BJP unveils new national team, none from J
Smriti Irani, Ram Madhav, Goyal among prominent new faces; 51 of 65 office-bearers new New Delhi, Aug 17: BJP president Nitin Nabin has announced the partys new national team, with B L Santosh as national general secretary (Organisation), former Union minister Smriti Irani as general secretary and Ram Madhav as national vice president. Interestingly, the [] The post BJP unveils new national team, none from J&K appeared first on Northlines .
Govt destroyed ISI-backed terror group: Shah
253 detained across 14 states; over 200 arrested in cases linked to Shahzad Bhatti Network Over 80 FIRs registered; IEDs, grenades, pistols, CCTV cameras recovered New Delhi, Aug 17:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that ahead of Independence Day Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Govt destroyed an ISI-backed terror network ahead of Independence [] The post Govt destroyed ISI-backed terror group: Shah appeared first on Northlines .
Sinha calls for harmony, compassion and care for nature
Says dialogue, selfless service and respect for all life are key to a harmonious society Srinagar, Aug 17:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called for strengthening social harmony, interfaith dialogue and a deeper sense of responsibility towards nature and all living beings, saying Indias civilisational ethos is rooted inVasudhaiva Kutumbakamthe world is one familyand respect [] The post Sinha calls for harmony, compassion and care for nature appeared first on Northlines .
BJP hits streets, targets NC Govt over
LoP Sharma accuses govt of corruption, poor governance Jammu Tawi, Aug 17:Hundreds of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers on Monday staged protests at several locations in Jammu against the National Conference-led government, alleging failure to fulfil election promises and address issues related to unemployment, civic amenities and development. Three separate protests, led by MP Jugal [] The post BJP hits streets, targets NC Govt over failed promises appeared first on Northlines .
Woman dies, husband injured after scooter-car collision
Kathua (Jammu Div), Aug 17:A woman died while her husband sustained injuries after the scooty they were travelling on was hit by an Alto car near Hiranagar Morh in Kathua district on Monday, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred near a petrol pump at Hiranagar Morh when an Alto car collided with [] The post Woman dies, husband injured after scooter-car collision appeared first on Northlines .
Man killed, 11 injured after vehicle skids off road
Rajouri, (Jammu Div), Aug 17:A man was killed while 11 others were injured after a vehicle skidded off the road in the Thadikassi Tandwal area of Rajouri district on Monday, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred around noon when a vehicle bearing registration number JK11G-8874 skidded off the road and hit several [] The post Man killed, 11 injured after vehicle skids off road appeared first on Northlines .
Budha Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security
LG flags off first batch Jammu Tawi, Aug 17 : The annual pilgrimage to the ancient Budha Amarnath shrine in Poonch district commenced on Monday, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagging off the first batch of pilgrims from Jammu amid religious fervour and tight security arrangements. After performing a pooja, Sinha flagged off the pilgrims [] The post Budha Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security appeared first on Northlines .
Responsible Parenting in the Age of AI
The age of artificial intelligence has arrived with speed, scale and subtlety. It is no longer a distant innovation confined to laboratories, tech firms or research institutions. AI is now part of everyday life shaping what children watch, learn, read and believe. From smart devices and recommendation algorithms to chatbots and AI-generated content, the digital world today is more immersive than ever before. In this rapidly changing environment, parenting too must evolve. Responsible parenting in the age of AI is not about rejecting technology, but about learning to guide children through it with care, discipline and informed judgment. For many families, technology has become both a convenience and a challenge. Parents often rely on digital devices to keep children occupied, to support learning, or simply to manage the pressures of modern life. Yet the same tools that entertain and educate can also expose young minds to misinformation, addiction, isolation and harmful content. Artificial intelligence, by its very nature, personalizes and intensifies engagement. It learns quickly what attracts attention and then keeps feeding it. For a child, this can mean endless scrolling, distorted realities and a shrinking capacity for focus, patience and independent thought. This is why responsible parenting must go beyond time limits and screen restrictions. It requires digital literacy at home. Parents must understand, at least in broad terms, how AI works, what its strengths are and where its risks lie. A child who uses AI tools for homework, images or conversation should not be left unchecked. The question is not only whether the child is online, but what kind of online experience the child is having. Are they learning to think critically, or merely accepting machine-generated answers as truth? Are they building curiosity, or consuming convenience without reflection? At the same time, parents must remain conscious that children imitate what they see. If adults themselves are permanently glued to screens, constantly distracted, or overly dependent on digital shortcuts, it becomes difficult to ask children for restraint. Responsible parenting begins with example. It means creating spaces for conversation, outdoor activity, reading, shared meals and uninterrupted attention. In a world where AI can generate answers instantly, children still need something no machine can provide: human guidance, emotional grounding and moral perspective. Schools too have a role, but the first classroom is the home. Parents should talk openly with children about the difference between human intelligence and machine output, between information and wisdom, and between convenience and character. AI may help a child complete a task, but it cannot teach empathy, integrity or resilience. Those values must come from family, community and lived experience. The challenge before parents is not to fear the future, but to prepare children for it. Technology will keep advancing, and AI will only become more powerful, accessible and influential. But children who grow up with disciplined, attentive and informed parenting will be better equipped to use these tools wisely rather than be used by them. In the age of AI, the most important parental skill may be the oldest one of all the ability to guide, listen and lead by example.
