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Srinagar, Sep 01: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday ordered a major administrative reshuffle, transferring and posting 136 officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) across various departments, institutions and districts. The transfers were ordered with immediate effect by the General Administration Department (GAD) through Government Order No. 1463-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated September 1. The government has directed that all the officers covered by the order shall be deemed to have been relieved immediately from their respective places of posting. Among the significant changes, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza, JKAS, Member, J&K Special Tribunal, has been transferred and posted as Secretary, J&K Public Service Commission, against an available vacancy. Khalid Majeed, JKAS, awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, has been posted as Special Secretary to the Government, School Education Department, while Kanta Devi, JKAS, Regional Director, Survey and Land Records (ex-officio Settlement Officer), Jammu, has been posted as Special Secretary to the Government, Health and Medical Education Department. Rajinder Singh, JKAS, Special Secretary to the Government, Agriculture Production Department, has been posted as Special Secretary to the Government, Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, while Sanjay Gupta, JKAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Mining Department, has been posted as Additional Secretary to the Government, Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment. Amarjeet Singh, JKAS, Special Secretary to the Government, Hospitality and Protocol Department, has been posted as Additional District Development Commissioner, Poonch, while Pankaj Gupta, JKAS, Additional Inspector General of Registration, Jammu, has been posted as Regional Director, Survey and Land Records (ex-officio Settlement Officer), Doda. Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, JKAS, Administrator, Associated Hospitals, Srinagar, has been transferred and posted as Additional District Development Commissioner, Pulwama. Namrita Dogra, JKAS, Additional Commissioner, State Taxes (Administration and Enforcement), Jammu, has been posted as Regional Director, Survey and Land Records (ex-officio Settlement Officer), Jammu. Anju Gupta, JKAS, Additional Transport Commissioner, J&K, has been posted as Additional Inspector General of Registration, Jammu, while Ghulam Rasool, JKAS, Special Secretary to the Government, Revenue Department, has been posted as Additional District Development Commissioner, Kupwara. Jogindera Singh Rai, JKAS, Special Secretary to the Government, General Administration Department, has been posted as Managing Director, J&K Agro Industries Development Corporation, while Rifat Aftab Qureshi, JKAS, Additional District Development Commissioner, Srinagar, has been posted as Director, Command Area Development, Kashmir. Rajneesh Gupta, JKAS, Chief Operating Officer, Himayat, has been posted as Special Secretary to the Government, Hospitality and Protocol Department, while Dr Fayaz Ahmad Banday, JKAS, Director, Command Area Development, Kashmir, has been posted as Director, Urban Local Bodies, Kashmir. Basharat Hussain, JKAS, Chief Executive Officer/Secretary, J&K Khadi and Village Industries Board, has been posted as Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Authority, Rajouri. Vinod Kumar Behnal, JKAS, Additional District Development Commissioner, Kishtwar, has been posted as Executive Director, J&K Rehabilitation Council, Social Welfare Department, relieving Bashir Ahmad Khan, JKAS, Secretary in the Social Welfare Department. Tahir Firdous Dutta, JKAS, Additional Commissioner (Central) in the office of Financial Commissioner (Revenue), J&K, has been posted as Special Secretary to the Government, Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment. Vishal Sharma, JKAS, Special Secretary to the Government, Hospitality and Protocol Department, has been posted as Regional Director, Survey and Land Records (ex-officio Settlement Officer), Rajouri. Dhananter Singh, JKAS, Special Secretary to the Government, Health and Medical Education Department, has been posted as Additional Commissioner, State Taxes (Administration and Enforcement), Jammu. Tazayun Mukhtar, JKAS, Chief Executive Officer, Urban Development Agency, Kashmir, holding additional charge of Mission Director, DJAY, has been posted as Secretary, J&K Sports Council. Rakesh Kumar, JKAS, Deputy Commissioner, State Taxes (IT, Data Analytics and Economic Intelligence), Jammu, has been posted as Special Secretary to the Government, Estates Department. Dr Zahoor Ahmad Magray, JKAS, Joint Director, Industries and Commerce (Development), Kashmir, has been posted as Additional Commissioner in the office of Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir. Masarat Hashim, JKAS, Deputy Labour Commissioner (Central), J&K, has been posted as Administrator, Associated Hospitals, Srinagar.Ghulam Nabi Bhat, JKAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Agriculture Production Department, has been posted as Deputy Commissioner, State Taxes (Recovery), Kashmir. Veedushi Kapoor, JKAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Civil Aviation Department, has been posted as Additional Secretary to the Government, Revenue Department, while Shahid Mehmood, JKAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Labour and Employment Department, has been posted as Programme Officer, ICDS Project, Pulwama. Anil Salgotra, JKAS, Joint Chief Electoral Officer in the office of Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, has been posted as Joint Director, School Education, Jammu. Raj Mohammad, JKAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Industries and Commerce Department, has been posted as Director, Land Management, Srinagar Development Authority. Afshan Masood, JKAS, Secretary, J&K Advisory Board for Development of Other Backward Classes, has been posted as Joint Director, J&K Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (IMPARD). Mohammad Aslam, JKAS, Registrar-cum-Controller of Examinations, SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar, has been posted as General Manager, DIC, Ganderbal. Avleen Kour Bali, JKAS, Secretary, J&K Advisory Board for Development of Pahari Speaking People, has been posted as Joint Registrar, Cooperatives (Special), Jammu. Shazia Koser, JKAS, Joint Director, Handloom, Jammu, has been posted as Deputy Commissioner, State Taxes (IT, Data Analytics and Economic Intelligence), Jammu. Sumera Shamim, JKAS, Director, Land Management, Srinagar Development Authority, has been posted as Joint Registrar, Cooperative Societies (Special), Kashmir, against an available vacancy. Ashima Sher, JKAS, Joint Director, J&K Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development, has been posted as Joint Director (Administration), Directorate of Rural Development, Jammu. Virender Kumar Manyal, JKAS, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Authority, Patnitop, has been posted as Joint Registrar, Cooperatives (Banking and Finance), J&K.Vinay Khosla, JKAS, awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, has been posted as Additional Secretary to the Government, Culture Department. Syed Ahmad Kataria, JKAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, School Education Department, has been posted as Deputy Commissioner, State Taxes, Enforcement (North), Kashmir. Rakesh Dubey, JKAS, Joint Registrar, Cooperatives (Banking and Finance), J&K, has been posted as Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Authority, Patnitop. Tariq Hussain, JKAS, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Authority, Gulmarg, has been posted as Registrar-cum-Controller of Examinations, SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar. Rakesh Sharma, JKAS, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Poonch, has been posted as Deputy Secretary to the Government, Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs. Vijay Kumar, JKAS, Deputy Commissioner, Relief Organization (Migrants), Jammu, has been posted as Programme Officer, ICDS Project, Reasi. Minakshi Vaid, JKAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Information Technology Department, has been posted as Joint Director, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Jammu. Syed Naseer Ahmad, JKAS, Secretary, Srinagar Development Authority, has been posted as Additional Mission Director, J&K Rural Livelihood Mission, Kashmir. Samir Ahmad Jan, JKAS, General Manager, DIC, Kupwara, has been posted as Joint Director, Handlooms, Kashmir. Afaq Ahmed, JKAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Mining Department, has been posted as Additional Secretary to the Government, Skill Development Department. Sudhir Bali, JKAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, has been posted as Member, J&K Services Selection Board. Alyaz Ahmad Naisroo, JKAS, Deputy Commissioner, State Taxes (Appeals-II), Srinagar, has been posted as Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Authority, Gulmarg.Fareed Ahmad Kohli, JKAS, Joint Director, Geology and Mining, Jammu, has been posted as Programme Officer, ICDS Project, Poonch, and shall also hold charge of CEO, Tourism Development Authority, Poonch, in addition to his own duties till further orders. Preeti Sharma, JKAS, Joint Registrar, Cooperatives (Special), Jammu, has been posted as Joint Director, Geology and Mining, Jammu. Rehana Akhtar Bijli, JKAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Social Welfare Department, has been posted as Secretary, J&K Advisory Board for Development of Gujjar and Bakerwals. Giasul Haq, JKAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, has been posted as Additional Secretary to the Government, Higher Education Department. Mohammad Imran Khan, JKAS, Additional Mission Director, J&K Rural Livelihood Mission, Kashmir, has been posted as Programme Officer, ICDS Project, Shopian. Gurdev Kumar, JKAS, Joint Director, School Education, Jammu, has been posted as Joint Chief Electoral Officer in the office of Chief Electoral Officer, J&K. Sanchi Misra, JKAS, Joint Director, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Jammu, has been posted as Joint Director, Handlooms, Jammu. Mantasha Binti Rashid, JKAS, General Manager, DIC, Ganderbal, has been posted as Joint Director (Administration), Directorate of Rural Development, Kashmir. Mohsin Raza, JKAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, has been posted as General Manager, DIC, Kishtwar. Aijaz Ahmad Shah, JKAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Civil Aviation Department, has been posted as General Manager, DIC, Bandipora. Parvinder Kour, JKAS, Joint Director (Administration), Directorate of Rural Development, Jammu, has been posted as Registrar, District Doda, with additional charge of General Manager, DIC, Doda. Nasir Mahmood Khan, JKAS, Joint Director (Administration), Directorate of Rural Development, Kashmir, has been posted as Deputy Commissioner, State Taxes, Enforcement (South), Kashmir, headquartered at Lower Munda.Akhil Sadotra, JKAS, Project Officer, Wage Employment (ACD), Kathua, has been posted as Additional Secretary to the Government, Information Technology Department. Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, JKAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Industries and Commerce Department, has been posted as Additional Secretary to the Government, Public Works (R&B) Department. Manzoor Ahmad Lone, Additional Secretary (Legal) in the Power Development Department, has been posted as Chief Executive Officer/Secretary, J&K Khadi and Village Industries Board. Hilal Ahmad Bhat, JKAS, Deputy District Election Officer, Bandipora, has been posted as Sub-Registrar, Beerwah. Sheraz Ahmad, JKAS, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Ramban, holding additional charge of Project Officer, Wage Employment (ACD), Ramban, has been posted as Project Officer, Wage Employment (ACD), Rajouri. Gulshan Kumar, JKAS, Deputy Secretary to the Government, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, has been posted as Project Officer, Wage Employment (ACD), Kathua. Dr Shujaat Ahmad Qureshi, JKAS, Executive Officer, J&K State Haj Committee, has been posted as Deputy Secretary to the Government, General Administration Department. Angrej Singh, JKAS, Assistant Commissioner (Central) with Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, has been posted as District Social Welfare Officer, Reasi. Savita Chouhan, JKAS, Deputy Director, Tourism, Jammu, has been posted as Sub-Registrar, Vijaypur. Dr Priya Darshani Gautam, JKAS, Secretary, J&K Housing Board, has been posted as Deputy Director, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Jammu. Akshay Rajan, JKAS, Sub-Registrar, Vijaypur, has been posted as Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Reasi. Hakim Riyaz-ul-Haq, JKAS, Deputy Secretary to the Government, School Education Department, has been posted as Secretary, J&K Housing Board. Tarun Sharma, JKAS, Deputy Director, Motor Garages, Jammu, has been posted as Personnel Officer, Associated Hospitals, Jammu. Abdul Jabbar, JKAS, Personnel Officer, Associated Hospitals, Jammu, has been posted as Deputy Director, Motor Garages, Jammu. Narsingh Dayal Verma, JKAS, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Samba, has been posted as Collector, PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Jammu, with additional charge of Collector, ERA, Jammu. Saddat Iqbal, JKAS, Deputy Director, Hospitality and Protocol, Kashmir, has been posted as Deputy Secretary to the Government, Civil Aviation Department. Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, JKAS, Deputy Director, ICDS, Kashmir, has been posted as Deputy Registrar, Academics, Government Medical College, Srinagar. Sakhi Mohd. Khan, JKAS, Deputy Secretary to the Government, Social Welfare Department, has been posted as Secretary, Srinagar Development Authority. Irfan Ali Khan, JKAS, Deputy Secretary to the Government, Public Works (R&B) Department, has been posted as Assistant Commissioner, State Taxes, Kashmir. Dr Arshad Hussain Ganai, JKAS, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Pulwama, holding additional charge of Project Officer, Wage Employment (ACD), Pulwama, has been posted as Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Anantnag. Mohammad Imran Naik, JKAS, Deputy Secretary to the Government, Social Welfare Department, has been posted as Project Officer, Wage Employment (ACD), Ramban. Naveed Hussain Badroo, JKAS, DMO, Kupwara, has been posted as Deputy Secretary to the Government, Public Works (R&B) Department. Shruti Bhardwaj, JKAS, Deputy Director, Information (KBI), New Delhi, has been posted as Deputy Director, Rural Sanitation, Jammu. Auqil Nuvaid, JKAS, Project Officer, Wage Employment (ACD), Rajouri, has been posted as Deputy Secretary to the Government, Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. Majid Manzoor, JKAS, Block Development Officer, Kunzer, Baramulla, has been posted as Deputy Director, District Employment and Counselling Centre, Anantnag. Hilal Arafat, JKAS, Block Development Officer, Khag, Budgam, has been posted as Project Officer, Wage Employment (ACD), Pulwama. Ghulam Rasool Mir, JKAS, Deputy District Election Officer, Shopian, has been posted as Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Pulwama. Mohammad Akbar Wani, JKAS, Deputy District Election Officer, Srinagar, has been posted as Development Officer, Handicrafts (Non-Textiles), Kashmir. Sanjeev Kumar, JKAS, Block Development Officer, Chiralla, Doda, has been posted as Deputy Director, District Employment and Counselling Centre, Udhampur. Arif Ayaz Dar, JKAS, Block Development Officer awaiting orders of adjustment in the office of Project Officer, Wage Employment (ACD), Kulgam, has been posted as Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Poonch. Ramesh Chander, JKAS, Block Development Officer in the office of Chief Operating Officer, Himayat, has been posted as Deputy Director, District Employment and Counselling Centre, Kathua. Asiya Nazir, JKAS, CDPO, Lar, Ganderbal, has been posted as Deputy District Election Officer, Budgam. Kewal Krishan Sharma, JKAS, State Project Manager, Himayat Mission, J&K, has been posted as Deputy Secretary to the Government, Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment. Joginder Mangol, JKAS, Assistant Director, Handicrafts, Udhampur, has been posted as District Social Welfare Officer, Poonch. Amit Singh Manhas, Junior Scale JKAS, awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, has been posted as Under Secretary to the Government, Culture Department. Mohd. Ashraf Wani, Junior Scale JKAS, Under Secretary to the Government, Skill Development Department, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. Dr Neha Sharma, Junior Scale JKAS, Under Secretary in the J&K Services Selection Board, has been posted as Administrative Officer, Government Medical College, Jammu. Punika Pandita, Junior Scale JKAS, Assistant Transport Commissioner, J&K, has been transferred and her services placed at the disposal of Social Welfare Department. Mohd. Sagir, Junior Scale JKAS, Assistant Director, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Rajouri, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Industries and Commerce Department. Sonika Parihar, Junior Scale JKAS, Administrative Officer, Government Medical College, Jammu, has been transferred and her services placed at the disposal of Social Welfare Department. Mohammad Iqbal Mir, Junior Scale JKAS, Deputy Registrar, Cooperatives, Pulwama, has been posted as Under Secretary to the Government, Cooperatives Department. Waheed Ahmed, Junior Scale JKAS, Under Secretary to the Government, Labour and Employment Department, has been posted as Under Secretary to the Government, Health and Medical Education Department. Aadil Iqbal Lone, Junior Scale JKAS, Block Development Officer, Shangus, Anantnag, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Social Welfare Department. Javid Rehman Hajam, Junior Scale JKAS, presently posted in the Sports Council, J&K, has been posted as Under Secretary to the Government, Social Welfare Department. Devia Nanda, Junior Scale JKAS, Block Development Officer in the Directorate of Rural Sanitation, Jammu, has been transferred and her services placed at the disposal of Industries and Commerce Department. Talat Mahmood Wani, Junior Scale JKAS, CDPO, Ganderbal, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Finance Department. Maqbool Ahmed, Junior Scale JKAS, Block Development Officer, Surankote, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Social Welfare Department. Mohib Ali Bukhari, Junior Scale JKAS, Under Secretary to the Government, Public Works (R&B) Department, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Employment Department. Basharat Mehmood, Junior Scale JKAS, District Social Welfare Officer, Anantnag, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Tourism Department. Asha Kumari Sharma, Junior Scale JKAS, Under Secretary to the Government, Health and Medical Education Department, has been posted as Under Secretary to the Government, Labour and Employment Department. Sheikh Ansar Hussain, Junior Scale JKAS, awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Finance Department. Anis Ahmed Wani, Junior Scale JKAS, ARTO, Ganderbal, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. Adnan Nazir, Junior Scale JKAS, Deputy Registrar, Cooperatives, Baramulla, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Tourism Department. Aafreen Wahid Ganai, Junior Scale JKAS, Deputy Registrar, Cooperative Societies Agriculture Inputs, Srinagar, has been transferred and her services placed at the disposal of Finance Department. Shashank Padha, Junior Scale JKAS, Block Development Officer, Sumb, Samba, has been posted as Under Secretary to the Government, Housing and Urban Development Department. Hidaitullah Mir, Junior Scale JKAS, awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, has been posted as Under Secretary to the Government, Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment. Mahnaz Chishti, Junior Scale JKAS, ARTO, presently on maternity leave, has been transferred and her services placed at the disposal of Social Welfare Department. She will join her new place of posting after completion of maternity leave. Pankaj Sharma, Junior Scale JKAS, CDPO, Thathri, has been posted as Under Secretary in the J&K Services Selection Board. Mohammad Arif Shah, Junior Scale JKAS, Block Development Officer, Budgam, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Transport Department. Junaid Amin Bhat, Junior Scale JKAS, Under Secretary to the Government, Information Department, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. Khanzada Mohd Usman, Junior Scale JKAS, Information Officer, Anantnag, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Finance Department. Mamta Sudershan, Junior Scale JKAS, Assistant Labour Commissioner, Kishtwar, has been transferred and her services placed at the disposal of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department. Saima Ramzan, Junior Scale JKAS, Block Development Officer, Pampore, has been transferred and her services placed at the disposal of Social Welfare Department. Tawheed Ahmad Mir, Junior Scale JKAS, Block Development Officer, Natnussa, Kupwara, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Transport Department. Mudasir Ahmad Najar, Junior Scale JKAS, Block Development Officer, Bankote, Bandipore, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department. Niharika, Junior Scale JKAS, Assistant Director, Handlooms, Samba, has been transferred and her services placed at the disposal of Social Welfare Department. Rakesh Kumar, Junior Scale JKAS, DSWO, Reasi, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Industries and Commerce Department. Kuldeep Kumar, Junior Scale JKAS, CDPO, Inderwal, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Transport Department. Mohd Irfan, Junior Scale JKAS, Block Development Officer, Block Plangarh, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Employment Department. Shefali Bhagat, Junior Scale JKAS, CDPO, Billawar, has been transferred and her services placed at the disposal of Finance Department. Aamina Lateef, Junior Scale JKAS, Block Development Officer (Hqr), Kupwara, has been transferred and her services placed at the disposal of Industries and Commerce Department. Sunil Kumar, Junior Scale JKAS, Block Development Officer, Ramban, has been transferred and his services placed at the disposal of Industries and Commerce Department. Dharam Paul, Under Secretary to the Government, Revenue Department, has been transferred and posted as Under Secretary to the Government, Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs. in another order issued on Tuesday, Mir Afroz, who was awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, has been posted as Member, J&K Special Tribunal, with immediate effect.
JKSSB announces 2,863 Class-IV, sanitation posts
Srinagar, Sep 01: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has announced 2,863 vacancies for Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts across various departments under the Union Territory, divisional and district cadres. According to the recruitment notification issued on Tuesday, eligible candidates can submit their applications online from October 5, while the last date for filing applications has been fixed as November 3, 2026. Of the total 2,863 posts, 105 vacancieshave beenearmarked under the UT cadre, 1,990 under divisional cadres and 768 under district cadres. The divisional allocation comprises 1,093 posts in the Jammu division and 897 in the Kashmir division. Under the district cadre, 59 posts have been allocated to Anantnag, 20 to Bandipora, 75 to Baramulla, 47 to Budgam, 46 each to Doda and Ganderbal, 65 to Jammu, 50 to Kathua, 25 to Kishtwar, 23 to Kulgam, 24 to Kupwara, 53 to Srinagar and 46 to Udhampur. The notification states that applicants must be domiciles of Jammu and Kashmir and possess a valid domicile certificate by the last date for submission of applications. For Class-IV (MTS) posts, candidates must have passed matriculation but should not possess a qualification higher than 10+2. For Sanitation Worker posts, the minimum educational qualification is Class 8, while candidates with qualifications above 10+2 are not eligible. The posts carry a pay scale of Level SL1, ranging from Rs 14,800 to Rs 47,100. As per the notification, the maximum age limit, reckoned as on January 1, 2026, is 40 years for Open Merit candidates, 43 years for several reserved categories and 42 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). An additional five-year relaxation in the upper age limit will be available to eligible candidates claiming additional weightage as casual workers under the applicable rules. The application feehas beenfixed at Rs 600 for general candidates, while candidates belonging to SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD categories will be required to pay Rs 500. The fee can be deposited online through net banking, credit card or debit card. Selection will be made on the basis of a written examination and additional points, as prescribed under the Jammu and Kashmir Appointment to Class IV (Special Recruitment) Rules, 2020. The written examination will comprise objective-type multiple-choice questions. Candidates will face negative marking, with one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question deducted for every wrong answer. The JKSSB said the date of the examination and examination centres will be notified separately through its official website.
