 3 and criticizes the NC's choice of Chief Minister, while backing veterinary students' stipend demand.

AR Rahman urges Bollywood to showcase Kashmir’s beauty, not violence

A R Rahman has urged Bollywood filmmakers and musicians to showcase Kashmir's natural beauty and hopes to return to perform and collaborate with local artists.

JeM terrorist’s body, M4 rifle recovered in Doda

Security forces recovered the body of a Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist and a US-made M4 rifle during a joint operation in Doda; his identity remains unconfirmed.

SMC launches online waste-bin booking service at ₹2,000 per day

SMC has launched an online waste-bin booking facility in Srinagar, charging around ₹2,000 per day and offering round-the-clock bookings for events.

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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.

Sakina Itoo rules out rebellion in NC amid cabinet expansion resentment

Sakina Itoo has ruled out rebellion in the National Conference after its Cabinet expansion, saying differences of opinion do not indicate divisions within the party.

J&K Crime Branch files chargesheets in cases of alleged illegal stay by Pakistanis

J&K Crime Branch has filed chargesheets in eight cases involving 65 people over alleged illegal stay by Pakistani nationals across four Jammu division districts.

Ramban Court awards two life terms to convicted militant in 2005 Gool attack

A Ramban court sentenced Mohammad Sharief to two life terms for the 2005 Gool attack that killed three family members, including an infant.

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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.