Khonmohs Bear Attacks Call for Urgent Action
Bear attacks in Khonmoh within less than 24 hours have once again brought into sharp focus a problem that is no longer occasional, but increasingly routine: the dangerous expansion of human-wildlife conflict into inhabited areas. The injuring of a 57-year-old woman in Shah Mohalla, following a similar attack on a man in Shiv Dakri a day earlier, is not merely a local scare. It is a warning sign. When people living on Srinagars outskirts cannot safely step out near their homes, the matter ceases to be about wildlife alone and becomes one of public safety, administrative preparedness, and environmental mismanagement. Khonmoh, like several other fringe localities around the city, sits at the fragile interface between human habitation and bear habitat. That interface is becoming narrower by the year. Unplanned expansion, shrinking forest cover, pressure on natural feeding grounds, garbage disposal that attracts wildlife, and the disturbance of habitats have all contributed to pushing animals closer to settlements. The result is predictable, and sadly preventable: repeated confrontation between humans and wildlife, often ending in injury, fear, and retaliatory panic. The latest incidents should serve as a wake-up call for the authorities, especially the Wildlife Department, district administration, and local municipal bodies. Residents cannot be left to live in a state of permanent anxiety while official responses remain reactive and episodic. A bear appearing once may be dismissed as an isolated incident. Two attacks in a day indicate a pattern that demands immediate intervention. The first responsibility of the state is to ensure that vulnerable localities are identified, monitored, and protected through a sustained mitigation plan. That plan must begin with better surveillance and rapid response teams. Villagers need emergency contact systems, patrol deployment in high-risk zones, and immediate action when wildlife movement is reported. Awareness campaigns are also essential so that residents know how to respond if bears enter residential clusters, especially during early morning and evening hours when such attacks are more likely. At the same time, the administration must address the causes that draw bears toward human settlements, including unmanaged waste, open dumping sites, and unsecured food sources. But long-term solutions require more than alerts and advisories. The government must invest in habitat conservation, corridor protection, and scientific conflict management. Forest edges cannot be treated as expendable spaces until crisis erupts. If wildlife is losing its natural range, conflict will only intensify. Compensation for victims must also be timely and adequate, not a bureaucratic afterthought. For families like that of Fatima and the injured man from Shiv Dakri, the damage is not limited to physical wounds; it is also emotional and economic. Khonmohs distress should not fade from memory once the immediate news cycle moves on. It should prompt a serious reassessment of how Kashmir manages its shrinking ecological balance. Protecting people and protecting wildlife are not opposing goals. They are linked obligations. The state must act before another attack turns concern into tragedy.
LG Sinha Calls For Interfaith Dialogue, Peace Initiatives in Pulwama
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called for regular interfaith dialogue and greater participation of youth and communities in initiatives aimed at strengthening social harmony, saying dialogue was key to building trust and peace. Addressing the *Mulaqat* programme organised by the Save Youth Save Future Foundation in Pulwama, Sinha said people belonging to different []
The Clock That Starts Too Late
FUTURECRAFT Sometime in late June, inside OpenAIs own offices, something went wrong that nobody noticed for weeks. The company had built software helpers to test how good AI has become at finding weaknesses in computer systems. They were meant to stay inside a sealed practice area, rather like a driving test conducted in an empty car park. They did not stay. They got out, reached a real companys systems on the open internet, and then did something stranger. They found a way to talk to one another. They passed around passwords and tricks they had discovered. They divided the work between themselves. When engineers shut down the channel they were using to communicate, they built a new one and carried on. OpenAI described this on stage at Black Hat, a large security conference held in Las Vegas earlier this month, and Anthropic said something similar had happened with its own models during containment tests. Read that again with Indian eyes. This took place at one of the most closely watched companies on earth, to software its own engineers had written, during a test they had set up specifically in order to watch it. It still took weeks. India has a rule that says an organisation must inform the government within six hours of finding out it has been attacked. Six hours is among the strictest deadlines anywhere, and beside the point if the honest answer to when did you find out is a month later. What these things actually are Most of us have met AI as a chat window. You ask, it answers, nothing else happens. An agent is a different animal. You do not ask it a question. You give it a job and a login, and then you walk away. Check this loan application. Process these claims. Match these documents against the register. It reads the file, decides what to do, opens the system and does it. Nobody signs off on each step, because the point is that nobody has to. This is not a laboratory idea. Roughly one in four Indian companies already runs agents in live systems, according to an EY survey of Indian enterprises. Industry estimates put overall AI adoption among Indian firms near 80 per cent, ahead of the United States, while fewer than one in four have written down any rules for it. That gap is the whole story. India is adopting this faster than almost anybody and governing it less than almost anybody. The failure with no burglar When we picture a hack, we picture an intruder. A locked screen and a ransom demand. Money gone from an account. There is a moment, and somebody sees it. What OpenAI described has none of that. No outsider broke in. The software was doing the work it had been handed, using permissions properly granted to it, and