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Srinagar: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, while addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar, said that with the arrival of the month of May every year, the people of Kashmir are overwhelmed with grief as they recall the martyrdom of Shaheed-e-Millat Mirwaiz Molvi Muhammad Farooq (RA) and the tragic events of []

BEIJING: US President Donald Trump said Iran is finished and must either negotiate a deal to end the ongoing conflict or face destruction. Deal or annihilation for Iran, Trump stated during an interview with Fox News on the final day of his three-day trip to China. He emphasised that the US cannot let Iran have []

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping was 100 per cent correct in his assessment that the US was a nation in decline, but the remarks referred to the years of his predecessor Joe Biden. When President Xi very elegantly referred to the United States as perhaps being a declining nation, []

Srinagar:A three day National Symposium on Avian Biology (NSAB 2026) in conjunction with the 7th Meeting of the Association of Avian Biologists in India (AABI) organized by the Division of Wildlife Sciences, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir) from 14-16 May, 2026, commenced on Thirsday at Shalimar convention Centre, SKUAST-Kashmir, Shalimar. []

Inaugurates Shaurya Gatha Complex at SM Hill in Tangdhar Applauds Northern Command, Chinar Corps for completing prestigious project Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday inaugurated the Shaurya Gatha Complex at SM Hill in Tangdhar, Karnah in Kupwara District. The initiative marked a significant milestone in the promotion of battlefield tourism, heritage preservation and border []

Well hunt, hound you & your associates, decimate your evil infrastructure Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti for pumping narcotics into India, saying he, along with his associates, will be hunted and hounded, and his evil infrastructure will be decimated. A warning []

Jaipur: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday warned Pakistan against terrorism and said India would strike back decisively if provoked again. Addressing a public gathering at Nagaurs Merta town after unveiling a statue of Rajput ruler Rao Duda, Singh said Operation Sindoor had sent a strong message to Pakistan. Perhaps Pakistan will not dare to []

Srinagar: The Council of Ministers, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has approved the upgradation of Sub-District Hospital Hazratbal by granting relaxation in the buffer zone restrictions under the Srinagar Master Plan2035. The decision was taken during the 6th meeting of the Council of Ministers, with the objective of strengthening healthcare infrastructure and []

Srinagar: The Council of Ministers headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accorded approval for the establishment of an 800 TPD Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) Project at Achan, Srinagar, at an estimated cost of 361 crore. The decision was taken during the 6th meeting of the Council of Ministers with the objective of strengthening []

Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat on Thursday said the force is fighting a decisive battle against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and narco-terrorism, warning cross-border drug syndicates and their handlers of strict action. Addressing a press conference at PCR Kashmir, the DGP,said that Nasha Mukt Abhiyan has significantly intensified anti-drug operations across Jammu and Kashmir. []

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Congress CM candidate for Kerala V D Satheesan on Thursday thanked the party high command for giving him such a huge responsibility. Satheesan, speaking to reporters here, also thanked Congress general secretary K C Venugopal for coordinating the AICC efforts and supporting all party activities which helped it achieve a huge victory in the []

Srinagar: Police on Thursday said that in continuation of its sustained crackdown on the terror ecosystem, Sopore Police has attached an immovable property comprising land measuring 10 Marlas, valued at approximately 20 Lakhs, situated at Kehnusa, Bandipora, belonging to an accused involved in terror-related activities and presently operating as a terror handler from Pakistan/Pakistan Occupied []

Srinagar:The Special Crime Wing Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K carried out house searches in connection with FIR No. 06/2026 registered under Sections 420, 468, and 120-B RPC in Srinagar and Budgam districts. In a handout, the CBK said that the FIR was registered on the basis of a written complaint submitted by a resident of []

Srinagar: An MLA supporting the ruling alliance has launched a scathing attack on Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, accusing him of brazenly favouring his own constituency with road projects and development funds, while blatantly discriminating against areas represented even by alliance MLAs. Muzaffar Iqbal Khan, who represents the Thanamnadi assembly segment of Rajouri, alleged massive []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Health and Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday called for a transparent investigation into the alleged NEET-UG paper leak incident. The minister said all those involved in the fraud must face strict punishment, irrespective of their influence or position. Speaking to reporters, Itoo, said the alleged fraud has deeply affected students []

BEIJING: US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping began on Thursday what Trump termed as the biggest summit ever to discuss a wide range of issues, including the war in Iran and bilateral trade frictions. Trump, who arrived in Beijing last night to a rousing reception, told Xi in their first meeting []

