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Srinagar: In a significant decision for medical trainees in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has approved a substantial hike in the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns, from Rs 12,300 to Rs 25,000. The revision marks an increase of Rs 12,700 per month. The support of Health and Medical Education Minister Ms. []

CHANDIGARH: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Punjab on Tuesday as part of his day-long visit to Gurdaspur, Sangrur and Mansa to meet the family members of those who died in incidents linked to the opposition to the drug menace in the state. Ahead of Shahs Punjab visit, tight security arrangements have been made []

Rajouri: Eminent Islamic scholar Mufti Muneer Hussain of Thanamandi in Rajouri district passed away on Monday at the age of 85. Reports said said that his wife had passed away yesterday and her Nimaz-e-Janaza was offered today, while Mufti Muneer Hussain passed away today. His son had also passed away several days ago. His Nimaz-e-Janaza []

NEW DELHI:US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will begin his three-day visit to India on Tuesday to advance bilateral ties in energy, trade and investment, defence, critical technologies, and exchange views on the West Asia crisis. Rubios second India visit this year comes amid persistent friction in bilateral ties. During his earlier trip in May, []

DC visits UPHC Lal Bazar, urges eligible seniors to enrol for 5 lakh health cover SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Monday visited the Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) Lal Bazar and presided over an awareness cum registration camp for senior citizens aged 70 years and above under the Vay Vandana Scheme. []

SRINAGAR: Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), J&K, Athar Aamir Ul Shafi, on Monday conducted an extensive visit to SKIMS Medical College & Hospital, Bemina, Srinagar, to review healthcare delivery systems and ongoing developmental infrastructure projects. A comprehensive review meeting was convened with hospital administration and the discussions centered primarily on strengthening Maternal and Child []

AWANTIPORAA: As part of its ongoing drive against illegal mining, J&K Police in Awantipora has intensified patrolling and surveillance across the police district to prevent the unlawful exploitation of natural resources. During patrolling at Rathsuna, a police team headed by SHO Police Station Tral, , and at Dogripora, a police team headed by In-Charge Police []

SRINAGAR: Secretary, Planning Development and Monitoring Department, Dr. Owais Ahmad on Monday chaired a meeting to review the overall functioning of J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency (JKERA), nodal agency for implementation of all externally aided projects in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Executive Officer JKERA Akriti Sagar informed that since its creation in []

Experts from Kenya, Finland, Ethiopia, India unite to advance digital inclusion SRINAGAR: The Department of Psychology, University of Kashmir (KU), in collaboration with the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS), Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, began a week-long international workshop on Digital Wellbeing and Inclusion for Neurodiversity at the Main Campus. The workshop is []

SRINAGAR: The Department of Civil Engineering and Department of Mathematics at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Monday jointly organised a guest lecture on Advances in Computational Fluid Dynamics: From Mesoscale Modelling to Real-World Engineering Applications . The lecture was delivered by Prof. Dhiraj V. Patil, Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, []

BANDIPORA: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Bandipora-1, SKUAST-Kashmir, conducted its fourth farmer training programme on Makhana cultivation under the Central Sector Scheme on Development of Makhana, in collaboration with the Department of Rakhs and Farms, Kashmir. The programme focused on cultivation practices, crop management and the commercial potential of Makhana as an alternative income-generating enterprise in []

Srinagar, Oct 19: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said the attacks on Jammu and Kashmir-registered buses in the neighbouring states can worsen the situation and should be stopped immediately. Regarding the attack carried out on buses in Haryana, Omar (Abdullah) sahib has told the Chief Minister of Haryana that immediate action should be []

Srinagar, Oct 19: With the commencement of annual regular Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) exams, nearly 97,000 students appeared for the Class 10th exams on Monday. The officials said that the exam was held in 1,003 centres across Kashmir and a few districts of winter-zone areas of Jammu division. JKBOSE has said []

Anti-trafficking conference in Sgr calls for better coordination, cyber capacity Srinagar, Oct 19: Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir on Monday convened a Union Territory-level conference on Anti-Human Trafficking at Tagore Hall, Srinagar, with IGP Crime Sarah Rizvi directing a comprehensive, coordinated and victim-centric response to trafficking and flagging cyber-enabled exploitation and cyber slavery as emerging []

Say timely intervention during golden hour often determines survival Call for trained staff, efficient referral systems to reduce preventable deaths Srinagar, Oct 19: Strengthening emergency medical services and upgrading trauma care facilities at district and sub-district hospitals across Jammu and Kashmir could significantly reduce preventable deaths and disabilities, medical experts have said, stressing that timely []

