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DHAKA: Security was tightened around Bangladeshs former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Tuesday as a specialist medical team from China joined efforts to treat the ailing politician, who remains in a highly critical condition at a private hospital in Dhaka. Police erected a barricade at the main gate of Evercare Hospital around 2 am, with []

Srinagar:The Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir) has filed a chargesheet in Case FIR No. 21/2022 under Sections 420, 421, 467, 468, and 120-B RPC against Zahid Bashir Shagoo, son of Bashir Ahmad Shagoo, resident of Koker Bazar, Srinagar, presently residing at House No. 2, Indrabi Colony, Narbal, District Budgam, and Shugufta, wife of Zahid []

WASHINGTON: Donald Trumps doctor says the President had MRI imaging on his heart and abdomen in October as part of a preventative screening for men his age, according to a memo from the physician released by the White House. Sean Barbabella said in a statement on Monday that Trumps physical exam included advanced imaging that []

PUNE:RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said world leaders listen carefully when Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks and this is happening because Indias strength is getting manifested and the country is finding its rightful place. Speaking at an event organised in Pune on Monday to mark 100 years of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Bhagwat suggested []

Directs dept to study successful models for best practices suitable for local conditions JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Monday chaired a detailed review meeting of the Agriculture Production Department (APD) to examine the modalities of a comprehensive plan aimed at significantly enhancing milk production, processing, and value-addition across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was []

Project to ensure streamlining of traffic around SMHS, Super Specialty Hospital SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo along with Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation Faz Lul Haseeb, SSP Traffic City Aijaz, Principal GMC Srinagar Dr Iffat on Monday conducted an on-site inspection of the initiation of work on Nawab Bazar- Darish Kadal alternate route for []

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Monday conducted a comprehensive review of the physical and financial progress of various development projects being executed under the Srinagar Metropolitan Development Authority (SMDA). The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioners of Srinagar, Budgam, and Ganderbal; Commissioner SMC; Vice Chairman SDA; CEO Wullar Manasbal Development []

SRINAGAR: In order to secure the indigenous process of hand-spinning of world-famous Pashmina wool, the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, has replaced traditional charkhas with 213 Modern Charkhas in all its 16 Pashmina Spinning Training Centres with an intake capacity of 20 trainees in each centre. These training centres are functional in Srinagar, Pulwama, []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Monday held a series of meetings with multiple delegations in Srinagar. The groups raised matters related to water supply schemes, forest and environmental concerns, as well as service-related issues of Rehbar-e-Janglat employees. The delegations briefed the Minister on various []

BANDIPORA: The Allama Iqbal Library-cum-Reading Room was inaugurated in Naidkhai on Monday to provide better study facilities for students and aspirants of competitive exams. The facility was formally opened by noted writer and teacher Mushtaq Ahmad Hurra. Chairman of the Alama Iqbal Library said that around 20 students enrolled on the spot after the inauguration. []

JAMMU: Jammu & Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) organized grand Investors Meet in Jammu here today to showcase its extensive asset portfolio and explore new avenues for their monetization under infrastructure modernization and revenue-augmentation initiatives of the agency. Secretary Transport, Avny Lavasa; Managing Director, JKRTC, Abdul Rashid War; senior officers of Transport department and JKRTC, []

Members urged to participate in democratic process to ensure transparency, fair representation in organization SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir: The Private Schools Association JK (PSAJK) has issued an important update to its members regarding recent developments and upcoming activities. A key meeting of the associations executive committee was held on October 12, 2025, in the presence []

Eminent personalities, students, scholars gather at Tagore Hall to pay tribute to Afaqis lasting contributions to Kashmirs cultural, literary heritage SRINAGAR: Tagore Hall resonated on Monday with a heartfelt celebration of Afaqi Day, honoring the life, literary legacy, and spiritual contributions of renowned Kashmiri scholar and author Assadullah Afaqi. The event brought together eminent personalities, []

AWANTIPORA: The Centre for Career Counselling & Placements (CCCP), Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), under the aegis of the office of Dean Outreach, organized the BARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre) Training School Outreach Programme titled Career Pathways in the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) for the students of the School of Engineering & []

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday filed a charge sheet against Dr. Bilquees Ara Sidique, then in-charge Scientist-C at the Pollution Control Committee (PCC) Srinagar, in a bribery case. According to an ACB statement the charge sheet in FIR No. 02/2024 under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act []

JAMMU:Over 250 Army recruits from Jammu and Kashmir were formally inducted into the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JKLI) regiment on Monday. The 262 young cadets from Kashmir districts such as Kupwara, Baramulla, Budgam and Srinagar, took oath as soldiers and pledged to defend the nation. Lieutenant General P K Mishra, General Officer Commanding (GOC) []