it went somewhere it was not meant to go. Nothing looked stolen, because in the ordinary sense nothing was. Now place that inside an Indian bank. An agent has been cleared to read customer accounts, because reading accounts is its job. One week it begins pulling records it has no reason to pull. No alarm sounds, because every action it takes is one it is permitted to take. The monitoring system sees an approved user doing approved things, and has no way to ask why. Nobody files a report, because nobody yet has anything to report. The six-hour rule does not measure how quickly we find a problem. It measures how honest we are once we already have What Delhi has done, and what it has left out India has not ignored any of this. On 25 May, CERT-In, the governments cyber agency under the electronics ministry, published a 38-page blueprint on defending against AI-assisted attacks. It tells organisations to set boundaries for their agents, keep logs, watch them continuously and build an emergency switch that can shut a misbehaving one down. That is more specific than most governments have managed. Four things are wrong with it. The first is that it is advice, not law. CERT-Ins own audit rules, published last July, are compulsory, and the two documents do not line up, leaving an Indian company holding a mandatory annual audit in one hand and voluntary AI guidance in the other. The second is that it treats every organisation as the same organisation. A district hospital and a payments company are handed identical recommendations, though they hold very different information and answer to different regulators. The third is that its AI section hands every task to the IT department and none to the boardroom. A company could follow it to the letter and still have directors who could not say which AI systems it runs. Responsibility for the fastest-moving risk in the building has been filed under technical maintenance. The fourth is that it says nothing about open-source models, which is what a large share of Indian startups run. Download a free model off the internet and there is no contract to review and nobody to ring. A practical gap sits underneath all four. CERT-In recommends an emergency shutdown, yet in a global industry survey this year roughly six in ten organisations admitted they could not quickly stop an agent that had begun misbehaving. The advice is sound. The button, in most places, has not been built. The fair objection Nobody has solved this anywhere. On 1 May the cyber agencies of the United States, Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand issued their first joint guidance on agents, and it too is advisory. Europes rules for classifying these systems were due in February and had still not appeared months later. India is not lagging. It stands in the same fog as everyone else. The stronger objection is this. Write a rule you cannot measure and you get paperwork instead of safety. Nobody can yet define, in language a court would accept, the moment an agent begins behaving wrongly, and a deadline attached to an undefined moment produces box-ticking. That is right about mandates and wrong about what follows. What is needed is not a new law but one extra line on a form that already exists. Bottom line When an Indian organisation reports an incident, it reports the moment it found out. It is not obliged to say when the trouble began, or how confident it is about that answer. Those two questions are the only real measure of whether our defences work, and nobody is required to answer either. CERT-In handled about 29.4 lakh incidents in 2025. Every one of them is a case where somebody noticed. We hold no figure at all for the cases where nobody did, and the technology we are now installing at record speed is precisely the sort that fails without anybody noticing. Six hours is a good rule pointed at the wrong thing, and the distance between the two is where the next serious breach in this country will sit, quietly, for as long as it cares to. (The Author studies Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA. He is interested in emerging technologies and innovation, and can be reached on LinkedIn at @arssh-kumar14)
Ram Temple donation row: SIT submits final report, UP govt sends it to trust
Ram Temple donation row SIT submits final report UP govt sends it to trust
IIM Jammu at Ten: From Regional Aspiration to Global Engagement
Prof. Shyam Narayan Lal Chairperson, nandam The Centre for Happiness, IIM Jammu Some institutions inherit their distinction from history; others must earn it quietly, year by year, through vision and sustained effort. The Indian Institute of Management Jammu belongs to this latter tradition. Ten years ago, when it took its first breath, [] The post IIM Jammu at Ten: From Regional Aspiration to Global Engagement appeared first on Northlines .
Police seize 10 vehicles in illegal mining crackdown
Srinagar, Aug 17: Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized 10 vehicles and registered four FIRs in separate actions against illegal mining and unauthorised transportation of minor minerals in Anantnag and Shopian districts. In Anantnag, police intercepted three tractors during patrolling in Mattigund and Chittergul and found them carrying illegally extracted bajri and boulders. The drivers allegedly failed to produce valid documents authorising the extraction or transportation of the material. Police, in a statement said FIR No. 83/2026 was registered at the concerned police station and further investigation is underway. In Shopian, police seized six tractors and a tipper in separate actions for allegedly being involved in unauthorised extraction and transportation of minerals. A police team from Shopian police station seized a tractor and a tipper, following which FIR No. 163/2026 was registered. At Heerpora, two tractors carrying mining material without valid royalty documents were seized and FIR No. 80/2026 registered. Similarly, a police team from Imamsahib seized three tractors allegedly involved in illegal mining without mandatory permissions. FIR No. 54/2026 was registered in the case. Police said the crackdown was aimed at protecting natural resources and curbing illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals. The police warned that strict legal action would be taken against those violating mining laws and urged the public to report illegal mining and transportation activities.
