Keeping pace with climate shock events
Disasters across South Asia expose unequal vulnerabilities and the need for a collective regional response
The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister also announces that her party will contest all elections across the country, however big or small, on its own
Sixth day of Maratha Reservation protest: Supporters block major national highways
According to police, the influx of people visiting Antarwali Sarati has been increasing. In the meantime, a bandh was announced in Jalna on Thursday to extend support to the protest.
Auto, taxi unions in Delhi seek fare hike amid rising CNG prices
Self-governance needed to address local issues: MP Sribharat
Congresss criticism of GDP figures is a dimagi Naxal mindset: BJP
BJP MP Anil Baluni said rebasing did not begin with Prime Minister Narendra Modis tenure, the present exercise was the ninth such revision since Independence, and there were five revisions when the Congress was in power
Two NDMC employees killed on way home, SUV driver arrested
BRICS Summit: police review security cover;
Two women scribes allege Delhi Police beat them with sticks; force denies charges
Karnataka: Report on plugging exam and recruitment loopholes sought
Organised Crime Intelligence Unit develops web application to track criminals and cases
The responsive application, developed exclusively for officers and personnel serving in the OCIU, can be accessed through computers, mobile phones and tablets
Anbumani urges T.N. govt. to step up opposition to Mekedatu dam
SIR preparation under JJ Act crucial: CJ Aparesh Kumar Singh
Woman dies after assault in Nanmangalam, one person arrested
Justices G. Jayachandran and E. Manoharan request State Public Prosecutor R. John Sathyan to convey the order to the Superintendent of Police
Register for Janmashtami contest before Sept. 7
Heated exchange in T.N. Assembly as Udhayanidhi Stalin questions govt on poor law and order
Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin charged that law and order situation has deteriorated since the TVK-led government assumed office in May
7th edition of quiz on eyes held
Gold ornaments and cash looted from temple in Chengam
KRAFTON India, IIT-M launch KIGI Academy to build game development talent ecosystem
The programme is open to the students of the institution
Collector inaugurates Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Tiruvannamalai
NC to observe Sheikh Abdullahs 43rd death anniversary on Sept 8
Srinagar, Sep 3: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar on Thursday chaired a meeting at the party headquarters, Nawai Subah, to finalise preparations for the 43rd death anniversary of party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. In a statement, the party said that the National Conference will observe the death anniversary on September 8 with programmes planned across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Sagar said Quran Khwani and Fateh Khwani would begin at dawn at Sheikh Abdullahs mausoleum in Naseem Bagh, Hazratbal. Party leaders and workers will offer Fateh Khwani, pay floral tributes and lay a floral chadar at the mausoleum. National Conference MPs, ministers, legislators, senior leaders, office-bearers and workers are expected to participate in the programme. Similar events will be organised at district and tehsil levels across the three regions. A programme will also be held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan in Jammu, where senior party leaders will speak about Sheikh Abdullahs political and social contributions. The meeting was organised by Srinagar District President Peer Afaq Ahmed and attended by MLA Hazratbal Salman Ali Sagar and Srinagar district block presidents. Meanwhile, the meeting passed a resolution condemning the alleged use of excessive force, arrests and misbehaviour by police during the National Conferences protest rally at Rajbagh on Wednesday.
