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Media key to translating complex policy reforms into meaningful information for people: DC Budgam Act marks a paradigm shift in rural employment delivery: Director PIB BUDGAM: Press Information Bureau (PIB) Srinagar, in collaboration with the District Administration Budgam, organised a Media Workshop Vartalap at Budgam on Saturday to sensitise the media fraternity about the provisions, []

Emphasises accelerating enrolment to ensure seamless digital health records SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labrooon Saturday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex to assess the progress and implementation of various key citizen-centric health programmes in the district. The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Fayaz []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labrooon Saturday distributed CSC Biometric Kits and Micro ATMs among Krishi Udhiyamis of Kisan KhidmatGhars of the district under HADP in a function held here at Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex aimed to promote digital inclusion and enable seamless delivery of government services, financial transactions, and farmer []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr. Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, today visited Pampore and offered his heartfelt condolences to Molana Riyaz Hamadani on the demise of his mother, the pious wife of the late Mirwaiz Molana Yaseen Hamadani. The Mirwaiz prayed for the departed souls maghfirah and for patience and strength for the bereaved family in this hour []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference General Secretary and MLA Khanyar Ali Mohammad Sagar on Saturday called upon the divisional administration to make comprehensive and meticulous arrangements for the upcoming Shab-e-Meraj. The religious observance, which is one of the holiest nights in the Islamic calendar, holds immense significance for Muslims, marking the miraculous night []

SRINAGAR: J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, accompanied by General Secretary Anwar Khan, on Saturday addressed separate meetings of ST Morcha and Minority Morcha office bearers and district presidents at the BJP Office, Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar. The meetings focused on reviewing organizational functioning, strengthening Morcha-level coordination, and preparing the party cadre for upcoming political []

Stolen cash recovered SOPORE: Police in Sopore have arrested the accused involved in a bakery shop theft case and recovered stolen cash from his possession. Police Station Sopore said they received a written complaint from the owner of a bakery shop regarding the theft of cash along with bakery items from his shop, Cake Villa, []

BUDGAM: Police in Budgam have arrested an accused involved in an ATM fraud case in the Magam area, demonstrating their commitment to prompt investigation and effective action against crime. Police Station Magamsaid they received a written complaint from Ghulam Ahmad Bhat son of Ali Mohammad Bhat resident of Parraypora, Magam, alleging that an unknown person []

Interacts with DDC, former PRI members, locals, takes stock of dev issues, grievances UDHAMPUR: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo on Saturday conducted an extensive tour of far-flung areas of Tehsil Panchari of District Udhampur and felicitated the winners of 6th ISKOI India Karate Championship2025 during an impressive medal ceremony []

Drops Napoleon quote to describe PM Modi NEW DELHI: India should take revenge for its painful history of attacks and subjugation, national security adviser Ajit Doval said on Saturday. You are lucky that you were born in an Independent India. I was born in a colonised India, Doval, 81, told a gathering of 3,000 young []

To engage with 3,000 young leaders on National Youth Day New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that countrys youth are the driving force behind building a strong and prosperous nation. In a social media post today, Mr Modi expressed his eagerness to engage with the nations youth at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders []

Pune: Operation Sindoor compelled Pakistan to undertake constitutional amendments, which is an acknowledgement that things did not go well for the neighbouring nation, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has said. Discussing the progress of the proposed joint theatre commands in India, Chauhan stated on Friday that the Union government has granted an extension []

Jodhpur: Emphasising the need to encourage Swadeshi and Swabhasha for achieving the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday urged people to make and use local products and to converse only in their mother tongue at home. Shah said that language is key to preserving any society, culture and religion. While []

Srinagar: Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Saturday reviewed the security measures, and counter infiltration grid along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma was briefed on the counter infiltration grid and security measures undertaken in hinterland to dominate the operational space, the Northern Command said in a []

Jammu: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Saturday chaired a review meeting to take stock of the progress achieved under the National Ayush Mission (NAM), with emphasis on service delivery, infrastructure creation and outreach initiatives aimed at strengthening Ayush-based healthcare across the districts of J&K. Those who attended includes Secretary, H&ME; Principal, GMC Srinagar; Commissioner, FDA; []

