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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.

Two militants, soldier killed in Doda gunfight

Two militants were killed in Gundna area in Doda district while a Army man was also killed in the encounter that broke out between government forces and militants on Sunday morning.

‘Action will be taken against those impersonating fake ID’s on social media’

Cyber Police Kashmir said that stringent action under law will be taken against those impersonating fake names or pictures on social media.

J&K to launch Uber, Ola type cab service soon

Transport Department in J&K has called for objections / suggestions regarding "Jammu and Kashmir Aggregator Draft Rules 2020."

Kashmiri students in KWMC Bangladesh appeal for early evacuation

Kashmir based students studying in Kumudini Women’s Medical College Bangladesh on Monday appealed authorities for early evacuation to their homes.

Two injured in police action in Khankah-e-Mo’alla

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Dr Haseeb Mughal on Sunday clarified that to ensure lockdown restrictions in wake of COVID-19 pandemic, police party on the request of locals reached Shamswari Khankah-e-Mo’alla where some miscreants stoned police party and forced them to fire in self-defence.

NSA Ajit Doval holds meet with top officials over J&K

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met top security officials in New Delhi to review the overall security situation of Jammu & Kashmir.

Hizb appoints Gazi Haider as new Operational Chief

Hizb-ul-Mujahideen on Sunday paid rich tributes to slain militant commander Riyaz Naikoo and his associate who got killed in a recent encounter in Pulwama and also appointed new operational head for J&K.

Two teachers suspended for dereliction of duties in Pulwama

District Magistrate Pulwama, Dr Raghav Langer on Friday ordered suspension of two government teachers for non-compliance of directions under Section 34 and 65 of Disaster Management Act, 2005.

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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.