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Srinagar, Oct 5: Downtown Heroes Football Club has achieved a remarkable double championship feat at the Gen Bipin Rawat Memorial Kashmir Football Tournament 2026, with both its Under-17 Boys and Under-17 Girls teams emerging as champions in their respective competitions. The achievement marks another significant milestone for Downtown Heroes FC and highlights the clubs continued commitment to youth development, grassroots football and providing competitive opportunities to young footballers in

Bengaluru, Oct 5: R. Doraiswamy, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), inaugurated the All-India LIC Games 2026-27 at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on Monday. The All-India LIC Games is an annual sports event of the Life Insurance Corporation of India and are being conducted over a period of four days. The games comprise six disciplines, namely Carrom, Chess, Table Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball and Athletics. The inaugural ceremony was att

Srinagar, Oct 5: The J&K Punjabi Sahit Sabha Srinagar, in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), organised a one-day Punjabi Seminar to commemorate the 59th Annual Day of the Punjabi Sahit Sabha Srinagar at Tagore Hall, Srinagar. The programme brought together eminent Punjabi writers, poets, scholars, intellectuals and literary enthusiasts from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir. The event highlighted the importance of promoting Punjabi languag

Shopian, Oct 5: The Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women, Mission Shakti, Shopian on Monday organized an awareness and sensitisation programme under the banner of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) at Government High School Zampathri, Keller, Shopian. The initiative aimed to sensitise students regarding the safety, dignity, and rights of women and girls. During the programme, the District Mission Coordinator, Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women, Mission Shakti, Shopian, sensitized students about

Srinagar, Oct 5: The CRs Committee of Vitasta School of Law and Humanities successfully felicitated the newly appointed Principal, Dr. Humera Rehman, on assuming office. In recognition of the occasion, and in discharge of its representative duty, the Committee presented a Calligraphic Frame bearing the sacred inscription alongside a formally executed Letter of Appreciation. The Letter of Appreciation, duly placed on record by the CRs Committee, extends the student communitys heartfelt congratu

Kupwara Oct 5: A meeting of the District Steering Committee (DSC) for the Green India Mission (GIM) was held today at the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, to deliberate upon and approve the GIM Perspective Plan for District Kupwara for 202627 to 203132. At the outset, DFO Kamraj made a detailed presentation on the objectives and components of GIM, achievements under the previous Perspective Plan and proposed interv

Anantnag, Oct 5: The Branch MSME Development & Facilitation Office (MSME-DFO), Srinagar, in collaboration with District Industries Centre (DIC), Anantnag on Monday commenced a five-day Management Development Programme (MDP) on Business Marketing Management for entrepreneurs from the manufacturing and service sectors. The programme is aimed at equipping Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with contemporary marketing knowledge and practical tools to strengthen their businesses, expand mar

Kulgam, Oct 5: Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam on Monday chaired a meeting at the Conference Hall, Kulgam to review the implementation and progress of Mission YUVA. The meeting was held in connection with the visit of the GDI Team to the district for an assessment of Mission YUVA. A detailed review was undertaken of beneficiary-wise progress, applications under process, loan sanctions, bank linkages, enterprise establishment and the overall implementation of Mission YUVA. The DC direc

Budgam, Oct 5: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan on Monday visited Charar-i-Sharief to review arrangements for the forthcoming Urs and facilities for devotees. The Deputy Commissioner paid obeisance at the revered shrine of Sheik Nooruddin Noorani (RA) and inspected the ongoing development works, including the under-construction Guest House comprising 12 rooms and two halls. During visit, the DC interacted with local residents and stakeholders and assured them that their genuin

Srinagar, Oct 05: In an effort to extend Kashmirs floral beauty beyond the spring tulip season, a student of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Shalimar, has developed and propagated 19 varieties of chrysanthemum, aiming to bring colour and commercial floriculture to Kashmirs gardens during autumn. Jaan Arbina Rouf, a Bachelor of Honours student in Horticulture from South Kashmir, said the initiative was inspired by the idea of making Kashmir bl

Srinagar, Oct 05: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday described the Jammu and Kashmir Common Duct Policy 2026 as a major step towards modernising urban infrastructure, improving utility management and creating cleaner and more orderly cityscapes across Jammu and Kashmir. Following approval by the Council of Ministers, the government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Common Duct Policy 2026, establishing a framework for shared underground utility corridors for power, water, telecom, gas, sewe

