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Seeks Special OTS for stressed borrowers SRINAGAR: A delegation of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I), led by President Javid Ahmad Tenga and comprising Past President A.M. Mattoo , Vice President Farooq Amin and Ashiq Hussain Shangloo, has raised a series of concerns with Jammu & Kashmir Bank over regional credit deployment, interest []

SRINAGAR: The Centre has forwarded a set of development demands raised by Baramulla Lok Sabha member Engineer Rashid concerning North Kashmir to the concerned Union ministries for appropriate action, Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) said on Friday. The development demands were originally submitted by Er Rashid to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman through a letter dated []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq has expressed serious concern over reports regarding the proposed Tantra Silence programme in Gurez and called upon the concerned authorities to immediately take note and stop exploitation of Kashmirs religious, cultural and social ethos. In a post on X, Mirwaiz said:The concern raised by @MehboobaMufti deserves immediate attention! []

SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday said that the existing reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir is unjust and needs to be reviewed and rationalised. He said there is a need for a judicious reservation policy based on the population ratio to ensure fair and equitable representation of different sections of []

SRINAGAR: The Voluntary Medicare Society (VMS), Bemina, Srinagar, observed World Spinal Cord Injury Day 2026 by organising an awareness rally and an auditorium programme, including a wheelchair distribution camp, with a focus on spinal cord injury prevention, rehabilitation, inclusion and empowerment. The programme also marked the beginning of Spinal Week, being observed by VMS from []

MANASBAL(GANDERBAL): The Wullar Manasbal Development Authority (WMDA), in collaboration with a local school, Delight Public School, Kulpora, Manasbal on Saturday held a series of awareness camps and sanitation drive in the catchment areas of Manasbal lake to raise awareness among people and stakeholders about conserving the famous water body and ill effects of pollution. During []

INDORE: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the system has captured the entire country and it does not want students to raise questions. Speaking at his youth outreach programme Chhatron ki Goonj at Indore in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh, he said only students can remove hatred from the country and not the Andhbhakts, referring []

KATHMANDU: Nepal government has formed a seven-member expert panel to investigate what triggered last months devastating floods, which killed more than 1,400 people and left over 6,000 missing, an official said on Saturday. The panel would also examine the possible role of climate change in the disaster. Flash floods originating near the Nepal-Tibet border on []

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that developed nations produce six times more per capita carbon emissions than India, yet developing countries are often unfairly blamed for climate change. Inaugurating an international conference on environment and climate, the prime minister also said that the country is working at a fast pace on []

SRINAGAR: Kashmirs chief preacher Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday sought Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs intervention to stop a spiritual and meditation event facilitated by self-styled godman Swami Dhyan Sumit in the Union Territory. Expressing concern over reports on the Tantra in Silence programme scheduled in Gurez Valley from September 24 to 27, the Mirwaiz called []

Ramban: Four personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) were injured after their vehicle overturned on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway at Seri in Ramban district on Saturday. An official said that the accident occurred when the vehicle was travelling from Srinagar towards Jammu and lost control before overturning near Seri. He said the four personnel []

Bats for credit push, ULI adoption Srinagar, Sep 18: Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Rohit Jain, convened a meeting with the Zonal Heads of major banks operating in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir here on The Deputy Governor, in his opening remarks, highlighted the important role played by the banks in []

Over 250 delegates participate; Nasir Aslam Wani Chief Guest, Salman Sagar Guest of Honour SRINAGAR: The Green Valley Educational Institute (GVEI) on Friday inaugurated the 5th edition of the Green Valley Model United Nations (GVMUN) at the school, bringing together delegates from different schools and institutions across the valley, to engage in discussions on global []

Raises recruitment scams, paper leaks; seeks LoP Rahul Gandhis intervention SRINAGAR: A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), led by National Convenor Nasir Khuehami, met with Rajya Sabha MP Pawan Khera in New Delhi to discuss critical issues affecting students and youth from Jammu and Kashmir. The nearly two-hour meeting focused on []

SRINAGAR: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) on Friday urged the Jammu and Kashmir Government to urgently resolve the genuine and long-pending issues of NHM employees and veterinary interns. AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi, in a statement issued here, said NHM employees, including ASHAs, ANMs, nurses, paramedics and other frontline workers, have played a significant role []

SRINAGAR: Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad Kailam on Friday officially assumed charge as the Director of Animal Husbandry Department (AHD), Kashmir, at the departmental headquarters Gawkadal, Srinagar. Upon his arrival at the Directorate, Dr. Kailam was warmly received by the senior officers, technical experts, and administrative staff from across the division. The officers extended their congratulations and []