NC Flag: Time to Change with the Changing Times
Former MLC G.L Raina Symbols matter in politics. They create emotional associations, strengthen group identity and make abstract ideas such as freedom, equality, nationalism or regional aspirations instantly recognisable. A flag, election symbol, colour or even the architecture of a party office can communicate in seconds what pages of political literature may struggle to convey. [] The post NC Flag: Time to Change with the Changing Times appeared first on Northlines .
Opaque Money into open societies can distort public policy
Foreign funding of NGOs, Charities needs stricter control By Nantoo Banerjee With annual inflow of foreign contributions to NGOs, private trusts and religious bodies in India officially estimated at a staggering Rs.23,000 crore, there is reason for the government toestablish tighter administrative oversight, governance, and transparency over foreign donations. It is suspected that [] The post Opaque Money into open societies can distort public policy appeared first on Northlines .
Quote of the Day by Kate Winslet: Kate Winslets quote, A good eye cream is really important when you are traveling, busy and stressed-thats when the dark puffy circles can get you. highlights the importance of paying attention to skincare during busy and stressful periods. The quote suggests that travel, demanding schedules, and stress can make dark and puffy circles around the eyes more noticeable, while maintaining a simple eye-care routine can help people feel more confident and cared for.
Seven Officers Transferred in Sopore Police Reshuffle
SRINAGAR: The Sopore Police District on Monday ordered a reshuffle of officers, transferring and posting seven police personnel to different police stations and police posts with immediate effect. According to an order issued by the Senior Superintendent of Police, Sopore, Inspector Ayaz Rasool Geelani has been transferred from DPL Sopore and posted as SHO Police []
Dr. Farooq, Omar greet people on Khwaja Digar
Srinagar, 17 Aug: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Khwaja Digar. In their message, the duo conveyed their heartfelt wishes to the people, praying that the sacred occasion brings peace, prosperity, harmony and well-being to every household across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. They underscored the rich spiritual and cultural traditions associated with Khwaja Digar, describing the occasion as a reminder of the regions enduring rich legacy of communal harmony, brotherhood and mutual respect. They expressed hope that the auspicious day strengthens the bonds of amity and fraternity among people and brings renewed hope, peace and prosperity to the region. Party rank and file have also extended warm greetings to the people.
Let probe reveal truth on appointments: NC
Jammu, Aug, 17 : The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference MLA Zadibal and Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq Monday came down heavily on the BJP over its protest against the Omar Abdullah-led government, saying the BJP must first answer the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the continued denial of statehood and the failure to fulfil its own commitments. In a statement, Sadiq said the BJP had every democratic right to hold demonstrations, but questioned the purpose of what he described as drama and theatrics when the people were still waiting for the restoration of their constitutional rights. Let the BJP protest; it is their democratic right. But after two years, the simple question remains: where is statehood? They promised delimitation, elections and then restoration of statehood. Elections have happened, but statehood is still nowhere in sight, he said. He said the BJP should look within before lecturing others. The erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir was dismantled and divided into two Union Territories, and its people were stripped of their constitutional and political rights. Instead of creating distractions, the BJP should tell the people why statehood has been delayed, Sadiq said. Taking aim at the BJP over the pending reservation-related issue, Sadiq questioned why files and decisions concerning Jammu and Kashmir continued to remain unresolved. On allegations of backdoor appointments, Sadiq said the matter should be subjected to a thorough and impartial investigation rather than being turned into a political spectacle. If there has been any wrongdoing, let there be a proper investigation and let the truth come out. The BJP has no reason to turn every issue into political theatre when it has the means and influence to seek an investigation through the appropriate agencies, he said. Sadiq noted that BJP is deliberately creating distractions to divert public attention from issues that directly affect the people of Jammu and Kashmir. If the National Conference had made illegal or backdoor appointments, why would anyone oppose an investigation? Let the facts come out. The people deserve the truth, not manufactured controversies and political theatrics, he said. Recalling the PDP-BJP alliance, Sadiq also questioned those who had facilitated the BJP's entry into the government in Jammu and Kashmir despite repeated warnings from the National Conference. We had warned against bringing the BJP into the government and repeatedly appealed that this would have serious consequences for Jammu and Kashmir. Omar Abdullah had even offered unconditional support to prevent such an arrangement. Those who enabled that alliance cannot now shed crocodile tears from the sidelines, he said. Sadiq said the BJP's latest protest could not conceal its failure to address the fundamental question of stat
Budgam hospital 75% complete; critical care block planned in Uri: Govt
