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BRUSSELS: EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic will head to Beijing on Thursday for two days of make-or-break meetings with Chinese officials to try to stave off a trade war. The European Union has toughened its stance toward Beijing to defend businesses against what it believes is unfair competition in critical sectors including cars. Increasingly European []

Two teams, two championships at Gen Bipin Rawat Memorial Kashmir Football Tournament 2026 SRINAGAR: Downtown Heroes Football Club has achieved a remarkable double championship feat at the Gen Bipin Rawat Memorial Kashmir Football Tournament 2026, with both its Under-17 Boys and Under-17 Girls teams emerging as champions in their respective competitions. The achievement marks []

SOPORE: The first ever North Kashmir Womens Sports Festival commenced on Monday at Government Degree College (GDC) for Women, Sopore, with around 900 athletes from 14 Degree Colleges and 5 Higher Secondary Schools participating in the three-day mega event. Commissioner Secretary Higher Education, Ram Nivas Sharma, inaugurated the festival while Secretary in Higher Education Safqat []

DUBAI: Pakistan Champions on Monday withdrew from the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL) Season 3 after the PCB refused to grant the required No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) to their players. The team had been in discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board over its participation in the tournament after owner Kamil Khan requested the board to []

Policy mandates digital mapping to end repeated road digging Srinagar, Oct 05: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday described the Jammu and Kashmir Common Duct Policy 2026 as a major step towards modernising urban infrastructure, improving utility management and creating cleaner and more orderly cityscapes across Jammu and Kashmir. Following approval by the Council of []

Calls for empowering women innovators, ensuring their leadership in agri technology Srinagar, Oct 05: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed the 60th Annual Convention of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), co-hosted by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Kashmir. Extending a warm welcome to distinguished guests, the Lieutenant Governor []

Hopes for rectification Srinagar, Oct 05: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Monday welcomed the Supreme Courts notice Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the Election Commission and two other Election Commissioners and expressed hope that the court would address the shortcomings. Speaking to reporters after a party meeting, Abdullah said he was pleased that []

Srinagar, Oct 05: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness light snowfall and rain over higher reaches from October 6 to 10, the Meteorological Centre said on Monday. According to the forecast, J&K would witness thunderstorms, gusty winds and scattered rainfall in the next few days. The MeT advised people to ensure safe storage of []

We keep saying we are the cream of creation. But what have we actually created? Tariq Lone There is something deeply uncomfortable I have been thinking about for a long time. We are a people who talk about being the cream of creation. We talk about our intelligence.Our resilience.Our hospitality.Our history.Our talent.Our land.Our resources.Our culture.Our []

Srinagar, Oct 5 (GNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered an in-depth inquiry into alleged misappropriation of government funds in the execution of the project Strengthening/Upgradation of Checki Kachdora to Checki Nowgam and Chetripora-Kaprin Road sanctioned under NABARD-XXIII in Public Works (R&B) Division Shopian. As per Government Order, a copy of which lies []

NEW DELHI: (Oct 5) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Election Commission and the Centre on pleas alleging that the poll body took several decisions without the approval of the two election commissioners and said it will annul decisions found not to be in accordance with law. The top court, however, refused []

SRINAGAR: (Oct 5) The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Common Duct Policy 2026, which will support planned urban growth and digital connectivity in the Union Territory. Following approval by the Council of Ministers, the Government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Common Duct Policy 2026, establishing a framework for shared utility corridors for []

NEW DELHI: (Oct 5) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Election Commission and the Centre seeking responses in a week on a plea challenging the manner in which the poll panel led by CEC Gyanesh Kumar took decisions allegedly without the approval of two Election Commissioners. A bench comprising Chief Justice of []

SRINAGAR: (Oct 5) Police have arrested six suspected drug peddlers in separate cases in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said in Monday. Continuing the drive against the drug menace, police in Anantnag has arrested six persons in separate actions across the district and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesperson said. []

NEW DELHI: (Oct 5) The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a batch of petitions seeking a SIT probe into the 2020 riots in the national capital and the 2019 violence that broke out in Jamia Millia Islamia following anti-CAA protests. A bench of Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Manoj Jain said, for the reasons mentioned []

SRINAGAR: National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah slammed the alleged deletions by the Election Commission from the voter rolls amid protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the SIR exercise, but said people have begun to show courage, indicating that change is on the way. Speaking at the fifth Halla Bolle conclave here, the three-time former Jammu []

