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Srinagar,: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday enhanced the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns, including Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs), from Rs 12,300 to Rs 25,000, following prolonged protests by medical interns demanding fulfilment of the governments assurance. According to an order issued by the Health and Medical Education Department, the enhanced stipend []

Jammu: In a major breakthrough on the narco-terror front under Operation Sanjeevani, Jammu Police recovered commercial quantity of narcotics, comprising 804 grams of heroin and 1.114 kg of opium, from RS Pura area. In a handout, the Police said the case originated on October 20, 2026, when Police Station R.S. Pura received information regarding consumption []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday vowed to root out terrorism and separatist elements from Jammu and Kashmir, warning those supporting terrorism that they would be found and punished under the law. In a statement , Police Commemoration Day, LG Sinha paid tribute to police personnel who laid down their lives in the line []

BANDIPORA: Bandipora Police observed Police Commemoration Day-2026 with solemnity and reverence at District Police Lines Bandipora, paying heartfelt tributes to the brave police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty while safeguarding the nations security, unity and integrity. The main ceremony was attended by Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Ms. Indu Kanwal Chib-JKAS, []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police will track down those supporting terrorism and ensure they face the full force of law, Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat warned on Wednesday, asserting that the days of terror supporters are numbered. Addressing a gathering on Police Commemoration Day 2026, DGP Prabhat, vowed to completely uproot terrorism and []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have expressed deep sorrow over the tragic bus accident in Ramnagar area of Udhampur district that claimed two lives and left several others injured. In a condolence message, LG Manoj Sinha as per GNS said, Distressed to learn about the loss of lives due to []

Jammu: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu Tejinder Singh on Wednesday paid tribute to nine Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty, reiterating the forces commitment to maintaining peace, stability and security in the region. Paying homage to the fallen personnel in Jammu, the IGP said their []

Kupwara: A 58-year-old woman died after she fell unconscious at an orchard in the Bagatpora area of Handwara in north Kashmirs Kupwara district, officials said. An official said that the woman fell unconscious at her orchard fields near Bagatpora late Tuesday evening. He said police soon arrived at the spot and shifted her to Government []

Ramnagar: At least 10 people were injured after a bus met with an accident at Gulli Gala Latti in Ramnagar area of Udhampur district on Wednesday. No casualties have been reported so far. Reports said that a bus bearing registration number JK02AL-3477, which was on its way from Pachiound to Ramnagar, met with an accident []

Srinagar: A minor girl from Rafiabad area of Baramulla who had been missing since October 19 has been found at Dargah Hazratbal in Srinagar. Officials said that the girl was traced on Wednesday after massive search was launched by Sopore police along with her family. Meanwhile, the family has appealed to the general public and []

Says Kashmiris branded, harassed inside & outside J&K Srinagar, Oct 20: Srinagar Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday said there is a hostile atmosphere for Kashmiris in other parts of the country, citing the recent stoning of Jammu and Kashmir-bound buses in Haryana, and alleged that making Kashmiris scapegoats has become very easy in []

Says no place for those who finance, support, or shelter terrorists Dushanbe, Oct 20: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the entire ecosystem of terrorism must be firmly and collectively dismantled, underlining that there can be no place for those who finance, support, or shelter terrorists. Addressing the SCO Council of Heads of []

New Delhi, Oct 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called upon citizens to adopt a Nation First pledge to jointly identify and defeat the enemies of Maa Bharati, especially forces that harm national honour, divide society and harbour hatred toward Indian culture. Participating in the Vijaya Dashami celebrations in the national capital, Modi also []

Srinagar, Oct 20: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally dry weather till October 23, while rain in the plains and light snowfall over higher reaches are possible on October 24, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said on Tuesday. According to the weather forecast, conditions are expected to remain largely dry across the Union Territory []

Srinagar, Oct 20: Kashmiri Pandits and other Hindus living in Kashmir on Tuesday celebrated Dussehra, a festival that marks the victory of good over evil, officials said. Hundreds of people, including tourists, thronged the Sher-e-Kashmir cricket stadium to celebrate the festival organised by Kashmiri Pandit Sangarsh Samiti, they said. Giant effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakaran and []

Srinagar, Oct 20: Continuing its drive against the menace of drugs, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday arrested six drug peddlers in Shopian, Kulgam and Anantnag districts and recovered contraband substances from their possession. In Shopian, a police party from Police Station Heerpora, during routine naka checking at Circuit House, intercepted an Alto car bearing []

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Srinagar: In a significant decision for medical trainees in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has approved a substantial hike in the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns, from Rs 12,300 to Rs 25,000. The revision marks an increase of Rs 12,700 per month. The support of Health and Medical Education Minister Ms. []

