Kashmir Reader

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday interacted with participants of The India Trek, an initiative of students from top international universities. The India Trek is a student-led international journey bringing together participants from Harvard, MIT and other top global universities to explore Indias diversity and ideas, aimed at fostering deeper engagement, []

Bandipora: A Border Security Force (BSF) constable died after a fire broke out in a barrack of the 62nd Battalion camp in north Kashmirs Bandipora district late last night, officials said. An official said that the incident occurred in the Madar area of Bandipora, where a fire engulfed the barrack, completely gutting the structure. The []

DUBAI: President Donald Trump said Iran reached out to the US and proposed negotiations after he threatened action in response to a crackdown on protesters in the Middle Eastern country. Trump in comments to reporters aboard Air Force One said that his administration was in talks to set up a meeting with Tehran, but cautioned []

Reaffirms commitment to social justice, constitutional equity, time bound grievance redress JAMMU: In a significant initiative aimed at deepening the democratic engagement and advancing the constitutional mandate of social justice, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Sunday held a day long mega public outreach programme with []

JAMMU: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Sunday met a delegation of Village Level Workers (VLWs), who called on him to express their sincere gratitude for approval of their long pending demand for pay upgradation from Level-2 to Level-4. The VLWs hailed the decision []

JAMMU: Dr. Romesh Kumars book, Happy Schools: Placing Happiness at the Heart of Schools, has made it to the University of California, Berkeleys Greater Good Science Centers (GGSC) Favorite Books List for Educators 2025. Notably, Happy Schools is the only Indian title featured in this predominantly international list. The GGSC, a respected institution promoting well-being []

Holds BJP OBC Morcha review at Srinagar BUDGAM/SRINAGAR: In the first meeting, Ashok Koul, along with Anwar Khan and Secretary (District) Mudasir Wani, met the district team of Budgam at the BJP Office Budgam in the presence of District President Budgam Hakeem Ruhullah Ghazi. The meeting focused on assessing organizational preparedness, strengthening booth-level structures, and []

KUPWARA: To ensure student welfare, safety, and institutional accountability, the Joint inspection team, on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, conducted a thorough inspection of coaching centres operating within the jurisdictions of Kupwara and Drugmulla. The inspection team was led by Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Arshad Qadir, Block Development Officer Kupwara and Principal Boys Higher []

KUPWARA: District Administration Kupwara provided immediate relief to families affected in unfortunate fire incident in Kandi Village of Karnah tehsil causing damage to four residential houses last night. On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, a team led by Tehsildar Karnah and BDO Tangdar visited the spot and distributed interim relief among five []

JAMMU: In a significant step towards advancing science led agrarian transformation and enhancing farmers income through high value agri-enterprises, the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, through the CSIR Floriculture Mission being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, has been providing end to end support and handholding to the floriculture farmers. For the enhancement []

JAMMU/CHENNAI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu has partnered with Skill-Lync to offer certificate courses in future mobility engineering, aimed at addressing the rapid transformation underway in Indias automotive sector. Under the partnership, Skill-Lync, which entered into joint venture the Institute Incubation and Innovation Council of IIT, will introduce a portfolio of future-focused learning []

Pitches India as investment haven: This is the right time Rajkot: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is currently witnessing an era of unprecedented certainty and political stability, a time when the world is experiencing great uncertainty, and appealed to investors to take advantage of various opportunities in the country. Amidst great global []

Chairs 9th Executive Council Meeting of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University Directs university to focus on creating learning spaces for next generation Jammu: Lieutenant Manoj Sinha chaired the 9th meeting of Executive Council of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) Rajouri, at Lok Bhavan on Sunday. The meeting was attended by Prof. Jawaid Iqbal, Vice []

Section of business leaders cites economic interdependence with Kashmir Warns division would be fatal for harmony Jammu: A section of traders and businessmen in Jammu on Sunday rejected the demand for a separate state for Jammu and instead demanded statehood for J&K. The group was reacting to the recently made demands by members of some []

An ode to artisans who weave, carve & colour Kashmirs soul Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday unveiled the Handicrafts and Handloom Departments Calendar 2026, a visual tribute celebrating the timeless craft traditions of Kashmir. The calendar beautifully encapsulates the essence of the Valleys artistic heritage, highlighting the skill, dedication and commitment of the []

Jammu: Security forces on Sunday launched a massive search operation after intelligence agencies picked up a satellite phone communication in Kanachak area near the International Border here, officials said. The communication by suspected militants was traced to a Thuraya Satellite device, prompting a joint search operation by the Special Operations Group of the Jammu and []

