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Srinagar, September 26: Zonal Police Headquarters Kashmir organized one day conference to activate and sensitise field officers regarding Beat Level Policing at PCR Kashmir. The conference was held under the chairmanship of IGP Kashmir Sujit Kumar-IPS, and was attended by all Range DIsG of Kashmir Zone, all district SSsP of Kashmir Zone, SSP PCR Kashmir, and other field officers of Kashmir Zone. The conference commenced with the inaugural address by IGP Kashmir Sujit Kumar-IPS, who emphasized th

Srinagar, September 26: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Airforce line will be observed due to which power supply to Peerbagh, Cooperative Colony, Jeelanabad, Hyderpora, Nadru, PHQ, Airport, Sheikhpora, Friends Colony, Humhama Heights, Tawheed Bagh and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 30 September 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Delina line will be observed due to which power supply to Amargarh, Seer, Krankshivan Colony, Old To

Peshawar , September 26 : Highlighting the worsening security breakdown and lawless conditions across the country, at least 11 people lost their lives and 20 others sustained injuries after a powerful bomb blast targeted a police checkpost in Aman Mela near Dera Ismail Khans Darazinda, as detailed by the Pakistani daily Dawn. The violent incident unfolded at the Aman Mela checkpost situated near Mughal Kot and Darazinda along the DI Khan-Quetta Road, close to the volatile border separating Khybe

Srinagar , September 26 : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday appealed to people to participate in a protest scheduled to be held at Delhis Jantar Mantar on September 29, calling for raising voices to protect the countrys democratic and secular values. In a post on X, Mufti wrote, An appeal to every Indian who cherishes the democratic and secular values that bind our diverse nation together. Let us come together and raise our voices for the India we believe in. Join u

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 26: With Jammu and Kashmir making significant headway in modernising waste management and strengthening civic infrastructure under SBM-U and AMRUT 2.0, the Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a meeting to review the progress of these flagship Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) aimed at transforming the Union Territorys towns and cities into cleaner, greener and more sustainable urban centres. The meeting was attended by the Commissioner Secretary, Housing & Urban Development D

The death of Ishu Sharma in a bus-scooty collision at MH Chowk, Udhampur, is not merely another entry in the daily record of road accidents. It is a human tragedy that once again exposes the vulnerability of two-wheeler riders on busy roads and the urgent need for stronger traffic regulation across Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials, Sharma was riding a scooty when a bus struck her on Friday. She suffered critical injuries and was rushed to Government Medical College, Udhampur, where doct

Srinagar, Sep 25 : BJP MLA Randhawa was marshalled out of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday amid an uproar by BJP members over the statehood resolution moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, following which the House was adjourned till Monday. As per the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), the House resumed proceedings following a 30-minute adjournment, with BJP members raising slogans in protest against the resolution and references to the autonomy resolution. Amid the up

New York , September 25 : Delegates from several countries walked out of the United Nations General Assembly hall on Thursday (local time) as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his address at the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA). Addressing the delegates who remained in the hall, Netanyahu took a jibe at those who had left and said, Before I begin, just a quick announcement: if there are any other moral cowards who havent yet left this hall, please do so now. Thank you very much. Fur

Srinagar, Sep 25 : Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Friday said the BJP is ready to debate the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, but would not allow a debate on Article 370 or the 2000 autonomy resolution. Addressing reporters, Sharma, as per the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), said the resolution moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is controversial and questioned the inclusion of the 2000 autonomy resolution in the fresh resolution seeking restoration of statehoo

Srinagar, Sep 25 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that demanding restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir was not an anti-national act. Speaking to reporters after the Assembly witnessed disruption over the statehood resolution, the Chief Minister, as per the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), dared the BJP to point out any anti-national word in the resolution. Show me a single anti-national word used in the resolution, Omar said. He said the resolution seeking restoration

Srinagar, Sep 25 : The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was adjourned for half an hour on Friday amid an uproar by BJP members over the reference to the 2000 autonomy resolution in a resolution moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. BJP members, as per the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), stormed into the Well of the House and raised slogans, including Jahan hua balidan Mukherjee, woh Kashmir hamara hai and Jo Kashmir hamara hai, woh saara ka saara hai. The commotion erupted during

Srinagar, Sept 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday moved a resolution in the Legislative Assembly seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs full statehood. After Question Hour, as per news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), the Chief Minister moved a resolution, urging the Government of India for the immediate restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. In addition to the resolutions passed by this House on 26 June 2000 and 6 November 2024, the House calls upon the Government

