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WEST PALM BEACH: President Donald Trump said Sunday that members of his newly created Board of Peace have pledged USD 5 billion toward rebuilding war-ravaged Gaza and will commit thousands of personnel to international stabilisation and police forces for the territory. The pledges will be formally announced when board members gather in Washington on []

Nazur-ul-Islam calls for stability in academic calendar, end to frequent circulars SRINAGAR: The Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) on Sunday held an important meeting under the chairmanship of Baba Nazur-ul-Islam to deliberate on pressing issues concerning the private school sector in Jammu and Kashmir. At the outset, Baba Nazur-ul-Islam extended greetings on []

Calls for unity, character building, respect for religious rights SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr. Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, while addressing an Isteqbal-e-Ramazan conference at Budgam attended by prominent ulema, imams, and khateebsincluding Aga Syed Hassan Al-Moosvi and Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam,said that the blessed month of Ramazan presents a significant opportunity for religious scholars and preachers. He noted that []

SRINAGAR: An FPO Conclave was organized on the second day of GONGUL 2026-the 11thAgriTech Mela of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) at the Main Campus, Shalimar. The programme featured an engaging panel discussion comprising senior officials and experts including representatives from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), []

JAMMU: The Department of Science and Technology is endeavouring to chart out futuristics roadmap for biotechnology, including the UT Policy for Biotechnology. In this regard, Commissioner Secretary, Science and Technology, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting wherein senior officers presented findings from their extensive study visits to Indias premier biotechnology clusters []

SRINAGAR: On the eve of Herath, Inam Un Nabi, Chief Spokesperson of the Awami Itihaad Party (AIP), visited Kashmiri Pandit colonies across North Kashmir to greet families and extend his greetings on the auspicious occasion. Interacting with community members, Inam Un Nabi said that Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims are each others heart and soul, bound []

BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, on Sunday extended warm greetings to the Kashmiri Pandit community on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri (Herath) and joined them in the festive celebrations. On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner interacted with members of the community and enquired about their well-being and the arrangements made for the []

BANDIPORA: Under the Swachhata Action Plan, a series of awareness activities were conducted at PALAASH and PAREESHA CCI for Boys and Girls, Bandipora, to promote environmental responsibility and reduce the use of Single Use Plastics (SUP). The programme focused on encouraging students to adopt sustainable alternatives in their daily lives. They were motivated to use []

BANDIPORA: A one-day recreational tour and fun-filled activity programme for senior citizens of Sub Division Sumbal was successfully organized by the Social Welfare Department Bandipora. The programme aimed at promoting active ageing, social engagement, and emotional well-being among elderly citizens. Senior participants were taken to a scenic spot where they participated enthusiastically in various light []

BUDGAM: Continuing its drive against drug trafficking, Police in Budgam have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession. A police team from Police Station Budgam at a checkpoint established at Bathar crossing near the Railway Footbridge, intercepted a suspicious individual. He has been identified as Rayees Ahmad Mir of Mohanpora Ompora, []

Urges private sector to step in more aggressively New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the latest Budget and a spate of global trade deals signed by his government as foundations for Viksit Bharat, and urged the private sector to step in more aggressively and boldly now. In a wide-ranging interview with PTI, []

New Delhi: Calling productive spending a hallmark of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the just unveiled Union Budget deliberately avoided short-term populism and instead channelled record capital outlays into infrastructure to drive jobs and sustainable growth. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Modi said his government has used its years in []

Our shared duty to eliminate economic gaps, social division Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday urged the people to harness power for societal transformation and craft a blueprint for a prosperous India that lights the worlds path. He was speaking at the commemorative event on the occasion of 508th Nirvan Diwas of Sant Kabir, []

Srinagar: Dr Farooq Abdullah, President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC), on Sunday reiterated that social justice and equitable development form the cornerstone of the partys ideology. He affirmed that the government led by Omar Abdullah is steadfastly working in the same spirit to ensure inclusive growth and people-centric governance across Jammu and []

New Delhi/Srinagar: The white-collar terror module recently busted by the Jammu and Kashmir Police indicates that the doctors arrested in the case had been radicalised since 2016 and formed a new organisation named Ansar Interim to carry out subversive activities in the Union Territory as well as in the hinterland, officials said on Sunday. The []

Bhaderwah/Jammu: An avalanche blocked the Bhaderwah-Pathankot inter-state road in Doda district of the Union Territory on Sunday, leaving dozens of vehicles stranded, a police officer said. Bhaderwah Superintendent of Police Bhaderwah Vinod Sharma said the avalanche struck between Thanthera and Guldanda, around 18 kms from Bhaderwah town, around 5 pm. No casualties were reported. Guldanda []

