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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 []

Perhaps the Greens most consequential contribution is that they have challenged the very premise of the debate. For decades, international diplomacy has focused overwhelmingly on finding solutions while leaving the ideological foundations of the existing political order largely unexamined. The Greens have reversed that approach, essentially declaring that no political solution in Palestine, however idealistic []

During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, some educators believed that neat handwriting reflected discipline, diligence and moral character. Students who followed prescribed patterns demonstrated, in the eyes of these educators, an ability to control themselves and conform to accepted standards. The Henry Ford Museums historical account examines how the Palmer Method connected repetitive handwriting []

The summative assessments in Kashmir are in full swing in October, and students are focusing on their studies to excel in academics. The physical activities which were in full swing throughout the year need to be temporarily halted for a couple of months. Yet the final assessment examinations for Classes 1st to 9th, along with []

A student might watch several videos without understanding the subject properly. Real learning requires attention, practice, questioning, feedback and regular assessment. Without these things, online education may give students the feeling that they have studied even when they have not understood the lesson. The real question is not whether online education is good or bad, []

SRINAGAR: 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 across Jammu []

Srinagar: IGP Kashmir Sujit Kumar Singh on Saturday chaired a conference on SMART Policing and Digital Beat Policing, attended by Range DIGs, District SSPs, Addl SPs, Zonal SPs, DySPs and SHOs from across Kashmir Zone. In line with the directions and vision of the Director General of Police, J&K, the IGP directed all Police Stations []

Srinagar: Police Headquarters J&K has ordered adjustment of six IPS officers of AGMUT cadre and transfer/posting of 12 DSPs. As per Order No. 2897 of 2026, consequent upon their joining in J&K Segment upon completion of Basic Course Training (Phase-II) in terms of MHA GoI Order No. 14016/12/2025-UTS.I dated 04 Aug 2026, six IPS officers []

Srinagar: Srinagar Police has secured conviction of three accused in a murder case registered in 2022 at Police Station Batamaloo, with the court awarding life imprisonment to them. In a handout ,police spokesperson, the case pertains to FIR No. 109/2022 registered at Police Station Batamaloo under Sections 498-A, 302, 120-B and 201 of the Indian []

Imaan chosen as first common theme across participating mosques and Imambargahs; Mirwaiz at Charar-e-Sharief calls for safeguarding faith and steadfastness SRINAGAR: Initiating the drive aimed at strengthening religious awareness and addressing pressing concerns among the community, Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema Jammu & Kashmir (MMU) today delivered first coordinated Friday sermon across participating mosques and Imambargahs in []

Kupwara: Security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in the Jumgund area of Keran sector in north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Saturday morning. Sources said that alert troops noticed suspicious movement along the LoC early in the morning and challenged the infiltrators, triggering a brief exchange of fire. A massive search []

Srinagar, Oct 16: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Friday expressed shock over an IAS officers use of abusive language against a woman KAS officer saying that such incidents are a consequence of the undemocratic and unconstitutional decisions of 2019, which downgraded Jammu and Kashmir from a state to a Union Territory. []

Asks bureaucrats to adopt post-2019 work culture Srinagar/Jammu, Oct 16: Jammu and Kashmir BJP on Friday condemned senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjans alleged use of abusive language towards a woman officer and said that bureaucrats must adopt the post-2019 work culture in the Union Territory and ensure transparency and accountability. Ranjan courted controversy after []

10-year plan targets over 90% urban material recovery, green livelihoods Srinagar, Oct 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has described the newly notified Jammu & Kashmir Circular Economy Policy, 2026, as a decisive step towards resource recovery, green growth and ecological sustainability, marking a shift towards a low-waste, resource-efficient development model tailored to Jammu and Kashmirs []

Srinagar, Oct 16: The Centre has approved an investment of Rs 475.41 crore for upgrading two Industrial Training Institute (ITI) clusters in Jammu and Kashmir under the PM-SETU scheme, with private companies set to partner in modernising vocational training infrastructure. According to an official statement, the National Steering Committee of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and []

Confidential material reached local police stations: Chairman Srinagar, Oct 16: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) Friday said at least 2,70,000 students are all set to appear in upcoming board exams of 10th, 11th and 12th standard. Addressing a press conference, JKBOSE Chairman, Ghulam Hassan Sheikh said the examination of 10th class is []

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 []

