SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department has directed all government degree colleges to strictly enforce attendance requirements and prescribed working hours for teaching and non-teaching staff, warning that violations could invite disciplinary action. The directions were issued through Circular No. 01/DC-HE of 2026, dated November 3, by the Directorate of Colleges, following reports []
Jammu Kashmir Finance Department Revises Treasury Training Locations for 12 Officials
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has issued a corrigendum revising the designated treasury training locations for 12 officials covered under an earlier order concerning the Accounts and Treasuries Department. The corrigendum, issued by the Director General of Accounts and Treasuries on November 2, amends Order No. 163-Acctts of 2026, dated October 16. Under []
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WASHINGTON: Democrats have retaken control of the U.S. Senate, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican control of governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump. The midterm elections that came to a close Tuesday channeled voters deep frustration with high prices, the war in Iran and concerns []
Three Injured in Sopore Road Mishap
SRINAGAR: At least three people were injured in a road accident at Hygam Mood in the Sopore area of north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Tuesday evening. Soon after the accident, the injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the accident and the condition of the []
EOW Kashmir Files Chargesheet in Rs 35 Lakh Cheque Fraud Case
SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a Pulwama resident in a case involving an allegedly fraudulent cheque issued to settle a business liability of Rs 35 lakh. The chargesheet has been presented before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Pulwama, in FIR []
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in case FIR No. 44/2026 under Sections 318(2), 336(3) and 340 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Pulwama, against Mushtaq Ahmad Yatoo S/o Ali Mohammad Yatoo R/o Chanpora, Rajpora, Pulwama. In a []
Srinagar-Jammu Highway: Traffic Advisory Issued
SRINAGAR: Traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained very slow over the past 24 hours due to single-lane stretches, damaged road surfaces and vehicle breakdowns, prompting the Traffic Police to advise commuters to undertake their journeys during daylight hours. According to the Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir, slow movement was recorded between []
Google Searches for Ruhullah Mehdi Jump Over 5,000 Per Cent After NC Exit
SRINAGAR: Online searches for Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi witnessed a surge of more than 5,000 per cent in India following his announcement on November 3 that he was severing ties with the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) and intended to resign from the Lok Sabha. Google Trends data showed that Jammu and []
Two Scrap Collectors Killed, 80 Shelters Engulfed In Massive Fire At Bemina
Srinagar: Two persons were killed after a massive fire engulfed around 80 temporary shelters at Durbal, Bemina in Srinagar during the intervening night of Nov 3-4, officials said. Officials said that the fire broke out at around 12:23 AM, engulfing approximately 80 makeshift shelters constructed from tarpaulin and wood. An empty poultry farm and a []
Two Killed as Fire Destroys 80 Temporary Shelters in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Two persons were killed after a major fire engulfed around 80 temporary shelters in the Durbal area of Bemina in Srinagar during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, officials said. The victims were identified as Mohammad Noor Alam, 27, son of Abdal Wahab, a native of Delhi who was staying in Durbal, and []
Two Killed as Massive Fire Engulfs 80 Temporary Shelters in Srinagars Durbal Bemina
Srinagar: What began as a fire in a cluster of makeshift shelters turned into a night of tragedy at Durbal Bemina, claiming two lives and reducing around 80 temporary structures to ashes during the intervening night. The devastating blaze, which broke out shortly after midnight, engulfed nearly 80 Make shift tents leaving behind charred remains of shelters and belongings. An empty poultry farm and a tipper were also caught in the fire. Officials told Rising Kashmir that the State Fire Control Room, Batamaloo, received a distress call at around 12:23 AM, reporting a fire in temporary shelters (juggies) made of tarpaulin and wooden material. Immediately after receiving the information, fire tenders from Fire Station JVC and Fire Station Rawalpora were rushed to the spot. Upon reaching the location, firefighters found a large number of makeshift structures engulfed in flames. They said that, Considering the intensity and magnitude of the blaze, additional firefighting resources, including fire tenders and water bowsers, were mobilised from F&ES Headquarters, Batamaloo, to strengthen the operation. Personnel from Police Station Bemina, SDPO Bemina and local residents also assisted the Fire and Emergency Services teams in controlling the blaze and managing the situation at the site. After sustained firefighting efforts, the flames were brought under control. However, during a subsequent search operation, two bodies were recovered from the debris of the burnt structures. The deceased were identified as Mohammad Noor Alam (27), son of Abdul Wahab, originally from Delhi and presently residing at Durbal, and Al Ameen (16), son of Mohammad Rafi, originally from Delhi and presently residing at Kupwara. Both were reportedly working as scrap collectors in the Durbal area. Following the completion of Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) proceedings, the bodies were handed over to the local police for further legal formalities. Officials also said that Deputy Director, Command Srinagar, Dr Aqib Hussain Mir, along with Mobilising Officer Aijaz Ahmad Shah, DFO City and DFO Headquarters, remained actively involved in overseeing the mobilisation of firefighting resources and coordinating the teams deployed at the incident site. They said that The exact cause of the fire remains unknown and is being investigated by the concerned authorities.
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JNU to conform the title Professor Emeritus to Amitabh Mattoo
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SKUAST-K holds training on animal disease diagnosis
Srinagar, Nov 3: The Directorate of Extension and Directorate of SAMETI, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir) on Tuesday inaugurated a three-day training programme on Field-Oriented Disease Diagnostic Techniques at Directorate of Extension, Shalimar, Srinagar. The programme is being attended by 30 Veterinary Assistant Surgeons (VAS) from the Departments of Animal Husbandry and Sheep Husbandry, Jammu and Kashmir, and aims to strengthen their practical competencies in animal disease diagnosis, surveillance, and management. The inaugural session was graced by Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Kashmir, as the Chief Guest, in the presence of Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth, Director Extension, SKUAST-Kashmir, along with scientists, faculty members, resource persons, and participating veterinary officers. Addressing the gathering, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai emphasized the importance of strengthening field-level animal disease diagnostic services through continuous professional development, practical training, and the adoption of modern diagnostic technologies. He highlighted the critical role of early and accurate disease diagnosis in preventing disease outbreaks, reducing economic losses among livestock farmers, and improving animal health and productivity. He stressed the need for collaboration between the University and line departments to ensure that scientific advancements are translated into practical solutions for livestock and sheep farmers. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth, Director Extension, highlighted the importance of capacity-building programmes in bridging the gap between scientific research and field-level veterinary practices. She reiterated the commitment of the Directorate of Extension and SAMETI to organizing need-based, skill-oriented training programmes to address emerging challenges in animal health and disease management. The three-day training programme focuses on strengthening practical skills in animal disease diagnosis, including clinical examination, collection and handling of diagnostic samples, laboratory-based diagnostic techniques, disease surveillance, and interpretation of diagnostic findings. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Riyaz Ahmad, Scientist, SKUAST-Kashmir.
