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Srinagar: BJP MLA Randhawa was marshalled out of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday amid an uproar by BJP members over the statehood resolution moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, following which the House was adjourned till Monday. e House resumed proceedings following a 30-minute adjournment, with BJP members raising slogans in protest []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday moved a resolution in the Legislative Assembly seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs full statehood. After Question Hour, the Chief Minister moved a resolution, urging the Government of India for the immediate restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. In addition to the resolutions passed by []

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that no application has been received by the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) under the Journalist Welfare Scheme (JWS) 2023. The government further said that the scheme provides financial assistance to accredited and non-accredited journalists, including freelancers, in cases of extreme []

Srinagar: The government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that it plans to undertake a field research-cum-feasibility study to assess the potential of Uri in Baramulla district for large-scale commercial plantations, particularly olive and other suitable non-fruit species. The information was provided by the Agriculture Production Department in response to a question raised by Uri []

Srinagar: The Congress on Friday staged a brief protest in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. As soon as proceedings of the House began, Congress lawmakers carrying banners that read Gyanesh Kumar resign, protect the vote, protect democracy raised slogans demanding the CECs resignation. Speaker []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government recognizes the horticulture sector as a vital part of the regions economy, supporting the livelihoods of millions. Minister Javid Ahmad Dar highlighted this during a recent session of the Legislative Assembly, emphasizing the sectors significant contribution to employment, income, and the overall economy. Dar informed the House that approximately []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has intensified efforts to regulate pesticides and promote safe, judicious use across the region, as announced by Minister Javid Ahmad Dar. Addressing the Legislative Assembly on September 24, Dar highlighted a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at preventing the sale and use of spurious and substandard pesticides, especially in light []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo on Thursday informed the J&K Legislative Assembly that the issue of maintaining the Pupil-Teacher Ratio is being addressed by providing additional staff to understaffed schools through rationalisation across J&K, including those in Uri constituency Replying to a question raised by MLA Uri Sajjad Shafi during Question Hour of the []

SRINAGAR: The Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, has taken serious note of the delay in finalisation and implementation of the proposed Government Vehicle Management Policy, 2026, and directed the Government to place a clear and definite timeline before the House during the ongoing Session. The matter came up during []

SRINAGAR: MLA Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurezi) asked for swift forest clearance of the road projects to ensure their timely completion. The Minister In-Charge PWD clarified that the matter would be taken on priority with the forest department and the connectivity Projects completed on time. MLA Nizam-ud-din Bhat raised the issue about the refusal of Environmental []

Over 100 participants competed in national-level logic & reasoning championship PAMPORE (PULWAMA): Fatima Bint Farooq emerged as the winner of Mind Maze Season II, a national-level logic and reasoning championship organised by Endeavours in collaboration with Iqbal Library, Pampore. The second season began with more than 100 participants, who competed through a rigorous, three-tier []

SRINAGAR: The Institute of Home Science (IHS), University of Kashmir (KU), inaugurated a Day Care Childrens Park and a certificate-based Bake to Earn course for young women at the Main Campus. It aims at supporting the working campus community and promoting skill development and self-reliance among young women. Day Care Childrens Park has been designed []

Accused driver arrested, vehicle seized SOPORE (BARAMULLA): Police in Sopore successfully solved a hit-and-run incident at Chak Rody Khan, Sopore, by arresting the accused driver and seizing the involved vehicle within 24 hours of the incident. The accident took place when a motorcycle with Registration No. JK09E-3415, carrying two individuals, was struck by an unidentified []

15 cases compounded with 35,000 fine SRINAGAR: In a special inspection drive, FDA, J&K has conducted food safety inspections of canteens, messes and other food premises operating in Universities, Medical Colleges, Engineering Colleges, Hospitals, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), and Gujjar &Bakerwal Hostels across all the districts to ensure the availability of safe, hygienic and wholesome []

Urges political parties not to politicise academic space SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir) on Thursday said it is committed to student aspirations, career opportunities and academic excellence, even as it appealed to political parties and external stakeholders not to politicise academic space amid student concerns over recruitment and []

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Thursday chaired a review meeting to assess the status of the implementation of the four new Labour Codes in Jammu and Kashmir, directing the concerned departments to expedite the remaining formalities and ensure a smooth transition to the new regulatory framework. The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief []

Says initiative to extend direct relief to most deserving households; rollout orders shortly Srinagar, Sep 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs commitment to provide six free LPG cooking gas cylinders annually to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families across Jammu and Kashmir has been approved by the government, marking the fulfilment of a key assurance made in []