JAMMU: Concerned by adulteration and ensuring the availability of safe and hygienic food across Jammu and Kashmir, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has conducted 13,944 routine inspections in 2025, leading to case registrations, prosecutions, and imposition of penalties against violators. During the inspections, the FDA collected 10,620 surveillance against the annual target of 7,080 []

Srinagar: Police on Monday said that it have successfully solved a fatal hit-and-run case within two hours of the incident. In a handout, the police said that earlier today, a road accident occurred at Nipora, Mirbazar, in which Ab. Ahad Khanday S/o Ab. Khaliq Khanday, aged 87 years and resident of Nipora Mirbazar, was hit []

New Delhi: National Conference leader and Rajya Sabha MP Chowdhary Mohd Ramzan on Monday said that the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir has been left with no powers, and that all the authority rests with the Lieutenant Governor. Speaking during his maiden address after being elected to the Upper House, the MP, said that []

Srinagar: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday said infiltration attempts along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kashmir Frontier declined this year, with only four attempts reported so far. Of these, two attempts were made before the Operation Sindoor and two after it. Addressing a press conference at []

Srinagar:A young girl who attempted self-immolation at Pratap Park in Srinagars Lal Chowk on Saturday succumbed to her injuries at SMHS Hospital on Monday morning, officials said. An official said the girl, in an apparent act of self-harm, had poured an inflammable substance on herself before setting herself ablaze. Bystanders, shocked by the incident, rushed []

Srinagar: Three newly elected Rajya Sabha members from Jammu & Kashmir were administered the oath of office by the Vice President and ex-officio Chairman of the House, C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Monday. National Conference leader Sajad Ahmad Kichloo was the first to take oath among MPs elected in the J&K Rajya Sabha polls. He chose []

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out raids at eight locations in Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam districts of Kashmir in connection with a white-collar terror module that was behind a car blast near Delhis Red Fort, officials said here. The NIA teams conducted searches at the residence of Moulvi Irfan Ahmad Wagay []

NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday fiercely condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing them of waging a mischievous politics of harassment, intimidation, and vendetta against the partys leadership in connection with the National Herald money laundering case. Taking to the social media platform X, Ramesh dismissed the []

NEW DELHI: As part of its intensified Operation Clean Air, the Commission for Air Quality Managements (CAQM) Flying Squad inspected 321 road stretches across Delhi, identifying 35 locations with high dust accumulation. The focused drive, conducted by 26 Flying Squads to assess the effectiveness of sweeping and dust-suppression efforts, found that while the New Delhi []

NEW DELHI: With a slight improvement in the average air quality index on Sunday, Delhis AQI stepped down from very poor to poor category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. National capitals average AQI levels witnessed a drop of 26 points, recording at 279 on Sunday against 305 recorded on Saturday. The key pollutant []

NEW DELHI: Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, a veteran officer who played a key role in the modernisation and acquisition of aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya from Russia, has assumed charge as the Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition. Prior to assuming charge as CWP&A, the Flag Officer served as the Programme Director, Advanced Technology Vessel Programme []

NEW DELHI: Foreign investors resumed selling after a brief pause in October. As per the data with the repositories, resuming selling in November, they pulled out a net Rs 3,765 crore from Indian equities. The move was driven by global risk-off sentiment, volatility in global tech stocks and selective preference for primary markets over secondary []

NEW DELHI: The government is likely to introduce two bills in the Lok Sabha to replace GST compensation cess with another levy, to ensure that the tax incidence remains the same on tobacco, pan masala and other sin goods after discontinuation of the cess. The Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, and The Health Security se []

NEW YORK: Small businesses in New York City face mounting pressure and limited safeguards against soaring rents. And now newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani has said that he is ready to protect them. In a video message posted on X, Mamdani shared what he called the final version of his plan for small businesses. Soon []

LONDON: The UKs Prince William was moved by the courage of Palestinian children evacuated from Gaza after visiting them in hospital. The first group of severely ill children from the war-torn enclave were evacuated to the UK in September for treatment as part of a government humanitarian mission. Now, more than 50 children are receiving []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah asked party MPs to actively raise pressing public issues concerning the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Emphasising the growing demand for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Farooq asked party MPs to ensure that this matter receives earnest attention at every []

JAMMU/ SRINAGAR: Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Arun Palli, the Mediation and Conciliation Committee of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh, in collaboration with the J&K Legal Services Authority and the J&K Judicial Academy, on Sunday organised one day Interactive Roleplay Mediation Training Programmes, conducted []

Tamil Nadu emerges Champion as 42nd Junior National Tennikoit Championship concludes in Jammu JAMMU: The five-day 42nd Junior (Boys & Girls) National Tennikoit Championship concluded on Sunday at Green Field, Gandhi Nagar, with Tamil Nadu lifting the overall championship trophy after a series of outstanding performances. The championship brought together around 550 players and officials []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, will be available at the Civil Secretariat/Winter Secretariat, Srinagar, from 1st to 5th December 2025, as per the official ministerial roster. During this period, the Minister will personally hear the public grievances and meet the individuals, delegations and representatives to []

JAMMU: Dr Nirmal Singh, former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday. He was accompanied by Er Bikram Singh, DDC member, Billawar; Ms Neeru Rajput, DDC member Mandli, and Mohit Gupta, Youth Leader, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha.