Khelo India Beach Games Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday hailed athletes from Jammu and Kashmir for emerging as the overall mens champions in Pencak Silat at the Khelo India Beach Games. The six-day Khelo India Beach Games, held at the iconic Blue Flag-certified Ghoghla Beach in Diu, concluded on Saturday. Chief Minister hailed []

New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that youth from regions like Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh play a crucial role in strengthening the countrys social and cultural fabric. His remarks came while interacting with the youth contingent from these Union territories at his residence here. The contingent comprises 52 youth from Jammu []

Nine suspects arrested Srinagar/Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested and detained nine suspected drug peddlers in different parts of the Union territory and recovered contraband substances from their possession, officials said on Sunday. A police spokesman said four drug peddlers were arrested/detained in Sopore in north Kashmir, one in Kulgam in south Kashmir, one []

Media key to translating complex policy reforms into meaningful information for people: DC Budgam Act marks a paradigm shift in rural employment delivery: Director PIB BUDGAM: Press Information Bureau (PIB) Srinagar, in collaboration with the District Administration Budgam, organised a Media Workshop Vartalap at Budgam on Saturday to sensitise the media fraternity about the provisions, []

Emphasises accelerating enrolment to ensure seamless digital health records SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labrooon Saturday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex to assess the progress and implementation of various key citizen-centric health programmes in the district. The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Fayaz []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labrooon Saturday distributed CSC Biometric Kits and Micro ATMs among Krishi Udhiyamis of Kisan KhidmatGhars of the district under HADP in a function held here at Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex aimed to promote digital inclusion and enable seamless delivery of government services, financial transactions, and farmer []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr. Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, today visited Pampore and offered his heartfelt condolences to Molana Riyaz Hamadani on the demise of his mother, the pious wife of the late Mirwaiz Molana Yaseen Hamadani. The Mirwaiz prayed for the departed souls maghfirah and for patience and strength for the bereaved family in this hour []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference General Secretary and MLA Khanyar Ali Mohammad Sagar on Saturday called upon the divisional administration to make comprehensive and meticulous arrangements for the upcoming Shab-e-Meraj. The religious observance, which is one of the holiest nights in the Islamic calendar, holds immense significance for Muslims, marking the miraculous night []

SRINAGAR: J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, accompanied by General Secretary Anwar Khan, on Saturday addressed separate meetings of ST Morcha and Minority Morcha office bearers and district presidents at the BJP Office, Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar. The meetings focused on reviewing organizational functioning, strengthening Morcha-level coordination, and preparing the party cadre for upcoming political []

Stolen cash recovered SOPORE: Police in Sopore have arrested the accused involved in a bakery shop theft case and recovered stolen cash from his possession. Police Station Sopore said they received a written complaint from the owner of a bakery shop regarding the theft of cash along with bakery items from his shop, Cake Villa, []

BUDGAM: Police in Budgam have arrested an accused involved in an ATM fraud case in the Magam area, demonstrating their commitment to prompt investigation and effective action against crime. Police Station Magamsaid they received a written complaint from Ghulam Ahmad Bhat son of Ali Mohammad Bhat resident of Parraypora, Magam, alleging that an unknown person []

Interacts with DDC, former PRI members, locals, takes stock of dev issues, grievances UDHAMPUR: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo on Saturday conducted an extensive tour of far-flung areas of Tehsil Panchari of District Udhampur and felicitated the winners of 6th ISKOI India Karate Championship2025 during an impressive medal ceremony []

Drops Napoleon quote to describe PM Modi NEW DELHI: India should take revenge for its painful history of attacks and subjugation, national security adviser Ajit Doval said on Saturday. You are lucky that you were born in an Independent India. I was born in a colonised India, Doval, 81, told a gathering of 3,000 young []

To engage with 3,000 young leaders on National Youth Day New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that countrys youth are the driving force behind building a strong and prosperous nation. In a social media post today, Mr Modi expressed his eagerness to engage with the nations youth at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders []

Pune: Operation Sindoor compelled Pakistan to undertake constitutional amendments, which is an acknowledgement that things did not go well for the neighbouring nation, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has said. Discussing the progress of the proposed joint theatre commands in India, Chauhan stated on Friday that the Union government has granted an extension []

Jodhpur: Emphasising the need to encourage Swadeshi and Swabhasha for achieving the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday urged people to make and use local products and to converse only in their mother tongue at home. Shah said that language is key to preserving any society, culture and religion. While []