Srinagar, Sep 25: National Conference MLA Altaf Kaloo on Friday objected to a video shared across social media platforms in which he is purportedly shown taking out some chewable. Kaloo, as per the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), alleged that the videos claim that he was consuming tobacco product also known as Nevla in the assembly. The video shows him doing so while interacting with a party colleague Abdul Majid Larmi. Kaloo clarified that he was chewing Happydent, a commercial brand of

Srinagar, Sep 25 : The Congress on Friday staged a brief protest in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. As soon as proceedings of the House began, Congress lawmakers carrying banners that read Gyanesh Kumar resign, protect the vote, protect democracy raised slogans demanding the CECs resignation. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, as per the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), questioned legislators Nizamuddin Bhat, Irfa

Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government said it is promoting sports to engage youth constructively and raise awareness about drug abuse, with financial assistance, coaching programmes, and sports activities being organised across the Union Territory. In a written reply to a question tabled by senior Congress leader and MLA Tariq Hamid Karra in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the Youth Services and Sports Department said it is organising competitions, training camps and aw

Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday said that the Ladli Beti Scheme is currently being implemented in eight districts of the Union Territory. The information was provided by the government in response to an unstarred question tabled by MLA Baldev Raj Sharma. The reply said the scheme is being implemented in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Pulwama, Budgam, Anantnag, Srinagar and Kishtwar districts. The government was also asked to clarify the reasons for extending the scheme to

Ganderbal, Sep 24: Dialysis and endoscopy services are set to start soon at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Kangan as the Health Department has initiated the process for operationalising the facilities official sources said. According to sources in the Health Department, the necessary procedures and arrangements for starting the two services are underway, and the facilities are expected to become functional soon. The introduction of dialysis services at the SDH will provide relief to patients suff

Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has said AI Labs, AI Learning Centres and Centres of Excellence are proposed at suitable institutions across the UT in a phased and need-based manner, subject to the availability of infrastructure, technical expertise and funds. The government stated this in a written reply to a question tabled by MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. The Information Technology Department said it has initiated the process to e

Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu and Kashmir government has said that beneficiaries for ration card coverage are being identified on the basis of criteria laid down under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) rules, with revised targets to be communicated by the Government of India. The government response came in reply to a question raised by MLA Surjit Singh Salathia in Legislative Assembly regarding identification of BPL households and bifurcation of existing ration cards in Jammu and Kashmir. A

Srinagar, Sep 24: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Thursday directed Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to intensify efforts and accelerate progress towards achieving the targets set for Agristack and apprentice registrations under NAPS The directions were issued during a meeting convened to review the district-wise progress under these initiatives. The meeting was attended by the Director, Skill Development; Deputy Commissioners; Additional Secretary, Revenue; Assistant Commissioner C

Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has set the budget preparation process for the financial year 2027-28 in motion, directing all Administrative Departments, Heads of Departments (HoDs), Budget Controlling Officers and Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) to begin the exercise with immediate effect. In an order issued on Thursday, the Finance Department said the departments would have to complete the scrutiny and compilation of their budget estimates and forward the pro

Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday rejected a Private Members Bill seeking compulsory admission of children of public representatives and government employees to government schools. The Bill was moved by Langate MLA Sheikh Khursheed, who argued that enrolling children of Ministers, legislators and government servants in public schools would help improve the education system. The government opposed the proposal, saying compulsory admission was not a practical

Srinagar, Sep 24:Government officers retaining multiple official vehicles came under sharp scrutiny in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday, with Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather questioning whether the practice amounts to duplication of public resources. He asked the government to furnish details of officers allotted more than one vehicle. The issue came up during a discussion on official vehicle allotments after Transport Minister Satish Sharma described the existing practice as a

Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to exempt teachers appointed before January 1, 2019, from appearing in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). The resolution, moved by Education Minister Sakeena Itoo, received support from both treasury and opposition benches. It seeks amendments to Section 23 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, to provide relief to teachers appointed

Srinagar, Sep 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the Housing and Urban Development portfolio, on Thursday introduced a Bill in the ongoing Autumn Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Act, 2000. The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 10 of 2026) has already been published in an extraordinary issue of the Official Gazette.

Srinagar, Sep 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a meeting here at Civil Secretariat to review the draft Jammu & Kashmir Industrial Policy (202635). Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the CM Dheeraj Gupta, ACS Finance Shailendra Kumar, Commissioner Secretary Industries & Commerce Viramjit Singh, MD & CEO J&K Bank Amitava Chatterjee and senior officers of the Industr

Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu & Kashmir government on Thursday announced the approval of a scheme to provide six free LPG cylinder refills every year to families covered under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), triggering a fresh political confrontation in the Legislative Assembly, with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) terming it a betrayal. Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Satish Sharma informed the House about the approval of the scheme aimed at providing cooking f

