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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.

DH Pulwama allows COVID-19 positive doctor to roam freely

A senior doctor from DH Pulwama tested COVID-19 positive on July 02, and despite containing him as per COVID-19 protocol, authorities have left him to roam freely.

After detention, Advocate Zahid Ali booked under PSA

Authorities on Friday booked Advocate Zahid Ali under Public Safety Act (PSA) and shifted him to Central Jail Srinagar.

Kisan Credit Card mandatory for every farmer in Valley

Department of Agriculture Kashmir requested farmers/growers of the Valley to get themselves registered under Kisan Credit Card Scheme. The scheme has been made mandatory for every farmer.

Separation from APHC doesn’t mean giving up RSD: Syed Ali Geelani

Former APHC leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani today launched an attack on India media for "fake propaganda".

Oil companies asked to stock up supplies for two months in J&K

J&K Government has issued an unusual order asking the oil companies to stock up supplies for two months.

COVID-19 claims life of an elderly man in Kulgam, toll 94

Deadly Coronavirus on Sunday claimed a life of an elderly man in Kashmir and took the death toll in Jammu Kashmir to 94.

Every district to have a dedicated COVID burial ground

The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam while taking stock of efforts towards mitigating COVID-19 threat, directed Deputy Commissioners to adopt liberal release policy at administrative quarantine centres.

Hurriyat leader Ayaz Akbar unwell in Tihar, family says

Family members of Hurriyat (G) leader Ayaz Akbar on Tuesday said that the health of jailed Hurriyat leader is worsening day by day and appealed authorities to provide him proper medical aid.

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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.