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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has rejected the appeal of a candidate seeking reconsideration of his candidature for the post of Child Psychologist in the Health and Medical Education Department, stating that he lacked the required specialized experience prescribed in the recruitment notification. The decision relates to the recruitment process for []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday hosted a formal dinner to felicitate the Jammu and Kashmir Ranji Trophy-winning cricket team, recognising their landmark achievement in national cricket. The celebration, held in the presence of Cabinet colleagues and senior officials, saw the players receive a cash award of Rs 2 crore for their outstanding performance. []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns in several areas of Srinagar, Pulwama and Anantnag districts during March to carry out maintenance works on the electricity network. According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, the shutdown of the 33 KV Bemina I and II lines will affect power supply []

SRINAGAR: A woman and her five-day-old newborn baby were killed in a road accident on a highway in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. According to reports, the accident occurred late in the afternoon when a car (JK05C-8423), travelling from Jammu towards Rajouri, collided with a school bus (JK11G-8076). Three persons []

SRINAGAR:Construction of transit accommodation complexes for employees under the Prime Ministers Package in Anantnag district is nearing completion, with most of the residential blocks at Machbawan, Rambirpora and Shangus already achieving over 80 to 90 per cent progress, officials said. According to official figures, the Machbawan project, comprising 15 residential blocks, has achieved about 92 []

SRINAGAR: Preparations for the upcoming Census of India 2027 gathered momentum in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday as Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a high-level sensitisation session to review readiness for the nationwide enumeration exercise, which will be conducted digitally for the first time. The meeting, held in the presence of the Registrar General and []

SRINAGAR: Members of Parliament from the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday visited the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi to express condolences over the assassination of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and raised concerns about the safety of Kashmiri students studying in the country. NC []

SRINAGAR: The Union Ministry of Textiles has invited applications from registered artisans and craftsmen for the National Handicrafts Awards including the Shilp Guru and National Award for the Award Year 2025, as well as for the Pension Scheme 202526 under the National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) and the Handicrafts Artisans Comprehensive Welfare Scheme. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday held detailed deliberations on adopting and expanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance and public service delivery across the Union Territory. The meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, was attended by Administrative Secretaries, Director of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu, CEO of the IndiaAI Mission []

SRINAGAR: Meta on Monday restored access in India to the verified Facebook and Instagram pages of Kashmir Life, which had remained restricted for about a week following a request from law enforcement authorities. The Facebook page of Greater Kashmir was also restored. Access to the publications Facebook page became unavailable to users across India around []

SRINAGAR: Army on Monday said that an army soldier went missing during river crossing training exercise in Sunderbani area. Taking on to micro-blogging platform X, the armys WhiteKnight Corps wrote, During a River Crossing Training exercise conducted in general area of Sundarbani, Sepoy Akshit Sharma was reported missing at around 12 pm today. Extensive search []

by Asad Mirza Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as successor to Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, raising questions about regime continuity, regional stability, and the impact of foreign intervention Iran on Monday (March 9) named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father, Ali Khamenei, as the supreme leader of Iran, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in []

SRINAGAR: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as Irans new Supreme Leader and reaffirmed Moscows support for Tehran amid escalating regional tensions. The leadership transition comes after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in USIsraeli airstrikes last week. Irans Assembly of Experts, the clerical body responsible for selecting the []

SRINAGAR: A migratory bird has stunned scientists by completing the longest recorded non-stop flight by any animal, travelling 13,560 kilometres across the Pacific Ocean without landing once. The feat was recorded in 2022 when a young Bartailed godwit tagged B6 flew from Alaska to Tasmania in 11 days of continuous flight, according to tracking data []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has directed its registry officials to ensure that Main Case numbers, Interlocutory Application (IA) numbers and Caveat numbers are properly filled in judicial files to prevent inconvenience during court proceedings. In a circular issued by the office of the Registrar General at Jammu, the High []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Congress President Tariq Hamid Karra on Monday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modis government, alleging that the countrys image has been tarnished on the global stage. He demanded the Prime Ministers resignation over the handling of external affairs. Congress chief Karra drew a contrast between Indias historical global []

SRINAGAR: Incarcerated Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid on Sunday urged people in Jammu and Kashmir to maintain peace and restraint during the holy month of Ramzan and appealed to authorities to release mourners detained during recent protests in the Valley. In a message to the public, Rashid extended Ramzan greetings and prayed for peace, harmony and []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Department has forecast a spell of cloudy weather across Jammu and Kashmir from March 10 to March 12, with light rain expected in the plains and snowfall likely in higher reaches at several places. According to the department, the weather is expected to remain mostly cloudy during the three-day period, with intermittent []