Srinagar, Sept 24: MLA Uri Dr Sajjad Shafi on Thursday raised the demand for extending Pahari ST2 status to the entire sub-division Uri in J&K Assembly, particularly highlighting the concerns of people living in border areas. Addressing the speaker in the Pahari language, Shafi urged the government to consider extending the benefits associated with Pahari ST2 status to the entire sub-division. The MLA said that people residing in several border areas of Uri were still unable to avail themselves

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has acknowledged persistent waterlogging affecting agricultural land in several low-lying areas of Chadoora Constituency, including Rakh-i-Shalina, Sahlina/Sabina, Taingan, Sumbrugh, Pohru, Khennama and adjoining areas. In a written reply to a question raised by MLA Ali Mohammad Dar, Minister-in-Charge, Jal Shakti Department, said the affected areas fall under Namballow-lying and waterlogged terrainwhich is particularly vulnerable to the accumulation of

Srinagar, Sept 24: The Special Mobile Magistrate/PT&E Srinagar has directed the SHO Police Station Panthachowk to register an FIR and conduct a fair and expeditious investigation into allegations of wrongful restraint, criminal intimidation, threats and suspected irregularities in revenue records in connection with a long-standing land dispute at Khunmoh. The order was passed by Special Mobile Magistrate/PT&E Massarat Jabeen on an application filed by Mir Zaffar Hussain, who sought registration

Srinagar:Standing crops spread over 49 kanals were damaged in several villages of Zone Khag following heavy rains and flash floods on July 20 and 21, 2026, the Agriculture Production Department has informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. The response was issued by the Agriculture Production Department to a starred question raised by Khansahib MLA Saif-ud-Din Bhat regarding crop damages in the constituency. According to the government, field functionaries of Zone Khag conducted a d

Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has clarified that funds released under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA) during 2025-26 were withdrawn and subsequently re-authorised due to the inactivation of the original mother sanction on the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) portal. The clarification was issued in response to an Un-Starred Question raised by Mian Mehar Ali, MLA Kangan, regarding the withdrawal and re-allocation of funds meant for development

Srinagar, Sep 24: There are approximately 5,753 dental surgeons who are registered as unemployed in Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir Government informed LegislativeAssembly on Thursday. The figures were provided by the Minister In charge Health and Medical Education Department in response to a starred question tabled by MLA Shamim Firdous. As per the available records, approximately 5,753 Dental Surgeons are registered as unemployed in J&K. However, the statement that no

Srinagar: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday said every bill and resolution brought before the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly carries its own importance, irrespective of whether it is passed or not. Speaking to reporters, Choudhary said the legislative process should ultimately serve the interests of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Whether a bill is passed or not, both are important for the government. If a bill has been passed, it is important for us, and if a bill ha

Srinagar, Sep 24: A court has dismissed a petition seeking anticipatory bail filed by Abrar Qureshi and Laila Qureshi in connection with an FIR registered at Police Station Nishat, observing that custodial interrogation was required for a fair and effective investigation. The petitioners had sought protection from arrest in FIR No. 84/2026, registered under Sections 74, 324(2), 305, 331(4), 351(1), 221 and 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The petitioners claimed that the case was fal

Srinagar, Sept 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has said that the Union Territory received a total of Rs 5,537.32 crore in water usage charges and monetised value of free power and Local Area Development Fund (LADF) from NHPC-operated hydropower projects during the last five financial years. The figures were disclosed in response to an unstarred Assembly question tabled by MLA Kupwara Mir Mohammad Fayaz regarding power infrastructure projects and the revenue accruing to J&K from NHPC project

Srinagar, Sept 24:Around 35 lakh people from 7.5 lakh families are directly or indirectly linked to J&Ks horticulture sector, which contributes about 10% to the UTs GDP and generates an estimated 12,000 crore annually, the government told the Legislative Assembly. The Agriculture Production Department called horticulture one of the main pillars of J&Ks economy, especially in Kashmir Division. One hectare of orchard area generates approximately 400 man-days of employment annually, the department

A road is more than a strip of asphalt connecting two places. It is a shared public space where every decision made by a driver can affect countless lives. Yet, on Kashmirs roads, responsible driving is too often treated as a matter of personal choice rather than a civic duty. Overspeeding, reckless overtaking, driving against traffic and using mobile phones behind the wheel have become familiar sights, carrying consequences that are often irreversible. Road accidents do not merely damage vehicl

I visited Tangdhar and Teethwal in 2018. Crossing Sadhna Pass and reliving the memories associated with the Bollywood actress who had interacted with troops in this area after the 1965 war to boost the morale of the soldiers was an experience in itself. Sadhna Pass was formerly called Nastachun, a Kashmiri term associated with the severe cold affecting the nose. The Indian Army has a post here from where one can have a panoramic view of Tangdhar, as well as the triangular-shaped landscape called