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SRINAGAR: (Oct 6) Authorities on Tuesday demolished an illegal shed allegedly constructed by relatives of Parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru on state land in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The shed, constructed on a flood basin in Sopore area, was demolished during a drive carried out by a team of the []

SRINAGAR: (Oct 6) The Jammu and Kashmir government, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Tuesday approved provision of land for installation of mobile towers in underserved areas across the Union territory, aimed at strengthening high-speed telecom connectivity in remote and border villages. Under the initiative, land has been approved for installation of BSNL mobile []

Srinagar, Oct 6: KNT: A 53-year-old woman died after being hit by an e-rickshaw in the Ishbar Nishat area on the outskirts of Srinagar, with the driver of the vehicle arrested by police. The victim, identified as Shafiqa, wife of Mushtaq Ahmad Lone and a resident of Ishbar Nishat, sustained a head injury in the []

NEW DELHI: (Oct 6) Security arrangements were heightened around the Election Commission headquarters here on Tuesday in view of the INDIA blocs planned protest over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, officials said. Security has also been stepped up at key points in New Delhi since Friday in view of protest calls []

Says adherence to organisational discipline, party constitution is guarantee to success SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Monday said that the greatest strength and success of any organisation lies in internal discipline and adherence to its constitution and rules. He said that the Naya Kashmir Manifesto, the partys agenda and []

KFTA meets NC Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, says local filmmakers neither consulted nor involved in govt-sponsored international festival SRINAGAR: A high-level delegation of the Kashmir Film & Television Association (KFTA) today called on Jenab Tanvir Sadiq Ali, Chief Spokesperson of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, and apprised him of the concerns and grievances of []

Calls for empowering women innovators, ensuring their leadership in agri technology Srinagar, Oct 05: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed the 60th Annual Convention of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), co-hosted by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Kashmir. Extending a warm welcome to distinguished guests, the Lieutenant Governor []

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police detained more than 700 people, including AAP leaders and members of various student organisations, at Jantar Mantar and in surrounding areas on Friday, during a protest against the CEC. Prohibitory orders were imposed and additional security personnel deployed to prevent any unauthorised gathering at the site, officials said. Political parties and []

Expresses concern over hijab controversy at GMC Doda SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq Thursday expressed concern over the controversy related to hijab at GMC Doda saying that preventing a woman from wearing hijab is contrary to the fundamental right to freedom of religion guaranteed by the Constitution of India. []

SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Thursday organised a campus-wide cleanliness drive under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026, with participation from the institute administration, faculty, staff, NSS and NCC volunteers, students, security personnel and sanitation staff. The programme was attended by Director NIT Srinagar Prof. Anurag Misra, Registrar Prof. Atikur Rehman, Dean Academic []

Jammu: Lieutenant General Mohit Seth, SM, VSM on Thursday took over the command of White Knight Corps from Lieutenant General P K Mishra, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM. On assuming command, the new Corps Commander exhorted all ranks to uphold the highest standards of operational readiness, professional excellence and team spirit, while continuing to foster peace, []

Srinagar: Growing participation of children and youth in sports and other constructive activities is helping Jammu and Kashmir move towards peace and prosperity while foiling the nefarious designs of the neighbouring country, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat said on Thursday. Addressing the flag-in ceremony of the Run for Unity marathon organised by J&K Police []

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Thursday adopted a resolution seeking amendments to the Right to Education Act to exempt teachers appointed before October 31, 2019, from appearing in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). Education Minister, Sakina Itoo moved the resolution that urges the Union Government to make necessary statutory amendment to Section 23 of []

Sagar asks administration to ensure adequate arrangements for devotees SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Wednesday extended warm greetings to Muslims on the auspicious occasion of the Urs-e-Mubarak of Hazrat Ghaus-ul-Azam Dastgeer, Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA). Dr Farooq Abdullah said that people across the world hold deep reverence, []

SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, along with several senior party colleagues on Wednesday paid obeisance at the revered shrine of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani (Dastgeer Sahib) at Khanyar, Srinagar. The annual Urs of the revered saint is currently being observed at the shrine, where a special Shab is also scheduled to []

Nasrullah Jan (Vice President), Mumtaz Gilani (General Secretary), Yaseen Samdani (Finance Secretary), Farooq Ahmed (Publicity Secretary) SRINAGAR: The Association of Industrialists, Industrial Estate Rangreth, has elected its new Governing Body for the term 20262028, with Dawood Ahmed of M/s RS Profiling elected as President. The election was held on September 22, 2026, through a proper, []

Restoration of J&K peoples rights NCs foremost priorities: Tanvir Sadiq, Ahsan Pardesi SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Zadibal and Lal Chowk units on Wednesday held separate meetings at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subah Complex. The meetings were held to felicitate the newly elected office-bearers of the National Conference Srinagar District Working Committee. The meetings []

SRINAGAR: A delegation of Pashmeena Entrepreneurs Makers and Artisans (PEMA) Foundation, led by Shri Tariq Dar, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday and briefed him on the upcoming PEMAs Pashmina Artisan Award Ceremony. Sandeep Sharma, Zonal Head for Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh at ICICI Bank, also called on LG Manoj Sinha.