Can J&Ks air survive its vehicle boom?
Srinagar, Sep 01: Kashmir may still be known for its clean mountain air, but the numbers on its roads tell a rapidly changing story. Jammu and Kashmir's vehicle fleet has nearly doubled in less than a decade, raising fresh concerns over traffic congestion, emissions andthe deteriorating quality of urban air. According to the J&K Economic Survey 2024-25, the number of public and private vehicles increased from 14.88 lakh in March 2017 to 27.29 lakh by December 2024an increase of nearly 84 per cent in less than eight years. The latest figures show the growth has continued. Government data cited in the 2026 transport sector assessment put the total registered fleet at27,36,197vehicles at the end of 2024-25. During the financial year alone,1,69,012new vehicles were registered. Another1,47,448vehicles were added between April and December 2025, indicating that the upward trajectory has not slowed. The official Economic Survey's year-wise figures show the acceleration clearlythe fleet stood at 20.14 lakh in March 2020, 21.36 lakh in March 2021, 22.73 lakh in March 2022, 24.30 lakh in March 2023, 25.67 lakh in March 2024 and 27.29 lakh by December 2024. With roads and urban infrastructure struggling to keep pace, the increase has consequences beyond traffic jams. It also means more exhaust, more fuel combustion and greater pressure on the Valley's already fragile air environment. A study published in Scientific Reports, examining Srinagar's air pollution sources, identified transport asone of the major sourcesof PM2.5 emissions. Its emission inventory estimated 220.5 tonnes of PM2.5 annually from vehicular combustioninthe study period. Another detailed emission inventory for Srinagar, published in 2022, painted an even broader picture. Researchers Mansoor Ahmad Bhat and Eftade O. Gaga estimated that on a typical day in 2018, vehicles in Srinagar generated around 248.13 tonnes of carbon monoxide, 39.39 tonnes of nitrogen oxides and 2,400 kg of particulate matter. The study also estimated 4,415.13 tonnes of CO2 per day from fuel combustion by the vehicle fleet. The rapid growth of the vehicle population, urbanisation and traffic congestionhadincreased the pressure on Srinagar's air quality, the researchers noted. The problem is not simply the number of vehicles, but how those vehicles move matters too. Research on Srinagar's air has repeatedly pointed towards the interaction of vehicular emissions with other urban pollution sources. A Scientific Reports study found that while coal burning was the largest estimated PM2.5 source in its inventory, transport remained a substantial contributor, accounting for an estimated 220.5 tonnes of PM2.5 annually. The official Srinagar City Air Quality Action Plan has also recognised vehicular emissions as a key concern and calls for regular checking of vehicular emissions and enforcement of Pollution Under Control certification. The plan records the existence of dedicated pollution-checking centres and emission-monitoring arrangements for J&K. Yet the vehicle numbers continue to climb. In 2023-24 alone,1,65,278 vehicles were registered, including 36,282 commercial and 1,28,996 non-commercial vehicles. In the first nine months of 2024-25, another 1,33,197vehicles were registered, the Economic Survey states. This means the Valley is facing a double challenge: more vehicles and limited urban space to absorb them. Experts have increasingly called for stronger public transport, better traffic management, stricter enforcement of emission norms, accelerated scrappage of highly polluting vehicles and greater adoption of cleaner mobility. Every additional vehicle adds another potential source of emissions to an urban atmosphere already under pressure from dust, construction, heating and other combustion sources, said a climate and environment expert, Dr Tauseef Ahmad Bhat. The question now is whether the Union Territory can keep adding vehicles at this pace without allowing its roadsand its airto pay the price. The roads are getting fuller. The fleet is getting bigger. And unless cleaner mobility catches up, the air could become the next casualty of Kashmir's vehicle boom.
Rain brings respite from hot weather
Srinagar, Sep01: Jammu and Kashmir partswitnessed fresh rainfall on Tuesday amid cloudy weather conditions, bringing down the temperature by a few degrees after a brief rise in mercury over the past couple of days. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain and thundershowersat many places till Wednesday evening. Director Meteorological Department (MeT), Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, said the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy with one or two spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at many places, with brief intense heavy showers in the Jammu division towards early morning, late afternoon and evening hours till September 2. On September 3, the weather would remain generally dry with brief showers at a few places, while on September 4, light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected at many places with brief intense showers. From September 5 to September 12, generally dry weather is expected across Jammu and Kashmir with brief spells of rain and thundershowers at isolated to scattered places towards early morning and afternoon hours. Amid the forecast of light to moderate rain till Wednesday, several areas across J&K witnessed precipitation. According to MeT, significant rainfall was recorded at multiple places, with Kathua AWS recording 73 mm, Katra 62 mm, Poonch 38.5 mm, Udhampur 27 mm and Jammu 1.4 mm till Tuesday morning. In Kashmir, rainfall was also received from multiple areas, including Budgam, Bandipora, Shopian, Pahalgam, Anantnag and other areas. The MeT has also issued an advisory, saying that brief intense showersatlocalized areas may generate flash floods, mudslides and landslides during September 1 and 2. Farmers may continue harvesting and other farm operations, the advisory reads.
CM revamps cancer fund for poor
Srinagar, Sep 01: In a major leap forward for public healthcare and social welfare, the Chief Minister led government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the landmark Cancer Treatment & Management Fund for Poor (CTMFP) to ease the out-of-pocket financial burden on poor and vulnerable patients battling cancer. This major policy shift directly targets the critical gaps that previously left low-income families financially exhausted. While major inpatient operations and therapies are broadly covered under the Ayushman BharatPMJAY SEHAT ecosystem, patients historically suffered massive out-of-pocket expenses for outpatient care, routine diagnostics, and daily medication. Addressing this gap head-on, Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs modified guidelines raise the annual family income eligibility limit from Rs 2.40 lakh per annum (Rs 20,000 per month) to Rs 4.00 lakh per annum, extending a strong safety net to other low-income families. Furthermore, recognising that cancer recovery demands sustained assistance, the administration has replaced the old one-time grant with up to three distinct financial sanctions. The revised scheme showcases a modern transformation when evaluated against the original 2010 guidelines. The Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs updated initiative institutes clear assistance slabs of Rs 75,000 for families earning up to Rs 3 lakh annually and Rs 50,000 for those earning between Rs 3 lakh and Rs 4 lakh. Further, beneficiaries are no longer confined to a short list; they can now access care at any hospital empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY-SEHAT network. The modified scheme modifies traditional approach of assistance sent to hospital accounts. Instead, direct bank transfers via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the patient shall be made. Further, once sanction is received from the Chief Ministers office, Deputy Commissioners are required to deposit sanctioned funds directly into beneficiary bank accounts within 72 hours of release from the Chief Minister's Secretariat. This modified scheme is the governments decisive move to address financial vulnerability of patients suffering from life threatening disease and to provide governmental support to the families in need.
280 decayed trees to be axed in Gulmarg
Srinagar, Sep 1: In a major safety measure at Kashmirs famed tourist destination Gulmarg, the Forest Department has identified 280 decayed trees as posing a threat to public safety and plans to axe them within the next month. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Tangmarg Feroz Ahmad told Rising Kashmir that the department has completed an enumeration of 643 trees in the Gulmarg range, including along the Gulmarg stretch, which have either dried up or pose a potential threat to life and property. Of the 643 trees, 487 are located inside the forest area while 156 are outside the forest area. Out of these, 280 trees have been identified as posing a threat to life and will be axed within a month. All the trees have been enumerated and geo-tagged, he said. The DFO said the department has prepared a detailed list of the identified trees, which will be forwarded to the higher authorities for further necessary action. The move comes months after residents and visitors raised concerns over the presence of decaying and potentially hazardous trees in Gulmarg, urging authorities to take immediate measures to prevent any untoward incident. Feroz said the deterioration of trees could be attributed to both natural causes and human intervention, with the department examining the latter seriously. Decaying of trees can happen naturally or due to human interventions. When wastewater from urinals of hotels and other properties in Gulmarg enters forest land, it can weaken the roots and contribute to the decay of trees. But sometimes they expire with age, he said. He said the department has already issued notices in cases where such violations have been observed and further action will follow. The official said the Forest Department also provides clear guidelines while granting permissions for new hotel construction in Gulmarg to prevent damage to the surrounding forest ecosystem. We have clearly mentioned that septic tank waste should not be discharged into forest land and that the buffer zone also needs to be maintained, he said. According to the DFO, the department is also fencing vulnerable forest areas to prevent the entry of waste and protect the forest ecosystem. Feroz said the concerned agencies have been apprised of the issue and that measures are being taken to ensure the safety of visitors and residents. The Forest Department has already been working on this issue so that people do not suffer, he said.
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Kashmir tourism eyes September revival
Srinagar, Sept 1: Tourism activity in the Kashmir Valley is expected to witness a significant revival from September, with stakeholders expressing optimism over an increase in tourist arrivals during the month and the upcoming autumn and winter seasons. Chairman J&K Hotelier Club Mushtaq Ahmad Chaya, said that the tourism sector is likely to see a considerable increase in activity from this month, adding that the hospitality industry has made necessary preparations to welcome visitors from across the country as well as abroad. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Chaya said that hoteliers and other stakeholders associated with the tourism sector are fully prepared to provide visitors with the required facilities and ensure a comfortable stay. We are ready to welcome tourists and have kept all necessary facilities in place. We appeal to tourists, whether from within the country or from abroad, to visit Kashmir and experience its beauty and hospitality, he said. Chaya said Kashmir is known across the world for its hospitality, adding that the traditional values associated with Kashmiriyat have also contributed significantly to the Valleys appeal as a tourist destination. He said tourism activity had witnessed a slight slowdown during the past two months at some of the Valleys major destinations, including Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg and the iconic Dal Lake. Over the past two months, there was a slight slowdown in tourism activity. However, September traditionally witnesses an increase in tourist inflow, and we are hopeful that activity will pick up from this month, Chaya said. He added that hoteliers generally anticipate the seasonal rise in tourist arrivals during September and therefore begin preparations in advance to ensure that adequate facilities are available for visitors. According to tourism stakeholders, Kashmir witnessed strong tourist footfall during the first half of the year, with lakhs of visitors arriving in the Valley and visiting various destinations across the region. Chaya said that the tourism sector was now looking forward to the upcoming autumn and winter months, with stakeholders already beginning preparations to cater to visitors during the winter season as well. We have also started preparations for the winter season so that tourists who come to Kashmir during winter can enjoy their stay and experience the Valley in the best possible manner, he said. He maintained that all stakeholders associated with the tourism sectorincluding hoteliers and service providershave been making preparations to ensure that visitors receive quality facilities and services. Meanwhile, neighbouring Ladakh has also continued to attract a significant number of visitors. More than three lakh tourists had visited Ladakh by the end of July, reflecting continued interest in the wider Himalayan region. Chaya said Kashmirs natural beauty, hospitality and cultural ethos continue to make it an attractive destination for both domestic and international travellers. He expressed confidence that with improved tourist inflow from September onwards and preparations for the winter season already underway, the tourism sector would witness renewed activity in the coming months.
