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Srinagar, Oct 5:Vice Chairman (VC), Jammu and Kashmir Lake Conservation and Management Authority (JKLCMA), Khurshid Ahmad Shah, today conducted an extensive inspection of the Dole Demb area to review the existing condition of the water body and its surrounding areas and assess the scope for beautification and development of the site. The Vice Chairman was accompanied by the Superintending Engineer, Collector Land Acquisition, FA&CAO, Executive Engineers of Lake Division 1st and Lake Division 2nd

Anantnag, Oct 5: The MSME Development and Facilitation Office (MSME-DFO), Srinagar, in collaboration with the District Industries Centre (DIC), Anantnag, today commenced a five-day Management Development Programme (MDP) on Business Marketing Management for entrepreneurs from the manufacturing and service sectors. The programme aims to equip Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with contemporary marketing knowledge and practical tools to expand their market reach, strengthen business opera

Srinagar Oct 5: The Department of Bioresources, University of Kashmir (KU), began its Third J&K International Conference on Breast and Allied Cancers at the Main Campus on Monday. The conference aims to bridge the gap between fundamental cancer research and clinical application by providing a platform for experts and researchers to deliberate on recent advances in precision oncology, cancer genomics, immunotherapy, artificial intelligence in oncology, early detection, biomarkers, drug discovery

Pulwama, Oct 5: Protech Biopharma Pvt Ltd, a pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Jammu and Kashmir, has secured Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification, opening the way for the company to export its pharmaceutical products to member countries of the EAEU. According to a press note issued by the company, the certification follows a comprehensive joint inspection of its manufacturing facility at SIDCO Industrial Growth Centre, Lassipora, Pulwama, conducted f

Srinagar, Oct 5: The Pashmeena Entrepreneurs Makers and Artisans (PEMA) Foundation honoured six artisans for their outstanding contribution to Kashmirs traditional Pashmina craft at its annual Pashmina Artisan Awards 2026 held at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) on September 30. The ceremony, attended by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha as the chief guest, recognised artisans whose specialised skills in Kani and Sozni have helped preserve Kashmirs centuries-old textile h

Srinagar, Oct 5:Massive forest fire broke out in the upper reaches of Zabarwan Range near Kral Sangri on Monday, sending towering plumes of smoke and flames into the sky that were visible from several parts of Srinagar. By evening the blaze could be clearly seen from Harwan, Brein, Dalgate and several Downtown localities, with thick smoke rising from the mountain slopes. Residents said the fire appeared to spread rapidly across the dry vegetation. It was frightening to watch the flames which kep

Srinagar, Oct 5: The Plaster of Paris (POP) manufacturing industry in Kashmir is facing a severe raw material crisis, with gypsum supplies to Valley-based units remaining halted for the past 15 days, pushing several units towards closure and leaving others operating at a fraction of their installed capacity. The manufacturers have appealed to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his intervention, seeking immediate restoration of gypsum supplies and a permanent mechanism to ensure adequate availabili

Baramulla, Oct 5: Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (HUDD), Mandeep Kour, today chaired a comprehensive stakeholders consultation meeting to deliberate upon the draft GIS-based Master Plans for Baramulla, Sopore and Pattan being prepared under AMRUT 2.0, at Dak Bungalow, Baramulla. The meeting was attended by Member of Legislative Assembly Baramulla Javid Hassan Beigh; MLA Sopore Irshad Rasool Kar; MLA Pattan Javaid Reyaz Bedar; MLA Wagoora-Kreeri Irfan Hafeez Lone

Srinagar, Oct 5:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to take comprehensive stock of the Road Safety Action Plan, accident data, i-RAD, black spot rectification, trauma care, digital enforcement and other road safety interventions across the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, PWD; Principal Secretary, Home; Secretary, Transport Department; Inspector General of Police, Traffic; Transport Commissioner; Representatives from BRO; NHAI;

Kupwara, Oct 5:A man was killed and two others injured after a tractor they were travelling in fell into a deep gorge at Manchatter Kralpora in north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Monday, officials said. An official said the tractor fell into the gorge while travelling from Manchatter Kralpora, leaving all three occupants injured. The injured were shifted to SDH Kralpora, from where one of them was referred to GMC Handwara. He was declared dead on arrival at the hospital, the official said. The

