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Sopore: Unemployed agriculture graduates associated with Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Wadura, continued their protest for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, seeking a clear employment roadmap and reforms in the recruitment framework in Jammu and Kashmir. The protesters, demanded a review of SRO-442 of 2017, which changed the recruitment structure for []

SRINAGAR: Walnut Advertisers, one of Kashmirs leading advertising and branding agencies, has completed nine successful years in the advertising, branding, and printing industry a milestone that reflects nearly a decade of creative work, client trust, and consistent quality. The management expressed heartfelt gratitude to its corporate clients, local businesses, institutions, individual customers, associates, and []

Baramulla: Baramulla Police on Wednesday attached a double-storeyed residential property in Namblan village of Sheeri under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with a terror-related case, officials said. In a statement a spokesperson said that, continuing its action against terror networks and their support infrastructure, Baramulla Police attached a residential property under Section []

Ramban: Two police personnel were found dead inside a vehicle at Ziarat Morh in Ramban district on Tuesday evening, officials said. Officials said that at around 8:30 PM, two policemen were found unconscious inside a Fiat car bearing registration number JK-19/5299 at Ziarat Morh. Local residents shifted them to District Hospital Ramban, where doctors declared []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Medical and Health Education, Sakeena Itoo on Tuesday said that the Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted an Apex Committee to strengthen a coordinated and comprehensive response to the growing burden of cancer and to provide guidance and formulate measures for prevention, screening and treatment of the disease. Director, SKIMS has been []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FS&CA), Information Technology (IT), Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma on Tuesday said that 221 out of 355 Gram Panchayats (GPs) in Jammu and Kashmir have either existing or constructed playfields under the One Panchayat-One Playfield initiative. The Minister was replying to []

Says Sheikh Mohammad Abdullahs legacy needs no official holiday SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Additional General Secretary and Rajya Sabha Member Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan Tuesday said that the discontinuation of the December 5 holiday commemorating the birth anniversary of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and attempts to obstruct the elected governments efforts to []

SRINAGAR: On the occasion of the annual Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA), Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq delivered a special religious address at the historic Aastan-e-Aaliya Dastgeer Sahib (RA), Khanyar, Srinagar. A large number of devotees attended the spiritually uplifting gathering, including a significant number of women. In his []

SRINAGAR: FDA, J&K, conducted focused inspection drive targeting street food vendors across Srinagar city. During the drive, the enforcement teams inspected food businesses to assess compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, with particular emphasis on the sanitary and hygienic requirements prescribed under Schedule 4. As part of the enforcement exercise, a special []

BANDIPORA: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Bandipora-1, SKUAST-Kashmir, today hosted RAWE (Rural Agricultural Work Experience) students from the Faculty of Agriculture (FoA), Wadura, SKUAST-Kashmir under the RAWE Programme 2026, for structured classroom learning, field exposure, practical demonstrations and farmer-oriented agricultural activities. The B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, Batch 2023 students have been deputed to KVK Bandipora-1 for undertaking []

One-stop digital platform offers legal aid, case tracking, Acts, Rules, court information, AI-enabled assistance SRINAGAR: In a major push to make legal services more accessible, transparent and citizen-friendly, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Tuesday launched the e-Nyaya Sarathi web portal and mobile application, providing citizens a unified digital gateway to legal information, judicial resources and []

SRINAGAR: Senior Judicial Officer, Yash Paul Bourney was sworn in as the Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at a solemn ceremony held in the Chief Justices Court at the Srinagar Wing of the High Court on Tuesday. Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, Chief Justice of the High Court of []

NC, BJP clash; BJP walks out Restore Sheikh Abdullahs holiday or cancel Maharajas Srinagar, Sep 22: Pandemonium broke out in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday after National Conference (NC) legislator Abdul Majid Larmi demanded that the government should either restore the holiday on the birth anniversary of NC founder Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah []

Relief for poor consumers may be considered on merit Srinagar, Sep 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Government is examining on merits the matter of reintroducing or extending the Amnesty Scheme for power consumers, while stressing that repeated waivers of electricity dues would be unfair to consumers who []

Srinagar, Sep 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the Government cannot replicate the Gulmarg model of tourism infrastructure at every destination in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasising that development plans must take into account the unique character, attractions and visitor potential of individual destinations. Replying to questions by MLA Saif-ud-Din Bhat during the []

Jammu, Sep 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated a series of new facilities at the University of Jammu. The inauguration included a modern sports complex, a shooting range, high-mast lights for the cricket stadium and the Tawi Guest House complex, developed at a cost of nearly Rs. 10 Crore. These facilities, the Lieutenant []

