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Banihal, SEPTEMBER 16: Maintaining that the Banihal-Gool Assembly constituency is rapidly progressing on the path of development, MLA Banihal Sajjad Shaheen today laid the foundation stone for the beautification and upgradation of Goda Gali Park, describing the initiative as an important step towards preserving the area's heritage potential and developing it as a future tourism destination. Speaking on the occasion, Shaheen said that the development of Goda Gali Park goes beyond beautification a

Baramulla, Sept 16: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Wednesday interacted with people in Baramulla as part of the partys pre-session outreach programme, saying the opposition would raise public grievances during the upcoming Assembly session. Sharma said the BJP legislative group had decided to visit district headquarters across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the session to hear peoples concerns and take up issues requiring gove

Pulwama, Sept 16 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday advised leaders from Ladakh and Kargil not to rely on verbal assurances from the Central Government, urging them to seek written and signed commitments before placing their trust in such promises. As a friend and elder brother, I would advise the leaders of Ladakh that they should not trust any promise made by the Central Government until it is given to them in writing and signed, Omar said while speaking to reporters after a review me

Paris , September 10 : The first edition of the International Space Summit in Paris has brought together governments, companies, space agencies and scientists who are working collectively to make space activities an essential and lasting driver of society. With 51 announcements representing about Euro 20 billion, the Summit reflects the economic and scientific dynamism of the sector. It also underscores the value of international cooperation in a field where preserving orbital and frequency reso

Srinagar, Sep 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have extended heartiest greetings on the auspicious occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, which will be celebrated on Friday, September 04, 2026. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said, On the joyous occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all. The life and teachings of Lord Krishna carry a universal message celebrating the ultimate victory of righteousness and

Leh, September 3: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai kumar Saxena today approved the notification for the creation of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) in all seven districts of the Union Territory, paving the way for the establishment of elected local councils across Ladakh. The decision follows the creation of five new districtsSham, Nubra, Zanskar, Drass and Changthangin April this year and the Centres subsequent decision on July 13 to extend the LAHDC system to all seven

Srinagar, Sep 03: National Conference MP Syed Aga Ruhullah on Thursday said Wednesday's rival street demonstrations in the city had laid bare the complete surrender of Jammu and Kashmir's sovereignty and the diminishing popular appeal of the region's mainstream political leadership. Referring to the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) rally at Ghanta Ghar, MP Ruhullah as per KNS said in a post on X, the opposition party, which he described as a on-entity in Kashmir's electoral landscape, could not h

New Delhi , September 3 : Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Thursday reviewed the preparedness of Himalayan states and Union Territories against the risks of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and snow avalanches. The meeting reviewed the evolving risk of GLOFs in the Himalayan region, with particular emphasis on early warning, monitoring of vulnerable glacial lakes and snow-covered areas, identification of high-risk locations, flow path, timely dissemination of alerts, evacuation preparedn

Srinagar, Sept 3: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally dry weather over the coming days, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers expected at isolated to scattered places, according to the latest forecast issued by the Meteorological Centre Srinagar. The MeT Centre said weather would remain generally dry on September 3, although brief showers may occur at a few places. On September 4, one or two spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers are likely at many places, with b

Srinagar, Sep 03 : A motorcyclist died after losing control of his bike and crashing into a nearby shop at Siraz Chowk in Khanyar area of Srinagar on Thursday, officials said. An official said that the man was riding a Bajaj Pulsar bearing registration number JK13F-2915 when he apparently lost control of the motorcycle and crashed into a nearby shop. He said the man was injured in the accident and died on the spot. Locals informed the police, who soon reached the spot. The deceased was later ide

Srinagar, Sep 02: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday accused the police and administration of adopting different standards while dealing with protests by the Bharatiya Janata Party and the National Conference, alleging that BJP leaders were facilitated during their march while NC workers were brutally repressed. Omars remarks came after police barred NC leaders and workers from marching towards the BJP headquarters at Jawahar Nagar, where they planned to protest over the continued delay i

Srinagar, Sep 02: Srinagar witnessed a rare political face-off on Wednesday as ruling National Conference (NC) and opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers took to the streets in separate protests, with Lal Chowk and Rajbagh areas turning into competing centres of political mobilisation. The BJP protest, led by party J&K president Sat Sharma and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma, saw hundreds of party leaders and workers assemble at the Clock Tower in Lal Chowk

ARSALAN NABI Solid waste management is one of those public issues that stays invisible only until it begins to choke everyday life. Then it becomes impossible to ignore. Piles of garbage at street corners, overflowing dustbins, clogged drains, foul smell, stray animals tearing open waste bags, and the constant fear of disease all of it tells a familiar story in our towns and cities. We have treated waste as if it disappears the moment it leaves our homes. It does not. It merely moves from one n

SURINDER AMBARDAR There is something profoundly paradoxical about the condition of democracy in Jammu and Kashmir today. The vocabulary of grassroots democracy has become increasingly elaborate, even as the institutions through which that democracy is supposed to acquire meaning have fallen into abeyance. Panchayats have been elected, Block Development Councils constituted, and District Development Councils established; yet, at the very moment when decentralisation ought to have become an everyd

New Delhi, Sep 2: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Jal Shakti Javed Ahmed Rana participated in the two-day Departmental Summit of the Ministry of Jal Shakti at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where he highlighted the Union Territorys priorities and challenges in the water sector. The summit brought together senior officials and stakeholders to discuss the implementation of water-sector programmes and measures to strengthen water security across the country. Deliberations focused on timely execution of

