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Srinagar: The 4th National Mid-Term CME of the Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (IACAM) concluded in Srinagar on Sunday after three days of discussions on the ethical, legal and clinical dimensions of child and adolescent mental healthcare. Held from September 25 to 27, the CME was organised by IACAM in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Psychiatric Society (JKPS). The programme, themed Children, Ethics and Laws, brought together psychiatrists, psychologists, paediat

Srinagar, Sep 28: The 4th National Mid-Term CME of the Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (IACAM) concluded in Srinagar on Sunday after three days of discussions on the ethical, legal and clinical dimensions of child and adolescent mental healthcare. Held from September 25 to 27, the CME was organised by IACAM in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Psychiatric Society (JKPS). The programme, themed Children, Ethics and Laws, brought together psychiatrists, psychologists

Srinagar, Sep 28 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday sought clarity from the Centre on the timeline for restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, questioning what the phrase as soon as possible actually means and asking New Delhi to specify when it considers the appropriate time for taking the decision. Addressing the Legislative Assembly during the debate on the resolution seeking restoration of statehood, Omar also questioned any attempt to link the restoration of statehood with the secur

Washington, September 24 : US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, First Lady Peng Liyuan, at the White House on Thursday (local time). Adressing the Chinese delegation at the White House, Trump praised the ruly great friendship built between the two leaders while signalling a heavy focus on trade, technology, and advanced computing. Trump highlighted the historical significance of the visit and underscored the momentum generate

New York [US], September 22 : United States President Donald Trump has arrived at the United Nations headquarters in New York and will deliver the UN General Assembly. Upon his arrival at the international body's premises, Trump voiced disapproval regarding reporting of his administration in sections of the media while also directing a message towards Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating, Settle the war! So it's an honour to be here at the United Nations, and we're making a lot of progress.

Srinagar, Sept 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Government, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has accorded administrative approval for the construction of a modern Multi-Purpose Indoor Sports Hall (60m 40m) at Ganderbal at an estimated cost of 6.17 crore. The facility will be equipped with modern sporting amenities and provide quality infrastructure for young athletes, enabling them to hone their skills and pursue sporting excellence. The project is aimed at nurturing local sporting talent and s

Srinagar, Sept 18: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has granted regular bail to counter-terrorism expert, Junaid Qureshi in an alleged attempt-to-murder case involving his father, former terrorist Hashim Qureshi. The court ruled that the possibility of false implication cannot be ruled out amid an escalating intra-family property dispute. The order was passed by Justice Sanjay Parihar, coming less than a week after the Srinagar Second Additional Sessions Court remanded Junaid to cust

Srinagar, Sept 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday handed over appointment letters to 29 young JKPS officers. In a post on X, Manoj Sinha wrote, Today handed over appointment letters to 29 young JKPS officers. The appointment letters embody the trust of citizens of Jammu Kashmir, a call to serve with courage, integrity and compassion. The newly appointed officers, after completion of their mandatory police training, will be guardians of peace, dignity & justice, standing as a protectiv

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today flagged off the auspicious HarmukhGangbal pilgrimage at Ganderbal. The Lieutenant Governor said the Yatra is a sacred bridge between Indias glorious past and vibrant present. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor observed that Jammu Kashmir has, for millennia, been nourished by an unbroken stream of faith, with every step of its land imbued with spiritual energy, as highlighted by Kalhana in the Rajatarangini. Quoting

Jammu, Sep 18 : A birthday celebration turned fatal in Jammu after a man was allegedly murdered over cake-smearing, with police arresting the accused within hours. In a handout to GNS, the police said that police Post GMC Jammu informed Police Station Janipur that one person namely Pawan Nair alias Sameer was brought to GMC Jammu in an injured condition by his friends John Sotra, Gaurav Singh and Sugandh Bhatti and was declared brought dead by the attending doctors. Acting swiftly on the informa

Srinagar, Sep 17: New JK United FC secured a hard-fought 21 victory over Aqua Kashmir Avengers FC in the Kashmir Super League (KSL) Season 2, strengthening their position in the league standings and securing qualification for the next round. The encounter produced an engaging contest, with both sides displaying attacking intent and determination. New JK United FC managed to find the decisive goals to take all three points, while Aqua Kashmir Avengers FC fought until the final whistle but could