Srinagar, Sep 22: Minister for School Education, Sakeena Itoo on Tuesday moved a Resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly seeking amendments to the Right to Education Act to exempt teachers appointed before October 31, 2019, from appearing in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). This House unanimously urges the Union Government to make necessary []

Srinagar, Sep 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 9 of 2026) after detailed discussion and deliberations by the members of the House. The Bill was moved by Minister for Cooperative Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, seeking amendment of the Jammu []

Prof. Farooq Ahmad Jan attached to SKIMS Medical College Bemina Prof. G.H. Yattoo Given Additional Charge Srinagar, Sep 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has attached Prof. (Dr.) Farooq Ahmad Jan, Medical Superintendent, SKIMS Soura, to the office of the Principal, SKIMS Medical College Bemina, pending an enquiry into his conduct. According to Government Order []

: Jammu and Kashmir Government has relieved SSP Mohd Zaid for deputation to National Investigation Agency. According to Government Order, issued by Home Department, Mohd Zaid, SSP, CO 13 JKAP (KPS013477) is hereby relieved today i.e. on 22.09.2026 AN to join NIA as Superintendent of Police on deputation basis. As per order, the deputation is []

Srinagar: Consumers in Jammu and Kashmir will have to pay an additional Rs 251 crore due to recent tariff hike, the government admitted in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. In a written reply to a question by MLA Sajad Gani Lone, the Power Development Department, said the 6.83% tariff hike, recently notified by the Joint []

Srinagar: The National Conference (NC) on Tuesday demanded restoration of the public holiday on the birth anniversary of party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, saying he has done a lot for J&K. NC members raising the issue in the House said Sheikh Abdullahs contribution in shaping modern Jammu and []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that the government is taking sustained measures to strengthen the healthcare delivery in remote and difficult areas, including Karnah, through recruitment, rational deployment and augmentation of medical and paramedical manpower. Replying to a question raised by MLA Javaid Ahmad Mirchal []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science and Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports and ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, on Monday said that 8,79,112 beneficiaries have been covered under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) in Jammu and Kashmir as on January 1, 2025. The Minister was replying to the []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary on Monday informed the House that the government follows a well-defined, transparent and rule-based mechanism for allotment of works, including those where the accepted bid is lower than the departmental estimated cost. Replying to a question raised by MLA Mehraj Malik regarding the allotment of works below departmental estimates, []

SRINAGAR: The Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has announced that, in keeping with the longstanding tradition of the Mirwaizeen of Kashmir, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq will deliver a special sermon at the revered Aastane Aaliya Dastgeer Sahib, Khanyar, on Tuesday, 9th Rabi al-Thani, corresponding to September 22, 2026, InshaAllah. The sermon, dedicated to []

Political leaders, activists from Trehgam join party SRINAGAR: On the opening day of the autumn session of the Legislative Assembly, Apni Party staged a protest outside the Assembly premises, accusing the government of failing to fulfil its commitments and address the growing concerns of the people. Led by Provincial President Mohammad Ashraf Mir, party []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the Power Department portfolio, on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that electrification works covering 29 habitations and 1,936 households in Kupwara district are under implementation under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). Replying to a starred question raised by MLA Mir Mohammad Fayaz during Question Hour of []

Doda: Two ladies were among six persons injured after a car lost control and overturned in the Bhalla area of Bhaderwah in Doda district on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, officials said. An official that an Ignis car was travelling through the Bhalla area when its driver lost control, causing the vehicle to []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq Monday distributed medals and certificates of distinction among the winners of the 8th Srinagar District Sub-Junior, Junior and Senior Games Championship for deaf and speech-impaired athletes, held at Gindun Park, Rajbagh, Srinagar. Addressing the gathering, Tanvir Sadiq said that the National []

Srinagar, Sep 21: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Monday accused the Omar Abdullah-led government of failing to fulfil its promises and provide basic amenities to the people during its nearly two years in office. Addressing reporters on the first day of the Autumn Session of the J&K []

Srinagar, Sep 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday informed the House that it is examining a uniform framework for the regularisation of temporary workers, including daily-rated workers, casual and seasonal labourers, and other contractual and need-based employees engaged across departments. In a written response to a question raised by MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone, []

Says Rs 185 crore proposed for permanent restoration of 403 roads, bridges Srinagar, Sep 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that a detailed assessment of damage caused by the recent flash floods and landslides in Rajouri constituency has been carried out, with relief disbursed to affected families []

