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Srinagar, Aug 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday ordered transfers and postings of 14 police officers with immediate effect. As per Government Order issued by Home Department, Shri M.K. Sinha, IPS (AGMUT:1996), ADG HQ, has been transferred and posted as ADG CID J&K vice Shri Nitish Kumar, IPS. Shri Nitish Kumar, IPS (AGMUT:1999), ADG CID J&K has been transferred and posted as ADG Armed Police J&K, against an available vacancy. Shri Uttam Chand, IPS (AGMUT:2002), IGP (Police Operati

Srinagar, Aug 27: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Thursday reviewed security scenario and operational preparedness of the troops in south Kashmir, and directed them to remain proactive and mission-ready to sustain operational dominance. During his interaction with the troops, the Army commander admired them for their professionalism and indomitable spirit. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC, visited South #Kashmir to review the security environment and operational preparedness of d

Srinagar, Aug 27: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday ruled out the party's entry into the Omar Abdullah-led government, asserting that the Congress would not join the Cabinet until statehood was restored to Jammu and Kashmir. In the past two years, our stand has been absolutely clear. We will not become part of the Cabinet until statehood is restored. Supporting the National Conference government does not imply that we will join the Cabi

Bandipora, Aug 27: An Army soldier drowned in the Kishanganga River near Tarbal village in Gurez area of north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Ashiq Hussain Khan. Following the incident, a rescue operation was launched, during which the soldiers body was retrieved from the river. The body was subsequently shifted to Dawar Hospital for medico-legal formalities. Police have registered a case to ascertain the circumstances under which the soldier drowned

New Delhi, Aug 27: In view of the flood situation in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs has set up a round-the-clock control room here to assist people. As the death toll from Nepal's devastating flash floods surged to 359 on Thursday, rescuers launched a race against time to trace hundreds still missing, including 288 Indian nationals. We have set up a control room in the Ministry of External Affairs here, which will function round-the-clock. Details of the helpline and the control room te

New Delhi, Aug 27: Gold prices fell for the second straight session, declining by Rs 800 to Rs 1,65,700 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday, even as local markets geared up for Rakshabandhan celebrations. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,66,500 per 10 grams on Wednesday. However, silver remained unchanged at Rs 2,50,500 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes), according to local traders. The decline in gold comes a day before Rakshabandhan, when consumers tr

Kanpur, Aug 27: A trainee pilot and an instructor were killed on Thursday when a training aircraft crashed in Kanpur along the banks of Ganga, a senior police official said. The Tecnam aircraft operated by Garg Aviation took off around 11:30 am and crashed about 20 minutes later near Nathapurwa village in the Katri area. The cause of the crash was not immediately known. The civil aviation ministry said the probe agency, AAIB, will investigate the crash and a team of three officials from the Dire

New Delhi, Aug 27: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj invites public participation to become DAANVEERs and contribute towards strengthening digital infrastructure at the grassroots. DAANVEER, a people-led Computer Crowdsourcing Initiative, enables individuals and organizations to donate desktop computers directly to verified Gram Panchayats through a simple, transparent and technology-enabled mechanism. Complementing infrastructure support provided under Government programs, including the Rashtriya

Srinagar, Aug 27: India participated in the Russian-Indian Roundtable Meeting on Snow Leopard Study and Conservation, held on 26.08.2026, at the A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow, Russia. The meeting was organised within the framework of the Partnership Agreement between the Interregional Association Irbis and the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), signed in December 2025, with the objective of strengthening international cooperati

Officials from the Fire and Emergency Services Department said the fire call was received at around 4:47 pm, following which firefighting units from Fire Station Safa Kadal, M R Gunj, Headquarters, Rainawari and Babademb were rushed to the spot. Initially, one house caught fire, but because the houses are closely built and interconnected, the flames spread rapidly to adjoining structures. A total of seven houses were gutted in the incident while 2 other houses received minor damages due to water

Jammu, Aug 27: Police foiled three separate bovine smuggling bids in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, rescuing 49 cattle and seizing three trucks allegedly used for transporting them, officials said on Thursday. In all the incidents, the trucks were heading from Punjab and the alleged smugglers managed to escape. In the first incident, a police team intercepted a truck at the dispatch point in Lakhanpur during a naka and check on Thursday, officials said. During checking, police found 17 cat

