Omar introduces Bills to amend salary, pensions of Ministers, MLAs
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs portfolio, introduced several Bills in the Legislative Assembly during the ongoing Autumn Session. He introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, designated as L.A. Bill No. 11 of 2026. The proposed legislation seeks to replace permission-based control with [] The post Omar introduces Bills to amend salary, pensions of Ministers, MLAs appeared first on Northlines .
JK Deptt, Commercial users, security forces owe Rs 6,870 Cr in power dues
PDD cuts electricity to 88,387 defaulters in FY26, 50,226 in FY27 Srinagar, Sep 28: In Jammu and Kashmir, government, semi-government, commercial sectors and security forces establishments owe a whopping over Rs 6870 crore to Power Development Department (PDD) on account of unpaid electricity dues. The government in a reply to the query of MLA [] The post JK Deptt, Commercial users, security forces owe Rs 6,870 Cr in power dues appeared first on Northlines .
1238 posts referred for recruitment in Health: Govt
Srinagar, Sep 28: The government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that it has referred 1238 posts in the Health and Medical Education Department to recruitment agencies in the recent past. In a written reply to a question by MLA Wagoora-Kreeri Irfan Hafiz Lone informed the house that 480 Medical Officer (Allopathic) posts were referred [] The post 1238 posts referred for recruitment in Health: Govt appeared first on Northlines .
Amidst uproar, BJP runs mock Assembly from Well
BJP, Congress MLAs marshalled out; Speaker warns protesting members of strict action Srinagar, Sep 28: The Legislative Assembly witnessed high drama on Monday as BJP legislators staged a mock Assembly session from the Well of the House, while the ongoing uproar led to the marshalling out of BJP and Congress members during the debate [] The post Amidst uproar, BJP runs mock Assembly from Well appeared first on Northlines .
School dropout rate decreases at primary, upper primary levels
Srinagar, Sep 28: The government on Monday said that the drop out ratio at primary and upper primary level has decreased during 2025-26. The government in a reply to the question tabled by Mehraj Malik in Legislative Assembly said, Drop out ratio at the Primary level (Class I-V) has declined to 1.1 percent during 2025-26 [] The post School dropout rate decreases at primary, upper primary levels appeared first on Northlines .
No eligible PMAY-G household deleted: Govt
Srinagar, Sep 28 : The Jammu and Kashmir government has said that no eligible household or individual has been deliberately and officially rejected or deleted from the Awaas+ database under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), while 42,540 system-flagged cases have been recommended for deletion after verification at the Block and District levels. The issue [] The post No eligible PMAY-G household deleted: Govt appeared first on Northlines .
Video of SPO taking bribe at Naka goes viral
Jammu Tawi /Kathua, September 28: Kathua Police have taken strict disciplinary action after a video allegedly showing a Special Police Officer (SPO) accepting 100 from a truck driver during naka-checking duty at the Lakhanpur Truck Terminal Point went viral. As per Order No. 768/2026 dated September 28, 2026, issued by the Senior Superintendent of Police [] The post Video of SPO taking bribe at Naka goes viral appeared first on Northlines .
Vacant key posts hamper functioning, supervision of infrastructure projects across J&K Ajay Sharma Jammu, September 28: A large number of key posts in the Public Works Department (PWD) and allied engineering departments are lying vacant across Jammu and Kashmir for several months, raising questions over the effective supervision and implementation of ongoing infrastructure projects. [] The post Adhocism rules the roost in J&K PWD appeared first on Northlines .
Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Sept 28: The government employees of Jammu and Kashmir who were appointed against posts or vacancies advertised or notified before the introduction of the New Pension Scheme (NPS) in this Union Territory (UT) will now get a one-time opportunity to switch to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). In this [] The post Pre-NPS appointees in J&K to get one-time option for old pension scheme appeared first on Northlines .
Zero-tolerance against all forms of terrorism: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Sep 28: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reaffirmed the Centres zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and called for institutionalizing the PRAHAAR counter-terrorism strategy over the next decade. Addressing the PRAHAAR CT Policy and Strategy conference, Shah stressed continuous assessment of terror threats, stronger coordination among agencies and an automated counter-terror response [] The post Zero-tolerance against all forms of terrorism: Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .
No place for Pakistani agenda in J
BJP rejects pre1953 references Srinagar, Sep 28: Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Monday said there was no place for any Pakistani agenda in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the Union Territory would remain an integral part of India. Addressing reporters, Sharma said the BJP was committed to the restoration of statehood but opposed [] The post No place for Pakistani agenda in J&K: LoP Sharma appeared first on Northlines .
Man Dies After Falling From Walnut Tree In Central Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A 60-year-old man died after falling from a walnut tree at his residence in the Kralapathri area of Khansahib in Budgam district on Monday, officials said. The deceased, identified as Ghulam Hassan Chopan, son of Ghulam Rasool Chopan, sustained multiple injuries after falling from the tree, officials said. An official said Chopan was initially []
India eyes permanent seat at high table of UN Security Council
Global South working towards UNSCs expansion and reform By Kalyani Shankar India is campaigning for both a permanent and a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Securing a permanent seat requires significant changes to the UN structure, which are progressing slowly. India is seen as a key voice for the Global South [] The post India eyes permanent seat at high table of UN Security Council appeared first on Northlines .
Bank strike called off after agreement on forming a high-level committee
IBA and UFBU agree to discuss mode of implementation and modification By Dr. Gyan Pathak United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) called off its three-day all India bank strike from September 28 to 30, 2026 in the late night of September 27. In a circular issued in the late night, UBFU said that [] The post Bank strike called off after agreement on forming a high-level committee appeared first on Northlines .
The Cost of Fragmentation is No Longer Hidden
Broken information flows have long cost hospitals in lost clinician hours and stuck claims; the case now is for systems built to talk to each other Dr Girdhar J. Gyani Across much of India, the patient is still the main link between one doctor and the next. She carries her own medical history [] The post The Cost of Fragmentation is No Longer Hidden appeared first on Northlines .
Insurance Reform Push Needs the Right Balance
By Shivanand Pandit The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has proposed major changes to how insurance companies pay agents, banks, brokers, and other distributors. The aim is to reduce excessive distribution costs, curb mis-selling and improve value for policyholders. However, the proposed changes have also raised concerns about whether lower commissions could [] The post Insurance Reform Push Needs the Right Balance appeared first on Northlines .
SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Tuesday refused to quash an FIR concerning the alleged fabrication of a civil court decree and its use for securing mutations over land in Baramulla, holding that there was sufficient material at this stage to continue the investigation, while simultaneously granting interim bail to []
Jammu Kashmir Govt Forms Task Forces To Develop Farmer-Centric Uses Of AgriStack Data
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted Union Territory- and divisional-level task forces to identify and develop farmer-centric applications of AgriStack data, with the exercise aimed at improving access to agricultural services, credit, insurance, advisories and other government schemes. The task forces have been constituted under Government Order No. 1580-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by []
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Passes Statehood Resolution Amid BJP Walkout
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution calling for the immediate and urgent restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory, amid a stormy session marked by heated exchanges, protests by BJP legislators and a walkout by the opposition party. The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on September []
Jammu Kashmir High Court Orders Perjury Complaint Against Rajouri Man Over
SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has directed its Registrar Judicial to file a complaint against a Rajouri man for allegedly furnishing false information to the police and the court by claiming that his daughter, Shabeena Kouser, had been taken into wrongful confinement, while multiple inquiries found that no such daughter existed. []
Srinagar Set To Host Irani Cup Debut From October 1
SRINAGAR: Cricket fever is set to grip Srinagar as Jammu and Kashmir prepares to host the prestigious Irani Cup for the first time, with the JKCA ground at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, Sonwar, ready to stage the five-day contest from October 1. The match will see Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir take on the Rest []
Fresh Snow Blankets Affarwat Peak in Gulmarg
SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall was recorded over the Affarwat peak in Gulmarg on Monday as light rain and thundershowers lashed several parts of Jammu and Kashmir, bringing a brief spell of cooler weather across the Union Territory. The fresh snow over the higher reaches of Gulmarg added to the wintry look of the tourist resort, while []
Jammu Kashmir Govt Lists 18 Urban Policies, Rule Changes Since April 2025
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has introduced or amended 18 policies, rules and regulations in the urban development sector since April 2025, while stating that there is currently no proposal to regularise the approximately 10-foot strips encroached upon by plot holders in Gandhi Nagar Housing Colony. The details were provided by the Housing and []
Jammu Kashmir Forest Dept Disposes 17,608 Salvage Trees in Pir Panjal, Eyes Rs 51.40 Cr Revenue
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department has disposed of 17,608 salvable trees with a combined volume of 23.04 lakh cubic feet of dry, diseased and fallen timber in the Pir Panjal region between 2023-24 and 2026-27, according to a Government reply in the J&K Assembly. The timber was disposed of in accordance with the []
Senior Traffic Officers Inspect Parimpora, Tengpora Flyovers Amid Traffic Congestion
Srinagar, September 28: Senior Traffic Police officers today visited the Parimpora and Tengpora flyovers to assess the traffic situation and review measures to ease congestion in the areas. The inspection was led by the IGP Traffic J&K Shri Suliman Choudhary IPS and DIG Traffic Haseeb Ur Rehman IPS along with other senior traffic officers. During the visit, the officers assessed traffic movement, identified congestion-prone points and reviewed the existing traffic management arrangements. The officers also interacted with traffic personnel deployed on the ground and directed them to ensure smooth regulation of vehicular movement, particularly during peak hours. The Traffic Police reiterated its commitment to improving traffic management and facilitating smoother movement of commuters across Srinagar.
