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Srinagar:The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir on Saturday said that it has filed a Chargesheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in case FIR No. 23/2025, against four accused individuals for their alleged involvement in a major land-sale fraud. In a handout, the CBK said that the accused Tariq Ahmad []

Applauds J&K Polices meticulous investigation, says whole country proud of JKP Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha met the families of Nowgams accidental blast martyrs in Srinagar on Friday and handed over appointment letters on compassionate grounds. He paid tribute to the martyrs and expressed gratitude to their families, saying the entire nation stands shoulder to []

Srinagar: After serious concerns were raised over reports of nitrofuran and nitroimidazole residues in eggs, the Food Safety Department on Friday launched a valley-wide inspection drive, collecting samples from both organised and unorganised markets. The concerns were first raised on Thursday by MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq, who took to social media, urging authorities to investigate []

Region lost 34,000 hectares of agricultural land since 1996 Srinagar: The rapid and continuous conversion of agricultural land into residential colonies, commercial structures, orchards and other non-farm uses has sharply impacted Kashmirs food security, pushing the region into growing dependence on rice and other food grains sourced from outside Jammu & Kashmir. Official figures reveal []

Srinagar: Cold wave conditions continued across Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh on Friday, with most parts of the Valley recording sub-zero night temperatures, while Jal Shakti officials assured residents that adequate measures are in place to maintain water supply amid the ongoing dry spell. Pulwama remained the coldest at minus 5.5C, followed by Shopian at minus []

Calls for winter stocking up to optimum capacity and faster roll-out of PMUY extension Jammu: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday chaired a review meeting on the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) and assessed the LPG stock availability in the Kashmir Valley for the forthcoming winter months. The meeting besides Commissioner Secretary, []

Srinagar: Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), has issued a detailed advisory to ensure scientific and responsible disposal of seized, rejected, and expired food items, following recent reports of such materials being improperly dumped into rivers and other natural water bodies. Reiterating the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and guidelines issued by []

Says his vision inspired generations Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid tributes to brave warrior, Indias greatest commander and military strategist, General Zorawar Singh, on his Martyrdom Day. General Zorawar Singhs vision inspired generations by igniting passion, guiding people toward a shared vision, courage, purpose and commitment to bigger ideals, the Lieutenant Governor []

Addresses party functionaries at Jammu SRINAGAR: National Conference General Secretary Haji Ali Muhammad Sagar addressed a meeting of party functionaries in Jammu, reiterating the partys commitment to safeguarding the rights and welfare of the people under the leadership of Omar Abdullah. Sagar, in a statement issued here, said the Omar Abdullahled elected government is working []

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: A new US-led strategic initiative, rooted in deep cooperation with trusted allies, has been launched aimed at building a secure and innovation-driven silicon supply chain. According to the State Department, the initiative called Pax Silica aims to reduce coercive dependencies, protect the materials and capabilities foundational to artificial intelligence (AI), and ensure aligned []

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre and all the states on a PIL filed by a renowned doctor seeking a direction to declare cancer a notifiable disease across the country to ensure early detection and proper care of patients. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya []

BELAGAVI (KARNATAKA): Karnataka Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain on Friday claimed that D K Shivakumar will become the Chief Minister after the ongoing winter session of the state legislature here. The MLA from Ramanagara was among the ministers and legislators, who met for dinner, along with Shivakumar, late last night. MLAs from various constituencies have come []

NEW DELHI: The government on Friday approved a Bill that seeks to open up the tightly-controlled civil nuclear power sector for private participation as India eyes 100 GW atomic energy capacity by 2047. At a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet is learnt to have approved the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement []

NEW DELHI: Facing intense government scrutiny over recent disruptions in its flight services, IndiGo on Friday said that its board has approved the hiring of a consulting firm to carry out a root-cause analysis of the crisis. The airline has roped in Chief Aviation Advisors LLC, led by Captain John Illson, to undertake the root-cause []

PULWAMA: In an important step toward accelerating Kashmirs horticultural modernization, Qul, in partnership with Jammu & Kashmir Bank, organised an extensive awareness programme at Eid Gah Drabgam, Pulwama, to educate farmers about the High-Density Plantation (HDP) Scheme and the financial support available for adopting modern orchard systems. The programme was designed to help growers clearly []

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association President and Rajya Sabha member PT Usha on Friday urged the Centre to support domestic production of anti-doping testing kits, saying it would reduce costs, curb dependency on foreign suppliers and strengthen Indias push toward becoming a dope-free sporting nation. Raising the issue in the Upper House, Usha said importing []

