Day: June 15, 2025

Srinagar, June 14 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) on Saturday said the job appointment letter handed over by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to the widow of Adil Shah— a pony handler killed in the recent Pahalgam attack — had already been approved by the elected government’s Fisheries Department. Reacting to the development, NC…

Srinagar, June 14 (KNS): To mark World Blood Donor Day 2025, the Red Ribbon Club and Health Care and Wellness Committee of Amar Singh College, Srinagar, organized a One-Day Awareness Programme on Blood Donation, aiming to educate students on the importance of voluntary blood donation and foster a spirit of compassion and civic duty among…

Handwara, June 14 (KNS): MLA Handwara and Peoples Conference President Sajad Lone conducted an extensive socio-political tour across the Handwara constituency today, engaging directly with residents and listening to their concerns and aspirations. The tour covered a wide swath of villages across Upper Rajwar and Ramhall, including Zachaldara, Rajpora, Butshugni, Behnipora, Golipora, Sarmarg, Lachampora, Dogripora,…

Srinagar, June 14 (KNS) : Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, Sanjay Jaju, today reviewed the functioning of Ministry’s media units in Srinagar. He was provided with an overview of the functioning of Doordarshan, Akashvani, Press Information Bureau, Central Bureau of Communication and Directorate of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), J&K Government….

Srinagar, June 15 (KNS): The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Pensioners United Front held a press conference in Srinagar, voicing serious concerns over reports that crores of pensioners might be excluded from the proposed 8th Pay Commission benefits. Speaking at the press meet, President Abdul Qayoom Wani said the organization, which represents lakhs of pensioners…

Kulgam, June 14 (KNS): The Central Government’s flagship campaign ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ concluded today with a grand ceremony at the Mountain Research Centre for Field Crops (MRCFC) in Khudwani, Kulgam, after successfully reaching over 1.72 lakh farmers across 174 Panchayat Halqas. Launched on May 29, the 15-day campaign aimed to raise awareness about modern…

RIYADH, June 14 (KNS): The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has released its official Hajj 2025 Statistical Bulletin, highlighting the scale of this year’s pilgrimage operations. According to the report, 420,070 individuals from public and private sectors — including security forces — were deployed to serve the 1,673,230 pilgrims who performed Hajj this year. The…

Srinagar, June 14 (KNS): Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam, said tourist destinations with no security threat should be reopened, adding that visitors do not come to Kashmir to remain confined to hotel rooms. “There are destinations in Pahalgam, Sonmarg, and the Lower Thajwas area that are already open. I hope all such places…

 Kreeri, June 14 (KNS): People from various walks of life gathered today to remember senior journalist and founding editor of Rising Kashmir, Syed Shujaat Bukhari, on his 7th death anniversary. A senior journalist said Bukhari’s relentless pursuit of truth and unwavering commitment to peace continue to inspire journalists and justice advocates across the region. Former…