Kashmir Reader

Russia, China concerned NEW DELHI: US conservative commentator and journalist Tucker Carlson has claimed that the Trump administration could soon launch a nuclear strike on Iran under pressure from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu The target would be Pickax Mountain in central Iran, where Israeli intelligence claims the Iranian government has restarted its nuclear enrichment []

Srinagar, Nov 01: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah has said the party remains a united and solid wall that has weathered countless storms, faced difficult trials and overcome numerous challenges throughout its political history. The partys strength, he said, lies in its unbreakable bond with the people, its pro-people policies and []

Seeks end to naming and shaming of distressed borrowers Srinagar, Nov 01: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has urged J&K Bank to adopt a uniform, evidence-based and non-discretionary methodology for valuing mortgaged properties, saying subjective land assessments are restricting MSMEs access to credit and impeding compromise settlements. FCIK, in a statement issued []

Seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumars ouster New Delhi, Nov 01: Calls for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars removal, warnings of legal action over alleged vote chori and sharp attacks on the BJP dominated the INDIA blocs Chalo Dilli rally at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday, as Opposition leaders sought to turn growing anger over the Special Intensive []

Calls for strengthening mutual respect, people-to-people connections Srinagar, Nov 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu on their Foundation Day. Addressing a commemorative programme []

Jammu, Nov 01: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday evening hosted a farewell dinner in honour of Atal Dulloo, who retired as Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir on October 31. The Chief Minister acknowledged Atal Dulloos distinguished service to Jammu and Kashmir and appreciated his contributions during his tenure as Chief Secretary. He extended []

New Delhi, Nov 01: Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal, a fighter pilot with a flying experience of over 3,200 hours on a number of aircraft, assumed charge on Sunday as the new air officer commanding-in-chief of the Eastern Air Command, officials said. The air officer is a specialist in strike aircraft and air defence roles, []

Eighth Srinagar edition of Festival of Childrens Literature celebrates stories, imagination SRINAGAR: The magic of books, storytelling and imagination came alive at Delhi Public School (DPS) Srinagar, Athwajan, on Sunday as the eighth Srinagar edition of Bookaroo Festival of Childrens Literature witnessed an enthusiastic participation of around 5,000 children, parents, teachers and literary enthusiasts []

SRINAGAR: National Conference General Secretary and Minister Advocate Ali Mohammad Sagar has lauded the ongoing initiatives of the Omar Abdullah-led government aimed at providing relief to the people, accelerating development, addressing unemployment and ensuring access to essential daily necessities and basic amenities. He said the present government is continuously working to fulfil public expectations and []

BARAMULLA: Jammu & Kashmir Teachers Association (JKTA), Baramulla, held a district-level meeting of its members and Zonal Presidents under the chairmanship of Mr Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, District President JKTA Baramulla, to discuss key issues concerning the teaching fraternity and organisational strengthening. The meeting deliberated on important issues, including restoration of OPS for erstwhile ReT teachers []

ANANTNAG: SSP Anantnag Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS convened a comprehensive operational and crime review meeting at DPO Anantnag to evaluate the prevailing security scenario, assess policing measures and take stock of the progress achieved in ongoing investigations. The meeting was attended by ASP North Camp Ashmuqam Rameez Raja, all SDPOs, SHOs and In-Charges of Police Posts. []

BARAMULLA: Demonstrating prompt response, effective coordination and commitment to public safety, J&K Police in Baramulla swiftly responded to a fire incident at KP Payeen, where a fire broke out in a single-storey residential house belonging to Ghulam Mohammad Dar son of Ghulam Hussain Dar, resident of KP Payeen. Upon receiving information, Police personnel immediately reached []

Calls for strict action against absentees PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Kuldeep Krishan Sidha, on Sunday conducted a surprise inspection of Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Pampore to assess the functioning of the healthcare facility, staff attendance and the availability of medical services. During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner found that only one doctor was present on []

BUDGAM: PM Package Employees of District Budgam along with officers of District Administration Budgam on Sunday attended the virtual inauguration of transit accommodation for Kashmiri migrant employees at Kakanmaran Budgam. On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner, Jatin Kishore, handed over keys to the beneficiary employees for their allotted residential quarters and interacted with them. He also []

Fortnight-long activities to highlight tribal heritage, history, welfare BARAMULLA: The District Administration Baramulla on Sunday kick-started the fortnight-long celebrations of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2026 with an inaugural programme in a tribal-populated area, marking the beginning of a series of activities scheduled to be held across the district from November 1 to November 15. The inaugural []