Ganderbal, Sep 17: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore on Thursday participated in the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) organised at Multipurpose Hall, Boys Higher Secondary School, Ganderbal, with the objective of creating greater awareness among youth about apprenticeship opportunities and connecting them with participating establishments. Addressing the students, pass-outs and other participants, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the importance of apprentic

Srinagar, Sep 17: Director General Rural Sanitation, J&K, Anoo Malhotra on Thursday launched the UT-wide Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 campaign at Block Khonmoh, Srinagar, calling for collective efforts to transform cleanliness from a time-bound campaign into a sustained habit and an integral part of everyday life. Addressing students, officials and community members at the launch programme, the DG Rural Sanitation said the objective of Swachhata Hi Seva is to inculcate responsible behaviour and

Awantipora, Sep 17: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), has intensified its school outreach initiatives under the aegis of the Dean Outreach, providing students from schools across three districts of Kashmir with meaningful exposure to higher education, scientific learning, innovation, emerging technologies and entrepreneurship. As part of the Community Connect initiative, IUST recently hosted educational exposure visits by students from Government Higher Secondary School,

Srinagar, Sep 17: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) held the Graduation Day ceremony for Undergraduate Batch of 2022 of the Faculty of Horticulture and College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology at Shalimar Convention Center, Faculty of Horticulture. Vice Chancellor Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest. The ceremony began with the donning of ceremonial robes and an academic procession led by UG Coordinator

Budgam, Sep 17: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan on Thursday launched the 15-day Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign at Boys Higher Secondary School, Budgam. At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner administered the Swachhata pledge to the participants and initiated a signature campaign to promote cleanliness and sanitation across rural and urban areas of the district. Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner said that cleanliness cannot be achieved through a one-time effort and

Srinagar, Sep 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday released a book titled Journal of the Waypoints, based on the Kashmiri poetry of acclaimed multilingual poet Dr Satish Vimal. The book, authored by eminent writer, translator and poet, Mushtaque B. Barq, features forty selected Kashmiri poems of Dr Vimal, translated into English and critically elucidated by Barq, thereby introducing the poets literary expression to a wider readership beyond the Kashmiri-speaking world. The Lieutenan

Srinagar, Sep 17: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Thursday chaired a meeting to review the newly framed Action Plan for Promotion of Export of Handicrafts and Handloom Products, aimed at scaling up the Union Territorys textile and apparel exports from the present base of 800 crore to 2,000 crore by 2030. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce; Director, Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir/Jammu; Managing Director, J&K Handicrafts (S&E) Corporation; Director, India

Srinagar, Sep 17: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharmahascommended the White Knight Corps for its swift and professional action in neutralising two terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Jammu and Kashmir. Lt Gen Sharma praised the troops for their swift, precise and professional action during Operation Sohan, saying the successful operation highlighted the effectiveness of coordinated counter-terrorism efforts. An army spokesperson said that the operation was conducted in

Zanskar, Sep 17: Two labourers were killed and two others injured after loose soil and debris suddenly collapsed at a road construction site near Jingchan under Leh jurisdiction in Zanskar on Thursday, police said. According to a top police official, five labourers were present at the spot when the incident occurred. The labourers were reportedly taking rest beneath a rock-cutting area when loose soil and debris suddenly gave way, trapping them underneath. Two labourers, one from Kishtwar and an

Srinagar, Sep 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC) has taken action against local bodies for violations of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, even as urban local bodies across Jammu and Kashmir report progress in waste segregation, processing and remediation. According to a status report for 2025-26, the JKPCC issued 26 directions under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to local bodies, including the Rural Development Department and other relevant agencies, for

Srinagar, Sep 17: The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) has initiated the tariff assessment for Srinagar International Airport for the five-year period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. As per reports, the exercise will determine the regulated aeronautical charges applicable at the airport during the fourth control period. The process involves consultation with airlines, passenger associations, airport authorities and other stakeholders before AERA takes a final decisio

