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Srinagar: Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Masoodi has come out in support of the demand for relaxation in the upper age limit for recruitment in J&K Bank, saying aspirants should not be penalised for delays beyond their control. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the minister said thousands of J&K Bank aspirants had []

NEW YORK: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking ahead of US-China talks, called Tuesday for a more balanced relationship between the two countries, saying Americans have grown too dependent on imports. Addressing a gala hosted by the National Committee on US-China Relations at a New York ballroom, Bessent extolled the countries bond as one of this []

Says LoP living in fools paradise; even his entire party cannot make a scratch in National Conference SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma, saying that he was living in a fools paradise if he []

Comprehensive winter action plan covering network readiness, swift restoration, grievance redressal, consumer safety SRINAGAR: In view of the prevailing weather advisory and ahead of the winter season, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Tuesday launched its Digital Handbook on Winter Preparedness 202627, placing its comprehensive winter action plan for Kashmir Division in the []

Visits bereaved family of Sopore medical student, assures govt support BARAMULLA: Emphasizing the importance of accessible and quality healthcare facilities at the grassroots level, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo, on Tuesday inaugurated the New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) at Chukar, Tangmarg constructed at a cost of 1.88 crore. MLA []

JAMMU: Minister for Agriculture Production, Finance, Mining and Cooperative Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar on Tuesday convened a review meeting with senior officers of the Horticulture Department to assess the progress of ongoing projects and evaluate implementation of development schemes aimed at strengthening the horticulture sector in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Director []

Calls on Speaker Rather; urges coordinated development SRINAGAR: The Save Nilnag Front on Tuesday called on Speaker JKLA Abdul Rahim Rather and expressed appreciation for the developmental initiatives undertaken in the constituency over the years, particularly in strengthening the road connectivity, infrastructure, educational and healthcare facilities, electricity distribution and other essential public amenities. In a []

Prog at Amar Singh College connects students with Kashmiri literary heritage SRINAGAR: The Abdul Ahad Azad Memorial Chair, Cluster University of Srinagar, in collaboration with Adbi Markaz Kamraz, presented the musical opera Chand Harich Zoon in the auditorium of Amar Singh College. The opera dwelled on the life of Habba Khatoon, the most celebrated and []

Plans Rumi Heritage Corner to celebrate Jalaluddin Rumis legacy AWANTIPORA: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) convened the 7th meeting of its University Library Committee on November 9 to deliberate on measures for strengthening the Rumi Library and enhancing its role in supporting the Universitys academic and research ecosystem. The meeting was chaired []

Initiative under Mission YUVA, HADP, JKCIP aims to promote self-employment BUDGAM: An Udyam Jagriti programme under Mission YUVA, HADP and JKCIP was organised for ex-servicemen, widows and their families of District Budgam to sensitise them about the scheme and apprise them of the opportunities available for establishing sustainable self-employment ventures. The programme was organised by []

HAJIN: The Jammu and Kashmir Teachers Forum (JKTF) Bandipora organised a pre-retirement function to felicitate Mehraj ud Din, a teacher at Government Middle School (GMS) Yarbalpora, in recognition of his 41 years of service in the Education Department. The function was attended by Principal Mehboob Ahmad Khan, Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Hajin Masood Ahmad, Zonal []

NEW DELHI: ) The sharp increase in vehicular emissions warrant urgent intervention, the Supreme Court has said while directing the governments of Delhi and three neighbouring states to apprise it about the steps taken to prevent the entry and operation of over-age vehicles within the National Capital Region. The apex court directed the governments of []

Leh,: The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh has published the schedule for the forthcoming General Election to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) in the Union Territory. The schedule has been notified vide Order No. 551-LA(GAD) of 2026 dated 10.11.2026 issued by the General Administration Department. According to the order, the notification regarding []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive meeting to review the progress of works under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI). The Chief Minister reviewed both physical and financial progress across key sectors, including Public Works, Jal Shakti, Youth Services and Sports, Power Development, and Housing & Urban []

Baramulla: A six-year-old boy was mauled to death by a leopard in Kalantra village of Kreeri in north Kashmirs Baramulla district, officials said. An official said that the boy was attacked by a leopard in Kalantra, Kreeri, leaving him injured. He was shifted to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The deceased was []

Srinagar: A 27-year-old scooty rider succumbed to his injuries after being hit by a vehicle near Ahmad Nagar in Soura on Monday late evening, officials said. An official said that at least three persons travelling on a scooty were injured after a vehicle hit them at Umarhair, Soura, on Monday. He said the injured were []