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, former Bengal Brand Ambassador Shah Rukh Khan, his successor and former India captain Sourav Ganguly are expected to greet Argentine football great Lionel Messi on his arrival in West Bengals capital on Saturday. Lionel Messi himself has confirmed that he is coming to India between December 13-15, 2025 []

ADELAIDE: David Warner has thrown his weight behind Usman Khawajas return to the top of the order for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, arguing that restoring the veteran left-hander to his usual position would pose greater challenges for England as Australia look to wrap up the series. Khawaja, who is recovering from back spasms, []

Jammu: An intruder was apprehended by the Border Security Forces at the International Border in the Pargwal area of Jammu. Officials said that alert BSF personnel manning the IB observed some suspicious movement and apprehended an intruder along with a weapon. Soon after, he was handed over to the police post in Pargwal for further []

Srinaga: Authorities in Anantnag have halted the sale of Priyagold Butter Delite biscuits (Batch No. E25KPO2FB) after a laboratory analysis declared the product unsafe for consumption. The Food Safety Department initiated action following routine inspections during which a sample was lifted by the Food Safety Officer. According to officials, the sample was examined []

BAREILLY (UP): A court in Bareilly on Thursday granted conditional bail to Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan and one another, accused of instigating violence in Uttar Pradeshs over I Love Muhammad posters, on furnishing a bond of Rs 1 lakh each. Sub-inspector Komal Kundu of the Mahila Police station had registered a case []

Jammu: Atleast one person was killed while as as three others were injured in an road accident Jhinhini Nala near Thanalla Naka area of Kishtwar district on Friday morning. Officials said that an Alcazar vehicle was involved in a fatal accident near Thanalla this morning, leaving one person killed and three others injured. The []

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zias health condition deteriorated on Thursday night and she was placed on ventilator support, doctors said. Her breathing difficulties increased, her oxygen level fell, and carbon dioxide levels rose, according to a statement by the chief of the medical board cardiologist Shahabuddin Talukdar. It said the 80-year-old former premier []

NEW DELHI:Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Thursday discussed ways to sustain momentum in the bilateral economic partnership in a phone conversation amid signs of the two sides inching closer to firm up a much-awaited trade deal. The phone talks between the two leaders came on a day Indian and American []

Hands over appointment letters to 41 NoKs of terror victims Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 41 Next of Kins (NoKs) of victims of terrorism of Jammu Division. Appointment letters were also handed over to 22 beneficiaries in Age relaxation cases and 19 wards of J&K Police martyrs under []

Assesses Capex, CDF, SASCI progress, urges strict timelines, transparent fund management Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of District Capex, Constituency Development Fund (CDF) works, SASCI projects, and the overall fiscal position of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister []

Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday inaugurated newly constructed residential blocks at Ahata Amar Singh and Sarwal, marking a significant step in strengthening housing infrastructure for Government employees associated with the Darbar Move. The Chief Minister formally opened the facilities by cutting the ceremonial ribbon. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Advisor to the []

Srinagar: The Meteorological Department on Thursday forecast light snow in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir between December 13 and 17, while predicting mostly partly cloudy conditions across the Union Territory in the coming days. An official informed KNO that December 12 (Friday) is expected to remain partly cloudy across Jammu and Kashmir. From []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a seasonal rainfall deficit of 17 per cent so far this season, with six districts in Kashmir, including Srinagar, receiving below-normal rainfall, while four districts reported large excess precipitation, official data showed on Thursday. According to meteorological data for the period from October 1 to December 10, 2025, Kashmir []

Youth, writers, thinkers must lead nation to new heights like visionary craftsmen Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon the youth, writers, and thinkers to lead the nation to new heights like visionary craftsmen. He said the young generation is the true inheritor of the eternal traditions, customs and spiritual heritage of the []

Digital transformation spine of modern banking: MD & CEO Srinagar: In line with its commitment to technological excellence and customer convenience, J&K Bank on Thursday rolled out a suite of new Digital Products and IT Services in a special function held at the Banks Corporate Headquarters. This marks a significant upgrade to the Banks IT []

Jammu: In a significant demonstration of its commitment towards ensuring timely delivery of justice, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has declared 20 December 2025 (Saturday) as a working day for the High Court while December 27, 2025 (Saturday) has already been declared as working day. This prompt decision has been taken []

Srinagar:Police on Thursday said that it in Budgam has registered a case against a homestay owner for failing to report the stay of a foreign national, in violation of mandatory legal requirements. In a handout, the During routine inspections of hotels, guest houses, and homestays carried out by the Police Party of Police Post Humhama, []