Srinagar, Oct 05:If a court grants bail, it cannot then impose conditions so heavy that the accused can never actually walk free. That is the essence of a significant ruling by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in Srinagar, which has held that bail conditions must be reasonable, proportionate and should not be so onerous as to frustrate the very benefit of bail. Justice Sanjay Parihar passed the directions while hearing a petition filed by Mohammad Malood through his friend against th

Srinagar, Oct 05: The fish community of Dal Lake appears to be tilting increasingly towards exotic species, with the common carp emerging as the overwhelming presence while native fish account for a much smaller share of the catch, according to a new study. The study, Diversity and Relative Abundance of Native and Exotic Fishes of Dal Lake, Srinagar, Kashmir, found that the exotic common carp (Cyprinus carpio) constituted 59 per cent of the total fish catch, raising concerns over the changing ec

One of the things I have gradually realised in business is that building a business is not only about investing money, buying machinery or finding a market. It is equally about building people who can take responsibility. And I believe it applies equally to every public and private organisation where people work towards a common objective. In the early years of a business, an entrepreneur tends to be involved in almost everything. I have also experienced this. You want to know what is happening

Drug abuse is no longer a problem confined to a few neighbourhoods or hidden corners of society. It has become one of the most serious social and public-health emergencies confronting Kashmir. Its victims include young men and women, students, workers and people from families that once believed addiction could never enter their homes. The crisis is spreading quietly, often behind closed doors, while society continues to respond with denial, stigma and occasional outrage. Every report of a young

There is a chair in almost every home that slowly becomes quieter with time. Once, someone sat there every morning with a cup of tea, asking about everyones day. Someone waited for the sound of the front door, worried when a son came home late, prayed when a daughter was unwell and quietly celebrated every little achievement of the family. Then, one day, that chair becomes empty. And strangely, it is only after the chair becomes empty that we realise how much of the home was actually sitting in

Introduction The constitutional developments of 5 August 2019 marked a watershed in the legal history of Jammu and Kashmir. Public and political discourse has largely focused on the abrogation of Article 370 and the reorganisation of the erstwhile State. For the legal community, however, the transformation has been considerably broader. The post-2019 process involved not merely a change in the constitutional relationship between Jammu and Kashmir and the Union of India, but a comprehensive recon

Srinagar, Oct 5: Experts at a technical talk and panel discussion in Srinagar on Monday called for climate-resilient, affordable and inclusive housing, stressing the need to move beyond constructing housing units towards creating sustainable and liveable communities. The programme, organised by the Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu & Kashmir State Centre (IEI-JKSC) on the occasion of World Habitat Day-2026, focused on the theme Adequate Housing for All. The discussions covered affordable h

Banihal, Oct 5: Banihal-Gool MLA Sajjad Shaheen on Monday laid the foundation stones for two road projects in the Chamalwas-Neel area at a combined estimated cost of Rs 4.61 crore and announced an ambulance for Neel. The projects include the KrachihalTabela Road and the SinigamKawansool Road. Shaheen said improved road connectivity remained a priority, particularly in remote and mountainous areas of the constituency. He said the projects would improve access to markets, educational institutions

Srinagar, Oct 5: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference leader and MLA Sajad Gani Lone on Monday raised concerns over regional disparity in the issuance of Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) certificates and delays in implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) schemes in Jammu and Kashmir. Lone questioned the issuance of around 92 per cent of EWS certificates in Jammu against about eight per cent in Kashmir, saying the disparity warranted a review of the existing criteria. He said the issue was not nec

Srinagar, Oct 5: National Conference spokesperson and Zadibal MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Monday urged Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo to complete and submit the report required to initiate the regularisation process for daily wagers in Jammu and Kashmir. Sadiq said the Assembly had set a six-month deadline for submission of the report, but nearly a year later, it was still pending. The Assembly had given six months to submit the report. Its been a year today, and the report has not been completed even toda

Poonch, Oct 5: The Indian Army provided desks to students of Government Higher Secondary School Arai in the remote Mandi area of Poonch district as part of its community outreach initiative. Brigadier H.S. Dhillon, Commander Six Brigade, attended the programme along with social worker Muhammad Farid Malik, Army personnel, students, teachers and local residents. Students presented cultural and educational performances during the event, while locals and school representatives highlighted infrastru

