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Senior Counsel Adv. Zaffar Shah Calls For Collective Action To Save Youth From Drug Addiction Srinagar: A community awareness and empowerment programme titled Resilient Minds, Drug-Free Future was organised by Common Interest Conversations at Amar Singh Club Srinagar, bringing together intellectuals, legal experts, educationists, psychiatrists, doctors, social activists and civil society members to deliberate on []

To have constitutional safeguards on Art 371 model Srinagar: The prolonged standoff between Ladakh and the Union Government over safeguards and the form of elected governance has almost come to an end, with both sides reaching an understanding on key issues on Friday. Two groups spearheading the agitation in the Union Territory claimed that they []

Film aims to spread anti-drug message Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday unveiled the poster of Ek Galat Kadam, an awareness short film on drug abuse, at Lok Bhavan. The short film features Mahira Tandon, the Youth Ambassador of Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan. The LG congratulated and extended his best wishes to the entire []

NC-Congress alliance intact, BJP creating noise Srinagar: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday said the elected government had no involvement in the demolition drive in Jammus Sidhra area, asserting that the matter was under investigation. Speaking to reporters here, Dr Abdullah said, We are not involved in this. Those who have done []

Raises MSME credit concerns before Parl Standing Committee on Industry Srinagar: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Friday urged strict implementation of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs in Jammu & Kashmir, alleging that banks continue to demand collateral despite government-backed guarantees. During a meeting with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industry, []

Srinagar: In a decisive move to strengthen the fight against substance abuse in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today called for adopting a comprehensive roadmap and awareness mechanism in all educational institutions and coaching centres across Jammu and Kashmir to identify and prevent drug abuse []

One-way traffic at key locations; e-rickshaw zones notified Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired the 5th meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on Traffic Management System to review the implementation of a comprehensive action plan aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving mobility in the twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar. The meeting was []

Srinagar: In a concerted effort to combat drug trafficking and illegal narcotics trade under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, police across multiple districts have taken stringent action against notorious drug peddlers by attaching their properties, including houses, shops, and land, in line with the NDPS Act. In a major crackdown, Baramulla police []

Srinagar: Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Friday called upon Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here, an official spokesman said. Lt Gen Ghai, who is the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy), called on the J-K LG at the Raj Bhavan here, the spokesman said. Lt Gen Ghai was []

Sub-Committee reviews public issues, asks for identification of chronic problem areas SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday chaired a meeting of the Sub-Committee constituted to examine the issues related to Gair MumkinKhads in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting, held at the Civil Secretariat Srinagar, was attended by Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology []

Srinagar: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, while speaking at the Friday congregation at the historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar, said: Today, as we gather at this historic pulpit of Jama Masjid, our hearts are filled with pain and disappointment that we were once again not allowed to visit Mazar e shuhuda Eidgah to pay tribute []

JAMMU: A 22-year-old woman allegedly set herself ablaze here after her boyfriend did not respond to her phone calls, police said on Friday. The incident occurred near the Tawi bridge area on Thursday when the woman allegedly poured an inflammable substance on herself and set herself on fire in a fit of rage, they said. []

CHENNAI: AM Shahjahan and Vanni Arasu, legislators belonging to the IUML and VCK respectively were sworn in as ministers by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday in a simple ceremony held at the Lok Bhavan here. In the presence of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Shahjahan who won from Papanasam Assembly constituency and Vanni Arasu, []

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday said the US will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, stirring confusion following weeks of changing statements from Trump and his administration about reducing not increasing the American military footprint in Europe. The Trump administration has said it was reducing levels in Europe by about 5,000 []

69 livestock killed in lightning strike in Pahalgam Flood-like situation in Bandipora Thunderstorms, gusty winds to continue MeT forecasts hot, dry weather from May 26-28 Srinagar: Upper reaches of North Kashmirs Bandipora district, Drass and Zojila areas witnessed fresh snowfall on Thursday while moderate to heavy rainfall lashed several parts of []

West Asia crisis, economic preparedness key Cabinet reshuffle speculation intensifies New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a crucial high-level review meeting involving Union Cabinet ministers, ministers of state with independent charge, and ministers of state, shortly after returning from his five-nation diplomatic tour spanning the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, []

Every child deserves access to healthy food; ensure no child is left behind Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday laid the foundation stone of Akshaya Patras centralized kitchen facility in Katra. Once operational, this facility will provide 5000 nutritious meals to school children every day. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also spoke about []

Criminal law cannot be used as weapon of persecution Jammu: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed an FIR registered against former Ranji cricketer Majid Yaqoob Dar in an alleged date-of-birth manipulation case, observing that criminal proceedings cannot be allowed to become a weapon of persecution. Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal passed []

Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Thursday said all necessary arrangements for smooth celebration of Eid-ul-Adha across the city have been finalised, while fencing work on Budshah Bridge and Cement Kadal will also commence shortly. Speaking to reporters here, the DC, as per KNO, said a detailed meeting has been held with all []

Srinagar: Police along with security forces have arrested a militant associate in Mohammadpora, area of Kulgam and recovered explosive substance and incriminating material from his possession. Kulgam Police in a joint operation with Army (34 RR) and CRPF (18 Bn) at village Mohammadpora, Kulgam intercepted one suspicious person. During his personal search, officers present were []

Six peddlers arrested, contraband substances seized Srinagar: Continuing its relentless campaign to eradicate drug menace across Jammu and Kashmir, J&K Police achieved significant success in recent operations under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan. Through multiple coordinated actions, police arrested six drug peddlers in different districtsBaramulla, Anantnag, and Kulgamand recovered large quantities of contraband []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau on Thursday arrested two government officials red-handed for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe, officials said. The ACB received a complaint stating that two employees Ziladar and Patwari posted in Anantnag Irrigation Division are demanding a bribe of Rs 1,00,000 from him, a spokesman of the ACB []

Srinagar: The search operation to trace the youth who had allegedly jumped into river Jhelum from Budshah Bridge in Lal Chowk here continued for the second consecutive day on Thursday, officials said. They said SDRF deep divers were also pressed into the search operation, but no trace of the person was found. Officials said that []

Srinagar: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has floated a tender to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed four-laning of the Katra-Reasi-Mahor-Gulabgarh-Nandimarg-Kulgam corridor, linking it with NH-44 in Jammu and Kashmir. The tender covers consultancy services for the DPR of the highway project aimed at improving connectivity between Jammu and Kashmir []

Handwara: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Thursday said that had Jammu and Kashmir retained statehood, not a single house would have been razed, asserting that the elected government currently has limited powers and key decisions are being taken by the bureaucracy. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters during his visit to []

Conducts extensive tour of border areas of Uri Assesses dev progress, addresses public outreach progs URI: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday said the government has accelerated facility creation and is committed to develop rural areas at par with urban areas and cities of Jammu and Kashmir. The Deputy Chief Minister said this while []

URI: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday visited the Kaman Post in Uri and reviewed the facilities and tourism potential of the border area. During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister interacted with senior officers of army and inspected the Kaman Learning Centre, library and auditorium facilities established at the post. He appreciated the []

GANDERBAL: Dr Sakina Akhtar, Hindi Adhikari, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) has been conferred with Lal Ded National Award 2021 by Sarhad in recognition to her contribution towards Hindi language and literature, Rajbhasha implementation and cultural studies. Shri Manoj Sinha Ji, Honble Lt Governor, Jammu & Kashmir, gave the award to Dr Sakeena at SKICC, []

SRINAGAR: In a series of decisive actions aimed at eradicating narcotics and illegal poppy cultivation, Jammu and Kashmir Police has launched a comprehensive campaign across the region, registering multiple cases, destroying illicit crops, seizing contraband, and intensifying public awareness efforts. These measures are part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan and a []

Emphasizes robust connectivity network for sustainable growth BUDGAM: Marking a significant milestone for the regional infrastructure, Speaker Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, on Wednesday officially inaugurated a newly constructed double lane 25-meter bridge with total width of 11.70 meter at Chowdrigund on Nallah Apzari, Chadoora. The bridge, constructed with an estimated cost of 474.65 lakh, []

BANDIPORA: Working under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor SKUAST-Kashmir, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai and instrumental support by the Director Extension-cum-Dean Faculty of Horticulture, Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth, the varsity is moving ahead to revitalize further the potato seed production system across Gurez valley. In this endeavour, the Division of Vegetable Science (FoH) in collaboration with []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council congratulated J&Ks ace Sabre Fencer Vishal Thappar on his selection to represent India in the Senior Fencing Sabre World Cup scheduled to be held at Cairo, Egypt from May 22 to 24, 2026. Vishal Thappar earned his place in the Indian team after an impressive performance during the three-phase []

SRINAGAR: Vice Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Lake Conservation and Management Authority (JKLCMA), Khurshid Ahmad Shah, on Wednesday visited Tailbal, Batapora, HabakShanpora and BaghiChandpora areas to inspect various inflow channels of Dal Lake and review the status of land acquired by the Authority on the ground. The Vice Chairman was accompanied by the Collector, Naib Tehsildar, []

