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Srinagar, Sep 12: Reaffirming the growing reach and measurable impact of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, J&K Bank was honoured with the Best Corporate Social Responsibility Overall Practices award at the 13th National CSR Leadership Congress & Awards. The recognition acknowledges the Banks institution-wide commitment to sustainable social development through structured, need-based and impact-oriented interventions. Zonal Head (Bengaluru) Shadab Mehboob received the award on

Srinagar, Sep 12: Army Commander Northern Command Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Saturday reviewed the counter-terrorism grid in South Kashmir and took stock of the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness. An Army spokesman said that Lt Gen Sharma was briefed on the prevailing security scenario and the operational preparedness of the forces during his visit. The Army Commander emphasised adaptability, precision, sustained vigilance and synergy as key enablers for successful, intellig

Srinagar, Sep 12: In a significant recognition of the creative talent emerging from Jammu and Kashmir, three filmmakers from Jammu and Kashmir have secured three prestigious awards out of the nine presented at the First International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026. The achievement marks a proud moment for the regions growing filmmaking community, with Kashmiri filmmakers making their presence felt on a platform that brought together acclaimed filmmakers, artists, technicians, indu

Srinagar, Sep 12: Renowned music composer A R Rahman on Saturday lauded the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK), saying Kashmir has the potential to become one of Indias major destinations for international cinema and filmmakers. Rahman, who is currently in Srinagar to shoot an advertisement, was speaking to media persons at the Royal Springs Golf Course. Kashmir is a beautiful place, so having an international film festival here is commendable. People can see the beauty and

Srinagar, Sep 12: Kashmirs mountain air may look pristine against its snow peaks and green slopes, but an invisible layer of soot is telling a different story,rathersetting alarm bells ringing. A 2025 study on carbonaceous aerosols in the north-western Himalayahasdetected black carbon at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley, with researchers finding fossil-fuel combustion to be thedominant source of the pollutant. Published in the Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Physics, the study 'Vari

Srinagar, Sep 12: BRICS countries have strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22, 2025, in which 26 people were killed and many others injured, while reaffirming their commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. In a strong message against terrorism, the grouping called for zero tolerance towards terror and stressed that those involved in terrorist activities and their support must be held accountable and brought to justice in accordance with relevant n

Ganderbal, Sep 12: MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday renewed his call for resignation and stepped up his criticism of the National Conference leadership, questioning the partys account of Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs decision to contest the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. He also hinted at a fresh political move, saying his future course would become clear after November 3. Speaking to reporters in Ganderbal, Agha Ruhullah questioned claims by Health Minister Sakeena Itoo that Omar A

Leh Sep 12:- Leh Police registered 14 NDPS cases in the first eight months of 2026, arresting 24 people, while also cracking a major burglary involving gold, silver jewellery and precious stones, with suspects traced to Pattan in Baramulla, SSP Leh Piyush Fulzele said. Addressing a press conference, Piyush Fulzele said the anti-narcotics crackdown has remained a key focus of Leh Police, with three alleged drug peddlers identified for preventive detention under the PITNDPS Act, 1988. He said one

Budgam, Sep 12 : A 29-year-old man and his four-year-old son were killed, while his wife sustained critical injuries after the motorcycle carrying the family collided with a Swift car at Soibugh in central Kashmirs Budgam district on Saturday, officials said. The deceased were identified as Naseer Ahmad Mir, son of Ghulam Hassan Mir, and his four-year-old son Hadi, both residents of Goon Ahmadpora. According to officials, the family was travelling on a motorcycle when it collided with a Swift ca

Leh, Sep 12: Ladakh Admin has launched four new initiatives aimed at strengthening law enforcement, improving road safety and enhancing assistance for tourists and residents across the Union Territory. The initiatives were inaugurated as part of efforts to modernise policing and provide more responsive services, particularly in view of Ladakhs challenging terrain and growing tourist movement. Among the key initiatives is the Jullay 2.0 Tourist Assistance App, which will provide real-time safety

Ganderbal, Sep 12: National Conference MP Agha Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday met protesting veterinary interns at SKUAST-K Shuhama campus in Ganderbal and extended support to their demand for a hike in stipend, while questioning the government over what he termed a lack of accountability towards students and young professionals. The veterinary interns have been holding a peaceful protest for the past six days, seeking an enhancement in their stipend. During his interaction with the protesters, Ruhu

