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BJP calls remark seditious, anti-national, demands police action Srinagar, Oct 24: Pakistan has saved Kashmiris by keeping the issue alive at international forums, National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah said on Saturday, sparking a row, with the BJP castigating the comment as seditious and anti-national. Abdullah said there is little hope for Kashmiris from the []

Asks MLAs not to seek berths as list finalised Srinagar, Oct 24: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said his council of ministers would be expanded and reshuffled in the first two to three days of next week and urged party colleagues and MLAs not to seek ministerial berths as the list []

Srinagar, Oct 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid rich tributes to eminent litterateur Dr. Rahi Masoom Raza on the occasion of his birth centenary celebration event and highlighted his immense contribution to Indian literature and cinema. In a message delivered for the commemorative programme organised in Ghazipur, the Lieutenant Governor noted that Rahi Sahabs writings []

Srinagar, Oct 24: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday appointed Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav, a 1995batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, as the new Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir. In an order, the MHA posted him as new CS of J&K- the most prestigious bureaucratic position in the UT. With []

Reviews crime disposal, winter preparedness; stresses time-bound investigation Srinagar, Oct 24: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone Sujit Kumar chaired a meeting in hybrid mode to review crime disposal, security preparedness and various policing measures across the Kashmir Zone, stressing the need for timely investigation and disposal of cases within the stipulated 60/90-day timelines []

2,000 runners participating; traffic restrictions announced Srinagar, Oct 24: Banners, hoardings and posters have transformed Srinagars streets ahead of the Kashmir International Marathon, with roads along the route set and barricading completed as around 2,000 runners, including 73 foreign athletes from 12 countries, prepare to hit the streets on Sunday. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will []

Srinagar, Oct 24: A person has been booked in Jammu and Kashmirs Pulwama for allegedly impersonating a government official and duping a man and his son of Rs 28 lakh in a land compensation case, officials said on Saturday. Pulwama Police have registered a case under Sections 319 and 336(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita []

A decades-old court decree raises difficult questions about inheritance, the rights of daughters, the status of a khana-nisheen daughter and the legal limits of reopening settled property disputes Mohd Amin Mir Land disputes in Jammu and Kashmir often survive longer than the people who first became parties to them. A decree passed by a civil []

Srinagar: A fire broke out in the girls wing of RP School in the Lawaypora area of Srinagar on Saturday, prompting the Fire and Emergency Services to rush to the spot. As per reports, fire tenders from Fire and Emergency Services Mujgund and other units were pressed into service. The blaze was reportedly brought under []

Srinagar: A CRPF jawan allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his service rifle at HMT Zainakote area of Srinagar on Saturday. Officials said that one bullet-injured CRPF personnel of 44 Battalion located at HMT Zainakote was brought to hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. The deceased has been identified as Ct. Gajendra []

Baramulla: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday urged people to show courage and stand together to defend their rights, warning that they risked perishing if they failed to confront challenges. Addressing a workers convention in Baramulla, Dr Farooq said Jammu and Kashmir is going through difficult times and people needed []

Bandipora: Bandipora Police on Saturday said they had busted a module linked to the banned organisation Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen and arrested six persons. They said a case involving suspected separatist propaganda, prison-based contacts and alleged funding from Pakistan had been registered. A case under FIR No. 168/2026 had been registered under Sections 10 and 13 of the []

Srinagar: The Government of India on Saturday appointed Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav, a 1995-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, as the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir after transferring him from Delhi. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India,, Yadav has been posted as Chief Secretary of []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the cabinet reshuffle and expansion would take place next week. He said the list of ministers had been finalised after consultations with National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, after meeting Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bawan Srinagar the []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan in Srinagar. Sources said that the Chief Minister headed towards the residence of the LG this morning. The meeting is likely centered around the much-anticipated cabinet expansion of the Omar Abdullah-led government. Sources said that CM Omar is also []

Stresses moral accountability, respect for peoples rights, responsible use of time SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq on Friday said that faith must not remain confined to religious observances and declarations, but should be reflected in an individuals character, conduct and dealings with fellow human beings. Addressing the Friday congregation, Mirwaiz continued his []

Says sincerity, purity of heart indispensable for unity among scholars Urges preachers to rectify their own selves first PATTAN (BARAMULLA): Allama Dr Ghulam Rasool Hami, Chief of Karwani Islami International, has said that love for the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is the key to moral revival, and that sincerity and purity of heart are []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday interacted with a group of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers of the 2011 batch at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. The officers are currently on a week-long official visit to Jammu Kashmir as part of their Mid-Career Training Programme. During their interactions, the visiting officers shared professional insights and discussed []