BARAMULLA: In a concerted effort to ensure the safety, convenience, and fair treatment of tourists in Baramulla district, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have taken swift action against violations by commercial vehicle operators in Tangmarg. The crackdown addresses two pressing issues: harassment and overcharging of visitors, and the seizure of vehicles involved in such misconduct. []

JAMMU: Minister for Medical and Health Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday said that a healthy society requires not only hospitals and medicines, but also awareness, prevention, healthy lifestyles and responsible use of natural resources. Sakeena Itoo made these remarks while speaking as Chief Guest at the 11th Ayurveda Day 2026 celebrations organised []

SRINAGAR: Indian Army under aegis of Chinar Corps, in coordination with the Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), launched a massive seven day specialized medical outreach initiative, Operation Drishti. A Mega Cataract Surgery Camp, from 23 to 30 September 2026, extending advanced ophthalmic care to underprivileged civilians and veterans residing in the remote []

Directs officers to ensure completion of projects before onset of winter SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana on Wednesday chaired a review meeting to assess the physical and financial progress of various schemes and developmental works being executed by the Jal Shakti Department and Irrigation & []

Baramulla: Baramulla Police on Wednesday attached a double-storeyed residential property in Namblan village of Sheeri under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with a terror-related case, officials said. In a statement a spokesperson said that, continuing its action against terror networks and their support infrastructure, Baramulla Police attached a residential property under Section []

Ramban: Two police personnel were found dead inside a vehicle at Ziarat Morh in Ramban district on Tuesday evening, officials said. Officials said that at around 8:30 PM, two policemen were found unconscious inside a Fiat car bearing registration number JK-19/5299 at Ziarat Morh. Local residents shifted them to District Hospital Ramban, where doctors declared []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Medical and Health Education, Sakeena Itoo on Tuesday said that the Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted an Apex Committee to strengthen a coordinated and comprehensive response to the growing burden of cancer and to provide guidance and formulate measures for prevention, screening and treatment of the disease. Director, SKIMS has been []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FS&CA), Information Technology (IT), Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma on Tuesday said that 221 out of 355 Gram Panchayats (GPs) in Jammu and Kashmir have either existing or constructed playfields under the One Panchayat-One Playfield initiative. The Minister was replying to []

SRINAGAR: On the occasion of the annual Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA), Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq delivered a special religious address at the historic Aastan-e-Aaliya Dastgeer Sahib (RA), Khanyar, Srinagar. A large number of devotees attended the spiritually uplifting gathering, including a significant number of women. In his []

Srinagar, Sep 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the Government cannot replicate the Gulmarg model of tourism infrastructure at every destination in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasising that development plans must take into account the unique character, attractions and visitor potential of individual destinations. Replying to questions by MLA Saif-ud-Din Bhat during the []

Srinagar, Sep 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 9 of 2026) after detailed discussion and deliberations by the members of the House. The Bill was moved by Minister for Cooperative Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, seeking amendment of the Jammu []

Prof. Farooq Ahmad Jan attached to SKIMS Medical College Bemina Prof. G.H. Yattoo Given Additional Charge Srinagar, Sep 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has attached Prof. (Dr.) Farooq Ahmad Jan, Medical Superintendent, SKIMS Soura, to the office of the Principal, SKIMS Medical College Bemina, pending an enquiry into his conduct. According to Government Order []

: Jammu and Kashmir Government has relieved SSP Mohd Zaid for deputation to National Investigation Agency. According to Government Order, issued by Home Department, Mohd Zaid, SSP, CO 13 JKAP (KPS013477) is hereby relieved today i.e. on 22.09.2026 AN to join NIA as Superintendent of Police on deputation basis. As per order, the deputation is []

Srinagar: The National Conference (NC) on Tuesday demanded restoration of the public holiday on the birth anniversary of party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, saying he has done a lot for J&K. NC members raising the issue in the House said Sheikh Abdullahs contribution in shaping modern Jammu and []

SRINAGAR: The Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has announced that, in keeping with the longstanding tradition of the Mirwaizeen of Kashmir, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq will deliver a special sermon at the revered Aastane Aaliya Dastgeer Sahib, Khanyar, on Tuesday, 9th Rabi al-Thani, corresponding to September 22, 2026, InshaAllah. The sermon, dedicated to []