Senior NC Leader, Former MLC Ghulam Qadir Pardesi Passes Away
SRINAGAR: Senior Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader and former Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) Sheikh Ghulam Qadir Pardesi, father of Lal Chowk MLA Ahsan Pardesi, passed away on Tuesday evening. Pardesi was a veteran functionary of the National Conference and had also served as Joint Financial Commissioner before his retirement. According to the []
You used me, Ruhullah tells NC leadership Budgam, Nov 03: You used me. With these words, Srinagar Member Parliament (MP) Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday accused the National Conference leadership of exploiting his political credibility to secure electoral victories in 2024 before abandoning its commitments to the people, as he announced his resignation from the party and the Lok Sabha, ending a 24-year association with the NC. Addressing thousands of supporters at Behisht-e-Zehra Park in Budgam district on the 26th death anniversary of his father, Aga Syed Mehdi, Ruhullah delivered an approximately 80-minute address, launching an unprecedented attack on NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over what he described as the betrayal of the people's mandate and abandonment of the struggle for Jammu and Kashmir's constitutional rights. Ruhullah said his decision was driven by principles, conscience and the political commitments made to people during the 2024 Assembly elections, rather than any personal grievance or disappointment over not being accommodated in the government. In a symbolic gesture, he signed his two-page resignation letter on the podium before handing it over to Mohammad Ashraf Mattoo, father of 17-year-old Tufail Mattoo, who was killed during the 2010 unrest when Omar Abdullah was Chief Minister. He asked Mattoo to forward the letter to Farooq Abdullah. Mehdi also announced his resignation from the Srinagar parliamentary constituency and said he had emailed his resignation to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The Srinagar seat, however, will become vacant only after the Speaker accepts his resignation. Describing his departure from the party as a decree of freedom, Ruhullah said he had no intention of simply shifting from one political party to another. Instead, he wanted to build a movement of honest, compassionate and committed people who would take forward the struggle for the dignity and rights of Jammu and Kashmir. At the heart of Ruhullah's address was his charge that the National Conference had used his political credibility and the trust people had placed in him to secure electoral victories before abandoning the very commitments on which it had sought votes. You used me, he said, recounting the political developments ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He alleged that the party had initially approached him to contest from Baramulla, citing the presence of Shia voters, but he suggested that Omar Abdullah contest from north Kashmir instead. Ruhullah was subsequently fielded from Srinagar, where he won the parliamentary election. Recounting developments following Omar Abdullah's electoral defeat in Baramulla, Ruhullah claimed that the Chief Minister had told him that the dignity of the National Conference and the people of Jammu and Kashmir rested in his hands. I took that responsibility seriously and raised the issue of the region's constitutional rights in Parliament, he said. He said the party again sought his support during the Assembly elections, assuring him that it would fight for the dignity and constitutional rights of Jammu and Kashmir rather than confine its political agenda to restoration of statehood. However, he alleged that the leadership began retreating from its position on Article 370 almost immediately after forming the government. You got power in 2024, and from the second day, when we spoke about Article 370, you started saying no. Is this the dignity promised? he asked. Ruhullah said the NC had received a massive mandate in 2024 because people had invested their anger, expectations and political hopes in the party. He said he had campaigned tirelessly for it but was deeply hurt when the leadership abandoned the struggle that had brought it back to power. He also recalled the party's commitments on rationalisation of reservation, 200 units of free electricity, restoration of constitutional guarantees and release of prisoners, accusing the leadership of failing to carry forward the promises made to voters. Taking direct aim at Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Ruhullah criticised his conduct after assuming office, particularly his interactions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He said the presentation of shawls to the national leadership had disappointed people who expected the NC government to assert Jammu and Kashmir's political concerns. He also revisited Omar's remarks during the inauguration of the Z-Morh tunnel in Sonamarg in January 2025, when the Chief Minister told the Prime Minister that the weather had supported the event and there was not a cloud in the sky. Ruhullah said a lack of clouds during Chillai Kalan, Kashmir's harshest winter period, was actually a bad omen, questioning the Chief Minister's understanding of the region's realities. He further challenged the respect commanded by the office of the Chief Minister, saying the chair might carry authority but that authority did not automatically command public respect. He said he bowed his head and placed his cap and turban only before Almighty Allah. Recalling the December 2024 student protest over reservation outside the Chief Minister's residence at Gupkar, Ruhullah said he had stood with the protesting youth because their concerns were genuine and deserved to be heard. His participation in the demonstration had become a major flashpoint in his relations with the party leadership. Accusing the NC government of being subservient to the Centre, Ruhullah declared that Kashmir would engage with New Delhi on its own terms and would not accept an agenda imposed from outside. Ruhullah also made clear that his resignation was not the end of his political engagement. He said he wanted to identify honest young people with compassion and commitment who were willing to enter public life and fight for the rights and dignity of their people. I will go as far as I need to find them, he said, appealing to parents to encourage their educated and hardworking children to participate in politics and work towards changing society. He said some people wanted him to form a new political party, but his immediate priority was to launch a broader movement for the restoration of dignity and respect in Jammu and Kashmir. The announcement came against the backdrop of growing disquiet within the National Conference following its recent Cabinet expansion and reports of differences among party legislators over the distribution of ministerial positions.