Protect Kashmirs ecology before its too late: Mirwaiz
Srinagar, Sep 1: Kashmir's head priest Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday warned that growing human intervention in Jammu and Kashmirs fragile ecosystems was pushing the region towards an ecological crisis, urging both the government and people to shoulder responsibility for protecting the environment. Expressing concern over the condition of Dal Lake and Wular Lake, Mirwaiz said that while development of tourism and creation of facilities for visitors were important, such initiatives could not come at the cost of environmental balance. Dal Lake and Wular Lake are facing serious ecological pressure. We all want to develop tourism and create facilities for visitors, but we cannot afford development at the cost of environmental balance, he told reporters here. He said unplanned construction in mountainous areas and tourist destinations, coupled with roads being constructed without adequate regard for the terrain and environment, was placing additional pressure on the regions fragile ecological systems. This is an ecological and environmental disaster, and we must act before it is too late, Mirwaiz said. Referring specifically to Pahalgam, he expressed concern over what he described as large-scale construction and the haphazard manner in which roads were being built in the area. Mirwaiz said the government must certainly be held accountable for ensuring sustainable planning and enforcing environmental regulations, but citizens could not absolve themselves of their own responsibilities. While the government can be held accountable, we cannot ignore our responsibilities. It is high time that we shoulder our responsibility to prevent natural disasters, he said. He said the increasing frequency of extreme weather-related events in Kashmirincluding hailstorms, cloudbursts and flash floodswas deeply disturbing and should prompt serious introspection about the relationship between human activity and nature. The trend in Kashmir, like rising incidents of hailstorms, cloudbursts and flash floods, is disturbing and signals human intervention with nature, Mirwaiz said. He called for a balance between development and conservation, saying tourism infrastructure should be planned in a manner that protects the regions mountains, forests, water bodies and other fragile ecosystems. Mirwaiz's remarks come amid growing concern over the vulnerability of Jammu and Kashmir's mountainous landscape to extreme weather events and the environmental consequences of unplanned development.
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Govt tightens checks on unlicensed pesticides
Srinagar, Sep 01: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir will take strict action against the sale and movement of unlicensed pesticides and agricultural medicines across J&K, Agriculture Minister Javaid Ahmad Dar said on Tuesday. Dar made the statement during his visit to the Kralgund area of north Kashmirs Handwara, where he inaugurated the newly constructed Block Development Office building. The minister said the government is strengthening its enforcement mechanism to prevent unauthorised agricultural medicines from entering the market and reaching farmers. He said checkpoints will be established at existing entry points, where officials from the enforcement team and Agriculture Department will conduct checks on agricultural medicines being brought into the region. Dar said the government will also act on complaints and information regarding the sale of unlicensed products. I request farmers that if any dealer is selling unlicensed medicines, inform our officers. We will take action, he said. The minister said some people try to make profits by bringing unauthorised agricultural medicines into the market. He said the government will strengthen monitoring to ensure that farmers receive approved and authorised products. Dar urged farmers and the public to cooperate with the authorities and immediately report any dealer found selling unlicensed pesticides or agricultural medicines. He also spoke about the revision of administrative costs for MGNREGA supporting staff and said the government was examining the existing arrangement. Dar said the GRS had been revised in 2022 and implemented in 2024, while efforts are now underway for another revision. On the Panchayat elections, Dar said the elections would be held on time. We will have the Panchayat elections on time, he said.
The souths muted voice as political power shifts north
The souths political retreat from its once-influential national role comes amid growing anxieties over representation and federalism
The souths muted voice as political power shifts north
The souths political retreat from its once-influential national role comes amid growing anxieties over representation and federalism
Power tariff hike comes into force across J&K
Srinagar, Sep 1: Electricity consumers across J&K will start paying higher power tariffs from Tuesday (September 01) as the revised tariff approved by the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh comes into effect. The JERC has approved an average 6.83 per cent increase in retail electricity tariffs for the financial year 2026-27. The revised rates will apply to electricity consumed from September 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. For metered domestic consumers, the energy charge has been fixed at 2.45 per unit for monthly consumption up to 200 units, 4.20 per unit for consumption between 201 and 400 units and 4.60 per unit above 400 units. The fixed charge has also been revised to 10 per kW per month. The revision has drawn criticism from consumers and political groups, who questioned the timing of the increase and the governments earlier promise of 200 units of free electricity. Several consumers said the tariff hike would add to the financial pressure on households, particularly during months when electricity consumption rises. Instead of giving consumers the promised 200 units of free electricity, the government has increased the tariff. This will directly affect ordinary families, a consumer said. Another consumer questioned the governments decision, saying, People were expecting relief in their electricity bills. They are now facing higher charges instead. Political leaders have also criticised the move, arguing that the government should have focused on providing the promised relief instead of increasing tariffs. The government had spoken about 200 units of free electricity. Consumers are now being asked to pay more. The government must explain this change in policy, an opposition leader said. The tariff revision follows JERCs assessment of the revenue requirements of JPDCL and KPDCL. The commission assessed their combined annual revenue requirement at 10,275.72 crore against projected revenue of 7,352.87 crore at existing tariff levels, leaving a gap of 2,922.85 crore. JERC said covering the entire gap through tariffs would have required an increase of around 40 per cent. Financial support of 2,420.78 crore from the J&K Government helped restrict the average tariff increase to 6.83 per cent. The revised tariff also introduces Time-of-Day billing for consumers with sanctioned loads above 10 kW, except agricultural consumers.
J&K tops Self-Enumeration among snow-bound States/UTs
Udhampur, Sep 01: Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) and Director, Directorate of Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma on Tuesday launched Population Enumeration (Phase-II) of Census 2027 for the snow-bound areas of the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The field operations were formally launched from the remote, snow-bound areas of Dudu and Basantgarh in Udhampur district. The September enumeration marks a significant operational milestone for Census 2027, as the Census machinery moves to the actual enumeration of the population, with special arrangements in place to ensure comprehensive coverage of remote, high-altitude and difficult-to-access areas. Amit Sharma said the commencement of Population Enumeration from Dudu and Basantgarh carries particular significance as it reflects the Directorate's commitment to take the Census to every part of the Union Territories, including areas where terrain, distance and weather pose formidable challenges. He said extensive preparations involving Enumeration Block demarcation, mapping, logistics, training and deployment of field functionaries have been undertaken to ensure that every household and resident is covered. He highlighted that during the Self-Enumeration phase for Population Enumeration in snow-bound areas, conducted from August 17 to 31, 2026, the UT of Jammu & Kashmir emerged as the top-performing State/UT among all States and Union Territories covered under the September 2026 schedule, recording the highest number of Self-Enumeration submissions. The exercise provided residents an opportunity to participate directly in the digital Census process. During this phase, Jammu & Kashmir recorded 9,672 Self-Enumeration submissions. The response was particularly encouraging in several districts, with Pulwama recording 3,204, Kishtwar 2,231, Doda 1,169, Ramban 629, Poonch 569 and Kulgam 554 submissions. In Ladakh, 527 households completed Self-Enumeration, including 301 in Kargil and 226 in Leh. Thus, a combined 10,199 households across the two Union Territories participated through Self-Enumeration ahead of the field phase. Amit Sharma appreciated the strong public response, stating that it demonstrates growing acceptance of the digital Census process and provides a strong foundation for the successful conduct of Population Enumeration. He urged all the residents to extend similar cooperation to Enumerators and Supervisors and ensure that their households and eligible family members are accurately covered. Prem Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner and Darshan Kumar, District Statistics and Evaluation Officer from the Deputy Commissioner Office, Udhampur, besides Manmeet Singh Loomba, Deputy Chief Principal Census Officer, Balbir Singh and Nimrat Kour, Assistant Chief Principal Census Officers, and Ajit Raj, District Coordinator for Udhampur District from the Directorate of Census Operations, accompanied the CPCO. Population Enumeration in the snow-bound areas of Jammu & Kashmir covers 16 districts and 95 Charges, with an estimated 4,146 Enumeration Blocks being formed. These included Poonch, Kathua, Doda, Ramban, Kishtwar, Udhampur, Reasi, Kupwara, Budgam, Baramulla, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Pulwama, Shopian, Anantnag and Kulgam. In Ladakh, the entire Union Territory is being enumerated during September through an estimated 637 Enumeration Blocks, making it the first Union Territory to be completely enumerated during Phase-II of Census 2027. A significant component of the September exercise will be the enumeration of the houseless population, which will also be covered during this phase. The Directorate has made necessary arrangements to ensure that such population groups are appropriately identified and included. The exercise will also include enumeration of Special Charges, including Defence and Central Armed Police Forces establishments and other restricted-access locations, in coordination with the concerned authorities. Following completion of field enumeration, a Revision Round will be conducted from October 1 to 5, 2026 to review coverage and incorporate eligible changes arising within the prescribed period. This will provide an additional layer of field verification and help ensure that Population Enumeration is as complete and accurate as possible. The second phase was preceded by a structured training cascade covering Master Trainers, Field Trainers and subsequently Enumerators and Supervisors, with emphasis on Census concepts, definitions, field procedures and digital tools. The Nodal Officers and District Coordinators have also been deployed to coordinate field preparations, Enumeration Block demarcation, distribution of Census kits and availability of manuals and other operational material.