Leh: The Union Territory administration of Ladakh on Friday notified the creation of Sankoo as a new district, with its headquarters at Sankoo. According to a notification issued by the Revenue Department, the new district has been created under Section 5 of the Jammu and Kashmir Land Revenue Act, 1996, through S.O. 284 dated October []

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: The Meteorological Department has predicted generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir till October 24, with a brief spell of rain likely at a few places on Friday. An official of MeT said that as per the forecast, October 16 will remain generally dry with brief spell of rain at a few places, while []

Kishtwar: The Special Police Officer (SPO) who had gone missing along with his service rifle in Kishtwar district has been found dead, officials said. The SPO has been identified as Bashir Ahmed, son of Musa Dhar, resident of Wanipora Trigam, presently posted at Pedil post. A top Police officer said that his body was found []

Srinagar: Ladakhs traditional Pashmina, handwoven textiles and indigenous handicrafts are being showcased at Lakme Fashion Week in New Delhi, with designers from the region set to present their collections on October 18. In a statement, a spokesperson said a dedicated stall featuring Pashmina shawls, traditional textiles, intricate embroidery and other indigenous handicrafts has been set []

Kathua: A 58-year-old scooty rider was killed after being hit by a vehicle at Sallan on the DayalachakChallan road in Kathua district on Thursday, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred when a vehicle hit the scooty bearing registration number JK08M-4588 near Dayalachak on the DayalachakChallan road. He said a police team soon []

Calls for collective efforts to strengthen education sector in J&K Emphasises coordination between govt & private institutions Srinagar, Oct 14: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a meeting with Civil Society Members as well as representatives of Private Schools Association and Parents Association, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders []

10 am3:30 pm in Srinagar; 10:30 am4 pm outside Srinagar, Oct 14: The School Education Department on Wednesday ordered change in school timing for all government and private schools from October-15. The Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) ordered that the schools falling in the Srinagar municipal limits shall function from 10am to 3:30 Pm. []

UT to get new airport terminal, strategic road, hydropower projects New Delhi, Oct 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation five major development projects worth around 3,350 crore in Ladakh on Thursday, 15 October 2026, at around 12:30 PM via video conferencing. He will also address the gathering on the []

Accused allegedly manipulated date-of-birth records to secure service benefits Srinagar, Oct 14: The Special Crime Wing (SCW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against three public servants over alleged manipulation of an employees date-of-birth records to secure service benefits. The chargesheet in FIR No. 02/2022 was presented before the Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Srinagar. []

Srinagar: Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Wednesday ordered change in school timings in the Kashmir Division with effect from October 15, 2026. As per Order, the new timing for schools falling within Municipal limits of Srinagar has been fixed from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. For schools falling outside Municipal limits of Srinagar []

Ganderbal: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying the country needs a transparent, vibrant and impartial Election Commission to safeguard democracy. Reacting to protests against the Election Commission, Choudhary, while speaking to reporters during his visit to Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple in []

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Tarique Rahmans decision to skip the BRICS summit in India was immature and damaged Bangladeshs national interest, former premier Sheikh Hasina has said, warning that foreign policy driven by personal reactions or short-term political calculations is inherently counterproductive. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Hasina said Bangladeshs participation at the summit []

PUNE: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, has defeated rival panels backed by the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) and a rebel candidate in the election to the Someshwar Cooperative Sugar Factory in Pune district. The poll was the first major contest in the cooperative sector since the death []

Unacceptable attempt by BJP: CM Omar Forcible state intrusion: MMU Yet another interference: Mehbooba Hands off our mosques: Sajad Lone Order should be taken back: Tanvir Sadiq Srinagar, Oct 13: Under fire from across Jammu and Kashmirs political and religious spectrum, J-K Waqf Board Chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi on Tuesday mounted a hasty defence of a []

Proud moment for SKIMS, GMC Sgr: Dr Tasleem Arif Srinagar, Oct 14: Dr. Tasleem Arif, a dermatologist hailing from Soura, Srinagar, has been named among the top two percent of scientists of the world, data compiled by Stanford University, for the 3rd consecutive year (2024-2026). Reflecting on the achievement, Dr. Arif said with characteristic humility []

Over 190 lab-confirmed cases require hospitalisation at GMC Bhaderwah/Jammu, Oct 13: Dengue cases continue to rise in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district, with over 190 laboratory-confirmed cases requiring hospitalisation reported at Government Medical College Doda. The surge in cases prompted authorities to seek assistance from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National []