Vigilance Awareness Week celebrated at PNB Circle Office Srinagar
Srinagar, Nov 3: Punjab National Bank (PNB), Circle Office Srinagar, successfully organized various public awareness programmes under Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 in accordance with the guidelines of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). The theme for this year's Vigilance Awareness Week is Probity for Prosperity. On the occasion of the inauguration of the week, all officers and employees of the Circle Office and its subordinate branch offices collectively took the Integrity Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to upholding transparency, honesty and ethical values in the workplace. With the objective of promoting social responsibility and the spirit of philanthropy, a voluntary Blood Donation Camp was organized at the Circle Office premises. Staff members from the Circle Office as well as its subordinate branches participated enthusiastically and voluntarily donated blood, contributing towards the noble cause of serving humanity. Furthermore, a grand Walkathon was organized to spread awareness among the general public about vigilance, ethical conduct and the importance of building a corruption-free society. Staff members of the Bank participated enthusiastically in the Walkathon and conveyed the message of integrity and honesty to citizens through banners and placards.
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Srinagar, Nov 3: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, on Tuesday chaired a virtual meeting to review the progress of various activities and initiatives being implemented under Apiculture sector. The meeting focused on assessing the overall progress of apiculture-related activities, reviewing the status of ongoing initiatives and identifying measures to further strengthen and promote the beekeeping sector across Kashmir. A key agenda item was the proposed migration of bee colonies from Kashmir to Jammu. Detailed deliberations were held on the arrangements and measures required to facilitate the smooth and timely migration of bee colonies, keeping in view seasonal requirements and the interests of the beekeeping community. Various issues and challenges faced by beekeepers were also discussed, with particular emphasis on strengthening field-level coordination, providing timely technical guidance and ensuring effective implementation of departmental interventions. Speaking on the occasion, the Director, stressed the need for a coordinated and result-oriented approach towards strengthening the apiculture sector. He directed the concerned officers to work proactively, maintain close coordination with beekeepers and ensure that all necessary arrangements for the migration of bee colonies are made in a timely and systematic manner. The Director reiterated the departments commitment to promoting scientific beekeeping practices, enhancing honey production and improving the economic prospects of the beekeeping community through sustained institutional support, technical guidance and effective field-level interventions. The meeting was attended by Chief Agriculture Officers, Assistant Entomologist and concerned Apiculture Development Officers from across the Kashmir Division.
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Jammu, Nov 03: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday distributed appointment letters to 17 candidates appointed in the Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department here at the Civil Secretariat. The appointment letters were distributed in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works (R&B), Anil Kumar Singh, Director Finance, R&B, and other concerned officers. The Chief Minister congratulated the newly appointed candidates and extended his best wishes for their future endeavours. He expressed hope that they would discharge their duties with dedication, sincerity and a strong sense of responsibility, contributing meaningfully to the functioning of the department and the development of Jammu and Kashmir. The appointees include eight Supervisors and eight Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) appointed under the RAS, while one candidate has been appointed under SRO-43.
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Blast rocks railway track near India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan, several trains cancelled
A powerful explosion rocked a railway track in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district, near the India-Pakistan international border, triggering a major security alert. The blast occurred on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh railway line in the Ramsinghpur police station area which damaged two concrete blocks beneath the tracks and left a nearly two-foot-deep crater.The incident took place late Tuesday night, around 9:45 pm, near 50 GB village in Anupgarh. According to preliminary information, the explosion occurred approximately 45 minutes after a passenger train travelling on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh route had passed through the area.
1,300 disability cases pending in Jmu as clinical psychologist post vacant
Srinagar, Nov 03: A year after the retirement of the lone Clinical Psychologist at Psychiatry Hospital Jammu, the government's failure to fill the vacant post has brought disability assessment services to a standstill, leaving nearly 1,300 cases pending and children with special needs struggling to obtain disability certificates and secure school admissions. Disability rights activists in Jammu said assessment cases were pending in Jammu division following the retirement of the Clinical Psychologist, with the government yet to fill the vacant post. Umesh Sharma, a Jammu-based disability rights activist, said the absence of a Clinical Psychologist at Psychiatry Hospital Jammu had severely affected the assessment and certification process for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He said the vacancy had not only disrupted services at the hospital but had also highlighted the absence of Clinical Psychologists across the ten districts of Jammu division. Around 1,300 files are pending for assessment. Without clinical assessment, persons with disabilities are unable to obtain a Unique Disability ID (UDID) card, a national identification document issued by the Government of India to persons with disabilities, Sharma said. He said the delay was particularly affecting children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who require clinical assessments to obtain disability certificates and complete formalities for school admissions. Sharma said several children were being referred to the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) Srinagar for clinical assessment due to the non-availability of specialists in Jammu, causing additional inconvenience to families. He urged the government to immediately fill the vacant post at Psychiatry Hospital Jammu and explore alternative arrangements to prevent further delays in the assessment process. Where government-appointed Clinical Psychologists are not available, assessments conducted by qualified professionals registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) should be accepted. The government can also consider assessments conducted by Clinical Psychologists at AIIMS Jammu, he said. Sharma said he had repeatedly raised the issue with the Director Health Services Jammu and other concerned authorities but had received no response. He added that families and representatives from different areas of Jammu had also approached the Director Health Services, but their requests had yielded no results. The activist said he had also taken up the matter with the Government Grievance Cell nearly two years ago, but the issue remained unresolved. He said the absence of disability certificates and UDID cards was creating difficulties for students with disabilities, who require the necessary documentation to access educational facilities and concessions. The entire process has come to a halt, affecting children and persons with disabilities across Jammu division. The government must intervene immediately so that these children do not suffer because of administrative inaction, he said. Sharma also alleged that the post had remained vacant for nearly one year following the retirement of the Clinical Psychologist, despite an advertisement having been issued to fill it. Dr Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Medical Superintendent of Psychiatry Diseases Hospital, Jammu (GMC Jammu), told Rising Kashmir that Health Minister Sakina Itoo visited GMC Jammu on Tuesday and said that the matter was taken up with her. She reassured us that the post has been re-advertised and will be filled soon on priority. We hope that the post is filled on priority, he said. Earlier, the hospital had taken up the matter with the government soon after the Clinical Psychologist retired in Nov 2025. However, the post remained vacant despite the passage of a year. The post is the only Clinical Psychologist position at GMC Jammu and caters to the needs of ten districts of the Jammu division.
