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Srinagar, Sep 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Medical Students Association (JKMSA) has sought a comprehensive revision of stipends for postgraduate (PG) residents and remuneration for senior resident doctors in government medical institutions across Jammu and Kashmir. In a representation addressed to the Health Minister, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, the association urged the government to review the existing remuneration structure, citing disparities with other major government and apex medical in

Cairo, Sep 14: Yemen's Houthi rebels captured more strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, Yemeni government and Houthi officials said on Monday, strengthening their control of a major maritime shipping route. The rebels deployed fighters on the islands of Greater Hanish and Lesser Hanish 160 kilometres north of Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to two government officials and a Houthi official. The Houthis took over the islands after hundreds of government-allied forces withdrew from the archi

Srinagar, Sep 14: Salman Khan showered full praise on Kashmiri contestant Qazi Tauqeer, during the latest episode of Bigg Boss 20, saying, Theres only one rockstar amongst you all. Qazi Touqeer, the entire week you played quite well. Although, this season, Big Boss 20, receives mixed reaction- mostly criticism- ove an underwhelming cast, however Fame Gurukul 2005 winner, Qazi Touqeer has emerged as one of the shows most talked-about contestants, earning overwhelming praise from host Salman Khan

Aden, Sep 14: The conflict in Yemen intensified on Sunday, as government forces launched attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea and Houthis fired into neighbouring Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen's government. The Yemeni government vowed to send more forces to the Red Sea coast and one official conceded a painful defeat last week when Houthis captured the port city of Mokha and an island on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial shipping alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.

Srinagar, Sep 14: The Kashmir Policy & Strategy Group, chaired by senior advocate Ashok Bhan, organised a web meeting on the eve of Kashmiri Pandit Balidan Divas, with participants calling for a time-bound roadmap for the communitys return and rehabilitation in Kashmir. According to a statement issued by the group, the meeting was attended by intellectuals, former bureaucrats, academicians, media personalities, social and womens rights activists, representatives of community organisations, overs

Travellers, tourists and local residents have expressed concern over the lack of proper public washroom facilities in Bhoond and Mahanpur areas of Kathua district, causing significant inconvenience to people travelling through these important locations. Bhoond and Mahanpur are two important stopping points where passenger buses, matadors (mini-buses) and other small vehicles regularly halt during their journeys. A large number of passengers, including tourists, women, children and elderly people

Reasi, Sept 14: Two people were killed and seven others injured after a passenger Matador overturned near the Bakkal Tunnel area of Reasi district on Monday, officials said. An official said that the Matador, bearing registration number JK14B-2973, was travelling from Bakkal towards Reasi when it overturned on the road near the tunnel. He said two persons died in the accident, while seven others sustained injuries and their identities are being ascertained. Police and rescue teams have reached t

Srinagar, Sep 5: Education Minister, Sakina Itoo Saturday said that the government will introduce a resolution in legislative assembly against the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). According to the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), the minister said, The matter of TeT is pending with the supreme court and Jammu and Kashmir Education department is continuously approaching the apex court wherein we are seeking reconsideration of the decision. She said, The teachers of J&K are mentally distur

Srinagar, Sep 5: The higher reaches of Kashmir received the first snowfall of the season on Saturday, while the plains were lashed by brief rains accompanied by hailstorms at some places, officials said. The mountainous areas of Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Gumri witnessed the first snowfall of this season, the officials said. They said parts of Srinagar city and adjoining districts received rainfall early in the morning and in the afternoon, bringing down the day temperatures a couple of notches. Ther

Leh, Sep 5: The Union Territory of Ladakh (Sitting of Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in Ladakh) Regulation, 2026, which provides for a Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to sit in the Union Territory of Ladakh, has come into force today onwards, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said on Saturday. The Regulation was promulgated by the President of India on August 27, 2026. The Regulation specifically provides that it shall come into force on such

The shifting of 21 government offices, including the partial relocation of the Civil Secretariat from central Srinagar to the citys peripheral areas, has drawn a mixed response from traders and the public. The move is part of the Srinagar Master Plan-2035. While traders and transporters are seeking a mechanism to ensure that the relocation does not adversely affect their business interests, many residents who spoke to GKTV said the location of government offices matters less than the speedy redr

