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Drunk Driver Rams Into 2 vehicles on Bemina Road, Arrested.
14/04/2025

Drunk Driver Rams Into 2 vehicles on Bemina Road, Arrested.

Waqf Amendment Act targeted one particular religion: CM OmarRaises issue of high air fares for Srinagar-bound domestic f...
14/04/2025

Waqf Amendment Act targeted one particular religion: CM Omar

Raises issue of high air fares for Srinagar-bound domestic flights, hopes new Vande Bharat train will bring some relief for travellers

New Delhi, Apr 14 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the Waqf Amendment Act has targeted one particular religion and his party National Conference has moved the Supreme Court against it.

Talking to reporters here, Omar Abdullah, according to the news agency-Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, "My party has already filed a petition in front of the Supreme Court. Now leave it to the judges. We are amongst a number of organisations that have approached the Supreme Court to look at this. Let them take a look at it."

He said, "We believe that this piece of legislation has targeted one particular religion. We are supposed to be a secular state. All religions are supposed to be treated equally. We believe that we have a right to be treated equally. We want the Supreme Court to adjudicate this. Now we will wait..."

Earlier addressing ICC Aviation & Tourism Conference 2025 hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce here, the Chief Minister flagged the high air fares for Srinagar-bound domestic flights, especially if booked a day or two before travel. "I hope the new Vande Bharat train connecting Jammu with Srinagar will bring some relief for the travellers."

He said that J&K has again become a pre-eminent tourist destination and called for choosing the path of "value-based tourism" instead of chasing volumes.

The Chief Minister said the tourism is something that Jammu and Kashmir is famous for. "Long before we became famous for the troubles, we were famous for the beauty, and for the tourism. And this beauty is not something that is talked about in recent times," Omar said, as per KNO.

He illustrated his point by citing a famous couplet inscribed on a wall of the Red Fort that describes Kashmir as a "heaven on earth".

"These words were written centuries ago. From then to now, Jammu and Kashmir has attracted attention largely for good, but in recent years, somewhat for the bad as well," the Chief Minister said.

"But, I can safely say that we have turned the corner, and Jammu and Kashmir today has once again become a pre-eminent destination for tourism in the country, increasingly for overseas tourists as well," he said.

He said that when J&K was struggling with the aftereffects of violent attacks and terror, "for us, tourism was a visible sign of a move towards normalcy."

"Increase in the number of tourists added to its economic activity, and also gave us a sense that perhaps better days were ahead of us" Omar said, adding, "And, therefore, we chased volumes, we went out and tried to get as many tourists as possible to visit J&K, because the more the tourists, the more impact, and therefore it was a win-win for all of us."

Emphasising the importance of "value-based tourism", he said, "We have in mind nine new destinations that we hope to get funded through multilateral agency funding, which we hope will ease some of the pressure on Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg in the Valley, and also open up areas of Jammu hitherto undiscovered for tourism"-(KNO)

The accused were identified as Zahoor Ahmad Itoo and Muzamil Ahmad Itoo, both residents of Sanigam, Kulgam.“Upon sustain...
14/04/2025

The accused were identified as Zahoor Ahmad Itoo and Muzamil Ahmad Itoo, both residents of Sanigam, Kulgam.
“Upon sustained questioning, both accused confessed to their involvement in the crime. Based on their disclosure, the stolen cash was recovered today,” a police statement said.

Missing Girl ReportName: Muskan JanFather's Name: Sultan AhAddress: SouraMissing Since: 9th April 2025Muskan Jan, daught...
14/04/2025

Missing Girl Report

Name: Muskan Jan
Father's Name: Sultan Ah
Address: Soura
Missing Since: 9th April 2025

Muskan Jan, daughter of Sultan Ah, lives in Soura. She has been missing since 9th April 2025. Muskan is mentally unwell and needs care. Her family is very worried.

If anyone has seen her or knows anything about her, please call this number: 9149471314 or inform the nearest police station.

A teacher repairing a wooden bridge over the Mawer Bangus River for his school students. #
14/04/2025

A teacher repairing a wooden bridge over the Mawer Bangus River for his school students.

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The event was inaugurated by Principal and Dean GMC Srinagar, Prof Iffat Hassan, who highlighted the significance of ong...
14/04/2025

The event was inaugurated by Principal and Dean GMC Srinagar, Prof Iffat Hassan, who highlighted the significance of ongoing education in improving patient outcomes and enhancing societal well-being .

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This is alarming considering the eco-fragile region where deforestation and emissions are already grave issues, threaten...
14/04/2025

This is alarming considering the eco-fragile region where deforestation and emissions are already grave issues, threatening the future.
J&K forest fires have been making more news and destroying more forests recently, with 90 Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) fire alerts reported between April 5 and April 12 this year, the data from Global Forest

He said that the NC had "failed in every respect," and people had "lost all hope" in their ability to provide a credible...
14/04/2025

He said that the NC had "failed in every respect," and people had "lost all hope" in their ability to provide a credible and people-centric government .

Chairperson, Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board Dr Darakhshan Andrabi on Monday expressed concerns over reduced Hajj quota by Sa...
14/04/2025

Chairperson, Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board Dr Darakhshan Andrabi on Monday expressed concerns over reduced Hajj quota by Saudi Arabia this year. She said the quota is being fixed by Saudi authorities, however added the central government will take up the matter with Saudi authorities for a reasonable solution

The accident occurred at around 4 am on Monday when a Tata Mobile vehicle carrying 11 members of two Bakarwal families f...
14/04/2025

The accident occurred at around 4 am on Monday when a Tata Mobile vehicle carrying 11 members of two Bakarwal families from Tehsil Teryath in Rajouri district was on its way to Srinagar.
One person was killed and 9 others were injured on Monday in a road accident near Banihal town in Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Ramban district.

A woman sustained injuries after accidentally falling from a moving train near Kakapora railway station in South Kashmir...
14/04/2025

A woman sustained injuries after accidentally falling from a moving train near Kakapora railway station in South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Monday.

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