Nepal: Death toll in Himlung Himal avalanche hits 4 as search and rescue operations continue
Kathmandu [Nepal], September 28 (ANI): The bodies of two more deceased climbers have been recovered following an avalanche at the base camp of Himlung Himal in Nepals high-altitude Manang district, the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA) announced. Updating on the search and rescue operation in the avalanche-hit area, the NNMGA stated that following the recovery of two bodies on Sunday, two more climbers' bodies have been recovered on Monday. Yesterday, the team recovered the bodies of Mr. Chhebi Bhote, Mr. Pasang Bhote. Today, two more deceased climbers have been recovered Mr. Birendra Gurung, Mr. Ghan Shyam Rai, the association noted in the update. NNGMA further affirmed that the search and rescue operations continue in the region, with the team working for another 34 hours, conditions permitting. Extending deepest condolences over the loss of life, the association expressed commitment to completing the rescue mission. Our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of all those who lost their lives in this tragic incident. The NNMGA team remains committed to continuing the search and rescue operation until the mission is completed, NNMGA noted. Meanwhile, The Kathmandu Post, citing NNMGA President Tul Singh Gurung, stated that 12 people still remain missing as the rescue operations continue. Earlier on Sunday, two bodies were recovered following an avalanche at the base camp of Himlung Himal in the Manang district. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), via Nepal Police headquarters, confirmed in a post on X that search and rescue personnel dispatched to the site recovered two deceased individuals at the high-elevation camp. Earlier in the day, expedition organisers confirmed that at least 10 people have gone missing after the avalanche struck the base camp. Expedition organiser Mingma Gyalje Sherpa confirmed that two of his kitchen staff were among those missing after the avalanche. The avalanche hit on Sunday morning, he said. According to Sherpa, expedition teams and rope-fixing teams had evacuated the mountain slopes following a weather warning issued last week, while some people reluctantly stayed back. The mountain region had witnessed heavy snowfall for several days, forcing climbers to retreat from the autumn ascent of the mountain. Those missing in Sunday's avalanche are from different expedition companies. Himlung Himal, standing at 7,126 metres in Manang district, requires an additional permit for helicopter flights, adding to the difficulties involved in reaching the mountain. The 7,126-metre peak is a popular objective for climbers seeking experience at high altitude. The incident comes as a weather system over the Bay of Bengal brings heavy snowfall to the mountains and persistent rainfall to Nepal's hills and plains. Rain and snowfall have affected several parts of the country. Nepal has been witnessing adverse weather conditions since Friday, disrupting roads and prompting local authorities to close several sections to traffic. Tourism authorities have urged trekkers and climbers to suspend activities as weather conditions deteriorate. The Department of Tourism has also issued an alert advising that tourism activities be put on hold. Until Sunday, at least 21 people were killed, five remained missing, and five others were injured following four days of torrential rainfall, flooding, and landslides across Nepal. According to an official update released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), landslides accounted for the majority of casualties, claiming 14 lives and leaving five people missing. Floods caused four deaths, while three fatalities were attributed to continuous heavy rainfall. The severe weather directly affected 247 families nationwide, causing complete destruction to 260 homes and partial damage to 80 others. The latest disaster in the Himalayan Nation comes a month after the tragedy of the Bhotekoshi Floods, which so far have claimed over 1400 lives and left over 6000 missing. (ANI)
EMERGE 2026 Concludes Successfully; Tourist from Chennai Wins Lucky Draw Car
Srinagar, September 27, 2026: EMERGE 2026 Connecting J&K successfully concluded in Srinagar, bringing together entrepreneurs, startups, businesses, industry stakeholders, artisans, innovators and members of the wider business community on a common platform. The three-day event, supported by the Government of Gujarat and the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, UT Administration, with the support of the Department of Tourism, Kashmir and University of Kashmir, provided a vibrant platform for business networking, entrepreneurship, innovation, exhibitions, cultural showcases and meaningful interaction among diverse stakeholders. The event was also driven by the vision of Mr. Imran Shah of Foster Group, who has been instrumental in creating a platform for young and budding entrepreneurs from the Kashmir Valley, providing them an opportunity to showcase their ideas, connect with industry leaders and explore new avenues for growth and collaboration. The event aimed at creating new opportunities, encouraging entrepreneurship and strengthening the business ecosystem of Jammu & Kashmir. A key attraction of EMERGE 2026 was the Lucky Draw, sponsored by Arise Hyundai, through which a car was offered as a special prize to a participating visitor. The lucky winner, Mrs. Aqsa Khan from Chennai, India, was selected through the draw. Speaking to the media, Mr. Omar Beigh, MD, Arise Hyundai, expressed his happiness at the outcome, particularly as the lucky draw coincided with World Tourism Day. It is especially heartening that on World Tourism Day, a tourist visiting Kashmir has won the lucky draw. We are very happy that Mrs. Aqsa Khan from Chennai will be taking home a car as a memorable part of her visit to Kashmir. It is a wonderful coincidence and makes the occasion even more special. Mr. Beigh further said that Arise Hyundai remains committed to contributing to the people of Kashmir and supporting the aspirations of young entrepreneurs. At Arise Hyundai, we always look forward to supporting the people of Kashmir and young entrepreneurs who have the courage to dream and the determination to turn those dreams into reality. We believe that initiatives like EMERGE provide an important platform for young people and businesses to connect, grow and take their ideas forward. The organisers expressed their sincere gratitude to the Government of Gujarat, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, UT Administration, Department of Tourism, Kashmir, University of Kashmir, along with all participating businesses, exhibitors, sponsors, partners, visitors, performers, media organisations and stakeholders whose valuable support and participation contributed to the successful conclusion of EMERGE 2026. The event concluded on a positive note, reflecting the spirit of collaboration, enterprise, tourism and innovation that continues to shape Jammu & Kashmirs emerging business ecosystem.