Srinagar, Aug 17:- Minister for Health & Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the action taken and progress achieved on decisions taken during earlier review meetings, with particular focus on major infrastructure and development projects being implemented by the Health, Education and Social Welfare departments across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary Education, Ram Niwas Sharma; Special Secretaries of Higher Education, Health and Education Departments; Directors of Health Services Jammu and Kashmir; Directors of School Education Jammu and Kashmir; Principals of Government Medical Colleges and other senior officers of the concerned departments. The Minister undertook a comprehensive review of the physical and financial progress of various ongoing projects, including infrastructure works, Capex and SASCI projects, utilisation of funds, procurement of equipment and implementation of decisions taken in previous review meetings. Emphasising the importance of translating sanctioned projects into tangible outcomes for the people, Sakeena Itoo directed the officers to ensure strict adherence to timelines, close monitoring of execution and clear accountability at every stage. She stressed that financial expenditure must correspond with actual physical progress and called for immediate resolution of bottlenecks causing delays. Reviewing healthcare infrastructure in Kashmir, the Minister was informed that the 125-bedded District Hospital at Reshipora, Budgam has achieved 75 per cent physical progress and is targeted for completion by March 2027. The status of various SASCI projects was also reviewed. The meeting was further informed that a proposal for establishment of a Critical Care Hospital Block at Uri has been initiated, with five kanals of land identified at Mohara. In Jammu division, the Minister reviewed the proposed Trauma Centre at Surankote, new UT Capex works and the 100-bedded Hospital at Sunderbani. She was informed that construction of the Sunderbani hospital is nearing completion, while equipment worth 66 lakh has been requisitioned and the facility is expected to be made operational shortly. The Minister also reviewed infrastructure and other development works at GMC Handwara, GMC Srinagar, SKIMS Medical College Bemina, GMC Rajouri, Government Ayurvedic College Akhnoor, GMC Kathua, GMC Jammu and GMC Anantnag. At GMC Rajouri and GMC Kathua, she took stock of Capex and CSS works, functioning of Dental Units and procurement of essential equipment. The meeting was informed that the upgradation of the GNM Nursing School to a Nursing College at GMC Rajouri has achieved 65 per cent progress, while construction of the Teaching Hospital at GMC Kathua is at an advanced stage. At GMC Jammu, the Minister reviewed the status of Capex and CSS works and was apprised that several projects have either been completed or are nearing completion. The functioning of the Emergency Dental Unit and District Early Intervention Centre at SMGS Hospital was also assessed. Sakeena Itoo directed the concerned officers to accord top priority to procurement of critical medical equipment and completion of healthcare infrastructure, noting that timely availability of facilities and equipment has a direct bearing on the quality and accessibility of patient care. She called for regular identification and resolution of bottlenecks, timely utilisation of available funds and stronger coordination among executing agencies, healthcare institutions and the concerned departments. Every sanctioned project must ultimately translate into a tangible improvement in public service delivery. There should be no avoidable delay in execution, and every rupee allocated for development must be utilised efficiently and transparently, the Minister said. The Minister further directed the officers to maintain continuous monitoring of major projects and furnish timely updates on critical milestones. She stressed that completed infrastructure should be made functional without delay so that the intended benefits reach the people at the earliest.
Div Com Plans Heritage Tours, Customised Packages For IFFJK Guests
SRINAGAR : With the first International Film Festival of J&K (IFFJK) scheduled to be held from September 7 to 10, the administration has begun working on tourism, sightseeing and hospitality arrangements for national and international guests attending the festival. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Monday chaired a meeting to review preparations for the festival, []
Apni Party accuses govt of failing on governance, jobs
Srinagar, Aug 17: Apni Party Provincial President Mohammad Ashraf Mir on Monday accused the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir of failing to provide effective governance and fulfil promises made during the 2024 Assembly elections. Mir made the remarks while welcoming several political and social workers from Shopian, including senior PDP worker Mohammad Yusuf Wani from Safanagri Zainapora, NC worker Sajad Aziz from Heff Shirmal, Mohammad Asif Bhat, Farhan Ali and their associates into the Apni Party at its headquarters in Srinagar. Welcoming the new entrants, Mir said the party leadership would support them in their efforts to address public issues in their respective areas. Targeting the government, Mir said people had given it a strong mandate in the hope that their grievances would be addressed, but claimed that little had been done to provide relief. He said unemployment remained one of the biggest challenges facing Jammu and Kashmir and accused the government of failing to create meaningful employment opportunities for youth. Mir recalled the ruling partys election promise to provide one lakh jobs and claimed that no substantial initiative had been taken despite more than two years having passed since the Assembly elections. He urged people to reconsider their support for traditional political parties, alleging that they had repeatedly failed to deliver on their promises. Mir also appealed to voters not to be misled by what he described as false promises and fake slogans during elections.