Srinagar, Sep 2: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Wednesday said the protest march at Lal Chowk towards the Civil Secretariat reflected growing public anger over what he termed the National Conference governments failures, unfulfilled promises and lack of transparency. Sharma said people across Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the youth, were seeking answers on unemployment, electricity tariffs, recruitment and promises made by the National Confer

Srinagar, Sep 2: The Youth Services & Sports Department accorded a warm farewell to Financial Advisor/Chief Accounts Officer, Jaswinder Pal Singh, on the occasion of his transfer from the Department, in recognition of his services and contribution during his tenure. The Commissioner/Secretary, Youth Services & Sports Department, expressed high appreciation for the officer's efficiency, professionalism and dedicated approach towards his responsibilities, particularly in handling financial matter

Ganderbal, Sep 2: In recognition of the dedicated efforts and exemplary services rendered during the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, the District Administration Ganderbal on Wednesday organised a felicitation ceremony wherein officers and officials associated with the Yatra arrangements were felicitated for their valuable contributions. On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, presented appreciation certificates to officers and officials from various departments and agencies,

Srinagar, Sep 2: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Wednesday chaired a meeting of senior Revenue Officers at Conference Hall of DC Office to review the progress on the implementation of AgriStack, Farmer ID generation and Digital Crop Survey. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Additional Deputy Commissioner Aadil Fareed, SDM West Irfan Bahadur, SDM East Zubair Ahmad, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Umar Gulzar, all Tehsildar

Srinagar, Sep 2: The Department of Physics at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organized a series of three Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) programs under the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), aimed at promoting experiential scientific learning and providing participants with exposure to advanced research facilities, instrumentation, and contemporary experimental techniques. The initiative commenced with a sci

Leh, August 25: With cyber fraud emerging as a growing financial threat in Ladakh, Leh Police has urged residents to immediately dial the national cybercrime helpline 1930 after suffering any financial cyber fraud, stressing that reporting within the first 60 minutesthe golden hourcan significantly improve the chances of tracing and blocking the stolen funds. The advisory was issued during Bajaj Finance Ltd. 's Arthsutra Samvad, a financial literacy and awareness programme conducted at Chuchot Y

Tehran , September 2 : Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned recent US military strikes across several Iranian provinces, confirming that Iranian armed forces responded by launching crushing defensive strikes against American bases across the region. In an official statement released on Wednesday, Tehran accused Washington of violating its national sovereignty and targeting non-military infrastructure, including telecommunication towers and civilian sites in Khuzestan, Sistan and

Srinagar, September 2, 2025: Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid Srinagar, has announced that as per tradition, it will hold a special Majlis-e-Rahmat-ul-lil-Alameen on Friday, 4th September 2026, from 12:00 noon at the historic Central Jamia Masjid Srinagar. The gathering will be attended by the respected scholars and Na'at Khwans will speak about the life and message of the Prophet and present tributes in his praise. The Anjuman earnestly appeals to all to attend this blessed gathering in large numbers

Srinagar, Sep 2: Director Information and Public Relations Shreya Singhal on Wednesday said that the Jammu and Kashmir government is looking to transform filmmaking from an artistic pursuit into a viable film economy for the Union Territory, with the first International Film Festival of J&K 2026 being positioned as a platform to connect local talent with filmmakers, producers and industry professionals from across the world. In an exclusive interview with Kashmir News Service (KNS), Singhal said

Srinagar ,September 2 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday distributed appointment orders to newly appointed Medical Officers of the Health and Medical Education Department at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. Addressing the gathering, Omar Abdullah congratulated the newly appointed medical officers and said their appointment would strengthen the healthcare workforce in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister highlighted the importance

Bandipora, Sept. 1: The District Bandipora Pencak Silat Association will conduct its official annual District Bandipora Pencak Silat Championship 2026 on September 12 and 13 at Government Primary Boys School, Aragam. The championship will feature boys and girls athletes from the district and will serve as an important qualifying platform for selection and participation in upcoming competitions. According to the official notification, participation is compulsory for all active and regular Penca

Srinagar, Sept 1: A significant step towards strengthening tobacco prevention and cessation through dental care was taken on Monday with the conduct of the DHSECHONIMHANS Tobacco Cessation Training Programme for Dental Professionals in Srinagar. The programme brought together more than 100 dental professionals along with leading experts and stakeholders working in the field of tobacco control and cessation. Dr Sandeep Bhalla, Vice President, ECHO India, and Ms Paromita Das, General Manager, EC

Awantipora, Sept. 1: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) on Tuesday inaugurated the three-day Breakthrough Workshop 2026 for faculty members at Innovation Campus, IUST. Organised by Centre for Mental Health and Wellness (CMHW), IUST, in collaboration with HELP Foundation, J&K, the workshop aims to strengthen leadership, resilience, self-confidence and personal effectiveness among faculty members. The workshop, being held from September 13, 2026, brings together Deans, Heads

Srinagar, Sept. 1: In a major step towards accelerating sustainable and investment-driven urban transformation in J&K, the Union Territory Level High Powered Steering Committee (UTHPSC), chaired by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, has approved three major urban development projects with a cumulative base cost of 2,692.58 crore under the Government of Indias Urban Challenge Fund (UCF). The meeting was attended by the senior officers in the administration including the ACS, Tourism; ACS, Finance; Pr