Baramulla, Oct 5:For Shafiq Ahmad, stone carving is more than a profession. It is a family inheritance that has sustained three generations and provided his household with a modest but dependable livelihood. That stability has now disappeared. Restrictions affecting stone quarrying in Baramulla have brought work to a standstill for families dependent on the trade, leaving artisans, quarry workers, tipper operators and labourers struggling to make ends meet. I am unable to pay the school fees of

Sopore, Oct 5:Residents of Rashidabad in Bomai, Sopore, blocked the Bandipora-Kupwara road on Monday while protesting prolonged disruption in drinking water supply, bringing traffic to a standstill. The residents said the locality has been facing an acute shortage of potable water for nearly a month, forcing households to struggle for basic drinking water. They alleged that repeated complaints to the Jal Shakti Department had failed to resolve the issue, with the supply frequently remaining disr

Srinagar, Oct 5: A two-day national workshop on the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006, in Jammu and Kashmir concluded in Poonch , with experts and forest-dependent communities calling for greater awareness of statutory rights and stronger community participation. The workshop was organised by the J&K Climate Action Group in collaboration with the National Alliance on Community Forest Resources & Minor Forest Produce (NACM). Rights advocates, legal experts, environmentalists, civil so

Srinagar, Oct 5:The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned Rs 38 crore for operating electric buses in Jammu and Srinagar in 2026-27, as the Smart City e-bus network continues to depend on substantial public support amid a wide gap between running costs and fare revenue. In an order issued on September 25, the Housing and Urban Development Department sanctioned Rs 3,800 lakh for the operational expenditure of e-bus projects run by Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) and Srinagar Smart City Limi

Srinagar, Oct 5:The Ladakh administration has appointed veteran actor, musician and social advocate Phonsok Ladakhi as the Union Territorys Road Safety Ambassador to promote traffic discipline and road safety across the high-altitude region. An order issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO), Ladakh, said the appointment was made to strengthen road safety awareness and give a strong local identity to road safety initiatives in the Union Territory. Ladakhi is the first Bollywood actor from La

Srinagar. Oct 5: A group of Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers of the 2024 batch on Monday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at LokBhavan and shared their field experiences and insights on environmental and developmental initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir. The officers were accompanied by Dr M.K. Kumar, Chief Conservator of Forests (Working Plan, Research and Trainings). During the interaction, the young officers briefed the Lieutenant Governor on their field experiences in Jammu and Kas

Shopian, Oct 5:Loudspeaker-fitted auto-rickshaws and other load carriers moving through residential and market areas have become a growing source of noise and inconvenience in south Kashmir. Vendors use them to sell vegetables and other household goods, while some also move around buying windfall apples from growers. Residents of Shopian, Kulgam and Pulwama districts said auto-rickshaws and other load carriers fitted with loudspeakers move from one locality to another, announcing goods for sale

Sopore, Oct 5:Commissioner Secretary Higher Education Department (HED) Ram Niwas Sharma on Monday said transfers under the Annual Transfer Drive (ATD) would continue as a routine process, saying that the department would not allow the academic session in schools and colleges to be disturbed. Talking to media persons on the sidelines of a sports event at Government Degree College for Women (GDCW), Sopore, Ram Niwas Sharma said the transfer process was normal and the employees should analyse their

PART A IMPROVING GLUCOSE CONTROL THROUGH FOOD CHOICES AND POST-MEAL ACTIVITY Magnitude of diabetes in Kashmir, India and Asia Diabetes is one of the largest chronic-disease challenges of our time. The World Health Organization reports that approximately 830 million people worldwide are living with diabetes, most in low- and middle-income countries. Asia carries a major share: the ICMR-INDIAB study estimated that India alone had approximately 101 million people with diabetes in 2021. Each number