KULGAM: A joint inspection drive targeting unregistered clinical establishments, diagnostic laboratories and chemist shops was conducted on Sunday across District Kulgam by a special team constituted under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Kulgam and Drug Control Department Kulgam. The inspection team comprised the District Health Officer (DHO), Kulgam, Drug Control Officer, Kulgam, []

NEW DELHI: The opposition INDIA bloc on Sunday called for the BJPs ouster from power over the vote chori charge, with Rahul Gandhi asserting that CEC Gyanesh Kumar will be removed and sent to jail for treason in future and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah will not be allowed to []

NEW DELHI: Traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place in parts of west Delhi from 9 am to 3 pm on Sunday in view of a proposed padyatra from Hari Nagar DTC depot on Jail Road to Tilak Nagar Metro station, police said. A large gathering is expected at the venue, which may affect []

Srinagar, Oct 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered Unity Pledge to Lok Bhavan officials, staff and security personnel, on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said: Administered the Unity Pledge to Lok Bhavan officials, staff and security personnel and paid tributes to the Iron Man of []

Srinagar, Oct 31: National Conference (NC) on Saturday dismissed reports suggesting growing resentment and differences within the party following the recent Cabinet expansion, asserting that complete unity and cohesion prevail within the organisation. Speaking to reporters at the party headquarters, NC Provincial President Showkat Ahmad Mir said that the recent meeting of some National Conference []

Srinagar, Oct 31: The educational institutions across Kashmir Valley are set to begin academic session 202627 from November-02 for KG to Class-10 students. An official informed that the new academic session commenced after the schools completed annual assessments and declared results in line with the academic calendar. The schools are expected to begin regular classes, []

Two-day NH-44 curbs for employees convoy Jammu/Srinagar, Oct 31: Convoys of employees have begun leaving Srinagar as part of the biannual Darbar Move for the winter capital Jammu, which is being readied to host the government for the next six months from Monday. Ahead of the governments annual shift, Jammu is undergoing a major facelift, []

Srinagar, Oct 31: Two IPS officers from Jammu and Kashmir cadre have been awarded the prestigious Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for outstanding work in investigation. DIG Sandeep Chaudhary, a 2012-batch IPS officer who headed the investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack, has been awarded the medal for his exemplary investigation. Divya, another officer, has been []

Two Srinagar consultancy proprietors accused of collecting over 15 lakh Srinagar, Oct 31: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 32/2026 under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC and Sections 10/24 of the Emigration Act before the Court of PT&E, Srinagar, against Sajad Abdullah, son of []

There is no legal procedure in India by which a person can be placed under arrest merely through a video call, and no genuine demand for payment should be accepted on the promise of avoiding arrest. Anyone receiving such a call should remain calm, end the conversation and independently verify the alleged investigation through official []

Teaching math without showing the full number system is like teaching geography without ever revealing that a globe exists. Because complex numbers are hidden away like an advanced secret, we create unnecessary mystery and anxietythey become intimidating instead of appearing as a natural extension of thought. Frame the imaginary unit i = -1 not as []

Quality education for Scheduled Tribe children requires more than access to schools. It demands supportive families, committed teachers, adequate infrastructure and equal opportunities for every child to realise their potential. Mudasir Gani Khan Education is the foundation of an empowered society and a brighter future. It enables children to develop confidence, recognise their abilities and []

Any Israeli candidate in the October 27 elections who supports settlement expansion does so with full knowledge of its consequences: further dispossession, military occupation, annexation and violence. Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot, for example, openly supports the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, despite his reputation as a more moderate alternative []

Pampore: Ms. Uzma Amin, who served as Munsiff Pampore, has been transferred and appointed as Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Ganderbal. During her tenure in Pampore, she earned appreciation for her professional conduct, fairness, discipline and commitment to judicial responsibilities. Her firm yet dignified approach towards the administration of justice earned her respect among []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 gave Jammu and Kashmir, which was groaning under violence for seven decades, a chance to breathe fearlessly in open air, and termed it as one of the biggest milestones in independent Indias history. Addressing the 7th UT Foundation Day function in []

SRINAGAR: Director Colleges, Professor (Dr.) Twinkle Suri, accompanied by Professor (Dr.) Seema Naz, Nodal Principal, Kashmir Division Colleges, visited three colleges in Srinagar to review the facilities available and assess their overall functioning. Professor (Dr.) Suri began her visit at Government College of Education (IASE), M.A. Road, Srinagar. She subsequently visited Sri Pratap College (SP []

BARAMULLA: In a significant initiative to promote civic responsibility, ethical values and public awareness, J&K Police in Baramulla organised a debate competition at Government Degree College (GDC), Kreei. The competition revolved around the themes Role of Police in Nation-Building and Corruption. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members, civil society representatives and students, providing []

