TOP STORIES Govt names Haris Handoo nodal officer for Muharram-2026 arrangements | KNO Published 6 hours ago on June 24, 2026 By Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Jun 24 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has appointed Haris Ahmad Handoo, Special Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, as the Nodal Officer to oversee inter-departmental coordination for Muharram-2026 arrangements across the Union Territory. According to a government order, a copy of which is in possession of the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Handoo will coordinate with various departments and maintain close liaison with district administrations and other agencies involved in making arrangements during the holy month of Muharram. The order states that the Nodal Officer will monitor the status of preparations and facilitate the timely resolution of issues requiring coordination among different stakeholders to ensure the smooth conduct of Muharram-related activities. The appointment has been made to streamline preparations and strengthen coordination among all departments and agencies concerned with Muharram-2026 arrangements across Jammu and Kashmir.—(KNO) Up Next 23 pilgrims injured after minibus plunges into gorge in Kathua, two critical| KNO Don't Miss IGP Kashmir joins 8th Muharram procession, praises mourners for maintaining peace, discipline | KNO