Srinagar, Oct 5:Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two persons in connection with an alleged employment fraud in central Kashmirs Budgam district, where job aspirants were reportedly duped through fabricated appointment letters and false promises of government employment. SSP Budgam Hariprasad K.K., while addressing a press conference at Beerwah on Monday, said the accused have been identified as Advocate Jehangir Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Mohammad Dar of Ratsun, Beerwah, and Firdous Nabi of

It is clear that statehood will not be restored to J&K anytime soon. The local unit of BJP has taken credit for it, because it deemed that the return of this status to National Conference government would encourage secessionist and separatist forces. It had a severe objection to the wording of the resolution that read: In addition to the Resolutions passed by this House on 26th June 2000 and 6th November 2024, this House calls upon the Government of India for the immediate and urgent restoration

There is a striking irony in the story of saffron in the Himalayas today. Ladakh is exploring the possibility of creating a new saffron economy, while Kashmir is struggling to protect the ecological foundation of the saffron economy it has inherited for centuries. This is not an argument against Ladakh cultivating saffron. On the contrary, scientific experimentation and agricultural diversification deserve encouragement. In 2025, the Ladakh Administration announced trials with CSIR-IIIM, identif

Jammu, Oct 5: Taking a step towards environmental protection and self-reliance, Jammu Railway Division of the Northern Railway has achieved a major milestone in the field of solar energy, by successfully generating electricity through it (solar power) at its 5 major depots. Solar power plants are being rapidly expanded to energise various stations and railway premises of the division with clean, green and modern energy. At present, according to railway officials, solar plants with a total capaci

Jammu, Oct 5:All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu has successfully performed a complex atlantoaxial stabilization surgery on a high-risk patient from Kolkata suffering from atlantoaxial rotatory instability, marking another important milestone in the institutes growing expertise in complex spine surgery. The atlantoaxial joint, located between the first and second cervical vertebrae, is responsible for nearly half of the necks rotational movement. Instability at this level can l

Kashmir generates more than 50,000 tonnes of plastic and polythene waste every year, and bottles, wrappers and polythene bags now litter its most celebrated tourist destinations. In Pahalgam, waste lies along the Lidder and around picnic spots. Gulmargs meadows and roadsides are strewn with it, and Sonamargs Sindh riverbanks fare no better. The problem has been reported from Yousmarg, Doodhpathri, Gurez, Daksum, Kokernag and Aharbal as well. Microplastics have already been detected in Manasbal L

Rajouri, Oct 5:A schoolgirl was injured after a speeding taxi overturned near Narian Top on the Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch National Highway-144A on Monday afternoon. The girl, identified as Toiyba Islam, daughter of Mohd Yousuf of Rani Badetar, was shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police sources and local residents said the taxi, bearing registration number JK12D-4271, was travelling towards Rajouri when its driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle. The taxi overturned rendering the gir

Ramban, Oct 5: Six persons were injured after two cars collided at Nalthi village in Bhaderwah area of Doda district on Monday. According to officials, the accident involved two Maruti cars, bearing registration numbers JK06-9513 and JK08Q-5974. Six occupants sustained injuries in the collision and were shifted to Sub-District Hospital (SDH), Bhaderwah, for treatment. The injured have been identified as Shafqat Iqbal (50), son of Mohd Iqbal, resident of Pasri Mohalla, Bhaderwah; Sajad Ahmed (50)

Ramban, Oct 5: The SrinagarJammu National Highway (NH-44) remained open to scheduled two-way traffic on Monday, with slow movement reported at several vulnerable and construction-affected stretches between Udhampur and Banihal. Traffic officials said movement remained normal at most locations, while delays were reported at stretches affected by ongoing four-laning works, narrow carriageways, uneven surfaces and rain-related damage. At Dewal in Udhampur, traffic was being regulated through a rain

Srinagar, Oct 5:The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association Srinagar on Monday organised a felicitation programme in honour of Chief Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhatti at the Common Bar Room of the Srinagar Wing of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Judges of the High Court, including Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri, Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani, Justice Sanjay Parihar and newly appointed Justice Yashpal Bourney, besides Judicial Member and HoD, Central Administr