Sopore: MBBS student Adnan Altaf was laid to rest at his native village Dangerpora, Sopore amid tears and sorrow on Tuesday. Reports said that thousands of people attended his funeral. The Namaz-e-Janaza was held at 11:30 AM. Adnan, a resident of Dangerpora Sopore in north Kashmir, was pursuing his MBBS at Eastern Medical College in []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against a man accused of impersonating a CID officer and cheating people by promising government jobs and transfers in lieu of money, officials said. In a statement a spokesperson said the EOW Kashmir had filed a chargesheet in case []

WASHINGTON: A public spat between former Trump administration officials over alleged corruption in public health policymaking is the latest front in Republicans postelection recriminations, a battle that has exposed fault lines within the White House and could reshape political alliances involving the influential Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. The blowup began when Calley Means, []

35 in Jammu district, including Warehouse Nehru Market fire Jammu, Nov 09: Fire and Emergency Services on Monday said it responded to 60 fire incidents across Jammu Province in a 24-hour period, including 35 in Jammu district, amid a series of blazes during the Diwali period. Sixteen incidents were reported in Jammu district within around []

Jammu, Nov 09: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha have expressed grief over the massive fire at a warehouse near Bikram Chowk, Jammu, which broke out Sunday evening and spread to adjoining structures, including business establishments. The Chief Minister conveyed his sympathies to those affected and directed the district administration to provide []

Says elected govt lacks authority over police, fire services Jammu, Nov 09: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Monday reiterated the demand for restoration of full statehood, saying the absence of constitutional and administrative powers has severely constrained the elected governments ability to address public grievances and respond effectively to emergencies. Referring []

Srinagar, Nov 09: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Monday said that it aims to declare results of annual regular exams of 10th, 11th and 12th by the second week of January. Speaking to the reporters, JKBOSE Chairman, Ghulam Hassan Sheikh said, Our exams are going very smoothly and in the []

Srinagar, Nov 09: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted that Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness fresh spells of rain and snowfall from November 10 onwards as a relatively intense Western Disturbance is expected to bring widespread precipitation across the Union Territory on November 12 and 13. The latest forecast revealed that the weather []

Body to be flown to Srinagar today morning Srinagar, Nov 09: The mortal remains of Kashmiri MBBS student Adnan Altaf Rathar reached New Delhi on Monday evening, days after his death in Bangladesh and are scheduled to be flown to Srinagar City by the first morning flight on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Kashmiri students in Bangladesh offered []

Urges J&K Govt to explore relief for affected traders JAMMU: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday visited fire-hit Kamla Market in Jammus Warehouse area, where several shops were gutted in a blaze during Diwali celebrations on Sunday night. Singh inspected the damage and spoke with affected traders about their losses. Additional Deputy Commissioner Jammu []

JAMMU: The PDP president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday called for a special financial package from the Centre and the Union territory government for traders affected by the fire in Jammus Nehru Market warehouse area, saying the losses could run into Rs 200-300 crore. Several shops were gutted in []

Banihal: Two persons were killed while several others were injured after a Swift car rammed into a culvert wall along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) near Banihal on Monday, officials said. An official said that two people died while several others were injured after a Swift car hit a culvert wall near Shabanbass along the []

Doda: A man died at his residence in the Kashtigarh area of Doda district, officials said on Monday. An official said that the man was found unconscious at his home in Kashtigarh Doda. He was shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Doda, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Medico-legal formalities are underway to ascertain []

Jammu: Chief Minister on Monday expressed deep grief over the fire incident that occurred at Bikram Chowk, Jammu, conveying his heartfelt sympathies to all those affected. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said he is deeply saddened by the incident and stands with the affected families in this difficult time. The Chief Minister []

Jammu: Police have apprehended a man and recovered a pistol, a magazine and two live rounds from his possession in the Bishnah area of Jammu district during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, officials said. An official said that a police team intercepted a man near Bishnah during the intervening night of Sunday and []

Demands relaxation to 40 years; stresses priority to merit SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Sunday expressed serious concern over the upper age limit prescribed in the Jammu and Kashmir Banks latest recruitment notification for Probationary Officers (PO) and Banking Associates, urging Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to intervene and take up the []

Welcomes 25% quota for locals SRINAGAR: J&K National Conference Additional General Secretary and MP Choudry Mohammad Ramzan today said the 25 percent reservation in employment and admissions for private universities to be established in Jammu and Kashmir is highly welcome and a commendable initiative. He said NCs core agenda is the all-round development of Jammu []

Questions recruitment uncertainty, seeks reopening of Doodhpathri Yousmarg, Tosamaidan SRINAGAR: President of the Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former Cabinet Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Sunday expressed concern over the growing unemployment crisis in Jammu and Kashmir, accusing those at the helm of failing to address the genuine concerns of educated unemployed youth and demanding []