Srinagar, Aug 27: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said on Thursday that the Congress is expected to join the National Conference-led government soon, describing the move as a natural development given the two parties alliance. Choudhary said the National Conference had wanted Congress to become part of the government since the alliance was formed, but that the final decision had rested with the Congress. As far as Congress is concerned, ever since this government was f

Srinagar, Aug 27: In a landmark decision aimed at accelerating the transition to clean energy and easing costs for residents, the Union Territory Administration of Ladakh has drastically reduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Natural Gascovering both Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG)from 21% to just 5%. The policy shift, approved by Lieutenant Governor Ladakh V.K. Saxena following recommendations from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), marks a pivotal st

Kishtwar, Aug 27: A complete shutdown is being observed in Kishtwar town and adjoining areas on Thursday after Sanatan Dharma Sabha and Majlis-e-Shura jointly called for a bandh over Minor's death case. Officials said that all shops, business establishments and private institutions remained closed in Kishtwar town while public transport also remained largely off the roads, witnesses said. The call for bandh has been supported by various social and religious organisations. The bandh was called to

Srinagar, Aug 27: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to continue experiencing generally hot and humid weather conditions over the coming days, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers expected at scattered places, according to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecast issued on Thursday. The MeT forecast said that from August 27 to 30, the weather is expected to remain generally hot and humid, with brief spells of rain or thundershowers at scattered places, particularly during the early morning a

Banihal, Aug 27: The zonal classification of schools in Ramban district under the newly notified School Education Department Transfer Policy-2026 has come under scrutiny, with members of the J&K Plus Two PSC Lecturers Association seeking a fresh verification of the categories assigned to several institutions. The lecturers have questioned whether the zonation of schools, particularly in the Banihal and Batote areas, has been carried out strictly in accordance with the distance-based criteria lai

Pulwamas vital roads have developed several potholes, making commuting difficult for people. Drivers say passenger vehicles are getting damaged, while the rough ride through the potholes is also causing body aches. The damaged roads have further increased the risk of accidents. Report: Arjumand Wani

Kashmirs famed Mushk Budji rice is facing a sharp price decline, leaving farmers worried as stocks remain unsold. The premium variety, once selling at around 25,000 per quintal, is now fetching only 6,0008,000 per quintal, farmers said. Mushk Budji, known for its distinctive aroma and taste, is mainly used during marriages and other special occasions. Sagam in Kokernag is considered one of the best natural areas for its cultivation. Talking to GK TV, farmers expressed concern over the falling pr

New Delhi, Aug 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's Olympic performance can improve only if the country manages to increase its participation in those events where it has not participated in the past. In a virtual address to hundreds of athletes, students and volunteers who gathered at various locations for the Khelo India Dialogue, the PM said his vision for sports is not merely about winning medals but making it an integral part of the nation-building process. In the Olymp

Srinagar, Aug 27: AICC General Secretary in-charge for Jammu & Kashmir, Dr. Syed Naseer Hussain, on Thursday said that the party has not taken any decision yet on joining the Council of Ministers in J&K. Dr. Hussain said that no decision has been taken so far on the issue. As per reports, the National Conference (NC) has approached Congress with a fresh offer of a berth in the council of ministers. Sources disclosed that the J&K unit of Congress is not averse to joining the government but is see

For generations, the Jhelum has been more than a river flowing through Srinagar. It has been part of the citys memories, livelihoods and everyday life. Older residents remember a time when its waters were clean enough to bathe in, fishermen depended on it for their livelihood, and its banks were spaces of community and tradition. For the younger generation, the river still offers moments of peace even as they witness it changing. Today, parts of the Jhelum are lined with plastic and garbage, whi

Srinagar, Aug 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police have cautioned job seekers against cyber fraudsters allegedly using fake recruitment processes, suspicious verification requests and identity-collection tactics to target candidates. Police said scammers may create seemingly genuine hiring processes and then ask candidates to complete unusual verification procedures or share sensitive personal information under the pretext of recruitment. Job seekers have been advised to verify the credentials of recrui

Ramban, August 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested three more persons in connection with the suspicious death of a minor girl from the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district, taking the total number of arrests in the case to five. SSP Kishtwar Naresh Singh said Police Station Chatroo received information on August 20 regarding the suspicious death of the minor, following which inquest proceedings were initiated as no formal complaint had initially been received. During the inquest, police said