Srinagar, Sep 17: Two suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists were killed in a joint counter-terrorism operation in Udhampur district, officials said on Thursday, as security forces continued intensive search operations in the area. The operation was launched in the Brattal Sohan and Khubban forests of Majalta following intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists. The Armys White Knight Corps, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) participated in the o

Srinagar, Sep 17: Jammu and Kashmirs e-procurement portal has recorded 10,41,543 tenders worth Rs 2,94,856 crore since 2011, with nearly 23 lakh bids received so far. According to the details accessed by Rising Kashmir, the latest data displayed on the Governments e-procurement dashboard shows that a total of 22,87,992 bids have been received through the portal since its inception. As many as 1,304 organisations are registered on the platform, along with 65,175 bidders and 3,678 departmental use

Srinagar, Sep 17: The role of scientists and environment experts is no longer just to describe change. They must become co-creators of early warning systems. The time when we waited five years for a report on a subject is gone. Now we must make real-time decisions, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday as he attended the valedictory session of a national seminar on Environment, Climate and Sustainability: Science, Policy and Pathways at Kashmir University. The three-day conference bro

Srinagar, Sep 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years of public service, crediting him with transforming India from the Fragile Five to the world's top five economies and building a ew, powerful Jammu Kashmir. The LG celebrated the Prime Minister's birthday with children at the 'Palaash' and 'Pareesha' children's homes in Srinagar. Hedistributed school bags, sports kits, and sweets among the children and reviewed the residential facilities

Kulgam, Sept 17: CPI(M) leader and Kulgam MLA M.Y. Tarigami on Thursday said the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly does not have the same powers it once had, and that the reduced authority affects legislators from both Jammu and Kashmir. Tarigami was speaking to reporters after inaugurating a sports facility in the district. I have stated in the Assembly, even to BJP representatives, that they should not assume they hold any special power. The legislators from Jammu are just as disempowered

Srinagar, Sep 17: A group of Sikh citizens on Thursday urged the Jammu and Kashmir Government to take time-bound steps towards constructing a dedicated memorial for Sikh martyrs of the 1947 tribal raid, including identifying a suitable historical site for the project. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, the group welcomed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinhas consideration of the communitys demand and urged the administration to move the proposal forward within a defined timeframe. Commodore D

Leh, Sep 17: The worlds highest-altitude twin flower fields were dedicated to the people of Ladakh on Thursday as Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated the facility at Choglamsar and Stakna in Leh on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modis 76th birth anniversary. Located at an altitude of around 10,600 feet, the twin flower fields have been developed across nearly 40 acres and comprise more than 25 lakh high-value flowers, including around 24 lakh Lilium and one lakh Gladiolus

Poonch, Sep 17: Fourteen people, including two infants, were injured in a road accident in the Dharana area of Mendhar in Poonch district on Thursday. All the injured were shifted to Government Sub-District Hospital (SDH), Mendhar, where they are undergoing treatment. Health officials said their condition was stable and they were being kept under observation. Chief Medical Officer Poonch Dr Parvaiz Ahmed Khan said ambulances and healthcare staff were mobilised immediately after the accident to e

Srinagar, Sept 17: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has given a final opportunity to teaching and other staff of the School Education Department who obtained higher qualifications through distance or online mode during their service without securing prior permission from the competent authority. According to an official notice issued by the Directorate, the Administrative Department, through Government Order No. 367-JK (Edu) of 2026 dated September 9, 2026, has extended the dead

Poonch, Sep 17: Haveli MLA Ajaz Ahmed Jan on Wednesday laid the foundation stones for two road projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), with a combined sanctioned cost of 18.17 crore. The projects, covering a total of eight kilometres, are aimed at improving connectivity in rural areas of Poonch Haveli. The first project, the 6-km Banga Pani-Pothi Pathana link road from Km 4.400 of the Poonch-Jhullas Road, has been sanctioned at a cost of 13.5864 crore. The second, a 2-km Cha