SRINAGAR: A delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region, led by its Chairman Puneet Kaura, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday. The delegation, comprised of Iqram Ali Shafiee, Chairman, CII J&K UT Council; Siddhant Choudhary, Vice Chairman, CII J&K UT Council; Rachna Jindal, Regional Director, CII Northern Region, and Khurshid []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Abdul Rouf Kawoosa, son of the late Ghulam Qadir Kawoosa of Nishat. Mirwaiz visited the bereaved family in Nishat and conveyed his heartfelt condolences and solidarity, particularly to the deceaseds brothers, Naseer Ahmed Kawoosa and Imtiaz Ahmed Kawoosa as well []

SRINAGAR: Cluster University of Srinagar (CUS) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) J&K for National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQ F)-aligned skill development for a preiod of three years. The MoU will strengthen digital skilling, employability and emerging technology readiness among learners. The collaboration will use the NIELIT []

A childs mental health and general development are significantly influenced by their parenting style. Authoritative parenting is generally seen to yield the best results. This makes sense, given that the impact of this parenting style has positive effects on children and typically results in happy and well-balanced adults. However, growth is also influenced by elements []

Honble Madam Minister, Ms Sakeena Itoo Minister for Education, J&K A quiet crisis is unfolding in our education system. You will not find it in inspection reports or departmental dashboards, but it is happening in plain sight. Our schools are slowly transforming into administrative offices that just happen to have classrooms attached to them. Today, []

Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir National Health Mission Employees Association (JKNHMEA) on Thursday announced extension of its ongoing peaceful protest/strike by another 72 hours across the Union Territory. In a communication addressed to the Mission Director, National Health Mission, J&K, the association said the extended strike will commence from September 18, 2026. The association said []

Anantnag: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Thursday said that if the government has no authority to take decisions, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah should dissolve the Assembly. Speaking to reporters, Sharma, if the government has no authority and is only taking salaries, it would be better []

Srinagar: Health and Medical Education Minister Sakeena Itoo on Thursday appealed to National Health Mission (NHM) employees to call off their ongoing strike and resume their duties, assuring that the government would examine their concerns and make every possible effort to address issues falling within its purview. Speaking to reporters in Pampore Itoo said the []

Srinagar: Peoples Conference chairman and MLA Sajad Lone on Thursday questioned the J&K Assembly Secretariat for not informing him about the status of his resolution seeking discussion on the alleged rigging of 1987 Assembly elections. Lone said he had submitted two resolutions for the upcoming autumn session one concerning the recent power tariff hike []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference Additional General Secretary and MP Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan on Wednesday said Omar government is committed to ensure balanced development across all regions of Jammu and Kashmir and is working tirelessly for the welfare, prosperity and well-being of the people. He made these comments while interacting with public delegations, []

NEW DELHI: Indias foreign ministry said on Wednesday that it had summoned the top Pakistani diplomat in New Delhi to lodge a strong protest over what it said was unacceptable and unprofessional conduct of Pakistani naval units at sea that led to a collision with a unit of the India navy. The Union Ministry of []

NEW DELHI: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri on Wednesday defended the governments decision to impose merchant charge on UPI transactions saying that the government has to find ways of sustaining businesses without having to give subsidy. Quoting ancient Indian teacher and philosopher Chanakya, who had said a ruler should collect taxes from citizens []

Cites unfair trade practice NEW DELHI: The government has ordered cab aggregators to stop providing advance tipping options even before booking a ride as the practice is misleading and unfair, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said on Wednesday. The secretarys comment comes a day after the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) slapped a Rs 10 []

BARAMULLA: The Rev. Fr. C.B. Simons Memorial Football Tournament concluded on Wednesday at St. Josephs School Ground, Baramulla, with the finals of the Under-15 Boys and Girls categories. In the Under-15 Girls final, Presentation Convent School, Srinagar, emerged as the champions, while Netherfield School, Sopore, clinched the Under-15 Boys title. Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) []

KULGAM: Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kulgam, Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami on Wednesday inaugurated the U-19 inter-district boys baseball tournament at L/NK Shri Nazir Ahmad Wani Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Kulgam. The tournament is being hosted by the Youth Services and Sports Department, Kulgam, and organised under the supervision of the Joint Director, Youth Services []

Govt committed to creating sports opportunities: Minister Satish Sharma SRINAGAR: Minister for FS&CA, IT, Youth Services and Sports, Science and Technology Satish Sharma and Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani on Tuesday highlighted the importance of providing sustained platforms to young sporting talent and strengthening the sports ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir while []

BARAMULLA: The first edition of the Chinar Premier League (CPL) Cricket Tournament 2026 concluded on September 15 at the Gen Bipin Rawat Stadium in Baramulla, marking a significant milestone in the regions sporting calendar. Organized by the Chinar Corps, the event drew widespread participation and enthusiasm, with a record 130 teams registering across the Kashmir []

