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Banihal, August 12: National Conference leader and BanihalGool MLA Sajjad Shaheen today inaugurated a free medical camp for persons with disabilities at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Banihal, organised by the Health Department to provide accessible healthcare services, medical consultation and necessary assistance to specially-abled persons. Speaking on the occasion, Shaheen said the Government is committed to strengthening healthcare institutions in rural and remote areas so that people do not ha

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 12: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha participated in the Tiranga Yatra today, leading a momentous celebration of national pride in Srinagar. Following the Yatra, he addressed the citizens, reaffirming the immortal spirit of Indias unity and the indomitable courage of its people. The event marked the confluence of two monumental celebrations, the mass movement of Har Ghar Tiranga and the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram. The Lieutenant Governor said that t

Poonch, Aug 12: An unidentified female body was recovered from the river in Mora Bachhi area of Surankote in Poonch district on Wednesday. Officials told GNS that a police team immediately reached the spot after being informed about the body floating in the river. The identity of the deceased could not be ascertained. Police said the body will be shifted to Sub District Hospital, Surankote for legal formalities and post-mortem. Further investigation has been initiated to ascertain the identity a

Srinagar, Aug 07: A total of 44,551 cases are pending before the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, while 3,65,191 cases are pending in the subordinate courts of Jammu & Kashmir and 1,748 cases in the subordinate courts of the Union Territory of Ladakh, according to data tabled in Parliament by the Union Government. Replying to a question raised by Members of Parliament Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav and Sanjay Uttamrao Deshmukh, Minister of State for Law and Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Arj

Table: Post-harvest losses in J&K vs national range Commodity J&K loss (%) National range for category (%) Apple 9.51 Fruits: 6.02-15.05 Egg 6.08 Egg (all-India): 6.03 Maize 3.92 Cereals: 3.89-5.92 Source: NABCONS Study, 2022, as tabled by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in reply to Lok Sabha Srinagar, Aug 07: Jammu and Kashmir loses an estimated 9.51 per cent of its apple production to post-harvest losses, according to a governm

Srinagar, Aug 07: Despite the rising electricity demand, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a power supply gap of less than one per cent during the first six months of 2026. The Ministry of Powerhas saidthe country has largely overcome power shortages through substantial capacity addition and grid strengthening measures. According to the data compiled by the Ministry of Power, the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh met almost their entire electricity requirement between January 2026 an

Srinagar, Aug 07: In a significant pushtowards improvingroad safety andmodernisingtransport management, the Motor Vehicles Department has prepared a comprehensive 12-point technical reform agenda for Jammu & Kashmir that advocates upgrading the nationalhighway, road safety audits and thecomplete mobility plan for Srinagar. The technical report, prepared by the ARTO (Flying Squad)-UT and submitted to the Transport Commissioner J&K, recommends a series of engineering, technological and regulatory

Udhampur, Aug 07: Water conservation is a shared responsibility, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday as he laid foundation stones for two major infrastructure projects worth overRs 140 crore, reaffirming his government's commitment to providing safe and sustainable drinking water to every citizen. The projects include theRs 124.19 crore Augmentation of Water Supply Scheme for Udhampur Town under AMRUT 2.0 and theRs 16.33 croreUsed WaterManagement Project, including a 3.0 MLD Sewage Treat

Udhampur, Aug 07: Emphasising that the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is the lifeline of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday directed the concerned agencies to expedite restoration works and take all necessary measures to ensure smooth, safe and uninterrupted movement of traffic. He laid particular emphasis on facilitating the movement of trucks carrying fruit and other agricultural produce, noting that any prolonged disruption on the highway adversely impacts growers, tra

YAWAR NABI Education in Kashmir has long been spoken of as the ladder to dignity, empowerment and social mobility. For generations, families across the Valley have invested in schooling with the hope that their children would rise above hardship, think independently and contribute meaningfully to society. But somewhere along the way, this noble purpose has been steadily overtaken by a more troubling trend: the commercialization of education. What should have remained a public good has increasing

ER SIBGHAT MUSHTAQ Kashmir has always been a land of rare beauty and delicate balance. Its rivers, lakes, orchards, wetlands, snow-fed streams and mountain slopes are not just scenic markers; they are the very foundation of life, economy and identity in the Valley. Yet, in the rush of modern expansion, urban development in Kashmir has increasingly begun to resemble an unfolding contradiction: one that promises comfort and progress, but too often delivers congestion, environmental stress and shri

DR OWAIS ASLAM In todays corporate world, social responsibility is no longer a decorative phrase to be printed in annual reports or a public relations exercise rolled out during crises. It has become a serious expectation, one that reflects how businesses understand their place in society. Corporate social responsibility, or CSR, is about more than donating money or planting a few trees. It is about recognizing that profit and purpose are not enemies, and that a company operating in a community

BEYOND ALMS RABIYA JAN Begging is often seen as a nuisance on roads and public places, but behind every outstretched hand lies a story of poverty, helplessness, disability, old age, mental illness, or social exclusion. In some cases, begging may be linked with difficult socio-economic conditions and limited access to social support systems. Therefore, begging is not merely a law-and-order issue but a social problem that demands compassion and rehabilitation rather than punishment. According to t

Ganderbal, Aug 7: The growing presence of stray dogs has become a major concern for residents across several areas of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district, with locals from Gund, Haknar, Rayil, Gagangir, Sonamarg Surfraw, Ganiwan and adjoining parts of Kangan in Central Kashmir's Ganderbal district saying they are facing inconvenience and fear, particularly during the morning and evening hours. Residents said packs of stray dogs are frequently seen roaming along roads, residential lanes and other