Three brothers arrested for killing their aunt over property dispute in Ranipet
30 MLD STP underway to curb Dal pollution: Govt
Srinagar, Sep 3: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Thursday chaired a meeting to review the prevailing pollution concerns in Dal Lake besides assessing measures being undertaken for its protection, conservation and restoration. The meeting was attended by Vice Chairman, J&K Lakes Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA); Chief Engineer, PHE/I&FC Kashmir; Chief Engineer, UEED Kashmir; Regional Director, J&K Pollution Control Committee, Kashmir and Superintending Engineer, Hydraulic Circle, Srinagar. Emphasising that protection of Dal Lake is a shared responsibility of all concerned agencies as well as the public, the Minister directed the authorities to adopt a coordinated and sustained approach to control pollution and safeguard the ecological health of the lake. He stressed the need for both immediate interventions and long-term measures to address the various sources of pollution. Dal Lake is an invaluable ecological, cultural and tourism asset of Kashmir. Its protection is a shared responsibility, and all concerned agencies must work together to control pollution and ensure its long-term conservation and restoration, Javed Rana said Dal Lake is one of Kashmirs most iconic water bodies and a major attraction for tourists visiting the Valley. It also has significant ecological importance, supporting aquatic biodiversity and fish species. The Minister underscored the need to preserve the lakes natural ecosystem and ensure that increasing human activity does not adversely affect its ecological balance. During the meeting, the officers briefed the Minister that sewage water is being properly treated through the existing arrangements before it flows into Dal Lake. They further informed that, under AMRUT, a 30 MLD sewage treatment plant is presently under construction and is expected to be completed within the next two years. The facility will further strengthen wastewater treatment and help reduce pollution pressure on the lake. The meeting also reviewed various short-term measures being undertaken by the authorities. These include regular removal of encroachments, daily collection and removal of waste, deweeding operations and conversion of aquatic weeds into bio-fertilisers. The authorities also informed the Minister that proper enforcement measures are being carried out regularly to check activities contributing to pollution and degradation of Dal Lake. Javed Rana directed the concerned authorities to further strengthen pollution-control measures and ensure effective coordination among all agencies involved in the management of the lake. He called for regular monitoring of water quality and identification of pollution hotspots so that corrective measures could be taken promptly. The Minister emphasised that the conservation of Dal Lake requires a multi-pronged approach, encompassing wastewater treatment, solid-waste management, removal of encroachments, deweeding, pollution monitoring and strict enforcement. He also stressed the importance of sustained public awareness and participation, particularly among communities and stakeholders living around and dependent upon the lake, to make conservation efforts more effective and enduring. He directed the concerned departments to remain closely engaged and ensure that both short-term measures and long-term interventions translate into tangible improvement in the ecological health of Dal Lake.
Work on District Sports Complex in Ranipet, Tirupattur nearing completion
The Hindu Property Expo will feature more than 200 projects from over 45 firms
The two-day expo begins on September 5, at Chennai Trade Centre, and will offer a comprehensive platform for homebuyers
Kin of custodial death victim try to block CMs Vijays convoy outside Secretariat
CM Omar reviews audit, energy infrastructure in J&K
Srinagar, Sep 03: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday met several individuals and delegations at the Civil Secretariat here and discussed matters concerning governance, financial oversight and energy infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister met Sunilraj Somarajan, who recently assumed charge as Principal Accountant General (Audit), Jammu & Kashmir. Discussions focused on institutional audit practices, financial oversight and measures to further strengthen transparency and accountability in governance. The Chief Minister also received a delegation led by Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, Chairperson, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB). The delegation included PNGRB Secretary A.K. Mishra, Director (Monitoring) Lt. Col. Abhishek Kumar and senior representatives of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). The meeting discussed measures to accelerate oil and gas infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly expansion of City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks and promotion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), besides creating a conducive ecosystem for growth of the natural gas sector.
Im Game movie review: Dulquer Salmaan-starrer squanders a winning idea
In Im Game, starring Dulquer Salmaan, filmmaker Nahas Hidhayath manages to keep the hold on the audience only for a while, before indulging in familiar narrative patterns
Im Game movie review: Dulquer Salmaan-starrer squanders a winning idea
In Im Game, starring Dulquer Salmaan, filmmaker Nahas Hidhayath manages to keep the hold on the audience only for a while, before indulging in familiar narrative patterns
Dept. of Posts to hold Dak Adalat on September 10
City hospital performs ABO-incompatible kidney transplant
City hospital performs ABO-incompatible kidney transplant
TVK Ranipet MLA wants non-existent factory shutdown, draws criticism on social media
Smriti Mandhana surpasses Mithali Raj as womens international crickets leading run-scorer
During Indias Asia Cup match against Hong Kong in Dubai, she went past Mithali Raj, the woman who almost single-handedly put Indian womens cricket in the headlines when the sport had no takers, to become the leading scorer of international runs.
Smriti Mandhana surpasses Mithali Raj as womens international crickets leading run-scorer
During Indias Asia Cup match against Hong Kong in Dubai, she went past Mithali Raj, the woman who almost single-handedly put Indian womens cricket in the headlines when the sport had no takers, to become the leading scorer of international runs.
