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New Delhi [India], October 5 : The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed food safety authorities across States and Union Territories to intensify surveillance, inspections and sampling during the upcoming Navratri and Diwali festive season to prevent the circulation of adulterated, counterfeit and unsafe food products. In a directive dated September 29, FSSAI said the demand for sweets, savouries, beverages, edible oil, milk and milk products such as ghee, khoa and pa

Samba, Oct 05 : A man was killed after being shot at during a property dispute in the Vijaypur area of Samba district on Monday evening, officials said. A top police officer told the news agency that the accused opened fire at the victim during the dispute, leaving him critically injured. He later succumbed to his injuries. The official said the weapon used in the offence belonged to the victim, while the accused was subsequently arrested by Police. The officer said a case has been registered an

Srinagar, Oct 05: A mild earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale struck Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday evening, sending tremors through parts of south and central Kashmir. According to seismic data, the earthquake was recorded at 6:44 pm at a shallow depth of around 5 kilometres. The epicentre was located approximately 28 kilometres southeast of Srinagar, at coordinates 33.890N latitude and 74.992E longitude. Given its shallow depth, the tremor was felt in several adjoinin

Srinagar, Oct 05 : A 32-year-old man was injured after being attacked by a bear while working in his paddy field in the Dara area of Harwan on the outskirts of Srinagar, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the man was attacked by a bear while working in his paddy field at Dara Daird Khore in Harwan. He said the man was shifted to a hospital soon after the incident, where his condition is stated to be stable. He was identified as Liyaqat, son of Mohamm

Banihal, Oct 5: Continuing the thrust on improving road connectivity and strengthening basic infrastructure in the remote and far-flung areas of Banihal-Gool Assembly Constituency, MLA Banihal-Gool, Sajjad Shaheen, today laid the foundation stones of two important road projects in the Chamalwas-Neel area and announced an ambulance for Neel to strengthen emergency healthcare and medical access for the local population. The two road projects include the KrachihalTabela Road and the SinigamKawansoo

Doda, Oct 05 : At least six persons were injured after two vehicles collided in Nalthi village of Bhaderwah in Doda district on Monday, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred when two Maruti cars collided in the Nalthi area, resulting in injuries to six persons. He said all the injured were shifted to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Bhaderwah for medical treatment and their condition is stated to be stable. The injured were identified as Shafqat Iqbal (50), of Pasri Mohalla, Bha

New Delhi , October 5 : Delhi Police on Monday detained protesters outside Parliament Street Police Station who were demonstrating against an alleged incident of sexual misconduct against three women journalists during an October 3 protest at Jantar Mantar. The protesters were detained following a clash with police officers. One of the protesters stated that they had been demonstrating against the incident from 6:00 PM yesterday until 6:00 AM. The Police detained them at 7:00 in the morning. The

New Delhi , October 5 : Continuing his high-level engagements during his official State visit to the national capital, Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House. Earlier in the day, President Parmelin attended a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, accompanied by his wife, Caroline Parmelin. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also called on the visiting Swiss leader. Detailing the engagement in a

Srinagar, Oct 3: The Postgraduate Department of Medicine, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar organized a condolence meeting in Department Seminar Room to pay rich tributes to Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Yousuf Bhat former Professor and Head Department of Medicine GMC Srinagar. His demise has left a profound sense of loss among colleagues, students and the medical fraternity. Prof Bhat had a long association with GMC Srinagar, he joined GMC Srinagar in 1960 as undergraduate medical student and t

Srinagar, Oct 3: Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority on Saturday visited Palaash (Children Home for Boys) and Pareesha (Children Home for Girls) at Nishat, here to take stock of the facilities being provided to the children in these Homes. On his arrival at Pareesha, Justice Sanjeev Kumar was accorded warm welcome by the District Child Protection officer Srinagar, CWC Srinagar Chairperson, Superintendent, Pareesha and s