Srinagar, Sept 12: The Tourism Development Authority Gulmarg has ordered the removal of hazardous, abandoned and unsightly materials from public places across Gulmarg, citing safety concerns and the need to maintain the resorts cleanliness and appearance. In a circular issued on Friday, the authority directed all concerned persons, agencies and unit holders to clear such material within one week. The order covers old and damaged signboards, bricks, stones, gravel, temporary fencing, benches, too

Srinagar, Sep 12: More than 12,000 National Health Mission (NHM) employees across J&K continued their protest on Saturday as part of their extended 72-hour strike over long-pending demands, including a comprehensive job policy, salary revision and social-security benefits. The Jammu & Kashmir National Health Mission Employees Association (JKNHMEA) UT-Level Coordination Committee commenced the 72-hour strike on September 9, with employees staging protests at district headquarters across Jammu and

Srinagar, Sep 12 : Heavy rainfall accompanied by hailstorms during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday has caused extensive damage to standing paddy crops in several parts of central and north Kashmir, leaving farmers facing the prospect of major financial losses just days ahead of the harvesting season. The hailstorm reportedly affected paddy fields in several villages of Beerwah sub-division in Budgam district, including Chewdara, Beerwah, Ohangam, Rathsun and Arwah. Farmers in the af

Theres a strange kind of political theatre playing out in Kashmir these days. Its loud, its crowded, and everyone on stage is having the time of their lives, but completely oblivious to the audience sitting out in the cold. Weve built a political culture where a stray remark can dominate the news cycle for weeks, while the quiet, grinding struggles of everyday life barely get a passing glance. For months, the Valleys public conversation has been hijacked by controversies that generate a mountain

For decades, the cinematic identity of Jammu and Kashmir existed almost exclusively on the other side of the lens. The snow-swept meadows of Gulmarg, the willow-fringed waters of Dal Lake, and the undulating foothills of the Tawi basin served as picturesque backdrops for classic Indian romances, musical interludes, and high-stakes drama. Yet the indigenous creative voice remained largely peripherala location entry on a production call sheet rather than an active seat at the global cinematic tabl

Every discovery begins with a question that does not have a clear answer. A scientist notices something unusual, a mathematician sees a problem from a new angle, or a researcher finds a pattern hidden in years of information. Human curiosity has expanded knowledge. Now, artificial intelligence is entering that process, not simply as a system that answers questions, but as a tool that can help researchers explore possibilities. Picture a researcher looking through information from a study. Most o

From the dawn of human history, clothing has served as our primary armour against the elements. Evolutionary biology and genetic evidence trace humanitys first steps toward covering the body back some 170,000 years ago during an Ice Age, when early humans began utilizing animal skins and furs to trap heat. What began as crude, draped pelts eventually evolved through technological milestones like the invention of the eyed sewing needle 40,000 years ago, allowing for tailored garments that could w

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Baramulla, Sep 12: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department Javid Ahmad Dar on Saturday inaugurated a Fashion Designing Centre for cutting, tailoring and Sozni work at Government Degree College (GDC) Hadipora in Rafiabad. The centre aims to strengthen skill-based education and create opportunities for vocational training, self-employment and livelihood generation among students and local youth. It will provide practical traini

Srinagar, September 12: Hazratbal MLA Salman Sagar on Saturday laid the foundation stones for developmental works worth 1.35 crore in different areas of the constituency. The projects include development works at the Old Ahmednagar Graveyard, upgradation of the drainage network at Firdous Colony, Buchpora, and macadamisation of the Shah Mohalla stretch in Ahmednagar. Speaking on the occasion, Sagar said holistic and people-centric development remained a key priority during his tenure. He reitera

Srinagar, Sep 12: Apni Party leaders on Saturday visited protesting National Health Mission (NHM) workers in Batamaloo and expressed solidarity with their demands for better service conditions. A party delegation led by Provincial President Mohammad Ashraf Mir met NHM employees observing a sit-in and hunger strike at a park near the PHC in Bonpora Batamaloo. NHM employees across Jammu and Kashmir have been protesting for several days, seeking pay revision, job security and retirement benefits. T

Srinagar, Sep 12: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) General Secretary Haji Ali Mohammad Sagar on Saturday said the party would continue to strive for the restoration of constitutional and democratic rights and statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Sagar made the remarks while addressing a meeting of NC legislators from Srinagar district at the party headquarters. The meeting reviewed political activities in the district, party programmes, public issues, development works and ongoing projects.

