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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.

Jamia Millia varsity puts online exam on hold

SRINAGAR — In a major relief to the students of J&K who had raised concerns regarding the online examination due to slow Internet speed,...

J&K Bank customers unable to access mPay

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Bank customers are facing problems in accessing mPay.Customers informed that they are not able to access the app which...

Armed forces used to rig elections in Shopian: Mehbooba

SRINAGAR — PDP President and former chief minister of J&K, Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday accused armed forces of rigging elections in south Kashmir's Shopian...

Authorities demolish illegal constructions in Gulmarg

GULMARG — Authorities today demolished illegal structures in Gulmarg on the directions of Jammu and Kashmir High Court.The Baramulla administration has formed a team...

NIA files charge-sheet in narco-militancy case

SRINAGAR — National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday said it has filed charge-sheet against six persons from Handwara who are accused in narco-militancy related...

SARFAESI Act: Banks to take over mortgaged properties of defaulters in 60 days

SRINAGAR — At a time when entrepreneurs are seeking more concessions to run their ventures who have witnessed slowdown since August 5 last year,...

Relief for Apple Growers: 50% subsidy for carriage & storage in cold stores announced

SRINAGAR — In a major relief to apple growers of J&K, 50 per cent of transport from cold chains or orchards to markets and...

Waqf Boards to be established soon in J&K, Ladakh: Naqvi

NEW DELHI — BJP senior leader and Minority Affairs Minister, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday said that Waqf Boards will soon be established in...

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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.