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New Delhi: BRICS leaders on Friday strongly condemned the April 22, 2025 terrorist attack in south Kashmirs Pahalgam that killed 26 people and injured several others, while reaffirming their commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. In the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the conclusion of the BRICS Summit, the grouping,, described []

Srinagar: National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has rejected the remarks made by cabinet colleague Sakina Itoo regarding Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs poll prospects, saying such statements couldnt have been made in the right perspective. Ruhullah, reacting to Itoos comments, said that his stand on issues concerning the people of Jammu and Kashmir remains []

Bandipora: Nanda Cricket Club (CC) Hajin on Saturday lifted the Kilo Force T20 Cricket Trophy after defeating Naidkhai Cricket Club in the final of a cricket tournament organised by the Manasbal Battalion of the Indian Army at Poshwari playground. The tournament witnessed participation of around 16 teams from different villages, providing local youth an opportunity []

Srinagar/New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted searches at 10 locations across Kupwara, Kulgam, Bandipora, Baramulla and Sopore in connection with a cross-border terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handlers and their alleged network of local Over Ground Workers (OGWs). In a statement , an NIA spokesperson said the searches were conducted []

NEW DELHI: Chinese President Xi Jinping began a two-day visit to New Delhi to attend the BRICS Summit on Saturday, marking his first trip to India in seven years and signalling a key opportunity to normalise bilateral ties through expansion of trade and investment ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host President Xi for bilateral []

Anantnag: Anantnag Police on Saturday conducted a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at 20 locations in the Waghama area of the district as part of an intensified crackdown on drug peddling, officials said. An official said that 13 suspected drug peddlers were picked up for questioning during the coordinated operation. He said the operation was []

Says Omars comment detached from reality Did anyone go to jail in Kerala? Srinagar, Sep 11: Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Friday criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for saying that failure to comply with the Centres direction on singing the full version of Vande Mataram could land Kashmiris in jail, calling []

Srinagar, Sep 11: The National Conference-led government is unlikely to go for an expansion-cum-reshuffle in the council of ministers for the time being, sources said. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah would not immediately effect the expansion in his cabinet, KNO reported, quoting sources. There are no chances of cabinet expansion this month. The exercise will not []

MeT predicts dry weather over next 10 days Srinagar, Sep 11: Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Friday said that Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience mainly dry weather over the next 10 days, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers expected at isolated and scattered places. The MeT said the weather across the Union Territory []

Jammu, Sep 11: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Armys White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, on Friday visited general areas of Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district and reviewed the security situation, counter-terrorism grid and operational preparedness of the troops. The Corps Commander assessed the security architecture, contingency preparedness and infrastructure, and []

Srinagar, Sep 11: The Jammu and Kashmir Casual/Daily Wagers Forum (JKCDF) on Friday held a peaceful protest at Sher-i-Kashmir Park here, urging the government to address the long-pending demands of casual and daily-wage workers, particularly regularisation of their services. The protest was led by J&K Casual/Daily Wagers Forum president Sajad Ahmed Parray, who said the []

Srinagar, Sep 11: With the promised deadline of August 2026 for commencement of Outpatient Department (OPD) services at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Awantipora having passed without the facility becoming operational, residents across Kashmir have urged the government to immediately start at least the OPD services and sought the intervention of the Union []

Srinagar, Sep 11: Seven years after the Centre suspended cross-LoC trade through Salamabad in Uri, the Trade Facilitation Centre is set to get a new role, with the Tourism Department planning to utilise the facility for promoting border tourism in North Kashmir. The department has received the green signal to take over the Trade Facilitation []

Experts discuss 75 years of the history of theatre in Kashmir SRINAGAR: The three-day Kashmir Theatre Conference commenced on Friday with a stimulating academic paper-reading session, an insightful discussion on the history of Kashmiri theatre, and a vibrant inaugural function that brought together eminent theatre personalities, artists, and cultural enthusiasts. The day began with an []

To highlight pressing public issues, infra deficit, govt apathy&neglect SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Friday presided over an important party meeting attended by party leaders and workers from across Srinagar city. During the meeting, participants thoroughly discussed and identified various public issues and grievances, particularly the infrastructural and developmental deficit in []

How many pillars?: Student counts 364 at Jamia Masjid Srinagar during educational visit BANDIPORA: As part of an educational exposure programme designed to take learning beyond the classroom, students of PM SHRI Government Secondary School Laharwalpora, Bandipora, recently visited the historic Jamia Masjid in downtown Srinagar and Sainik School Mansbal. The visits provided the students []

