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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, []

Udhampur: Two terrorists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Maljata area of Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. Officials said that arms and ammunition have been recovered from the possession of the slain terrorists, whose identity is yet to be ascertained. Search operation by joint team of []

Jammu: A pigeon believed to have flown from Pakistan was recovered in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district. They said that the pigeon was found carrying a ring tied around its leg and is suspected to have crossed over from across the border. This is the fourth such incident reported from the Hiranagar sector in recent []

WASHINGTON: ( The US House of Representatives passed a bill that would authorise President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Russia and steep tariffs on its trading partners in oil and gas, including India and China. The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, passed by the US Senate last month, was []

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to raise the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to Rs 25,000 per month from Rs 15,000, a move expected to extend social security benefits to more than 51 lakh additional employees. The wage ceiling revision comes after 12 []

SRINAGAR: The Inter-School District-Level Gatka Championship for all age groups concluded successfully on Wednesday at the Indoor Hall of Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Rawalpora, Srinagar. The event was organized by the District Youth Services & Sports Office, Srinagar, with the participation of students from various educational institutions across the district. The championship provided young []

KARGIL: The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Tuesday announced a major protest rally here on September 20 to demand justice for the four people killed in police firing in Leh last year and protest what it termed the central governments lack of seriousness and sincerity in talks on Ladakhs demands. The KDA also rejected as []

SRINAGAR: In a landmark moment for sports in Jammu & Kashmir, fencers Shriya Gupta and Vishal Thapar have been selected to represent India at the 20th Asian Games, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in 2026. The duo becomes the first Sabre fencers from J&K to earn selection to the Asian Games. Shriya will compete []