Kathmandu, Aug 26: Nearly 160 people were killed and over 750, including 133 Indian nationals, remain missing after a massive flash flood originating in Tibet swept through central Nepal on Wednesday, devastating several towns and villages, washing away critical bridges, and crippling a dozen hydropower projects. Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told the parliament that an earthquake hit the Tibet region at 8:37 am (local time) and the flash floods were reported three minutes later, suggesti

India and China have agreed on a series of measures to improve border management, maintain peace along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and advance negotiations for a settlement of the boundary question, following talks between National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. The 25th round of talks between the Special Representatives (SRs) of India and China on the boundary question was held on August 25. Doval, Indias Special Representative, and Wang Yi, Ch

At least 100 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing after a devastating flash flood swept through Nepals Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts along the Tibet border on Wednesday, with officials warning that the death toll could rise as rescue teams reach cut-off areas. The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) said 384 travellers were preliminarily reported missing, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepalis. The figures are still being verified, with authorities cross-checking records with travel

Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited (KNPL) has launched Noor-e-Kashmir, a digital series showcasing distinctive homes across Kashmir and highlighting their architecture, craftsmanship, design and the people behind them. The series features 12 homes selected in collaboration with a renowned Kashmir-based architect for their individuality and character. It explores how traditional influences, local craftsmanship and contemporary design come together in Kashmiri homes. Pravin Chaudhari, Managing Director

A delegation of the Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF), led by its president Mohammad Yaseen Khan, met Inspector General of Traffic M. Suleman Choudhary and Deputy Inspector General of Traffic Kashmir Haseeb-ur-Rehman and raised several traffic-related issues affecting traders across Srinagar. The delegation expressed concern over the road divider at Natipora, stating that it has restricted movement and adversely affected commercial activity in the area, resulting in losses for

Dr M. Srinivas, Member, NITI Aayog, along with a team of senior officials from NITI Aayog, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. The NITI Aayog delegation comprised Anurag Goyal, Senior Adviser; Subhash Chandra Meena, Economic Adviser; Dr. Muniraju S.B., Deputy Adviser; Dr. Shobith, OSD (Health); and Sumaiya Yousuf, Innovation Lead, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog. During the meeting, Dr M. Srinivas and the NITI Aayog team presented a comprehensive assessment o

National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Wednesday questioned the repeated delays in expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers, saying governance was suffering as ministers were burdened with multiple portfolios. Ruhullah, as per the KNS, said assurances regarding cabinet expansion had been made several times but had not materialised. The expansion was first talked about before Jantar Mantar, then after Jantar Mantar, then before August 15 and then after August 15, he said

BJP State Executive Member and Co-Incharge Minorities, UT of J&K, Er. Aijaz Hussain met Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh in New Delhi and held an extensive discussion on a wide range of issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir, including development, public welfare and matters of importance to the people of the Union Territory. During the meeting, Er. Aijaz Hussain, as per a statement, apprised Dr Jitendra Singh of various developmental and public issues and sought his guidance and support in taking up

Seven houses were gutted in a fire incident at Watal Kadal area of Safa Kadal in Downtown on Wednesday evening, leaving multiple families homeless and triggering panic among residents. Officials from the Fire and Emergency Services Department said the fire call was received at around 4:47 pm, following which firefighting units from Fire Station Safa Kadal, M R Gunj, Headquarters, Rainawari and Babademb were rushed to the spot. Initially, one house caught fire, but because the houses are closely

The Department of Endocrinology, GMC Srinagar, in collaboration with the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies on Ageing (CISA), Moul Mouj Foundation, will hold 2nd Annual International MMFDIACON-2026, to be held at Government Dental College Auditorium, Srinagar, on 31 August 2026. The journey began with MMFDIACON-2025, which focused on diabetes and its complications in the elderly, bringing together clinicians and experts around the growing need for specialised, compassionate and evidence-based

J&K Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Health Cell co-convener Dr Varinder Sharma has alleged that August 23 brief early morning rainfall once again has exposed the hollow claims of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) regarding flood mitigation as several residential and commercial areas of the city, including the Canal Road in the vicinity of Science and Commerce College, went under water. He recalled that the same stretch had flooded last year too, when assurances were given that adequate measures