As Trump rejects Iran's peace overture, Mojtaba Khamenei says ready to bring 'disgrace' to enemies
Tehran [Iran], September 28 : With Washington rejecting Tehran's proposal linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei on Monday stressed the widespread armed readiness across the Islamic Republic and said Iranians remained united in preserving the strategically important waterway. In a message issued on the occasion of Iran's Sacred Defense Week and the anniversary of the death of Hezbollah leader Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, Khamenei said Iran's armed forces and different sections of society were prepared to confront the country's adversaries. Presently, throughout Islamic Iranadorned by the presence of diverse ethnicitiesvarious declarations of readiness, particularly armed readiness, exist to construct an arena that will bring renown to them and disgrace to their enemy, Khamenei said. He also highlighted what he described as the Iranian forces' role in defending the Strait of Hormuz, saying enemy forces had suffered painful blows from Iranian fighters and guardians of the waterway. The two southern seas of Iran were the roaming grounds of enemy forces. Today, however, due to the painful blows they have received from the brave warriors and guardians of the Strait of Hormuz, they do not advance past the Arabian Sea. Whenever they have braved this danger, they have brought harm upon themselvesand soon, the Arabian Sea too will be cleared of them, he said. Khamenei further said that different sections of Iranian society, despite their apparent differences, were standing together to preserve what he called their ightful positions, including the Strait of Hormuz. There were days when the enemy constantly tried to weaken the social backbone of the system, but nowadays, various strata of society, despite their apparent differences, stand firm on maintaining their rightful positions, including the preservation of the blessed Strait of Hormuz, he said. His remarks come amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear programme, after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal linked to reopening the key waterway. Last week on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi outlined a seven-day proposal under which Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz if certain conditions were met by Washington. Iran said the proposal was conveyed through intermediaries and linked the reopening of the waterway to steps including an easing of US military pressure and other measures. On Sunday, US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said Trump rejected the proposal because Tehran had sought sanctions relief and access to illions in frozen assets before entering negotiations on its nuclear programme. Waltz said the US would ultimately need to reach some type of agreement with Iran but that US President Donald Trump would keep all options on the table. Araghchi disputed Waltz's account of the proposal, saying the US ambassador had not seen the plan. He also said Iran remained ready for diplomacy while being prepared for renewed hostilities. We are fully prepared for the war to be resumed. We stand firm in the face of any new aggression, even if it comes to a doomsday war. We dont care about U.S. midterm elections. We care about our national interests. At the same time, we stand ready for diplomacy. It is up to President Trump to choose, Araghchi said in an interview with NBC's Meet the Press. The Strait of Hormuz has remained a central point of contention in the confrontation, with Iran saying it is prepared to reopen the waterway as part of an agreement, while the US has rejected Tehran's latest proposal. Khamenei's remarks also invoked Iran's past confrontation with foreign powers, particularly the US, contrasting what he described as earlier attempts to weaken the country's social and political foundations with what he characterised as broader public mobilisation today. There were days when the hegemonists, through psychological operations and creating an atmosphere of intimidation, emptied the streets of the capital and launched a coup against this nation's quest for independence, subsequently plundering the wealth of this country for 25 years, he said. He added that Iranians had since demonstrated what he described as a strong willingness to support the country's defence efforts, saying, Yet, for the past seven months, our compatriots across the nation have adorned the squares and streets with their responsible and enthusiastic presence to warm the hearts of the warriors of Islam and cast terror into the enemy's heart. The Supreme Leader also said the participation of women as acts of courage had expanded, while reiterating that the circumstances of Iran's past were not returning. This comparison between the past days and the present days can be expanded further, but in short, as a servant of the dear people of Iran, I declare that those former dayswhich our enemy dreams of returning toare gone and will never recur, Khamenei said. Khamenei's remarks were issued on the occasion of Iran's Sacred Defense Week and the anniversary of the death of Hezbollah leader Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah. Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah's main headquarters in Beirut's southern suburbs on September 28, 2024. The Israel Defence Forces confirmed his death at the time, saying, Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world. (ANI)
Nizamuddin Bhat briefs Pawan Khera on Assembly proceedings
Srinagar, Sept 28: Senior Congress leader and Chairman, Media and Publicity Department, All India Congress Committee (AICC), Pawan Khera, on Monday led a protest march in Srinagar against the Chief Election Commissioner . During his visit, Khera met senior Jammu and Kashmir Congress leaders, including the party's Chief Whip in the Legislative Assembly, Nizamuddin Bhat. According to a statement, Bhat, who is also the MLA from Bandipora, called on Khera and briefed him on the ongoing Legislative Assembly session. During the meeting, Bhat apprised Khera of the key deliberations held in the House, with particular emphasis on the issue of restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, which figured prominently during the session. Khera also interacted with other party leaders and functionaries during his visit to Srinagar. He is understood to have reviewed the party's political engagements in Jammu and Kashmir and discussed strengthening the Congress' outreach on key public and constitutional issue.
Woman mauled in wild bear attack in Banihal
Ramban, Sep 28 : A woman was injured after being attacked by a wild bear in the Fagow area of Banihal in Ramban district on Monday, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the woman was attacked by a wild bear near Banihal and sustained injuries. He said the woman was shifted to Banihal Hospital for treatment. She was identified as Shakeela Begum, wife of Shabir Ahmad Naik. Meanwhile, locals have urged the authorities to look into the incident and take necessary measures to prevent further attacks in the future.(KNO)
Jammu Kashmir: Bill Seeks Shift from Permission-Based Control to Rule-Based Business Governance
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has proposed replacing the existing permission-based approach to business regulation with a rule-based system, promising time-bound approvals, deemed clearances and reduced compliance burden for enterprises as part of a broader effort to attract investment, generate employment and sustain long-term economic growth in the Union Territory. The proposed Jammu and []
Biometric Profiling Covers Over 1 Lakh Casual, Other Workers in Jammu Kashmir: Govt
SRINAGAR: Over 1 lakh casual and other workers have been registered across Jammu and Kashmir through the Governments Aadhaar-based biometric identification and skill-profiling exercise, with the highest number recorded under the Public Health Engineering/ Irrigation and Flood Control department. The figures were provided by the Jammu and Kashmir Government in reply to an unstarred question []
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Expresses Grief Over Karnah Road Accident
Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accident in Karnah area of Kupwara district, in which five people lost their lives and several others were injured. In a post on X, Mirwaiz described the incident as deeply saddening and expressed condolences to the bereaved families. He also highlighted the growing frequency of road accidents across Jammu and Kashmir, calling for urgent attention to road safety, infrastructure and preventive measures. May Almighty Allah grant the departed Jannat-ul-Firdous and give strength to their loved ones, Mirwaiz said, while praying for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident.
Jammu Kashmir Govt Deputes Three Officers For UCF Review In Delhi
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has deputed three senior officers to attend a review meeting on the implementation of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) in the Union Territory in New Delhi on September 29. According to a Government order issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department, Jammu Municipal Corporation Commissioner Devansh Yadav, Srinagar []
SRINAGAR: The number of indebted farmers in Jammu and Kashmir rose from 6.69 lakh in 2023-24 to 8.54 lakh in 2025-26, while their total outstanding agricultural debt increased by nearly 86 per cent to Rs 14,407.48 crore during the three-year period, according to figures placed before the Legislative Assembly. The average outstanding debt per indebted []
Jammu Kashmir Govt Drafts Policy To Revalidate Lapsed Industrial Registrations
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has drafted a policy to regulate the extension of provisional registrations of industrial units whose registrations have expired or lapsed, with the proposed framework now at the final stage. The Industries and Commerce Department said the draft was being prepared under Clause 5.2 of the J&K Industrial Land Allotment []
Srinagar: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Monday said there is no room for any Pakistan agenda in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the Union Territory would remain an integral part of India. Addressing reporters in Srinagar, Sharma, said the BJP is committed to restoration of Statehood but []
Kashmir Film Industry Delegation Calls on Former CM Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar, September 28 : A delegation of leading members of the Kashmir Film Industry today called on the Honble former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir and President, J&K Peoples Democratic Party, Mehbooba Mufti , at the party headquarters in Srinagar. The delegation was led by Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan, Founder & Director, Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF). The members included Zameer Ashai, G. M. Wani, Hussein Khan, Hassan Javaid, Aarif Zeeshan and others. The delegation apprised the former Chief Minister of the serious challenges being faced by the local film fraternity, including lack of support and non-cooperation from the present administration. The members expressed deep anguish that Kashmiri artists and professionals were completely ignored in the recently held government-sponsored film festival. It was pointed out that not a single film professional from Kashmir was involved in its planning and execution, despite huge expenditure of public money. The delegation sought her intervention to ensure justice for the local film community and submitted a detailed memorandum. The key points of the memorandum are as under: 1. Government Claim is Factually Incorrect: The recently held government festival is not the first-ever international film festival of J&K. 2. KWFF is the Actual First (2017): The first international film festival of this scale in Kashmir was the Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF), conceived and executed by Mr. Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan in 2017, at a time when no cinema hall was functional in the Valley. 3. Concern: Instead of strengthening a 9-year-old credible private platform built through personal sacrifice and commitment, the government spent public exchequer on a parallel festival without relevant experience and without engaging local talent. 4. Prayer: a) A clarification be sought on the expenditure incurred on the recent government festival; b) The Government should support and institutionalize existing credible initiatives like KWFF; and c) Future film festivals in J&K be entrusted to professionals with local talent at the centre. After listening to the grievances of the delegation in detail, Mehbooba Mufti assured them of her unconditional support and committed to raising their genuine concerns at all appropriate platforms.
