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Kishtwar, Sep 05: At least two persons were killed after an oil tanker met with an accident at Pathimhal in Palmar area of Kishtwar district on Saturday. Officials said that an oil tanker was on its way when it met with an accident at Pathimhal, Palmar, resulting in on-spot death of two persons travelling in it. Soon after the accident, police and locals rushed to the spot. Police have taken cognizance of the incident and started investigation. The identities of the deceased are being ascertaine

Budgam, Sept 05 : The terrorist killed in a joint operation in the Ashdar Gali area of Budgam district has been identified as Yasir, a Pakistani national affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), the Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Saturday. In a post on X, J&K Police, confirmed the identity of the slain terrorist, stating, You Can Run But You Cant Hide! Yasir was killed during Operation Ashdar, a joint search operation launched by the Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF in the Ashdar Gali area based

Srinagar, Sept 05 : With medical interns continuing their strike over a demand for a higher stipend, Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday appealed to them to return to work, saying the government was examining their demand and would not ignore their concerns. Itoo said the matter had already moved through the government machinery and was now with the Finance Department. Clarifications sought during the process, she said, had also been furnished. This is

Srinagar, Sep 5: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq on Saturday expressed concern over the issues raised by MBBS and BDS interns across Jammu and Kashmir, saying their demand for an enhancement in stipend deserves serious and urgent consideration. In a post on X, Mirwaiz wrote, 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 clinica

Kathmandu , September 5 (ANI): As rescue and relief operations continue in Nepal in the wake of the devastating flash floods of August 26, the Nepal Police said on Saturday that the death toll has risen to 1,344. The Nepal Police shared the latest death toll in a post on X. The aftermath of the devastating floods has affected several aspects of life in Nepal, with authorities also grappling with concerns over the contamination of drinking water sources and the possible spread of communicable dis

Srinagar, Sep 04: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday extended his heartiest greetings to the teachers on the occasion of Teachers Day, which isbeingcelebrated on September 5. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said, Heartiest greetings and best wishes to the teachers on the occasion of Teachers Day. I offer my humble tributes to the great educationist, philosopher, and former President of India, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Ji, on his Janm-Jayanti. His exemplary life and visionary wor

Srinagar, Sep 04: A delegation of intern doctors from across Jammu and Kashmiron Friday met Health Minister Sakeena Itoo in Srinagarto discuss their long-pending demand forenhancement of themonthly internship stipend. However, following the meeting, the protesting medical interns refused to call off their strike, which entered its fifth day on Friday. The interns have been on strike since August 31, demanding a revision of the stipendbeingpaid to interns in medical colleges across the UT. The de

Budgam, Sep 04:A terrorist was killed and an AK-series rifle along with other war-like stores was recoveredduring a joint search operation in the Ashdar Gali area of central Kashmir's Budgam district on Friday. The operation was launched jointly by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) following specific intelligence inputs, the Armys Chinar Corps said in a post on X. According to the Army, troops observed suspicious movement during theoperation an

Srinagar, Sep 04: Jammu and Kashmir has stepped up efforts to identify large tracts of land for setting up large-scale solarparks, with potential sitesbeing examined in Jammu, Samba, Poonch and other districts as the administration assesses their connectivity to the power grid and suitability for large-scale generation. The Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) has initiated the process of identifying sizeable land parcels for setting up utility-scale solar parks across the Union

Srinagar, Sep 04: The summer heat appears to be slowly loosening its grip over Jammu & Kashmir, with Gulmarg recording a minimum temperature of 6.2C on Friday, offering a clear sign of the regions gradual transition towards autumn. Independent weatherman Faizan Arif said the temperature was the lowest recorded in Gulmarg since May 15 this year, describing the sharp fall in night-time temperatures as an early indication that the prolonged summer warmth is beginning to retreat. However, the dip do

Kulgam, Sep 04: As Kashmir prepares to mark Teachers Day on Saturday, a government school teacher in Kulgam is spending his holidays working to improve the school where he has taught for more than a decade. Muzafer Ahmad Lone, who teaches at Government Primary School Ganaie Mohalla Pariwan, recently hired painters and spent thousands of rupees from his own pocket to repair and repaint the school building. Lone said the painting work was only one part of his efforts to support the school. Over th

Srinagar, Sep 4: The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has rescheduled the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the selection of State Haj Inspectors for Haj-2027 (1448 H) to September 13. According to a circular issued by the HCoI, the examination, earlier scheduled for September 6, will now be conducted from 11 am to 1 pm on September 13. The candidates will have to complete the login and verification process between 10:10 am and 11 am, with no login being permitted after 11 am. The HCoI has also announc

Jammu: The Directorate of School Education, Jammu (DSEJ) has directed all Government and Private Recognised Schools, coaching centres/institutes and other educational institutions to prohibit the sale, consumption and promotion of junk food and high-fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) food products on their premises. The directions were issued through a circular with the objective of safeguarding the health, nutrition and well-being of children and promoting healthy dietary practices. As per the circular

Leh, Sep 4: The Leh Apex Body (LAB) has decided to postpone the proposed KargilLeh Padyatra, which was scheduled to begin on September 10, following the announcement of a sub-committee level meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi on September 9 to discuss the pending issues concerning Ladakh. Addressing a press conference LAB Members along with Sonam Wangchuk said the decision to defer the foot march was taken in view of the scheduled talks, as the dialogue would take place