SRINAGAR: Police in central kashmirs Ganderbal district apprehended an alleged drug peddler and recovered a contraband substance from his possession during a naka checking in the Gund area. The accused was identified as Shabir Ahmad Bokda, son of Sooba Bokda, a resident of Syed Basti Surfraw. Police said a charas-like substance was recovered from him []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday raised concerns about the safety and evacuation of Kashmiri students stranded in Iran during her visit to the Iranian Cultural Centre and Embassy in New Delhi. Mufti said she met Iranian representatives to convey condolences to the people of Iran and discussed the situation of []

SRINAGAR: Defending champions India delivered a commanding all-round display to defeat New Zealand by 96 runs and retain the ICC T20 World Cup title in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Asked to bat first, India produced an impressive batting performance to post 255 for 5 in their 20 overs. []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday laid the foundation stone for six road projects worth Rs 91.05 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Jammu district, aimed at improving rural connectivity and strengthening road infrastructure. The projects, covering a total road length of 36.30 kilometres across five constituencies, were inaugurated []

SRINAGAR: A day-long enforcement drive by the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) across nine districts of Jammu division resulted in the checking of 2,494 vehicles, issuance of 445 challans, seizure of 60 vehicles and recovery of Rs 18.18 lakh in penalties, officials said on Sunday. During the operation, enforcement teams established 24 nakas at strategic locations []

SRINAGAR: Hundreds of Kashmiri students studying in medical colleges in Iran remain stranded in the country as the ongoing United States-Israel military campaign against Iran entered its ninth day on Sunday, even as authorities say the students have been moved to relatively safer locations. Families and officials said nearly 596 Kashmiri students from different medical []

SRINAGAR: Russia has said it is not neutral in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, with Moscow expressing support for Tehran, the countrys ambassador to the United Kingdom stated in an interview with Sky News. Speaking to Trevor Phillips, Russian ambassador Andrei Kelin said Russia was not neutral in the situation and described Moscow as supportive []

SRINAGAR: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date for submission of online application forms for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEETUG) 2026. According to a public notice issued by the agency on March 8, the deadline for submitting the NEET (UG)2026 application form has been extended to March 11, 2026, at []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized six vehicles and two JCB machines allegedly involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals in Anantnag and Ganderbal districts, officials said on Sunday. Acting on specific information about illegal mining activities in Sandren Nala, a police team from Police Post Janglatmandi carried out a raid near []

SRINAGAR: A film production unit shooting a horror film titled Pashaan has brought unusual activity to the remote village of Nagranar in Handwara area of north Kashmirs Kupwara district, where locals say a movie is being filmed for the first time. The project, produced by Dharma Productions Private Limited drawn attention from residents as film []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir cricket team, fresh from its historic Ranji Trophy triumph, received a rousing welcome on Sunday after arriving in Jammu following their title-winning victory over Karnataka in the prestigious domestic cricket tournament. The victorious players were greeted by enthusiastic crowds who lined the streets to celebrate the teams achievement, which is []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday said the government is closely monitoring the situation of Indian citizens, particularly students from Jammu and Kashmir, who are currently stranded in Iran amid the ongoing conflict in the region. Speaking to reporters, Choudhary said the government remains in constant touch with authorities regarding the safety of []

SRINAGAR: In the Mirpora locality of Naidkhai village in north Kashmirs Bandipora, celebrations are underway after a visually impaired youth, Irfan Ahmad Lone, qualified the prestigious civil services examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, securing an All India Rank of 957. According to The Times of India, the Lone family has set up []

SRINAGAR: A 40-year-old labourer died after falling from a poplar tree in Ari Goripora area of Kangan in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Sunday, officials said. The deceased was identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Mir, son of Abdul Khaliq Mir, a resident of Ari Goripora Kangan. Officials said the man was reportedly working when he accidentally []

SRINAGAR: The government on Sunday decided to reopen all educational institutions in Kashmir region on Monday. The decision comes a week after the government had ordered closure of all educational institutions as a precautionary measure. Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that the schools, colleges and universities in all districts of Kashmir region will reopen on []

SRINAGAR: Police on Sunday said that they have registered an FIR against an individual for circulating provocative and unverified videos on Instagram in the Chadoora area. In a handout, the police said that Police Station Chadoora received information that one Suhail Ahmad Bhat, S/o Nazir Ahmad Bhat, resident of Kuthipora Chadoora, had uploaded videos on []