The world does not become brighter only through great achievements. It is illuminated by countless small lamps lit by ordinary people with extraordinary hearts. Every good word, every helping hand, every honest action, and every compassionate gesture adds one more ray to the light of humanity. A small, good deed may appear insignificant in isolation, []

The real purpose of education is not merely to create educated professionals but to create educated human beings. Degrees should be accompanied by wisdom, skills by ethics, knowledge by compassion, and success by responsibility. If education teaches people only how to earn money, compete with others, and protect their own interests, society may continue to []

CAIRO: With his kingdom under attack, Saudi Arabias crown prince on Tuesday reached out to Egypt for support against Yemens Houthi rebels who have disrupted key shipping routes, contributing to a spike in the cost of oil around the world. Egypt is unlikely to offer military help to Saudi Arabia, but the country is influential []

WASHINGTON: The US military said Tuesday that it opened fire and destroyed two small Iranian boats this week that were trying to steal a drone ship in the waters off Iran, the latest back-and-forth fire in the stalemated war. Capt. Tim Hawkins, US Central Command spokesman, said the Iranian boats recently attempted to take possession []

Civil society lauds SSP Aijaz Zargar, SDPO Sumbal Nawaz Khanday and DO Ajas Aeraf Niyaz for swift action and professional investigation Bandipora, September 15: Bandipora Police have cracked a theft case involving 3.30 lakh within 24 hours of receiving the complaint, recovering the stolen cash and arresting a suspected accused in the case. The theft []

Flags global conflicts, calls for resilience, innovation, cooperation, sustainability New Delhi, Sep 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned on Sunday that the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals could hinder shared prosperity, urging BRICS to rise through cooperation even as its leaders unveiled mega plans, including an open-source AI ecosystem to assist the Global South. []

Says safeguarding peoples interests remains NCs top priority Srinagar, Sep 13: National Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said the Union Government must take serious and meaningful measures to address the growing sense of alienation, disappointment and distrust among the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that although elections were held in []

Says Kashmir now fully integrated with India Mumbai, Sep 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said BJP-led NDA governments in 21 states will introduce Uniform Civil Code (UCC) before 2029. Shah was speaking to reporters here while highlighting the achievements of the Centre over the last 12 years and the BJPs 25-year journey []

Says war only multiplies human suffering New Delhi, Sep 13: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq, along with Aga Syed Hassan and Molvi Imran Raza Ansari, met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi and exchanged views on the grave situation confronting the region, the need for []

Leh, Sep 13: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Sunday launched a mega project to revive the rapidly drying Tso Kar Lake by channelising 320 million litres of water per day from a glacier-fed stream at an altitude of 18,000 feet into the water body, which has lost nearly 70 per cent of its []

Safely brought back, reunited with families Ganderbal, Sep 13: In a major success, Ganderbal Police have traced and safely recovered three minor boys who had gone missing from the Kheerbhawani area, following an extensive 10-day search operation that led the police team to Daund Railway Station in Pune, Maharashtra. According to police, Police Station Kheerbhawani []

Recognised for contributions to Earth Sciences Awantipora, Sep 13: Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice-Chancellor, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), has been elected as Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI), the countrys oldest science academy, established in 1930. The prestigious Fellowship recognises Prof Romshoos sustained contributions to Earth and Environmental sciences []

Srinagar, Sep 13: In its continued drive against absconders, Police in Anantnag along with Rajasthan Police has arrested an absconder who was evading arrest since 2009. A police party of Police Station Mattan apprehended one absconder namely Shabir Ahmad Khan, son of Mohd. Shahbaz Khan resident of Nai Basti, Khanabal near Showkat Gas Agency, presently []

Association says students cannot be threatened for demanding hygienic food SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Saturday strongly condemned the alleged assault, intimidation and harassment of students of the J&K Girls Hostel at Jamia Millia Islamia during their ongoing protest over serious concerns regarding the quality, hygiene and sanitation of food being []

SRINAGAR: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) has urged all party constituency in-charges to identify deserving SC/ST patients requiring financial assistance for serious ailments and forward their cases to the office of Member of Parliament Er Rashid for necessary assistance and follow-up. Speaking at a meeting of AIP constituency in-charges, AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said []

23213 cases settled across UT of J&K SRINAGAR: Continuing its endeavor to promote access to justice through swift, cost-effective and amicable resolution of disputes, the J&K Legal Services Authority, under the patronage of Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority and under the []

BJP, its like-minded parties can never be well-wishers of Kashmiri people SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar Saturday said the party will continue to strive at every level for the restoration of constitutional and democratic rights, as well as statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Sagar said this while addressing []