by Muazzam Khursheed The true challenge lies in distilling meaningful outcomes from this chaos, thereby upholding the faith the people have placed in it. Effective communication is pivotal in this process. Legislative proceedings have long been a stage for drama, humour and absurdity. The UK House of Commons has witnessed its share of spirited debates, [] The post Is Legislative Theatre a Reflection of Democracys Imperfections? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted raids at eight locations across the Jammu division in connection with a recently registered case involving the infiltration of Pakistani militants into India, official sources said. As per sources, NIA officials, assisted by the police and paramilitary CRPF, are searching for premises in districts including Reasi, [] The post NIA Raids Eight Locations in Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Suchindra Kumar on Wednesday lauded the stellar performance of the Rashtriya Rifles in restoring peace and stability in Jammu and Kashmir over the past decades. He urged all Rashtriya Rifles commanders and troops to continue operating for the people and with the people as a counter-terrorism force in the [] The post Northern Army Commander Lauds Stellar Performance of Rashtriya Rifles in Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR:Temperatures across Jammu & Kashmir showed signs of improvement today, with meteorologists predicting further relief in the coming days. However, the ongoing winter chill remains prominent, particularly in the Kashmir Valley, where Srinagar recorded its coldest night of the season so far at -0.4C. The sharp drop in temperature underscores the onset of harsher winter [] The post Temperatures Improve But Srinagar Had Seasons Coldest Night appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir governments pre-budget meetings with different departments will begin on November 27 to firm up budgetary proposals for 2025-26 and finalise revised estimates for 2024-25. This will be the first time after a gap of six years that JKs budget would be presented in the Assembly of the Union Territory. [] The post Pre-Budget Meetings with Different Departments to Begin Next Week appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A petrol pump at Bypass, Srinagar has put up a poster about road safety, declaring no fuel for vehicles driven by minors and those driving two-wheelers without helmets. The poster reads, For Two Wheelers, No Helmet, No Fuel and For Minors, No Fuel. On November 14, two young boys died, while another one [] The post Srinagar Petrol Pump Declares No Fuel for Minors, Riders Without Helmets appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The 2.5-km-long Jawahar Tunnel, a vital link that served as the primary gateway to the Kashmir Valley for decades, is nearing completion of comprehensive renovation with state-of-the-art infrastructure upgrades. Initiated in July 2023 under the Border Roads Organisations (BRO) Project BEACON, the Rs 62.5 crore project aims to modernize the 5-kilometer twin-tube tunnel [] The post Jawahar Tunnel Nears Completion, Improved Infrastructure Installed appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The number of Hajj pilgrims seems to be further dwindling as over 700 applicants have opted out of Hajj 2025, reducing the number to only 3,602. According to data, out of 4,313 applications received for the Hajj 2025, 711 pilgrims were unable to pay fees. According to the JK Hajj Executive Officer, 711 application [] The post Over 55 Per Cent Drop in Hajj Applications, 711 Opt Out After Applying appeared first on Kashmir Life .

Jammu:A former manager of a bank was on Wednesday booked for misappropriation of funds in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district, a spokesman of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said. An FIR has been registered against the accused Amit Gupta, the dismissed branch manager of Devika Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd, Chenani (Udhampur), under various sections of the [] The post Former Bank Manager Booked for Misappropriation of Funds in Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Wednesday addressed security concerns and separatism in his speech at the inauguration of the joint edition of the Jammu Film Festival (JFF) and The International Film Festival of Srinagar (TIFFS) at Aquaplex Crown, Bagh-e-Bahu, Jammu. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his congratulations to the organisers and [] The post Exemplary Punishment for Elements Who Will Compromise Indias Integrity, LG Sinha at Film Festival appeared fir

