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Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday greeted the people on the eve of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). In his message, the Lt Governor said, Heartfelt greetings and best wishes to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Milad-un-Nabi. The life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad remain an eternal beacon of peace, equality, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday extended warm and heartfelt greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). Dr Farooq while conveying his greetings said that Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) is a sacred occasion to reflect upon the timeless message of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the profound []

Attends Tribal Convention on FRA at Pulwama; hints at dev of Sangerwani as model tribal tourism village; announces 2.75 cr for revamp of 14 water filtration plants in Rajpora PULWAMA: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, emphasized the importance of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, as []

States encouraged to designate SPOCs for WAVES, Create in India challenge SRINAGAR: The National Conference on media, broadcasting, and the creative economy was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, bringing together senior officials from the Centre and States/UTs. Pawan Singh Rathore, Special Secretary of Jammu & Kashmirs Information Department, represented the region, engaging in discussions []

BANDIPORA: Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Bandipora Constituency, Nizamuddin Bhat, chaired a departmental review meeting at the Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat Bandipora, to assess the progress of various departments and initiatives aimed at employment generation, entrepreneurship promotion and strengthening livelihood opportunities in the district. During the meeting, the MLA stressed the need to make []

SRINAGAR: In a landmark scientific achievement for Jammu & Kashmir, scientists of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) have secured official recognition and registration of the Kashmir Pony as a new indigenous horse breed by the ICARNational Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBAGR), Karnal. The recognition was accorded by the ICAR []

SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Tuesday organised a day-long programme under the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme, featuring a cleanliness drive and a distinguished lecture on waste management aimed at promoting environmental responsibility, sustainability, leadership, innovation and youth participation in nation-building. The cleanliness drive began from the Fountain Park of NIT []

Calls for activity-based learning BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan on Tuesday reviewed implementation of Classes of Joy- Teaching at Right Level (TaRL) and focused on improving FLN learning outcomes during a meeting held at the Conference Hall, Budgam. The meeting was attended by the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Budgam, Principal DIET Beerwah, all []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Tuesday visited the Narayan Temple at Bulbul Lanker in the Share-Khaas area of the District to inspect the renovation and upgradation works being taken under the Governments Heritage Conservation Scheme. During the visit, the DC was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Joint Commissioner []

AWANTIPORA/SHOPIAN: Police Station Tral conducted a Cyber Awareness Programme aimed at sensitising the general public and respectable citizens about the growing threat of cybercrime and its implications. During the programme, participants were briefed about various forms of cyber fraud, online scams, phishing, identity theft and other cyber related threats. They were advised to remain vigilant []

GANDERBAL: Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) on Tuesday participated (online) in the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening awareness, sensitisation and community participation towards achieving the goal of a TB-Free India. The programme was organised by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, in collaboration with the []

Tangmarg: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday assured people that the government would not increase electricity tariffs any further, while promising to fulfil all commitments made to the people within the next three-and-a-half years. Addressing a gathering in Tangmarg, Omar Abdullah, said the present government had imposed only a limited burden on consumers through the []

Tangmarg: Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday said he would respond in the coming days to National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullahs call for his resignation, while maintaining that he holds the veteran leader in high regard. Speaking with reporters, Ruhullah, said it is not possible that Farooq Abdullah asks him for something []

Kulgam: At least two people were injured after a bear attacked them in an orchard in Ahmadabad village of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Tuesday. An official said that the bear attacked a group of people who were working in the orchard, injuring two of them. He said the injured were shifted to SDH Damhal []

NEW DELHI: On completion of a decade of the Unified Payments Interface, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed it as a major turning point in Indias digital payment journey and said its sheer scale is something every Indian must be proud of. The UPI was launched on August 25, 2016 by the National Payments []

Srinagar: National Conference MP Choudhary Ramzan said the Jantar Mantar protest over the restoration of statehood had drawn national attention to the issues being faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking with reporters in Handwara, the MP said people across the country were now aware of what Jammu and Kashmir had faced and []

Samba: A person was killed and three others injured after a flyover collapsed during construction work in the Jakh area of Vijaypur in Samba district on Tuesday, officials said. An official said that the incident occurred when the structure gave way during ongoing work. He said the injured persons were shifted to a nearby hospital []

Calls for meticulous coordination to ensure adequate facilities for devotees SRINAGAR: Ahead of the observance of auspicious occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) and the Friday following, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labrooon Monday conducted an on-site review of the arrangements at Hazratbal Shrine and took stock of the facilities being put in place for devotees. Vice []

