Kashmir Reader

Srinagar: Kashmir Reader Editor-in-Chief Haji Hayat Mohammad Bhat has expressed deepest condolences on the demise of Qazi Rafiq, elder brother of Qazi Ishtiaq, owner of INS news agency, who passed away on October 30, 2026, Friday. A condolence meeting was held at the Kashmir Reader office, where the entire staff offered Fateha prayers for the []

Curbing corruption collective responsibility SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmir (KU) organised an event at its Main Campus to observe Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 themed Probity for Prosperity with a focus on promoting integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical practices in public administration. The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of honesty and responsibility in []

SRINAGAR: Director Colleges, Professor (Dr.) Twinkle Suri, accompanied by Professor (Dr.) Seema Naz, Nodal Principal, Kashmir Division Colleges, visited three colleges in Srinagar to review the facilities available and assess their overall functioning. Professor (Dr.) Suri began her visit at Government College of Education (IASE), M.A. Road, Srinagar. She subsequently visited Sri Pratap College (SP []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against two persons for allegedly duping job seekers of over Rs 15 lakh on the pretext of providing overseas employment, officials said. In a statement, a spokesperson said the EOW Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in case FIR No. 32/2026 []

SRINAGAR: With a focus on boosting domestic oilseed production and advancing edible oil self-sufficiency, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Srinagar, SKUAST-Kashmir, is promoting improved mustard varieties through Cluster Frontline Demonstrations (CFLDs) under the National Mission on Edible OilsOilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) and the National Food Security Mission (NFSM)-Oilseeds. Since the launch of NMEO-Oilseeds on October 3, 2024, KVK []

BARAMULLA: In a significant initiative to promote civic responsibility, ethical values and public awareness, J&K Police in Baramulla organised a debate competition at Government Degree College (GDC), Kreei. The competition revolved around the themes Role of Police in Nation-Building and Corruption. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members, civil society representatives and students, providing []

SRINAGAR: Secretary, Social Welfare, Dr. Sagar D. Doifode on Friday chaired an exclusive review meeting regarding functioning of the Social Welfare Department, Kashmir Division, at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. The meeting was attended by the Director, Social Welfare Kashmir; Director, Planning, Social Welfare Department; Director, Finance, Social Welfare Department; Deputy Director, Directorate of Social Welfare []

Srinagar: Night temperatures continued to remain low across Kashmir, with Srinagar recording a minimum of 3 degrees Celsius, while Shopian was the coldest place in the Valley at 0.5 degrees Celsius, according to the Meteorological Department. The data accessed shows that the summer capital recorded a minimum temperature of 3 degrees Celsius against the normal []

NEW DELHI: ( Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, saying he dedicated his life to the creation of a strong, prosperous, and capable India. The prime minister also said that Patels sacrifice and devotion in the service of India serve as a great source of []

Directs sustained crackdown on terror modules Srinagar, Oct 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday chaired a high-level meeting with Deputy Commissioners, SSPs and senior officials to review the security scenario in Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; Chief Secretary Designate, Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav; DGP, Nalin Prabhat; Additional Chief []

Dissenting legislators demand parliamentary board for future inductions Srinagar, Oct 30: The growing discontent within the ruling National Conference (NC) over Tuesdays cabinet expansion-cum-reshuffle came to the fore on Friday as 18 legislators, including 17 NC MLAs and one Independent member supporting the government, held a marathon meeting here to deliberate on their future course []

Calls for responsive, tech-driven approach for making communication more effective, people-centric Srinagar, Oct 30: Director Information, Mamta Yadav on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the functioning of District Information Centres (DICs) across Kashmir Division, with a focus on strengthening district-level information dissemination, improving media coordination and ensuring effective coverage of government activities []

Srinagar, Oct 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid tributes to Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on the eve of his birth anniversary. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said, On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, which commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, I extend my warm greetings to []

Srinagar, Oct 30: Police on Friday said they have dismantled an alleged terror-financing network in Shopian after tracing suspicious online transactions through multiple payment platforms. The investigation revealed money trails across several layers and allegedly uncovered links between those involved and terrorists or associates held in different jails, police said in a statement issued here, []

Budgam: Dr GoodDay LuxCare Studio, a homegrown textile-care venture founded by medical professional-turned-entrepreneur Dr Salma Nabi, on Friday inaugurated its sixth outlet at Agrikalan Magam in Budgam district, marking another milestone in its expansion across Kashmir. The outlet was inaugurated by noted Kashmiri writer Adfar Ghulam Nabi and Ghulam Din Khan in the presence of []

Srinagar: In a sign of growing dissent within the ruling National Conference (NC), as many as 18 MLAs met in Srinagar on Friday afternoon to deliberate on their strategy in response to the recent cabinet reshuffle. Highly placed sources said that 17 National Conference MLAs and one Independent MLA attended the meeting at the residence []

Kulgam: Police in Kulgam have arrested an absconder wanted in a murder case registered in 2006. In a handout , the police said an absconder, namely Tariq Ahmad Ganie son of Mohd Subhan Ganie resident of Hassanpora Bagh, Qaimoh, was arrested in connection with a murder case registered at Police Station Kulgam in 2006. On []

Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Thursday stressed the need for greater youth engagement and increased sporting activities to build a secure, healthy and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of Pedal Through Paradise 2026 in Srinagar, the DGP said greater participation of youth []

SRINAGAR: The party leaders, legislators and office-bearers of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference from various areas on Wednesday called upon newly inducted Minister Haji Ali Mohammad Sagar at his residence and extended congratulations and conveyed their best wishes. Sagar urged party functionaries to further strengthen the organisation at the grassroots level, improve coordination among []

Will link regional knowledge with emotional intelligence Srinagar, Oct 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of the Kashmir Chapter of the University of Jammus Centre for Regional Studies, Culture, Dialects and Emotional Intelligence. Addressing the gathering, Sinha described the centre as a distinctive initiative bringing together regional studies, culture, dialects []

Srinagar, Oct 28: The Pashmina Testing and Quality Certification Centre (PTQCC) at the Craft Development Institute (CDI), Srinagar, has recorded a sharp rise in the testing of Geographical Indication (GI) products, especially Kashmir Pashmina, Kani and Sozni embroidered shawls, during the current financial year. The surge reflects stronger institutional capacity, upgraded laboratory infrastructure and growing []

New Delhi, Oct 28: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Wednesday said differences of opinion and criticism are legitimate, but they must be expressed with fairness, restraint and respect for institutional integrity. Speaking at 2nd Monthly Lecture Series on Law, Justice and Legal Education, he said the dignity of the justice system depends on []

Leh: Indian Air Force on Sunday carried out a short-notice casualty evacuation from Leh, airlifting a critically ill civilian patient to Delhi. In a statement, IAF said that a C-130J aircraft undertook the evacuation late at night, airlifting a 30-year-old civilian patient from Leh to Palam for further medical care. The mission was carried out []