IndiaCanada Reset: Building a Partnership for a Fragmented World
The world is entering an era in which old certainties are disappearing faster than new arrangements are taking shape. The post-Cold War belief in an increasingly integrated global economy has given way to geopolitical competition, strategic protectionism, fractured supply chains and a renewed contest for technology, energy and critical minerals. Europe remains unsettled by war; West Asia continues to experience profound instability; the United States and China are locked in an increasingly consequential strategic and economic competition; and countries across the Global South are demanding a greater voice in the institutions that govern the international system. It is against this unsettled backdrop that the emerging IndiaCanada rapprochement deserves to be viewed. What is taking place between New Delhi and Ottawa is more than a diplomatic thaw. It has the potential to become an important example of how two democracies can move beyond a period of profound disagreement and construct a relationship based on economic complementarity, strategic autonomy and institutional dialogue. The timing could not be more consequential. The inaugural IndiaCanada Finance Ministers Economic and Financial Dialogue held in Toronto on August 27 has given the reset a concrete economic foundation. The two countries have set an aspiration to expand bilateral trade to CAD 70 billion by 2030, while India has expressed readiness to begin negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Treaty. Cooperation is also being explored in financial technology, modern payment systems, cross-border remittances, capital markets and critical minerals. (Canada ) This is no longer diplomacy conducted primarily through statements. It is diplomacy being translated into institutions. From confrontation to strategic pragmatism IndiaCanada relations suffered a severe setback following Canadian allegations concerning the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. The resulting diplomatic confrontation damaged political trust and disrupted normal high-level engagement. The lesson from that difficult period should not be that India and Canada have incompatible interests. The opposite is true. Their interests are sufficiently complementary that prolonged estrangement carries a cost for both. A mature bilateral relationship does not require two countries to agree on every question. Democracies will inevitably have differences over law, security, foreign policy and domestic politics. What matters is whether those differences are managed through evidence, due process, diplomacy and institutional channels. Canada has a responsibility to uphold its constitutional commitments, the rule of law and freedom of expression. India has an equally legitimate responsibility to protect its national security, territorial integrity and citizens from terrorism and violent extremism. These principles need not be contradictory. The present reset represents an important recognition on both sides that disagreements should be contained within the relationship rather than allowed to define it. That is the essence of mature diplomacy. Canada is looking beyond dependence Canadas strategic circumstances have changed dramatically. For generations, the United States was the overwhelmingly dominant economic and strategic partner of Canada. Geographic proximity made this inevitable and economically advantageous. But the recent intensification of USCanada trade tensions has demonstrated the vulnerability inherent in excessive dependence on a single market. Prime Minister Mark Carneys government has therefore placed greater emphasis on economic diversification and building new international partnerships. Canadas present circumstances make that strategy not merely desirable but necessary. The breakdown of recent USCanada trade negotiations and escalating tariff tensions have added urgency to Ottawas diversification strategy. (Reuters ) India naturally assumes significance in this search for diversification. India is not simply a large consumer market. It is a major economic, technological and geopolitical power with a young population, expanding infrastructure, growing energy requirements and an increasingly important role in the Indo-Pacific and the Global South. Canada, meanwhile, possesses precisely those resources and capabilities that India increasingly needs: energy, critical minerals, agricultural commodities, advanced technology, capital, research capacity and access to North American markets. The relationship therefore offers a rare combination of complementarity and scale. Indias economic rise meets Canadas resource strength The next chapter in IndiaCanada relations should be built around economics. The recent Finance Ministers Dialogue demonstrates how rapidly the agenda is expanding. The two countries are looking at financial-sector cooperation, FinTech, capital markets, payment modernisation, cross-border remittances and merchant payments. Canada and India have also discussed expanding the use of Indias Unified Payments Interface in Canada. (Canada ) This is significant because modern diplomacy increasingly operates through economic infrastructure. A successful IndiaCanada economic relationship should encompass at least six strategic pillars. First, trade and investment. The proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement should provide predictable rules for businesses and investors and create a framework extending well beyond traditional merchandise trade. Second, critical minerals. Canadas resource base and Indias manufacturing ambitions create an obvious strategic partnership. Batteries, semiconductors, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems and advanced technologies all depend upon secure mineral supply chains. Third, energy security. Indias enormous and growing energy requirements create opportunities for Canadian LNG, clean energy, nuclear cooperation and other energy technologies. Fourth, technology and artificial intelligence. Both countries possess strong technology ecosystems and substantial pools of highly educated talent. Collaboration in AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies and digital infrastructure could produce benefits well beyond the bilateral relationship. Fifth, financial cooperation. Canadian pension funds and institutional investors already have substantial exposure to India. Canada has acknowledged the significance of its long-term institutional capital in Indias development, while both sides are examining ways to deepen engagement between financial institutions and investors. (Canada ) Sixth, education and human capital. Universities, research institutions and professional networks can provide the intellectual infrastructure for the partnership. A CEPA concluded without these broader dimensions would be an opportunity missed. The Finance Ministers Dialogue: diplomacy becoming architecture The August 2026 Finance Ministers Dialogue deserves particular attention because it represents a shift from episodic diplomacy towards institutionalised economic engagement. The dialogue was established following the commitment made by Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Carney during their March 2026 meeting. Both governments have committed themselves to concluding CEPA negotiations by the end of 2026. (Canada ) This institutionalisation matters. Relationships become resilient when they are supported by permanent mechanisms rather than dependent upon individual leaders or temporary political moods. The IndiaCanada relationship now needs precisely such institutional resilience. Regular finance, trade, defence, science, technology, consular and migration dialogues should become permanent features of the relationship. The two Prime Ministers June meeting at the G7 Summit already reflected this broader approach. They welcomed progress on economic cooperation, resilient supply chains, energy security and CEPA, while also agreeing to launch negotiations on a General Security of Information Agreement and deepen defence and security cooperation. (PM of Canada ) That is a far more comprehensive relationship than the one that existed only a few years ago. The human bridge must become a strategic asset Perhaps the most extraordinary strength of IndiaCanada relations is the people-to-people connection. The Indian-origin community has become deeply embedded in Canadian economic, academic, cultural and political life. At the same time, Canada has developed generations of students, researchers, entrepreneurs and professionals with strong connections to India. This human bridge must be treated as an asset rather than a source of political contestation. Diaspora communities should never become instruments of geopolitical rivalry. Canadas commitment to multiculturalism and freedom of expression deserves respect. But freedom of expression cannot become a shield for incitement to violence or terrorism. Conversely, allegations of foreign interference or transnational repression must be investigated through credible evidence and due process rather than political rhetoric. The objective should be to create a relationship in which the Indian diaspora feels secure in Canada, and Canada feels confident that its institutions are respected by India. That is entirely achievable. Security cannot be separated from friendship No serious analysis of IndiaCanada relations can avoid the security question. India has consistently expressed concern about extremist and separatist activities emanating from Canadian soil. Canada has raised concerns regarding foreign interference and transnational repression. These concerns require dialogue, not denial. The two countries should establish a sustained senior-level security mechanism involving diplomatic, intelligence and law-enforcement agencies. Cooperation should focus on terrorism, organised crime, money laundering, extortion, cybercrime and violent extremism. The Kanishka tragedy remains a terrible reminder of what happens when terrorism transcends national boundaries. The principle should be universal: terrorism and political violence cannot be legitimised by ideology, ethnicity, religion or political grievance. India and Canada can disagree profoundly on many political matters and still cooperate against violence. Indeed, that is what mature democracies should do. Two middle powers, one changing world The deeper significance of this rapprochement lies in the character of the two countries. India and Canada are not superpowers. Neither seeks to dominate the international system. Both, however, possess substantial economic, diplomatic, technological and human capital. This makes them important middle powers. The emerging international system will increasingly depend upon such countries. India has pursued strategic autonomy, maintaining relationships with the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, the Gulf, Africa and the Global South. Canada is now attempting to diversify its external relationships while retaining its traditional partnerships. Their approaches are different, but their strategic requirement is increasingly similar: neither country wants its national interests to be determined entirely by the preferences of a larger power. This is where their partnership acquires a larger geopolitical meaning. India and Canada can help build a world of multiple partnerships rather than rigid blocs. The Indo-Pacific opportunity The Indo-Pacific provides another important area for convergence. India occupies a central strategic position in the Indian Ocean and is an essential actor in the Indo-Pacific. Canada, with its Pacific geography and expanding interest in the region, can become a constructive partner. Cooperation in maritime security, critical-mineral supply chains, infrastructure, clean energy, technology and freedom of navigation can strengthen the broader regional architecture. India has also supported Canadas engagement with the Indian Ocean Rim Association, reflecting a growing recognition of the importance of Canadian participation in the wider Indo-Pacific framework. (PM of Canada ) The relationship should therefore not be confined to bilateral geography. It can become part of a larger Indo-Pacific strategy. From reset to strategic partnership The danger now is complacency. Diplomatic reconciliation can be fragile if it is not converted into institutional habits. India and Canada should therefore pursue a structured five-year roadmap. They should conclude CEPA with ambition and balance; begin serious investment-treaty negotiations; establish permanent financial and security dialogues; expand cooperation in critical minerals and energy; strengthen university and research partnerships; and create mechanisms for regular consultation between parliamentarians, businesses, civil society and diaspora representatives. The objective should be to ensure that no future bilateral disagreement can once again bring the entire relationship to a halt. The true test of diplomacy is not whether countries remain friendly when they agree. It is whether they remain engaged when they disagree. A partnership suited to the twenty-first century The IndiaCanada relationship should not be described merely as a return to normalcy. The old normal itself has disappeared. The international system today is more fragmented, more competitive and more uncertain. Economic security has become national security. Supply chains have become strategic assets. Technology has become a component of geopolitical power. Critical minerals have become as important to future economies as oil was to the industrial age. In such a world, countries need trusted partners across regions. India needs Canada for resources, capital, technology, education and access to North American markets. Canada needs India for economic diversification, a vast and growing market, technology partnerships, investment opportunities and a stronger connection with the Indo-Pacific. But both need something even more important: dependable democratic partnerships in an uncertain international environment. That is why the present IndiaCanada reset should be seen as an opportunity of historic proportions. The task before New Delhi and Ottawa is not to forget their disagreements. It is to develop the political maturity to prevent those disagreements from destroying the larger relationship. The future should move from estrangement to engagement, from episodic diplomacy to institutional partnership, from suspicion to evidence-based cooperation, and from limited commerce to comprehensive economic interdependence. If that transformation succeeds, India and Canada will have achieved something larger than a bilateral reconciliation. They will have demonstrated that democracies can disagree without becoming adversaries; that strategic autonomy does not mean strategic isolation; and that economic interdependence can coexist with national sovereignty. In a fragmented world, that lesson matters. The future international order will not be built only by the great powers. It will also be shaped by countries willing to create bridges across geopolitical divides. India and Canada have an opportunity to become such bridge-builders. Their relationship can be a model of what twenty-first-century diplomacy should look like: principled but pragmatic, sovereign but interconnected, commercially ambitious but strategically responsible, and capable of turning disagreement into dialogue rather than estrangement. The reset has begun. The real challenge now is to give it permanence, purpose and strategic depth. In a world increasingly divided into competing camps, India and Canada should choose partnershipnot because they agree on everything, but because they understand that their shared interests are greater than their differences. (The author is a political analyst, a constitutional thinker and a senior advocate in the Supreme Court of India)