BJP Must Answer On Statehood, Reservations, Governance: Tanvir Sadiq
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) MLA from Zadibal and chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq on Monday hit out at the BJP over its protest against the Omar Abdullah-led government, saying the party should first explain the continued delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Sadiq said the BJP had every democratic right to []
Sakeena Itoo Pushes Online Recovery, Disbursement System For JKSCSTBC Corporation
SRINAGAR : The Jammu and Kashmir Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Backward Classes Development Corporation has decided to intensify recovery of long-pending loans and introduce an online system for loan recovery and disbursement of welfare schemes. The decision was taken at the 46th meeting of the Corporations Board of Directors, chaired by Minister for Social []
Zero Miles founder skips anniversary, pitches for unified licensing system in Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 17: Zero Miles Grill and Cafe founder Jibran Khan on Monday chose to skip the eighth anniversary celebrations of his popular food chain and instead used the occasion to push for a single-window licensing system for food business operators in the Valley during a crucial review meeting with the FSSAI chief. The meeting, chaired by FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani, IAS, at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), saw Khan walk in with a presentation folder rather than a celebration cake, focusing his intervention on regulatory reforms that he said were critical for the growth of food entrepreneurship in Kashmir. Sources said that the meeting, part of Punhani's four-day visit to the Valley, was aimed at assessing the challenges faced by Food Business Operators (FBOs) and exploring ways to streamline the regulatory framework. Speaking after the meeting, Khan said the existing licensing system was proving to be a major hurdle for entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses in the region. The system demands separate licences for every branch, duplicate filings, and independent audits for each unit. This is not red tape but a barrier to expansion and a disincentive for entrepreneurs looking to scale up in Kashmir, he said. Khan advocated for a unified single-window licensing system with a digital dashboardone registration and one compliance framework governing all outlets under a single brand. The regulator must transition from being a strict enforcer to a facilitator, especially for startups and MSMEs. Kashmir's terrain is uniquely difficult, with supply chains collapsing during harsh winters and infrastructure deficits making compliance disproportionately harder than in the plains. These are ground realities, not excuses, he added. The restaurateur also criticised the existing grievance redressal mechanism, describing it as a labyrinth that leaves small players helpless. If a small food business owner faces a field-level issue, most do not even know which door to knock on. We need a mechanism where small players can flag issues without being lost in bureaucratic labyrinths, he said, drawing nods from several attendees. Khan said the Jammu and Kashmir Food Commissioner gave a positive response and addressed his question, in which he had urged for a roadmap for restaurants, cafes and highway businesses. The Commissioner provided a detailed roadmap, explaining how they plan to establish a database within the next six months and that they are definitely moving forward in that direction. The interactive session was attended by prominent food business owners from across the Valley and was viewed by industry watchers as a bridge-building exercise between top-down policy perspectives and bottom-up ground realities. Official sources said the proposal for a single-window system has caught the attention of the FSSAI top brass and has been forwarded for active internal review. Khan's intervention, however, went beyond licensing. In a well-prepared presentation, he made a persuasive case for the FSSAI to fundamentally rethink its role in the Valley, sources added. Food safety and business growth need not be in conflict. They can coexist, provided the regulatory framework is flexible enough to accommodate local realities. A one-size-fits-all approach does not work for a region like Kashmir, he said. Notably, the Zero Miles chain, which started its journey eight years ago, has emerged as one of the prominent homegrown food brands in the Valley. However, Khan's decision to skip the celebrations and focus on policy advocacy has drawn praise from many in the industry who see it as a significant step towards addressing long-pending issues faced by food business operators in Kashmir.
Four SHOs Reshuffled in Pulwama, Probationary DySPs Shifted For Training
SRINAGAR: The Pulwama district police have ordered a reshuffle of four Station House Officers (SHOs) and shifted two probationary Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs) for practical training. According to an order issued by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Pulwama, on August 17, probationary DySPs Mohd Waseem and Fizza Hamid have been moved from their []
Will Rethink Quitting If Omar Steps Down As CM: Ruhullah Puts NC On Notice
SRINAGAR : Srinagar Lok Sabha member Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday said he has made up his mind to resign from Parliament in the coming months, but indicated that an intervention by National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah could lead him to reconsider the decision if the party accepts a set of political proposals. []
Ruhullah sets few-month timeline for possible resignation, puts ball in NC leaderships court