Srinagar, Oct 3: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) will host the 60th Annual Diamond Jubilee Convention of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), alongside an international symposium on Smart Farming and Gen-Z Agriculture, from October 5 to 7, 2026, at its Shalimar campus. Jointly organised by SKUAST-K and ISAE, New Delhi, the three-day international event will focus on the convention theme, Women-Led Engineering Innovations in

Srinagar, Oct 03: Jammu & Kashmir Bank has set an ambitious long-term roadmap to build a stronger, more resilient and future-ready institution, targeting a Rs 5 lakh crore business milestone and net profit of more than Rs 5,000 crore by financial year 2029-30. The targets form the centrepiece of the banks business strategy outlined in its Integrated Annual Report 2025-26, which was released during the Annual General Meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited on September 22. The bank has also set

Pulwama, Oct 2: The District Administration Pulwama on Friday celebrated Gandhi Jayanti at GDC for Boys, Pulwama, with a series of activities highlighting the ideals and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, including truth, non-violence, cleanliness, selfless service and community participation. The programme was attended by ADDC Pulwama, Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, Additional Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr. Sheikh Mohammad Ashraf, Principal GDC Boys Pulwama, Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad Sheikh, DSP Headquarters Pul

Srinagar, Oct 2: The J&K Wildlife Protection Department on Friday organized UT-level inaugural function of Wildlife Week 2026 at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Shalimar. The inaugural function marked the commencement of a week-long programme dedicated to creating awareness about wildlife conservation, protection of biodiversity and preservation of the rich natural heritage of Jammu & Kashmir. Dr. Suneesh Buxy, PCCF (Wildlife)/Chief Wild

Kulgam, Oct 2: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam on Friday presided over a Peoples Plan Campaign (PPC), Reform Utsav and Special Gram Sabha at Pachgam village of Kund block, with a focus on participatory planning, public involvement and effective implementation of various government initiatives. A large number of local residents participated in the Gram Sabha and put forth their demands, developmental issues and suggestions before the Deputy Commissioner. The people expressed their

Budgam, Oct 2: As part of the Reform Utsav, a nationwide citizen-driven governance campaign, being observed in conjunction with the Peoples Plan Campaign (PPC) Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas, an AYUSH Health Camp was organised on Friday at Gram Sabha Kenihama under the thematic initiative Healthy Village. The camp was organised by AYUSH Health and Wellness Centre (AHWC), Kenihama, under the supervision of District AYUSH Officer, Budgam, Dr. Muzaffar Hussain, and was conducted by Dr. Nusrat Bashir, Me

Ganderbal, Oct 2: Central University of Kashmir (CUK), in collaboration with Gandhi King FoundationJ&K Chapter, commemorated the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with a one-day national seminar on Peace and Non-Violence, alongside Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 at Tulmulla campus, reaffirming the relevance of Gandhian values of truth, compassion, service, peace and non-violence in contemporary society. Addressing the participants, Vice Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, deliberated on the pra

Srinagar, Oct 02: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has termed the Jammu and Kashmir Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Policy 2026 a major step towards promoting clean energy, strengthening the circular economy and turning organic waste into wealth in Jammu & Kashmir. Following its approval by the Council of Ministers chaired by the Chief Minister, the government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Policy 2026, providing a comprehensive framework for converting organic waste into clean

Srinagar, Oct 02: The Jhelum, Kashmir's lifeline, has slipped below the zero-gauge mark at Sangam, recording 0.13 feet on Friday, as the Valley enters autumn with the river once again showing signs of depleted flows. The latest reading is not the lowest ever recorded, but it is significant for early October, particularly when viewed against the increasingly erratic rainfall and snowfall patterns witnessed across Kashmir in recent years. Historical records show how sharply the Jhelum can fluctuat