Directs depts to ensure coordinated arrangements for celebrations at SKICC SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner KashmirAnshul Garg on Friday chaired a meeting of officers to review arrangements for the celebration of the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Foundation Day and the conduct of the Run for Unity on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, scheduled to be []

Calls for state-of-the-art labs SRINAGAR: The Committee on Petitions of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday convened its meeting in the Legislative Assembly Secretariat, Srinagar, under the Chairmanship of Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah, to deliberate upon adulteration of essential food commodities within Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by legislators Mir Mohammad Fayaz, []

High-Level Committee to oversee SDG tagging across departments SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday chaired an interdepartmental coordination meeting to sensitise administrative departments about integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their budgetary proposals for the forthcoming financial year, while addressing issues and concerns relating to the implementation of the proposed SDG-aligned budgeting framework. The []

Brings stories, creativity, imagination to life SRINAGAR: The magic of stories is set to return to the Valley as Bookaroo, the much-loved Festival of Childrens Literature, comes to Delhi Public School (DPS) Srinagar, Athwajan, on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Organised in collaboration with the D.P. Dhar Memorial Trust, the eighth Srinagar edition promises a vibrant []

Intel India President Gokul V. Subramaniam interacts with students SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmir (KU) on Friday hosted a panel discussion on Future Forward: AI, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Main Campus bringing students, scholars and faculty members together to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of technology. Held in collaboration with Intel []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Extension, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir), on Friday concluded a three-day UT-level training programme on Natural Farming: A Way Forward to Sustainable Agriculture. Held from October 21 to 23 under the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), an initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers []

Calls for faster adoption of AI, drones, autonomous systems New Delhi, Oct 23: The Indian military must operate with a long-term strategic vision while remaining prepared for immediate and emerging challenges, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday, asserting that an integrated approach is crucial to success in modern warfare. In an address at the []

Says will try something new in Chrysanthemum garden every year 3.5 lakh plants, over 70 varieties on display Srinagar, Oct 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday opened the Chrysanthemum Show 2026 at the Botanical Garden, Chashma Shahi, Srinagar and the Chrysanthemum Theme Garden, popularly known as Bagh-e-Gul-Dawood, was opened for the public, marking another []

Welcomes initiative to showcase Kashmirs craft heritage Srinagar, Oct 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the autumn edition of Know Your Artisan at the Chrysanthemum Garden in Srinagar, bringing Kashmirs rich handicraft heritage into the spotlight against the backdrop of the Valleys autumn blooms. Minister for Agriculture Production Javid Ahmad Dar, Advisor to the []

Bridge over Nallah Sukhnag opened to public; Projects to strengthen power infrastructure, civic amenities in Beerwah Beerwah (Budgam), Oct 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a series of infrastructure projects worth 25 crore in Beerwah, Budgam, aimed at strengthening connectivity, improving electricity supply, enhancing civic amenities and boosting []

Srinagar, Oct 23: Peer Ki Gali, Sinthan Top and Ahrabal in South Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Friday. An official of the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said that brief spells of light rain are possible at a few places in Kashmir on Saturday afternoon. According to the forecast shared by the MeT Centre weather is likely []

Srinagar, Oct 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has designated two Special FastTrack Courts in Jammu and Srinagar to exclusively try offences such as paper leaks, cheating, and malpractices by examconducting agencies under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. In a notification, the Department of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs stated that the []

Srinagar, Oct 23: A highland cattle raid unfolded in the pastures of Jammu and Kashmirs Kulgam district earlier this month as thugs left with a bounty of wool and horns. They drove away with a staggering 193 animals a bleating fortune worth Rs 25 lakh. However, police, which had launched a massive hunt, finally []

For Muslims, environmental responsibility is not an optional modern add-onit is rooted in the idea that human beings are trustees, not unconditional owners, of the Earth. Two concepts are particularly significant: khilafah emphasises humanitys role as steward, implying care, accountability and responsibility for creation, while amanah signifies a trust for which human beings are accountable. []

Tribunal allows compensation claim by widow, two minor daughters and elderly parents of man killed in 2013 road accident Srinagar, October 23: The Motor Ac cident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Srinagar, has awarded compensation of 58,50,282, along with interest, to the legal representatives of a deceased owner-driver who died while driving his own insured vehicle, in []

Jammu: Pakistani balloon carrying PIA marking was found lying near a resort in Ghou Manhasan area in Jammu on Friday morning. Reports said that locals spotted the balloon with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) marking at RR Resort in Mahavir Basti, under the jurisdiction of Border Police Post (BPP) Sandwan, and immediately informed the police. A []