Srinagar, Sep 4: Three short documentaries from renowned filmmaker and screenwriter Bharatbalas Virtual Bharat series have been selected for screening at the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026, scheduled to be held from September 7 to 10 across Srinagar, Jammu and Gulmarg. Naqsh-e-Daur: The Story of Ghulam Nabi Dar and Taleem have been selected for the J&K Select Competition Section, while Kunemechi: A Home Carved in Ancestry will be screened in the Non-Competition Secti

Ganderbal, Sep 4: Janmashtami celebrations in Nunnar area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district turned into a vibrant display of faith, brotherhood and communal harmony, as members of Hindu and Muslim communities came together for a traditional Krishna Janki procession. The procession was taken out from the Videshwar Temple and culminated at the Devraj Bhirav Temple, with devotees, local residents and children participating in the celebrations marking the birth of Lord Krishna. Residents said t

The incident involving IndiGo flight 6E 225 at Srinagar Airport on Friday morning, though thankfully not resulting in any injuries, is a reminder that aviation safety cannot be taken for granted. The aircraft reportedly came into contact with a VDGS pole while being positioned at Bay No. 06, a momentary lapse that, in another context, could have turned into a far more serious situation. The fact that all passengers and crew remained safe is reassuring, but reassurance alone is not enough. What m

Jammu and Kashmirs declaration as a Fully Literate Union Territory is a moment of genuine pride, not merely for the education department, but for the people of the region as a whole. A literacy rate of 98.43 percent under the ULLAS-NBSK programme is no small feat. It reflects years of persistent effort, institutional commitment, and, most importantly, the quiet dedication of teachers, volunteers, officers and learners who helped carry education to communities across the Union Territory. Educatio

For more than many millennia, the world over has been shaped up by the architects of the societies, a.k.a the teachers. And none are more evocative in the Indian context when one visualises the likes of Dronachayra and Sage Vishwamitra or even Vashistha; the epitomes of teachers so very vividly brought out in our mythological treatises of the Mahabharata & Ramayana respectively. Year after year, on 05th September, India pauses to celebrate its teachers. There are speeches, flowers, felicitations

There are some conversations that end when the phone call ends. Others continue long after the voice at the other end has fallen silent. A conversation I had this morning with an energetic and widely respected principal of a higher secondary school in a far-flung part of South Kashmir has stayed with me. With the Teachers Day celebration, our conversation naturally turned towards the annual ritual of recognising teachers for exemplary contribution to education. Her concern was not about any part

My grandfather, Abdul Gani Parray - Abaji, spent his life as an educator, shaping young minds and serving his community. But when I think of what he has taught me, very little of that has to do with textbooks or classrooms. Around the time when most people retire and look forward to a quieter life, he endured losses and carried burdens that could very easily have broken or made him withdraw from the world. The years that should have been about rest, demanded courage, and required him to begin al

The massive public mobilisation witnessed in Srinagar during the Bharatiya Janata Partys recent protest is more than just a political demonstration. It is a powerful indication of a changing Kashmir a Kashmir where people are increasingly willing to come out, speak up and participate in the democratic process. For years, a political narrative was deliberately created that saffron could never find acceptance in Kashmir. The BJP was portrayed as untouchable in the Valley. But the recent public res

Pakistan appears to be entering one of the most politically consequential months in recent times. President Asif Ali Zardaris extended stay abroad, growing speculation about his political relationship with the countrys powerful establishment, Nawaz Sharifs apparent recalibration, the Pakistan Peoples Partys resistance to any division of Sindh, and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insafs preparations for a major protest movement have together created an atmosphere of uncertainty. September could prove to be a

Srinagar, Sep 04: Jammu and Kashmir has achieved the status of a Fully Literate Union Territory, with Education Minister Sakeena Itoo announcing a literacy rate of 98.43 percent under the ULLAS, NBSK programme. Itoo described the achievement as a historic milestone and credited teachers, officers, volunteers and learners for their efforts in taking education to communities across J&K. With deep honour, I declare that Jammu & Kashmir has achieved the noble distinction of becoming a Fully Literate

Srinagar, Sep 04: A special Majlis-e-Rahmatan lil Aalameen was held at the historic Central Jama Masjid Srinagar on Friday under the auspices of Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid in connection with the blessed month of Rabi-ul-Awwal. The gathering was attended by prominent Ulema, Islamic scholars, Naat Khwans and a large number of devotees. Eminent Islamic scholars Mufti Nazir Ahmad Qasmi and Maulana Showkat Hussain Keng addressed the gathering and shed light on various aspects of the Seerah of Prophet

Kathmandu , September 4 : The death toll in the devastating flash floods that hit Nepal last month has mounted to 1,287 as of Friday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Authority (NDRRMA). The casualty breakdown shows the highest number of recovered bodies in Chitwan (359), followed by Nawalparasi East (219), Nawalparasi West (212), Nuwakot (184), Rasuwa (140), Gorkha (72), Dhading (63), and Tanahun (38). So far, 96 bodies have been handed over to families. NDRRMA not