SRINAGAR: Former president of Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith, Maulana Mohammad Abdullah Tari, passed away on Sunday after a prolonged illness. He was around 86. Tari served the District Institute of Education (DIE) as a trainer, and teachers and post-retirement remained busy with religious activities. Family sources said Tari had been suffering from senile dementia for some time. []

SRINAGAR: Newly constructed tourist huts built by the Tourism Department in the picturesque Shikargah area of Tral in south Kashmirs Pulwama district have allegedly been left abandoned, drawing sharp criticism from locals who say that crores of rupees spent on the project are going to waste due to official neglect. Residents of Tral and its []

SRINAGAR: Thieves allegedly cut CCTV camera lines and stole underground BSNL cables in the Poune market area of Reasi district during the night, police said. The incident has raised concern as the cables had been recently laid to improve telecommunications connectivity in the area. According to police, unidentified miscreants first disabled surveillance cameras by cutting []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday inaugurated the new headquarters of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) at Sidhra in Jammu and also opened the ACB APKS branch office at Awantipora, underscoring the administrations commitment to transparency and a corruption-free governance system. In a post on X, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor said the two []

SRINAGAR: Principal and Dean of Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag, Prof Dr Rukhsana Najeeb, has been honoured with an appreciation award by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda in recognition of her outstanding and exemplary services in promoting affordable healthcare and strengthening the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana. The award was presented []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Surinder Choudhary on Sunday virtually laid the foundation stones for several key road projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) at the PWD Guest House in Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. The event was attended by Satish Sharma and Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma, along with []

SRINAGAR: Anxiety and uncertainty continue to grip several families across Kashmir whose children are pursuing higher education in Iran, as the ongoing war-like situation in the country has heightened fears about the safety and mental well-being of hundreds of Indian students. Concerned parents and stranded students have urged the Government of India (GoI) to immediately []

SRINAGAR: Two persons were injured after a Tata Mobile vehicle rolled down the road in the Karnah area of North Kashmir Kupwara district on Saturday, officials said. Officials said that the Tata Mobile vehicle bearing registration number JK02GB-2430 was travelling from Tanghdar towards Dildar Bhatpora in Karnah when it lost control and rolled down from []

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against seven accused persons in connection with the alleged misappropriation of government funds meant for the construction of a school building in Kupwara district. The chargesheet in FIR No. 43/2018 was presented before the Court of the []

by Dr Kehkashan Iqbal Declining public health is linked to commercialisation of healthcare, weak regulation, unethical doctor-pharma ties and eroding ethics, raising urgent concerns about accountability and reform The health of a society is a direct reflection of the integrity of its healthcare system, which is measured not merely by statistics but by the well-being []

SRINAGAR: National Conference Additional General Secretary Ajay Kumar Sadhotra on Saturday called for imbibing the teachings of Guru Ravidas to build a harmonious and just society based on equality, compassion and mutual respect. Sadhotra was addressing a congregation organised in connection with the 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas by the Guru Ravidas Satsang Society []

SRINAGAR: Parents of students studying in Iran met the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, seeking urgent evacuation of their children amid escalating tensions and security concerns in the country. During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner assured the parents that authorities are actively working on the matter, though the process may take some time. Several parents later gathered []

SRINAGAR: The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) on Saturday expressed serious concern over an incident of alleged illegal excavation carried out in the hinterland of the flood embankment of Doodganga Nallah near the Channapora bridge crossing during the intervening night. According to the group, unidentified persons reportedly excavated earth up to a depth of nearly five []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday instructed the Power Development Department to enforce strict safety protocols for field staff and work towards achieving zero casualty among linemen while on duty. The chief minister issued the directive while addressing the Lineman Diwas event organised by the Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited (JPDCL), []

SRINAGAR: In a move aimed at expanding its retail lending footprint beyond Jammu and Kashmir and improving credit access, Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Saturday formally launched co-lending partnerships with two leading non-banking financial companies for home loans and gold loans. Under the arrangement, the bank has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Home First []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday inaugurated the infrastructure upgradation and beautification works at the revered Shiv Khori Shrine in Reasi district, aimed at enhancing facilities for pilgrims and boosting spiritual tourism in the region. The infrastructure upgrade and beautification works at the holy Shiv Khori Shrine were completed by JSW Group under its []