NC chief, CM Omar greet people on Urs Hazrat Syed Ali Aali Balkhi (RA) SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah has called upon the administration to ensure comprehensive arrangements at the Asar-e-Sharif Dargah Hazratbal and other major shrines across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the upcoming religious observances. Dr. Farooq stressed []

SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari has urged the administration to put in place all necessary arrangements well in advance for the smooth and peaceful observance of the auspicious occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), being observed on Wednesday. In a statement, Apni Party President said, As we prepare to observe the blessed occasion []

Followed up four burning industrial issues SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has urged Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo to seek review and reconsideration of the recent electricity tariff order before the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC), J&K, besides seeking interim relief against its implementation pending such review. A delegation of FCIK led []

EOW Kashmir Charge-sheets Man for cheating Cancer Patients family The Economic Offences Wing Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a Charge-sheet before the Honble Court of Sub-Judge, Srinagar against Afaq Ahmad Thug S/o Ghulam Qadir R/o New Colony, Hazratbal Near Shiwala Mandir, Anantnag A/P 10-Green Enclave Barmuni Road Sunjwan Jammu in case FIR No. []

Pulwama: Security forces on Tuesday arrested two terror associates in South Kashmirs Pulwama district and recovered a pistol, 12 rounds and a hand grenade during a joint operation in the Yarwan forest area of CB Nath in Rajpora, officials said. An official said that the operation was launched by Pulwama Police in coordination with the []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the government had never promised that power rates would not increase, saying 200 units of free electricity would be implemented through solar scheme. He maintained that the tariff revision had no connection with the scheme. Speaking to reporters, CM Omar, said the government had []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has arrested an accused wanted in a Rs. 2 crore investment fraud case from Bangalore. In a handout, the CBK said that the accused has been identified as Junaid-Ul-Islam, son of Nazir Ahmad Baba, resident of Alamdar Colony Phase 1, Charar-e-Sharief, Budgam. He was []

Srinagar: Apni Party and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) workers on Monday staged separate protests in Srinagar against the 6.83 per cent hike in electricity tariff, demanding immediate rollback of the decision. The Apni Party workers held a protest at Press Colony, while PDP workers staged a demonstration at the party headquarters in Srinagar. Protesters raised []

Ganderbal: The body of a 12 year old boy who drowned in Nallah Sindh at Fatehpora area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Sunday was recovered on Monday, officials said. An official said that the body of the teenager was recovered during a search operation launched following the incident this morning. The deceased was identified []

Rajouri: In a heartwarming story from Thanamandi area of Rajouri district, a man who had gone missing 26 years ago as a 14-year-old schoolboy has finally returned home, bringing joy to his family. Raja, a resident of Behrote village of Rajouri was studying in Class 9th when he went missing. When asked about how he []

16% surge in undergraduate admissions; enrolment rises in 106 colleges Srinagar/Jammu: Undergraduate admissions to Government Degree Colleges across Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed a significant rise, with 47,150 candidates admitted during Phase-I for the academic session 2026-27, marking an increase of around 16 per cent over the corresponding phase last year. Around 40,800 candidates had []

DUBAI: The new head of Irans top security body warned Sunday that Tehran will see any countrys support for new US economic measures against the Islamic Republic as an act of war, while Irans president defended an MoU with the US. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday is expected to announce the new measures after []

Agreement not capitulation, Supreme Leader sets policies Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended a recent memorandum of understanding as the best way for the country to move beyond what he described as a situation of neither war nor peace. In a speech published by state-run IRNA early on Sunday, he said members of Irans Supreme []

Seeks CMs intervention to restore existing industrial tariff Srinagar: Valleys apex industrial Chamber, the Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has vehemently opposed the latest power tariff order of the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC), saying that behind the mask of widely publicised average hike of 6.83%, industry has actually been saddled with an []

Urge younger generation to prepare themselves for responsibilities of 2047 New Delhi: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday addressed the World Wisdom Forum, organised by the IIT Alumni Council in New Delhi, and felicitated achievers from diverse sectors. In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated the Council for its efforts in bringing together eminent []

New Delhi: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday graced the valedictory function of the Induction & Orientation Programme at IIM Rohtak and addressed the 8th batch of the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) and the 6th batch of the Integrated Programme in Law (IPL). The Lieutenant Governor highlighted the institutes pioneering initiatives in sports management, []

