Day: December 20, 2025

File photo of Srinagar Airport Srinagar- A civilian from Budgam was detained at Srinagar International Airport on Friday after authorities detected a forged air ticket during routine checks, officials said. The passenger, identified as Syed Khurshid Ahmad of Bugru village in Arigam, Budgam, was intercepted at the airport’s drop gate while attempting to enter the…

PDP workers protest in Srinagar against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulling the veil off a woman doctor’s face – KO photo by Abid Bhat Srinagar- The recent incident involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulling the veil off a woman doctor’s face has triggered widespread outrage in Kashmir, with political and religious leaders condemning…

India Defeat South Africa by 30 Runs, Clinch T20I Series 3-1 Ahmedabad- Rampant India rode on a smashing fifties from Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma and Varun Chakravarthy’s four-for to thump South Africa by 30 runs and end 2025 with a 3-1 series victory in the fifth and final T20I, here on Friday. Pandya went hammer…

File photo of MHA Srinagar- The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the promotion of several IPS officers belonging to the Jammu and Kashmir segment of the AGMUT cadre, officials said. According to an official order, three IPS officers have been promoted to the rank of Inspector General of Police (IGP). Tejinder Singh has been…

File photo Srinagar- Air traffic at Srinagar International Airport was disrupted on Friday as dense fog and poor visibility led to the cancellation of seven scheduled flights, officials said. The cancellations affected both full-service and low-cost carriers, leaving several passengers stranded at the airport. Authorities advised travellers to reconfirm flight schedules before heading to the…

KO photo by Abid Bhat Srinagar- After a brief respite, cold conditions tightened their grip on Kashmir as night temperatures dropped and settled below the freezing point at most places in the Valley, officials said on Friday. Pulwama town in south Kashmir emerged as the coldest recorded place, registering a minimum temperature of minus 4…

KINS DeskSrinagar, Dec 19 (KINS): The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, bringing an end to the 19-day Winter Session of Parliament that witnessed the passage of several significant legislations, including a Bill to repeal the two-decade-old MNREGA and another aimed at allowing private participation in the…

KO file photo by Abid Bhat Srinagar-  Srinagar district administration has activated a dedicated Winter Preparedness Control Room for 2025-26. This initiative aims to ensure a coordinated and prompt response to weather-related emergencies across the district. According to an order issued by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, the control room will function with immediate effect…

Releases 4th edition of “Kartavya Marg” Jammu, Dec 19 (KINS): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday released the fourth edition of “Kartavya Marg”, the annual in-house magazine published by Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, at Lok Bhawan. Congratulating the editor and the team associated with the publication, the Lieutenant Governor lauded the Trust for…

‘Red Gold’ At Risk As Porcupines Destroy Saffron Corms Srinagar- Already battered by the effects of climate change, saffron growers in Pampore and adjoining areas of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are facing a fresh crisis as porcupines destroy saffron corms on a large scale, raising serious concerns over further decline in production of Kashmir’s prized…