Kashmir News Service Private Limited is Jammu and Kashmir’s first online leading

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with sister publication including ''The Kashmir Magazine''. Founded in January 2002, KNS has emerged as one of the premier and credible bi-lingual news agency in

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. With the onset of digital

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KNS expanded its outreach to the global audience through

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and other online platforms with extensive coverage to breaking news and day-to-day happenings from across cities, towns and villages of J&K. Keeping with the principles of free and fair press, KNS has the distinction of being credible news agency to its audience. We are proud that KNS does not provide news feed to local dailies only, but also serves as a credible source to the national and international media publications. It is this credibility and trust that keeps us stitched to our worthy audience. Over the period of time, KNS has been recognised for upholding journalistic ethics and has been awarded at regional and national levels. KNS is registered as a wire agency with the

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Achievements

* In 2012, Kashmir News Service (KNS) was honored with the State Award in recognition of its pioneering role as the first online news agency in the state. The award was received by Mohd Aslam Bhat on behalf of KNS, acknowledging the agency’s significant contribution to digital journalism and its extensive global reach as a leading online news platform. * It has been also honored with the Assembly Award for Best Coverage in both 2004 and 2008, recognizing its excellence in journalistic reporting during those years. * Kashmir News Service{{Cite web , last=Kuchay , first=Bilal , title='Vendetta': Kashmir newspaper's office sealed by India officials , url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/20/vendetta-kashmir-newspapers-office-sealed-by-india-officials , access-date=22 June 2025 , website=Al Jazeera , language=en has received numerous awards over the years in recognition of its journalistic excellence, credibility, and commitment to ethical reporting. Its consistent delivery of accurate and timely news has earned the trust of readers both locally and internationally.

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