BUDGAM: The Private Schools Association Jammu & Kashmir (PSAJK), in collaboration with Civil Defence Budgam and powered by Rotary Club Kashmir, continued its campaign for Basic Life Support (BLS) training for support staff of private schools across Budgam district. As part of the ongoing initiative, a BLS training programme was conducted today in Zone Beerwah []

Dream higher, remain committed: Lt Gen Pratik Sharma SRINAGAR: Headquarters Northern Command commemorated ten years of a significant educational partnership between the Army Goodwill Schools (AGS) and the Bharti Airtel Foundation, underscoring the Indian Armys continued endeavour to provide quality education and create greater opportunities for the youth of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. The commemorative []

Commr Secretary Babila Rakwal inaugurates 30 KW Solar EV Charging Station AWANTIPORA: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) launched the official website of the J&K Science Congress (JKSC), 2026, at IUST Main Campus on Friday. Commissioner Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), UT of Jammu and Kashmir, Ms. Babila Rakwal (IAS), inaugurated []

SRINAGAR: The students of Departments of Communication & Journalism and English, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) represented the University at the First International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) held at SKICC here on Thursday. Fifty students from both departments actively engaged in interactive sessions with leading professionals from the film industry. Dean, Academic []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Friday visited Ziyarat Dastgeer Sahib at Sarai Bala, Amirakadal to review and finalize arrangements for the smooth conduct of the annual Urs of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA). The DC was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Joint Commissioner SMC, Suhail Ul Islam, []

Three-day showcase celebrates J&Ks craft, culture, cuisine, entrepreneurial talent SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) under the aegis of the Department of Industries & Commerce, organized three-day Kashmir Expo, 2026 being held from 11th to 13th September 2026 under the theme Celebration of Craft, Culture & Cuisine Showcasing Rich Kashmirs Heritage by []

Seek pay revision, job security, retirement benefits Srinagar, Sep 11: The agitation by National Health Mission (NHM) employees continued across Jammu and Kashmir for the third consecutive day on Friday, with the employees deciding to extend their ongoing 72-hour strike by another 72 hours from September 12, citing failure of the government to take concrete []

Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday said it trapped and arrested a Patwari after he was allegedly caught red-handed while demanding and accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe for issuing a revenue extract (Fard) in the Waterrehal area of Budgam district. In a statement , a spokesperson said the ACB received a written complaint alleging []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday congratulated renowned Para Archer from Jammu and Kashmir, Ms. Sheetal Devi, for her outstanding performance at the World Archery Para Series 2026, Stage III. Sheetal Devi clinched Gold Medal in the Womens Compound Individual Event and Bronze Medal in the Compound Mixed Team Event, bringing laurels to Jammu []

Kathua: Two persons were killed and three others injured in a road accident in the Sarthal area of Bani tehsil in Kathua district on Friday. An official said that the accident occurred in Sarthal when a vehicle carrying five persons was involved in an accident. Two occupants were killed, while three others sustained injuries. The []

Srinagar: The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir has directed all health institutions across Kashmir to ensure uninterrupted patient care amid prevailing situation. In a circular Director Health Services Kashmir said that all Medical Superintendents, Block Medical Officers and Heads of Institutions under administrative control of DHSK are enjoined upon to ensure that all available regular []

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government is considering a phased approach to regularising daily wagers and workers engaged across various departments, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said on Friday. Speaking on the sidelines of Kashmir Expo 2026, Choudhary, said the demands of daily wagers were genuine and legitimate, but urged them to remain patient and []

Pahalgam: General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Friday said the Army will continue to remain committed to nation-building while ensuring peace and tranquillity in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a function at Army Goodwill School (AGS), Pahalgam, Lt Gen Sharma said, As we march towards Viksit Bharat, Northern Command will continue to []

Srinagar: A woman was injured after being attacked by a bear in the Handoora area of Tral in south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Friday. An official said that the woman was attacked by the wild animal in Handoora, leaving her injured. He said that she was soon shifted to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Tral for treatment []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is working to connect its artisans, self-help groups and entrepreneurs with wider domestic and international markets through exhibitions, trade promotion programmes and product-authentication initiatives, Commissioner/Secretary, Department of Industries & Commerce, Vikramjit Singh, said on Friday. Speaking about the Kashmir Expo, Singh, said such events provide artisans, self-help groups and entrepreneurs a []

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) has invited offline applications for allocation of MBBS seats from Central Pool for spouse and children of terrorist victims for the academic year 2026-27. According to notification issued, a total of four seats have been earmarked one seat at A.N. Magadh Medical College []

Poonch: Two persons were injured after a collision between a Sumo and a motorcycle at Jaran Wali Gali in Poonch district on Friday morning. Officials said that a Sumo bearing registration No. JK11A-5123, driven by Mushtaq Ahmed, son of Abdul Aziz, resident of Gursai Harmutta, collided with a motorcycle bearing registration No. JK12A-8142. Both the []