Srinagar, Oct 19: Srinagar International Airport has withdrawn restrictions limiting operations to 8 am to 5 pm, paving the way for flights beyond 5 pm, subject to operational requirements, ahead of the winter schedule beginning October 25. An official said that the restrictions on airport operational hours have been withdrawn, allowing flight operations to be []

Srinagar, Oct 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha have extended greetings and best wishes to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasions of Maha Navami and Vijayadashmi, celebrated as Dussehra and Durga Puja in various parts of the country. The Chief Minister said the festivals embody the timeless values []

Srinagar, Oct 19: Armys Northern Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Monday visited forward areas in north Kashmir to review the operational preparedness of the units deployed there. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC, on his visit to North #Kashmir, reviewed the operational preparedness of units deployed in forward areas, the Armys Northern Command posted on []

Srinagar: Srinagar International Airport has withdrawn restrictions limiting operations to 8 am to 5 pm, allowing flights beyond 5 pm subject to operational requirements, an official said on Monday. An official from Srinagar International Airport said that the restrictions have been withdrawn ahead of the winter schedule, which will come into effect on October 25. []

SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has asked Union Home Minister Amit Shah for dedicated funding for Prasar Bharti Jammu and Kashmir and special schemes under the Culture Ministry to support the creative fraternity in the Union Territory. In a letter to Shah earlier this month, Mehbooba said artists, musicians, writers, theatre practitioners, and filmmakers are []

BUDGAM Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said the expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers would take place after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returns to the Valley. Speaking to reporters in Budgam, Dr Farooq said the Cabinet expansion would take place after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha []

Reasi: A 45-year-old woman was injured after jumping from a window upon seeing her son hanging at their home in the Mahore area of Jammus Reasi district on Monday, officials said. An official said that a heart-wrenching incident occurred in Baggodas village of Mahore tehsil, where a young boy was found hanging at his home []

Poonch: A man was killed and four others injured after a landslide struck a road construction site in the Sawajian area of Jammus Poonch district on Monday, officials said. An official said that the incident occurred at Agan Pathri village in Sawajian when the man was engaged in a road construction project. He said the []

Srinagar: PDP President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday hit out at Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over the felling of Chinar trees, saying centuries-old icons of Kashmir cannot be compensated by planting saplings. Taking to X, Mehbooba wrote, A Chinar takes generations to reach its glory yet Omar Abdullah thinks saplings can compensate []

Srinagar: The body of a labourer from Kokernag who had been missing for several days was found in Punjab and has reached his home, officials said on Monday. Officials said that a missing report was lodged on September 26 regarding Aijaz Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Majeed Dar, resident of Darpora, Hallpora, Gadool Kokernag, aged []

Kupwara: A 55-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a Tata Mobile vehicle in the Kralgund area of north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Monday morning, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred when a Tata Mobile vehicle bearing registration number JK09-6657 hit the man in the Budbugh, Ashpora area of Kralgund, Kupwara. He []

Pulwama: A 70-year-old woman was allegedly murdered inside her home in south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Monday morning, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Jani Begum, wife of Amin Bhat, resident of Parigam Pulwama. Locals said that an unidentified person allegedly entered the house during Fajr prayers and slit her throat with a []

Kishtwar: In a major breakthrough, Kishtwar Police has cracked the murder case of a missing Special Police Officer (SPO) and arrested two accused. An official said that on October 15, family members reported that SPO Bashir Ahmed, posted at police picket Trigam, had gone missing along with his service weapon. Following the complaint, multiple teams []

Delegation submits memorandum; demands clarification on public expenditure Seeks revival of DD Srinagar, DD Kashir productions SRINAGAR: A delegation of Kashmir Film & Television Artists (KFTA), led by its Chairman Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan and accompanied by Zameer Ashai, Shahid Lateef, Afnan Ashai and others, met Ghulam Ahmad Mir, MLA Dooru and Leader of the []

Proposes weekly doctor visits JAMMU: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said the close relationship between the Army and local residents, coupled with effective coordination with civilian authorities, strengthens public confidence and enhances the sense of security in remote areas of Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office was speaking []

Speakers describe Hajin as cultural capital of J&K HAJIN: Halqa-e-Adab Sonawari, in collaboration with Adabi Markaz Kamraz (AMK), on Sunday observed the Day of Ancestors at the Town Hall of Municipal Committee Hajin to pay tribute to the renowned poets, writers and cultural figures who have enriched the literary heritage of the area. The historic []

LEH: A Ceremonial Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, presided over by Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, was held at Leh today to commemorate the historic inauguration of the Ladakh Bench, marking a significant milestone in bringing constitutional []

RAJOURI: IGP Traffic J&K M. Suleman Choudhary chaired a coordination meeting with officers of District Police and Traffic Police at DPL Rajouri to discuss measures to streamline traffic management, strengthen road safety and reduce road accidents and traffic congestion across the RajouriPoonch region. The meeting was attended by DIGP Rajouri-Poonch Range Sandeep Wazir; SSP Rajouri []

