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Srinagar, Oct 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered Unity Pledge to Lok Bhavan officials, staff and security personnel, on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said: Administered the Unity Pledge to Lok Bhavan officials, staff and security personnel and paid tributes to the Iron Man of []

Srinagar, Oct 31: National Conference (NC) on Saturday dismissed reports suggesting growing resentment and differences within the party following the recent Cabinet expansion, asserting that complete unity and cohesion prevail within the organisation. Speaking to reporters at the party headquarters, NC Provincial President Showkat Ahmad Mir said that the recent meeting of some National Conference []

Srinagar, Oct 31: The educational institutions across Kashmir Valley are set to begin academic session 202627 from November-02 for KG to Class-10 students. An official informed that the new academic session commenced after the schools completed annual assessments and declared results in line with the academic calendar. The schools are expected to begin regular classes, []

Two-day NH-44 curbs for employees convoy Jammu/Srinagar, Oct 31: Convoys of employees have begun leaving Srinagar as part of the biannual Darbar Move for the winter capital Jammu, which is being readied to host the government for the next six months from Monday. Ahead of the governments annual shift, Jammu is undergoing a major facelift, []

Srinagar, Oct 31: Two IPS officers from Jammu and Kashmir cadre have been awarded the prestigious Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for outstanding work in investigation. DIG Sandeep Chaudhary, a 2012-batch IPS officer who headed the investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack, has been awarded the medal for his exemplary investigation. Divya, another officer, has been []

Two Srinagar consultancy proprietors accused of collecting over 15 lakh Srinagar, Oct 31: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 32/2026 under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC and Sections 10/24 of the Emigration Act before the Court of PT&E, Srinagar, against Sajad Abdullah, son of []

There is no legal procedure in India by which a person can be placed under arrest merely through a video call, and no genuine demand for payment should be accepted on the promise of avoiding arrest. Anyone receiving such a call should remain calm, end the conversation and independently verify the alleged investigation through official []

Teaching math without showing the full number system is like teaching geography without ever revealing that a globe exists. Because complex numbers are hidden away like an advanced secret, we create unnecessary mystery and anxietythey become intimidating instead of appearing as a natural extension of thought. Frame the imaginary unit i = -1 not as []

Quality education for Scheduled Tribe children requires more than access to schools. It demands supportive families, committed teachers, adequate infrastructure and equal opportunities for every child to realise their potential. Mudasir Gani Khan Education is the foundation of an empowered society and a brighter future. It enables children to develop confidence, recognise their abilities and []

Any Israeli candidate in the October 27 elections who supports settlement expansion does so with full knowledge of its consequences: further dispossession, military occupation, annexation and violence. Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot, for example, openly supports the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, despite his reputation as a more moderate alternative []

Pampore: Ms. Uzma Amin, who served as Munsiff Pampore, has been transferred and appointed as Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Ganderbal. During her tenure in Pampore, she earned appreciation for her professional conduct, fairness, discipline and commitment to judicial responsibilities. Her firm yet dignified approach towards the administration of justice earned her respect among []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 gave Jammu and Kashmir, which was groaning under violence for seven decades, a chance to breathe fearlessly in open air, and termed it as one of the biggest milestones in independent Indias history. Addressing the 7th UT Foundation Day function in []

Srinagar: Kashmir Reader Editor-in-Chief Haji Hayat Mohammad Bhat has expressed deepest condolences on the demise of Qazi Rafiq, elder brother of Qazi Ishtiaq, owner of INS news agency, who passed away on October 30, 2026, Friday. A condolence meeting was held at the Kashmir Reader office, where the entire staff offered Fateha prayers for the []

Curbing corruption collective responsibility SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmir (KU) organised an event at its Main Campus to observe Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 themed Probity for Prosperity with a focus on promoting integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical practices in public administration. The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of honesty and responsibility in []

SRINAGAR: Director Colleges, Professor (Dr.) Twinkle Suri, accompanied by Professor (Dr.) Seema Naz, Nodal Principal, Kashmir Division Colleges, visited three colleges in Srinagar to review the facilities available and assess their overall functioning. Professor (Dr.) Suri began her visit at Government College of Education (IASE), M.A. Road, Srinagar. She subsequently visited Sri Pratap College (SP []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against two persons for allegedly duping job seekers of over Rs 15 lakh on the pretext of providing overseas employment, officials said. In a statement, a spokesperson said the EOW Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in case FIR No. 32/2026 []