A 29-year-old woman died after slipping and falling from a steep hillock while cutting grass for livestock in the Chassana area of Reasi district on Wednesday, officials said. According to officials, the incident occurred when the woman was engaged in cutting grass on a hillside in the Chassana area. She reportedly lost her footing and plunged approximately 200 to 300 metres down the steep slope, sustaining critical injuries. The woman died on the spot due to the impact of the fall, officials sa

Reiterating their long-pending demand, the inhabitants of Bani have urged the Jammu and Kashmir government to take concrete steps towards the establishment of a paramedical institute in their remote hilly area of Kathua district. They said the absence of a paramedical institute in Bani continued to create difficulties for students aspiring to pursue careers in the healthcare sector, particularly those belonging to underprivileged and middle-class families. They point out that the students from B

Amid continuing protests and growing public outrage over the death of a minor girl from Chatroo, Imam of Jamia Masjid Kishtwar, Farooq Ahmed Kichloo, has called for a complete bandh (shutdown) in protest against the incident and demanded justice for the victim. Kichloo, while addressing the gathering, expressed deep anguish over the circumstances surrounding the minors death and urged people to observe the bandh peacefully. He called upon the administration and investigating agencies to ensure a

Srinagar, Aug 26: Prof.(Dr.) Mushtaq Chalkoo, a distinguished laparoscopic and minimal access surgeon, and Head Department of Surgery, GMC Srinagar has contributed to a book on Advances In Surgical Science, Techniques ,Innovations And Clinical Applications. The book published by Selfypage developers Pvt.Limited Karnataka is a compendium of 14 chapters providing a comprehensive and contemporary overview of the latest development in surgical practice, technological innovations ,perioperative manag

Protests and demonstrations continued for the sixth consecutive day in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district on Wednesday, with residents, tribal community members and youths demanding justice for the minor girl whose death triggered widespread outrage across the Chenab Valley. A sit-in protest continued in the Gurinal-Chatroo area, where protesters raised slogans demanding a fair, impartial and time-bound investigation into the circumstances surrounding the girls death. Protesters reiterated th

Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), commemorating the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), was celebrated across the Chenab Valley districts of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban on Wednesday with religious fervour, devotion and enthusiasm. Grand processions, religious gatherings and special prayers were organised at several places, with thousands of devotees participating in the celebrations. In Bhaderwah, the main Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) procession commenced from the historic Jamia Masjid and passed t

Baramulla, Aug 26:Employees of the Sub-Divisional Agriculture Offices Sopore and Tangmarg are facing immense hardships after remaining without salaries for the past three months, as the offices have been functioning without an authorised Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO). The crisis began after the respective Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officers (SDAOs) were attached around three months ago. Since then, the two offices have reportedly been functioning without a designated officer authorised to

Thousands of people participated in grand Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) processions held across the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch on Wednesday, with religious fervour, devotion and a strong message of peace and brotherhood. In Rajouri town, the main procession commenced from the Main Bus Stand and passed through various parts of the town before culminating at Markazi Eidgah. A large number of local residents, religious scholars and community members participated in the procession. Participa

Srinagar, Aug 26:A Cefpodoxime dispersible tablet sample tested through DTL, Dalgate Srinagar has failed description test, and is listed among the 199 flagged samples found Not of Standard Quality by Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO). The country-wide alert includes medicines, cosmetics and medical devices found NSQ or misbranded. One product, Diabetes All Powder has been declared spurious. The spurious drug sample tested at Chattrapati Sambhajinagar Lab in Maharashtra raises

Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) was celebrated with religious fervour amid prayers, sermons and processions all across Jammu region on Wednesday. Like other parts of the division, the mosques all across Jammu district, including Jammu city, resonated with prayers. Large gatherings of Muslim devotees participated in the religious conclaves organised to mark the occasion. During these conclaves, Islamic scholars and Ulemas emphasised the need to follow the Islamic teachings as per the Quran and the Hadi

The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council, in collaboration with the Local Kabaddi Club of Kashmir, organised a womens Kabaddi activity at the Indoor Sports Hall in Srinagar to mark National Sports Day and promote the sport among girls. The initiative, as per a statement, was aimed at promoting Kabaddi among the young female generation of Kashmir and providing a platform to identify, encourage and nurture the hidden talent of women in sports. The Manager, Indoor Sports Hall, Srinagar, graced the occa