New Delhi, Sep 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged teachers to stay vigilant against student drug addiction and help children tackle excessive screen time through sports, physical play, and creative activities. Interacting with the national award-winning teachers on Friday, the eve of Teachers' Day, Modi asked the teachers to preserve childhood and nurture children's natural curiosity. He said teachers should share creative approaches to make classroom learning more engaging. The prime min

Srinagar, Sep 05: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq has urged the Government to address, on priority, the concerns raised by MBBS and BDS interns across Jammu and Kashmir over the long-pending issue of enhancement of their monthly stipend. In a post on X, Mirwaiz said, The concerns raised by MBBS & BDS interns across J&K deserve serious and urgent consideration. A stipend of 12,300 is clearly inadequate for young doctors working long hours and carrying significant clinical respons

Jammu, Sep 05: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Jammu zonal unit, through a sustained intelligence-led offensive, has stated to have exposed two distinct routes being used to push heroin into Jammu and Kashmir-directly from Pakistan through the Uri sector and indirectly through Punjab. In four heroin interceptions in the Jammu division within about a month, along with a linked follow-up recovery in Punjab, NCB has seized a cumulative 6.920 kg of heroin. Significantly, two of these operations,

Thrissur, Sep 05: Eight engineering students from Tamil Nadu's Dindigul were killed when their car rammed into a lorry parked illegally on NH-66 in Thrissur district of central Keralam, police said on Saturday. The accident occurred around 11.40 pm on Friday at Panambikkunnu in Kaipamangalam, when the car, travelling from Guruvayur towards Kodungallur, collided with the rear of the Maharashtra-registered lorry, police said. According to the FIR, the lorry was parked illegally on the right side o

Leh, Sep 05: Ahead of a sub-committee's meting on September 9 with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in Delhi on September 9, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) warned of an intensified agitation if the government fails to make concrete progress on its key demands. The outfit has been demanding legislation for Ladakh at the Union Territory level, safeguards under Article 371, withdrawal of cases filed after the September 24 violence last year, compensation for victims, and publication of the inquiry commi

Leh, Sep 05: Indian Army's Northern Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma has reviewed the operational preparedness of troops deployed in the challenging high-altitude areas of Ladakh. Lt Gen Sharma visited the forward areas of the Union Territory on Friday and interacted with the troops and officers on the ground, the northern command said on X. ...the Army Commander lauded all ranks for their exemplary professionalism, high morale, unwavering vigilance and steadfast commitment to duty in

Srinagar, Sep 4:Deep in the hills around Khonmoh, on the outskirts of Srinagar, lies a geological record that takes scientists back about 252 million years to a time when Earth experienced the most severe mass extinction in its history. Known as Guryul Ravine, the site was formally recognised by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in 2025 as a National Geoheritage Site. Yet, despite the recognition, the formal notification by the J&K government and effective protection measures are still await

Srinagar, Sep 4:While Indias solar power capacity has surged past 164 GW, Jammu and Kashmir had installed only around 80 MW by early 2026 leaving the Union Territory at risk of missing another major energy opportunity. The contrast is stark: a region once criticised for failing to harness its vast hydropower potential is now moving slowly on solar, even though rooftop assessments have indicated a potential of around 10,000 MW. The question is no longer whether J&K needs more electricity. It doe

Srinagar, Sep 4:Kashmir recorded a 25 percent rainfall deficit in August, while the Jammu division remained normal at minus 16 percent and Ladakh recorded a 2 percent surplus, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. Kashmir received 615.2 mm of rain against a normal of 815.5 mm, while Jammu received 2,452.9 mm against a normal of 2,930.7 mm. Jammus 16 percent deficit was within the normal range. Under IMD classification, rainfall departure between minus 19 percent and 19 percent

Srinagar, Sep 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday met Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on restoration of statehood, finalisation of the Transaction of Business Rules, rationalisation of reservations, and other important matters concerning public welfare and development. The Chief Minister also briefed the Home Minister on the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK), scheduled to begin in Srina