Gadget addiction harming youth, holistic education needed: Mirwaiz Says Islam emphasises intellectual, physical, moral, spiritual development Tibetan Public School student bags first position, Burn Hall second Special magazine edition on Shaheed-e-Millat released SRINAGAR: A seminar titled Holistic Education for a Healthy Society: Nurturing the Mind and Body was held on Wednesday at the []

NC govt orders FRA probe, BJP says court orders followed Inhuman, unjust, cruel assault on humanity: Dr Farooq With Eid days away, families pushed into unimaginable suffering Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Wednesday strongly condemned the demolition drive in Sidhra, which left dozens of tribal families homeless, calling it []

Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday constituted a committee to probe possible violations of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 during the demolition of tribal houses in Sidhra, Jammu, on Tuesday. The Department of Tribal Affairs has set up a two-member committee to enquire into and report on any violations of the Act during []

Says NC govt cannot control all officers in UT Urges Centre to rehabilitate affected families Uri: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Wednesday termed the demolition of houses belonging to tribal families in Sidra area of Jammu as unfortunate and said such actions should not have taken place. Speaking to reporters during his visit []

Says 14 lakh kanals allegedly encroached in Jammu, but poor rendered homeless Srinagar: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) has strongly condemned the demolition drive carried out in Sidra and other parts of Jammu, terming the action inhumane, anti-poor and a direct assault on economically weaker and tribal families. AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi Inam Un []

Jammu: The Congress in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday demanded a high-level inquiry headed by a sitting or retired high court judge into the recent eviction and demolition drive in the forest area of Jammu, alleging that the action was arbitrary, inhuman and illegal. Police and forest department on Tuesday carried out a massive anti-encroachment []

Srinagar: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq on Wednesday expressed alarm over the large-scale demolition and displacement of tribal Gujjar and Bakerwal communities in Jammus Sidra area, alleging selective targeting of communities under the garb of law enforcement. In a post on X, the Mirwaiz said the development has rendered families homeless and accused authorities []

Court directions of 2020 being implemented Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary Ashok Koul on Wednesday said the ongoing anti-encroachment drives in Jammu are being carried out strictly against illegal occupations of government and forest land, asserting that no genuine residential structures have been touched during the process. Speaking during a []

Srinagar: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday said the enquiry ordered by the Jammu and Kashmir government into violation of the Forest Rights Act during a demolition drive in Jammu was a mere eyewash. He said the probe will serve its purpose only if the affected peoples claims under the Forest Rights Act []

Urges them to defend unity, integrity of motherland Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday presented appointment letters to newly appointed constables of Jammu & Kashmir Police. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor urged the new recruits to dedicate themselves to defending the unity and integrity of the motherland and to strengthen the proud legacy []

No one can ever forget his sacrifice: Education Minister Anantnag: Government High School Hapatnar was on Wednesday renamed as Shaheed Adil Hussain Shah Memorial High School Hapatnar, with Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, presiding over the ceremony and calling the slain youth a national hero. The renaming fulfills a promise made by []

Srinagar: An unidentified person allegedly jumped into the river Jhelum from Budshah Bridge in Srinagars Lal Chowk area on Wednesday late evening, officials said. An official said that the person jumped into the river from the bridge late this evening. He said that soon after the incident, police rushed to the spot, while teams from []

Jammu: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today presented appointment letters to newly appointed constables of Jammu & Kashmir Police. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor urged the new recruits to dedicate themselves to defending the unity and integrity of the motherland and to strengthen the proud legacy of this force. We must remain constantly []

SRINAGAR: Reacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhis traitor remark, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said the BJP was reaping what it sowed after years of labelling Muslims and secular people as traitors. Mufti was responding to a question about Gandhi calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah traitors, who worked []

NEW DELHI: An economic storm is raging but Prime Minister Narendra Modi is handing out candy in Italy, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday after Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni posted a video of Modi gifting her a packet of Melody toffees. This isnt leadership, its a gimmick, Gandhi, who is on a visit to []

Srinagar: A man from Srinagars Mehjoor Nagar area, who was admitted to hospital with critical burn injuries, succumbed on Wednesday, officials said. Officials said that the man had suffered nearly 95 percent burn injuries after allegedly setting himself ablaze by pouring a flammable liquid at his residence and was undergoing treatment at the hospital. They []

Joins Nasha-Mukt J&K Campaign in Pulwama Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday joined peoples movement against drugs in Pulwama and addressed the citizens. He urged the people to strike the final blow against drug abuse, so together we dismantle the narco-terror network and save our young generation from addiction. This past month, Jammu Kashmir []