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today underscored the pivotal role of agriculture in combating climate change and revitalising the economy of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the inauguration of the four-day National Agriculture Summit and Farmers Fair-2024 at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu, he urged a renewed focus on modern agricultural [] The post At SKUAST, Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Talks Climate Change appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is set to welcome a new thematic attraction as a Chrysanthemum Theme Park, named Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, is being developed at the Botanical Garden in Srinagar. The ambitious project, which will span 100 kanal of land, is being executed at an estimated cost of Rs 1.87 crore and is expected to open to [] The post Kashmir to Get Chrysanthemum Park with Rs 1.87 Crore Investment appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested eight drug peddlers and seized contraband substances, vehicles, and cash in operations conducted across Srinagar, Baramulla, and Anantnag districts. In a related development, a vehicle purchased using proceeds from alleged drug trafficking was confiscated in Handwara, a police spokesman said. In Srinagar, a police team from Soura [] The post Eight Drug Peddlers Arrested Across Kashmir; Contraband, Proceeds Seized appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Department, Kashmir on Wednesday said that weather will remain dry till November 30 and the night temperatures will further fall in Srinagar and go up to minus 1.5. It said in the hilly areas there was a possibility that the night temperature may plummet to minus 5 degrees Celsius. Hinting at [] The post MeT Predicts Dry Weather for Next Ten Days appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: A delegation of Jammu Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) visited the Rainawari area of Zadibal to assess the extensive damage caused by a devastating fire that left several families displaced and homeless. During their visit, the delegation met with the affected families to understand their immediate needs and assured them of the partys full [] The post PDP Leaders Visit Fire-Hit Rainawari, Assure Displaced Families of Support appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: In a move that has sparked outrage and despair, the Jammu Municipal Corporation demolished 12 temporary shops operated by Kashmiri Pandit migrants in Muthi township on the outskirts of Jammu. The affected shopkeepers allege that the demolition was carried out without prior notice, leaving them without a source of livelihood. The Kashmiri Pandits, who [] The post Jammu MC Demolish Shops of Migrant Kashmiri Pandits, Leaving Families Devastated appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Senior National Conference leader Nasir Aslam Wani on Wednesday claimed that Articles 370 and 35A would not have been revoked in Jammu and Kashmir had the PDP not joined hands with the BJP in 2014 to form government in the erstwhile state. He alleged that the Mehbooba Mufti-led party thought of contributing to the [] The post Article 370 Would Not Have Been Revoked Had PDP Not Joined Hands With BJP: NC leader Wani appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In a joint operation, Handwara police and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Muneer Ahmad Banday, a proclaimed offender with a bounty of Rs 5 lakh, in Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir. According to an official police release, Banday, a resident of Banday Mohalla in Handwara, had been on the run since June 2020. He [] The post High-Profile Offender Fleeing for 3 Years Arrested by JK Police, NIA appeared first on Kashmir Life .

LUCKNOW: FIL Industries Private Limited, a prominent player in agriculture, food processing, and diversified sectors, participated in the 16th Edition of Confederation of Indian Industrys (CII) AgroTech India Krishi Bharat, held from 15-18 November 2024 at Vrindavan Grounds, Lucknow. The event was inaugurated by the Honble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath. [] The post Kashmir Agri Major, FIL Industries Showcases Innovations at CII AgroTech India 2024 appeared first on Kashm

SRINAGAR: Minister Satish Sharma on Wednesday announced that an enhanced ration quota and 12 gas cylinders will be given as a New Year gift to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters, Minister Sharma assured that comprehensive arrangements have been made for the upcoming winter season. He also reaffirmed that the restoration of [] The post JK to Receive Enhanced Ration Quota, 12 Gas Cylinders in 2024: Satish Sharma appeared first on Kashmir Life .

GANDHINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the BJP-led central government has successfully reduced violence in Jammu and Kashmir, the North-East, and Naxal-affected regions by 70 per cent over the last 10 years. Speaking at the 50th All India Police Science Conference at Rashtriya Raksha University, Shah said the coming decade would [] The post Jammu Kashmir Records 70 Percent Reduction in Violence in Past Decade: Home Minister appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, announced on Wednesday that the government is committed to ensuring the permanent rehabilitation of families affected by the recent fire in Rainawari, Srinagar, and other inhabitants of Dal Lake. Speaking to reporters after visiting the affected families in the interiors of Dal Lake, Wani said [] The post Rainawari Fire Victims Receive Rs 2.3 Lakh Relief, Govt Promises Permanent Rehabilitation appeared first on Kashmir Life .

LEH: Director General Medical Service (DGMS) of Indian Army, Lieutenant General Sadhna S Nair, on Tuesday visited base camp of the world highest and coldest battlefield, Siachen glacier in Ladakh, and reviewed the medical operations. Lt Gen Sadhna S Nair, DGMS (Army) andSenior Colonel Comandant, AMC, visited Siachen base camp and Kumar base to review [] The post DGMS Visits Siachen Base Camp to Review Medical Operations appeared first on Kashmir Life .