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SMC to intensify crackdown on illegal encroachments
Srinagar, Nov 3: Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Dr. Basharat Qayoom, has ordered an intensified enforcement drive against illegal encroachments, unauthorised constructions and violations of municipal regulations across Srinagar. The SMC has made it clear that officials who fail to act against such violations will be held accountable. The directions were issued during a review meeting of the Enforcement Wing, chaired by Commissioner to assess enforcement activities and take stock of action against violations across the city. The meeting was attended by Joint Commissioner (Adm), Zone East & South and Joint Commissioner (Revenue), Zone West & North, Assistant Legal Remembrancer, Chief Enforcement Officer, Zonal Enforcement Officers and all Ward Officers. Taking stock of the enforcement measures undertaken so far, the Commissioner called for stepped-up field inspections and closer supervision to ensure that illegal encroachments, unauthorised constructions and violations of building permissions are dealt with promptly. He directed officers to act decisively on violations and ensure that complaints are not left unattended. The Commissioner also directed the concerned Joint Commissioners to undertake a comprehensive verification of all ongoing and newly raised constructions within their respective jurisdictions to ascertain whether these conform to approved building permissions and municipal regulations. A definite timeline has been prescribed for completing the exercise, with the concerned officers directed to ensure thorough verification and submit compliance within the stipulated period. Commissioner also directed for constitution of Enforcement cells under Joint Commissioners and formation of Flying Squads for quick response and verification of field reports. It was directed to develop an online platform for public to report grievances and violations. The Commissioner made it clear that public spaces cannot be allowed to fall prey to encroachments and that no one would be permitted to undertake construction in violation of approved permissions. Enforcement, he stressed, must be uniform and impartial, irrespective of the individual or interests involved. The Commissioner also took a firm view of accountability within the Enforcement Wing, directing supervisory officers to ensure that their respective jurisdictions remain under constant watch. He cautioned that any instance of negligence, dereliction of duty or deliberate failure to initiate action against violations would invite strict disciplinary action. In a significant accountability measure, the Commissioner ordered withholding of the salaries of three Zonal Enforcement Officers over lapses in the discharge of their assigned responsibilities. The action underscores the Corporations firm stance that supervisory and field-level officials will be held directly accountable for enforcement failures and any negligence in preventing or acting against illegal encroachments and unauthorised constructions. Stressing the need to move beyond routine inspections, he called for sustained field-level enforcement, effective coordination among zonal and ward-level functionaries and visible action against violations on the ground. While safeguarding public spaces, enforcing building regulations and ensuring compliance with municipal laws must remain among the Corporations key priorities. The Commissioner directed the Enforcement Wing to deliver measurable results and ensure that municipal regulations are enforced in letter and spirit.
Ruhullah held rally with blessings of our people: Ram Madhav
Srinagar, Nov 03: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national vice-president Ram Madhav on Tuesday said Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah was holding his rally with the blessings of our people, while describing the growing differences within the ruling National Conference (NC) as its internal matter. Reacting to Ruhullah's announcement of his resignation from the National Conference and the Lok Sabha at a rally in Budgam, Madhav said the ruling party was visibly divided, but maintained that the BJP had no role in its internal developments. I would not like to comment on the matter, but the National Conference is visibly divided today. Ruhullah is holding the rally today with the blessings of our people, Madhav told reporters at a press conference in Jammu. Ruhullah announced his decision at a rally organised on the 26th death anniversary of his father, Aga Syed Mehdi, who was assassinated in 2000. Madhav, who played a key role in the formation of the PDP-BJP government in Jammu and Kashmir in 2015-16, was on a day-long visit to Jammu. He also held a closed-door meeting with senior BJP leaders at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar. His visit comes amid reports of growing discontent among NC legislators following the recent Cabinet expansion by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. However, Madhav sought to distance the BJP from the political developments within the ruling party, saying statements made by individual BJP legislators should not be construed as the party's official position. Let me reiterate that we have no involvement in the internal affairs of the National Conference. Whatever statements our MLAs make are a separate matter. This is entirely an internal matter of the NC, and its leaders are fighting among themselves, he said. Several BJP legislators and senior leaders have recently claimed that the NC was heading towards a split and that the Omar Abdullah-led government could face instability amid the growing dissent. Referring to Ruhullah's public announcement, Madhav said the developments reflected the internal situation of the National Conference. Today, one of their own MPs has come out and is holding a programme. That is their internal affair. What do we have to do with it? he said. Asked about the possible political developments and their implications for Jammu and Kashmir, Madhav declined to speculate, saying the situation would have to unfold before any conclusions could be drawn. Yes, all bridges are crossed when you reach them, he said.
NC hits back: Where was Ruhullahs Art 370 fight?