Naidu urges TDP leaders to prepare for local body polls
Govt steps up hailstorm protection for Kashmir orchards
Srinagar: In a major step towards protecting traditional apple orchards from hailstorms, the Horticulture Department Kashmir is implementing an anti-hailnet scheme under the centrally sponsored Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). Under the scheme, orchardists across the Kashmir Valley are being provided financial assistance for the installation of anti-hailnets along with the required support system to minimise damage to apple crops caused by hailstorms. Mission Director, MIDH, and Director of Horticulture Kashmir, Vikas Anand, said the department is providing 5.50 lakh square metres of anti-hailnet along with support systems to traditional apple orchards under the MIDH Plan 2026-27. The main aim of this scheme is to protect traditional apple orchards from hailstorms. Under the MIDH Plan 2026-27, we have provided 5.50 lakh square metres of anti-hailnet along with the support system, Anand said. He said the Government of India is providing a subsidy of Rs 28.75 per square metre towards the anti-hailnet, while an additional subsidy of Rs 11.50 per square metre is being provided for the support system. According to Anand, farmers are required to install anti-hailnets in their traditional orchards, with 11 bamboo sticks per kanal to provide the necessary support to the netting system. The demand for anti-hailnets has increased among orchardists in the Kashmir Valley, as they have suffered considerable losses due to hailstorms. The MIDH scheme is proving very helpful to farmers in protecting their traditional apple orchards, he said. Anand said the department has revised its target to 23.50 lakh square metres, against which around 5.50 lakh square metres of anti-hailnet, along with support systems, have already been installed by farmers in their traditional apple orchards. Farmers are required to submit their details through the online portal, along with all the necessary documents and information. Alternatively, farmers may visit the nearest Horticulture Office, where they can receive proper guidance and detailed information regarding the scheme, including the application process and required documentation, he added The scheme is expected to provide greater protection to traditional apple-growing areas of Kashmir and help orchardists minimise crop losses caused by hailstorms.
Gautam Menon seeks time till September 31, 2026 to release Dhruva Natchathiram
He has approached the Madras High Court once again seeking further time to get the movie released after solving financial issues
Reclassify Madurai Kamaraj University College as a government college
SCoR urges strict adherence to Ethics at Vigilance seminar
KNS holds annual media workshop in Gulmarg
Gulmarg, Sep 03 : The Kashmir News Service (KNS) group of publications on Thursday held its annual media workshop at the Convention Centre, Gulmarg, with correspondents from Kashmir and Jammu divisions, Srinagar city, senior editors and other journalists associated with the organisation participating in the day-long programme. In a statement, the group said that the workshop discussed the changing media environment and the challenges before professional journalists, particularly the spread of unverified information through social media. Speakers said the growing number of Facebook pages and anonymous news handles, many operating without any editorial mechanism, had made it difficult for readers to distinguish between verified news and unverified claims. They stressed that this had placed an added responsibility on professional news organisations to maintain accuracy and credibility. The participants emphasised that the rush to be first should not come at the cost of verification and that information circulating on social media should not be treated as news unless properly established. South Kashmir Bureau Head Tasaduq Rashid, while opening the session, spoke about the journey of KNS over the past three decades and the challenges faced by the organisation during this period. He said KNS had continued its work despite different pressures, financial difficulties and changes brought about by the digital media. Tasaduq said credibility remained the biggest strength of the organisation and had helped it sustain its position in the media landscape of Jammu and Kashmir. North Kashmir Bureau Head Mohammad Lateef Bhat spoke about KNS's contribution to journalism in J&K and the journalists who had started their careers with the organisation and were now working with different major media platforms. He suggested that similar workshops should be held at the district level so that reporters working in different parts of the region could benefit from regular interaction and training. Online Editor Sagar Firdous said traditional media needed to respond to the growing flow of unverified information by strengthening its own reporting and verification processes. He said the answer to social media noise was not to compete with it on speed but to offer readers information that was checked and reliable. Executive Editor Rahim Rizwan, Correspondent Aqib Khan and senior correspondents also participated in the workshop and shared their experiences. They