Jammu, Oct 5:J&K Government has accorded sanction to the enhancement of the age of superannuation of Judicial Officers serving in the Union Territory from 60 years to 62 years, with effect from March 31, 2026. Sanction to enhancement of retirement age is, however, subject to certain stipulated conditions. Enhancement would take effect also in respect of those Judicial Officers, who retired on or after March 31, 2026, subject to their consent and fulfillment of the applicable conditions. As per c

Srinagar, Oct 5:The Bar Association Kargil, joined by key civil society organisations and local political and religious leaders, has intensified its agitation demanding the establishment of a dedicated circuit bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in Kargil. Following weeks of sustained protests and suspended court proceedings, members of the legal fraternity and civil society held a joint press conference in Kargil on Monday, warning of a large-scale public movement if their dem

Srinagar, Oct 5: The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organised a three-day series of cleanliness, environmental awareness and community outreach activities under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign from October 1 to 3. Students, faculty members, staff, NSS and NCC volunteers and other members of the institute community participated in the programme, which focused on cleanliness, sustainability and civic responsibility. As part of the camp

Leh, Oct 5:In a significant step towards strengthening Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and improving foundational learning among children, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday inaugurated Saksham ICT (Information and Communication Technology) labs established across 100 Anganwadi centres in the Union Territory. The Lieutenant Governor inaugurated one such lab physically at the Anganwadi Centre at Government Primary School, Killibuk, Thiksey, while the others were

Srinagar, Oct 5: The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu & Kashmir State Centre (IEI-JKSC), on Monday organised a technical talk and panel discussion on the occasion of World Habitat Day 2026, focusing on the theme 'Adequate Housing for All'. The programme brought together engineers, former administrators, academicians, professionals and civil society representatives to discuss affordable, safe, sustainable and resilient housing, and human settlements. Chairman IEI-JKSC Ferdous Ahad Bhat, FI

Srinagar, Oct 5: A high-level delegation of the Kashmir Film & Television Association (KFTA) Monday called on Tanvir Sadiq Ali, Chief Spokesperson of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, and apprised him of the concerns and grievances of the indigenous film fraternity of Jammu & Kashmir. The delegation was led by Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan, Founder & Director of the Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF) and Chairman, KFTA, and comprised prominent members of the KWFF Management Committee, includi

Srinagar, Oct 5: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lal Chowk Constituency, Monday held elections for its Zonal Committee at the party office in Lal Chowk. The proceedings, as per a statement, were presided over by Zahoor Ahmad Mir, former MLA and Cabinet Minister. Following the voting process, Reyaz Ahmad Dar was elected as the Zonal President. The election proceedings were attended by Zuhaib Yousf Mir, In-Charge Lal Chowk Constituency; PDP Spokesperson Iqbal Tramboo; former State Secretary Ar

Kupwara, Oct 5: Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir UT President and senior leader Ravinder Raina Monday said, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah should focus on addressing the issues confronting the people of Jammu and Kashmir instead of repeatedly taking refuge in the demand for restoration of statehood. Speaking to reporters in Kupwara before he left for Seemari Karnah, Raina said the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has already assured that statehood would be restored to Jam

Banihal, Oct 5:Continuing the thrust on improving road connectivity and strengthening basic infrastructure in the remote and far-flung areas of Banihal-Gool Assembly Constituency, MLA Banihal-Gool, Sajjad Shaheen, Monday laid the foundation stones of two important road projects in the Chamalwas-Neel area and announced an ambulance for Neel to strengthen emergency healthcare and medical access for the local population. The two road projects, as per a statement, include the KrachihalTabela Road an

Srinagar, Oct 05:Kashmirs markhor population in the Kazinag landscape has risen nearly 71 percent from the 2005 baseline of 133 animals to an estimated 227 in 2026, with the latest assessment recording 69 kids per 100 adult females, according to a joint report by the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and J&K Wildlife Protection Department. The report, Recovery of Kashmir Markhor - A Threatened Mountain Ungulate in Jammu and Kashmir, puts the 2026 Kazinag population estimate at 227 13.9 animals. The