Srinagar, Nov 03: Hours after Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi announced his resignation from the National Conference and the Lok Sabha, the party on Tuesday launched a blistering counterattack, questioning his parliamentary record on Article 370 and accusing him of selectively invoking special status, reservation and the 2010 unrest to justify his departure. In a strongly worded statement, the NC accused Ruhullah of mental and moral bankruptcy and self-obsession, alleging that his invocation of the Holy Quran and the message of human dignity was contradicted by the derogatory and unparliamentary language he used against the party leadership. Questioning the timing of his resignation, the party alleged that Ruhullah had decided to quit only after being asked to do so by the party president. The NC also questioned his references to the 2010 unrest and the killing of Tufail Mattoo, pointing out that he had remained a minister in Omar Abdullah's government until being dropped in a reshuffle and subsequently contested the 2014 Assembly elections on an NC ticket. It accused him of revisiting the events of 2010 after 16 years when it suited his political position. Countering Ruhullah's allegation that the NC had abandoned the struggle for special status, the party recalled that he was among the first to welcome the November 6 Assembly resolution seeking its restoration, describing it at the time as a promise fulfilled. The NC questioned what efforts Ruhullah had made in Parliament to mobilise secular parties and MPs in support of restoration of special status and statehood. Referring to his role in gathering signatures of more than 100 MPs for an impeachment motion against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav, the party asked why he had not undertaken a similar exercise for Jammu and Kashmir's constitutional rights. Can he tell us if he ever made such an effort to gather signatures of MPs for the restoration of special status or statehood? the NC asked. It also questioned whether Ruhullah had attempted to move a resolution or introduce a Bill in Parliament seeking restoration of constitutional guarantees or statehood. The party said Ruhullah had been elected to highlight the dispossession of Jammu and Kashmir's people and the erosion of the elected government's authority under the prevailing administrative arrangement. On reservation, the NC accused him of directing criticism towards the elected government rather than the Centre, which it held responsible for the existing framework. It said the government had constituted a Cabinet sub-committee in fulfilment of its electoral commitment and initiated changes to the reservation policy, but alleged that the file had subsequently been stalled by the authorities. The party questioned whether Ruhullah had raised the delay in Parliament or sought an explanation from the Centre. It also pointed out that he had been elected to the Lok Sabha nearly six months before the Assembly elections, asking whether he had organised any protest against the Lieutenant Governor demanding justice for open merit candidates during that period. The NC further questioned his intervention over alleged recruitment irregularities, examination controversies and the grievances of unemployed youth. Defending its political approach, the party said the elected government remained conscious of its limitations under the prevailing constitutional and administrative arrangement and had carefully charted a roadmap on issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir's identity and existence.
Rahul Gandhi to hold Insaaf Rally in Punjabs Sangrur today
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 4 (IANS) Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will address the party's Insaaf Rally in Sangrur district of Punjab on Wednesday, with state Congress leaders describing the event as an important platform to raise issues concerning the rights, future and justice of the people of Punjab. Punjab Congress President S. Pargat Singh said Rahul Gandhi's visit would provide fresh direction and momentum to the party's election campaign from the Malwa region, while sending a message to party leaders and workers to gear up for Mission 2027. Pargat Singh reviewed the preparations for the rally and said that people across Punjab were eagerly looking forward to Rahul Gandhi's arrival. AICC general secretary Sachin Pilot has been regularly visiting the rally venue in Sangrur, along with other Congress leaders to review preparations. Rahul is expected to target the alleged failures of the AAP-led Punjab Government. In a post on X, the Punjab Congress earlier said: Rahul Gandhi is coming tomorrow to Sangrur in Punjab - a hope for Punjab Everyone, please make sure to reach Fagguwala village at 10 AM in the morning. The state Congress president said the Insaaf Rally would serve as a decisive platform in the party's fight for Punjab's rights, future and justice. He noted that the Malwa region holds considerable significance in Punjab politics, with its Assembly constituencies playing an important role in determining election outcomes. According to Pargat Singh, taking the election campaign forward from Sangrur would form an important part of the Punjab Congress' strategy as the party prepares for the 2027 Assembly elections. He said the party would focus on strengthening its grassroots engagement with the public and effectively highlighting issues concerning the people of Punjab. Strengthening the party organisation, mobilising workers and consistently raising public concerns would remain among the key priorities ahead of the 2027 elections, he added. Pargat Singh further said Rahul Gandhi's visit would encourage party leaders and workers to come together and intensify their election preparations.
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MMU postpones district-level Ulema Meeting in Bandipora
Srinagar, Nov 3:Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama (MMU) Jammu and Kashmir has announced the postponement of its first district-level Ulema meeting, scheduled to be held today, Wednesday, November 4, at Darul Uloom Raheemiyah, Bandipora, in view of the continued house arrest of its patron, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq, for the past three consecutive days, and the uncertainty surrounding his possibility to attend. The meeting, as per a statement, was organised as a follow-up to the one-day Ulema conference convened by the MMU on September 15, 2026, in Srinagar, which brought together more than 70 prominent religious scholars representing different schools of thought and regions of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh. At the conference, serious societal and environmental challenges facing the society were identified and the role of Ulemas in reform and redressal deliberated. Issues identified included promotion of inter-sect harmony, drug and substance abuse, suicides and self-harm, mental and emotional distress among youth, irresponsible use of social media, weakening family bonds, moral decline and the increasing disconnect of young people from religious and community institutions, as well as environmental degradation and its serious consequences. The meeting further discussed the course of action to follow the held deliberations, and it was decided that to widen the scope and benefit of the outreach, district level meetings will be held throughout Jammu , Kashmir and Ladakh . In this connection the first district level meet was to be held at Bandipora tomorrow. All arrangements for meeting at Bandipora had been completed, in which all prominent Ulemas were to participate, but the continued restrictions on Mirwaiz have created an uncertainty over his participation, leaving the organisers with no option but to postpone the meeting. Terming the continued house arrest deeply unfortunate and condemnable, the MMU said that such restrictions interfere with the religious and social responsibilities of Mirwaiz and also obstruct such important collective efforts by religious scholars towards social reform, unity and community welfare.
