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UNITED NATIONS: The official in charge of President Donald Trumps ceasefire plan for Gaza criticized Israel on Wednesday for its attacks on the war-battered Palestinian territory and warned that the alternative to the US proposal is the next war. Nikolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace high representative, insisted to the UN Security Council that Trumps []

People well aware of dark record, tainted past of those who betrayed them SRINAGAR: National Conference General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar on Wednesday cautioned political parties and self-styled leaders against attempting to rewrite their political record through political theatrics and crocodile tears. He asserted that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are fully aware of []

SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are grappling with serious and pressing issues, while the government appears least concerned about addressing their genuine concerns. He said, This government has failed to address the grave challenges confronting the people of Jammu and Kashmir. It []

SRINAGAR: Member of Parliament from Anantnag-Rajouri, Mian Altaf Ahmad, has expressed profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences over the tragic road accident in Poonch district that resulted in loss of precious lives and left several others injured. In a statement, Mian Altaf described the incident as heart-wrenching and extended his deepest sympathies to the bereaved families []

Inaugurates, lays foundation stones for dev projects in Reasi REASI: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar on Wednesday undertook a day-long tour of Reasi district. The Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a number of development projects aimed to strengthening the rural infrastructure, Panchayati []

BARAMULLA: As part of the strategic interventions under the J&K Startup Policy aimed at encouraging youth to become problem-solvers and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, the J&K Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), District Centre Baramulla, organized its first Startup Idea Challenge 2.0 of the year at Government Degree College (GDC) Sopore on Wednesday. Around 60 students registered []

Reviews seed production initiatives SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shahvisited the Seed Multiplication Farm at Padgampora, Pulwama, to assess ongoing activities and review the progress of seed production initiatives. During the visit, the Director specifically inspected the different blocks, Seed processing Plant and workshop where he evaluated the current status of activities related to []

KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam on Wednesday visited the revered Ziyarat Sharief of Hazrat Mir Syed Hussain Simnani (RA) at Kulgam and Ziyarat Sharief Qaimoh on the auspicious occasion of Milad un Nabi. During his visit to the revered shrine of Hazrat Mir Syed Hussain Simnani (RA), the Deputy Commissioner paid obeisance and []

GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore on Wednesday chaired the monthly meeting of the District Level Narco Coordination (NCORD) Committee to review the measures being undertaken by various departments to curb drug abuse and strengthen enforcement, prevention, awareness and rehabilitation efforts across the district. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the action taken []

BANDIPORA: Youmi Shaban was observed at KunanBagund, Bandipora, to commemorate the life, spiritual legacy and literary contribution of renowned Sufi poet and saint Muhammad Shaban. The programme, organised by Bazm-e-Shaban Literary Forum under the patronage of Adbi Markaz Kamraz, was held in collaboration with the Department of Information and Public Relations, Bandipora, and J&K Academy []

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has paused all immigrant visa applications across the world as the State Department aims to tighten restrictions and limit access to applicants who may become dependent on US public benefits reserved for qualified Americans, according to a report. According to a Financial Times report, the US is training consular officers to []

Kulgam: Five terror associates were arrested and a cache of arms and ammunition recovered during a joint cordon and search operation in the Bugam Orchard area of Kulgam district on Wednesday, officials said. A senior official said that the operation was conducted jointly by Kulgam Police, 9 Rashtriya Rifles and 18 Battalion CRPF. During the []

Srinagar: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued a formal order regarding the suspension of an In-charge Executive Engineer arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in March this year. According to Government Order, Er. Manzoor Ahmad Dar, In-Charge Executive Engineer on deputation to PHE Mechanical Division, South Awantipora, was arrested by ACB Srinagar on March []

Srinagar: Two persons accused in separate POCSO cases, who had escaped from Srinagars Central Jail, were arrested by police after three days, officials said on Wednesday. A senior police official said that the accused had escaped from the jail on August 23, with police soon launching an operation to arrest them. The accused have been []

Srinagar: Amid chants of Darood-o-Azkar, thousands of devotees thronged the revered Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar for night-long prayers on the eve of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). Reports said that from late evening, devotees including men, women, elderly and youth from different parts of the Valley started arriving at the shrine to take part in the congregational prayers []

Reasi: A 29-year-old lady died after slipping from a hill while cutting grass in the Chassana area of Reasi district on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that the lady was cutting grass on a hillside when she slipped and fell around 200300 metres, resulting in her death on the spot. She was later identified []

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, []