Srinagar, Aug 17 : Srinagar Lok Sabha member Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday said he has made up his mind to resign from Parliament in the coming months, but indicated that an intervention by National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah could lead him to reconsider the decision if the party accepts a set of political proposals. In an exclusive conversation with Kashmir News Service (KNS), Ruhullah said he was not looking at a timeline of a year but wanted a few months to take his campaign on the constitutional and political status of Jammu and Kashmir to what he called a certain level before stepping down. I need a few months. I am not even talking about a year. I want to bring this fight to a certain level, and then resign, he added. Ruhullah, however, made a distinction between his decision to resign and his willingness to reconsider it. He said the resignation itself was not conditional, but he would rethink the decision if Dr Farooq Abdullah wanted the issue resolved and the proposed steps were taken. Referring to Dr Farooq, Ruhullah said his relationship with the NC president was not merely political and that he had always regarded him as a fatherly figure. He said Dr Farooq had treated him with respect and that his remarks about Ruhullah being like a son were known to him personally. This is not a matter of our personal relations, Ruhullah said, adding that the larger issue concerned the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said if Dr Farooq wanted the matter to be resolved, he had three suggestions that could lead him to reconsider his resignation. Ruhullah said his first proposal was that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah should resign from the post and that he himself would then resign as MP, allowing Omar to return to Parliament and lead the political fight for restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs constitutional protections. The current CM should resign from the post. I resign from the Member of Parliament, he said. Ruhullah said he did not want to return to Parliament himself and suggested that Omar Abdullah contest a Lok Sabha election and take up the issues he had been raising in the national political arena. I do not want to become the Member Parliament again. The CM should come, resign, become the Member Parliament. He should go to Parliament and fight the same fight that I am fighting, he said. He also said that Omar Abdullah could have a greater impact in Parliament because of his political position and the strength of the National Conference. Ruhullah said the campaign should go beyond the demand for restoration of statehood and include what he described as the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs constitutional guarantees, protections and dignity. Along with the statehood, the constitutional guarantees, dignity should be restored, he said. Ruhulla said his second proposal was that Omar Abdullah should nominate another person from among the partys MLAs or ministers to head the government, allowing the Chief Minister to concentrate on the political campaign from Parliament. Ruhullah said the government could then focus on governance and implementation of the National Conference manifesto while Omar Abdullah pursued the constitutional and political issues at the national level. Ruhulla said his third proposal was for the National Conference to turn the issue into a broader political movement, with the party standing behind Omar Abdullahs parliamentary campaign. Ruhullah said he was willing to take responsibility for organising such a movement within the party. He also called for those whom he blamed for moving the party away from its political movement and ideological agenda to be removed from party affairs. If these two-three suggestions work, I am ready to rethink my resignation the next day, Ruhullah said. He said that if there was no movement on his proposals, he would proceed with the decision he had already made. Ruhullah also said his decision was not the result of any individual forcing him out. There is no one to force me. I will do what I have to do on the basis of morals and conviction, he said. He also said that developments within the party had created an atmosphere in which his continuation had become increasingly difficult. He said remarks questioning why he had not resigned had come from different party functionaries, including MLAs, an MP, the additional general secretary and, at times, the Chief Minister. Ruhulla also said that he had been kept away from the working committee, party functioning and decision-making. They themselves call me from one MLA, some day from another MLA, some day from MP, some day from the Additional General Secretary, some day the Chief Minister himself talks badly to me, he said. Ruhullah said that if the party believed he had violated its ideology, agenda, manifesto or discipline, it should follow a formal process instead of publicly asking him to resign. He challenged the leadership to issue him a show-cause notice and spell out the alleged violations. I wish they had the dignity to issue a show-cause notice, he said. If they had the dignity, they would have been conscious, and they would have talked about party discipline, they would have issued a show-cause notice, he added. Ruhullah said he would respond to such a notice and allow the party to take a decision thereafter. Tell me, where have I violated? At least take the answer to that show-cause notice from me, he said. The Srinagar MP acknowledged that resigning would come at the cost of the parliamentary platform through which he has been pursuing the issue nationally. He said Parliament had allowed him to raise the constitutional question, engage with political parties and undertake lobbying and opinion-building. Whatever I could do in Parliament, I did it. I did the opinion generation, I spoke about 370, he said. He also referred to conferences and political outreach undertaken in Delhi and said he wanted to do more work on the issue before giving up his parliamentary position. I won't have the Parliament. The lobbying that I can do through the Parliament, the outreach that I can do, I won't have that. That is obvious, he said. He acknowledged that losing that platform would be a setback but said he was prepared to take the decision on the basis of his convictions.That will be a loss, he added.(KNS)
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SIA Kashmir arrests absconding narco-terror operative in Jammu