Srinagar, Oct 02: Satyameva Jayatetruth alone triumphsmust remain a guiding principle for democracy, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday, as he cautioned against misinformation and urged the youth to adopt Mahatma Gandhi's discipline of verifying facts and engaging in dialogue before reacting. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the Gandhi Jayanti Celebration organised by the School Education Department in collaboration with the Department of Culture. He extended heartfelt wishes

A society may celebrate high literacy rates and still remain deeply uneducated. The distinction is uncomfortable but necessary. Literacy enables a person to read and write. Education, in its fuller sense, teaches one how to think, question, understand, empathise and act responsibly. The first can be measured in numbers; the second is reflected in the character of a society. The expansion of schools, colleges and universities has undoubtedly transformed lives. More children are entering classroom

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant promise confined to science fiction or research laboratories. It has entered classrooms, hospitals, offices, newsrooms and homes, quietly altering the way people work, learn, communicate and make decisions. The arrival of AI carries the excitement of progress, but also the unease of a future arriving before society has prepared for it. This is the essence of future shock: the disorientation caused when technological change moves faster than human in

Once a familiar presence in every courtyard, walls, roof and garden, the house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is now drawing attention as its numbers decline throughout the world. Kashmir Valley too is witnessing a drastic decline in its population and is restricted to a few suitable areas only. It was once an extraordinarily adaptable bird, capable of living alongside humans in both rural and urban settings. Traditional houses inadvertently provided it with everything it needed for nesting and bre

Pakistans economic story today is one of striking contradictions. On one side is a government struggling under the weight of public debt, interest payments, taxation pressures and limited fiscal space. On the other is a powerful overseas Pakistani community, particularly from Mirpur division of Pak-occupied Jammu and Kashmir(PoJK), sending money home, building businesses and homes, financing weddings and family functions, and keeping thousands of local economic transactions alive. Pakistan borro

There are moments in the history of a civilisation when a tradition, though never completely extinguished, appears to recede into the shadows of time. Its texts survive in manuscripts, its wisdom remains preserved in the memories of a few teachers, and its spiritual practices continue quietly within a small circle. Then comes an individual who reconnects the broken threads, restores confidence in the tradition and transmits its knowledge to a new generation. In the modern history of Kashmir Shai

Script & Direction: Sanjay Kaul Screenplay: Sunayana Kachroo Concept: Kanwal Peshin A group of Kashmiri Pandit Artists based in Boston, USA, led by Sanjay Kaul, in an attempt to revive Kashmiri Live Theatre, performed at the SAATH Theatre Festival in Boston. The play depicted a family room setting in a Kashmiri-American home in the United States. The central theme is about homecoming to Kashmir for those who were forced out of there. The seven characters in it play family dynamics, maintaining

Srinagar, 02 Oct: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar have expressed deep grief over the demise of the Valley's renowned religious personality and Islamic scholar Molvi Abdul Salam Bhat, resident of Pahlu, Brain, Nishat. In a statement, the leaders expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the eternal peace and salvation of the departed soul and for his elevation to the highest ranks in Jannat

Srinagar: AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi on Thursday congratulated the newly elected office-bearers of the Batamallo Traders Association and called for greater unity and transparency among traders bodies. Speaking at a felicitation programme for the new leadership, including President Abrar Ahmad Khan, General Secretary Wasim Ahmad Khan and Senior Vice President Mehraj U Din Ganai, Inam said elected representatives had a responsibility to work for the welfare of those who had chosen them. H

Srinagar, Oct 2: The Group of Concerned Citizens J&K (GCC) has raised concerns over the increasing pressure on Jammu and Kashmirs fragile environment, particularly water resources, in the name of development. A GCC delegation led by its chairman and former Advisor to the J&K Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, presented its policy paper, Srinagar Declaration on Natural Environment in Jammu & Kashmir, to Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo during a meeting here on Thursday. The group sought an expert apprais

Srinagar, Oct 2: The Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed 60 officers as Liaison Officers for visiting dignitaries attending the upcoming Global Capability Centers (GCC) Summit, scheduled to be held on October 9 and 10 at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Jammu. According to government order no. 1595-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the officers have been designated to coordinate with visiting dignitaries during the two-day summit. The appoint