Ganderbal, Sep 17 : Sarbal, around eight kilometres from Sonamarg in Ganderbal, is known for its scenic beauty and traditional potato cultivation. But residents say potato production has declined over the years as younger generations increasingly move away from farming. Sarbal comprises around 140 households, with local families having lived in the area for several decades. Most residents depend on agriculture and daily-wage labour to earn their livelihood and support their families. Potato cult

Srinagar, Sep 17: A modern dental facility equipped with two high-tech dental chairs and supporting equipment was inaugurated at Associated GMC Hospital Langate on Thursday, in a move aimed at strengthening dental healthcare services for people in Langate and adjoining areas. The facility has been established with support from Rotary Club, Mumbai under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Army Camp Langate facilitated the project by coordinating with the Rotary Club and the hosp

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir entrepreneur and business leader Ufair Ajaz Kitab has been featured on the cover of the September 2026 edition of Aalimi Nation magazine. The cover story, titled Create, Dont Wait, traces Kitabs professional and entrepreneurial journey and features his views on entrepreneurship, employment generation, skill development and the need for a stronger enterprise ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir. The magazine was showcased at the conclusion of a Confederation of Indian Indust

Srinagars traffic crisis is often described in terms of congestion, narrow roads and a growing number of vehicles. These factors are certainly responsible for slowing movement across the city, but another problem deserves equal attention: the absence of parking sense. Vehicles left on roadsides, parked near crossings, placed on footpaths and stopped at busy market stretches are not merely an inconvenience. They reduce visibility, block movement and create conditions in which traffic accidents be

Srinagars Smart City makeover cannot be judged by inaugurations, glossy presentations or the amount of money spent on public infrastructure. Its real test lies in whether the projects remain functional, safe and useful after the ceremonies are over. On that count, the citys much-publicised transformation appears to be losing momentum. Three years into the urban renewal exercise, complaints about delayed projects, broken installations and poor maintenance are becoming increasingly difficult to ig

The New Delhi Declaration issued after the 18th BRICS Summit has set the stage for India to achieve a diplomatic victory in the BRICS format. At the September 12-13, 2026 summit in New Delhi, leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the three pillars of the expanded BRICS grouping: political and security cooperation; economic and financial cooperation; and cultural and people-to-people ties. The core of this statement reaches beyond economic cooperation. It highlights issues like ref

Jammu and Kashmir needs stronger cyber-policing, faster redressal and a sustained public awareness campaign. The expansion of the digital economy has made life more convenient, but it has also opened a new front for crime. A bank transaction that once required a visit to a branch can now be completed in seconds. Bills are paid through mobile phones, purchases are made with a few taps and government services are increasingly accessed online. Yet, behind this convenience lies a growing danger: onl

A few winters ago, in a school perched on a hill in a remote tehsil of Kashmir, I watched a father wait outside a classroom, turning the pages of his son's result card over and over, as though the numbers printed on it might rearrange themselves into something kinder. When the teacher finally came out, his first question was not about his son's curiosity, his kindness to a younger classmate, or the wonder with which the boy had, only weeks earlier, tried to build a working water-wheel from twigs

Amritsar , Sep 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday inaugurated the renovated Jammu & Kashmir House at Amritsar, Punjab. The heritage property, located at 2-Court Road, Amritsar has been comprehensively upgraded with modern amenities to provide affordable and comfortable accommodation to residents of Jammu and Kashmir visiting Amritsar, particularly patients and their attendants travelling to the city for medical treatment. The renovation and upgradation works commenced in October 2025 a

Srinagar, Sep 17: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Thursday visited the Sheep Breeding Farm at Khimber and reviewed the ongoing breeding programmes and developmental activities. The Minister stressed the need for transformative and scientific interventions to revolutionise the sheep sector in Jammu and Kashmir, enhancing the productivity towards greater self-sufficiency in mutton production. Highli

Amritsar (Punjab) [ September 17 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday urged his counterparts in Ladakh to seek written assurances from the Centre on their demands, citing the pending restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir despite earlier verbal commitments. Speaking to the media, Abdullah said the Centre had indicated that delimitation, elections and restoration of statehood would follow in sequence, but the final step remains pending. We were told that statehood w