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Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accident in Karnah area of Kupwara district, in which five people lost their lives and several others were injured. In a post on X, Mirwaiz described the incident as deeply saddening and expressed condolences to the bereaved families. He also highlighted the growing frequency of road accidents across Jammu and Kashmir, calling for urgent attention to road safety, infrastructure and preventive measures. May Almighty Alla

Srinagar, September 28 : A delegation of leading members of the Kashmir Film Industry today called on the Honble former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir and President, J&K Peoples Democratic Party, Mehbooba Mufti , at the party headquarters in Srinagar. The delegation was led by Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan, Founder & Director, Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF). The members included Zameer Ashai, G. M. Wani, Hussein Khan, Hassan Javaid, Aarif Zeeshan and others. The delegation apprised the former

Srinagar, Sept 28 : The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution calling upon the Government of India for the immediate and urgent restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The resolution, as per the details available with the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), was moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday. The resolution states that the House calls upon the Government of India for the immediate and urgent restoration of full statehood to Jammu an

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep grief over the tragic road accident at Semari in Karnah-Tangdhar area of Kupwara district, in which five persons lost their lives and several others were injured. Expressing his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the Chief Minister prayed for peace to the departed souls and strength to the families to bear the irreparable loss. The Chief Minister directed the district administration and medical authorities to ex

Srinagar, Sep 28 : Peoples Conference president and MLA Sajad Lone on Monday said that the commitments made in 1947 should remain the reference point for any discussion on Jammu and Kashmirs political status and its relationship with India. Speaking in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, as per news agencyKashmir News Observer(KNO), Lone said he had full respect for the Prime Minister and the Supreme Court, but asserted that Jammu and Kashmirs presence within India was rooted in the comm

Srinagar, September 28: MLA Budgam,Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi, while supporting the Resolution presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah earlier is set to move an amendment to the Resolution before the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, seeking to explicitly place on record the Houses anguish and disapproval over the measures initiated on and after 5 August 2019. The amendment proposes that, after the words 6th November, 2024, the following words be inserted in the Resolution: While expressing i

Doda, Sep 27: The District Youth Services & Sports Department Doda on Sunday organised Inter-District UT-Level Boys & Girls (all age group) Rifle Shooting Competition (Open Sight) here at the Shooting Range, providing a prestigious platform to young shooters from different districts of Jammu & Kashmir to showcase precision, concentration, discipline and sporting talent. The UT-level competition was organised as per the Activity Calendar issued by the Directorate of Youth Services & Sports, J&K.

Kathua, Sep 27: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Public Works (R&B) Department, Anil Kumar Singh, on Sunday visited the border villages of Bobiya and Gajnal in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district under the Vibrant Village Programme Phase-II (VVP-2). Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma, Additional Deputy Commissioner Mahima Madan, Sub Divisional Magistrate Hiranagar Phulail Singh, Chief Engineers of PWD, Executive Engineers of PMGSY and R&B, Nodal Officers of the respective villages and other off

Budgam, Sep 27: A group of 30 progressive farmers from District Budgam was flagged off on Sunday by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Budgam, Viek Agarwal, for an inter-State exposure visit to Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, Punjab. The exposure visit, commencing from September 27, 2026, is being organised under HADP P-14 with the objective of providing farmers practical exposure to the latest technologies, innovations and modern scientific practices in floricu

Kupwara, Sep 27: The three-week-long Keran Mela 2026 concluded successfully today, coinciding with World Tourism Day, at the frontier village of Keran in north Kashmir's Kupwara district, bringing to a close a series of sporting, cultural and public outreach activities aimed at showcasing the region's natural beauty, cultural heritage and unique border identity. Jointly organised by the District Administration Kupwara in collaboration with the Indian Army and the Tourism Department, the mela wi

Mansbal, Sep 27: On the eve of World Tourism Day, Wullar-Manasbal Development Authority (WMDA) on Sunday conducted an awareness drive around various villages of Manasbal Lake. During the drive, officials, workers and volunteers of WMDA, representatives of civil society groups and students went round the catchment areas of Manasbal lake with the message of protecting it from pollution and solid waste dumping. The participants appealed the people living in these areas to cooperate with the field

Srinagar, Sep 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has accorded Administrative Approval for construction of a Multi-Level Car Parking facility at Jewel Chowk, Jammu, at an estimated cost of 29.88 crore. The project is aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving urban mobility and strengthening parking infrastructure in one of Jammu citys key commercial areas. The proposed facility will provide modern and convenient parking infrastructure, helping address

Srinagar, Sep 27: MY Bharat J&K under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, organised a Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Awareness Weeks Awareness Campaign, with the theme My Health, My Pride, at SP Higher Secondary School, Kothibagh, Srinagar. Dr. Bharat Bhushan Lal, MLA Kathua, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, he stressed the need for sustained efforts to prevent drug abuse among young people and encouraged students to make healthy and p