Budgam, Oct 5: Budgam Police have busted an alleged racket involving the issuance of fake government appointment orders and promises of government subsidies, arresting two persons and recovering a large number of documents and other materials allegedly used to dupe people. Addressing a press conference at Beerwah Police Station, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Budgam Hariprasad K.K. said the investigation began after a complaint was filed on August 17 by Shabir Ahmad Khan against Firdous N

Srinagar, Oct 5: Days after authorities introduced a new traffic management plan in Baramulla town to ease congestion and ensure smoother vehicular movement, commuters and locals are complaining of increased traffic jams and inconvenience at several points. The traffic plan, implemented under the supervision of the Assistant Regional Transport Office (ARTO) Baramulla, involves the installation of barricades at key junctions, diversion of vehicular movement and deployment of traffic personnel at

Ganderbal: Work on an 800-metre fencing project at Sthro in the Sonamarg area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district has remained stalled for the past three months, raising concerns among locals over the protection of the tourist destinations scenic landscape. The project was sanctioned under the 2025-26 Capex budget at an estimated cost of Rs 3.70 crore. The fencing is intended to protect the scenic beauty of Sonamarg and safeguard the area around the famous bowl. Local resident Ishfaq Ahmad sa

Srinagar, Oct 5: The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) on Monday urged the Jammu and Kashmir Government to urgently revise stipends for MD/MS and DNB residents and ensure enhancement of stipends for MBBS and BDS interns across the Union Territory. In a letter addressed to Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo, AIMSA State President J&K Dr Mohammad Momin Khan said the issue of stipend revision and parity for postgraduate residents and interns has remained pending despite

Srinagar, Oct 5: Members of Kashmirs film fraternity have sought institutional, professional and financial support from the government to strengthen the local film ecosystem, besides demanding that the government organise a dedicated film festival in Jammu and Kashmir with local filmmakers, artists and technicians at its core. The demand was raised by a high-level delegation of the Kashmir Film & Television Association (KFTA), which called on Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesper

Ganderbal, Oct 5: Former MLA Ganderbal Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar on Sunday accused the government of neglecting the district, alleging that it had gone back 30 years in terms of development over the past two years. Addressing reporters, Jabbar said key issues including road widening, the proposed Ganderbal hydropower project and stalled infrastructure works had not been adequately addressed. He also questioned the status of the Lalmarag-Mohanmarg and Paharpal-Shalbuk projects, alleging that some work

Srinagar Oct 05: 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

Your Aadhaar still shows your parents' address in the town you grew up in. You've been living in Pune for three years, renting a flat, working a steady job. Now you need a loan, and the application wants address proof you don't quite have in the right form. It's one of the most common paperwork snags in India, affecting almost anyone who moved for work, and it's far more fixable than it looks at first. Why the Mismatch Happens So Often Most people's official documents were created before they mo

New Delhi [India], October 5 : The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed food safety authorities across States and Union Territories to intensify surveillance, inspections and sampling during the upcoming Navratri and Diwali festive season to prevent the circulation of adulterated, counterfeit and unsafe food products. In a directive dated September 29, FSSAI said the demand for sweets, savouries, beverages, edible oil, milk and milk products such as ghee, khoa and pa

Samba, Oct 05 : A man was killed after being shot at during a property dispute in the Vijaypur area of Samba district on Monday evening, officials said. A top police officer told the news agency that the accused opened fire at the victim during the dispute, leaving him critically injured. He later succumbed to his injuries. The official said the weapon used in the offence belonged to the victim, while the accused was subsequently arrested by Police. The officer said a case has been registered an

Srinagar, Oct 05: A mild earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale struck Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday evening, sending tremors through parts of south and central Kashmir. According to seismic data, the earthquake was recorded at 6:44 pm at a shallow depth of around 5 kilometres. The epicentre was located approximately 28 kilometres southeast of Srinagar, at coordinates 33.890N latitude and 74.992E longitude. Given its shallow depth, the tremor was felt in several adjoinin

Srinagar, Oct 05 : A 32-year-old man was injured after being attacked by a bear while working in his paddy field in the Dara area of Harwan on the outskirts of Srinagar, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the man was attacked by a bear while working in his paddy field at Dara Daird Khore in Harwan. He said the man was shifted to a hospital soon after the incident, where his condition is stated to be stable. He was identified as Liyaqat, son of Mohamm

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, today 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 include the KrachihalTabela Road and the SinigamKawansoo