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Srinagar, Oct 16: The Department of Labour and Employment, Jammu and Kashmir, has issued a clarification regarding selectively edited video clips circulating on social media, originating from a review meeting chaired by the Secretary, Labour and Employment Department, on October 14, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The Department clarified that the extensive review meeting focused on assessing departmental performance across all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir. It further stated that the complet

Shopian, Oct 15: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu and Kashmir in collaboration with Chief Education Officer (CEO) Shopian organised a Vigilance Awareness Programme at the Meeting Hall of the CEO Office, Mini-Secretariat, Arhama, Shopian. The programme was conducted with the objective of promoting integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in public service. The event witnessed participation from key administrative and police dignitaries, including, Senior Superintendent of

Ganderbal, Oct 15: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shreya Singhal, on Thursday visited the Manigam Transit Camp along with concerned officers to review the existing infrastructure and assess the requirements for further improvements ahead of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2027. During the visit, the DC took stock of the facilities available at the transit camp and reviewed the scope for strengthening the existing infrastructure to ensure better facilities, improved amenities and a comfortable stay

Shopian, Oct 15: District Development Commissioner Shopian, Charandeep Singh on Thursday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Jal Shakti DepartmentsPHE, Irrigation and Flood Controlto assess the progress of ongoing works and service delivery in the district. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner took a detailed review of ongoing works and directed the concerned officers to expedite their completion before the onset of winter. He particularly stressed the completion of balance wo

Ganderbal, Oct 14: The three-day online international conference titled From Words to Worlds: English Language and Literatures - Reimagining Margins, Ecologies and Digital Futures, organized by the Department of English, School of Languages, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), concluded on Wednesday. The conference brought together Vice-Chancellors, international scholars, faculty members, and research delegates to examine the intersections of literary studies, indigenous language preser

Awantipora, Oct 15: The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised the national-level Film Festival 2026 on Thursday. The festival brought together aspiring filmmakers and students from diverse educational institutions to celebrate cinema and creative storytelling. As many as 27 short films and documentaries were screened on the occasion, of which 22 were shortlisted for the competition among school, college and univers

Srinagar, Oct 14: The Directorate of AYUSH, Jammu & Kashmir, organised a Mega Free AYUSH Health Camp at Miskeen Bagh, Srinagar on Thursday under the directions of Director AYUSH J&K, Dr. Ajay Kumar Tikoo, and the guidance of District AYUSH Officer, Srinagar, Dr. Mohd Sultan Paray. The camp witnessed an encouraging response from the public, with 630 beneficiaries availing various healthcare services, reflecting the growing awareness and acceptance of AYUSH systems of medicine and their role in p

Srinagar, Oct, 15: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Thursday organised a cyber security awareness session for mathematics students, research scholars and teaching and non-teaching staff, focusing on safe digital practices and prevention of cyber fraud. The session, conducted by Dr Atendra Kumar, (Assistant Prof. Mathematics) covered key aspects of cyber hygiene, phishing attacks, password security, social engineering, data protection and responsible use of digital platform

Srinagar, Oct 15: Indias mountain landscapes are emerging as a promising arena for international downhill mountain biking, with the Zabarvan Legends Series returning for its second season with races across Sikkim, Ladakh and Pune, aiming to put the country on the global adventure sports map. Organised by Zabarvan Xtreme, the international championship seeks to bridge the gap between Indias growing mountain biking community and the professional infrastructure, sponsorship and competitive opportu

Srinagar, Oct 15: At least 20 Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh residents among 500 pilgrims have been selected by the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) under the Mehram quota for Haj-2027. The pilgrims have been selected through a Digital Random Selection (DRS) process conducted on October 14. According to a circular issued by the Haj Committee of India, a total of 1,044 applications were received against 500 seats, of which 1,008 were found eligible. As the number of eligible applications exceeded the av

Srinagar, Oct 15: In a major offensive against drug trafficking and its financial networks, Srinagar Police have frozen and attached multiple residential properties and a vehicle valued at over Rs 13.43 crore under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The coordinated action was carried out by Police Stations Khanyar, Pantha Chowk, Shalteng, Safakadal, Soura and Ahmadnagar, covering different Sub-Divisions of Srinagar Police. The properties were ident

Ganderbal, Oct 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the overall development scenario in Ganderbal district, inaugurated five completed development projects worth Rs 16.72 crore and laid foundation stones for two new projects worth Rs 41.54 crore, taking the total value of the projects to Rs 58.26 crore. The projects include improved road connectivity, a new school building, a bridge over the River Jhelum and a multi-purpose auction platform at the Fruit and Vegetable Mandi, Zazu

Ganderbal, Oct 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the government is working to establish Sonamarg as a year-round tourist destination, with a special focus on adventure sports, winter tourism and the development of new tourist spots. He expressed concern over repeated incidents of people losing their lives in the Power Development Corporation (PDC) canal, saying the government would take up the matter with the corporation to explore the possibility of fencing both sides of the can

Srinagar, Oct 15: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday cautioned Pakistan against any future terrorist attack on India, asserting that the countrys commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness and warned that any terror act originating from across the border would invite a stronger response. Addressing a Defence Conclave in New Delhi, Singh said Operation Sindoor, the Balakot airstrikes and the surgical strikes reflected a decisive shift in Indias approach to terrorism, moving b

Srinagar, October 15: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir Police on the successful completion of _Jashn-e-Dal-2026_, highlighting the role of sports in youth empowerment and the creation of a healthy, drug-free society. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated Jammu and Kashmir Police for successfully organising the event and urged young athletes and citizens to contribute towards building a healthy and drug-free society. Sports