discussed various aspects of reporting, newsroom functioning and coordination between field reporters and the editorial desk. During the open session, correspondents raised issues related to training, field coordination and logistical support, particularly for those working in remote areas. They also suggested regular interaction between the editorial team and district correspondents to improve the flow and quality of news. The Editor-in-Chief assured the participants that the issues raised during the workshop would be looked into and necessary steps taken. Addressing the gathering, Editor-in-Chief Mohammad Aslam Bhat said a correspondent had a demanding job and that the quality of a news report depended largely on the accuracy of the information provided by the reporter. He said credibility had always remained a priority for KNS and that the organisation had maintained the practice of verifying facts before publishing news. Bhat asked reporters to first establish the facts of an incident on the ground and then approach the concerned authorities for their official version. He also stressed the need for better coordination between correspondents and the editorial desk, saying this was necessary to avoid factual errors and ensure that only verified information reached readers. The workshop concluded with discussions on strengthening reporting practices, improving coordination between the field and newsroom and maintaining the credibility of the organisation.(KNS)
News from the world of Education: September 3, 2026
Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more
Cashew import scam: Kerala High Court stays interim orders of Single Bench
The Keralam government had granted sanction to prosecute the accused persons in the 600-crore cashew import scam based on these orders
HC asks DGP to come up with SOPs over police protection to enforce court decrees
MLC flags non-disbursal of nutrition kits in Karnataka
Regime suppressing youth will have to answer to the people, says Rahul Gandhi
After meeting Bihar youth, Mr. Gandhi accuses Bihar police of horrific brutality using lathis, firearms against student protesters
Quality elementary teachers crucial to children, nation-building: Supreme Court
Though free and compulsory elementary education to all children aged 6 to 14 years has now attained the status of an enforceable fundamental right, we have not bestowed on teacher education the attention that it deserves, the court says
J&K Agriculture Minister Javid Ahmad Dar outlines key agrarian reforms and administrative priorities
OGA 2026 OPENS WITH STRONGER FOCUS ON MARKET ACCESS, REGIONAL PROJECTS AND ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES
OGA 2026 OPENS WITH STRONGER FOCUS ON MARKET ACCESS, REGIONAL PROJECTS AND ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES
Education reforms must reflect changing needs of society, says AU Vice-Chancellor
Faculty members receive awards at the Teachers Day celebrations at SRM University-AP
KGPA seeks comprehensive review of Western Ghats ESA proposal
Kerala Grama Panchayat Association calls for field-level verification of the proposed boundaries in Kozhikode district. It urges the government to address local concerns before finalising the notification.
Supreme Court asks NHAI to consider setting up CCTVs, monitoring rooms at toll plazas
The court was hearing a suo motu case initiated in the wake of two fatal road accidents in November 2025 in Phalodi district of Rajasthan and Rangareddy district of Telangana, which together claimed 34 lives
Minor girls who were raped stop going to school, refuse compensation
Police say two Class 8 students who ran away from their hostel on August 6 were allegedly raped by an auto driver and his friend after promising to drop them home
KAT stays suspension of two govt. school teachers disciplined for attending RSS event
Supreme Court disposes of SEBI appeals against NSE in co-location, dark fibre cases
In July, SEBI had accepted two settlement applications filed by the NSE for an aggregate amount of about 1,492 crore. Of this, about 1,224 crore pertained to the co-location case, while 268 crore related to the dark fibre case, also known as the leased-line connectivity case.
No two-wheelers on one stretch of Airport Road elevated corridor from September 4
A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asked the counsel representing petitioners Kunal Yadav and others, to approach the High Court with their plea that they were physically assaulted, dragged, abused and forcibly thrown out of the BCI office
Belagavi district administration seeks transfer of Cantonment land
Top Congress leaders discuss Punjab factionalism, possible Cabinet reshuffle in Himachal Pradesh
The Punjab meeting comes ahead of Rahul Gandhis proposed yatra; party hopes its aggressive stance over theshuddhikaranincident will help pacify former CM and Dalit leader Charanjit Singh Channi
HDB region emerging as technology and advanced manufacturing hub, says KDEM CEO
The sixth edition of two-day HDB (Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi) Techceleration 2026, organised under the Karnataka Governments Beyond Bengaluru Mission which began in Hubballi on Thursday, brought together over than 700 delegates, 100 startups and 25 investors.