SSP Neha Jain chairs public interaction on traffic, safety, social issues SOPORE (BARAMULLA): Police in Sopore organised Thana Diwas at ITI Sopore, which was chaired by SSP Sopore Neha Jain-IPS. Respectable citizens, traders and mohalla representatives from Main Town Sopore and Zaingeer participated in the programme. During the interaction, participants raised various issues of public []

JAMMU: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Minga Sherpa chaired a meeting to review the activities of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Jammu and the status of animal welfare measures in the district. The DC reviewed the status of the anti-rabies vaccination programme in the district and took stock of the role being played []

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to exempt Russia from sweeping sanctions under a new law, calling it a very good decision for the US and the world, as the move drew criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike. On Friday, Trump signed an executive order waiving key provisions of the Sanctioning Russia []

Leh: Indian Air Force on Sunday carried out a short-notice casualty evacuation from Leh, airlifting a critically ill civilian patient to Delhi. In a statement, IAF said that a C-130J aircraft undertook the evacuation late at night, airlifting a 30-year-old civilian patient from Leh to Palam for further medical care. The mission was carried out []

8 hours curtailment for feeders having above 65% AT&C losses 85 new feeders added for 247 electricity Srinagar, Oct 17: The Power Development Department (PDD) Saturday announced a new Load Curtailment Plan (LCP) for consumers in the Kashmir division, which will include extra hours of load shedding in the high AT&C losses. An official said []

Srinagar, Oct 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary for approving Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) worth 475.41 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme for upgrading key Industrial Training Institute (ITI) clusters []

Budgam, Oct 17: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday said the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir remains a crucial issue, asserting that the resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly reflects the collective will of the elected representatives of the people. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a workers convention held at []

Srinagar, Oct 17: A court in Srinagar has sentenced three people, including a womans husband, brother-in-law and mother-in-law, to life imprisonment for her murder in 2022, police said on Saturday. The court of the Additional Sessions Judge, Srinagar, convicted Hafeeza Begum, Parveez Ahmad Dar alias Bilal, and Shahnawaz Ahmad Dar in a murder case registered []

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the revival and restoration of the historic Vittal Bhairav Temple at Motiyar, Rainawari, in Srinagar district, marking a significant step towards preserving Kashmirs rich cultural and architectural heritage. The restoration project is being undertaken at an estimated cost of Rs 2.84 crore under []

SRINAGAR: As the Omar Abdullah-led government completes two years in office, Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) has accused the National Conference of betraying the public mandate, saying its electoral promises have failed to translate into visible change on the ground. Despite receiving a huge mandate, there is no governance visible on the ground. People voted for []

Stolen gold jewellery worth 2 lakh recovered, accused arrested ANANTNAG: In a significant success, police in Anantnag has solved a theft case registered at Police Station Bijbehara by arresting the accused and recovering stolen gold jewellery worth approximately 2 lakh. On October 5, 2026, Police Station Bijbehara received a complaint from Safe Farooqi son of []

KARGIL/JAMMU: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has laid the foundation stones for two water bodies at Barchay and Apati in Sodh tehsil under Project Him Sarovar in Kargil, with a combined storage capacity of approximately 6070 lakh litres, a Lok Bhavan spokesperson said. The initiative marks a significant step towards addressing the acute water []

NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was granted conditional bail and asked to sign a peace bond on Saturday, police sources said. Dipke was detained moments after he stepped out of his house in Delhis Jhandewalan area to participate in the CJPs Lehra Do Tiranga protest at Connaught Place on Friday. He []

NEW DELHI: A high-powered inquiry committee appointed by the Supreme Court is inviting complaints and representations through an online portal from people affected by violence at Jantar Mantar and places outside Delhi in July 2026, the Union home ministry said on Saturday. The portal has been launched for the convenience of affected people, including police []

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has allowed the Congress to hold a rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1 and issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the event, a senior police officer said on Saturday. On September 30, the INDIA bloc finalised a joint action plan over the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) row, including rallies []

PANAJI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will participate in the partys public outreach campaign, Goy Rakhon Yatra, in Goa on Sunday and address a public meeting in Margao. Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Girish Chodankar told PTI on Saturday that the public meeting will mark the conclusion of the 28-day-long yatra. The yatra, which began []

A demolition drive at Kurigam near Qazigund railway station offers a lesson for the entire Revenue Department: prevention is better than demolition. A prompt field inspection, timely demarcation, accurate maintenance of revenue records and action in accordance with law can save public resources and spare families avoidable distress. At the same time, no demolition should []