Voices, Not Victory: The Struggle for Youth Power
PROF. (DR) SUNIL GOYAL Indias youth policies have entered a new phase. The emphasis is no longer confined to enrolment in schools, recruitment into training programmes or participation in sporting events. The larger ambition is to create young citizens who can lead, innovate and shape the countrys future. This is essential for the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, but it will succeed only if participation is transformed into genuine power. The figures suggest considerable progress. More than 50 lakh young people took part in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 quiz, leading to the identification of 6,000 youth leaders for a district-level database. The My Bharat platform has registered over 2.22 crore young people, while the National Service Scheme grew from 34.09 lakh volunteers in 201415 to 38.90 lakh in 202526. These developments point to a growing culture of civic engagement. However, participation should not become a numbers game. A youth platform is meaningful only when young people can influence decisions, monitor public programmes and see their ideas implemented. A quiz, a volunteering certificate or a short-term internship can generate enthusiasm, but leadership requires sustained responsibility and institutional access. Young citizens must be involved in local planning, municipal initiatives, school management, environmental action and public accountability. Digital platforms can help build this bridge. The Academic Bank of Credits, the National Credit Framework, SWAYAM and DIKSHA are expanding flexible and technology-enabled learning. More than 35.27 crore APAAR IDs had reportedly been issued by August 2026, while SWAYAM had recorded over 6.5 crore enrolments. These systems can make education more portable and accessible, especially for learners who cannot follow a conventional academic path. Yet digitisation also carries risks. Access to a platform does not mean equal access to learning. Poor connectivity, limited devices, language barriers and inadequate digital literacy can exclude precisely those students who need public support the most. Every digital reform must therefore be accompanied by investment in teachers, community facilities, accessible content and offline alternatives. Employment is another crucial measure of empowerment. The unemployment rate cited in the government backgrounder fell from 7.71 per cent in 2014 to 4.2 per cent in 2025. Skill programmes, apprenticeships and the Prime Ministers Internship Scheme are intended to improve employability. The internship scheme alone provided 1,64,902 opportunities across 31 sectors by August 12, 2026. But employment statistics must be read alongside job quality, informality, wages and security. A young person cannot be considered empowered if work is temporary, underpaid and disconnected from a viable career. Entrepreneurship offers an alternative route, with recognised start-ups rising to more than 2.47 lakh. But the start-up narrative should not obscure the needs of millions who seek ordinary employment. Economic policy must support both innovation-driven enterprises and labour-intensive sectors capable of creating large numbers of stable jobs. The same principle applies to sports and health. Khelo India has supported athletes, academies and infrastructure, while adolescent-friendly clinics and Tele-MANAS have expanded health and mental-health services. These are valuable investments, but they must reach smaller towns, villages and vulnerable communities. Mental health, substance-use prevention and physical fitness should be treated as essential public services, not optional additions. The true measure of youth empowerment is not how many young people are registered, trained or invited to participate. It is whether they possess the capabilities, confidence and institutional voice to shape their own lives and the country around them. Indias young citizens should not merely be mobilised for national goals; they must be trusted with a meaningful role in defining those goals. (The author is an Eminent S ocial S cientist , P rofessor and C olumnist , presently working at the Department of Higher Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh. He can be reached at email gasspub@gmail.com )
The Clock India Has Not Built Yet
TECHNOLOGY & NATIONAL SECURITY In 1999, during the Kargil conflict, India asked the United States for GPS data over the heights and was turned down. That refusal is the founding document of India's own satellite navigation programme. NavIC exists because somebody in Washington decided Indian soldiers did not need to know where they were standing. Twenty-seven years on, the government has made Indian time legally binding. On 27 August, the Department of Consumer Affairs notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, as G.S.R. 761(E). Indian Standard Time becomes the only lawful reference for civil, commercial and legal purposes. For telecommunications, financial services, energy and data centres, the rules also name the sources time may be drawn from. GPS is not one of them. Four weeks earlier, the same government had told Parliament that NavIC could no longer fix a position on its own. A mandate arrives before the machinery Rule 7 is the widest clause. No entity may use, display or record any time reference other than IST, for any purpose. Storing timestamps in Coordinated Universal Time is ordinary practice in server logs worldwide. Whether the rule reaches that, or only the time an organisation holds out as official, the text does not say. MediaNama, which reported the rules first, has asked the department and has no answer yet. Rule 6(4) then makes accuracy the responsibility of whoever uses the signal rather than whoever supplies it, and Rule 6(5) requires that user to monitor deviation, log it, and prove traceability to the national standard. A stock exchange does this already. A cooperative bank or a regional internet provider in Srinagar does not. Rule 9(6) extends redundancy obligations to defence, power grids, telecommunications, banking and data centres, then adds enterprises and an open-ended etcetera. That is a scope with no visible edge. The rules take effect 180 days after gazette publication, placing commencement in early 2027. The constellation that cannot navigate On 29 July, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Space Dr Jitendra Singh told the House that only three NavIC satellites still deliver positioning, navigation and timing service. Four are needed for a fix. His wording was careful. NavIC cannot provide standalone positioning, he said, but its timing service is functional. The distinction is real. Positioning needs a fourth satellite to solve for the error inside the receiver's own clock. Timing is a lighter demand. The difficulty is the sentence after it. Users face no operational vulnerability, the reply said, because Indian receivers work in a multi-constellation environment combining NavIC with GPS, Galileo and GLONASS. The armed forces do the same. One arm of the government defends the condition of NavIC by pointing at GPS. Another arm, four weeks later, writes GPS out of the authorised list for the sectors where failure hurts most. The rest of the picture is thin. IRNSS-1B went up in 2014 and has outlived its ten-year design life. NVS-02 was stranded in transfer orbit in January 2025 after a valve failure. NVS-03 sits ready at Sriharikota with a launch expected in early September, and two more are to follow without a date. Why a clock is a target Between November 2023 and February 2025, airlines reported 465 GPS interference and spoofing incidents in Indian airspace, a figure the Civil Aviation Ministry has confirmed in Parliament. Most were in the Amritsar and Jammu corridors. Readers here will not need that geography explained. The problem has since moved inland. Spoofing was reported around Indira Gandhi International Airport late last year, with interference logged at Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru. The DGCA now wants pilots and controllers to report a GNSS anomaly within ten minutes. Timing sits underneath much more than aviation. Mobile networks hand a call from one tower to the next on the assumption that both agree about the microsecond. Power grids compare phase measurements across state boundaries. Every log a forensic investigation depends on is a claim about when something happened. That is why time is worth attacking. An adversary who shifts your clock steals nothing. He corrupts the record that any later inquiry will read. Which is also the strongest argument for the new rules. GPS is a foreign military signal, it was withheld from India once, and it is being interfered with along the western border now. Two routes to the same room The objection is not to the direction. It is to the order of operations. Rule 8(2) obliges the Director, Legal Metrology to publish the addresses and access protocols of every authorised timing service. No such list is public. Engineers were asking for exactly this in 2022, when CERT-In first told organisations to synchronise their clocks with NIC or NPL servers. Publication is now a legal duty and still has not happened. Capacity is no clearer. Answering an RTI filed by MediaNama in December 2022, CSIR-NPL said it ran 20 NTP servers, all of them at one location in Delhi. NIC declined to give a count, citing security. Those figures are nearly four years old, and nothing public has replaced them. Then there is the part that is easy to miss. NavIC does not keep independent time. Published metrology work on the IRNSS Network Timing Facility describes its time scales as linked to UTC(NPLI), the realisation of universal time maintained at CSIR-NPL in Delhi. For a bank in Jammu, NavIC and the national time servers are not two independent sources of truth. They are two routes to the same laboratory. The rules also decline to say how accurate is accurate enough. Rule 2(a) defines accuracy as conformity to IST without a millisecond or microsecond figure anywhere in eight pages, and Rule 10 provides for audits against a standard the text never states. Rule 11 says a breach is punishable under the Act without naming a section or an amount, and Rule 8(5) lets the Director charge a fee for legally mandated time. Bottom Line Sovereign time is the right objective. A country that refused a navigation signal during a war should not run its banks and its grid on a foreign military system it cannot audit or repair. But a mandate is not a capability, and withdrawing the fallback before the primary is ready produces exposure with better paperwork. Three things ought to be public before these rules bite. The authorised source list Rule 8(2) already requires. The current number and physical distribution of NTP and PTP servers at NPL and NIC. And an answer to a question nobody in government has yet been asked: what happens to Indian time if the Delhi facility goes dark? (The author studies Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA. He is interested in emerging technologies and innovation, and can be reached on LinkedIn at @arssh-kumar14)
Building All-Season Tourism in Kashmir
Kashmir has long been celebrated for its beauty, but beauty alone cannot sustain an economy. For decades, the Valleys tourism narrative has risen and fallen with the seasons, peaking in spring and summer and slowing sharply when winter arrives. That pattern has made the sector vulnerable to weather, uncertainty, and shocks. If Jammu and Kashmir is serious about long-term prosperity, then all-season tourism must move from slogan to strategy. The idea is not new. Successive governments have spoken of winter tourism, adventure tourism, wellness tourism, heritage tourism and religious tourism. Yet the ground reality has often lagged behind the promise. A destination cannot call itself year-round if its transport links are fragile, its hospitality infrastructure remains uneven, and its peripheral tourist circuits are left underdeveloped. Real diversification requires planning, investment and consistency, not just promotional campaigns. Kashmir has everything it needs to become a true all-season destination. Snow-covered landscapes can attract winter sports enthusiasts. The Valleys rivers, forests, orchards and meadows can support eco-tourism and nature tourism. Its shrines, monasteries, cultural traditions and cuisine can draw visitors beyond the conventional sightseeing calendar. Gurez, Bangus, Doodhpathri, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and the urban heritage of Srinagar all have the potential to remain relevant throughout the year, provided they are developed responsibly and connected properly. But tourism growth cannot be built on fragile foundations. The first requirement is dependable infrastructure. Roads must remain open and safe. Airports, rail connectivity and local transport must work in a coordinated manner. Power supply, water availability, waste management and emergency services must be strengthened in tourist zones. If a visitor encounters poor facilities or unsafe conditions, no amount of branding will bring them back. The second requirement is policy continuity. Tourism needs long-term vision, not seasonal announcements. The administration must involve stakeholders hoteliers, transporters, guides, artisans, skiers, trekkers, farmers and youth in shaping tourism policy. Local communities should not be treated as spectators in a sector that depends on their land, labour and hospitality. When tourism benefits the people, it becomes sustainable. When it excludes them, it becomes shallow. The third requirement is balance. Kashmir must not chase numbers alone. Overcrowding in fragile destinations, unregulated construction and environmental neglect will only damage the very asset that draws tourists in the first place. All-season tourism must therefore be eco-sensitive tourism. The Valleys natural wealth is not unlimited, and its preservation is inseparable from its economic future. There is also a larger lesson here. Kashmir cannot afford to depend on a single season, a single circuit or a single narrative. A mature tourism economy is one that can endure snowfall, rainfall, political noise and market shifts alike. That is the kind of resilience the Valley now needs. All-season tourism, then, is not merely about attracting more visitors. It is about building confidence in Kashmirs future. If pursued seriously, it can create jobs, expand livelihoods, support local enterprise and project a more stable image of the Valley. But to succeed, it must be treated as a public priority, not a passing headline.
