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World Mental Health Day Stress, depression and anxiety related cases are increasing in Kashmir, as technology is getting advanced, the younger generation is falling prey to academic stress. Treatment lies in counselling and with the experts but a gap between treatment and patient is playing a spoilsport. Report: Abid Bashir Camera and Edit: Musaib Fayaz

New Delhi , October 10: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and All India Students' Association (AISA) leader Neha Bora were detained by Delhi Police amid protests against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Following his detention, Kejriwal took to X and shared a video in which he said that the country's youth had awakened and asserted that the protesters would not be intimidated. In the video, Kejriwal, who was accompanied by AAP leader Sanjay Singh, said, We h

Srinagar, Oct 10 : PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has drawn parallels between the restrictions in Delhi and the situation in Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, alleging that protests were being suppressed and public dissent could later be denied. In a post on X, Mehbooba Mufti wrote, Todays Delhi is a chilling reminder of Kashmir after the unconstitutional abrogation of Article 370. People were locked in their homes, the internet was shut down, and an entire region was

Srinagar, Oct 10: According to the weather forecast issued today by Meteorological Centre Srinagar, a brief spell of light rain, with light snowfall over higher reaches, is expected at scattered to many places on October 10. The weather is likely to remain generally dry on October 11 and 12. On October 13 and 14, generally cloudy conditions are expected, accompanied by light rain, light snowfall over higher reaches, thunder and gusty winds at many places. The forecast further indicates generally

New Delhi , October 10 : Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday asserted that democracy will be repaired after the exit of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and once the ruling administration is voted out. Rahul Gandhi, in a post on X, issued a critique targeting the administration's tenure and the leadership of the poll panel. Gyanesh Kumar will go. This government will go. Then the repair of democracy will begin, Rahul Gandhi wrote. Meanwhile, Former Tami

New Delhi, October 10 : Delhi Police on Saturday tightened security across the national capital ahead of a protest call by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the INDIA bloc at Jantar Mantar. Police have conducted flag marches, intensified vehicle checks at border points and deployed personnel at key entry and exit routes. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has also closed entry and exit gates at several metro stations ahead of the protest. According to an official communication, Delhi Poli

New Delhi , October 10 : Pink Force of the Delhi Police has been deployed for security, ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest on Saturday. They are being deployed in the wake of the recent incidents of misbehaviour with women Police personnel. Meanwhile, the Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel carried out a flag march from Mandi House Circle. Security has tightened at the IGI Airport, Terminal 3 ahead of CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke's arrival for the Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest. Earlier

Mumbai , October 10 : Ahead of the Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest scheduled in New Delhi on Saturday, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke, while departing from Mumbai to Delhi, said he was ready to go to jail and would continue his fight over the alleged deletion of votes, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Dipke said threats of imprisonment would not deter him from continuing the fight, adding that he was prepared to go to jail. Speaking to ANI, D

Ganderbal, Oct 8: The All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Poultry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), organised a training-cum-distribution programme under the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST), also known as the Tribal Sub Plan, at Diginibal, Ganderbal. The programme was attended by 40 tribal farmers, mostly women. Each beneficiary received 10 improved-variety chicks along with poultry feed to support backya

Awantipora, Oct 9: The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), convened its 4th Board of Studies (BoS) meeting on October 7. The meeting was held to review and deliberate upon the academic curricula of the undergraduate programmes in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics and Automation. The meeting was chaired by Prof. Faroze Ahmad, Dean, School of Engineering and Technology, IUST. The Board comprised distinguished external experts from academia

Srinagar, Oct 9: India Post is celebrating National Postal Week from October 9 to 15, commencing with World Post Day, which commemorates the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874. Addressing the media at Srinagar GPO Complex, Chief Postmaster General, J&K Circle, Sagar Hanuman Singh, extended greetings to people of J&K and Ladakh and reaffirmed its commitment to reliable, technology-driven postal, banking, insurance, parcel and citizen-centric services. Singh said India Posts ext

Srinagar, Oct 9: In a significant achievement reflecting its growing research excellence, 20 scientists from the University of Kashmir (KU) have featured in the prestigious Stanford University Rankings 2026, marking a notable milestone for the University. KUs representation is among the highest and the largest among universities in the J&K UT underscoring its growing contribution to global research. The list also features women faculty members and researchers highlighting the Universitys expan

Ganderbal, Oct 9: Department of Communication and Journalism (DCJ), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) on Friday organised a special lecture on AI for the Newsroom: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in the Newsroom at Tulmulla Campus here. The lecture was organised as part of the weekly Research Round Table, which gives scholars and students an opportunity to interact with media scholars and practitioners across India. Jatin Gandhi, noted Journalist and Journalism Trainer from New Delhi

Srinagar, Oct 08: From the traditional Kashmiri apple to an innovative cup of Kehwa, a faculty member at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) is working to give the regions local produce a new identity through food innovation, value addition and entrepreneurship. Dr Saima Paul, a professor in the Community Science Division and a Home Scientist, has been working on transforming locally available agricultural resources into convenient, marketable

Srinagar, Oct 09: With Srinagar facing persistent traffic congestion, the Traffic Police, Kashmir, have stressed the need for infrastructure expansion, more parking spaces and greater adherence to traffic rules to ease pressure on the city's road network. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Traffic, Kashmir, Haseeb-ur-Rehman said the regular movement of people from different district headquarters to Srinagar was contributing to the high traffic volume in the city. However, on Fridays, the traffic mov

Srinagar, Oct 09: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Sujit Kumar Singh on Friday distributed commendation certificates, appreciation letters and rewards to police personnel of District Budgam in recognition of their exemplary work and contribution towards effective policing. The event was held in the presence of DIG Central Kashmir Range Rajiv Pandey. The recipients included SSP Budgam Hariprasad KK, SDPO Magam Ashrif Lissery, SHO Police Station Beerwah Mudassir Nassar, SHO Police Stati

Srinagar, Oct 09: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday ordered a major reshuffle in the Police Department, transferring and posting 100 Indian Police Service (IPS) and Jammu and Kashmir Police Service (JKPS) officers across the Union Territory with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 499-Home of 2026, issued by the Home Department, the transfers have been made in the interest of administration and cover several senior positions, including Inspectors General of Police (IGPs)

Srinagar, Oct 09: German piano meditation expert Jannik Boger is set to bring his music-based approach to emotional wellbeing to Kashmir early next year, using improvised melodies to help people explore stress, fear and sadness. Boger, founder of Flow Academy in Germany, believes music can create space for emotional expression and reflection, offering people an opportunity to pause amid the constant flow of thoughts and reconnect with their feelings. When I play, I dont exactly have the idea wha

Srinagar, Oct 09: National Medical Commission (NMC) has introduced guidelines regulating advertisements and public communication by hospitals, medical institutions and registered medical practitioners, prohibiting misleading treatment claims, patient testimonials for professional promotion,and promotional campaigns designed to generate unnecessary medical demand. The guidelines seek to protect patients from false medical claims, safeguard patient privacy, prevent the commercialisation of healthc

Srinagar, Oct 09: As chemical pesticides remain part of crop protection in Kashmirs apple-growing belt, an important environmental health question remains unanswered: are women who work in or live near orchards exposed to pesticides that can be detected in their breast milk? Research conducted in other parts of India has found pesticide residues in breast-milk samples collected from nursing mothers. However, comparable published evidence establishing the presence and concentrations of such resid

Srinagar, Oct 09: A systematic review of research on civilians in Kashmir has found that between 15.9 and 24.5 per cent of adults in community-based studies experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or probable PTSD. As October 10 is observed as World Mental Health Day, the figures paint grim picture of Kashmirs mental health graph. Published in Frontiers in Psychiatry on September 15, 2026, the review examined 16 quantitative studies published between 2006 and 2025, bringing together ev

Jammu, Oct 09: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday called upon industry leaders to explore Jammu and Kashmir as an emerging destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), emphasising that the government is committed to creating a competitive, business-friendly ecosystem that attracts investment, fosters innovation and generates meaningful employment. We have to make Jammu and Kashmir a place that is competitive, a place that is attractive to do business, a place where you can make money, a

Winter has never been merely a season in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a landscape of possibility. Snow-covered mountains, frozen streams, traditional food, handicrafts and the promise of adventure can attract visitors from across the country and beyond. Yet winter tourism must be approached as more than a campaign of attractive images and promotional slogans. It requires careful planning, reliable infrastructure and a clear commitment to the safety and dignity of both visitors and local communities.

Two deaths and several critical injuries in a passenger-vehicle accident at Bdhog, in the Moghla Teryath area of Rajouri, are not merely figures in a routine accident report. They represent families suddenly pushed into grief, uncertainty and financial distress. The crash, which occurred around 6 pm on Friday after the vehicle skidded off the road, once again raises serious questions about road safety in the region. Locals and police acted swiftly after the accident, rescuing the injured and shi

There is a barrier in Kashmir that many people feel, but cannot easily describe. It is not about a lack of talent, effort, or ambition. It exists in how people connect with each other. It is the absence of strong and meaningful connections. Many individuals in Kashmir study, work hard, and carry hope for a better future. Still, progress often slows at certain points. Progress is not shaped by what people know alone, but also by who they are connected to. This barrier can shape how opportunities

They say it at the breakfast table, in office meetings, on WhatsApp, during family gatherings and even in the therapists waiting room. They say it because explaining everything feels exhausting. They say it because they do not want to worry their parents. They say it because they have children to raise, deadlines to meet, bills to pay and responsibilities that do not pause simply because the mind is struggling. And sometimes, they say it because they have tried to speak before and discovered tha

A just and inclusive society is built on the assurance that every citizen can live with dignity, equality and security. For the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), this commitment finds concrete expression through strong constitutional safeguards, effective laws and responsive institutions. The Government of India has, therefore, continued to strengthen the legal and institutional framework for preventing atrocities, protecting victims and ensuring timely access to justice. Two ke

Pulwama, Oct 9: While visiting different areas of Pulwama and Shopian in South Kashmir, Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi expressed concern over the vulnerability of farmers and orchardists to recurring weather-related losses and questioned the prolonged delay in implementing crop insurance in Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, Nabi demanded an immediate assessment of hailstorm damage, timely compensation for affected growers and a time-bound insurance framework covering

Every great civilisation has moments when an idea becomes larger than the age in which it is born. In the intellectual history of Kashmir, Acharya Vasugupta represents one such moment. More than a millennium ago, he articulated a vision that became the starting point for one of Indias most sophisticated philosophical traditionsKashmir Shaivism. Yet Vasuguptas importance deserves to be understood precisely. He was not the author of the entire philosophical system that later came to be known as Ka

Jammu, Oct 8: Jammu East MLA Yudhvir Sethi on Friday held a Janata Darbar at Pandit Prem Nath Dogra Bhawan in Kachi Chawni, Jammu, to hear public grievances and ensure their timely redressal. A large number of residents from different parts of the constituency attended the programme and raised issues related to civic amenities, development works and other public concerns requiring intervention by the concerned departments. Sethi gave a patient hearing to the residents, took note of their grievan

Srinagar, Oct 9: Five Left parties have condemned the restrictions imposed by Delhi Police ahead of the October 10 mobilisation against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI), terming the measures an infringement of citizens fundamental right to peaceful protest. In a joint statement, the Communist Party of India (Marxist), Communist Party of India, CPI (ML)-Liberation, Revolutionary Socialist Party and All India Forw

Budgam, Oct 9: Budgam Police have arrested three more persons in an alleged fraud syndicate accused of cheating people on the pretext of providing government jobs, securing educational admissions outside Jammu and Kashmir and offering lucrative business opportunities, taking the total number of arrests in the case to five. The newly arrested accused have been identified as Zahoor Ahmad Bhat of Watpora, Bandipora; Imtiyaz Ahmad Bhat of Kaloosa, Bandipora; and Saleem Ali Bhat of Plan, Bandipora. P

Srinagar, Oct 9: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Friday urged the authorities to promptly assess losses caused by the recent hailstorm and provide adequate compensation to affected farmers and orchardists across Kashmir. Bukhari expressed concern over extensive damage to standing crops and orchards in several villages of North and South Kashmir, particularly in parts of Sopore and Shopian, following Thursdays hailstorm. In a statement, he said the damage to apple orchards was

Srinagar, Oct 9: Members of the Sikh community in Kashmir have called for official recognition, restoration and promotion of the Punjabi language in Jammu and Kashmir, urging the government to take concrete measures to safeguard the linguistic, cultural and educational rights of Punjabi-speaking people. The demand was raised by Sikh youth activists, scholars and representatives of various community organisations at separate gatherings in Srinagar on Friday. While Sikh youth assembled at Lal Chow

Srinagar, Oct 9: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has made anticipatory bail granted to two men accused of allegedly facilitating the kidnapping and illegal confinement of a minor girl absolute, observing that the prosecution had not pointed out any violation of their interim bail conditions. Justice M. A. Chowdhary passed the order while allowing the bail application of Satpal Sharma, 59, and Balwant Raj, 44, in connection with an FIR registered at Police Station Ransoo in Reasi d

Srinagar, Oct 9: Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, has condemned the alleged assault on Kashmiri youth Fahim Nazir in New Delhi, calling for an impartial investigation and legal action against those found responsible. In a statement, Andrabi said expressing admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not a crime and that political differences could never justify violence. Fahim Nazir is a son of Kashmir and a son of India. The Prime Minister is the

Ganderbal, Oct 9: Apple orchards in the Haknar area of Ganderbal are emerging as an attraction for tourists during the ongoing harvest season, with visitors stopping to taste freshly plucked apples, witness harvesting and purchase locallymade apple-based products directly from growers. Located along the route to Sonamarg, the orchards offer tourists an opportunity to experience Kashmirs apple harvest up close while enjoying the natural surroundings and interacting with local farmers. Besides fre

Ganderbal: Two boys from Srinagar were rescued by a joint team of police and security forces on Friday morning after they lost their way while trekking in the forest area towards Tarsar-Marsar near Rayil in Gund, Ganderbal district. The boys, both from Srinagar identified as Huzair and Minaan, were traced around 89 am following a nightlong search operation involving police, SDRF, Army, CRPF and local guides. Under the supervision of SSP Ganderbal, SDPO Kangan and SHO Gund, police and security fo

Budgam, Oct 9: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Sujit Kumar on Friday reviewed security and law-and-order arrangements at Charar-i-Sharief in Budgam district during the annual Urs of revered Sufi saint Sheikh Noor-ud-DinNoorani (RA). Speaking to reporters outside the shrine, Kumar said he had visited the shrine to pay his respects and assess the arrangements in place for the religious gathering, which witnessed the participation of a large number of devotees. He said the Jammu and Kashm

Budgam, Oct 9: Thousands of devotees from across Kashmir gathered at the revered shrine of Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA), popularly known as Nund Rishi and Sheikh-ul-Alam, at Charar-i-Sharief in Budgam district on Friday to observe his annual Urs with religious fervour and devotion. The shrine witnessed a steady influx of men, women, children and elderly devotees who offered prayers and paid homage to the revered Sufi saint. Special prayers, recitations of Darood Sharief, Naats and other relig

Surankote, Oct 9: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology, Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Friday stressed the need to balance tourism development with environmental protection, saying eco-tourism initiatives must preserve the regions natural heritage while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities. He made these remarks while inaugurating the Wildlife Eco-Tourism Hut on Mughal Road in Surankote, Poonch district,a facility aimed at promoting respon

Srinagar, Oct 9: Apni Party on Friday raised concerns over the delimitation process and alleged failure of the ruling National Conference (NC) to fulfil its promises during a workers convention in Central Shalteng constituency. The convention was organised by Zaffar Habib Dar, Srinagar district president and constituency in-charge for Central Shalteng, and chaired by Apni Partys Provincial President Kashmir, Mohammad Ashraf Mir. Addressing party workers, Mir alleged that the delimitation exercis

Rajouri: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep grief over a tragic road accident in Rajouri that claimed lives and left several others injured. In a post on X, the Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and expressed concern over those injured in the accident. He directed the district administration to expedite rescue operations and ensure the best possible medical treatment for all the injured.

Rajouri, Oct 9: Two persons were killed and Several others sustained critical injuries after a passenger vehicle met with an accident at Bdhog area of Moghla Teryath in Rajouri district on Friday evening. Officials said that the accident took place at around 6:00 PM today, when the passenger vehicle skidded off the road, resulting in on-spot death of two persons and severe injuries to five others. Soon after the accident, locals and police rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to a nearby h