After going through the two latest novels of Ayaz Rasool Nazki, an academician and a cultural administrator, Muhammad Nadeem found the poetic plots that reflect Kashmir in a global portrayal Ayaz Rasool Nazkis novels Satisar: The Valley of Demons and The Isle of Fantasy each weave rich allegories to interrogate identity, power, and resilience in [] The post Allegory and Identity in Ayaz Rasool Nazkis Novels appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will likely inaugurate Vande Bharat train connecting Kashmir to New Delhi on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) in January. According to officials, the Vande Bharat Express train will directly connect the national capital to the valley starting January 2025. The [] The post Kashmir to Delhi Vande Bharat Express to Be Inaugurated By PM Modi in January: MoS Railways appeared first on Kas

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday called for the creation of new assets at strategic locations within and outside the Union territory to meet future needs and generate additional revenue. Abdullah, while reviewing the functioning of the Hospitality and Protocol Department, asked officials to ensure optimal utilisation, upgradation, and renovation of [] The post Omar Calls for Creation of New Assets at Strategic Locations Within, Outside JK appeared first on Kash

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has officially referred 575 lecturer (s) posts to the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) for direct quota recruitment. The break-up of these posts has been listed as per the SRO-294 dated 21.10.2005, S.O. 305 of 2024, and S.O. 176 of 2024. The vacancies [] The post School Education Department Refers 575 Lecturer Posts to JKPSC for Recruitment appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Armys 16 Corps, Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva, on Tuesday stressed the need for comprehensive operational preparedness to meet all current challenges along the Line of Control (LoC). GOC White Knight Corps and GOC Ace of Spades division visited forward areas along the Line of Control in Narian sector, [] The post GoC 16 Corps Stresses Comprehensive Operational Preparedness Along LoC appeared first on Kashmir Life .

NEW DELHI: Saira, the spouse of celebrated musician AR Rahman, has announced her decision to part ways with her husband after 29 years of marriage. The announcement, made on Tuesday through her legal representative Vandana Shah, highlighted the emotional challenges that led to the couples decision to separate. In a statement released to the [] The post After 29 Years of Marriage, Saira Separates from Oscar Winning Music Composer A R Rehman appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The direct train from Delhi to Kashmir will chug in January 2025, officials said on Tuesday. As per officials, most of the work on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project has been completed. The pending work is expected to be finished by December this year. The track between Sangaldan and Reasi is [] The post USBRL Project Near Completion, Delhi-Kashmir Train to Start in January appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Traffic Police has launched a dedicated WhatsApp helpline number to allow citizens to report traffic violations directly. The new initiative aims to address a range of traffic offences, including driving by minors, rash driving, negligent driving and other violations. Locals have hailed the move, praising the authorities for their proactive step [] The post Traffic Police Launches Helpline for Reporting Traffic Violations appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Nayeem Akhtar on Tuesday strongly criticised the Jammu and Kashmir administration, stating that they have maintained political silence on key promises made by them. Akhtar, speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a party event at the PDP headquarters in Srinagar accused the government of failing to [] The post Nayeem Akhter Accuses Omar Led Govt of Being Silent of Key Issues appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) employees have alleged that promotions are being made bypassing standard procedures, while due processes are being overlooked. Several employees alleged that some persons have been promoted out of turn at the Directorate level. This has led to discontent among employees who were rightfully due for promotion, [] The post DHSK Employees Allege Favouritism in Promotion Practices, Seek Probe appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Tuesday said there is no rift between his party and the ruling National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir. The National Conference will not become Congress and vice versa. However, there are ideological similarities between the two parties for the past several decades There might be difference of [] The post No Rift Between Congress, NC in Jammu Kashmir: G A Mir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that discussions on restoring Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir are irrelevant as the Supreme Court upheld its abrogation as constitutional. Speaking about the post-Article 370 scenario, Sinha said, After the abrogation, assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir were conducted peacefully, observed by both national and international [] The post Discussions on Restoring Article 370 in Jammu Kashmir are Irrelevant, Say LG Sinha appeared first on K