Srinagar, Sep 24: Jammu and Kashmir Minister Satish Sharma on Thursday informed the assembly that the government has approved six free gas cylinders for AAY families in the Union territory, an announcement that triggered noisy scenes with the opposition BJP accusing it of reneging on its promise of providing 12 cylinders. I want to inform []

Srinagar, Sep 24: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday hit back at the BJP amid a ruckus in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly over the governments decision to provide six free LPG cylinders annually to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families. Speaking to reporters, Choudhary questioned the BJP over the delay in the restoration []

Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed by voice vote a Resolution moved by Minister for School Education, Sakeena Itoo, seeking exemption of teachers appointed before October 31, 2019 from appearing in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). The Resolution was passed after a two-day debate during which members deliberated upon []

Srinagar, Sep 24: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Thursday reprimanded Transport Minister Satish Sharma over the delay in implementing a report of a high-level committee on allotment of official vehicles to government officials. The high-level committee has submitted its report on September 1. What have you done in 24 days? []

Special prayers, Quran recitation, zikr mark annual observance at Khanyar Srinagar, Sep 24: Thousands of devotees thronged the historic Dastgeer Sahib shrine at Khanyar on Thursday as the annual Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA), popularly known as Ghaus-ul-Azam, was observed with religious fervour across Kashmir. The display of holy relics at []

Says NC will continue struggle for constitutional rights Srinagar, Sep 24: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Thursday said that the National Conference will continue its struggle for addressing the day-to-day issues and difficulties faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir, fulfilling their demands and restoring their constitutional and democratic rights. []

Directs dept to ensure balanced, pragmatic policy Srinagar, Sep 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a meeting here at Civil Secretariat to review the draft Jammu & Kashmir Industrial Policy (202635). Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the []

MUMBAI: ( Amid reports of differences within the EC over SIR, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation, and said both the CEC and the masterminds pulling the strings from behind must be investigated. Slamming the Election Commission, Thackeray said in a post on X that under []

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Thursday adopted a resolution seeking amendments to the Right to Education Act to exempt teachers appointed before October 31, 2019, from appearing in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). Education Minister, Sakina Itoo moved the resolution that urges the Union Government to make necessary statutory amendment to Section 23 of []

Sagar asks administration to ensure adequate arrangements for devotees SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Wednesday extended warm greetings to Muslims on the auspicious occasion of the Urs-e-Mubarak of Hazrat Ghaus-ul-Azam Dastgeer, Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA). Dr Farooq Abdullah said that people across the world hold deep reverence, []

SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, along with several senior party colleagues on Wednesday paid obeisance at the revered shrine of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani (Dastgeer Sahib) at Khanyar, Srinagar. The annual Urs of the revered saint is currently being observed at the shrine, where a special Shab is also scheduled to []

Nasrullah Jan (Vice President), Mumtaz Gilani (General Secretary), Yaseen Samdani (Finance Secretary), Farooq Ahmed (Publicity Secretary) SRINAGAR: The Association of Industrialists, Industrial Estate Rangreth, has elected its new Governing Body for the term 20262028, with Dawood Ahmed of M/s RS Profiling elected as President. The election was held on September 22, 2026, through a proper, []

Restoration of J&K peoples rights NCs foremost priorities: Tanvir Sadiq, Ahsan Pardesi SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Zadibal and Lal Chowk units on Wednesday held separate meetings at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subah Complex. The meetings were held to felicitate the newly elected office-bearers of the National Conference Srinagar District Working Committee. The meetings []

SRINAGAR: A delegation of Pashmeena Entrepreneurs Makers and Artisans (PEMA) Foundation, led by Shri Tariq Dar, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday and briefed him on the upcoming PEMAs Pashmina Artisan Award Ceremony. Sandeep Sharma, Zonal Head for Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh at ICICI Bank, also called on LG Manoj Sinha.

BARAMULLA: In a concerted effort to ensure the safety, convenience, and fair treatment of tourists in Baramulla district, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have taken swift action against violations by commercial vehicle operators in Tangmarg. The crackdown addresses two pressing issues: harassment and overcharging of visitors, and the seizure of vehicles involved in such misconduct. []

JAMMU: Minister for Medical and Health Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday said that a healthy society requires not only hospitals and medicines, but also awareness, prevention, healthy lifestyles and responsible use of natural resources. Sakeena Itoo made these remarks while speaking as Chief Guest at the 11th Ayurveda Day 2026 celebrations organised []

SRINAGAR: Indian Army under aegis of Chinar Corps, in coordination with the Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), launched a massive seven day specialized medical outreach initiative, Operation Drishti. A Mega Cataract Surgery Camp, from 23 to 30 September 2026, extending advanced ophthalmic care to underprivileged civilians and veterans residing in the remote []