SRINAGAR: Secretary, Social Welfare, Dr. Sagar D. Doifode on Friday chaired an exclusive review meeting regarding functioning of the Social Welfare Department, Kashmir Division, at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. The meeting was attended by the Director, Social Welfare Kashmir; Director, Planning, Social Welfare Department; Director, Finance, Social Welfare Department; Deputy Director, Directorate of Social Welfare []

Srinagar: Night temperatures continued to remain low across Kashmir, with Srinagar recording a minimum of 3 degrees Celsius, while Shopian was the coldest place in the Valley at 0.5 degrees Celsius, according to the Meteorological Department. The data accessed shows that the summer capital recorded a minimum temperature of 3 degrees Celsius against the normal []

Srinagar, Oct 30: Traffic movement on Boulevard Road from Lalit Ghat to Kralsangri will remain restricted on Saturday from 8:30 am until the conclusion of the Run for Unity event, Traffic Police said. According to an advisory, the event, being organised to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, will start from SKICC and conclude at the Botanical []

Srinagar: Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday expressed concern over frequent halts on Srinagar-Anantnag-Kulgam-Qazigund National Highway due to convoy movement, saying ambulances get stranded, students miss classes and ordinary citizens wait for hours. Taking to X, Itoo said, While travelling frequently on the SrinagarAnantnagKulgamQazigund National Highway, it is deeply distressing to see ambulances stranded, students missing []

Says Pedal Through Paradise reflects vibrant spirit of new J&K All sections of society must participate in fight against drugs Srinagar, Oct 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday felicitated the winners of the Pedal Through Paradise cycling event and lauded the enthusiasm, determination and aspirations displayed by the participants. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant []

Srinagar, Oct 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday addressed a felicitation ceremony organised for the successful candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 and Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) Examination 2024. Congratulating the candidates on their remarkable achievement, the Lieutenant Governor also extended his best wishes to their parents, whose selfless efforts helped []

Srinagar, Oct 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations for the observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) across the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir. The annual event commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, celebrating his monumental contribution to the unification of India. The meeting []

Accused allegedly fabricated documents to cheat complainant of over 1 cr Srinagar, Oct 29: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 34/2017 under Sections 420, 419, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B RPC before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sopore, against five accused persons in []

Er Ishfaq Mohmad Beigh, at 48, reported to be youngest Chief Engineer in J&K Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday approved the placement of two senior Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department engineers as In-charge Chief Engineers (Civil), with immediate effect, according to an official order. Er Ishfaq Mohmad Beigh has []

Customers are not asking for extraordinary privileges. They are asking for clean premises, functioning machines, available cash, and a dependable response when something goes wrong. Banking institutions earn public trust not merely through financial performance or technological advancement, but through the everyday quality of the services they providea neglected ATM can undermine that trust just []

NEW DELHI: (Oct 29) Several INDIA bloc leaders have given the final shape to the public impeachment proceedings that they intend to carry out against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges residence on Friday as a symbolic protest over the vote chori issue. The INDIA bloc leaders met at Kharges []

Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Thursday stressed the need for greater youth engagement and increased sporting activities to build a secure, healthy and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of Pedal Through Paradise 2026 in Srinagar, the DGP said greater participation of youth []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against five persons for allegedly cheating a complainant of over Rs 1 crore in a fraudulent sale of migrant property in north Kashmirs Baramulla district, officials said on Thursday. The chargesheet was filed before the court of the Chief []

At CII Apple Conclave, stresses precision horticulture, smart farming, stronger global market linkages SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar on Wednesday called for a comprehensive transformation of Jammu and Kashmirs apple industry through technological innovations, precision horticulture, smart farming and improved market connectivity []

SRINAGAR: The party leaders, legislators and office-bearers of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference from various areas on Wednesday called upon newly inducted Minister Haji Ali Mohammad Sagar at his residence and extended congratulations and conveyed their best wishes. Sagar urged party functionaries to further strengthen the organisation at the grassroots level, improve coordination among []

SRINAGAR: The J&K National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq Wednesday said elected National Conference government, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is making sustained efforts to promote public welfare, ensure the delivery of basic amenities and accelerate the pace of development. He said the induction of four additional ministers into the Council []

Srinagar, Oct 28: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered the transfer and posting of 78 Civil Judges (Junior Division) across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, attached 10 trainee judicial officers to the J&K Judicial Academy and placed 11 promoted Civil Judges (Senior Division) under the Registrar Judicial, Jammu, pending further []

Inaugurates newly constructed Administrative Block at Womens College Srinagar SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday inaugurated the newly constructed Administrative Block at Government Womens College, M.A. Road here, marking a significant step towards strengthening the institutional infrastructure of the prestigious womens educational institution. Speaking on the occasion, []