New Delhi: The Petroleum Ministry has asked states and Union Territories to provide district-level administrative support to accelerate the shift of households from LPG to piped natural gas (PNG), seeking appointment of nodal officers to coordinate with gas distributors and oil marketing companies. In an August 21 letter to state chief secretaries, Petroleum Secretary Neeraj []

New Delhi: Amid a spike in monsoon-related illnesses, doctors have said people should avoid self-medication with antibiotics as fever does not automatically mean a bacterial infection and that indiscriminate use of the drugs can contribute to antimicrobial resistance. Physicians stressed that fever is a symptom rather than a diagnosis and could be caused by viral []

SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Sunday said that the people of Srinagar city have always supported the National Conference, but the party has deprived them of their social, political, and economic rights. He said the Apni Party is committed to working for the upliftment and development of the people of Srinagar []

Association now has six major offshoots, affiliated student associations under its broader framework SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has expanded its organisational footprint by bringing the J&K Veterinary Students Association (JKVSA) under its umbrella as its official veterinary students wing and allied body, further broadening its representation of professional and academic student []

Explores AI-driven solutions for Kashmiri, a low-resource language in digital ecosystem SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar hosted KATHE 2026: AI Challenge for Kashmiri Language Translation, a national-level initiative aimed at advancing artificial intelligence and machine-learning applications for the Kashmiri language. It focused on English-to-Kashmiri machine translation, bringing together students, academics, linguists, technology []

Mission YUVA, HADP, JKCIP & PMFBY BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan on Saturday reviewed implementation and progress under Mission YUVA, Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Jammu and Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in the district. At the outset, the Deputy []

SRINAGAR: In connection with the sacred month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has announced that Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq will deliver a sermon at Masjid Sharief Mirjan Pora on Sunday, 23rd August, 2026 from 4:00PM till Asr prayers. The Anjuman, in a statement issued here, urged people to participate in this []

SRINAGAR: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) on Saturday welcomed the reported decision to withdraw cases against protesters in Ladakh, making a compassionate appeal to the Government of India to extend the same gesture to the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. We welcome any step that brings healing and reconciliation. The people of Ladakh are our people []

34 FIRs registered, 182 vehicles, machinery seized in four months BUDGAM: In a major four-month-long enforcement drive against illegal mining and the unlawful extraction and transportation of minerals, Budgam Police have intensified action across the district, registering 34 FIRs and seizing 182 vehicles and machinery. During the last four months, Budgam Police have registered 34 []

Mediation Act, 2023 and role of judges in referral discussed SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy, under the patronage of Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and the guidance of Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Chairman, Governing Committee, the J&K Judicial []

Badminton, Table Tennis competitions continue across district BARAMULLA: Zone Sopore emerged victorious in the Under-19 Boys Kabaddi Competition of the Inter-Zonal District Level (IZDL) tournament, defeating Zone Dangerpora in a closely contested and thrilling final held today at Indoor Stadium Khawaja Bagh, Baramulla. The competition was organised by the Department of Youth Services & Sports, []

BANDIPORA: Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Bandipora organised a meaningful and thought-provoking Dosti Discussion under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) to engage students in an open dialogue on the growing menace of drug abuse and measures to prevent it. The programme was presided over by Dr. G.M. Pujju, Deputy Chief Education Officer (Dy. []

CRCs do not ask the government to ignore its recruitment rules. They ask that the rules governing their engagement should recognise the realities of the work they perform and the responsibilities they carry. A government school may have a building, furniture, and textbooks, but education ultimately depends upon human beings. Rs 25,000 may be a []

Generation Z has grown up during a period marked by rapid technological development, social media, and changing social expectations. Their experiences are significantly different from those of their parents and grandparents. As a result, differences in attitudes, communication styles, career aspirations, and ideas about personal freedom have become increasingly visible. These differences are not necessarily []

Bandipora: Project RAHAT, a women-led sanitary pad manufacturing initiative in Shahgund, Bandipora, has earned recognition for its efforts towards women empowerment, menstrual hygiene awareness and livelihood generation. Raziya Farooq, a member of the Self-Help Group associated with the project, was conferred the President Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) Appreciation Award and Medallion in recognition of []

Samba: The body of a man was found lying in a field at Keso village in the Ramgarh area of Samba district on Saturday, officials said. An official said that police reached the spot and took the body into custody. The deceased was identified as Balkar Singh, a resident of Barota Camp, Ramgarh, he said. []