Srinagar, Sep 12: All Party Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) chairman and senior political leader Jagmohan Raina has described the 18th BRICS Summit as an encouraging development, saying the grouping provides an important platform for countries to discuss economic development, security, cooperation and global stability. In a statement, Raina said BRICS has emerged as a significant international forum where major economies, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, Iran and Saudi Arabia, can exc

Srinagar, Sep 12: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed the BRICS condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack, while urging India to adopt a consistent position on terrorism and civilian suffering worldwide. The 18th BRICS Summit, hosted by India in New Delhi, adopted the New Delhi Declaration on Saturday, strongly condemning the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack and reaffirming a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism, including terrorist financing and safe hav

Jammu, Sep 12: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, on Saturday visited the new Legislative Assembly Complex and reviewed the progress of ongoing works, taking detailed stock of the physical and infrastructural development achieved so far. During the visit, the concerned officers briefed the Speaker about the status of various components of the prestigious project, including the works completed, those nearing completion and the activities presently in progress. A

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SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 12: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review the clearance of impediments for Srinagar Ring Road (SRR) Phase-II and II-A to expedite the completion of the project. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, SSP Traffic Rural, Project Director NHAI, and officers from R&B, PHE and KPDCL. On the occasion, officers of NHAI gave a detailed presentation on the project, highlighting the impediments faced by the executing agency,

Srinagar, September 12 :The Press Information Bureau (PIB), Srinagar Region, is organising a media tour for journalists from Srinagar to Chennai from September 13 to 19, 2026 as part of its ongoing media outreach initiatives. A 13 member delegation comprising journalists from Srinagar and PIB officials will participate in the tour. Prior to the departure, Director, PIB Srinagar, Qazi Salman, briefed the delegation on the objectives of the visit and urged the participants to make meaningful use o

Budgam, Sept 12: A 29-year-old man and his three-year-old son were killed, while his wife was critically injured after a car collided with their motorcycle in the Soibugh area of Budgam district on Saturday. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the car bearing was travelling from Budgam towards Soibugh when it collided with a motorcycle bearing registration number JK04G-3449. He said the motorcycle rider and his three-year-old son were killed in the accident, while th

New Delhi , September 12 : The New Delhi Declaration, adopted by consensus in the national capital, reaffirmed BRICS support for a lasting two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while urging deeper international institutional support for Palestine and reaffirming Israels legal obligation to ensure the provision of humanitarian aid in Gaza. We reaffirm that a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be achieved by peaceful means and depends on the fu

New Delhi , September 12 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026 at the 18th BRICS Summit being held in the national capital. The declaration expressed deep concern over the continued escalation of tensions in West Asia and called for exercising maximum restraint, as well as avoiding actions that could further aggravate the situation. We urge to ensure the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure in accordance with

Srinagar , September 12 : Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman hailed Kashmir as a eautiful and lessed place, saying the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir is a commendable initiative that will showcase the Valley's scenic beauty, vibrant culture and warm hospitality to the world. Expressing hope that the festival will gain global recognition, Rahman said Kashmir's peaceful and inspiring surroundings make it an ideal destination for filmmakers and artists, while encouraging Bol

New Delhi , September 12: The BRICS countries on Saturday adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, backing the aspirations of India and Brazil to play a greater role in the United Nations, including its Security Council, while strongly condemning the April 2025 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and calling for zero tolerance towards terrorism. The declaration, adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, said China and Russia, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, reiterated their s

Srinagar, Sept 12 : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted searches at 10 locations across Kupwara, Kulgam, Bandipora, Baramulla and Sopore in connection with a cross-border terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handlers and their alleged network of local Over Ground Workers (OGWs). In a statement issued to the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), an NIA spokesperson said the searches were conducted to unearth further evidence related to the c

New Delhi , September 12 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday officially opened the BRICS Summit 2026. Addressing the summit the Prime Minister called for tangible outcomes, stating that BRICS nations respect each other's perspectives and move forward through consensus. As BRICS completed its 20 years, PM Modi said that called for a moment of coming of age, calling for maturity and responsibility. Addressing the BRICS Summit 2026 under Indias chairship, PM Modi expressed gratitude towards

New Delhi , September 12 : Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to attend the 18th BRICS summit. The Chinese President will also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi later today. On arrival, Xi received a warm welcome with a cultural troupe from the North East and other Indian states putting up a classical dance performances. The Chinese President Xi's entourage includes Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC)

New Delhi , September 12: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi. The meeting comes against the backdrop of Pezeshkians visit to India to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in the national capital. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, continuing discussions from their meeting on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), t

Doda, Sept 12 : Security forces on Saturday recovered the decomposed remains of a suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist along with an M4 rifle in the Divshetar area of Seoj Dhar in Doda district, officials said. A senior police officer told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that locals reported the sighting of a suspected decomposed body along with an M4 rifle in the general area of Divshetar on Saturday. Security forces have reached the area and are conducting further investigatio

New Delhi , September 12: Malaysia and Ethiopia have expressed their keenness for stronger defence cooperation with India on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026, sources stated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed Ali at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, followed by meetings with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The meetings took Indias relations with the countries on a new trajectory. The leaders discussed joint personnel traini

Poonch, Sept 12 : The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Saturday conducted searches at three locations in Poonch and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. An official said that SIA teams carried out searches in Mandi and Surankote areas of Poonch district and Ramnagar in Udhampur district. The official said that in Mandi, the SIA team searched the residential premises at Cheela Dhangri. Further details about the searches and the case in connection with which they were conduc

New Delhi , September 12: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday lashed out at the US and Israel over the war that started in February this year and accused them of trying to bully Iran. He said Iran will never surrender and will push back. Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi earlier on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. The Iranian President, who addressed Indian religious leaders, intellectuals and business leaders on Friday evening, said Iran has been able to successfully stand again

Srinagar, Sep 12 : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted searches at multiple locations across Kashmir in connection with a case, officials said. The search operations were carried out in Kulgam, Bandipora and Ganderbal districts, they said. The NIA teams were assisted by local police and security personnel during the searches, an official said. Further details are awaited, the official added. (KNS)

Srinagar, Sep 11: Director General Youth Services & Sports J&K Anuradha Gupta on Friday kick started the Inter-District UT Level Boxing Competitions at the Indoor Sports Complex, Wazir Bagh, here. Deputy Director Planning YSS, Megha Baogia, accompanied her. 14 districts of the UT of J&K, consisting of 279 boys of all age groups along with 52 technical officials, have reported to participate in the competition. The first phase of the boys competitions for all age groups commenced today and is s

Srinagar, Sep 11: The Jammu & Kashmir Regional Branch of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) honoured Dr. Shahid Ali Khan, Cultural Officer, Department of Students Welfare, University of Kashmir, with an Award of Appreciation and a Citation of Acknowledgement for his more than two decades of association with IIPA and his sustained contribution to youth engagement through debating, public speaking and democratic discourse. The honour was presented by Honble Vice Chancellor, KU P

Jammu, Sep 11: The Krishi Branding Centre (KBC), SKUAST-J ABI Foundation, successfully concluded a three-day training programme entitled Building Agribusiness Value: Transforming Farms into Fortune through Branding & Packaging, organized from Sep 9-11, 2026 under HADP Project No. 04 Strengthening Agricultural Marketing in the Union Territory of J&K. The programme was organized under the able guidance of Prof. B. N. Tripathi, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu, and the leadership of Prof. Jyoti Kach

Jammu, Sep 11: To strengthen safety measures for field personnel, Managing Director, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) Gurpal Singh on Friday flagged off vehicles carrying essential safety equipment for distribution among field staff of 18 Divisions of JPDCL (06 Sub-Transmission Divisions and 12 Electric Divisions). The vehicles were flagged off in presence of Chief Engineer (Distribution) Er. Arshad Hussain Reshi; Chief Engineer (Planning & Procurement) Er. Vijay Kumar Balmo

Rajouri, Sep 11: Traffic Police Rural Jammu, in collaboration with Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School Rajouri on Friday organized a symposium on the topic Right to mobility comes with the responsibility to follow Traffic rules, here at the school premises. The event formed part of ongoing 02-week Awareness -cum-Enforcement Drive against traffic violations involving two-wheelers. As many as 600 students and 60 teachers participated in the programme. At the outset, the Principal of th

Srinagar, Sep 11: A five-day NABL Assessor Training Programme (ISO 15189:2022) on Strengthening Medical Laboratory Quality Assurance in J&K concluded at University of Kashmir (KU) on Friday, highlighting the need for quality assurance, standardisation and professional competence in medical laboratories. The programme was organised by the Department of Clinical Biochemistry, KU, in collaboration with the State Allied and Healthcare Council, J&K, and the National Accreditation Board for Testing a

Budgam, Sep 11: The District Administration Budgam today started the training programmes for school-level screening facilitators as part of the district-wide Childrens Eye Health Programme in partnership with Health Department, Education and Nayonika Eye care. The programme aims to equip screening facilitators with the necessary skills to conduct preliminary eye screening of students at the school level, enabling early identification and timely referral of children with vision-related problems.