New Delhi:The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday said that it has filed a 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused persons in the Red Fort area car bomb explosion case, in which 11 persons were killed, and several others were injured. The high-intensity Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) blast that rocked the national capital on 10th []

KYIV: Russia fired at least 800 drones in a massive daytime barrage on about 20 regions of Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, including children, in one of the longest attacks by Moscow in the 4-year-old war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The attack began in midmorning and lasted for hours []

BEIJING: President Donald Trump on Thursday kicks off the busiest portion of his China visit, a summit expected to be long on pageantry and symbolism but unlikely to feature major breakthroughs on key issues like trade, US relations with Taiwan or the war in Iran. He arrived at an elaborate welcome ceremony on Wednesday []

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Israeli-US war with Iran, further strengthening ties with a Gulf nation that normalized relations with Israel in 2020, his office said Wednesday. Netanyahu met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a gathering that resulted in a historic []

Joins Nasha-Mukt Jammu Kashmir Campaign in Kupwara Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday joined Nasha-Mukt Jammu Kashmir Campaign Padyatra in Kupwara. The Lieutenant Governor also addressed a public gathering. The Lieutenant Governor said that over the past 32 days, civil and police administration struck a devastating blow to the entire drug smuggling ecosystem and []

Launches dev initiatives in Trehgam Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday visited Vibrant Village Trehgam in Kupwara. During his visit, he inaugurated and laid foundation stones for various projects. He also discussed needs and concerns of the villagers. Addressing a public gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday congratulated the Rural Development Department and J&K Rural Livelihoods Mission (UMEED) for their remarkable contribution towards transforming rural livelihoods and empowering women across Jammu & Kashmir. The Chief Minister said that the sustained efforts of the Rural Development Department and UMEED have brought about a significant socio-economic transformation []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed gratitude to External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar for facilitating the repatriation of the mortal remains of six residents of Jammu & Kashmir who lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Kuwait. The Chief Minister also appreciated the efforts of the Indian Embassy in Kuwait for []

Srinagar: A major controversy erupted over the constitution of House Committees in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, with Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma accusing the Speaker of bias and charging him with preferring ruling alliance MLAs in allocating the chairmanship of the panels. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Wednesday constituted []

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday arrested two individuals for allegedly providing logistical support and shelter to foreign members of militant outfit Jaish-e-Muhammads Saifullah group in Kishtwar district, officials said. The arrested persons were Mashkoor Ahmed, a resident of Beighpora Singhpora who worked as a government school teacher, and Maneer Ahmed, a resident of []

Srinagar: The Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast light rain, thundershowers and gusty winds at scattered places across Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days. The MeT Department advised people to avoid boating and shikara rides during afternoon hours due to the possibility of strong winds and lightning. According to the MeT Srinagar, Wednesday recorded []

Srinagar: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Information Technology, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma on Wednesday chaired a review meeting to assess the preparedness and ensure seamless availability of essential commodities and public services ahead of the forthcoming Eid and Muharram observance across Jammu and Kashmir. The []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday welcomed RSS functionary Dattatreya Hosabales remarks that there should always be a window for dialogue with Pakistan, stating that there was no other option but talks to resolve issues. We welcome it. It vindicates the stand of PDP, especially that of (party founder and former chief []

KOLKATA: New elected West Bengal legislators, including Chief Minister Sivendu Adhikari, took oath in the Assembly on Wednesday. Pro tem Speaker Tapas Roy administered the oath. Newly appointed state ministers Agnimitra Paul, Dilip Ghosh, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu, and Nisith Pramanik were among those who took oath as MLAs in the 294-member House. []

Anantnag: During his visit to Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam School in Anantnag (Islamabad), Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq said that after eight long years he had been allowed by authorities to visit the institution. Interacting with the students present, he expressed happiness and lauded the work being carried out by the Nusrat-ul-Islam Trust for the benefit of []

Srinagar: National Conference chief spokesperson and MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Wednesday took a sharp dig at Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, saying he would offer him coffee and remind him that this is Jammu and Kashmir, not Assam. Speaking with reporters, Tanvir Sadiq,said the BJP was disconnected from the political realities of Jammu and Kashmir []

CBI to probe irregularities Re-examination dates to be notified NTA extends full cooperation New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday announced the cancellation of NEET (UG) 2026 conducted on May 3, and said the examination will be re-conducted on dates to be notified separately. The CBI will carry out a comprehensive inquiry into []