Srinagar Press Club Received Rs 50 Lakh Government Assistance in 2018: Govt Says
SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Press Club was provided Rs 50 lakh in financial assistance by the Jammu and Kashmir Information Department in December 2018, with the amount released through two government orders issued five days apart, the government has informed the Legislative Assembly. The assistance was sanctioned for infrastructure upgradation and was placed at the disposal []
J&K Assembly adopts resolution seeking restoration of full statehood
Srinagar, Sept 28 : The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution calling upon the Government of India for the immediate and urgent restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The resolution, as per the details available with the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), was moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday. The resolution states that the House calls upon the Government of India for the immediate and urgent restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and resolves that it be forwarded to the Government of India. As resolution was being put to vote , BJP legislators walked out of the House. With the days listed business completed, the House was adjourned and will meet again on Tuesday. (KNO)
DSEJ Announces Revised Timings For Govt, Private Schools
SRINAGAR: The Director School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has announced revised timings for all government and recognised private schools up to the Higher Secondary level in the Jammu division, with the new schedule coming into effect from October 1. Under the revised schedule, schools in the Summer Zone will operate from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, []
Kashmir Film Industry Delegation Raises Concerns Over Government-Sponsored Festival
SRINAGAR: A delegation representing members of the Kashmir film industry on Monday met former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti in Srinagar and raised concerns over the alleged lack of involvement of local film professionals in a recently held government-sponsored film festival. The delegation, led by Kashmir World Film []
Jammu Kashmir Govt Yet To Notify Location Of National Law University
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government is yet to notify the headquarters or location of the proposed Jammu and Kashmir National Law University under the Jammu and Kashmir National Law University Act, 2018, the Legislative Assembly has been informed. The Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Department disclosed this in response to a starred question tabled []
CM Omar mourns loss of lives in Karnah road accident
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep grief over the tragic road accident at Semari in Karnah-Tangdhar area of Kupwara district, in which five persons lost their lives and several others were injured. Expressing his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the Chief Minister prayed for peace to the departed souls and strength to the families to bear the irreparable loss. The Chief Minister directed the district administration and medical authorities to extend the best possible treatment and all necessary medical care to those injured in the accident. The Chief Minister also directed the concerned authorities to ensure that all possible assistance is extended to the affected families.
Char Dham Yatra Resumes After Two-Day Weather Halt
DEHRADUN, Sept 28: The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand resumed on Monday after remaining suspended for two days due to adverse weather conditions, officials said. The pilgrimage was suspended from the afternoon of September 26 till September 27 as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of pilgrims and travellers following a weather forecast issued [] The post Char Dham Yatra Resumes After Two-Day Weather Halt appeared first on Northlines .
2-year-old among seven injured as Tempo crashes in Rajouri
Rajouri: Seven persons, including a two-year-old child, were injured after a Tempo vehicle went out of control and crashed in the Manoor Gala area of Kandi in Rajouri district on Monday, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred near Manoor Gala when the driver of the Tempo vehicle lost control, causing it to []
What is the appropriate time for restoring J&K statehood? CM Omar asks Centre
Srinagar, Sep 28 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday sought clarity from the Centre on the timeline for restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, questioning what the phrase as soon as possible actually means and asking New Delhi to specify when it considers the appropriate time for taking the decision. Addressing the Legislative Assembly during the debate on the resolution seeking restoration of statehood, Omar also questioned any attempt to link the restoration of statehood with the security situation or militancy, saying such a condition would effectively place the decision in Pakistans hands. I ask the Centre at every possible forum: tell us, what is the appropriate time to seek statehood? Omar said. He said that if the Centres position was that statehood could not be restored until militancy ended, it would imply that the decision was no longer entirely in New Delhis hands. If you are saying that statehood will not come until militancy ends, then you are effectively saying that the decision on the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir does not lie in New Delhi but in Islamabad, he said. Referring to Pakistans role in militancy and incidents including Uri and Pulwama, Omar questioned whether restoration of statehood was effectively being made conditional on Pakistan ending violence. Are you leaving this decision to Pakistan? You are saying that they will stop the gun and then you will give us the state, he said. Omar said Jammu and Kashmir had accepted that the decision on statehood rested with New Delhi and questioned the rationale behind attaching conditions to the Centres commitment. If you have already decided that your Prime Minister will not give statehood to us during his tenure, then it is a matter of great regret, he said. Omar defended the wording of the resolution seeking restoration of statehood, saying it had been drafted after careful consideration to prevent anything in it from becoming a pretext for disrupting the House. He said the government had consciously kept Article 370, Article 35A and the issue of special status out of the resolution. Read the resolution and tell me where we are asking for a vote on 370, 35A or special status, he said. Omar said some of his colleagues had moved amendments seeking to bring these issues into the resolution, which, he said, could provide an opportunity for disruption. My colleagues have fallen into that trap. When they add 370 and 35A to it, they give them an opportunity, he said. He pointed out that the Assembly had previously passed resolutions concerning special status, including one in 2000 during the government headed by Farooq Abdullah. The House has passed a resolution on special status not once but twice. One was in 2000 under Farooq Abdullah, he said. Omar said the present demand was straightforwardrestoration of the constitutional and political status Jammu and Kashmir had before its reorganisation. We are saying, give us back the status that we had, which others did not have. That is all we are asking from the Centre, he said. The Chief Minister rejected the argument that restoration of statehood would weaken political parties seeking it, saying the issue concerned the people of Jammu and Kashmir rather than any individual or political organisation. It is not as if the state belongs to me, my family or any political party. It belongs to the people, he said. Omar said the absence of full statehood had an impact on the functioning of the elected government and day-to-day administration. There will be an impact somewhere or the other every day because we do not have statehood, he said. The Chief Minister also questioned the division of powers between the elected government and the Lieutenant Governors administration under the Union Territory framework. He questioned why the Revenue Department had been kept outside the elected governments control. We are told that in the UT, security and law and order are theirs, while the rest is ours. Then why has the Revenue Department been kept outside our sphere? he asked. Omar also referred to the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, questioning its connection with security or law and order. He further referred to universities, including IUST and Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, and questioned the curtailment of the Chief Ministers role while the Lieutenant Governor functions as Chancellor. Omar said the government had sent its Business Rules to the Centre nearly two years ago but was still awaiting approval. Nearly two years have passed since we sent the Business Rules to the Centre. They have still not been approved, he said. He said the delay had contributed to uncertainty over the division and exercise of executive powers under the UT arrangement. The Chief Minister also raised the issue of the appointment of an Advocate General, saying Jammu and Kashmir had completed nearly two years under the elected government but was still without one. Nearly two years have passed since our government was formed, but Jammu and Kashmir still does not have an Advocate General, he said. Omar said the government had already submitted its proposal and that the matter had gone through the Cabinet before being forwarded for consideration. He questioned why the appointment had still not materialised. Omar said the issues being faced by the elected government were a direct consequence of Jammu and Kashmirs Union Territory status. Tell me, in which state does this happen? A Chief Minister moves a resolution and the Law Secretary gives an opinion. This can happen only in a UT, he said. He also questioned why legal opinions concerning the elected government were being issued without adequate consultation with the political executive. Omar said that at one point he himself was unaware of a Law Department opinion despite being both Chief Minister and Law Minister, while the matter had already been communicated elsewhere. As Law Minister and as Chief Minister, I do not know, but you have received the letter. This is the direct result of being a Union Territory, he said. Omar also referred to the historical constitutional framework associated with Jammu and Kashmir, including the arrangements concerning Maharaja Hari Singh and protections for state subjects. He alleged that the constitutional and legal framework associated with the erstwhile state had subsequently been altered following the reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister said the government had constituted committees on several issues, but their reports were still awaited. We have been humiliated. We want an account of this. We are asking for our rights, Omar said. He said the Centre should fulfil its commitment to restore statehood and reiterated that the Legislative Assembly had made its position clear. Jammu and Kashmirs Legislative Assembly is asking the Centre to restore statehood, he said. (KNO)
SRINAGAR, Sept 28: Four MLAs were marshalled out of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday amid an uproar over Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs resolution seeking restoration of statehood, as protesting members raised slogans and disrupted proceedings. The disruption began as BJP members staged mock proceedings in the well of the House despite warnings [] The post Four MLAs Marshalled Out As J&K Assembly Witnesses Uproar appeared first on Northlines .