CHANDIGARH: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Punjab on Tuesday as part of his day-long visit to Gurdaspur, Sangrur and Mansa to meet the family members of those who died in incidents linked to the opposition to the drug menace in the state. Ahead of Shahs Punjab visit, tight security arrangements have been made []

Rajouri: Eminent Islamic scholar Mufti Muneer Hussain of Thanamandi in Rajouri district passed away on Monday at the age of 85. Reports said said that his wife had passed away yesterday and her Nimaz-e-Janaza was offered today, while Mufti Muneer Hussain passed away today. His son had also passed away several days ago. His Nimaz-e-Janaza []

NEW DELHI:US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will begin his three-day visit to India on Tuesday to advance bilateral ties in energy, trade and investment, defence, critical technologies, and exchange views on the West Asia crisis. Rubios second India visit this year comes amid persistent friction in bilateral ties. During his earlier trip in May, []

DC visits UPHC Lal Bazar, urges eligible seniors to enrol for 5 lakh health cover SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Monday visited the Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) Lal Bazar and presided over an awareness cum registration camp for senior citizens aged 70 years and above under the Vay Vandana Scheme. []

SRINAGAR: Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), J&K, Athar Aamir Ul Shafi, on Monday conducted an extensive visit to SKIMS Medical College & Hospital, Bemina, Srinagar, to review healthcare delivery systems and ongoing developmental infrastructure projects. A comprehensive review meeting was convened with hospital administration and the discussions centered primarily on strengthening Maternal and Child []

AWANTIPORAA: As part of its ongoing drive against illegal mining, J&K Police in Awantipora has intensified patrolling and surveillance across the police district to prevent the unlawful exploitation of natural resources. During patrolling at Rathsuna, a police team headed by SHO Police Station Tral, , and at Dogripora, a police team headed by In-Charge Police []

SRINAGAR: Secretary, Planning Development and Monitoring Department, Dr. Owais Ahmad on Monday chaired a meeting to review the overall functioning of J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency (JKERA), nodal agency for implementation of all externally aided projects in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Executive Officer JKERA Akriti Sagar informed that since its creation in []

Experts from Kenya, Finland, Ethiopia, India unite to advance digital inclusion SRINAGAR: The Department of Psychology, University of Kashmir (KU), in collaboration with the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS), Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, began a week-long international workshop on Digital Wellbeing and Inclusion for Neurodiversity at the Main Campus. The workshop is []

SRINAGAR: The Department of Civil Engineering and Department of Mathematics at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Monday jointly organised a guest lecture on Advances in Computational Fluid Dynamics: From Mesoscale Modelling to Real-World Engineering Applications . The lecture was delivered by Prof. Dhiraj V. Patil, Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, []

BANDIPORA: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Bandipora-1, SKUAST-Kashmir, conducted its fourth farmer training programme on Makhana cultivation under the Central Sector Scheme on Development of Makhana, in collaboration with the Department of Rakhs and Farms, Kashmir. The programme focused on cultivation practices, crop management and the commercial potential of Makhana as an alternative income-generating enterprise in []

Srinagar, Oct 19: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said the attacks on Jammu and Kashmir-registered buses in the neighbouring states can worsen the situation and should be stopped immediately. Regarding the attack carried out on buses in Haryana, Omar (Abdullah) sahib has told the Chief Minister of Haryana that immediate action should be []

Srinagar, Oct 19: With the commencement of annual regular Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) exams, nearly 97,000 students appeared for the Class 10th exams on Monday. The officials said that the exam was held in 1,003 centres across Kashmir and a few districts of winter-zone areas of Jammu division. JKBOSE has said []

Anti-trafficking conference in Sgr calls for better coordination, cyber capacity Srinagar, Oct 19: Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir on Monday convened a Union Territory-level conference on Anti-Human Trafficking at Tagore Hall, Srinagar, with IGP Crime Sarah Rizvi directing a comprehensive, coordinated and victim-centric response to trafficking and flagging cyber-enabled exploitation and cyber slavery as emerging []

Say timely intervention during golden hour often determines survival Call for trained staff, efficient referral systems to reduce preventable deaths Srinagar, Oct 19: Strengthening emergency medical services and upgrading trauma care facilities at district and sub-district hospitals across Jammu and Kashmir could significantly reduce preventable deaths and disabilities, medical experts have said, stressing that timely []

Srinagar, Oct 19: Srinagar International Airport has withdrawn restrictions limiting operations to 8 am to 5 pm, paving the way for flights beyond 5 pm, subject to operational requirements, ahead of the winter schedule beginning October 25. An official said that the restrictions on airport operational hours have been withdrawn, allowing flight operations to be []