SRINAGAR: Continuing its efforts to combat crime and ensure public safety, J&K Police in Baramulla recovers stolen vehicle and arrested the accused involved in the commission of crime. The vehicle, (Tavera) (bearing Registration No. JK04C-1343), was reported stolen during the intervening night of 14th and 15th September 2024. Accordingly, Police Station Kunzer promptly registered FIR []

SRINAGAR: In a district-wide enforcement drive, J&K Police in Shopian have seized a significant number of vehicles found plying on roads without mandatory ownership transfer after salepurchase. On the directions of SSP Shopian, dedicated teams were deployed across multiple locations to identify such vehicles. During the drive, numerous vehicles operating without proper transfer of ownership []

SHOPIAN: The Department of Islamic Studies at IMGDC Shopian organized a one-day seminar titled The Golden Age of Muslim Civilization on November 28, 2025. The seminar highlighted the remarkable contributions of medieval Muslim scholars to education and various sciences, including Medicine, Astronomy, Astrology, Historiography, Art, and Architecture. Principal Dr. Muhammad Shafiq congratulated the Department for []

SRINAGAR: Continuing its initiative to highlight the life, leadership, and immense contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (the Iron Man of India) to nation-building, J&K Police organised an essay competition at Government Middle School Udoosa under the jurisdiction of Police Station Uri. Students from the institution participated with great enthusiasm, skilfully showcasing their writing abilities on []

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The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has submitted a chargesheet in case FIR No. 15/2025 under Section 420 IPC before the Honble Court of Special Mobile Magistrate, Pulwama, against Riyaz Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Rashid Dar, resident of Naroo Ratnipora, Pulwama, in connection with a case of alleged cheating and corrupt []

Urges UT govt to set at least 35-year residency requirement for domicile eligibility SRINAGAR: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday reiterated his call for the Centre to initiate a dialogue with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the restoration of statehood must be followed by this meaningful engagement, which is []

Tours city for on-ground assessment of traffic issues, corrective measures SRINAGAR: To address persistent traffic congestion at critical junctions and routes across Srinagar, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee to review the implementation and impact of various interventions being implemented by the Regional Traffic Authority (RTA) and []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Saturday held a series of important preparatory meetings at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha Srinagar, to review the arrangements for the upcoming 120th birth anniversary of Baba-e-Qoum, Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah. The main commemorative event is scheduled to take place at Qaid Mazar, Naseem Bagh, Hazratbal Srinagar, where thousands []

Inaugurates Ignite Space Library-cum-Study Room BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat on Saturday carried out an extensive field visit to Charar- i-Sharief and Chadoora areas of Sub-Division Chadoora, during which multiple developmental, agricultural and heritage-conservation works being executed under various departments were reviewed in detail. The visit encompassed a thorough assessment of []

HAJIN: The Annual Day of Rana Army Goodwill School (AGS) Hajin was celebrated with exceptional zeal and vibrancy on Saturday at the school premises, marking a memorable day for students, parents, and staff alike. This years celebration held special significance as Rana AGS Hajin proudly completed 20 years of excellence since its establishment, reflecting two []

SRINAGAR: The Department of Social Work, University of Kashmir (KU), organised a two-day national conference on Rural Development in India with Special Reference to Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) at the Main Campus. The conference aimed to examine the functioning of local governance structures, assess the role of capacity-building initiatives under RGSA, and discussed pathways []

Save artisans, protect heritage, secure livelihoods SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Traders & Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) has extended full and unwavering support to the Kashmir Copper Association in its demand for an immediate and complete ban on machine-made copper items in Jammu & Kashmir. The KTMF Management, including Chairman Haji Mushtaq Ahmed Darial, General Secretary M Altafdar []

Brings art and artisan on same pedestal; link available to download soft copy SRINAGAR: In a landmark initiative to celebrate and safeguard Kashmirs rich craft heritage, the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir, launched an elegant hard-cover Table Book dedicated to Geographical Indication (GI)-registered crafts and the master artisans who keep them alive. In a []