New Delhi, Oct 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday called for stronger regional cooperation among BIMSTEC countries to combat terrorism, disrupt terrorist financing and organised crime, and ensure that terrorist networks do not find a haven in the region. Addressing the first home ministers meeting of BIMSTEC countries here, Shah said the trust []

Says 7,000-8,000 youths gained employment through Aroma Mission SRINAGAR: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as the birthplace of the Purple Revolution, with nearly 7,000 to 8,000 youths finding employment and livelihood opportunities through the Aroma Mission. Speaking on the sidelines of the 13th Sustainable Mountain Development Summit []

Hails Ease of Doing Business Act as long-awaited reform SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Small Scale Industrial Association (KSSIA), Baghi Ali Mardan Khan, has strongly contested the apprehensions expressed by the Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC) over the recently enacted Jammu and Kashmir Ease of Doing Business Act, 2026, describing them as premature and likely to create []

SRINAGAR: A first-of-its-kind brainstorming session organised by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has set the stage for a policy roadmap to revive Jammu and Kashmirs silk industry, drawing on recommendations from experts across India and six countries. Organised by the College of Temperate Sericulture on the sidelines of the J&K []

Calls for IT Park at HMT Site, comprehensive tourism master plan for Valley SRINAGAR: All Party Sikh Coordination Committee Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina has called for a sustainable and environment-friendly industrial development policy for Jammu and Kashmir, stressing that new industries must generate long-term employment opportunities for local youth without compromising the Valleys fragile ecology. []

SRINAGAR: Athar Amir Ul Shafi Khan on Tuesday formally assumed charge as the Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Jammu & Kashmir, at the State Health Society, NHM Office, Old Secretariat, Srinagar. Upon his arrival, he was warmly welcomed by the NHM staff, reflecting their enthusiasm and strong confidence in his leadership. He took over []

SRINAGAR: Secretary Tourism, AvnyLavasa on Tuesday chaired an introductory meeting to review the overall functioning, management and operational capability of the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), the premier Government-run international convention centre in Jammu and Kashmir. On arrival, the Secretary was accorded a warm welcome by SKICC officials led by the Director General, SKICC, Mufti []

Srinagar: National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal Tanveer Sadiq on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, stating that he has lost his ground. Speaking to media persons in Srinagar, Sadiq said, Our LOP Sahib has completely forgotten He goes to different areas about which he has no knowledge. I []

Ganderbal: A father-son duo has been taken into custody after a joint search operation led to the recovery of 577 grams of a charas-like substance, rifles and other material from their residence in the Bunpora Tulmulla area of Ganderbal district on Tuesday, officials said. An official said that the search was conducted by police, CRPF []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi on Tuesday clarified that the Board has issued no order making uniform Friday sermons mandatory in its affiliated mosques, saying religious scholars and preachers are free to decide the issues they wish to address. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Darakhshan Andrabi, said neither []

Ramban: A driver was killed while his helper sustained injuries after a truck they were travelling in plunged into a deep gorge near Bishlari Nallah in Ramban district in the wee hours of Tuesday. Official said that the truck was on its way from Srinagar towards Gujarat when it met with the accident at around []

Clerks must wear prescribed uniforms, display ID badges to access registry Srinagar, Oct 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has reiterated strict compliance of prescribed dress code for clerks attached to advocates, warning that any breach will invite disciplinary action. In a circular issued by Registrar Judicial Srinagar, as per GNS []

Poonch, Oct 12: At least four militants including a top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander were killed in a landmine blast while attempting to infiltrate along the Line of Control in Poonch district. Official sources said that the group of terrorists was trying to sneak into this side in Nangi Takri area of Krishna Ghati (KG) Sector late []

Srinagar, Oct 12: Anti-Corruption Bureau J&K on Monday caught a Senior Assistant of Sub Division Agriculture office Handwara red-handed while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 40,000 for release of a subsidy bill. In a statement, the ACB said that the accused has been identified as Irshad Ahmad Peer, Sr Assistant posted in Sub Division []

Doda: Four persons, including two women, were injured after a vehicle they were travelling in overturned near Shenai in the Bhalla area of Doda district on Tuesday, officials said. An official said that all four persons were injured after the vehicle overturned in Bhalla, Doda. He said all four were shifted to a hospital for []

RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemens Houthi militia toward Khamis Mushayt in the Kingdoms southwest early Monday, as the Arab Coalition supporting Yemens government said it was tracking threats from drones and cruise missiles targeting the Kingdom. The coalition said it had detected the threats and was working []