COLONEL AJAY K RAINA The demand for creating two political entities out of the present UT, i.e. a separate Jammu state/UT is often portrayed as a contest between two regions, as though the aspirations of Jammu can only be realised at the expense of Kashmir. This perception has obscured a more fundamental question: can the reorganisation of the present Union Territory create better governance, more balanced development and greater political stability for both regions? A careful examination sugges

JAMMU, Aug 07: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday inaugurated the upgraded Residency RoadHigh Street in Jammu, a landmark urban infrastructure project executed by Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) under the Smart City Mission at a cost of 9.18 crore. The project has transformed nearly 1.2 kilometres of the Residency RoadHigh Street corridor, covering the stretches from Raghunathji Mandir to CM House, Vivekanand Chowk to Raghunath Mandir Chowk, and Vir Marg Chowk to Vivekanand Chowk. As part of

LEH, Aug 7: Kharu Police in UT Ladakh safely rescued 35 passengers, including foreign nationals, who were stranded after landslides blocked the Shang SumdoChokdo road in Kharu area of Ladakh, officials said here on Friday. The passengers were left stranded along the road following landslide activity that disrupted vehicular movement and made the route temporarily inaccessible. On receiving information about the situation, Kharu Police launched a rescue operation to ensure the safe evacuation of

Leh, Aug 7: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena chaired a high-level review meeting with the Army, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and UT Administration to assess disaster preparedness and preventive measures amid frequent landslides and rockfalls reported across the Union Territory in recent days. The incidents have caused extensive damage in several villages and disrupted traffic movement on key highways, raising concerns over the safety of residents, tourists and vital road infrastr

Leh, August 7: Ahead of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, Leh Police has intensified security arrangements across the district, with enhanced frisking, surprise night nakas and deployment of Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) at sensitive and strategically important locations. As part of the heightened security measures, police personnel have increased checking and frisking at key entry points and other vulnerable locations to prevent any suspicious movement and ensure the safety of residents and

Shopian, Aug 07: A day after strong winds and intense rainfall battered parts of Shopian, apple growers were left counting losses as thousands of freshly fallen apples lay scattered across orchards, while a few houses also sustained damage in the affected villages. Officials said the worst-hit areas include Hind Sitapora, Mantribugh, Batapora and a few other villages in the Kachdoora Zone, where damage to apple orchards has exceeded 50 per cent, with losses reaching around 70 per cent in some po

The mushrooming of private clinics across the Kashmir Valley is a sign of both opportunity and worry. On one hand, it reflects the growing demand for accessible healthcare in a UT where public medical facilities remain overburdened. On the other, it raises uncomfortable questions about regulation, standards, ethics and the rising cost of treatment for ordinary people. In recent years, private clinics have become increasingly visible across towns and even smaller localities. Many of them are run

The latest official assessment of Jammu and Kashmirs rivers should shake the conscience of every citizen and policymaker alike. That 22 out of 52 monitored locations across 13 rivers failed to meet prescribed water quality standards is not merely an environmental concern; it is a reflection of how carelessly we have treated our lifelines. Most alarming of all is the condition of the Jhelum, the river that defines Kashmirs geography, nourishes its agriculture, sustains livelihoods, and carries it

Srinagar, Aug 7: Srinagar Police on Friday said to have solved a major theft case with the recovery of stolen property worth approximately 17.5 lakh, including gold ornaments, cash, iPhones and a motorcycle. According to a police spokesperson, the case was registered at Police Station Rainawari as FIR No. 35/2026 under Sections 305 and 331(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) following a complaint lodged by Mohd Amin Changa of Changa Mohalla, Mir Behri, Dal, Rainawari. The complainant had re

Srinagar, Aug 7: Kashmir Images journalist Majid Kapra and his two minor children were injured after a speeding load carrier allegedly hit the scooty they were travelling on near Hazratbal in Srinagar on Friday morning. The accident occurred at around 8:00 am when Kapra was on his way to drop his children at school. The impact left the journalist with head injuries and multiple bruises, while his two children also sustained injuries. The injured were immediately shifted to the Sub-District Hospi

Srinagar, Aug 7: The Forum for Human Rights in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday presented its annual report, Seven Years Under Union Rule With a Special Section on Ladakh & Pakistan-held Territories of Jammu and Kashmir (August 2025July 2026), to National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha, in Srinagar. The Forum, led by Radha Kumar and Kapil Kak, briefed the NC leadership on the report's key findings and observations, highlighting issues and concerns rel

Srinagar, Aug 7: A court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment in a 2020 murder case registered at Police Station Maisuma, Srinagar, after convicting him under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The convict, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Dar, a resident of Bichwara, Dalgate, was found guilty of murdering Abdul Gani Dar of Rassu, Budgam, in a case registered as FIR No. 03/2020. After hearing arguments on the quantum of sentence, the court observed that although the offence was grave and heinous,

Srinagar, Aug 7 : The Jammu and Kashmir Government has placed Yameen-ul-Nabi, presently serving as Assistant Commissioner, Food Safety, Srinagar, as In-charge Deputy Commissioner, Food Safety (ICLC), Kashmir. The order was issued by the Health & Medical Education Department under Government Order No. 614-JK(HME) of 2026, dated August 7, 2026. Yameen-ul-Nabi has been given the responsibility as part of a stop-gap arrangement, for a period of six months or until the vacancy is filled on a regular