Srinagar, Oct 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha have extended greetings and best wishes to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasions of Maha Navami and Vijayadashmi, celebrated as Dussehra and Durga Puja in various parts of the country. The Chief Minister said the festivals embody the timeless values []

Srinagar, Oct 19: Armys Northern Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Monday visited forward areas in north Kashmir to review the operational preparedness of the units deployed there. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC, on his visit to North #Kashmir, reviewed the operational preparedness of units deployed in forward areas, the Armys Northern Command posted on []

Srinagar: Srinagar International Airport has withdrawn restrictions limiting operations to 8 am to 5 pm, allowing flights beyond 5 pm subject to operational requirements, an official said on Monday. An official from Srinagar International Airport said that the restrictions have been withdrawn ahead of the winter schedule, which will come into effect on October 25. []

SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has asked Union Home Minister Amit Shah for dedicated funding for Prasar Bharti Jammu and Kashmir and special schemes under the Culture Ministry to support the creative fraternity in the Union Territory. In a letter to Shah earlier this month, Mehbooba said artists, musicians, writers, theatre practitioners, and filmmakers are []

BUDGAM Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said the expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers would take place after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returns to the Valley. Speaking to reporters in Budgam, Dr Farooq said the Cabinet expansion would take place after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha []

Reasi: A 45-year-old woman was injured after jumping from a window upon seeing her son hanging at their home in the Mahore area of Jammus Reasi district on Monday, officials said. An official said that a heart-wrenching incident occurred in Baggodas village of Mahore tehsil, where a young boy was found hanging at his home []

Poonch: A man was killed and four others injured after a landslide struck a road construction site in the Sawajian area of Jammus Poonch district on Monday, officials said. An official said that the incident occurred at Agan Pathri village in Sawajian when the man was engaged in a road construction project. He said the []

Srinagar: PDP President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday hit out at Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over the felling of Chinar trees, saying centuries-old icons of Kashmir cannot be compensated by planting saplings. Taking to X, Mehbooba wrote, A Chinar takes generations to reach its glory yet Omar Abdullah thinks saplings can compensate []

Srinagar: The body of a labourer from Kokernag who had been missing for several days was found in Punjab and has reached his home, officials said on Monday. Officials said that a missing report was lodged on September 26 regarding Aijaz Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Majeed Dar, resident of Darpora, Hallpora, Gadool Kokernag, aged []

Kupwara: A 55-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a Tata Mobile vehicle in the Kralgund area of north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Monday morning, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred when a Tata Mobile vehicle bearing registration number JK09-6657 hit the man in the Budbugh, Ashpora area of Kralgund, Kupwara. He []

Pulwama: A 70-year-old woman was allegedly murdered inside her home in south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Monday morning, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Jani Begum, wife of Amin Bhat, resident of Parigam Pulwama. Locals said that an unidentified person allegedly entered the house during Fajr prayers and slit her throat with a []

Kishtwar: In a major breakthrough, Kishtwar Police has cracked the murder case of a missing Special Police Officer (SPO) and arrested two accused. An official said that on October 15, family members reported that SPO Bashir Ahmed, posted at police picket Trigam, had gone missing along with his service weapon. Following the complaint, multiple teams []

Delegation submits memorandum; demands clarification on public expenditure Seeks revival of DD Srinagar, DD Kashir productions SRINAGAR: A delegation of Kashmir Film & Television Artists (KFTA), led by its Chairman Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan and accompanied by Zameer Ashai, Shahid Lateef, Afnan Ashai and others, met Ghulam Ahmad Mir, MLA Dooru and Leader of the []

Proposes weekly doctor visits JAMMU: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said the close relationship between the Army and local residents, coupled with effective coordination with civilian authorities, strengthens public confidence and enhances the sense of security in remote areas of Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office was speaking []

Speakers describe Hajin as cultural capital of J&K HAJIN: Halqa-e-Adab Sonawari, in collaboration with Adabi Markaz Kamraz (AMK), on Sunday observed the Day of Ancestors at the Town Hall of Municipal Committee Hajin to pay tribute to the renowned poets, writers and cultural figures who have enriched the literary heritage of the area. The historic []

LEH: A Ceremonial Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, presided over by Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, was held at Leh today to commemorate the historic inauguration of the Ladakh Bench, marking a significant milestone in bringing constitutional []

RAJOURI: IGP Traffic J&K M. Suleman Choudhary chaired a coordination meeting with officers of District Police and Traffic Police at DPL Rajouri to discuss measures to streamline traffic management, strengthen road safety and reduce road accidents and traffic congestion across the RajouriPoonch region. The meeting was attended by DIGP Rajouri-Poonch Range Sandeep Wazir; SSP Rajouri []