Guidelines issued for Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations in Dindigul
Onion sale begins at fair price shops
BJP alleges irregularities in Jharkhand exam tendering process
BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari refers to students protests in Jharkhand to target Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and CM Hemant Soren
Vigilance begins probe into alleged irregularities at Oushadhi
Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice rejects allegations, urges patience
In a statement, Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma calls upon lawyers, journalists and all concerned to respect the principles of justice and exercise patience until the CJI takes a decision; he says the SC judges allegations are baseless and have been levelled out of rancour
GBA executive committee meeting focuses on filling lakes, shifting 103 bus-stands
CAQM in talks with Punjab, Haryana to improve stubble burning estimation protocol
While the fire counts reported from satellite passes may not be the most accurate picture of the extent of farm fires, we are in talks with ISRO to have better ground truthing protocols, says Rajesh Varma, CAQM chief
Watch: 7.8% GDP: real or fake recovery? | Business Matters
Indias latest Gross Domestic Product numbers seem impressive. Growth exceeded RBIs own estimate of 7% for the April-June quarter. How did this happen? Arent ongoing wars, tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty having an impact? Lets dive in.
BCCI Secretary explains Ajit Agarkars absence from Mumbai meeting
Arunachal: Landslide blocks Zemithang-Tawang road
Tezpur: A landslide has blocked the Zemithang-Tawang road near Shakti village in Arunachal Pradeshs Tawang district, disrupting connectivity in the remote border region. The blockage occurred on the road linking Zemithang with Tawang, near the India-China border. Details on the extent of the landslide, its impact on vehicular movement and restoration efforts were not immediately [] The post Arunachal: Landslide blocks Zemithang-Tawang road appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Government dropped use of OBC lists for Census as those featured classes, not castes, say officials
Opposition leaders and several scholars have argued that the open-column method could yield results similar to those of the Socio-Economic Caste Census of 2011, which threw up over 46 lakh caste names
Government dropped use of OBC lists for Census as those featured classes, not castes, say officials
Opposition leaders and several scholars have argued that the open-column method could yield results similar to those of the Socio-Economic Caste Census of 2011, which threw up over 46 lakh caste names
Chittoor cyber cell recovers 2.22 lakh lost in cyber crime within two days
Chittoor cyber cell recovers 2.22 lakh lost in cyber crime within two days
Rajnath Singh releases Raksha framework for defence diplomacy over next decade
The strategic blueprint identifies several key pillars, including deepening bilateral and multilateral defence partnerships, expanding joint military exercises, and training programmes
Rajnath Singh releases Raksha framework for defence diplomacy over next decade
The strategic blueprint identifies several key pillars, including deepening bilateral and multilateral defence partnerships, expanding joint military exercises, and training programmes
Citizens term withdrawal of Parks Bill victory for Bengaluru
This is being seen as a rare victory after the government was forced to withdraw the steel flyover project in 2016 and the recent acquisition of lands in Devanahalli. The Opposition BJP has also claimed credit for the rollback
Readers recall influence of The Hindu on reading habits, careers and public discourse
A section of readers said they relied on The Hindu for political news because they considered its reporting credible and less sensational
Readers recall influence of The Hindu on reading habits, careers and public discourse
A section of readers said they relied on The Hindu for political news because they considered its reporting credible and less sensational
Implementing 24,000-crore scheme to modernise police, Centre tells Supreme Court
Government says Police Modernisation Mission will strengthen the internal security capabilities of State police forces and Central Armed Police Forces through greater use of technology
Implementing 24,000-crore scheme to modernise police, Centre tells Supreme Court
Government says Police Modernisation Mission will strengthen the internal security capabilities of State police forces and Central Armed Police Forces through greater use of technology
Foreign support, drones fuel Sudan war and possible war crimes, UN probe says
Sudans war, which erupted in April 2023 following a power struggle between the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has displaced more than 14 million people and created one of the worlds worst humanitarian crises
Watch: Why are Tamil Nadus homes sinking? | Focus Tamil Nadu
Why are roads in Tamil Nadu being raised when the government has already ordered that they should not be?
The operation links to the national Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan initiative for a drug-free India
Parks bill not withdrawn completely: Parameshwara
SEBIs proposed review is aimed at addressing the concerns raised during the initial phase of CAS implementation while incorporating feedback from market participants.
At least 15 terrorists killed in Pakistans KPK province close to Afghanistan border
Drug trafficking, traffic management to be top priorities: Police Commissioner