Srinagar, Oct 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Friday observed the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at Congress Bhawan, M.A. Road, Srinagar. Senior Congress leader and former legislator Bashir Ahmad Magray presided over the programme, where party leaders and workers paid floral tributes to the two leaders and recalled their contributions to the freedom struggle, nation-building and public service. Later, Congress wo

Ganderbal:Social Activist Forum Ganderbal has deferred its proposed hunger strike after holding discussions with the administration over demands related to healthcare and education facilities in Kangan. Addressing a press conference, Manzoor Ahmad Lone said the decision was taken after the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) asked them to meet concerned officials and discuss their demands. He said several issues concerning Kangan Trauma Hospital have seen progress, including the introduction of a se

Srinagar, Oct 2: National Conference General Secretary and Khanyar MLA Ali Muhammad Sagar on Friday said restoration of statehood was essential to strengthen the authority of the elected government and ensure administrative accountability. Sagar said the existing administrative arrangement had given the bureaucracy significant powers, which, according to him, had at times led to differences between officials and decisions of the elected government and Assembly. Referring to recent communications

Jammu, Oct 02: Jammu, Oct 2: Minister Satish Sharma on Friday visited the Chhamb Assembly constituency and laid foundation stones for and inaugurated development works worth Rs 13 crore. During the visit, Sharma covered Akhnoor, Barui Sangani, Kandi, Balla, Maira-Sather and Payain, interacting with residents and reviewing local developmental issues. At Akhnoor, Satish Sharma laid the foundation stone for construction of the Tehsil Supply Officer (TSO) Building. The new infrastructure is aimed at

Baramulla, Oct 2: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Friday attended the culmination programme of Swachhata Hi Seva and the launch of Reforms Utsav (Gram Sabha), organised on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at Government Degree College, Tangmarg. The programme was organised by the Directorate of Rural Sanitation, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, J&K. The aim of the event was to reinforce

Srinagar, Oct 2:Jammu and Kashmir has formed an expert panel of specialist and super-specialist doctors to provide expert opinion under the AB PM-JAY and AB PM-JAY SEHAT schemes. The move comes in response to the decisions taken by the Governing Council of the State Health Agency, J&K, during its 13th meeting held on July 7, 2026. The panel has been constituted for all specialties and super-specialties, including cardiology, CTVS, oncology, neurology, neurosurgery, urology, and orthopaedics. The

Ganderbal: Several administrative posts, including those of Tehsildars and Block Development Officers (BDOs), remain vacant in Ganderbal district, with officials reportedly holding additional charges of multiple areas, raising concerns among locals over delays in public services. Local resident Furkan Ahmad said the arrangement has put additional pressure on officers while also causing inconvenience to people who have to travel between different offices for routine revenue and development-relate

Srinagar, Oct 02: Two defendants have been deleted from a defamation suit filed by former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta after the plaintiff told the Delhi High Court that they had published apologies over the article in question, while three other defendants, including The Wire, continue to contest the case. In an order passed on September 30 in CS(OS) 859/2025, Arun Kumar Mehta v. Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar & Ors., Justice Manoj Jain recorded that counsel for Mehta sub

Srinagar, Oct 2: In a bid to tighten the noose against the power theft in Jammu and Kashmir, the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for J&K & Ladakh has authorised designated officers to take action, including disconnection of electricity supply, in cases involving detection of electricity theft. The authorisation has been issued under the first provision to Section 135(1A) of the Electricity Act, 2003 following a request from the Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL).