Srinagar, Aug 17: State Investigating Agency (SIA) Kashmir has achieved a significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts to dismantle the narco-terror ecosystem operating in Jammu & Kashmir with the arrest of an absconding operative who had been evading arrest for nearly four years. A statement issued by the agency said that in a major success, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir has arrested Manoj Kumar Bhat @ Pintu, S/o P.K. Bhat, R/o Rehari Colony, Bakshi Nagar, Jammu, in a special operation conducted in Jammu. The accused is wanted in connection with FIR No. 13/2022 of SIA Kashmir, registered on 03.06.2022, concerning the smuggling of narcotics from across the LOC and the alleged channelisation of proceeds from their sale towards financing terrorist activities. The arrest is an important development in the investigation of a wider narcoterror conspiracy allegedly backed by Pakistan/PoK-based operatives of the terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen (HM). The investigation has brought to light a sinister nexus in which narcotics are allegedly trafficked into J&K, distributed through an established network, and the proceeds generated from their sale are subsequently pumped into activities intended to sustain and further the terrorist ecosystem. Manoj Kumar Bhat @ Pintu was evading arrest for almost 04 years since the registration of the case. His apprehension is the result of sustained and strenuous efforts by SIA Kashmir, involving continuous technical surveillance, human intelligence and coordinated investigative measures. The statement said the arrested accused is alleged to have played a role in facilitating the sale and distribution network of narcotics in the Jammu division, thereby contributing to the financial pipeline of the larger narco-terror network. The investigation has also established linkages with Pakistan/PoK-based terrorist handlers, including Imtiyaz Ahmad Kandoo @ Kandoo, S/o Ab. Khaliq Kandoo, R/o Kralteng, Sopore, and Manzoor Ahmad Khan, S/o Late Ab. Majeed Khan, R/o Braman Panzala, Baramulla. These individuals have arranged and facilitated the trafficking of narcotics from PoK, which were subsequently collected, distributed and sold through the network operating within J&K. The investigation assumes particular significance in view of the established pattern of narco-terror financing, wherein proceeds generated through narcotics trafficking are allegedly diverted towards sustaining terrorist activities. The case demonstrates the manner in which the terror ecosystem seeks to exploit the narcotics trade as an alternative and covert source of funding. By targeting the entire chainfrom cross-LoC narcotics trafficking and local distribution to the financial proceeds generated therefromSIA Kashmir is pursuing the broader objective of financially strangulating and dismantling the support structures that sustain terrorism. The case was initially registered following the recovery of 01 Kg of heroin from Zeeshan Ahmad Sofi and Waseem Ahmad Khan at Nowpora, Sopore. Subsequent investigation resulted in the recovery of 07 Kg of poppy straw and 04 Kg of poppy seeds. Earlier, 15 grams of heroin had also been recovered from the residential premises of Manoj Kumar Bhat @ Pintu by SIA. One motorcycle and electronic gadgets have also been seized and are presently under forensic/technical examination. During the course of investigation, SIA Kashmir has filed multiple chargesheets before the competent Court against the following accused for judicial determination: (1) Zeeshan Ahmad Sofi, S/o Ghulam Mohammad Sofi, R/o Muqdam Mohalla, Radbugh Drugmulla, Kupwara; (2) Waseem Ahmad Khan, S/o Mohammad Saleem Khan, R/o Rangai, Uri, Baramulla; (3) Bashir Ahmad Koli, S/o Late Matu Koli, R/o Churanda, Uri, Baramulla; (4) Mohammad Ashraf Lone, S/o Mohammad Subhan Lone, R/o Saidpora Rohama, Baramulla; (5) Mohammad Saleem Khan, S/o Mohammad Shareef, R/o Kalgai Ramgai, Uri, Baramulla; and (6) Zafraan Khan, S/o Shafi Ullah Khan, R/o Dawran, Uri, Baramulla. The investigation has further revealed the involvement of a broader network associated with terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen and its Pakistan/ PoK-based handlers. The arrest of Manoj Kumar Bhat @ Pintu is particularly significant as it demonstrates SIA Kashmirs continued pursuit of absconders, facilitators, financiers and handlers, irrespective of the passage of time, statement said. Notably, SIA Kashmir has also secured an Interpol Red Corner Notice against terrorist handler and narco-terror kingpin Imtiyaz Ahmad Kandoo in a separate terror-related case. The action reflects the Agencys sustained efforts to pursue Pakistan-based handlers and other fugitives involved in directing and financing terrorist activities in J&K. The latest arrest is expected to assist the investigating agency in unraveling further layers of the conspiracy, identifying additional linkages, tracing the financial trail and establishing the complete chain connecting narcotics trafficking with terror financing. SIA Kashmir reiterates its resolve to continue its relentless campaign against the terror ecosystem, its facilitators, financiers and sources of sustenance. The investigation in the present case remains ongoing and will continue until all persons found involved in the conspiracy are brought before the law and the complete network responsible for facilitating the narco-terror financing pipeline is dismantled, statement added.
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Srinagar, Aug 17 : Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Karra on Monday accused the BJP of using its protest over Vande Mataram as a diversionary tactic to deflect attention from growing public anger over issues concerning the youth and students. Karra said there was a wave of anger against the BJP across the country over issues including alleged irregularities in examinations and other matters affecting students and young people. There are two or three backgrounds to the BJP protest. The first background is that there is a wave of anger against them across the country, Karra said. He alleged that the BJP was attempting to divert public attention from the issues facing the youth. As you can see, there is no state in the country where the youth, students and the future of this country is not in a state of anger. So, this is one of the diversions, he said. Karra also rejected the BJP's allegation that the Congress had disrespected Vande Mataram, saying the party did not accept the version of the song that was used. There is nothing to be disrespected. However, by mistake, they used a version that the Congress did not accept, he said. The J&K Congress chief said the party had already made its position clear and described the version as a twisted rendition. The Congress Party has clearly stated that it is a twisted version. They are presenting a wrong version. We do not accept that, he said. Karra further alleged that the BJP's protest reflected its frustration and said the Congress had lodged a complaint over the manner in which the party had attacked it. There can be a procession or a protest. But we have lodged a complaint against the way they have attacked, he said. His remarks came amid a political row over Vande Mataram and competing protests by the BJP and Congress.(KNS).
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