LG Manoj Sinha Expresses Grief Over Kupwara Accident, Condoles Loss of Lives
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in Kupwara district. In a post on X, the LG said, Deeply pained by the loss of lives in an unfortunate road accident in Kupwara. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the early []
1947 promises, not 2019, should Be reference point for J&K: Sajad Lone
Srinagar, Sep 28 : Peoples Conference president and MLA Sajad Lone on Monday said that the commitments made in 1947 should remain the reference point for any discussion on Jammu and Kashmirs political status and its relationship with India. Speaking in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, as per news agencyKashmir News Observer(KNO), Lone said he had full respect for the Prime Minister and the Supreme Court, but asserted that Jammu and Kashmirs presence within India was rooted in the commitments made to its people in 1947. I have full respect for the Prime Minister of India and the Supreme Court of India. But if we are here today, it is not because of any promise made by the Prime Minister or the Supreme Court. We are here because of the promises made to the people of J&K in 1947, Lone said. He said the original framework envisaged a structure in which the people of Jammu and Kashmir would have a meaningful say in their governance and would enjoy autonomy and powers to take their own decisions. Questioning the constitutional and legal basis of the Centres decision to reorganise Jammu and Kashmir as a Union Territory, Lone asked, Tell me, the Union government that relegated us is this within the limits of law or not? Referring to the Supreme Court judgment, Lone said the Court had not answered all questions surrounding whether a state could be converted into a Union Territory in such circumstances. He said the Assembly should not shift its historical reference point while discussing Jammu and Kashmir. The reference point in this Assembly should be 1947, not 2019. We cannot change the reference point. We cannot change the contours of history, Lone said. Lone also said political phases and governments would change with time, but the historical commitments made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir should continue to be considered. This is a phase. How many came and how many went. They will also go one day. You will also go one day. We are also in a phase, he said. We should not change the reference point. The reference point has to be 1947, Lone added.(KNO)
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PANCHKULA, Sept 28: Six workers were killed after a three-storey under-construction building partially collapsed in Haryanas Ambala district, with rescue teams continuing a search through the debris, officials said on Monday. The building collapsed at Dhulkot village near Ambala City around 3 pm on Sunday while workers were casting a concrete roof slab on the [] The post Six Workers Killed As Under-Construction Building Collapses In Ambala appeared first on Northlines .
CM Omar Abdullah Introduces Five Bills In J
SRINAGAR, Sept 28: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday introduced five bills in the Legislative Assembly, including legislation proposing amendments to the salaries and allowances of ministers and legislators, as well as measures aimed at promoting ease of doing business in the Union Territory. Abdullah introduced three separate bills seeking amendments to [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Introduces Five Bills In J&K Assembly appeared first on Northlines .
Tensions Flare In Ujjain Over Proposed Shahi Masjid Demolition
BHOPAL, Sept 28: Tension prevailed in Ujjain on Monday as protesters clashed with police at the site where a portion of the Shahi Masjid is proposed to be demolished as part of a road-widening project, with security forces using tear gas and resorting to lathi charge to disperse the crowd. Videos from the spot showed [] The post Tensions Flare In Ujjain Over Proposed Shahi Masjid Demolition appeared first on Northlines .
MLA Aga Muntazir Submits Amendment to Statehood Resolution in J&K Assembly
Srinagar, September 28: MLA Budgam,Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi, while supporting the Resolution presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah earlier is set to move an amendment to the Resolution before the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, seeking to explicitly place on record the Houses anguish and disapproval over the measures initiated on and after 5 August 2019. The amendment proposes that, after the words 6th November, 2024, the following words be inserted in the Resolution: While expressing its deep anguish and disapproval over the unilateral measures initiated on and after 5 August 2019, which resulted in the cessation of Article 370 and Article 35A, and the reorganization of the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir into the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Aga Muntazir said the amendment is intended to ensure that the constitutional and political developments following August 5, 2019, are clearly reflected in the Assemblys proceedings and in its position on the future of Jammu and Kashmir. This amendment seeks to place our constitutional concerns clearly on record. The developments since 5 August 2019 fundamentally altered the constitutional and political framework of Jammu and Kashmir, and the Assembly must be able to articulate its position on those developments in clear and unambiguous terms, Aga Muntazir said. He said the amendment should be viewed in the broader context of the demand for the restoration of full statehood and constitutional safeguards for Jammu and Kashmir. The demand for restoration of full statehood must go together with the restoration of constitutional safeguards. The people of Jammu and Kashmir deserve a clear and unequivocal articulation of these concerns from their elected representatives, he said. Aga Muntazir further said that the amendment builds upon the Assemblys earlier Resolutions and seeks to ensure that the developments following August 5, 2019, are expressly acknowledged in the present.
SRINAGAR, Sept 28: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma on Monday strongly opposed Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs resolution seeking restoration of statehood, calling it a violation of the Constitution and saying the BJP would not allow it to be passed in its present form. Speaking to reporters ahead of the [] The post LoP Sunil Sharma Slams Omars Statehood Resolution, Calls It Constitutional Violation appeared first on Northlines .
BJP, Congress MLAs marshalled out amid Assembly uproar
Srinagar,: BJP and Congress legislators were marshalled out of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday amid continued uproar and sloganeering during the debate on Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs resolution seeking restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa, MLA Arvind Gupta along with Congress MLAs Irfan Hafiz Lone and []
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Srinagar: BJP MLA from Udhampur East, R S Pathania on Monday told Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather that the BJP has served a notice seeking his removal from the post. Pathania informed the Speaker in the House that the party has submitted a notice under relevant rules for moving a resolution for removal of the Speaker. []
Jammu Kashmir Assembly Resumes Proceedings in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly resumed its proceedings in Srinagar on Monday, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs resolution seeking restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory listed for discussion, days after a heated confrontation over the proposal forced an adjournment. Abdullah had introduced the resolution on September 25, urging the Government of []
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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has appointed a Joint Director of the School Education Department as the Inquiry Officer to investigate allegations against Pawan Kumar Singh, former Principal of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Udhampur. The appointment was approved through Government Order No. 387-JK (Edu) of 2026, issued by the School Education Department. Under []
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SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed Para has moved an amendment to the statehood resolution introduced by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, seeking the restoration of the special constitutional provisions previously applicable to the Union Territory under Articles 370 and 35A. Abdullahs resolution calls for the immediate and urgent []
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Doda, Sep 27: The District Youth Services & Sports Department Doda on Sunday organised Inter-District UT-Level Boys & Girls (all age group) Rifle Shooting Competition (Open Sight) here at the Shooting Range, providing a prestigious platform to young shooters from different districts of Jammu & Kashmir to showcase precision, concentration, discipline and sporting talent. The UT-level competition was organised as per the Activity Calendar issued by the Directorate of Youth Services & Sports, J&K. The competition was conducted under the direction of Director General Youth Services & Sports J&K Anuradha Gupta and under the supervision of District Youth Services & Sports Officer (DYSSO) Ashok Kumar. The inaugural ceremony was graced by the Colonel, Commanding Officer 10 Rashtriya Rifles as the Chief Guest. He inaugurated the competition in the presence of DYSSO, participating shooters, coaches, managers, technical officials and officials of the Youth Services & Sports Department. Addressing the participants and students, the Chief Guest appreciated the efforts of the Youth Services & Sports Department in providing young athletes with opportunities to participate in competitive sports events at the UT level. He encouraged the shooters to remain focused, disciplined and dedicated towards their sporting goals, highlighting the importance of concentration, patience, precision and sportsmanship in rifle shooting. He further urged the youth to stay away from drugs, substance abuse and anti-social activities, stressing that participation in sports plays an important role in building discipline, character and physical fitness while guiding young people towards a positive and productive future. He also encouraged the participants to pursue sports with dedication, noting that sporting activities can provide meaningful opportunities for personal growth and career development. The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation of around 40 young shooters representing different districts of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Participants competed in All Age Group Boys and Girls categories in Open Sight Rifle Shooting, demonstrating commendable levels of focus, control, accuracy and competitive spirit. The organising team of the District Youth Services & Sports department made comprehensive arrangements for the smooth and successful conduct of the competition, ensuring necessary facilities for participating athletes, coaches, managers and technical officials. The event concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by DYSSO Ashok Kumar, who expressed appreciation to the participating teams, officials and all stakeholders for their cooperation and support in the successful conduct of the UT-level competition.