Directs officers to ensure completion of projects before onset of winter SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana on Wednesday chaired a review meeting to assess the physical and financial progress of various schemes and developmental works being executed by the Jal Shakti Department and Irrigation & []

Sopore: Unemployed agriculture graduates associated with Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Wadura, continued their protest for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, seeking a clear employment roadmap and reforms in the recruitment framework in Jammu and Kashmir. The protesters, demanded a review of SRO-442 of 2017, which changed the recruitment structure for []

SRINAGAR: Walnut Advertisers, one of Kashmirs leading advertising and branding agencies, has completed nine successful years in the advertising, branding, and printing industry a milestone that reflects nearly a decade of creative work, client trust, and consistent quality. The management expressed heartfelt gratitude to its corporate clients, local businesses, institutions, individual customers, associates, and []

Baramulla: Baramulla Police on Wednesday attached a double-storeyed residential property in Namblan village of Sheeri under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with a terror-related case, officials said. In a statement a spokesperson said that, continuing its action against terror networks and their support infrastructure, Baramulla Police attached a residential property under Section []

Ramban: Two police personnel were found dead inside a vehicle at Ziarat Morh in Ramban district on Tuesday evening, officials said. Officials said that at around 8:30 PM, two policemen were found unconscious inside a Fiat car bearing registration number JK-19/5299 at Ziarat Morh. Local residents shifted them to District Hospital Ramban, where doctors declared []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Medical and Health Education, Sakeena Itoo on Tuesday said that the Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted an Apex Committee to strengthen a coordinated and comprehensive response to the growing burden of cancer and to provide guidance and formulate measures for prevention, screening and treatment of the disease. Director, SKIMS has been []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FS&CA), Information Technology (IT), Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma on Tuesday said that 221 out of 355 Gram Panchayats (GPs) in Jammu and Kashmir have either existing or constructed playfields under the One Panchayat-One Playfield initiative. The Minister was replying to []

Says Sheikh Mohammad Abdullahs legacy needs no official holiday SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Additional General Secretary and Rajya Sabha Member Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan Tuesday said that the discontinuation of the December 5 holiday commemorating the birth anniversary of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and attempts to obstruct the elected governments efforts to []

SRINAGAR: On the occasion of the annual Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA), Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq delivered a special religious address at the historic Aastan-e-Aaliya Dastgeer Sahib (RA), Khanyar, Srinagar. A large number of devotees attended the spiritually uplifting gathering, including a significant number of women. In his []

SRINAGAR: FDA, J&K, conducted focused inspection drive targeting street food vendors across Srinagar city. During the drive, the enforcement teams inspected food businesses to assess compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, with particular emphasis on the sanitary and hygienic requirements prescribed under Schedule 4. As part of the enforcement exercise, a special []

BANDIPORA: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Bandipora-1, SKUAST-Kashmir, today hosted RAWE (Rural Agricultural Work Experience) students from the Faculty of Agriculture (FoA), Wadura, SKUAST-Kashmir under the RAWE Programme 2026, for structured classroom learning, field exposure, practical demonstrations and farmer-oriented agricultural activities. The B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, Batch 2023 students have been deputed to KVK Bandipora-1 for undertaking []

One-stop digital platform offers legal aid, case tracking, Acts, Rules, court information, AI-enabled assistance SRINAGAR: In a major push to make legal services more accessible, transparent and citizen-friendly, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Tuesday launched the e-Nyaya Sarathi web portal and mobile application, providing citizens a unified digital gateway to legal information, judicial resources and []

SRINAGAR: Senior Judicial Officer, Yash Paul Bourney was sworn in as the Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at a solemn ceremony held in the Chief Justices Court at the Srinagar Wing of the High Court on Tuesday. Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, Chief Justice of the High Court of []

NC, BJP clash; BJP walks out Restore Sheikh Abdullahs holiday or cancel Maharajas Srinagar, Sep 22: Pandemonium broke out in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday after National Conference (NC) legislator Abdul Majid Larmi demanded that the government should either restore the holiday on the birth anniversary of NC founder Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah []

Relief for poor consumers may be considered on merit Srinagar, Sep 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Government is examining on merits the matter of reintroducing or extending the Amnesty Scheme for power consumers, while stressing that repeated waivers of electricity dues would be unfair to consumers who []

Srinagar, Sep 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the Government cannot replicate the Gulmarg model of tourism infrastructure at every destination in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasising that development plans must take into account the unique character, attractions and visitor potential of individual destinations. Replying to questions by MLA Saif-ud-Din Bhat during the []