Srinagar, Sep 27: Nearly 21 years after he became a household name through the singing reality show Fame Gurukul, Srinagar-born singer Qazi Touqeer is once again at the centre of Indias reality television conversation - this time inside the Bigg Boss 20 house. For Kashmiris who remember the early 2000s reality-TV boom, Qazis entry into Bigg Boss is more than another celebrity appearance. It is a return of a familiar face who once carried the aspirations of a generation of young Kashmiri singers

Srinagar, Sep 27: Jobs, job security, housing, drinking water, connectivity and urban planning emerged as the defining public-interest themes of Private Members Business in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, with seven resolutions placing specific demands before the government. The resolutionsmoved by legislators cutting across the National Conference (NC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congressrange from a uniform policy for regularising daily-rated and similarly placed workers to m

Srinagar, Sep 27: On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday extended a warm invitation to travellers from across the country and the world to visit Jammu and Kashmir and experience its timeless beauty, diverse attractions and unmatched hospitality. The Chief Minister said that from pristine mountain peaks and serene lakes to lush green valleys, Jammu and Kashmir continues to offer an unparalleled range of experiences for visitors. He highlighted J&K's potenti

The death of Arbaz Khan, a migrant steel welder from Uttar Pradesh, in a tipper collision near a brick kiln in Shalina, Srinagar, is not merely another entry in the daily crime and accident columns. It is a painful reminder of how easily an ordinary journey can turn fatal when road safety is treated as an afterthought. Arbaz Khan had come to Jammu and Kashmir to earn a livelihood. Like thousands of migrant workers, he was contributing to the UTs construction and industrial activity while living

There was a time when a wedding invitation carried a fairly simple promise: Lunch will be served at 2 PM. Today, that sentence has acquired an entirely new meaning. In Kashmir, 2 PM appears to have become a flexible conceptsometimes stretching comfortably to 5 PM or even 6 PM. By the time lunch is finally announced, guests who arrived on time have already completed several rounds of tea, conversation and patience! Every second day, we attend a marriage ceremony where the guests are politely info

Srinagar, Sep 27: More than 300 students participated in a state-level programme on substance-abuse prevention organised under the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan at Government Sri Pratap Higher Secondary School here on Sunday. The programme was organised by MY Bharat Jammu & Kashmir, under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. MLA Kathua Dr Bharat Bhushan was the chief guest. Addressing the students, Bhushan stressed sustained public participation in efforts to combat

NUH:- Sep, 27: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday attended the Samman Diwas programme at Nuh, Mewat, Haryana, organised to commemorate the 113th birth anniversary of Jannayak Chaudhary Devi Lal Ji, former Deputy Prime Minister of India. On the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister, along with Abhay Singh Chautala, paid floral tributes and homage to Chaudhary Devi Lal Ji, recalling his lifelong association with the farmers, workers and the common people. Speaking on the occasion, S

Srinagar, Sept 27: A Srinagar court has acquitted a career consultancy owner accused of cheating a family over the admission of their son to SRM University, Ghaziabad, observing that the prosecution failed to establish the charge amid contradictions in witness statements and gaps in the investigation. The judgment was passed by Varun Kumar, 3rd Additional Munsiff/JMIC Srinagar in a case arising from FIR No. 29/2014 registered at Police Station Saddar under Section 420 of the Ranbir Penal Code. T

Srinagar, Sep 27: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Sunday said the National Conference-led government should be held accountable if any demographic change takes place in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a public meeting at Natipora in Srinagars Chanapora constituency, Bukhari questioned the government over alleged land purchases by outsiders, asking who had allowed a Mumbai-based individual to purchase land for a hotel at Syedpora and a Delhi-based company to acquire 150 kanals a

Srinagar, Sep 27: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has said the National Conference made a political mistake by linking its Assembly resolution seeking restoration of statehood with references to Article 370 and Article 35A. In an interview , Azad said the demand for restoration of statehood was shared across Jammu and Kashmir and should have been pursued separately from issues related to the erstwhile constitutional arrangement. Azad was referring to the resolution moved

Srinagar, Sep 27: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FS&CA), Information Technology (IT), Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, on Sunday attended the concluding ceremony of the three-day National Convergence Platform EMERGE 2026 Connecting J&K, organised in association with the Chamber of Commerce & Industries Kashmir (CCIK). The concluding ceremony brought together a vibrant gathering of young entrepreneurs, startup founders, business representat

Srinagar, Sept 27: The month-long Keran Mela 2026 concluded on Sunday, bringing together people from across J&K for a celebration of culture, sports, tourism and community development in the frontier village along the Line of Control (LoC). The closing day offered a vibrant glimpse of life in Keran, with children taking part in activities, young people competing in sports and families enjoying cultural performances. The event also highlighted the regions natural beauty and growing potential as a