SRINAGAR: With a focus on boosting domestic oilseed production and advancing edible oil self-sufficiency, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Srinagar, SKUAST-Kashmir, is promoting improved mustard varieties through Cluster Frontline Demonstrations (CFLDs) under the National Mission on Edible OilsOilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) and the National Food Security Mission (NFSM)-Oilseeds. Since the launch of NMEO-Oilseeds on October 3, 2024, KVK []

BARAMULLA: In a significant initiative to promote civic responsibility, ethical values and public awareness, J&K Police in Baramulla organised a debate competition at Government Degree College (GDC), Kreei. The competition revolved around the themes Role of Police in Nation-Building and Corruption. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members, civil society representatives and students, providing []

SRINAGAR: Secretary, Social Welfare, Dr. Sagar D. Doifode on Friday chaired an exclusive review meeting regarding functioning of the Social Welfare Department, Kashmir Division, at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. The meeting was attended by the Director, Social Welfare Kashmir; Director, Planning, Social Welfare Department; Director, Finance, Social Welfare Department; Deputy Director, Directorate of Social Welfare []

Srinagar: Night temperatures continued to remain low across Kashmir, with Srinagar recording a minimum of 3 degrees Celsius, while Shopian was the coldest place in the Valley at 0.5 degrees Celsius, according to the Meteorological Department. The data accessed shows that the summer capital recorded a minimum temperature of 3 degrees Celsius against the normal []

NEW DELHI: ( Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, saying he dedicated his life to the creation of a strong, prosperous, and capable India. The prime minister also said that Patels sacrifice and devotion in the service of India serve as a great source of []

Directs sustained crackdown on terror modules Srinagar, Oct 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday chaired a high-level meeting with Deputy Commissioners, SSPs and senior officials to review the security scenario in Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; Chief Secretary Designate, Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav; DGP, Nalin Prabhat; Additional Chief []

Dissenting legislators demand parliamentary board for future inductions Srinagar, Oct 30: The growing discontent within the ruling National Conference (NC) over Tuesdays cabinet expansion-cum-reshuffle came to the fore on Friday as 18 legislators, including 17 NC MLAs and one Independent member supporting the government, held a marathon meeting here to deliberate on their future course []

Seeks release of pol prisoners, restoration of civil liberties Srinagar, Oct 30: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq on Friday said the decline in violence in Jammu and Kashmir is welcome, but lasting peace requires justice, reconciliation and the restoration of public trust. Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar, the Mirwaiz []

Projects to strengthen attract investment, create employment opportunities Srinagar, Oct 30: The Council of Ministers, recently chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has approved the establishment of two new Industrial Estates in Jammu & Kashmir, involving a combined investment of 162.72 crore. The approved projects include a New Industrial Estate at Pehlipora, Lar, Ganderbal, at []

Calls for responsive, tech-driven approach for making communication more effective, people-centric Srinagar, Oct 30: Director Information, Mamta Yadav on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the functioning of District Information Centres (DICs) across Kashmir Division, with a focus on strengthening district-level information dissemination, improving media coordination and ensuring effective coverage of government activities []

Srinagar, Oct 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid tributes to Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on the eve of his birth anniversary. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said, On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, which commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, I extend my warm greetings to []

Tahir Majid Shamsi, Tabasum Zafar among those recommended for appointment New Delhi, Oct 30: The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has approved the proposal for the appointment of nine advocates as judges of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, according to a communication made available on []

Srinagar, Oct 30: Traffic movement on Boulevard Road from Lalit Ghat to Kralsangri will remain restricted on Saturday from 8:30 am until the conclusion of the Run for Unity event, Traffic Police said. According to an advisory, the event, being organised to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, will start from SKICC and conclude at the Botanical []

Srinagar, Oct 30: Police on Friday said they have dismantled an alleged terror-financing network in Shopian after tracing suspicious online transactions through multiple payment platforms. The investigation revealed money trails across several layers and allegedly uncovered links between those involved and terrorists or associates held in different jails, police said in a statement issued here, []

Budgam: Dr GoodDay LuxCare Studio, a homegrown textile-care venture founded by medical professional-turned-entrepreneur Dr Salma Nabi, on Friday inaugurated its sixth outlet at Agrikalan Magam in Budgam district, marking another milestone in its expansion across Kashmir. The outlet was inaugurated by noted Kashmiri writer Adfar Ghulam Nabi and Ghulam Din Khan in the presence of []

Srinagar: In a sign of growing dissent within the ruling National Conference (NC), as many as 18 MLAs met in Srinagar on Friday afternoon to deliberate on their strategy in response to the recent cabinet reshuffle. Highly placed sources said that 17 National Conference MLAs and one Independent MLA attended the meeting at the residence []