Anil Kumar visits border villages Bobiya, Gajnal under Vibrant Village Programme Phase-II
Kathua, Sep 27: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Public Works (R&B) Department, Anil Kumar Singh, on Sunday visited the border villages of Bobiya and Gajnal in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district under the Vibrant Village Programme Phase-II (VVP-2). Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma, Additional Deputy Commissioner Mahima Madan, Sub Divisional Magistrate Hiranagar Phulail Singh, Chief Engineers of PWD, Executive Engineers of PMGSY and R&B, Nodal Officers of the respective villages and other officers of the district administration were present on the occasion. The ACS interacted with eminent citizens and local residents of the border villages and gave a patient hearing to the issues and demands projected by them. Particular emphasis was laid on the need to facilitate cultivation of land located near the border and installation of lift irrigation facilities to support agricultural activities and improve livelihood opportunities for the local population. Referring to the projects earmarked for Ganjal and Bobiya under Vibrant Village Programme Phase-II, he assured that all identified projects would be completed within the stipulated timelines. Regarding the demand for construction of the Manyari to Bhalassan-da-Khoo road, the ACS directed PWD Hiranagar to submit the Detailed Project Report (DPR) within two weeks for further necessary action. Earlier, DC Kathua highlighted the broader objectives and contours of VVP-2 and the developmental interventions proposed for the identified villages. He informed that 6 villages falling under Hiranagar and Marheen blocks have been identified for coverage under Phase-II of the programme. The Village Development Plans of Bobiya and Gajnal were presented by the respective Nodal Officers, outlining the proposed interventions and development works across key sectors including Rural Development, Jal Shakti, Public Works (R&B), Education, Health and Power Development, besides other areas of local importance. Anil Kumar assured that all genuine demands projected by the local residents would be examined and taken up with the concerned departments for appropriate action.
Bgam farmers begin exposure visit to Ludhiana
Budgam, Sep 27: A group of 30 progressive farmers from District Budgam was flagged off on Sunday by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Budgam, Viek Agarwal, for an inter-State exposure visit to Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, Punjab. The exposure visit, commencing from September 27, 2026, is being organised under HADP P-14 with the objective of providing farmers practical exposure to the latest technologies, innovations and modern scientific practices in floriculture and allied agricultural activities. The farmers were flagged off in the presence of Chief Agriculture Officer, Budgam, Farzana Tabassum, and District Agriculture Officer (Extension), Gh. Hassan Gorsi. Interacting with the participating farmers, the Chief Agriculture Officer urged them to make the most of the exposure visit and acquire maximum knowledge about modern agricultural technologies and scientific practices. She stressed upon the farmers to adopt suitable technologies and practices in their fields for enhancing productivity and improving farm incomes. The ADDC emphasised the importance of translating the knowledge and skills acquired during the exposure visit into practical interventions at farmers fields. He encouraged the farming community to adopt modern technologies and innovative agricultural practices suited to local conditions. He also appreciated the Department of Agriculture for facilitating such exposure visits and capacity-building initiatives aimed at strengthening the knowledge base of farmers and promoting modern and sustainable agricultural practices in the district. The exposure visit is expected to provide the participating farmers an opportunity to interact with experts, gain first-hand knowledge of advanced agricultural practices and acquaint themselves with innovations in floriculture and allied sectors.
Keran Mela 2026 concludes; highlights tourism, culture, community participation
Kupwara, Sep 27: The three-week-long Keran Mela 2026 concluded successfully today, coinciding with World Tourism Day, at the frontier village of Keran in north Kashmir's Kupwara district, bringing to a close a series of sporting, cultural and public outreach activities aimed at showcasing the region's natural beauty, cultural heritage and unique border identity. Jointly organised by the District Administration Kupwara in collaboration with the Indian Army and the Tourism Department, the mela witnessed participation of local residents, youth and visitors through sporting competitions, cultural programmes and public outreach activities. Cricket, volleyball, Gatka, 200-metre race (Run for Fun), tug-of-war and athletics were among the sporting events, while traditional dances, instrumental music and artistic performances showcased the region's cultural vibrancy. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, expressed gratitude to the Indian Army for its continued partnership and appreciated the people of Keran for their enthusiastic participation in making the mela a success. He said that Keran possesses immense potential for sustainable tourism and emphasised the need to preserve its pristine environment, rich cultural heritage and unique border identity. He noted that such initiatives complement the objectives of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), under which border villages like Keran are being developed with improved infrastructure, connectivity and tourism potential, thereby strengthening both the economic and strategic resilience of frontier areas. He said the administration would continue to support initiatives aimed at promoting responsible tourism, creating livelihood opportunities for local youth and strengthening civil-army-community engagement. Highlighting the importance of environmental protection, he said the Green Keran, Clean Keran campaign would be further strengthened, with a dedicated SUP Check Point to be established shortly at the entry point to Keran to discourage visitors from carrying single-use plastic into the area, promote responsible tourist behaviour and ensure proper collection and disposal of waste. Addressing the gathering, Major General Rakesh Nair highlighted the importance of organising such events in far-flung areas, noting that they help preserve cultural traditions while taking government services and welfare schemes closer to the people. The mela also featured stalls for medical screening, career counselling, tourism guidance and drug de-addiction awareness, besides stalls showcasing local handicrafts and organic agricultural produce. Registered homestays and local eateries further provided visitors an opportunity to experience local hospitality, while the Green Keran, Clean Keran campaign ensured that the celebrations remained environmentally responsible and sustainable. The concluding ceremony also witnessed the distribution of prizes among participants and presentation of certificates of appreciation in recognition of contributions towards the successful conduct of the event. The conclusion of Keran Mela 2026 marked the culmination of a three-week-long celebration that brought together sports, culture, tourism and public services, further highlighting Keran's potential as a border tourism destination and its growing opportunities for local economic activity. Senior officers from the District Administration, Police and Indian Army, along with a large public gathering, were present on the occasion, marking the event a resounding success.
Govt. approves multi-level car parking at Jewel Chowk, Jammu
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MY Bharat J&K holds anti-drug health awareness programme in Srinagar
Srinagar, Sep 27: MY Bharat J&K under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, organised a Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Awareness Weeks Awareness Campaign, with the theme My Health, My Pride, at SP Higher Secondary School, Kothibagh, Srinagar. Dr. Bharat Bhushan Lal, MLA Kathua, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, he stressed the need for sustained efforts to prevent drug abuse among young people and encouraged students to make healthy and positive choices in life. The programme featured several activities aimed at promoting health awareness and strengthening the message of a drug-free society. A Health Check-up Camp was organised for the participants, along with awareness activities and interaction with students on the harmful effects of substance abuse. A Nasha-Mukt Pledge was also administered to the students and participants, who pledged to stay away from drugs and contribute towards creating a healthier and drug-free society. The programme was organised in the spirit of Seva Pakhwada, highlighting the values of service, social responsibility and community participation. The District Youth Officer, MY Bharat Srinagar, was also present and addressed the gathering. In his address, he highlighted the importance of meaningful youth participation in nation-building and briefed the students about the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialoguer (VBYLD). He also emphasised the objectives of the Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan, urging young people to stay away from drugs, adopt healthy lifestyles and become responsible contributors to society. Students, teachers, MY Bharat volunteers and other participants actively participated in the programme and awareness activities.