Prize distribution ceremony for Seerah competition held at Jama Masjid Srinagar SRINAGAR: MaktabaMaseel-ul-Ummah in association with Mirwaiz Foundation on Sunday organised the prize distribution ceremony of the recently held Seerah Competition at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar. The competition witnessed participation from a large number of schoolchildren. Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq presided []

SRINAGAR: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi, during visits to various areas of Shopian and interactions with local residents and fruit growers, called for a firm and precautionary policy to protect the districts orchard ecosystem from activities that could undermine its long-term horticultural character. Inam Un Nabi, in a statement issued here, []

Calls for quality check, time-bound completion SAMBA: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday inspected and reviewed the ongoing construction works of two major long-span bridges on the T01 to Dhalote via Talour road in Sumb Block of Samba district. During the inspection, the Deputy Chief Minister expressed dismay over the pace of execution. He []

Sakeena Itoo addresses mega teachers conference in Srinagar SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo on Sunday said that teachers are the cornerstone of the education system and play an indispensable role in shaping the future of society and nation. The Minister was addressing a one-day Mega Teachers Conference on []

ANANTNAG: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar on Sunday inaugurated a new Barista Hybrid cafe at Mattan Main Chowk, marking a significant addition to the local commercial and hospitality landscape. MLAs Reyaz Ahmad Khan, Dr Bashir Ahmad Veeri, Zafar Ali Khatana and other prominent persons []

JAMMU 04: As part of Wildlife Week 2026 being observed across the country from 2nd to 8th October under the theme Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife, the J&K Wildlife Protection Department is organizing a series of events across the Union Territory with focus on protecting the natural habitats, maintaining ecological connectivity and encouraging public participation in []

NEW DELHI: Amid protests against SIR and alleged vote theft, the BJP on Sunday said that the names of 13 crore voters have not been deleted as claimed by the Congress but flagged in the draft electoral roll under categories such as dead, absent, shifted or duplicate. A final action on this follows claims, objections []

Cites SC judges remark on voting rights NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday cited Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyans reported remarks on right to vote and claimed that his comments conclusively prove that the CEC has violated the Constitution both in letter and spirit. The opposition party said Justice Bhuyans comment has exposed Chief []

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a batch of pleas seeking suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and challenging the manner in which the poll panel led by him took decisions, allegedly without the approval of two election commissioners. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya []

Vows UCC in Bengal KOLKATA: Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday announced that his government plans to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state, following the example of Uttarakhand and Gujarat, and enact stringent laws against what he termed love jihad and land jihad within six months. Adhikari made the announcement at []

NEW DELHI: Indias emerging AI rules face a fundamental choice: rely on industry-led safeguards, impose binding requirements on high-risk applications, or combine the two, as technology experts argue that a framework built for the countrys languages, scale and application-driven ecosystem cannot simply mirror the US approach. The debate has gained urgency after US President Donald []

SRINAGAR: India pacers Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep shared nine wickets between them as Rest of India swatted aside reigning Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir by 167 runs on the fourth day to clinch the Irani Cup here on Sunday. Chasing 279 runs, Jammu and Kashmir just needed to hang in for a draw []

NAGOYA: The mens cricket final and hockey semifinal between India and Pakistan were the most viewed matches in the Asian Games history, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said on Sunday and cited 212 records as proof that athletes were provided best environment in the Aichi-Nagoya edition. India beat Pakistan 4-3 in the mens hockey []

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian contingent for its performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, praising the athletes for representing the country with determination, passion and sporting spirit. India finished at the fourth place on the medal table with 85 medals (21 gold, 27 silver, 37 bronze), 21 less than []

NC Chief blames our own people for erosion of regions autonomy Says Article 370 should have been made permanent Srinagar, Oct 04: Walking on the razors edge is how ruling National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday described the working of the Jammu and Kashmir government, but asserted that it is trying its best and []

BJP says commitment will be fulfilled Srinagar, Oct 04: All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary G A Mir on Sunday questioned the delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, saying the Centre has yet to fulfil its commitment. Former J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina, however, maintained that the Centre would honour its commitment []

Qazigund shatters 1985 record at 31.4C Kokernag surpasses 2008 mark Srinagar second-highest ever Srinagar, Oct 04: Several weather stations across Kashmir recorded their highest or near-highest October temperatures on Sunday, with the mercury soaring several degrees above normal amid an unusual spell of warmth. Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 31.2 degrees Celsius, making it []