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Digital Desk | Washington, Nov 4 (IANS) Indian-American Democrats Suhas Subramanyam and Aruna Miller were projected to win re-election on Tuesday as the first results of the US midterm elections emerged, while Pia Dandiya led a closely contested congressional race in Florida and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy trailed in Ohio's governor's contest. NBC News projected Subramanyam's victory in Virginia's 10th Congressional District, where the Democratic incumbent secured about 63 per cent of the vote against Republican challenger Dave Beckwith's 35 per cent, with approximately 82 per cent of the expected vote counted. The victory gives Subramanyam, who first entered Congress in 2025, a second two-year term. Subramanyam, who became Virginia's first Indian-American member of Congress in 2024, also faced independent candidate Ahsen Malik. In neighbouring Maryland, Indian-American Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller secured another term after NBC News projected Democratic Governor Wes Moore's re-election. Miller, who ran alongside Moore on the Democratic ticket, defeated Republican lieutenant governor candidate Rob Krop, the running mate of former state delegate Dan Cox. Her re-election ensures continued Indian-American representation in one of the country's highest state executive offices. The results represented early successes for Indian-American Democrats as several closely watched races remained undecided. In Florida's 22nd Congressional District, Democrat Pia Dandiya was leading Republican Casey Askar by approximately 52 per cent to 48 per cent, with about 94 per cent of the expected vote counted, according to NBC's election-night figures. Approximately 280,000 votes had been counted in the contest. NBC had not projected a winner, although Dandiya held a substantial advantage with relatively few votes remaining. Dandiya, a former school principal, is seeking to enter Congress from a newly redrawn South Florida district. The contest has attracted attention as one of the competitive House races that could influence control of the chamber. In Ohio, Democrat Amy Acton maintained a sizeable early lead over Indian-American Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the governor's race. Acton received approximately 63 per cent of the vote against Ramaswamy's 34 per cent, with about one-quarter of the expected vote counted, according to NBC News. Roughly 1.2 million votes had been counted at that stage. The network said the contest remained too early to call. Ramaswamy, a biotechnology entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump, is seeking to succeed term-limited Republican Governor Mike DeWine. Acton, a physician and former Ohio health director, emerged as the Democratic challenger in a contest that has drawn national attention. In Massachusetts, Democratic Senator Ed Markey was projected to win re-election. The result meant defeat for independent Indian-American candidate Shiva Ayyadurai, who was among the challengers alongside Republican John Deaton. Elsewhere, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff was projected to win re-election in Georgia, defeating Republican Congressman Mike Collins in one of the early Senate race calls. In Georgia's state legislative elections, Indian-American Democrat Jyot Singh held an early lead over Republican Yassin Moghazy in House District 97, although counting remained incomplete. Other Indian-American candidates, including Republican Mahesh Ganorkar in North Carolina and Democrat Pooja Sethi in Texas, were awaiting definitive results. The November 3 elections will determine control of the 435-member US House of Representatives and 35 Senate seats, along with governorships, state legislative positions and local offices. The elections are being held halfway through Trump's second presidential term.
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KU, IMHANS hold workshop on life skills for substance abuse prevention and care
Srinagar, Nov 3:The National Service Scheme (NSS), University of Kashmir (KU), in collaboration with the Child Guidance and Well-being Centre and the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS-K), Srinagar, organised a one-day workshop on Life Skills for Substance Abuse Prevention and Care at the Main Campus on Tuesday. The workshop aimed to help young people understand the risks associated with substance use and develop practical life skills to make informed choices, manage stress and deal with difficult situations. It also focused on early identification of warning signs, reducing stigma around addiction and encouraging young people to seek timely help and support. Vice-Chancellor KU Prof. Nilofer Khan, in her message, emphasised the importance of creating a supportive environment in which young people can develop the confidence and life skills to make healthy choices. She underscored the role of universities in promoting awareness, well-being and access to timely support. Speaking at the inaugural session, Registrar KU, Prof. Naseer Iqbal, said that substance abuse among young people requires sustained awareness, early intervention and support from educational institutions, families and communities. In his address Professor, Department of Psychiatry, GMC Srinagar, Dr. Arshid Hussain, highlighted the importance of life skills in helping young people respond to social and emotional challenges. He said that skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making can help individuals recognise risks and resist situations that may lead to substance use. In his remarks Head, Drug De-addiction Centre, GMC Srinagar Dr. Yasir Ahmad Rather, said that life skills are an evidence-based approach to substance abuse prevention as they help individuals develop healthy coping mechanisms, emotional regulation and resilience. Earlier, in his welcome address, Programme Coordinator NSS KU, Dr. Wakar Amin, said that the workshop was organised to make students aware of the risks associated with substance use and help them develop skills that support healthy choices. The day-long workshop featured technical sessions by resource persons from IMHANS-K on understanding substance use and addiction, early warning signs and risk factors among youth and pathways to care and support. The sessions also included practical training in stress and emotion management, coping strategies, decision-making and resilience. An interactive session allowed participants to discuss their concerns and seek guidance from the experts. The programme concluded with a collective Say No to Drugs pledge. The event proceedings were conducted by Dr. Yasir Hamid, Programme Officer, NSS KU, who also proposed the vote of thanks.
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Srinagar Premier Football League: JK Bank XI record 10-0 win, Downtown Heroes advance to Super Six
Srinagar, Nov 3:The My Youth My Pride Srinagar Premier Division Football League 202627 witnessed two exciting encounters on Tuesday. As per a DFA statement, in the first match, JK Bank XI delivered a sensational performance, thrashing AGS Office XI by a commanding margin of 100. JK Bank dominated proceedings throughout the match, displaying excellent attacking football. The second encounter witnessed a high-intensity battle between Downtown Heroes FC and Kashmir Avengers FC. In a thrilling contest, Downtown Heroes FC emerged victorious with a 31 win, securing their place in the Second Round Super Six Stage. With this impressive victory, Downtown Heroes FC join JK Police XI, who have also qualified for the Super Six Stage. The competition continues to gather momentum, with teams battling hard for a place in the next stage of the prestigious league.