Jammu: The Indian Youth Congress on Sunday organised a half marathon here for a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir, a party spokesperson said. Hundreds of enthusiastic youth from across Jammu completed in 5 km, 10 km and 21 km races after assembling at Maulana Azad Stadium, pledging to stay away from drugs and motivate others as []

Will enhance public safety, strengthen emergency response mechanisms Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir police on Sunday dedicated six emergency response support system (ERSS) Dial-112 vehicles in hilly Doda district to enhance public safety and strengthening emergency response mechanisms. Doda Senior Superintendent of Police Sandeep Mehta flagged off the vehicles from district police lines and urged citizens []

Demands immediate conduct of Panchayat, ULB polls; calls for creating employment opportunities, revision of reservation policy SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday urged the Centre to restore dialogue with the people, especially the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, for confidence-building and to end the negative environment. He said that this is []

Emphasizes optimal utilization of released funds to augment facilities for pilgrims SRINAGAR: To ensure a smooth and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage of Yatris during SANJY-2026, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to review arrangements at base camps along the route to the Holy Cave. On the occasion, The Div Com issued []

JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Science and Technology, ARI and Trainings, Satish Sharma, on Saturday met R K Mishra, Chief of Border Roads Organisation (BRO), and held comprehensive discussion on key developmental priorities in border regions, with particular focus on Chhamb Constituency. The meeting []

HAJIN: The Armys Manasbal Rashtriya Rifles Battalion on Saturday organised the Sehat-e-Bakshibal Camp at Bakhchibal village in Hajin tehsil of Bandipora district to provide basic health facilities to people residing in rural areas. A large number of locals, including children and the elderly, visited the camp and consulted doctors. The genuine medical needs of the []

SRINAGAR: Zero Academy (Communication & Life Skills), in collaboration with Ignited Minds IAS Academy, successfully organized the Future Leaders of Kashmir Debate Competition on Saturday at Sarovar Portico, Srinagar Airport Road. The debate was held on the theme Employment-Driven Education System vs Traditional Degree-Based Education System, encouraging students to critically examine the evolving relationship []

Emphasises uninterrupted essential services, market regulation, public convenience PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, on Saturday chaired a meeting at the Administrative Complex Pulwama to review and finalise arrangements aimed at facilitating the smooth observance of the Holy month of Ramadan. Addressing the meeting, the DC highlighted the need for coordinated and comprehensive measures []

SRINAGAR: The President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, today joined thousands of mourners in offering the Namaz-e-Janazah of veteran party leader and former minister Peerzada Gh Ahmad Shah at Jamia Masjid Qazigund. The huge gathering reflected the deep respect and admiration the late leader commanded across the region. Senior party []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Senior leader and Advisor to the Honble Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani along with Provincial President Kashmir Showkat Mir attended the Namaz-e-Janazha of senior party leader, Additional General Secretary and former Cabinet Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon at his native village Sangrah Sankoo in district Kargil. On the occasion, Nasir []

Expresses condolences with GK Chief Editor SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr. Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, has extended warm greetings to the Kashmiri Pandit community on the occasion of Herath. He said that such occasions remind us of the shared values of peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and brotherhood that have long been an integral part of Kashmirs religious []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister of UT of Jammu & Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, on Saturday inaugurated SKUAST-Ks 11th Technology Exhibition, Gongul-2026, organised under the theme My Produce, My Price. He was accompanied by Javed Ahmad Dar, Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative, and Election and Sakeena Itoo, Minister for Health & Medical Education, []

Srinagar : Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr. Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, has extended warm greetings to the Kashmiri Pandit community on the occasion of Hearath. He said that such occasions remind us of the shared values of peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and brotherhood that have long been an integral part of Kashmirs religous and cultural ethos. Meanwhile, []

Srinagar: The Tourism Department has identified Sonamarg as the next major winter tourism hub after Gulmarg, with plans to expand skiing infrastructure and host competitive winter sports events in the coming years. Director Tourism Kashmir, Syed Qamar Sajad, per news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), said the department is supporting initiatives to showcase Sonamargs potential for []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed hope that the new government in Bangladesh will improve relations with India, and said having stable neighbours benefits our country. He also said the India-US trade deal will adversely affect the Union Territory. The more stable our neighbouring countries are, the []

GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled IIM Guwahati and inaugurated a high-tech data centre that would cater to the entire Northeast. The PM virtually inaugurated the temporary campus of the Indian Institute of Management Guwahati, which is expected to give a major fillip to higher education and management education in the []

Srinagar: Stating that the Government of India is funding multiple infrastructure projects in Srinagar to improve traffic flow, connectivity and urban facilities, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo on Saturday said that work on several key projects, including vehicular underpasses, a foot overbridge, and the city ring road, will begin very soon. []