SRINAGAR: A massive fire swept through the interiors of the Aabi Gurpora area of Dal Lake Srinagar, gutting at least 18 structures, mostly wooden, the Fire Department said on Tuesday. An official from the Fire and Emergency Services Department said that the firefighters faced significant challenges in accessing the interior location, forcing them to lay [] The post Srinagar Blaze Engulfs 18 Structures appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Srinagar is grappling with a massive surge in vehicular traffic, with the number of vehicles in the city reaching an estimated four lakh, according to Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari. Of these, approximately 3.75 lakh vehicles ply within the city daily, a number that increases significantly when vehicles from other districts [] The post 1500 Minor-Driven Vehicles Ceased in Five Days, Says Kashmir RTO appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A fire broke out in the Rainawari area of central Kashmirs Srinagar district on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. An official told *Kashmir News Observer (KNO)* that at least two to three houses were affected by the blaze. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. Fire tenders were rushed to the scene [] The post Fire Breaks Out in Srinagars Rainawari, Several Houses Damaged appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In a show of compassion and solidarity, Darul Khair Mirwaiz Manzil has provided Rs 10 lakh in financial aid to families affected by a devastating fire in Warwan, Kishtwar district. The fire, which struck approximately two months ago, caused extensive damage to homes and properties, leaving many families in desperate need of assistance. The [] The post In Kashmir, Darul Khair Extends Aid to Warwan Fire Victims appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday lauded three party MLAs who raised the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A during the first session of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly earlier this month. Party President Ms. @MehboobaMufti lauded the efforts of PDP MLAs for their efforts in legislative assembly at party headquarters in Srinagar today, the [] The post Mehbooba Praises Three Party MLAs for Raising Special Status Issue in Assembly appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday hit out at the National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir over the steep hike in electricity bills. Claiming that the electricity bills were higher by nearly 50 per cent, Lone, who is MLA from Handwara, criticised the ruling party for creating an electricity mess and [] The post Sajad Lone Slams Omar Government Over Steep Hike in Power Bill appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M.V. Suchindra Kumar reviewed the security situation in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir and urged troops to maintain exemplary professionalism in conduct of operations. This comes after the district witnessed two terror incidents last week. A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) from the special forces was killed, and three [] The post Northern Army Commander Reviews Security Situation in JKs Kishtwar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Pulwama district raided the residence of GN Shaheen, a prominent leader of the Awami Itihaad Party (AIP), in the Tral area. Shaheen, an advocate and former general secretary of the High Court Bar Association, is closely associated with Engineer Rashids AIP. AIP spokesperson Inamun Nabi said the party is still [] The post House of AIP Leader Raided in South Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A sharp drop in minimum temperatures has been recorded across the Kashmir division and parts of the Jammu division, intensifying the ongoing cold wave. According to the Meteorological Centre in Srinagar, temperatures are expected to fall further by 12C at many locations over the next three days, local news agency KINS reported. The authorities [] The post Kashmir Experiences Temperature Plunge, Weather Advisory Issued appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court, in a significant ruling, reinforced the primacy of medical and forensic evidence over media reports in establishing liability for wrongful deaths. Justice Sanjay Dhar issued the judgment while hearing a petition by the sons of Satya Devi, who tragically died in 2007 due to electrocution after coming into [] The post Jammu Kashmir High Court Emphasises Role of Medical Evidence Over Media Reports appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed the Union Territory Government to finalise the creation of 334 staff posts within 60 days to address the acute shortage of personnel at the High Court and district courts, Jammu newspaper, Daily Excelsior reported. The directive, issued by a Division Bench comprising Justice Atul [] The post Jammu Kashmir High Court Orders Creation of 334 Staff Posts Within 60 Days appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A 45-year-old man was killed after being hit by a tipper in the Omoh Verinag area of South Kashmirs Anantnag district on Tuesday morning. Officials said that the man was struck by the vehicle early this morning near Omoh Verinag, resulting in his on-the-spot death. The driver of the tipper fled the scene after [] The post 45-Year-Old Killed After Being Hit by Tipper in South Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Asad Mirza The delegates at the ongoing COP29 are expected to deliver new solutions to save the world from a climate catastrophe. However, instead of focusing solely on climate warriors, these expectations should pressure the developed nationscurrently holding their purse strings tightto loosen them and take responsibility for the destruction they have caused in [] The post Will COP29 Be Able to Deliver? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

After the protracted silence of the media in Jammu and Kashmir, the Omar Abdullah-led government is keen to restore freedom so that institutions can be rebuilt for the greater good. Humaira Nabi writes about some of the challenges that the embattled fourth pillar of democracy is facing Omar Abdullah underscored his commitment to safeguarding media [] The post Kashmir: Towards A Free Media? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

NEW DELHI: Delhis hazardous air quality was a key focus at COP29, as experts warned about the health risks of air pollution and called for immediate global action. Aarti Khosla, Director of Climate Trends, sais that Delhis Air Quality Index (AQI) had reached dangerous levels, with some areas recording particulate pollution above 1,000 microgram per [] The post Delhi Air Pollution Takes Centre Stage at COP29 appeared first on Kashmir Life .