Jammu, Sep 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday addressed the Millets for Health seminar at Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, and called upon the medical fraternity, scientists, farmers and citizens to make millets part of everyday life. Earlier in the day, the Lieutenant Governor addressed a national dialogue on the Millets Mission organised by []

Srinagar, Sep 21: Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that 40,672 posts are vacant under the direct recruitment quota across various departments in the Union Territory. While responding to MLA Sajad Gani Lone and Irfan Hafiz Lones queries, the government stated that the vacancies include 3,318 Gazetted, 24,427 Non-Gazetted and 12,927 []

Calls selfless service true soul of pilgrimage JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday felicitated the organisers and volunteers of the Langar Organisations at Katra, Reasi, following the successful culmination of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. The Lieutenant Governor said the Langar volunteers are living embodiments of selfless service and compassion. He stated that []

Jammu, Sep 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over the appointment letter, on compassionate grounds, to Dr. Vaishali Misra, Wife of J&K Police Sub-Inspector Sachin Verma on Monday. The Lieutenant Governor assured all possible assistance and support from the Administration to the family. PSI Sachin Verma of 23 Bn IRP lost his life in an []

Srinagar, Sep 21: Kashmir Police chief Sujit Kumar on Monday directed realignment of security checkpoints to ease traffic congestion and enhance security coverage. Kumar, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, chaired a security-review-cum-traffic management meeting with all stakeholders at PCR Kashmir here, a police spokesman said. The existing city security grid and the deployment []

Baramula: Range Police Headquarters (RPHQ) Baramulla on Monday conducted a one-day Range Level Training Programme for Investigating Officers handling cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Dak Bungalow, Baramulla. The training programme was aimed at strengthening the professional capabilities of Investigating Officers, improving the quality of investigation and evidence collection, enhancing []

Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) J&K on Monday said it has registered an FIR against the then Branch Head of J&K Grameen Bank, Reban branch, Sopore, and a Business Correspondent over alleged financial irregularities and premature release of capital subsidy under PMEGP during 2021-2023. In a statement , a spokesperson said the ACB J&K had []

LUCKNOW: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Monday claimed that the Muslim community in Uttar Pradesh, who largely voted for the Samajwadi Party (SP) in previous elections, were now rapidly shifting their support towards the BSP, on the lines of Brahmins among upper castes. In a long post on X, Mayawati also questioned the []

Srinagar: The Meteorological department on Sunday forecast generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir till October 4. An official of MeT said that feeble Western Disturbances are likely to affect J&K on September 24 and 27. A brief spell of rain and light snow over higher reaches at few places is likely during September 24 []

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the National Seminar on Millets Mission aimed at building a healthy ecosystem and sustainable food systems in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the seminar, the LG, said that guided by Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Jis vision of Shree Anna, J&K is nurturing climate-resilient agriculture, empowering small farmers []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Monday accused the BJP of disrupting Question Hour in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to divert attention from issues concerning the people. Speaking to reporters, Karra said the BJP should have answered questions on issues including restoration of statehood, Chanda Chori []

Srinagar: Only 899 new posts have been created across various departments in Jammu and Kashmir Government since October 16, 2024, the Government informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday. In response to a question by MLA Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone, Government data, states that the Health & Medical Education Department accounts for the highest number of []

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was adjourned till tomorrow morning after protest by the Opposition over several issues including NHM employees, outsourcing of jobs and electricity crisis. The Day 1 of the 7-sitting Autumn Session had begun at 10:00 AM with obituary references. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather made obituary references to the sad []

Obituary references, JJM report, Cooperative Bill on agenda for day 1 Srinagar, Sep 20: The autumn session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly will commence on Monday with obituary references, the presentation of a House Committee report on alleged irregularities in the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), and the introduction of a Cooperative Bill on []

Srinagar, Sep 20: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Sunday held a special meeting of its legislators at the Banquet Hall in Srinagar, chaired by party president Dr Farooq Abdullah, to discuss the upcoming Assembly session beginning Monday and chalk out a strategy for raising public issues and matters of importance in the House. []

Srinagar, Sep 20: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Legislature Party meeting, chaired by party president Dr Farooq Abdullah, concluded in Srinagar on Sunday ahead of the J&K Legislative Assembly session, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Congress legislators and other members in attendance. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, NC chief spokesperson and Zadibal []

Srinagar, Sept 20: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president and MLA Tariq Hameed Karra on Sunday said the Congress would continue to raise peoples genuine concerns in the Assembly despite being in an alliance with the National Conference (NC). We are in alliance with the National Conference, but that does not mean we []