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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.

Safapora political activist released from detention: SSP Ganderbal

Sajad Sofi, activist of Safapora Ganderbal, arrested after heated exchange of words with an IAS officer last week was on Wednesday released.

Election may be held early next year in J&K

Union Government is keen to hold Assembly polls early next year in Jammu and Kashmir and has conveyed its plans to political parties in J&K.

Opinion of J&K people about Amarnath Yatra doesn’t matter: Mehbooba

Former chief minister of erstwhile J&K State, Mehbooba Mufti said that decision over commencement of Amarnath Yatra will be taken by Centre.

JKSSB fails to declare result for Class IV posts even after two months

More than two months have passed and the JKSSB has failed to declare the result of Class IV posts even it being a fast track recruitment.

Kupwara Police arrests ‘militant associate’

The Kupwara Police arrested a militant associate with three grenades and 58 rounds of AK-47 in Sogam area of Kupwara district.

Police hands over 17 boys to parents after counselling in Srinagar

Srinagar Police today handed over 17 boys after counselling through Community Bond to their families in the capital city.

Sehrai’s sons not booked under PSA: Police

Police in Kashmir rebutted the charges that two sons of Former Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Chairman Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai have been booked under PSA.

APHC condemns artist’s arrest for expressing ‘solidarity’ with Palestine

All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) today strongly condemned the arrest of Kashmiri artist Mudasir Gul, and his booking under the PSA.

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High salt intake, uncontrolled BP raise stroke risk in Kashmir

Excessive salt consumption, uncontrolled high blood pressure, obesity, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity are among the major factors increasing the risk of stroke.

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.

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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.