Srinagar: The Meteorological Department on Friday forecast brief spell of light rain at few districts of Jammu and Kashmir towards afternoon for next two days. An official of MeT said that as per the weather update, on October 23 and 24, brief spell of light rain is likely at few districts towards afternoon. From October []

Highlights regions roads, water, power, healthcare projects JAMMU: Senior National Conference leader and Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, on Wednesday said Jammu Province is receiving due attention in the development agenda of the Omar Abdullah-led Government, with emphasis on infrastructure, drinking water, electricity, healthcare, education, rural connectivity, tourism, employment and the welfare of weaker []

Dr Saalis Maqbool, Dr Abir Aijaz among a select group of researchers honoured with oral presentation at prestigious European cardiology congress in Munich SRINAGAR: In a remarkable achievement for the medical fraternity, Dr Saalis Maqbool and Dr Abir Aijaz of the Acute Medicine Department at Weston General Hospital, Bristol, United Kingdom, have earned international []

SRINAGAR: The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K has intensified food safety inspections across all districts in view of the festive season to ensure compliance with prescribed food safety standards. In a handout issued to GNS, the FDA said that as part of the ongoing Festive Enforcement Drive, 274 inspections have been conducted and 213 []

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Thursday reviewed the progress of the Comprehensive Sewerage Scheme of Greater Srinagar, being implemented under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JnNURM), and directed the completion of all pending works within one month. The review meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Chief Engineer, Urban Environmental []

SRINAGAR: The Committee on Public Accounts (PAC) of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday convened a meeting at the Legislative Assembly here, under the Chairmanship of Surjeet Singh Slathia, to examine the CAG Audit Paras pertaining to the Housing and Urban Development Department. The meeting was attended by Legislators Mubarik Gul, Shamim Firdous, []

Urges people to participate enthusiastically Says participation matters more than winning Srinagar, Oct 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday inaugurated the three-day exposition of the Kashmir Marathon2026 at Polo View, Srinagar, marking the final leg of preparations for the much-anticipated third edition of the event scheduled to be held on October 25 (Sunday). The []

Srinagar, Oct 22: Seventy-three foreign athletes from 12 countries are set to participate in the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon on October 25, as Jammu and Kashmir seeks to strengthen its international profile as a sports tourism destination, with the Tourism Department expecting the total participation to cross 2,000. Director Tourism Kashmir Syed Qamar []

Srinagar, Oct 22: In view of the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon-2026, traffic restrictions and diversions will be put in place on October 25. According to an advisory issued by Srinagar Traffic Police, several roads will remain closed to traffic during specified hours to ensure the smooth conduct of the marathon. The advisory states []

1,187 FIRs registered, 1,349 arrested; properties worth 9,828 lakh attached Srinagar, Oct 22: Union Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Sudhansh Pant on Thursday lauded Jammu and Kashmirs extensive grassroots outreach under social welfare schemes and its coordinated, whole-of-government approach to combating drug abuse, describing the UTs efforts as a commendable model with potential []

Anantnag, Oct 22: Continuing his district-level outreach, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting in Anantnag to review developmental progress, winter preparedness and public service delivery, directing departments to expedite ongoing projects, improve implementation of government schemes and ensure timely redressal of public grievances. Emphasising the need for coordinated and effective winter []

Jammu, Oct 22: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment towards making the Union Territory completely a TB free region with emphasis on strengthening grassroots screening, ensuring timely diagnosis and patient-centric care besides intensifying community participation to accelerate TB elimination. In this regard, Commissioner Secretary, Health & Medical Education, Saugat Biswas, today []

3.5 lakh plants planted: Director Floriculture Srinagar, Oct 22: Seeking to extend Kashmirs tourism appeal beyond the spring tulip season, the Floriculture Department has developed the Chrysanthemum Garden as a major autumn attraction, with around 3.5 lakh plants planted this year and flowering expected to continue until December 5 or 6. Director Floriculture, Gardens and []

Kupwara, Oct 22: The Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against Abhisek Prajapat, a former branch manager of J&K Grameen Bank, in a case alleging that he diverted customer and bank funds while posted at branches in Kupwara district. The chargesheet was filed before the Judicial Magistrate First Class in []

Srinagar: A 48-year-old man was found unconscious in the Pantha Chowk area of central Kashmirs Srinagar district, officials said on Thursday. An official said that the man was found unconscious near the Pantha Chowk bus stand and was spotted by locals, who informed the police. He said police shifted the man to the hospital, where []

Kupwara: A man has been arrested in connection with the pasting of anti-national and provocative posters at a public place in north Kashmirs Handwara area of Kupwara district, officials said on Thursday. An official said that police had arrested a man in connection with the pasting of anti-national and provocative posters. He said the investigation []