SRINAGAR: Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, along with Joint Commissioner SMC, Suhail Ul Islam on Thursday launched the Online Waste Bin Booking Service, a digital facility aimed at making the process of requesting waste bins simpler, faster and more accessible for citizens. The service enables residents to submit their requests online without []

Case registered against dealer PULWAMA: In a significant enforcement action aimed at safeguarding consumer interests and curbing unfair trade practices, the Legal Metrology Department has detected and seized 930 packages of dry fruits from a wholesaler in Pampore namely Khanday traders after the packages were found to contain substantially less quantity than the quantity declared []

BANDIPORA: A meeting of the District Level Committee on Change of Land Use (CLU) was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, at Mini Secretariat Bandipora, to review and process applications in pursuance of the Jammu & Kashmir Agricultural Land (Conversion for Non-Agricultural Purposes) Regulations Act, 2022. During the proceedings, []

SRINAGAR: Police have seized six vehicles including three tractors and 3 trucks/tippers in Anantnag, Handwara and Sopore, for their involvement in the illegal acquisition, mining and transportation of minerals. The action was taken during routine patrolling and checking at police naka points as part of intensified enforcement against illegal mining activities. In Anantnag, Police Station []

HANDWARA: Police in Handwara organized a cycling event under the Civic Action Programme, with the participation of more than 100 youth and school children. The cycling event was aimed at promoting sports, physical fitness, discipline and positive engagement of youth. The event was flagged off by DSP DAR Peer Atiqullah at Chotipora. The event culminated []

BARAMULLA: District Youth Officer Baramulla, Srijan Singh Patel on Thursday addressed a press conference to highlight the objectives and significance of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) being organised under the Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) initiative. Speaking to the media, District Youth Officer said that VBYLD provides a national platform for young people []

46th Academic Council meeting SRINAGAR: The 46th Academic Council meeting of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) was held today at the Vice-Chancellors Conference Hall, Main Campus, Shalimar, with deliberations focused on academic transformation, research and innovation for Universitys transition from National to Global by 2030. The meeting was chaired by []

Srinagar, Sep 10: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday exuded hope that Jammu and Kashmir would itself become Bollywood. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) here, Dr Farooq, as per KNO said, I believe J&K will eventually develop its []

New Delhi, Sep 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India supports a safe, secure, and sustainable space domain anchored in international law, underlining that scientific data must serve the common good with openness and integrity. Virtually addressing the first International Space Summit, Modi also said that ISROs technologies and partnerships serve not only []

As a party, we have never adopted Vande Mataram Defends Tanvir Sadiq: What he said is historically accurate Srinagar, Sep 10: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday hit back at the ally Congress over the Vande Mataram issue, saying standing for all stanzas of the national song at official events is a []

Kulgam, Sep 10: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar on Thursday visited the districts of Kulgam and Shopian in South Kashmir to review the security situation, counter-terrorism operations, crime control efforts, and law and order maintenance. During his visit, he was accompanied by DIG South Kashmir Range, Shri Javed Iqbal Mattoo-IPS. The []

New Delhi, Sep 10: A judicial officer cannot shout at the judges in a court, the Supreme Court on Thursday said, while refusing to stay contempt proceedings initiated by the Bombay High Court against a judicial officer for his unwarranted outburst. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said the high court may []

Calls for responsible media reporting Srinagar, Sep 10: On World Suicide Prevention Day, mental-health experts have called for a shift in how society understands and discusses suicide, stressing that timely conversations, compassionate support and early professional intervention can help prevent loss of life. Observed every year on September 10, the day seeks to raise awareness []

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 5,000 bribe at Police Post Talwara in Reasi district, officials said. In a statement, a spokesperson said that the ACB had trapped and arrested ASI Talib Hussain, posted at Police Post Talwara, in []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday asserted that not a single Kashmiri Pandit employee recruited under the Prime Ministers package is homeless in Kashmir, and also defended the playing of full Vande Mataram at government functions saying the government is bound to fulfill its legal and statutory obligations. The Chief Minister, was responding to []

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Union Cabinets approval of eight railway projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore, saying these will ensure stronger connectivity, faster passenger movement and lower logistics cost. The cabinet approved five multitracking projects covering 17 districts across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana, increasing the []

Jammu: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Punjab Police, has apprehended a drug trafficking accused who had fled from NCB custody in Jammu, officials said. An official said that the accused fled Jammu and travelled towards Jalandhar via the Pathankot route. He allegedly took shelter in a []