Joins Drug-Free J&K Campaign Padyatra in Baramulla Baramulla: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday joined the Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir campaign in Baramulla, engaging with citizens and participating in a Padyatra. The Lieutenant Governor also announced the launch of two innovative pillars under the campaign for the next 69 days- the Community Immunization Program against drugs []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday visited Vibrant Village, Uran Bowa in Baramulla, reviewed ongoing schemes and addressed a public gathering. The Lieutenant Governor said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, border villages distance from Delhi has reduced. They are connected to the mainstream of development and it is commitment of []

New Delhi: India on Tuesday said reports of Chinese support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor corroborated what was already known and that responsible nations must reflect on how backing efforts to shield terrorist infrastructure would affect their global standing. New Delhis comments came days after China confirmed that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan []

Srinagar: Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Wednesday slammed the Omar Abdullah-led government over governance in Jammu and Kashmir, saying its headquarters seem to lie somewhere between marathon tracks and Gulmargs ski slopes. Sharma alleged that misgovernance and corruption have peaked during Omar Abdullahs government. If you are looking for Omar Abdullah or his []

Rousseau stressed: education should be for nature, by nature, through nature, and of nature. Local picnics should be made mandatory and part of the timetablewith no financial burden on parents. They can easily be managed. Muntashir Kifayat Hussain The other day, we at our secondary schoolBoys High School, Narbaldecided on a Saturday outing to the []

Two systems operate side by side in every workplace: one built on merit, the other on influence, favouritism, and internal alliances. When influence outweighs merit, it slowly weakens something far more critical than moraleauthentic leadership. Great leaders are not defined by the absence of politics, but by their refusal to become part of it. Shah []

Recovering addicts return from rehabilitation only to face rejection and isolation. Where is the research-based, measurable framework beyond slogans? These are not political questions. These are human questions. Arshid Qalmi Kashmir today is not merely facing a drug problem. It is witnessing a silent psychological collapse unfolding inside homes, classrooms, streets, and hearts. Every family []

Under the RET scheme, many candidates were appointed as teachers without professional teaching qualifications such as a BEd. Recruitment was influenced more by local considerations than merit. On the other side, thousands of highly qualified youthwith PG, BEd, MEd, NET, SET, JRF, and even PhDremained unemployed. Teaching is not merely about occupying a classroom; it []

The name Iqrathe very first word of the Holy Quran revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)carries profound significance. May the divine command continue to echo through the halls for generations to come. Mehraj Rasool In a heartening and blessed development for the education landscape of Dangerpora, Sopore, the Iqra Library was recently inauguratedin Dangerpora.This pioneering initiative []

WASHINGTON: Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on Tuesday called for dumping Pakistan as mediators in the US-Iran war, citing reports that Islamabad had allowed Iran to use their airbases to park military aircraft. Graham, the Senator from South Carolina, expressed his frustration at the stalemate in the peace talks with Iran during a hearing of the []

SRINAGAR: Kashmirs chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday said the ongoing anti-drug campaign wont achieve the desired results unless action is also taken against liquor, which he said was equally harmful to society and destroying families. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of an event here, the Mirwaiz said the campaign against drugs should []

Baramulla: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said over two lakh outreach programmes have been conducted across Jammu and Kashmir as part of the governments campaign against drug abuse, asserting that strict action will continue against drug peddlers across the Union Territory. Addressing a mega padyatra in Baramulla, the Lieutenant Governor, said the administration and []

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is scheduled to see doctors for a medical and dental checkup this month his fourth publicised visit to medical experts since returning to office in what the White House describes as an annual physical and regular preventive care. Trump, who turns 80 next month and was the oldest person []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir has registered three cases against a Kupwara man for allegedly duping several people on the pretext of providing government jobs, officials said on Monday. In a statement, a spokesperson said the Economic Offences Wing Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has registered three separate cases against accused Abdul Majeed []

Discusses statehood, key issues concerning J&K New Delhi: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah here and held detailed discussions on a range of important issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed several significant matters including restoration of Statehood, Transaction of Business Rules, rationalisation of []

Inaugurates National Youth Festival- Aarohan 2026 in Srinagar Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated National Youth Festival- Aarohan 2026 in Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor said this event declares a new vision of Rise, Shine, and Conquer to our youth which encapsulates a complete philosophy that lights the path to the future, a promise, []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performed Puja on Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a celebration of 1,000 years of unbroken faith and unyielding resolve. He also attended a public event organized on the sacred occasion at Lok Bhavan. The Lieutenant Governor said, Despite countless atrocities and invasions by aggressors, Somnath has remained a guiding light ushering Bharat []