Satish Sharma submits comprehensive memorandum to Union Sports Minister New Delhi: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports and Transport, Satish Sharma, on Saturday met with Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and projected several issues and initiatives related to sports upgradation aiming []

Srinagar: Srinagar Police, in coordination with Tourist Police Station Srinagar, conducted a verification and inspection drive across the city to ensure compliance with statutory norms by homestays, hotels, and guest houses. During the drive, several establishments were found operating without valid registration from the competent authorities. These included hotels Essar, ABC Residency, Gani, and Aksa, []

Srinagar: Acting on a complaint, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday said it has arrested a Patwari from Budgam for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of rupees 10,000 / 30,000 for issuance of a revenue extract and bank lien certificate. According to a statement issued to the news agencyKashmir News Observer []

Srinaga: Acting on a complaint, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday said it has arrested a Patwari from Budgam for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of rupees 10,000 / 30,000 for issuance of a revenue extract and bank lien certificate. The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-l Corruption Bureau received a []

MUMBAI:AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said a hijab-clad woman would one day become Indias prime minister as the countrys Constitution accords equal status to people from all communities unlike that of Pakistan, which restricts top constitutional posts to a single community. His remark drew a sharp reaction from the ruling BJP, which said that through []

JAMMU:A suspicious pigeon was caught from a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector near here on Saturday, officials said. The pale grey pigeon with two black bars on each wing is carrying red and yellow rings in legs inscribed with Rehmat Sarkar and Rizwan 2025 followed by certain numbers was []

PUNE: Operation Sindoor compelled Pakistan to undertake constitutional amendments, which is an acknowledgement that things did not go well for the neighbouring nation, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has said. Discussing the progress of the proposed joint theatre commands in India, Chauhan stated on Friday that the Union government has granted an extension []

Srinagar: Police on Saturday said that it in coordination with Tourist Police Station Srinagar, conducted a verification and inspection drive across the city to ensure compliance with statutory norms by homestays, hotels, and guest houses. In a handout police said that during the drive, several establishments were found operating without valid registration from the competent []

Dr Reyaz Ahmad Math fluency is no longer just about speed in mental calculations or rote memorisation of multiplication tables. Its about flexibility, conceptual understanding, problem-solving, and strategic thinking in a technology-rich world. However, the role of mental arithmeticwhile evolvedis far from obsolete. In a country as diverse and dynamic as India, mathematics is not []

DUBAI: Protests in Iran raged Friday night in the Islamic Republic, online videos purported to show, despite a threat from the countrys theocracy to crack down on demonstrators after shutting down the internet and cutting telephone lines off to the world. At least 65 people have been killed in the protests that began in late []

JAMMU:An arms consignment, apparently dropped by a drone from Pakistan, was recovered from a forward area near the International Border in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. The recovery of the consignment, including two pistols, three magazines, 16 rounds and a grenade, was made amid heightened security to thwart any []

WASHINGTON:A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trumps administration cannot block federal money for child care subsidies and other programmes aimed at supporting needy children and their families from flowing to five Democratic-led states for now. The states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York argued that a policy announced Tuesday to freeze []

Stresses timely referral of vacant posts to address shortage of doctors, paramedics Reviews status of vacancies, progress on referral of posts in GMCs, Health Department JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Friday emphasized on the need for timely referral of vacant posts to address shortages of doctors, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah, and Vice President &Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of revered mother of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Molana Reyaz Hamadani, wife of the late Mirwaiz Yasin Hamadani. Dr. Farooq said that the deceased belonged to a family that has rendered []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq on Friday said that Srinagar is witnessing a visible and meaningful wave of development under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, with focused attention being given to all constituencies of the city, including downtown and peripheral areas. He made these []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Friday reviewed the progress in implementation of Civil Registration System(CRS) and status of Mandatory Biometric Updates for Aadhaar in a meeting of stakeholder Departments held here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office. At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner was given a detailed overview of the progress []

SRINAGAR: With an aim to ensure financial security for unorganised workforce in District, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Friday convened a meeting with officers from various departments to review the implementation and progress of the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) scheme in the district. The meeting was attended by the Additional []

Assesses eco-tourism park works BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, on Friday reviewed the progress of the under-construction non-motorable Wullar Walkway (Phase-I) during a site visit undertaken in view of the slow pace of execution. The project, being executed by the R&B Department Bandipora, has an allotted cost of 18.76 crore and has achieved []

