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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.

Gunfight breaks out in J-K’s Sopore: Army

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Sopore area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Thursday, the Indian Army said here.

BJP names Sunil Sharma as Leader of Opposition in J-K Assembly

In a significant development for the BJP in Jammu & Kashmir, senior party leader Tarun Chugh confirmed the nomination of Sunil Sharma as the Leader of Opposition.

Omar Abdullah convenes NC-led coalition meeting ahead of Assembly session

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, as chairman of the NC legislature party, has called a meeting of legislators from the NC-led government alliance this evening.

BJP appoints Sat Sharma as new party president in J-K

Ahead of its legislative party leadership decision, the BJP has appointed Sat Sharma, a former MLA, as the new president of its Jammu & Kashmir unit.

Waheed Para calls for one-time exemption to activate waiting lists for job aspirants

PDP leader Waheed Para on Saturday said that many aspirants on waiting lists for positions such as JE, FAA, JKPSI, and VLW in Jammu and Kashmir are facing issues.

Waheed Para criticizes JKPSC, calls for merit-based reforms

MLA Pulwama, Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, has raised concerns over the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) 2023 results of JKCCE.

Hilal Akbar Lone denies disrespecting national anthem

Hilal Akbar Lone on Thursday said that he had no intention to disrespect either the Constitution or the national anthem.

Congress leaders will not take the oath of office until statehood is restored: G A Mir

Senior Congress leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir today reiterated the party’s principal stand on the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

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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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