Srinagar: Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Saturday reviewed the security measures, and counter infiltration grid along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma was briefed on the counter infiltration grid and security measures undertaken in hinterland to dominate the operational space, the Northern Command said in a []

Jammu: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Saturday chaired a review meeting to take stock of the progress achieved under the National Ayush Mission (NAM), with emphasis on service delivery, infrastructure creation and outreach initiatives aimed at strengthening Ayush-based healthcare across the districts of J&K. Those who attended includes Secretary, H&ME; Principal, GMC Srinagar; Commissioner, FDA; []

Satish Sharma submits comprehensive memorandum to Union Sports Minister New Delhi: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports and Transport, Satish Sharma, on Saturday met with Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and projected several issues and initiatives related to sports upgradation aiming []

Srinagar: Srinagar Police, in coordination with Tourist Police Station Srinagar, conducted a verification and inspection drive across the city to ensure compliance with statutory norms by homestays, hotels, and guest houses. During the drive, several establishments were found operating without valid registration from the competent authorities. These included hotels Essar, ABC Residency, Gani, and Aksa, []

Srinagar: Acting on a complaint, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday said it has arrested a Patwari from Budgam for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of rupees 10,000 / 30,000 for issuance of a revenue extract and bank lien certificate. According to a statement issued to the news agencyKashmir News Observer []

Srinaga: Acting on a complaint, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday said it has arrested a Patwari from Budgam for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of rupees 10,000 / 30,000 for issuance of a revenue extract and bank lien certificate. The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-l Corruption Bureau received a []

MUMBAI:AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said a hijab-clad woman would one day become Indias prime minister as the countrys Constitution accords equal status to people from all communities unlike that of Pakistan, which restricts top constitutional posts to a single community. His remark drew a sharp reaction from the ruling BJP, which said that through []

JAMMU:A suspicious pigeon was caught from a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector near here on Saturday, officials said. The pale grey pigeon with two black bars on each wing is carrying red and yellow rings in legs inscribed with Rehmat Sarkar and Rizwan 2025 followed by certain numbers was []

PUNE: Operation Sindoor compelled Pakistan to undertake constitutional amendments, which is an acknowledgement that things did not go well for the neighbouring nation, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has said. Discussing the progress of the proposed joint theatre commands in India, Chauhan stated on Friday that the Union government has granted an extension []

Srinagar: Police on Saturday said that it in coordination with Tourist Police Station Srinagar, conducted a verification and inspection drive across the city to ensure compliance with statutory norms by homestays, hotels, and guest houses. In a handout police said that during the drive, several establishments were found operating without valid registration from the competent []

Dr Reyaz Ahmad Math fluency is no longer just about speed in mental calculations or rote memorisation of multiplication tables. Its about flexibility, conceptual understanding, problem-solving, and strategic thinking in a technology-rich world. However, the role of mental arithmeticwhile evolvedis far from obsolete. In a country as diverse and dynamic as India, mathematics is not []

DUBAI: Protests in Iran raged Friday night in the Islamic Republic, online videos purported to show, despite a threat from the countrys theocracy to crack down on demonstrators after shutting down the internet and cutting telephone lines off to the world. At least 65 people have been killed in the protests that began in late []

JAMMU:An arms consignment, apparently dropped by a drone from Pakistan, was recovered from a forward area near the International Border in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. The recovery of the consignment, including two pistols, three magazines, 16 rounds and a grenade, was made amid heightened security to thwart any []

WASHINGTON:A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trumps administration cannot block federal money for child care subsidies and other programmes aimed at supporting needy children and their families from flowing to five Democratic-led states for now. The states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York argued that a policy announced Tuesday to freeze []

Stresses timely referral of vacant posts to address shortage of doctors, paramedics Reviews status of vacancies, progress on referral of posts in GMCs, Health Department JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Friday emphasized on the need for timely referral of vacant posts to address shortages of doctors, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah, and Vice President &Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of revered mother of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Molana Reyaz Hamadani, wife of the late Mirwaiz Yasin Hamadani. Dr. Farooq said that the deceased belonged to a family that has rendered []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq on Friday said that Srinagar is witnessing a visible and meaningful wave of development under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, with focused attention being given to all constituencies of the city, including downtown and peripheral areas. He made these []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Friday reviewed the progress in implementation of Civil Registration System(CRS) and status of Mandatory Biometric Updates for Aadhaar in a meeting of stakeholder Departments held here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office. At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner was given a detailed overview of the progress []