Srinagar, Nov 3:Left-arm seamer Sunil Kumar produced one of his -best bowling effort to help Jammu and Kashmir dismiss Pondicherry for 385 before openers Qamran Iqbal and Shubham Khajuria led a strong batting response on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group match at the Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. Resuming their first innings at 261 for six, Pondicherry added 124 runs before being bowled out for 385 in 93.2 overs, with Sunil emerging as the standout performer for the hosts, claiming six wickets for 98 runs. J&K, however, responded positively with the bat, with Qamran and Shubham stitching together an unbeaten opening partnership of 149 runs to take the hosts to 149 without loss at stumps. Qamran was batting on 68 off 144 deliveries, while Shubham remained unbeaten on 80 off 160 balls. The duo displayed patience and composure against the Pondicherry bowling attack, ensuring that J&K did not lose a wicket while reducing the deficit to 236 runs. The opening pair also provided a much-needed boost to a J&K batting unit that has struggled to make an impact in the ongoing season. Sunil Kumar, who had claimed three wickets on the opening day, continued his impressive spell to finish with figures of six for 98 from 28.2 overs. Umar Nazir supported him with two wickets for 95 runs, while debutant Waseem Khanday picked up one wicket. Pondicherry's lower order offered resistance, with Sagar Trivedi scoring a brisk 65 off 46 balls, including seven boundaries and four sixes. Gaurav Yadav contributed 21 off 10 deliveries, while Prasad Pawar added 31 and Aman Khan scored 14. The visitors were eventually bowled out for 385, giving J&K a challenging first-innings target to overcome. In reply, J&K's openers showed a welcome change in approach, combining patience with positive intent to negotiate the 50.3 overs bowled by Pondicherry on the day. Qamran, who has been among the few consistent performers for J&K this season, continued his good form, while Shubham played a confident knock to keep the scoreboard moving, geeting his form back. The partnership ensured that the hosts finished the day without losing a wicket and gave their middle order a solid platform to build on. J&K, who have managed just two points from their first three matches, will now look to build on the strong start and reduce the deficit further on the third day. With all 10 wickets intact, the hosts will be hoping that the opening pair continues its partnership and helps them move closer to Pondicherry's first-innings total.
BJP chief Nitin Nabin to lead Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao march in UP's Gorakhpur today
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 4 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin will undertake a two-day organisational visit to Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh starting Wednesday, during which he will lead the party's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' march and hold a series of meetings with senior party functionaries to fine-tune preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections. Nabin will reach Gorakhpur on Wednesday morning and lead the padyatra in the afternoon. According to the programme schedule shared on the X handle of the BJP National President's Office, the march will begin at 12.10 p.m. from Maharana Pratap Inter College and conclude at Mata Kali Temple near the Sardar Patel statue. Following the march, Nabin will attend a meeting with members of the intellectual community at 3.30 p.m. at Annexy Bhawan, Taramandal. He is also scheduled to hold a meeting with public representatives at the same venue at 5 p.m. On the second day of his visit, Thursday, the BJP chief will offer prayers at the Baba Gorakhnath Temple in the morning. Later, he will hold a meeting with former party office-bearers, including former state and regional office-bearers who served during the last three terms, former district in-charges and former district presidents. He will subsequently interact with former public representatives, including former Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members, former MLAs, Legislative Council members, former Zila Panchayat presidents, and former Nagar Palika and Nagar Panchayat presidents. Nabin is also scheduled to hold a detailed meeting with the party's state-level organisational leadership, including the State President, state office-bearers, regional office-bearers and other key functionaries. The meeting will focus on finalising the roadmap for upcoming organisational campaigns and electoral strategy ahead of the Assembly elections. Earlier, Nabin had led the 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' campaign in Delhi, Haryana, Bihar and West Bengal. The campaign has been launched by the BJP to counter the INDIA bloc's protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities.
Rajiv-Farooq rigged 1987 polls: Ram Madhav
Jammu, Nov 3:BJP national vice president Ram Madhav on Tuesday, in a direct dig at LOP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and his ally NC leadership, alleged that contrary to Congress accusations (against BJP), it was former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi joined by the then Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah, who had massively rigged assembly elections in 1987, leading to emergence of terrorism in J&K. Referring to the Congress allegations against the Modi government of committing electoral frauds, Madhav asserted, In fact, in the history of the country, only two Prime Ministers actually committed such proven electoral frauds. One was Rahuljis grand-mother Indira Gandhi, whose election was declared void by Allahabad court proving the charge that the official election machinery was misused by her to emerge victorious. In response, Indira imposed an emergency in the country. Secondly in 1987 in J&K assembly elections, Rahuls father and the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in league with Farooq Abdullah, who was then J&K Chief Minister had resorted to large-scale irregularities in the election process, leading to emergence of terrorism here (in J&K). These are well-recorded facts, he maintained. Madhav, accompanied by J&K BJP general secretaries Gopal Mahajan, Baldev Singh Billawaria, chief spokesperson Sunil Sethi and other senior leaders, was addressing a press conference at BJP headquarter, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. He accused the Congress of attempting to fulfill its avowed objective of regime change through anarchy, violence and riots as it could not win power through democratic means of electoral battle. But people are with Modiji and this became evident again during their oppositions much hyped Ramlila Maidan rally, where 23 parties together could hardly bring 50,000 or 60,000 people against their haughty claims of 1 million people. BJP, even in a normal rally in an assembly constituency of Jammu, can bring 5000 people, he maintained. With regard to questions about NC rebellion post cabinet expansion and speculations linking his visit to efforts of BJP government formation, he refused to make any comment. Im here to address only the issue related to fake propaganda being run by the opposition on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) across the country and particularly in the union capital. For the past few months, the main opposition party Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi have been busy spreading lies that the Election Commission has manipulated the country's electoral system, Madhav said. The Election Commission will reply to these allegations and they have already submitted a detailed affidavit in the Supreme Court vis-a-vis entire process of SIR and all facts related to it. But we want to expose Congress real intentions behind the controversy they wilfully created to achieve its objective of regime-change but not through democratic means. Their leaders are spelling out openly at every public forum and social media that they wanted regime-change like it happened in Bangladesh