NIT Sgr students participate in Indian Youth Parliament in Jaipur
Srinagar, 27 Sep : A delegation from National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar participated in Indian Youth Parliament 2026, held in Jaipur from 3rd week of September, providing students an opportunity to engage in discussions on youth leadership, democracy, parliamentary dialogue and nation-building. The delegation was accompanied by Faculty In-Charge Dr. Ashok Kumar and comprised students Abhiraj Das, Janvi Sharma, Lucky, Khushi Arora, Arnav Pal, Shashwat Shandilya, and Muhammad Husaaini. During the three-day programme, the NIT Srinagar students interacted and exchanged ideas with more than 500 delegates representing 26 states across India. The event provided a platform for young participants to deliberate on contemporary issues, share diverse perspectives and develop a deeper understanding of democratic processes and civic engagement. The participation also enabled the students to experience parliamentary-style dialogue and interact with fellow young leaders from different parts of the country. Through discussions and exchanges, the delegation gained exposure to diverse viewpoints while representing NIT Srinagar at a national-level youth platform. The visit was aimed at encouraging students to look beyond conventional classroom learning and engage with wider national conversations on leadership, democracy and the role of youth in nation-building. The Institute appreciated the participation of its students and faculty members in the Indian Youth Parliament 2026, describing such engagements as valuable opportunities for students to broaden their perspectives, build leadership skills and contribute meaningfully to the nation's youth discourse.
Australian PM plans India visit in December, says he and PM Modi have built strong personal ties
Digital Desk | New York, Sep 28 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he plans to visit India in December with a business delegation, calling the economic partnership underused despite a rapidly strengthening relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Albanese said the visit would include a business event in Mumbai and conclude with a cricket match in Chennai. He disclosed the plans during a discussion at the Asia Society in New York with former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd. And in December, on the way back to Florida, in this case, the G20 is taking place, I think, December 14, 15, hosted by President Trump. And on the way, Im going to India, Albanese said. Were doing a day event. I like that. Mirroring the Gday LA event with the Business Council of Australia with a whole lot of businesses Ill be taking there to Mumbai, he said. The visit would finish with a cricket event in Chennai, involving teams from the Australian states of Victoria and Western Australia, Albanese said. It will finish with, as things in India always does, with a cricket match, he said. Albanese said the two countries shared democratic and Commonwealth ties, as well as links in education and sport. Australian universities were establishing a presence in India, he added. Theres a lot more we can do though. It has been underutilised, the relationship and partnership, but both PM Modi and myself are very keen on rectifying that, he said. Albanese said Indias economic and demographic rise made the relationship increasingly important for Australia. India will be the third largest economy in the world. They already have the largest population in the world, he said. He also credited PM Modi with expanding access to electricity and energy across India. To give Prime Minister Modi credit, more people have been connected with access to energy in India under his reign than has occurred in any decade, in any country or any region in human history, Albanese said. The Australian leader said he and PM Modi had built a strong personal relationship. Each had visited the others country twice during Albaneses tenure as prime minister, he said. He is someone who we have a strong relationship with. I think theres a lot more can be done in our economic partnership, Albanese said. He recalled joining PM Modi at a large community gathering in Australia and the enthusiasm generated by the Indian diaspora. The good thing for me was that Prime Minister Modi asked them to cheer for me, Albanese said, drawing laughter from the audience. Rudd said Australias relationship with India had gone from strength to strength. He cited expanding bilateral ties and cooperation among India, Australia, Japan and the United States through the Quad. Albanese placed the India relationship within Australias broader engagement across the Indo-Pacific. He said Canberra had strengthened ties with the United States, Japan, Indonesia, South Korea and Pacific island nations while managing its major trading relationship with China. The countries are also members of the Quad alongside Japan and the United States. Their cooperation covers maritime security, critical technologies, resilient supply chains, health and disaster response. Australias large Indian-origin community and growing education links have added depth to the strategic partnership.
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Srinagar, Sep 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday released a book titled NEP-2020: A Peek into Ancient Indian Education, authored by Prof (Dr) Raj Shree Dhar. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the author and the entire team of Triloki Raj Foundation and extended his best wishes for their future endeavours. The book is a part of Triloki Raj Foundation's knowledge initiatives aimed at promoting Indian Knowledge Systems. It examines the rich educational heritage of ancient India and explores its relevance to the transformative vision of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, including holistic education, multidisciplinary learning, experiential learning, critical thinking, value-based education, research and innovation, and the integration of diverse streams of knowledge. Among those present on the occasion were Dr Manorama Bakshi, Founder & Director, Triloki Raj Foundation; Er. Patanjali Dhar, Co-Founder & Director, Triloki Raj Foundation; Dr Rajendra Dhar, Professor and Head, Department of General Medicine, NIMS, Jaipur; and Ashok Dhar, Clinical Pathologist.
From Fame Gurukul to Bigg Boss 20: Qazi Touqeers second coming
Srinagar, Sep 27: Nearly 21 years after he became a household name through the singing reality show Fame Gurukul, Srinagar-born singer Qazi Touqeer is once again at the centre of Indias reality television conversation - this time inside the Bigg Boss 20 house. For Kashmiris who remember the early 2000s reality-TV boom, Qazis entry into Bigg Boss is more than another celebrity appearance. It is a return of a familiar face who once carried the aspirations of a generation of young Kashmiri singers onto a national television stage. Qazi entered Bigg Boss 20, hosted by Salman Khan, when the season premiered on September 6. Within days, his flamboyant personality, humour, singing, dramatic reactions and repeated I am a Rockstar, baby catchphrase made him one of the most discussed contestants of the season. His performance even earned a special mention from Salman Khan during the first Weekend Ka Vaar, when the host called Qazi the rockstar of the house and praised his performance during the opening week. The Srinagar boy who won Fame Gurukul Qazi Tauqeer first became a national sensation in 2005 when he participated in Sony Entertainment Televisions Fame Gurukul, one of the major singing reality shows of the period. The show also featured Arijit Singh, who would later become one of Bollywoods biggest playback singers. Qazi and Arijits association has remained one of the most interesting chapters of the shows history. Qazi went on to win the competition alongside Ruprekha Banerjee on October 20, 2005, while Arijit was eliminated earlier and finished sixth. The success was driven not only by Qazis singing but also by his ability to connect with viewers. Despite repeatedly facing criticism from judges and spending considerable time in the danger zone, he continued to receive strong public support. His victory became an important moment for Kashmirs young artistic community, demonstrating that a performer from Srinagar could become a national television star. From Fame Gurukul to Bollywood After Fame Gurukul, Qazi Tauqeer continued working in music and entertainment and released music with Ruprekha Banerjee, including the album Qazi-Ruprekha Jodi No.1 and the song Yeh Pal. He has also worked across Hindi, Kashmiri and Urdu music. His Bollywood association came years later. In 2015, Qazi appeared alongside Katrina Kaif in the popular Afghan Jalebi music video from Kabir Khans film Phantom, starring Saif Ali Khan and Kaif. The appearance nevertheless kept his face familiar to audiences who had grown up watching him on Fame Gurukul. Arijit Singh connection comes full circle The story of Qazi and Arijit Singh has taken an unexpected turn almost two decades later. While Qazi won Fame Gurukul and Arijit finished sixth, both eventually followed very different trajectories in the music industry. Arijit went on to become one of Indias most successful playback singers, while Qazi remained associated with television, live performances and entertainment. Inside the Bigg Boss house, Qazi has spoken emotionally about his old friendship with Arijit, recalling their musical association and long sessions together. Arijit, meanwhile, has publicly supported his old friends return to reality television, with reports saying he referred to Qazi as his rockstar. The connection has given Qazis Bigg Boss journey another layer: two singers who shared the same reality-TV stage in 2005 are now being discussed together again, with their careers having taken dramatically different paths. Qazi becomes one of Bigg Boss 20s talking points Qazis Bigg Boss journey has been anything but quiet. His unusual humour, theatrical reactions, singing and interactions with fellow contestants quickly generated viral clips. Hina Khan praised his ability to attract attention without depending entirely on fights, while actor Nasir Khan described Qazi as a contestant who was entertaining viewers and creating an impact inside the house. Former Bigg Boss winner Gauahar Khan also reacted to the social-media craze around Qazi, describing the enthusiasm surrounding him as Qazi Touqeer fever. But his journey has also brought controversy. One of the biggest incidents came after Qazi staged what was presented inside the house as a health-related situation. The episode triggered criticism from fellow contestants and was later addressed by Salman Khan. In a subsequent episode, Salman staged his own apparent chest-pain episode as a prank directed at Qazi before explaining what he was doing. The incident led to confrontations involving Qazi and other housemates, including Rhiti Tiwari. Latest flashpoint: clash with Yung DSA As the third week of Bigg Boss 20 unfolded, Qazi again found himself at the centre of a major house confrontation. A captaincy task involving Qazi Touqeer and Yung DSA escalated into a heated argument. Isha Rikhi attempted to intervene and later became emotional over the incident. The episode has since become another major talking point around Qazis stint in the house. The current Weekend Ka Vaar is also expected to revisit tensions surrounding Qazi, including the recent clashes involving Rhiti Tiwari and other contestants. The latest episode is scheduled for September 26, with the show continuing to air daily on Colors TV and stream on Jio Hotstar. Qazi has also continued to provide lighter moments. On September 26, he completed 100 consecutive push-ups during an episode and later described the feat as merely his warm-up. Kashmir watching its own star Back in Srinagar, Qazis appearance has revived memories of the period when Fame Gurukul was among the most watched reality shows on Indian television. For many in Kashmir, his return is being viewed through the prism of nostalgia - a performer who first entered living rooms across the valley as a young singer in 2005 is now back on national television before a new generation of viewers. Qazi is bringing back memories of our school and college days. We watched him on Fame Gurukul and it feels special to see someone from Srinagar again on such a big national platform, said Faisal Chaku, a film enthusiast based in Srinagar. Whether people like his style or not, there is no doubt that Qazi has created a presence on Bigg Boss. People in Kashmir are following the show because they want to see how far he goes, said Nijaya, a college student from Srinagar. For Kashmirs entertainment fraternity, his journey also reflects the changing relationship between the valleys artists and mainstream Indian entertainment. Qazis story has had several chapters - Srinagar, Fame Gurukul, the Arijit Singh connection, music, Bollywood appearances, years away from the mainstream and now Bigg Boss 20. Nearly two decades after he first became a television sensation, the spotlight is once again firmly on Qazi Touqeer.