Handwara, Sep 27: A Selection Grade Fireman of the Jammu and Kashmir Fire & Emergency Services died after sustaining critical injuries in an accidental fall from the third floor of the departments station building at Sogam, officials said. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Amin Khan, SGFM No. 1474, posted at F&ES Station Sogam. Officials said Khan accidentally fell from the third floor and was immediately shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara for treatment. However, he succu

Srinagar, Sep 27: Three residential houses and a marriage hall were damaged in two separate fire incidents in Srinagar, officials said on Sunday. A fire broke out in a three-storeyed residential house at Gadood Bagh, Kral Khud, and quickly spread to adjoining structures. Fire and Emergency Services teams from Babdemb and F&ES Headquarters rushed to the spot and, with the assistance of police and local residents, brought the blaze under control. In another incident, a fire broke out in the attic

Ganderbal, Sep 27: A team of veterinary doctors conducted a door-to-door survey in Tulmulla village of Ganderbal district following reports of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) among cattle. The veterinary team visited affected livestock and examined animals showing symptoms of the viral disease. Blood samples were also collected from suspected animals for confirmation, officials said. Dr Hilal Ahmad, Veterinary Anesthesiologist at ICD Tulmulla, said residents had approached authorities after noticing ca

Srinagar, Sept 27: The Higher Education Department of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has said that adequate platforms and structured opportunities are available for students across the Union Territory through government degree colleges, universities and centrally supported schemes. In a written reply to a question regarding internships, fellowships, apprenticeships and other educational opportunities, the department said students are being provided access to internships, scholarships, fello

Srinagar, Sep 27:- Director Tourism Kashmir Syed Qamar Sajad on International Tourism Day urged tourism stakeholders to avoid overcharging and exploiting visitors, warning that poor treatment could discourage tourists from returning to Kashmir or recommending the destination to others. Speaking at an event marking World Tourism Day, Sajad stressed the need to improve hospitality and upgrade services across the tourism sector. He said tourists prioritise the comfort and safety of their families w

Srinagar, Sep, 27: Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi welcomed the Railway Ministrys decision to withdraw, for the time being, the proposed Baramulla-Uri railway project, saying it has brought relief to people concerned about the proposed alignment. In a statement, Nabi said Engineer Rashid had consistently maintained that AIP was not opposed to development or improved rail connectivity to Uri, but that development projects must be planned and executed in consultation with

Srinagar, Sept 27: The proposed 40-km Baramulla-Uri railway line, which was planned to extend rail connectivity from Baramulla towards Uri, the last major town close to the Line of Control (LoC), has been withdrawn from consideration, with concerns over the fragile terrain, possible displacement and environmental impact emerging around the project. The Railway Board has informed the General Manager, Northern Railway, that the Baramulla-Uri new line, along with the proposed Qazigund-Srinagar-Budg

There are moments in the history of a civilization when an individual becomes larger than his own age. Acharya Abhinavagupta was one such figure. More than a millennium ago, in Kashmir, he created an intellectual synthesis of extraordinary depth, bringing together philosophy, spirituality, aesthetics, poetry, theatre, Tantra and the study of human experience. Abhinavaguptas intellectual range also appears in his engagement with competing traditions. He argued with Buddhist, Nyaya, Mimasa, Vedant

Handwara, Sep 27 : A Selection Grade Fireman (SGFM) of the Jammu and Kashmir Fire & Emergency Services lost his life after sustaining critical injuries in an accidental fall from the third floor of the Fire & Emergency Services Station building at Sogam. The deceased has been identified as SGFM No. 1474 Mohammad Amin Khan, who was posted at F&ES Station Sogam. Officials while speaking to Rising Kashmir said that Khan accidentally fell from the third floor of the station building and was immediat

Srinagar, Sep 27 : A migrant worker was killed after a tipper truck collided with a scooty near a brick kiln in the Shalina area of Srinagar on Sunday evening, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the migrant worker was killed after he was hit by the tipper near a brick kiln in Shalina. He said the deceased was later identified as Arbaz Khan, a migrant steel welder and a resident of Uttar Pradesh. The official said cognizance of the incident has been t

BUDGAM, SEPTEMBER 27: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone Sujit Kumar, IPS, on Sunday reviewed the security and crime situation in Budgam district during a high-level meeting at the District Police Headquarters. The meeting was attended by DIG Central Kashmir Range Rajiv Omparkash Pande, IPS, SSP Budgam Hariprasad K K, IPS, and other senior police officers. During the meeting, the IGP took stock of the overall security scenario, crime prevention measures, investigation of cases and se