TEHRAN: Three oil tankers caught fire on Sunday in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran regularly targets ships that transit without its authorization, the Revolutionary Guards said in a statement. Since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, Tehran has severely restricted traffic through the strategic waterway, insisting vessels use routes authorized by []

JERUSALEM: Israels president on Saturday chose Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus strongest rival, to try to form a new government following a deadlocked election that left neither man with a clear path to power. Netanyahu, Israels longest-serving leader, is fighting to stay in office after his religious-nationalist coalition lost its majority in an October []

WASHINGTON: As Republicans faced a nationwide drubbing in Tuesdays midterm elections, supporters streamed out of a Dallas ballroom where theyd hoped to toast a win for US Senate candidate Ken Paxton, a favorite of President Donald Trump. In the hotel bar, Michael Little, a 59-year-old businessman and three-time Trump voter, stared at the presidents image []

AQI climbs to 376, severe air quality looms NEW DELHI: Delhis air quality was in the very poor category on Sunday, but set to worsen after Diwali celebrations in the evening. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) for the day settled at 376 in the very poor category as a thick layer of smog enveloped []

NEW DELHI: State-owned Indian Oil Corporation plans to acquire crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas carriers of its own as disruptions to shipping around the Strait of Hormuz and soaring freight costs prompt Indias largest oil refiner to strengthen control over its energy supply chain. The companys board has already approved the purchase of a []

NEW DELHI: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has said her upcoming memoir is not a political book but a personal one, and asserted that she wanted to portray her family honestly, as people she knew and loved. Writing in The Hindu ahead of the release of her book Belonging: A Journey of Love, Gandhi []

RAMBAN/JAMMU: (Nov 8) Four police personnel, including a Station House Officer (SHO), sustained minor injuries after their vehicle overturned when it was hit by a bus on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Chanderkote in Ramban district on Sunday, officials said. The accident occurred shortly after the police vehicle joined the escort of BJP leader and []

Srinagar, Nov 8 Security agencies have put up wanted posters of four active terrorists on Srinagars M.A. Road, seeking public help in tracing them and announcing rewards for credible information. The posters carry photographs of the terrorists, including Bilal Ahmad Mir, resident of Brath Kalan Sopore, Abid Quyoam of Pattan Baramulla, Mohammad Lateef Bhat []

Says amnesty scheme in pipeline SRINAGAR: Minister for Power Development Department (PDD), Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation, Disaster Management and Elections, Ali Mohammad Sagar on Saturday visited the 220/132/33 KV Grid Station at Alusteng to review the power supply scenario and assess the preparedness of the department for the upcoming winter months. During the visit, the []

BANDIPORA: Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Kashmir, Qazi Irfan on Saturdayvisited the office of the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), Bandipora, and reviewed its overall functioning, administrative performance and delivery of public services. During the visit, the RTO reviewed various citizen-centric services, including issuance of driving licences, vehicle registration, permits and fitness certification. He also assessed []

SHOPIAN: The first-ever Jashn-e-Harud, organised by the District Administration Shopian, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour in Shopianon Saturday, witnessing an overwhelming public response and huge participation from people from different parts of the district. MLA Zainapora Showkat Hussain Ganie, MLA Shopian Shabir Ahmad Kullay, Deputy Commissioner Charandeep Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police Mushtaq []

ANANTNAG: Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), J&K, Athar Amir ul Shafi Khan on Saturday visited District Anantnag and reviewed the implementation of various national health programmes and healthcare services in the district. The Mission Director chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Conference Hall, Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag, Dialgam, attended by Principal GMC []

KUPWARA: District Administration Kupwara organised a Tabletop Exercise in collaboration with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) at Handwara and Zachaldara, aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness, enhancing inter-departmental coordination and ensuring an effective response to emergency situations. The programmes were coordinated by Tehsil Handwara and Tehsil Zachaldara, with Tehsildar Handwara, Zeeshan Khan, presiding over the []

SRINAGAR: Social Welfare Department (SWD), Srinagar, through SANKALPHub for Empowerment of Women (HEW), Srinagar, organized a series of Community Awareness Programmes at Khonkhan, Dalgate, with the objective of empowering women and community members through awareness, information and access to various government welfare initiatives. A Community Awareness Programme on Financial Literacy, Financial Assistance Schemes and other []

Says new framework to attract reputed institutions, expand opportunities for local youth, strengthen academic excellence Jammu, Nov 07: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has congratulated Minister for Education Shamim Firdous on the notification of the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Rules, 2026, describing it as a significant milestone in the governments efforts to expand access to []

Pray festival brings hope, joy to every home Jammu, Nov 07: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended greetings to the people on the eve of Diwali, wishing them happiness, peace and prosperity. Abdullah conveyed his greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and to everyone celebrating the festival across India []