Budgam, Oct 5:Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board Dr Darakhshan Andrabi on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed Sabaat Complex and a High-tech Conference Hall at the revered Ziarat Sharif of Hazrat Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA) at Chrar-e-Sharief, Budgam. Dr Andrabi was accompanied by Waqf Board Members Dr Ghulam Nabi Haleem and Syed Mohammad Hussain Haqani, along with Ishtiyaq Mohiuddin, Tehsildar-cum-Executive Magistrate of the J&K Waqf Board. The newly constructed facilities, as per a statement

Srinagar, Oct 5:The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in Srinagar has directed the Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department not to disturb the present posting of a driver who had assailed his transfer from district to state cadre with a plea that general recital of administrative exigency cant override the applicable cadre restrictions. A bench of Judicial Member, M S Latif, while disposing of petition by a driver, Rafiq Ahmad Sheikh, directed the authorities to examine his representation in l

Srinagar, Oct 5: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday welcomed the Supreme Courts notice concerning decisions taken by an Election Commissioner, while saying the party would present its new constitution to the public after approval by its working committee. Commenting on the Supreme Courts notice concerning the Election Commissioners decisions, Abdullah welcomed the courts intervention. I am very happy that the Supreme Court has taken cognisance of this, he said. Speaking abou

Srinagar, Oct 5:The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has directed all trial courts in Jammu and Kashmir to accord priority to cases involving offences of dowry deaths and cruelty by husband or his relatives against a woman and ensure their expeditious disposal. The directions were issued for adherence by the trial Courts, in compliance to the directions rendered by the Supreme Court vide its Order dated August 20, 2026, passed in Miscellaneous Application Nos. 2689-2690 of 2025 in Criminal Appeal No

Srinagar, Oct 5: The Jammu & Kashmir Water Skiing Association, affiliated with the Wakeboard and Wakesurfing Association of India, organised the 19th J&K UT Water Skiing Championship 202627 under the aegis of J&K Sports Council at the Water Sports Centre, Nigeen Lake, from 4th to 5th October 2026. The championship, as per a statement, witnessed enthusiastic participation from talented boys and girls from across Jammu & Kashmir, providing young athletes with a valuable platform to compete, develo

Srinagar, Oct 5:Jammu and Kashmir authorities on Monday deported 150 Bangladeshi nationals found staying illegally in the Union Territory, moving them from Srinagar to Bagdogra in West Bengal on a special Indian Air Force aircraft, officials said. The deported nationals were handed over to Border Security Force personnel at Bagdogra for onward processing and movement towards the India-Bangladesh border under established procedures. Officials said the action is part of an ongoing exercise to iden

Kupwara, Oct 5:Peoples Conference Chairman and Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) Handwara Sajad Gani Lone has questioned the regional disparity in the issuance of Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) certificates. Lone said, around 92 percent of the certificates issued so far are from Jammu while only around 8 percent have been issued in Kashmir. Lone passed on these remarks while talking to reporters in Handwara after a review meeting with officers. He said, the issue required examination by Chie

Srinagar, Oct 05: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday welcomed the Supreme Courts notice concerning decisions taken by an Election Commissioner, while saying the party would present its new constitution to the public after approval by its working committee. Commenting on the Supreme Courts notice concerning the Election Commissioners decisions, Abdullah welcomed the courts intervention. I am very happy that the Supreme Court has taken cognisance of this, he said. Speaking abo

Srinagar, Oct 05: Senior National Conference (NC) leader and MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Monday accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of double standards on political unity and alleged that bureaucratic interference was undermining the functioning of Jammu and Kashmirs elected government. Speaking at the Halla Bol event in Srinagar, Sadiq questioned PDP president Mehbooba Muftis position on taking up issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, accusing her of a gap between he

Srinagar, Sep 20: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will meet here on Monday for a seven-sitting Autumn session as opposition parties, including the BJP and the PDP, plan to corner the Omar Abdullah government over issues such as jobs and failure to fulfil electoral promises. National Conference MLAs and supporting Independents will meet here later on Sunday to discuss the floor strategy of the treasury benches. NC president Farooq Abdullah, who is not an MLA, will chair the meeting of the