and Nepal, he said. It was because the opposition had realised that they could not defeat BJP, the Prime Minister Narenda Modi electorally, so they (Congress and other opposition parties) wanted to overthrow democratically-elected regime and wrest power through anarchy, creating doubts about constitutional institutions, Madhav alleged. However, the people of India will never allow the Congress to succeed in its intentions to spread anarchy in the country, he asserted. Madhav described all allegations of Congress regarding SIR exercise, presently underway in many parts of the country and already completed in several states, as out and out white lies. BJP national vice president reiterated that the Election Commission, through constitutional exercise SIR, was actually cleansing the electoral system of all sins of Congress which fiddled with the electoral rolls during the past several decades. He asserted that the Congress's politics of confusion, confrontation and institutional distrust would not succeed in India. Madhav stated the SIR exercise, being undertaken after nearly two decades, was a legitimate democratic process in which Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were conducting door-to-door verification to ensure the accuracy and integrity of electoral rolls and identify illegal entries, including those of foreign nationals residing illegally in India. He alleged that the Congress wanted illegal voters to remain on electoral rolls because its political calculations depended on manipulating the electoral environment. He said the opposition's repeated allegations against constitutional institutions were part of a larger conspiracy to create street unrest and engineer political instability, drawing parallels with developments in neighbouring Bangladesh and Nepal. Regarding Congress main allegation that the names of 13 crore voters were deleted (through SIR exercise), Madhav questioned why it could not bring those people to the fore. Where are those 13 Cr voters whose names, according to the Congress, have been deleted? SIR is cleansing electoral rolls of discrepancies through constitutionally valid SIR exercise, happening after a gap of 20 years. The names of dead (around 2-3 Cr), transferred (around 6 Cr), non-existent voters (1 or 2 Cr) and infiltrators who are illegal voters have been deleted and are being deleted. Like in Jammu, Rohingyas have settled at many places. The names of such infiltrators, illegal immigrants get deleted. This is imperative. Does the Congress want those infiltrators to be included in the electoral rolls as its prospective voters, he threw a poser. He asserted that one to two crore people, who were genuine voters yet their names were deleted through computer based mechanism, could go and get their names included in the electoral rolls as per the set procedure and there was no bar on it. He alleged that earlier Congress was blaming EVMs for its defeats but could not establish the charge and currently, it was accusing BJP of stealing mandate through vote-Chori. Between 2014 and 2024, the Congress lost 56 assembly polls and three parliamentary elections i.e., 2014, 2019 and 2024. But that time present Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar was not there. Then how was Congress defeated? They (Congress) have no logic and it is resorting to political conspiracy. The government is willing to convene a special Parliament session but they (opposition) are running away. They are only trying to provoke people through false propaganda, Madhav alleged. He mocked that the Congress was crediting BJP for its electoral victories in Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana stating that they were made to win by it (BJP) so that it (BJP) could justify its electoral fraud in other states and parliamentary polls. Nothing could be more ridiculous than this illogical explanation about their wins through the same electoral system, which they are criticising. This depicts how pitiable their condition is, he said. Madhav explained that they (Congress) were seeking replacement of EVMs with the ballot papers. In the recent municipal polls conducted through ballot papers in October, Congress could win only two wards out of 42 wards. In MLC elections, which are always conducted through ballot papers, out of 28 seats, BJP-allies won 16 seats and BJP won 13 seats but Congress could win only one seat. Responding to another question, he said that there could be possibilities of some discrepancies or errors in SIR exercise, conducted through computer-based mechanisms. Those errors can always be rectified. If the names of genuine voters get deleted, they can get their names added in the voter lists through relevant forms. Revision is a constitutional process. In Uttarakhand, where Im (BJP) Prabhari, names deleted mainly comprised Hindu voters and this happened at some other places. Eligible persons can always get their names included, he explained.
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Tokyo: Japan Investment Corp (JIC), a state-backed fund, plans to sell chipmaking materials maker JSR to Mitsui Chemicals in a deal that could exceed 1.3 trillion yen ($8.20 billion), two people familiar with the matter said.A decision could come as soon as within the month, one of the people said. Both people declined to be identified as the information is not public.JIC, JSR and Mitsui Chemicals did not reply to a request for comment.Reuters, which previously reported JIC is considering selling JSR, is reporting the final buyer for the first time.JIC acquired JSR for some 900 billion yen two years ago and had said it planned to use the business to drive consolidation in the semiconductor materials sector.The fund will instead sell JSR to a domestic chemical major as it takes advantage of a lift in the valuation of chip-related firms due to a boom in AI investment.JSR, established in 1957, is a leading manufacturer of photoresists which are used to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers.Mitsui Chemicals, which is also expanding its chip materials business, has a market capitalisation of about 800 billion yen.The deal could be among the largest in Japan's chemicals sector, exceeding the 2020 acquisition of Hitachi Chemical by Showa Denko which created Resonac Holdings.Mitsui Chemicals had 217.8 billion yen in cash and cash equivalents and 876.4 billion yen in interest-bearing debt as at the end of June.Its debt-to-equity ratio, a measure of financial soundness, stood at 0.75.JIC, which is overseen by the trade ministry, was set up in 2018 to invest in companies with the goal of boosting Japan's competitiveness.Its investments include medical equipment maker Topcon alongside private equity firm KKR.($1 = 158.5200 yen)
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'Call Me Senator': Al-Sayed Turns Trumps Name Jibe Into Rallying Cry; Jibes His Saudi, Qatar Deals
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AMBBA mourns demise of Laishram Ranjan
The All Manipur Body Builders Association AMBBA has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Oja Laishram Ranjan, a resident of Yaiskul Police Lane, who passed away on October 28 In a condolence note, AMBBA shared that Oja Ranjan served as the chief coach of Power Gym, Yaiskul, and was a dedicated member of the association br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e paolive net galleries images News Related 2026 11 Ranjan 20261104 jpg border 1 alt AMBBA mourns demise of Laishram Ranjan td tr tr td align center AMBBA mourns demise of Laishram Ranjan td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br His contributions to the bodybuilding landscape in Manipur were remarkable, and his unwavering service to the sport will always be remembered, it said The advisors and executive committee members of the association convened a special condolence meeting to honor his memory, it said AMBBA also extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul Source The Sangai Express
TAM greets Ironman champions L Biten and L Valenjit
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