SRINAGAR: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar, in continuation of its awareness drive on the eve of National Youth Day, scheduled to be observed on 12th January, 2026, organized an awareness programme on Friday in collaboration with Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Forum, marking the third day of the ongoing campaign. The programme was held at []

JAMMU: Prof. B. N. Tripathi, Vice Chancellor, SKUASTJammu called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, at Lok Bhavan on Friday. The Vice Chancellor briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the progress achieved by the University in the areas of education, research, and extension, including major initiatives undertaken under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the J&K []

Platform to break data silos Connect police & agencies Aims to analyse blast patterns Accelerate investigations, prosecutions New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) of the National Security Guard (NSG) in New Delhi through video conferencing. The event was []

New Delhi: India on Friday criticised Chinas infrastructure development projects in the Shaksgam Valley and said that it reserves the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its interests as it is an Indian territory. Pakistan illegally ceded 5,180 sq km of Indian territory in the Shaksgam Valley to China in 1963 from areas illegally []

New Delhi: India on Friday reiterated that there is no change in its position to keep the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism. Responding to a question on the IWT while addressing his weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal []

Jammu: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of ongoing and proposed health infrastructure projects across the UT, reiterating that strengthening healthcare facilities remains a top public service priority of the government. The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works Department; Secretary, Health & []

Baramulla: Two army porters and a soldier lost their lives after falling from a height in separate incidents in north Kashmirs Baramulla district. Officials said that the bodies of two porters, identified as Layakat Ahmad Deedard and Ishfaq Ahmad Khatana, both residents of Chandoosa, were recovered following an extensive search operation. The duo, officials said, []

Srinagar: The first batch of egg samples collected from various parts of Srinagar has been found safe for consumption and compliant with the standards of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), officials said on Friday. Assistant Commissioner of Food Safety, Srinagar, Yameen ul Nabi said that eight samples collected from supermarkets and []

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said the likelihood of evidence tampering or influencing witnesses after grant of bail in offences involving sexual assault against children is a legitimate and grave concern. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahdevan made the observations as it cancelled the bail granted by the Allahabad []

Jammu: Congress general secretary in charge of Jammu and Kashmir, Sayeed Naseer Hussain, on Friday said the cancellation of permission to run an MBBS course at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) was against the overall interests of the youth of the region. The National Medical Commission (NMC) late on Tuesday []

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Bangladeshi-Swedish writer Taslima Nasrin on Friday hit out at the Bangladesh government, alleging that its chief advisor, Muhammad Yunus, has aligned himself with religious extremists and empowered forces of division in that country. Speaking on the topic of Book for Peace at the 4th Kerala Legislative Assembly International Book Festival (KLIBF), Nasrin also alleged []

DUBAI: Irans supreme leader signalled Friday that security forces would crack down on protesters after they screamed from windows and marched through the streets overnight, directly challenging US President Donald Trumps pledge to support those peacefully demonstrating. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed Trump as having hands stained with the blood of Iranians as supporters []

MOSCOW: Even as the fate of most other crew, including three Indians, remains unclear, Russia on Friday said it welcomed US decision to release two of its nationals on board an oil tanker seized by the American forces. Russian-flagged Marinera tanker, previously known as Bella 1, was seized on Wednesday by the US Coast Guard []

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Friday condemned West Bengal chief minister for her conduct during the ED raids at a private consultancy firm and alleged that her actions show she tried to rescue something sensitive implicating her and her party in the money laundering case linked to the alleged coal smuggling. Addressing a press conference []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric of Kashmir, was placed under house arrest on Friday and not allowed to lead prayers at the Jama Masjid in the Nowhatta area here. Taking to social media platform X, the Mirwaiz said he was denied permission to move to the grand mosque where he delivers the Friday []

SRINAGAR The University of Kashmir on Friday announced its winter break for the current academic year. An official order states, It is for the information of all concerned that the teaching departments of the main and off-site campuses shall observe winter vacations with effect from January 10, 2026, to February 22, 2026. The []

Srinagar: The egg samples collected around 20 days ago from various parts of Srinagar have been found safe for consumption and in compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) norms, officials said on Friday. Assistant Commissioner of Food Safety, Srinagar, Yameen ul Nabi said that eight samples were collected from []