HAJIN: The Armys Manasbal Rashtriya Rifles Battalion on Saturday organised the Sehat-e-Bakshibal Camp at Bakhchibal village in Hajin tehsil of Bandipora district to provide basic health facilities to people residing in rural areas. A large number of locals, including children and the elderly, visited the camp and consulted doctors. The genuine medical needs []

Jammu: As part of breakthrough against cross-border drug trafficking, Jammu Police in joint operation with 165 Battalion BSF recovered 6.582 kilograms of heroin worth approximately rupees 40 crore from wheat fields in the R S Pura sector near the International Border. The narcotics, suspected to have been dropped by a drone from across the []

JAMMU: Minister for Education Sakeena Itoo on Friday informed the House that the government is focusing on upgradation of infrastructure as well as faculty requirements in the existing Degree Colleges. The Minister stated this while replying to a question of Legislator, Muzaffar Iqbal Khan in the Legislative Assembly. She added that the matter regarding establishment []

JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Satish Sharma on Friday informed the House that Public Distribution System (PDS) in Jammu and Kashmir is being governed by the National Food Security Act of the Government of India and JK TPDS (Control) Order as amended from time to time. The Minister stated this []

JAMMU: The government on Friday informed the House that the process of granting NOCs to the people seeking constructions within the Municipal areas of Jammu and Kashmir will be simplified. This was stated by Minister for Social Welfare Sakeena Itoo in the House while replying to a question on behalf of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) said that on its request, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Sajjad Kichloo on Friday raised in Parliament the issue concerning the suspension of 33 Kashmiri students at Mewar University, Rajasthan, over the absence of mandatory approvals for the B.Sc. Nursing programme. In a statement issued here, Associations []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah, and Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have expressed profound grief over the demise of senior party leader, Additional General Secretary and former Cabinet Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution and Transport, as well as former Advisor to the Chief Minister of []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have expressed profound grief over the demise of Khawaja Ghulam Ahmad Mir, father-in-law of Greater Kashmir Editor-in-Chief Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo. The duo prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength and fortitude to the []

NEW DELHI: Horticulture Planning and Marketing (HPM) department of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday organized a one-day BuyerSeller Meet at Hotel Samrat, here, with the objective of strengthening market linkages for horticulture and allied produce of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the participants on the occasion, Director HPM, Ghulam Jeelani Zargar delivered a detailed presentation highlighting []

SRINAGAR: On the occasion of Radio Day, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, paid rich tributes to the enduring legacy of All India Radio Srinagar formerly known as Radio Kashmir for its invaluable role in preserving and promoting the regions cultural and pluralistic heritage. In his message, Dr. Farooq fondly []

SRINAGAR: Following the Review Meeting of Zone Hawal on Friday, the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Srinagar, Mr. Ghulam Mohiuddin Bhatconducted a comprehensive assessment of the Government Girls Higher Secondary School Zadibal. During the visit, the CEO Srinagar unveiled the schools innovatively designed Integrated Diary-cum-Lesson Plan Book, along with customized Student and Teacher Folders. These resources, []

Minister Itoo rejects regional division, details 34 eviction drives, lists action against officials Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed uproar on Friday after BJP member Vikram Randhawa claimed that people hailing from Kashmir valley have encroached land in Jammu city. Replying to a question by Randhawa during Question Hour in the Assembly, Social Welfare Minister []

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said final approval of the Jammu Master Plan-2032 has been delayed due to rectification of land-use zoning, boundary alignment with revenue villages, incorporation of public objections and suggestions, and collection and verification of data from multiple departments. Consequently, the area under the Jammu Master Plan has increased []

Jammu: More than 32,000 cancer cases have been reported across Jammu and Kashmir in recent years, with nearly 79 per cent of the total cases recorded in the valley alone, Health Minister Sakeena Itoo said on Friday. Replying to an unstarred question by PDP legislator Waheed Ur Rehman Para in the Assembly, the minister said []

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather urged the government on Friday to strengthen the legal framework to combat food adulteration, as members voiced concern over a large-scale seizure of rotten meat and sub-standard cheese across the Union Territory. Replying to a clubbed question from National Conference (NC) MLAs Saifullah Mir, Mubarak Gul, []

Renewed push for forest conservation, water security, tribal-centric dev: Javed Rana Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday passed the grants worth Rs. 3,24,177.48 Lakh for Public Health Engineering, Rs. 1,52,482.05 lakh for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Rs. 1,60,699.61 lakh for Irrigation & Flood Control and Rs. 40,600.72 for Tribal Affairs Department. The grants []

CM, LG, Speaker express condolences Jammu: Two former Jammu and Kashmir ministers Qamar Ali Akhoon from Kargil and Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah from Devsar in Kulgam passed away here on Friday, officials said. Both leaders were prominent members of the National Conference (NC), with party chief Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah []