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New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Faridabad resident for harbouring militant Umar Un Nabi immediately before the Delhi terror bomb blast. Soyab of Dhauj, Faridabad (Haryana) is the 7th accused to be arrested in the case, a spokesman said in a statement . It reads that NIA []

Srinagar: Amid dry weather conditions, the night temperature has plummeted further across the valley with mercury settling to the lowest of the season at Srinagar. Srinagar, the summer capital of J&K, recorded the seasons coldest night at minus 3.9 degrees Celsius. Pahalgam, a famous tourist destination, also recorded the seasons coldest night []

Enrolled 121 students on-spot at Kamalkote SRINAGAR: Director School Education Kashmir, Naseer Ahmad Wani, on Tuesday led a mega enrolment drive in the far-flung Kamal Kote area of Uri sector, reaffirming the departments commitment to ensuring last-mile access to quality education across Kashmir division. The department conducted doorstep enrolments, enabling children from remote hamlets to []

Functionaries present comprehensive activity report SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah Tuesday chaired an important meeting with the partys central zone functionaries, legislators, and office bearers at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha, Srinagar. The meeting, convened by Central Zone President Ali Muhammad Dar, included detailed deliberations on a range of key []

JAMMU: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Tuesday reaffirmed the governments commitment towards ensuring timely resolution of public issues across Jammu and Kashmir. Chairing a series of meetings with various public delegations at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, the Minister reiterated that addressing the genuine []

SRINAGAR: The Sheep Husbandry Department (SHD) Kashmir, in collaboration with FVSc& AH, SKUAST-Kashmir, on Tuesday organised a special ceremony at Directorate of Sheep Husbandry Kashmir, Lal Mandi for the distribution of Karnahi breed rams among local breeders. The programme also included the distribution of feed supplements and essential veterinary medicines, aiming to strengthen local livestock []

AWANTIPORA: A two-day capacity-building workshop titled Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Reduction commenced today at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST). The workshop has been jointly organised by the Department of Planning & Geomatics, the Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction, and the Department of Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change in collaboration with []

GANDERBAL: Department of Information Technology, under the mentorship of Vice Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, organized a programme on Digital Wellness to raise awareness about the psychological, social, and behavioural impacts of excessive digital usage. The event encouraged students to adopt balanced digital habits in todays technology-driven world. In his introductory remarks, Dr. Yash Paul, []

GANDERBAL: Central University of Kashmir (CUK) on Tuesday observed the 5th anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) by administering an anti-drug pledge across all its campuses. Faculty members, administrative staff, scholars, and students gathered to voice their resolve against substance abuse, a menace that continues to affect people across the nation. In his []

Association president Nazrul Islam Baba addresses key academic concerns SRINAGAR: The Private Schools Association of Jammu & Kashmir (PSAJK), led by its President Baba Nazrul Islam, on Tuesday held a major press conference in Srinagar to outline the urgent reforms needed to stabilise the education sector and safeguard the academic future of lakhs of students []

SRINAGAR: The Department of Kashmiri, University of Kashmir (KU), in collaboration with the Shri Pran Kishor Koul Institute of Music and Fine Arts (IMFA), KU started a two-day national seminar on Prof. Rehman Rahis Contribution to Kashmiri Literature at the Main Campus on Tuesday. Conceptualised as both an academic and cultural tribute, the seminar reflects []

SRINAGAR: Prominent social & student rights activist Er. Ehtisham Khan on Tuesday strongly criticised the government for once again bypassing the long-standing concerns regarding the current reservation policy, following the issuance of a new circular for the recruitment of Accounts Assistants in the Finance Department. He termed the move a deliberate deviation from addressing deep-rooted []

Says Operation Sindoor biggest example of this resolve New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India always seeks peace but never compromises on its security, adding that Operation Sindoor is the biggest example of this resolve. Addressing a gathering on the occasion of the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur []

Says young athletes architects of nations destiny Attends closing ceremony of National School Games Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called upon the Youth to step up against organisations and individuals involved in Radicalisation in the Kashmir valley. He was speaking at the closing ceremony of 69th National School Games-2025 organised by Department of []

Calls for early execution of pending works Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired a meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review the progress of infrastructure projects taken up by the Revenue Department. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary (Financial Commissioner Revenue) Shaleen Kabra, Additional Chief Secretary to []

Will usher in efficient, tech-driven vehicle fitness regime Jammu, Nov 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for setting up of an Automated Vehicle Testing Station (ATS) at Khanpur, Nagrota, Jammu, marking a significant stride towards strengthening road safety and modernising transport infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister said []

Jammu: In a move aimed at curbing misuse and fraudulent transfer of vehicles, the Jammu and Kashmir government has issued fresh operational guidelines mandating authorisation of all dealers handling registered vehicles in the Union territory. The transport commissioners office issued a circular detailing the operational guidelines for registration, authorisation of dealers of registered vehicles pursuant []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir on Tuesday said that it filed a chargesheet before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against four individuals in a fraud case involving a fake property transaction worth rupees 1.66 crore. As per a statement issued here, the accused have been identified as Abdul []

Srinagar: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday honoured 38 outstanding craftsmen and artisans with the UT-Level Artisan and Weaver Awards2024 for their exemplary contribution to preserving and innovating Jammu and Kashmirs celebrated handicraft traditions. The awards conferred by Handicrafts and Handloom Department were presented at a grand ceremony held at SKICC, Srinagar. The event []

Srinagar: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday called for expeditious and quality infrastructure development across Jammu and Kashmir. The Deputy Chief Minister, while chairing a high level review meeting at Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, assessed progress on ongoing works being executed under Capex Budget 202526 of the PWD (R&B) Kashmir Division. He emphasised timely completion []

Reviews pace & progress of loss reduction, smart metering works across J&K Jammu: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Tuesday undertook an in-depth review of the reforms being implemented by the Power Development Department (PDD) across Jammu and Kashmir with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening infrastructure and substantially reducing power losses under the Revamped []

Srinagar: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Srinagar Zone, has successfully dismantled a narcotics supply module active in the BaramullaPulwama belt with the seizure of 2.730 kilograms of charas and the arrest of three accused persons, including the main supplier. Acting on specific intelligence, on 20.11.2025, a team of NCB Srinagar intercepted Bashir Ahmad Malla, R/o []

Srinagar: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Tuesday said that the Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi should raise his voice in the parliament and must stop trying to be in limelight. Speaking to reporters, the Deputy CM, said that the Chief Minister has made it clear that there is no proposal to hike []

Srinagar: President Droupadi Murmu will unveil the digital editions of the Constitution of India in nine languages, including Kashmiri, during a special programme on Constitution Day in New Delhi tomorrow, officials said here. An official said that the programme will be held at the old Parliament buildings historic Central Hall []

Srinagar: School Education Department (SED) Tuesday announced winter break for in a phased manner for Kashmir division and winter zones of Jammu Division. SED Secretary Ram Niwas Sharma in an order said that the vacations for Pre-primary (Balvatika) classes shall commence from November-26 to February-28-2026. In case of middle classes upto 8th standard, Sharma []

SRINAGAR: Police have initiated a probe into the alleged tax evasion and Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) irregularities by two educational institutions in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. The authorities have also registered a case against another educational institution under the Unlawful activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Baramulla Police initiated inquiry []

Srinagar: A fire incident was reported in Badamwari area of Rainawari in Srinagar on Tuesday morning after a J&K Bank ATM kiosk went up in flames. Reports said that upon noticing the flames, locals immediately alerted the Fire and Emergency Services, following which firefighters reached the spot. In the rescue operation assisted by locals, the []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir on Tuesday said that it has filed a charge sheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against four accused individuals Abdul Wahid Khan S/o Abdul Qayoom Khan R/o Khan Mohalla, Baghat-e-Barzulla Srinagar; Mohammad Yousuf Malik S/o Late Mohammad Ramzan Malik R/o Nai Sarak []

SRINAGAR: Employees and trade union leaders from across Jammu and Kashmir gathered on Monday at Tagore Hall in Srinagar to renew their demand for the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Organized by the National Old Pension Restoration United Front (NOPRUF), the one-day convention saw widespread participation from government employees, union representatives, and community []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President & Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday paid rich tributes to veteran journalist and father figure of Kashmiri journalism, Khwaja Sanaullah Bhat, on his 16th death anniversary. Paying homage to the late Sanaullah Bhat, Dr. Farooq Abdullah said, Khwaja Sahib was a []

JAMMU: Shiv Kumar Gupta on Monday joined as Controller, Legal Metrology Department Jammu & Kashmir. The officers and officials of the department welcomed the new Controller, expressing confidence in his leadership. They assured their full cooperation and support in executing the departments mandates effectively. Upon taking charge, Shiv Kumar Gupta emphasized the departments crucial responsibility []

PULWAMA: J&K Police organised an awareness programme on Disaster Preparedness and Effective Response at District Police Lines (DPL) Pulwama. The initiative aimed to strengthen preparedness, enhance response capabilities, and equip participants with essential knowledge to handle emergency situations effectively. During the programme, DySP DAR Pulwama, accompanied by other senior police officers, briefed the participants about []

JAMMU: A meeting of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) held on Monday under the Chairmanship of MLA, Sham Lal Sharma, to examine the CAGs Audit Paras pertaining to the Revenue and Disaster Management, Relief Rehabilitation & Reconstruction Department. Members, Mubarak Gul, Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurezi), Balwant Singh Mankotia, Qaysar Jamshaid Lone, Sajad Shaheen and Muzaffar Iqbal []

SRINAGAR: A one-week workshop on Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (IoT) commenced on Monday at Government Degree College Anantnag. The programme is being jointly organised by the Department of Computer Applications, GDC Anantnag, in collaboration with NIELIT Srinagar. Embedded systems and IoT: A brief context Embedded systems and the Internet of Things represent the []

Educating child not just teaching, its building future: Prof. Mohammad Syed Bhat SRINAGAR: Al-Afnan Educational Institute, Khawaja Bagh Maloora, Shalteng Srinagar, proudly celebrated its Annual Day Programme 2025, marking a remarkable journey of 11 years of excellence in education (20152025). The celebration stood as a testament to the institutions continued commitment to nurturing young minds []

AWANTIPORA: A high-level delegation from the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) visited the Innovation Campus of IUST today for an interactive programme with participants of STEM (Skill to Enterprise Model) and EDP (Executive Development Programme in Transformational Leadership for micro and small enterprises) initiatives under the CIEDIUST Foundation. The delegation was led by []

MUMBAI: Dharmendra, the star who wrote himself into showbiz legend in a 65-year career spanning 300 films ranging from Satyakam to Sholay, died here on Monday, police said here. He was 89. There was no confirmation from the family. The actor, who would have turned 90 on December 8, was not keeping well for a []

Jammu:: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the Commando Training Centre (CTC) of Jammu Kashmir Police in Sunjwan area of Jammu to review training programmes on various specialised modules and other activities. According to a statement, the LG was briefed on the operational preparedness, specialised counter-terror and tactical training to the trainees. The statement []

GANDERBAL: As part of the ongoing Heritage Week celebrations, a vibrant and colourful cultural function was on Sunday organized at Manasbal Park by the District Administration Ganderbal in collaboration with the Wullar Manasbal Development Authority (WMDA) and the Education department. Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Ganderbal, Manzoor Ahmad; Chief Executive Officer WMDA, Ahsan-Ul-Haq Chishti; Assistant []

JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Saurabh Bhagat, on Sunday conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Legal Metrology Departments laboratories and infrastructure at Transport Nagar, Narwal, Jammu. He reviewed functioning of the laboratories and assessed ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening consumer protection mechanisms in the Union Territory. During the inspection, the []

NEW DELHI: Outgoing Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Sunday rejected the popular notion that a judge will not be seen as independent unless he/she rules against the government, and called it an incorrect approach. CJI Gavai, who was speaking to journalists at his official residence here on his last day in office, []

NEW DELHI: The air quality in the national capital remained in the very poor category on Sunday with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 391, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. According to the CPCBs Sameer app, 19 monitoring stations in Delhi reported severe air quality and the remaining 19 stations recorded []

SHIMLA: Sobbing inconsolably, the IAF officer wife of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, killed in the Tejas crash at the Dubai Air show, managed a farewell salute with their six-year-old daughter clinging to her as his mortal remains were consigned to flames in Himachal Pradeshs Kangra district on Sunday. The wing commanders cousin lit the pyre []

NEW DELHI: Gold prices are expected to stay range-bound in the near term as investors await a series of key US economic data releases, including GDP and inflation, and signals from the Federal Reserves December policy meeting for clarity on interest rate trajectory, analysts said. The focus will be on economic numbers such as weekly []

NEW DELHI: Share of Indias merchandise exports to other countries increased as shipments to the US declined since July 2025, indicating diversification of export basket across product categories, according to an SBI research report. Indias total merchandise exports during April-September 2025 inched up by 2.9 per cent to USD 220 billion compared to USD 214 []

THIRIVANANTAHPURAM: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold loot case has decided to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the foreign trips of former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A. Padmakumar, who was arrested on Thursday. The probe team aims to determine the purpose of Padmakumars foreign travels and examine financial transactions between him []

HARET HREIK: Israel on Sunday struck Lebanons capital for the first time since June, saying it killed Hezbollahs chief of staff Haytham Tabtabai and warning the Iran-backed militant group not to rearm and rebuild a year after their latest war. The strike in Beiruts southern suburbs killed five people and wounded 25 others, Lebanons Health []

Chairs high-level meeting to review security situation in Jammu Division Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Jammu Division. The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, DGP; S.J.M. Gillani, Special Director General (Coordination), PHQ J&K; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home; Nitish []

Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for a global compact to prevent misuse of artificial intelligence and made a strong pitch for critical technologies to be human-centric, instead of finance-centric. Addressing the third session of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, PM Modi also said technology applications should be global rather than national, and []

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that although Sindh is not currently part of India, the region continues to hold a profound connection to Indias civilisational heritage. During an event, Singh expressed the belief that Sindh, which was once part of undivided India prior to 1947 and subsequently became part of Pakistan, []