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 41 family members of victims of terrorism in Jammu. Appointment letters were also handed over to 22 beneficiaries in age relaxation cases and 19 wards of J&K Police martyrs under Compassionate Appointment Rules SRO-43 and Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS). In a []

NEW DELHI: Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani on Wednesday described his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as very positive, highlighting the strong bilateral relations between India and Italy. Tajani, who is also the foreign minister, is on a three-day visit to India. Speaking to PTI Videos after the meeting with Modi Wednesday evening, []

WASHINGTON:Not long after President Donald Trump took office in January, staff at CentroNa bilingual preschool began rehearsing what to do if Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials came to the door. As ICE became a regular presence in their historically Latino neighbourhood this summer, teachers stopped taking children to nearby parks, libraries and playgrounds that had []

Assess ground readiness for winter response at MED Shalteng, ICCC HMT & SMC Control Room SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo along with the Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb carried out an extensive on-site review of snow-clearance arrangements across the city.The visit was aimed to assess on ground readiness of Men and []

SRINAGAR: In view of winter season, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the regulation of vehicular movement on the SrinagarSonmargGumri (SSG) road and the opening and closure schedule of the Zojila Pass, which connects the Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir. During the meeting, the []

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Wednesday chaired a meeting to assess the preparedness for winter tourism activities at Sonamarg, following the operationalization of the all-weather Sonmarg Tunnel, which has ensured uninterrupted road connectivity to the famed tourist destination. During the meeting, the Div Com stressed the need for the District Administration []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labrooon Wednesday conducted a Tehsil wise review of Revenue related matters at the Conference Hall of the DC Office and conducted a comprehensive review of delivery of key revenue related services. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz-Ul-Aziz; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed; SDM West, Irfan []

SRINAGAR: To assess the progress achieved in installation of Solar Rooftops under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana across the district, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo (Chairman Monitoring and Management Committee PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana) on Wednesday chaired a review meeting at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex. Besides, Chief Planning []

BANDIPORA: The Bandipora Police organised a Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) meeting on Wednesday at Nowgam, under the jurisdiction of Police Post Nowgam, to further strengthen police-public cooperation in the area. The meeting was chaired by SSP Bandipora, Ajaz Ahmed ZargarJKPS. It was attended by representatives of Market Associations, Auqaf Committees, Numberdars, Chowkidars, local youth []

SRINAGAR: In a major boost to early childhood care and education in Jammu and Kashmir, the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Kashmir Division (SCERT-KD) successfully concluded a landmark month-long training programme for more than 3,000 Aayas (ECCE Helpers) across all 10 districts of the Kashmir division. Implemented in collaboration with the Directorate of []

SRINAGAR: The Department of Management Studies (DMS), University of Kashmir (KU), started a three-day workshop on Data Analysis in Business Research and Econometrics at the Main Campus. The workshop is designed to strengthen researchers analytical capabilities and introduce practical tools for handling and interpreting business data. Speaking at the inaugural session, Vice-Chancellor KU, Prof. Nilofer []

SRINAGAR: Delhi Public School, Srinagar, is proud to announce that Taif Altaf, an alumnus of the 2021 graduating batch, has been selected as one of six Indian recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for 2026, following an exceptionally competitive national selection process. Taif will undertake fully funded postgraduate study at the University of Oxford, where []

AWANTIPORA: Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), under its Community Connect initiative, organised a Community-Based Diabetes Awareness and Prevention Programme at PHC Dadsara, Tral, centred on the theme Diabetes Across Life Stages. The programme organized by Syed Mantaqi Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology (SMMCN & MT), IUST aimed to improve community awareness []

Chairs J&K Housing Board Meeting Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired the 52nd meeting of the Board of Directors of the Jammu and Kashmir Housing Board (J&KHB) at the Civil Secretariat here, where detailed deliberations were held on key policy and administrative matters. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister []

Attends 40th anniversary celebration of Lawrence Public School in Jammu Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday called upon the schools and educational institutions to have a single aim: Create unique individuals for future challenges. The world is experiencing transformative changes driven by cutting-edge technologies and schools must focus on using new tools to aid []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has entered a severe rainfall deficit phase, with the region recording just 6.1 mm of precipitation between November 1 and December 9 against the expected 43.1 mm, resulting in an 86 per cent shortfall, Kashmir Weather reported on Wednesday. According to the data obtained by KNO, the region has experienced a []

Attends HRDS Indias Veer Savarkar International Impact Award in New Delhi Jammu: Savarkar, the valiant son of Mother India endured tremendous hardship but every moment of his life was dedicated to freedom and development of this soil. Today, people of India are working towards creating a Strong, Aatma-Nirbhar and Viksit Bharat, in line with Veer []