BANDIPORA:In a significant breakthrough, Bandipora Police arrested an absconder, who had been evading arrest for the past 16 years. The accused, identified as Abdul Majeed Dar @Kawa S/o Gh Mohammad Dar R/o Mujgund Srinagar, was arrested by a police team of Police Station Sumbal. The accused was wanted in connection with Case FIR No. 84/2010 []

TEL AVIV: Israels parliamentary election has left government formation uncertain, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus bloc falling short of a majority and allegations of electoral fraud and foreign interference drawing pushback from election officials and the Shin Bet security agency. Netanyahus Likud-led bloc won 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, Israels parliament, while the opposition []

PALANPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC), aimed at improving indigenous cattle breeds and enhancing milk production, at Bhildi in Gujarats Banaskantha district. The PM, who arrived in the town as part of his two-day visit to the state, took a tour of the centre and []

Rajouri: A man died following a land dispute in Morha village of Kotranka Sub-Division in Rajouri district on Friday, officials said. Officials said that the dispute between two sides over a piece of land escalated, during which one person sustained critical injuries and later succumbed. Police have taken cognizance of the incident and further proceedings []

Srinagar: Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday expressed concern over frequent halts on Srinagar-Anantnag-Kulgam-Qazigund National Highway due to convoy movement, saying ambulances get stranded, students miss classes and ordinary citizens wait for hours. Taking to X, Itoo said, While travelling frequently on the SrinagarAnantnagKulgamQazigund National Highway, it is deeply distressing to see ambulances stranded, students missing []

Says Pedal Through Paradise reflects vibrant spirit of new J&K All sections of society must participate in fight against drugs Srinagar, Oct 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday felicitated the winners of the Pedal Through Paradise cycling event and lauded the enthusiasm, determination and aspirations displayed by the participants. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant []

Srinagar, Oct 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday addressed a felicitation ceremony organised for the successful candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 and Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) Examination 2024. Congratulating the candidates on their remarkable achievement, the Lieutenant Governor also extended his best wishes to their parents, whose selfless efforts helped []

Srinagar, Oct 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations for the observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) across the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir. The annual event commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, celebrating his monumental contribution to the unification of India. The meeting []

Accused allegedly fabricated documents to cheat complainant of over 1 cr Srinagar, Oct 29: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 34/2017 under Sections 420, 419, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B RPC before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sopore, against five accused persons in []

Er Ishfaq Mohmad Beigh, at 48, reported to be youngest Chief Engineer in J&K Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday approved the placement of two senior Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department engineers as In-charge Chief Engineers (Civil), with immediate effect, according to an official order. Er Ishfaq Mohmad Beigh has []

New Delhi, Oct 29: The year 2026 resembles 1991, and it could be deemed an inflection point for the Indian economy, which has been facing not only external challenges but also structural constraints in manufacturing, energy, agriculture and technology, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said on Thursday. Addressing the ISID-IDRA national conference, Nageswaran further []

Customers are not asking for extraordinary privileges. They are asking for clean premises, functioning machines, available cash, and a dependable response when something goes wrong. Banking institutions earn public trust not merely through financial performance or technological advancement, but through the everyday quality of the services they providea neglected ATM can undermine that trust just []

Kulgam: Police in Kulgam have arrested an absconder wanted in a murder case registered in 2006. In a handout , the police said an absconder, namely Tariq Ahmad Ganie son of Mohd Subhan Ganie resident of Hassanpora Bagh, Qaimoh, was arrested in connection with a murder case registered at Police Station Kulgam in 2006. On []

NEW DELHI: (Oct 29) Several INDIA bloc leaders have given the final shape to the public impeachment proceedings that they intend to carry out against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges residence on Friday as a symbolic protest over the vote chori issue. The INDIA bloc leaders met at Kharges []

Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Thursday stressed the need for greater youth engagement and increased sporting activities to build a secure, healthy and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of Pedal Through Paradise 2026 in Srinagar, the DGP said greater participation of youth []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against five persons for allegedly cheating a complainant of over Rs 1 crore in a fraudulent sale of migrant property in north Kashmirs Baramulla district, officials said on Thursday. The chargesheet was filed before the court of the Chief []

At CII Apple Conclave, stresses precision horticulture, smart farming, stronger global market linkages SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar on Wednesday called for a comprehensive transformation of Jammu and Kashmirs apple industry through technological innovations, precision horticulture, smart farming and improved market connectivity []

SRINAGAR: The party leaders, legislators and office-bearers of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference from various areas on Wednesday called upon newly inducted Minister Haji Ali Mohammad Sagar at his residence and extended congratulations and conveyed their best wishes. Sagar urged party functionaries to further strengthen the organisation at the grassroots level, improve coordination among []