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Srinagar: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognizance of a viral video allegedly showing senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan verbally abusing, humiliating and threatening a junior woman officer during an official review meeting. The NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, has written to the Chief Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir, seeking verification of []

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered an inquiry into the alleged misconduct by an IAS officer with a JKAS officer that was reported in print and electronic media and went viral on social media. As per Government Order, a copy of which lies with, sanction has been accorded to the appointment of []

Srinagar: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday said he felt ashamed after watching a video of an IAS officer misbehaving with a woman officer, calling his conduct unbecoming of a senior administrative official. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Dr Farooq Abdullah, said the language used by the officer was unacceptable and reflected a []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said he has taken up the conduct of a senior IAS officer with the Chief Secretary and directed that no retaliatory action be taken against the junior JKAS officer involved in the incident. In posts on X, Omar said the conduct of the IAS officer []

Srinagar: Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Monday said the biggest allegation of vote theft in India lies on Omar Abdullahs family. Talking to reporters,Sharma said the Abdullah family is facing the biggest allegation of vote theft in the country. If allegation of vote chori is to be put on someone, it is on []

Srinagar: PDP President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has opposed the proposed Western Foreshore Road from Hotel Mamta to Habbak via Cherry Park, terming it a deliberate attempt to mislead and push a vote-bank agenda. In a post on X, Mehbooba said that Cherry Park, developed by the Tourism Department, should be preserved as []

Jammu: Jammu Police has apprehended its own follower after recovering heroin-like substance (chitta) from her possession in Miran Sahib area of Jammu. In a handout, the police said that continuing its drive against drug trafficking, a team from Police Station Miran Sahib during vehicle checking at Balol Naka near Indranagar intercepted a scooty bearing registration []

Poonch: A Border Security Force (BSF) constable died after suffering a cardiac arrest in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning, officials said. An official said that the constable complained of chest pain in the morning, following which he was taken to District Hospital (DH) Poonch. He said the BSF constable suffered a []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the use of force by the Delhi Police to deal with unarmed protestors is unacceptable. Unacceptable use of force by Delhi Police. Beating up an unarmed protester, setting aside the fact that in this case the victim is actually an elected member of Parliament, []

Pledges CDF support for government schools in Zadibal Promises to pursue legislation for mandatory availability of adrenaline injections SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq attended the CME Allergy Alert: Alleviating Allergies The Safe School Revolution: From Awareness to Action as Chief Guest, held on the eve []

Inaugurates IVF Centre &Diagnostic Lab SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Womens Wing President and MLA Habba Kadal, Advocate Shameema Firdous Sunday said the elected National Conference government has accorded special priority to improving the education and healthcare sectors. She said that the healthcare sector had faced several challenges after August 5, 2019, with []

ANANTNAG: Continuing its sustained crackdown on drug trafficking, Anantnag Police intensified naka checking, patrolling and surveillance across the district. The operations resulted in the arrest of ten alleged drug peddlers in separate incidents and the seizure of a substantial quantity of suspected narcotic substances. During naka checking at Lessu, a police party from Larnoo Police []

SRINAGAR: The Government College of Education (Institute of Advanced Studies in Education), Cluster University Srinagar, celebrated World Mental Health Day 2026 in the College Auditorium. The programme aimed to raise awareness about the importance of mental health, promote emotional well-being, and encourage students to develop a supportive and empathetic attitude towards individuals experiencing mental health []

BARAMULLA: As part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, Police in Baramulla, through Police Station Chandoosa, organised a Drug Abuse and Gender Sensitisation Programme at Murtaza Memorial Educational Institute, aimed at educating students about the adverse consequences of drug abuse and promoting gender equality, mutual respect and social responsibility. During the programme, students were sensitised []

PANAJI: (Oct 8) Veteran actor Nana Patekar, known for his versatility and powerful screen presence across films such as Salaam Bombay!, Khamoshi and Welcome, passed away at his Goa residence in the early hours of Thursday. He was 76.Patekar is suspected to have suffered a heart attack, according to sources.