Junk food has become one of the most visible signs of changing urban life. It is quick, affordable, heavily marketed and widely consumed, especially among children and young adults. But beneath its convenience lies a public health problem that is growing steadily, silently and dangerously. If Kashmir is to build a healthier future, then the spread of junk food must be understood not as a harmless lifestyle trend, but as a serious social concern. The appeal of junk food is obvious. In fast-moving cities and busy households, it offers instant gratification. Packaged snacks, sugary drinks, fried items and processed meals are everywhere outside schools, along roadsides, in markets and even in places where healthier alternatives should be the norm. Their low cost and easy availability make them attractive, but their long-term cost is far greater. Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, digestive problems and poor nutrition are all linked to regular consumption of such food. The most worrying aspect is that the damage often begins early. Children and teenagers are being exposed to junk food at an age when habits are formed, and bodies are still developing. Once a taste for excessive sugar, salt and fat is established, it becomes difficult to reverse. What starts as a snack can slowly become a pattern, and what appears to be a small dietary choice can shape a lifetime of health risks. This is not merely a matter of personal discipline. Public health is also shaped by the environment people live in. When unhealthy food is aggressively advertised, when school surroundings are filled with fast-food vendors, and when healthier options remain expensive or inaccessible, the burden cannot be placed only on families. The system itself encourages bad choices. That is why the response must also be collective. Schools must play a stronger role in building awareness about nutrition. Parents must be more conscious of what children consume outside the home. The food industry must be held accountable for misleading claims and poor-quality offerings. And the government must consider tighter regulation around advertising, labelling and the sale of unhealthy food near educational institutions. Public campaigns alone will not be enough unless they are backed by practical action. At the same time, healthier food must be made easier to choose. Fresh produce, local meals and traditional diets should be promoted not as old-fashioned habits, but as healthier and more sustainable alternatives. Kashmir has a rich food culture rooted in balance, seasonality and natural ingredients. That tradition deserves revival in an age where convenience is steadily replacing care. Junk food is not just a matter of taste. It is a reflection of how modern society often sacrifices health for speed. If ignored, its impact will continue to deepen, especially among the young. If addressed seriously, however, it can become an opportunity to restore healthier habits and stronger public awareness. A society that normalizes junk food as a daily staple should not be surprised when it faces a rising health crisis. The choice before us is simple: continue paying for cheap convenience with expensive illness, or begin rebuilding a food culture that protects rather than weakens life.
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NC, BJP set for political face-off today in Srinagar
Srinagar, Sept 1: Jammu and Kashmir is set for a political face-off today with the ruling National Conference (NC) and opposition BJP announcing protests against each other over issues ranging from restoration of statehood to the Omar Abdullah Governments alleged failure to fulfil its electoral commitments. The National Conference has announced that its workers will peacefully gherao BJP headquarters in Jammu and Srinagar, demanding accountability from the Union Government over promises made in Parliament and before the Supreme Court regarding restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. In a post on X, the NC said its demands included constitutional guarantees, restoration of statehood, clearance of the reservation file and justice for the people of J&K. The party maintained that the mandate of the people of Jammu and Kashmir was not a blank cheque and should be respected. The NCs announcement comes a day after the BJP announced its plan to gherao the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar, accusing the Omar Abdullah-led Government of failing to deliver on its electoral promises. BJP J&K spokesperson Altaf Thakur has targeted the Government over the recent 6.83 per cent increase in power tariffs, describing the hike as unjustified and a burden on the common people. Thakur has also questioned the Government over its promises of 200 units of free electricity, 12 gas cylinders, one lakh jobs and free ration, alleging that the commitments made to the electorate remain unfulfilled. The BJP is expected to raise these issues during its protest outside the Civil Secretariat, seeking accountability from the Omar Abdullah Government over its performance and policy decisions. The simultaneous protests are set to bring the NC and BJP face-to-face politically, with both parties seeking to put the spotlight on issues they believe directly concern the people of Jammu and Kashmir. While the NC is seeking to shift the focus towards the Centres commitment on statehood and other constitutional and political issues, the BJP is training its guns on the UT administration over governance, power tariffs and implementation of electoral promises. Jammu and Kashmir was reorganised into the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in August 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370. The Supreme Court, in December 2023, upheld the constitutional validity of the Centres decision. With the Assembly now scheduled to meet later this month, today's parallel protests are likely to set the tone for a politically charged session, with both the ruling party and opposition preparing to press their respective agendas.
Intensify narco-terror ops, monitor social media: LG
Srinagar, Sep 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called for an aggressive area domination strategy to decisively eliminate emerging threats. He instructed the senior officials to maintain sustained pressure on terror networks and enhance ground-level operational synergy. Chairing a high-level review meeting with senior officials, Sinha assessed the security apparatus and strategic preparedness across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Emphasising that public trust is vital to the security apparatus, the LG directed police officials to foster direct engagement with the public, designating specific hours for citizen interaction and grievance redressal. Reviewing the functioning at the police station level, he underscored the necessity of transparent, impartial and sensitive complaint handling, directing officers to conduct investigations with absolute professionalism. The police must maintain a strong and continuous engagement with the public. Every genuine grievance must be addressed with sensitivity and every investigation must be conducted with absolute fairness, transparency and impartiality, he said. The Lieutenant Governor commended the Jammu and Kashmir Police and security agencies for their effective action against drug smugglers. He directed officials to intensify operations against narco-terror networks and enhance monitoring of emerging digital threats. Highlighting the emerging challenges in the cyber and social media space, the Lieutenant Governor directed for close monitoring of social media platforms to counter anti-national propaganda, digital misinformation and online blackmailing. During the meeting, the DGP and Principal Secretary Home apprised the Lieutenant Governor of the overall security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir. IGPs, DIGs and Divisional Commissioners briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the security situation in their respective areas, anti-terror operations, law and order, drug smuggling and other emerging challenges. The meeting also held comprehensive and detailed deliberations on a wide range of other critical issues. LG Sinha instructed all officers to maintain heightened operational vigilance, seamless inter-agency coordination and a proactive approach to safeguarding peace and maintaining law and order in the UT. The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, DGP; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary Home Department; S.J.M. Gillani, Special DG Coordination PHQ; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; M.K. Sinha, ADGP, CID; Sujit Kumar, IGP Kashmir; Tejinder Singh, IGP Jammu; Sarah Rizvi, IGP, Crime Branch; Divisional Commissioners; DIGs and other senior officials.
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Kargil, Sept 1: The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has extended its support to the proposed KargilLeh Padyatra, scheduled to be held from September 10 to 24, with social activist Sandeep Pandey and KDA co-chairman Sajjad Kargili set to lead the foot march. The KDA body said the padyatra would be conducted as a peaceful democratic initiative and maintained that the participants would make every effort to ensure that the entire journey remained peaceful. Addressing a press conference KDA representatives said the organisers were in continuous coordination with the APEX body, volunteers, stakeholders and other concerned groups to ensure smooth conduct of the march. They said the core committee would hold regular discussions and coordinate on a daily basis throughout the preparations and during the padyatra. We promise that we will keep it peaceful at any cost. Our entire team is ready for this, the KDA said, adding that Sajjad Kargili would remain in continuous coordination with the APEX team, volunteers, stakeholders and the media. The organisers confirmed that the march would be held on foot from September 10 to September 24, describing it as an important and potentially historic journey in the recent history of Ladakh. The KDA also said that the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) was extending support to the initiative, with its members expected to remain associated with the programme. The alliance said coordination among the different institutions and stakeholders would be maintained during the course of the padyatra. The KDA reiterated that its primary focus would remain on the four-point agenda jointly pursued by the KDA and APEX body, asserting that the organisations did not want the movement to be diverted from its core demands. The alliance says that various measures and announcements by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the UT administration were aimed at diverting public attention from the four-point agenda. Responding to criticism from the BJP that the KDA and APEX were merely engaging in drama, the alliance strongly defended its movement and questioned the nature of recent administrative measures, including those relating to reservations, domicile and proposed councils. The KDA maintained that its demand was for constitutional safeguards and stronger, constitutionally guaranteed councils for Ladakh, rather than measures it described as temporary concessions. The KDA claimed that people in Ladakh were aware of what it described as such attempts and continued to support the joint KDA-APEX platform. Issuing an appeal beyond Ladakh, the KDA said the initiative was not only for Ladakhis and Kargilis but also for people who support democratic and human-rights causes. The alliance said the September 1024 foot march would seek to bring together people from different regions and backgrounds on a common platform while maintaining peace and discipline throughout the journey.
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Dar stresses accountable grassroots governance
Kupwara, Sep 1: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Departments Javid Ahmad Dar on Tuesday inaugurated the Block Development Council (BDC) building at Kralgund in Kupwara, describing it as an important step towards strengthening grassroots democratic institutions. MLA Langate Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad accompanied the minister during the visit. Constructed at a cost of Rs 97 lakh, the new building will provide a dedicated facility for the functioning of the BDC and enable residents to raise developmental concerns and grievances with the authorities without travelling long distances. Addressing a gathering on the occasion, Dar said strengthening Panchayati Raj institutions was central to the government's vision of decentralised and people-oriented development. He stressed that elected representatives and local communities must have a meaningful role in identifying priorities, planning development works and monitoring their implementation. The minister emphasised transparency and accountability in the execution of government projects and directed officials to ensure proper utilisation of public funds, adherence to approved norms and timely completion of works. Every rupee of public money must translate into tangible development and public benefit, Dar said, stressing the need for accessible and accountable government institutions. He also called for greater attention to rural, remote and far-flung areas and urged officials to maintain close coordination with elected representatives and local communities. Regular field visits, effective grievance redressal and continuous monitoring of projects, he said, were essential for ensuring quality and timely delivery. MLA Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad highlighted the developmental potential of Kupwara, particularly in agriculture, horticulture and rural development. He called for focused interventions and sustained investment in these sectors to strengthen rural livelihoods and create employment and income opportunities. Director Rural Development Kashmir, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Assistant Commissioner Development Handwara and other senior officials, besides a large number of local residents, were present on the occasion.
Arif Mohammed Khan calls for integrity, empathy in governance
New Delhi, Sep 1: Emphasising the ethical responsibilities of public office, Arif Mohammed Khan has called for greater integrity, empathy, fairness and non-discrimination in governance, describing Rajdharma as an enduring ethic of public responsibility. Khan made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at Reimagining Governance: Discourse for Excellence (RGDE), organised by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on August 31 under the aegis of the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS). Speaking to senior officers and officials from EPFO and PDUNASS, including officers participating virtually from field offices across the country, Khan said Rajdharma concerns not only the exercise of public power but also the manner in which authority is used in the service of citizens. He described Dharma as a principle of righteous conduct and moral obligation, stressing that public officials must recognise the dignity and worth of every individual. He underlined the importance of sincerity, honesty, self-restraint and non-discrimination in public life. Drawing on Indian spiritual and civilisational traditions, including the Upanishads and teachings associated with Shankaracharya, Khan said public service should be approached as service to humanity, requiring fairness and sensitivity towards citizens. He also stressed that while rules, systems and technology are essential to modern administration, they cannot replace human qualities such as empathy, cultural awareness and ethical judgement. Central Provident Fund Commissioner Ramesh Krishnamurthi linked the discussion to EPFOs responsibility towards millions of workers, pensioners and their families. He emphasised the need to balance legal compliance with empathy and citizen-centric service, particularly in handling claims, pensions and grievances. PDUNASS Director Kumar Rohit highlighted the relevance of Rajdharma to contemporary administration, drawing on the Bharat-Milap episode from the Ramcharitmanas to underline the principle of equitable and responsible governance. The session also featured an interactive discussion with officers on applying ethical values in day-to-day administration, particularly while balancing rules, individual circumstances and technology-driven systems. The programme was moderated by Prashant Sharma, RPFC-I, and concluded with a reaffirmation of PDUNASSs focus on learning, reflection and excellence in public service.