Srinagar, Oct 2: Bollywood actor-producer Sanjay Suri, who recently visited Kashmir for the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK), has recalled his childhood in the valley, the circumstances that forced his family to leave in the early 1990s and his continuing emotional connection with Kashmir. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Suri said he was 19 when the situation in Kashmir deteriorated in 1989 and he was then pursuing his graduation at Gandhi College. He had earlier studied at Bur

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 2 : In a historic first for Jammu and Kashmir (UT), mining development begins with the successful auction of two mineral blocks conducted through the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, under the Central Governments mineral auction framework. The administration of the Union Territory entrusted the competitive bidding exercise to the Ministry of Mines to ensure systematic resource management. This development initiates a new phase of organised min

Srinagar, October 2, 2026: The 11th branch of the Aljawad Academy of Martial Arts was inaugurated at Khumani Chowk near Bemina Bridge in Srinagar on Friday, with the event featuring martial arts demonstrations by trained participants, including youth from different educational institutions. The inauguration, held on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, was attended by Khwaja Farooq Renzushah, Chief Commissioner of JK Scouts and Hindustan Scouts, along with Dr Iqbal, Director of the Institute of Skill

Srinagar, October 2: AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi congratulated the newly elected office-bearers of the Batamallo Traders Association, including President Abrar Ahmad Khan, General Secretary Wasim Ahmad Khan and Senior Vice President Mehraj U Din Ganai and urged them to work collectively for the welfare of the trading community. Addressing a felicitation programme organised in honour of the newly elected leadership, Inam Un Nabi said the very essence of democracy lies in giving people the

Kargil, October 2: Three people are feared missing after an Alto car skidded off the road and plunged into a river in the Zanskar area of Kargil district on Thursday, according to preliminary information. Following the accident, a joint search and rescue operation was launched by teams from the Ladakh Police, Army and local volunteers. Rescue personnel are currently searching the river and surrounding areas for the missing occupants. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The circumstance

Two children four years apart looks, at first, like two straightforward education goals with a comfortable gap between them. In practice the gap is exactly the wrong length: long enough that you can't treat the costs as one event, but too short to fund one child fully before the others begin. That awkward spacing makes planning for two children more than doing the sum twice. The costs don't arrive neatly one after the other; they stagger, and at certain points they overlap. Funding them well me

Srinagar, Oct 01: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led government has accorded administrative approval for restoration of the traditional Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route at an estimated cost of Rs 15 crore. The Chief Minister said the restoration of the traditional route is aimed at preserving its heritage while strengthening infrastructure and improving facilities for pilgrims undertaking the revered journey. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine is among the major pilgrimage destinations in Jammu

Srinagar, Oct 01: The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir, on Thursday conducted searches at the residential premises of two persons in Kulgam and Qazigund districts as part of an ongoing investigation into an organised transnational human trafficking and cyber fraud network allegedly trafficking unemployed youth from Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country under the guise of overseas employment. According to a press note issued by the SIA, the searches were conducted at the resid

Srinagar, Oct 01: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has said that while a Government Nursing College has already been approved at Budgam, there is presently no proposal to establish a Nursing College at Beerwah. According to the Health and Education department, the proposal for creation of the required manpower for the Government Nursing College, Budgam, is currently under consideration to make the institution operational. However, regarding Beerwah, the government clarified that no proposal for

Jammu, October 1: The Jammu State Movement has welcomed Brigadier Dr Vijay Sagar Diwans appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on electoral integrity and the implementation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. In a statement ,movement coordinator Atulya Bakshi said Diwan had highlighted the need to ensure accurate electoral rolls while safeguarding eligible citizens, particularly the poor, elderly and those who may not possess decades-old documents. According to Bakshi, Di

Srinagar- The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir, on Thursday conducted searches at two residential premises in Kulgam and Qazigund as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged transnational human trafficking and cyber fraud network. According to an SIA spokesperson, searches were carried out at the residences of Gulam Nabi Khanday alias Charlie, Mohsin and Jerry Khan of Bungam Chewgam, Kulgam, and Ashiq Hussain Sheikh of Baghpora Yar Khushipora, Qazigund. The searches were conduct