Jobs, housing, water top Private Members agenda in J&K Assembly
Srinagar, Sep 27: Jobs, job security, housing, drinking water, connectivity and urban planning emerged as the defining public-interest themes of Private Members Business in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, with seven resolutions placing specific demands before the government. The resolutionsmoved by legislators cutting across the National Conference (NC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congressrange from a uniform policy for regularising daily-rated and similarly placed workers to measurable annual employment targets, five-marla land for eligible homeless families and restoration of shrinking water bodies and traditional water channels. Rather than individual constituency grievances, several of the proposals seek policy-level interventions with fixed timelines, making the Private Members Business a snapshot of some of the biggest issues confronting households across J&K. BJP MLA Pawan Kumar Gupta has demanded a comprehensive and uniform policy for regularisation of Daily Rated, Casual, NYC, Mid-Day Meal and similarly placed workers across government departments and agencies. This is why people have elected us, Gupta told Rising Kashmir. The House should benefit in the form of redressal of peoples issues. His resolution seeks that the policy be framed and notified within a fixed timeframe. An amendment proposed by NC legislator Farooq Ahmad Shah seeks to replace uniform with legally enforceable, while Congress MLA Nizam-Ud-Din Bhat has proposed that workers already under consideration of the Cabinet sub-committee should also be covered. The employment question has been separately raised by NC MLA Mir Saifullah, who has sought a comprehensive J&K employment and livelihood policy with measurable annual targets, alongside accelerated recruitment against vacant government posts through a transparent, time-bound and merit-based process. Youth is our future and we should raise their voice in the House, which is the highest form, Saifullah said. The proposal assumes added significance amid the Assemblys recent disclosures on the scale of vacancies and recruitment. An amendment moved by Congress partys Bhat goes further, proposing a monthly sustenance allowance of Rs 5,000 for unemployed youth from families living below the poverty line until an employment policy is formulated and implemented. The proposal thus seeks both a long-term recruitment framework and an interim support mechanism for the poorest unemployed households. Housing has also found a specific legislative proposal. Congress MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone has sought allotment of five marlas of State land to homeless families and formulation of a policy without delay. His proposed amendment seeks to cover landless, economically poor and homeless families who are original residents of J&K, while Mir Saifullah has proposed that Khachari land be considered where State land is unavailable. The infrastructure agenda stretches from the mountains to the cities. NC MLA Qaysar Jamshaid Lone has sought expediting construction of the Lolab-Bandipora tunnel and road project. Bhat has proposed that an amendment set a target of completing the project and opening it to the public by the end of 2027. In Srinagar, NC MLA Salman Sagar has sought denotification of Phaak and Rural Block Harwan from the Srinagar Master Plan, arguing for regulation of predominantly rural areas under Panchayati Raj and rural-development laws and withdrawal of planning restrictions causing hardship to residents. The proposal has also triggered an attempt to expand its geographical scope, with Mubarik Gul seeking inclusion of several rural areas of Eidgah constituency. In Jammu, BJP MLA Yudhvir Sethi has sought a comprehensive, time-bound Master Plan for adequate parking facilities in Jammu East, particularly in congested markets, commercial areas, major junctions and residential localities. The proposal has been widened through amendments, including a demand for a scientific long-term parking strategy covering the most congested areas of J&K. Irshad Rasool Kar has also proposed inclusion of Sopore town. The seventh resolution shifts the focus from jobs and infrastructure to J&Ks environmental future. Taken together, the seven resolutions present an unusually broad legislative checklist--regularise long-serving workers, create measurable employment targets, provide land to vulnerable families, complete a strategic tunnel project, ease urban planning restrictions, address parking congestion and restore J&Ks disappearing water network. The proposals also contain several concrete timelines and numbersfrom five marlas of land and a proposed Rs 5,000 monthly allowance to the proposed 2027 deadline for the Lolab-Bandipora project and 2027-28 water-restoration year. For the government, the significance of the debate therefore lies not only in whether individual resolutions are adopted, but in how it responds to the demand for time-bound, measurable action on issues that directly affect employment, housing, mobility, infrastructure and environmental security. The seven resolutions were selected through balloting for Private Members Business and cover proposals moved by three NC MLAs, two BJP MLAs and two Congress MLAs.
Indian Womens Hockey Team Dominates Singapore 7-0, Advances to Semifinals Against South Korea
The Indian womens hockey team secured a 7-0 victory over Singapore, advancing to the semifinals of the Asian Games 2026. Indian Womens Hockey Team Dominates Singapore 7-0, Advances to Semifinals Against South Korea
World Tourism Day : CM Omar pitches J&K as must-visit destination
Srinagar, Sep 27: On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday extended a warm invitation to travellers from across the country and the world to visit Jammu and Kashmir and experience its timeless beauty, diverse attractions and unmatched hospitality. The Chief Minister said that from pristine mountain peaks and serene lakes to lush green valleys, Jammu and Kashmir continues to offer an unparalleled range of experiences for visitors. He highlighted J&K's potential as a destination for adventure sports, leisure retreats, pilgrimage circuits, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE), destination weddings, unexplored treks and film locations. The Chief Minister said the Government is committed to further strengthening tourism infrastructure and creating an enabling ecosystem for the sustainable growth of the sector. The focus, he added, remains on promoting responsible and sustainable eco-tourism while ensuring that local communities and youth remain at the centre of J&K's tourism and hospitality sector. He also emphasised the importance of preserving Jammu and Kashmir's rich cultural traditions and natural heritage while expanding tourism opportunities across the region. Welcoming visitors with open arms, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called upon people from across the country and the world to discover Jammu and Kashmir, experience its warmth and hospitality, and create cherished memories in the region.
Maulana Sajid Rashidi Questions Legality of Child Marriage in India
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Indian Athletes Shine at Asian Games with Silver and Bronze Medals
Servesh Kushare wins silver in mens high jump; Parul Chaudhary secures bronze in womens 3000m steeplechase at Asian Games 2026. Indian Athletes Shine at Asian Games with Silver and Bronze Medals