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Bukhari urges unity to protect J&K Bank
Srinagar, Sep 1: Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari has urged political parties, civil society groups, business organisations and other stakeholders across Jammu and Kashmir to come together to protect what he described as the interests and character of Jammu & Kashmir Bank. In an appeal, Bukhari expressed concern over what he termed the banks gradual drift away from the interests of the people of J&K, citing four key developments. He alleged that the bank was reducing credit growth within the Union Territory while expanding operations outside J&K, pursuing a recruitment proposal that could affect employment opportunities for local youth, providing inadequate representation from J&K on its Board of Directors, and considering a shift of its headquarters from Srinagar. These developments cannot be dismissed as routine administrative matters, Bukhari said, arguing that they had a direct bearing on the economic interests of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He called on all political and social forces to rise above party lines and formulate a common strategy to ensure that the bank remains focused on serving the people of J&K. Bukhari also highlighted the shareholding of residents of Jammu and Kashmir, claiming that they collectively hold more than 52 percent of the banks shares and are therefore its principal stakeholders. He appealed to political parties, civil society groups, intellectuals, lawyers, business organisations and the Chambers of Commerce in Jammu and the Valley to collectively raise their concerns. The time to act is now, Bukhari said, stressing that the bank should remain rooted in Jammu and Kashmir and continue to prioritise the interests of the people of the region.
BJP challenges Omar on statehood mandate
Srinagar, Sep 1: Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Tuesday challenged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to resign and seek a fresh mandate if restoration of statehood is the principal issue on which the National Conference government wants a public verdict. Reacting to the National Conference's announcement of a peaceful protest outside BJP offices in Jammu and Srinagar on Wednesday over the Centre's commitments on restoration of statehood, Sharma accused the ruling party of diverting attention from its alleged failures on governance, employment and other election promises. If the National Conference has the courage, let Omar Abdullah resign and fight fresh elections only on the issue of statehood. The people of Jammu and Kashmir will show you your place, Sharma said. The BJP leader said the National Conference had sought votes in the Assembly elections on several promises, including 200 units of free electricity, no smart meters, 10 kg of ration, one lakh jobs and restoration of Article 370. Today, they are trying to portray statehood as the main issue simply to divert attention from their failures, he said. Sharma also questioned the timing of the NC's proposed protest, alleging that it was intended to dilute the BJP's announced Secretariat Gherao over employment concerns affecting Jammu and Kashmir's youth. He alleged that around 25,000 job opportunities were being compromised through outsourcing and contractual arrangements, claiming that merit and transparency were being undermined. He further alleged that recommendations of National Conference workers were being given undue importance in the distribution of employment opportunities.
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Srinagar, Sept 1: Jammu Kashmir Casual Daily Wagers Forum (JKCDWF) on Tuesday staged a protest to press the government over their demands and asked the government to make public the report of a committee formed six months back for the regularization of their services. Dozens of casual and daily wager employees assembled at Srinagars press enclave today and raised slogans in favour of their demands. Forum President Sajad Ahmad Parray while speaking to the media persons said that they had already announced a peaceful protest on September 1 to demand immediate action on the long-pending issue of regularisation of 61,000 daily wagers. Today, a small group of employees have gathered here to raise the voice over the genuine demands, he said. Criticizing the government yet again for ignoring their plights, the Forum President said that the employees along with their families have voted in favour of the incumbent regime, but in return they forget their promises, rather prefer to raise the salaries of MLAs. The daily wagers and casual labourers employees are being given Rs 9,000 per month and it is not possible to survive on this amid the rising inflation, he said, adding that the opposition must also not act as mute spectators, but raise the genuine voices of the employees. The elections are coming closer and you will get the reply soon in case our genuine demands are not met, he said. Demanding regularization of their services, the employees headed by Forum President Sajad Ahmad Parray, said that the report of a committee formed for the regularization of the daily wagers six months ago, should be made public as well. The employees also demanded the restoration of the old pension scheme.
Kashmirs film festival opens to global cinema
Srinagar, Sep 1: The sixth edition of the International Film Festival of Kashmir (IFFK) began at Tagore Hall, Srinagar on Tuesday, showcasing films from across the world and bringing together filmmakers, artists, students and cinema enthusiasts. The two-day festival is being organised by Kashmir Valley Theatre and Hot Ice Films to provide a platform for filmmakers, researchers, students and audiences to engage with diverse cinematic voices and contemporary film culture. The opening day featured films from India, China, France, Iran, Switzerland, the US, Australia, the UK, Morocco, Nepal and Iraq. The screenings explored themes including identity, grief, healing, social inequality, relationships, freedom, displacement and contemporary human experiences. Among the films screened were Baand by Ali Emran, Rose de Chine by Hugo Bou, Unchain by Amen Sahraei, 1:10 by Sinan Taner, Acid City, Candy Bar, You Know The Rules, Albatross, Anaar Daana, Dear Panther, Maryam, Family Man and Corona Animals. Festival Director Yaqut Mushtaq said the event was aimed not only at screening films but also at promoting media education, film studies, research and experiential learning. He said the festival provides students and emerging filmmakers an opportunity to engage with independent and international cinema while encouraging interaction among filmmakers, academics, artists and audiences. With its international programming and focus on independent cinema, IFFK seeks to strengthen Kashmirs film culture and connect the region with wider global conversations on cinema.
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Shillong, Sep 1:The East Khasi Hills district administration has issued show-cause notices to the two organisers of a disruptive fishing competition at Mawryngkneng and directed police to register an FIR against them for alleged violations of the conditions laid down when permission was granted for the event. East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal today [] The post Police to file FIR against disruptive fishing competition organisers first appeared on Highland Post .
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Shillong, Sep 1:Pet owners in Shillongs Laban and surrounding areas could face fines, penalties and even criminal cases for violations of prescribed norms, as the district administration launches a pilot programme to tackle rising dog-bite cases and work towards the elimination of human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030. Under the order issued as part [] The post Pilot project launched in Laban to combat rabies first appeared on Highland Post .
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Shillong, Sep 1:The Achik Holistic Awakening Movement (AHAM) detained a truck allegedly transporting bamboo illegally and handed it over to the Forest Department. The truck, bearing registration number AS 01 AC 5129 and fully loaded with bamboo, was intercepted on Sunday at around 5:30 pm at Debajani near Gopinathkilla under South West Garo Hills district. [] The post AHAM seizes bamboo-laden truck, hands over to forest dept first appeared on Highland Post .
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Shillong, Sep 1:The Centre for Internal Security Analysis (CISA) will organise the Meghalaya pre-event event of the North Eastern Regional Dialogue on Internal Security (NERDIS-2026) on Tuesday. The dialogue will bring together security practitioners, police and defence officials, academics and policy experts to discuss border challenges, internal security, development and resilience. Dr P.J. Khache, Allahabad [] The post CISA to hold Meghalaya pre-event for NERDIS first appeared on Highland Post .
Balyaspandanam to be rolled out for Anganwadi children in Keralam
Balyaspandanam will be jointly implemented by the Women and Child Development department and the Health and Family Welfare department as part of the governments 100-day programme
HC stays single judge order stalling Kalyana Lakshmi, Shaadi Mubarak schemes
TG wants tripartite partnership to focus on critical minerals exploration, research
Lam Research Corporation, a U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing equipment and solutions firm, said that as part of the companys corporate social responsibility initiative, it would launch Lam Research Skill Development Programme
Trinamool worker tortured in custody over signboard dispute, says Abhishek Banerjee
Abhishek Banerjee said the BJP government in West Bengal was living in a pools paradise by attempting to crush the Trinamool; he said that people have the final say in a democracy
KNRUHS reopens MBBS, BDS management quota registration for 2026-27
Vizag slum redevelopment: residential complex planned for 177 families in Velampeta
Each family to get a 410 sft flat free of cost; rental assistance of 3,000 per month to be provided until completion of the houses
Delhi High Court questions police over failure to arrest key accused in child trafficking case
Nepal PM Shah links devastating floods to climate change
Kathmandu, Sep 1: Nepals Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday said that the devastating flood that entered Rasuwa through the Bhotekoshi River bordering Tibet last week was due to climate change. There is no doubt that climate change has caused this disaster, as it has been confirmed that the temperature in the Himalayan region has [] The post Nepal PM Shah links devastating floods to climate change first appeared on Highland Post .
CPI(M) seeks permanent solution to Visakhapatnam water shortage
Special Incentive Package Announced for Rooftop Solar Power
A special incentive package has been announced for installing rooftop solar power systems with battery storage, with the price of electricity generated under the scheme set at Tk 10.50 per unit. The Power Division issued a notification in this regard on Tuesday. According to the notification, considering the current market prices and the rates received through various tenders by the Power Division, the maximum cost of generating rooftop solar electricity with battery storage has been set at Tk 8 per unit. As part of the special incentive, a 20 percent profit and an 11.25 percent premium have been added to the generation cost, bringing the price of electricity to Tk 10.50 per unit. If any consumer is able to install such a solar power system at a cost lower than the prescribed amount, the savings will be considered as the consumers share of profit. Under the Net Metering Guideline, 2025, consumers who install rooftop solar power systems by February 28, 2027, and supply surplus electricity to the national grid after meeting their own consumption, will receive Tk 10.50 per unit for electricity supplied to the grid for the next three years, until February 28, 2030. Electricity distribution companies will maintain [] The post Special Incentive Package Announced for Rooftop Solar Power appeared first on Energy Bangla .
Nepal floods: Death toll crosses 1,000 as rescuers recover more bodies; nearly 4,000 still missing
Kathmandu, Sep 1: The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal surged to 1,050 on Tuesday, with security forces recovering more bodies from eight districts of the country, officials said. Rescuers struggled to trace those stranded amid intermittent rainfall and a fresh flood alert as water levels rose in rivers across eastern, central [] The post Nepal floods: Death toll crosses 1,000 as rescuers recover more bodies; nearly 4,000 still missing first appeared on Highland Post .
Woman drowns twin daughters, attempts to kill self
Supreme Court extends Kalyani family dispute mediation process till October-end
In view of the mediation proceedings pending between theparties, the parties may request the Court(s) concerned to deferthe hearing in the pending cases, says the order
Mansoor Ali Khans Mahadevapura voter-roll complaint forwarded to ECI
BJP protests exclusion of Kalaburagi from drought-hit list
Declare drought within eight days or face Kalaburagi bandh
Undertrial escapes; Two constables suspended
Congress protests FIR against Rahul Gandhi over purification ritual remarks