Says success of EoDB Bill 2026 will depend on implementation Srinagar, Oct 04: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I) has welcomed the passage of the Jammu and Kashmir Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, describing it as an important step towards establishing a more predictable, transparent and time-bound regulatory framework for businesses and []

Calls for vigilance Srinagar, Oct 04: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sinha on Sunday reviewed the security situation in South Kashmir and called for relentless vigilance to ensure peace. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC, visited #RashtriyaRifles unit in South Kashmir. He reviewed the prevailing security situation and commended the troops for their professionalism and []

Srinagar, Oct 04: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed two chargesheets before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against Abdul Majeed Mir, son of Abdul Rahim Mir, resident of Kalaroos Lishtiyal, Kupwara, in connection with separate cases involving allegations of cheating, impersonation, forgery and fraudulent collection of money []

Baramulla, Oct 04: Two labourers were killed while another sustained injuries after a tractor overturned during construction work in the Sangri Bypass area of Baramulla on Saturday, officials said. An official said that the trio was travelling on a tractor when it overturned near Sangri Bypass in Baramulla. He told KNO that two labourers were []

Pattan, Oct 04: A 35-year-old man died after falling from a tree in Andergam area of Pattan in north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Sunday, officials said. An official told KNO that the man was injured after he fell from a tree and was shifted to SDH Pattan. He was later referred to SMHS Hospital Srinagar []

SRINAGAR: (Oct 4) Estranged National Conference (NC) MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Sunday slammed his partys government in Jammu and Kashmir for allegedly bringing the struggle for the peoples rights down to statehood, asserting that it was betrayal of the mandate. Speaking at the 5th Halla Bolle conclave here, Mehdi alleged that the []

ALIGARH (UP): (Oct 4) Tensions escalated at Aligarh Muslim University after protesting students blocked all four entry gates to the campus amid an agitation over holding students union elections, officials said. The situation had turned tense on Saturday evening after protesters allegedly tried to enter the proctors office following reports that police had []

NEW DELHI: (Oct 4) Three women journalists have alleged sexual harassment by police personnel during a protest in Jantar Mantar on October 3, prompting the Delhi Police to transfer their complaints to the Crime Branch for an impartial enquiry, an officer said on Sunday. The complaints were received by the New Delhi district police []

EOW KASHMIR FILES TWO CHARGESHEETS AGAINST HABITUAL OFFENDER IN FRAUD AND FORGERY CASES The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed two chargesheets before the Honble Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against Abdul Majeed Mir S/o Abdul Rahim Mir R/o Kalaroos Lishtiyal, Kupwara, in connection with separate cases involving []

Call for outcome-oriented approach, timely delivery, optimal resource use SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo and Union Ministry of Home Affairs Additional Secretary Nitesh Vyas on Saturday jointly chaired a high-level meeting at SKICC to review Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and ongoing development projects across Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Secretary Dulloo called for a focused, outcome-oriented []

SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) will host the 60th Annual Diamond Jubilee Convention of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), alongside an international symposium on Smart Farming and Gen-Z Agriculture, from October 5 to 7, 2026, at its Shalimar campus. Jointly organised by SKUAST-K and ISAE, New Delhi, []

Director calls for greater exposure to emerging technologies, research SRINAGAR: The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, in association with Dhaatu MitraThe Metallurgy Club, organised an expert talk on Advanced Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Structural Applications. The session was delivered by Dr. R. T. Durai Prabhakaran, Professor and []

Inaugurates, lays foundation stones for major works worth more than 3 cr CHHAMB: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Information Technology (IT), Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma on Saturday undertook an extensive tour of the Chhamb Assembly Constituency, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for a series of []

ANANTNAG, 2026: Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo on Saturday visited Nanil in Anantnag and inaugurated four newly constructed buildings of the Social Welfare Department dedicated to an Old Age Home and PLASH and PAREESH facilities. On the occasion, Director Social Welfare Mohammad Akbar Khan briefed the Minister about the []

ANANTNAG: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Anantnag, Vikas Ahlawat, on Saturday chaired a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee to review the status of road safety measures being implemented across the district and assess the progress made by various concerned agencies towards reducing road accidents. The meeting also reviewed the status of compensation and []

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: It was a day of protests on Gandhi Jayanti demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as opposition parties and student organisations took to the streets in Delhi while hundreds of people gathered at Mumbais Shivaji Park at the call of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) with more than 700 protesters []

NEW DELHI: Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot during a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he managed to open the cockpit door despite being seriously injured, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker. Machchhar, who is undergoing treatment at a []