NC-BJP confrontation mars prospectus for Panchyat, ULB polls in J
Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Sept 16:The preparations for the long-pending Panchayat and Urban Local Body (ULB) elections in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir appear to have slowed down and it is now almost unlikely that these elections will be held this year as was earlier expected. Highly placed sources informed that this [] The post NC-BJP confrontation mars prospectus for Panchyat, ULB polls in J&K appeared first on Northlines .
Illegal mining continues unabated in Sunderbani, Questions raised over official monitoring
Ajay Sharma Sunderbani, September 16: Despite allegations of continued illegal mining in parts of Sunderbani tehsil of Rajouri district, tipper trucks are reportedly being used to lift construction material from riverbeds in broad daylight, according to local residents. The alleged activity has raised questions over the effectiveness of the monitoring mechanism and the action being [] The post Illegal mining continues unabated in Sunderbani, Questions raised over official monitoring appeared first on Northlines .
Nazool land occupants get eviction notice in Srinagar over expired lease
Srinagar, Sept 16: In a move targeting expired commercial leases in the prime business hubs in the summer capital here, the Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the eviction of several occupants of Nazool (state) land, citing the absence of a subsisting lease (active rental agreement) or valid renewal order. The properties that have been [] The post Nazool land occupants get eviction notice in Srinagar over expired lease appeared first on Northlines .
No question of rollback of 0.4% MDR charges on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000
New Delhi, Sep 16: There is no question of a re-think on the issue of imposition of 0.4 per cent MDR charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions over Rs 2,000, government sources said on Wednesday. A top official, when asked whether the government was considering to roll back the proposed Merchant Discount Rate charges [] The post No question of rollback of 0.4% MDR charges on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000 appeared first on Northlines .
After notices, landowners asks Rohingyas/BDs to vacate rented settlements
Jammu Tawi, Sep 16: Private landowners have started vacating settlements rented out to illegal immigrants as the Jammu administration has begun major action here against settlements of Rohingya and Bangladeshi refugees in various parts of the city. The process has been initiated to vacate several such settlements in different parts of the city as the [] The post After notices, landowners asks Rohingyas/BDs to vacate rented settlements appeared first on Northlines .
Omar incites Ladakh leaders not to rely on Centre
Srinagar, Sep 16:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday advised the leadership in Ladakh not to rely merely on verbal assurances from the Central government, saying that any major commitment should be formally documented. Speaking to reporters during his visit to Pulwama, Omar said the experience of Jammu and Kashmir should serve as a reminder that [] The post Omar incites Ladakh leaders not to rely on Centres verbal promises appeared first on Northlines .
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam emerging as mantra for peace, collective welfare: Sinha
Srinagar, Sept 16:Stating that what our ancestors envisioned millennia ago is now being embraced by nations worldwide, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the ancient mantraVasudhaiva Kutumbakam the world is one family- is now being embraced by nations globally as a foundation for peace and collective welfare. According to the details available, LG Sinha [] The post Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam emerging as mantra for peace, collective welfare: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .
Special Feature on Vishwakarma Jayanti
Lord Vishwakarma: Considered the First Engineer of Creation Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora Vishwakarma Puja is a major festival celebrated across India. On this day, special prayers and rituals are performed in factories, workshops and various workplaces to honor labor, craftsmanship and technical skill and to seek blessings for the year ahead. Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated annually [] The post Special Feature on Vishwakarma Jayanti appeared first on Northlines .
Traditional conservation and the need for greater Govt attention ! Bhushan Parimoo Learning brings joy, wisdom and a sense of discovery. One of the greatest lessons humanity has learned is that a single lifetime is far too short to uncover all the secrets of nature. Science has revealed only a fraction of them. Every plant, [] The post Sacred Groves stand ignored appeared first on Northlines .
The stories Bhimbetka left behind!
Long before cameras and screens, prehistoric artists recorded fragments of human life on stone. Thousands of years later, their images still speakthough we may never know exactly what they meant. Rattan Singh Gill There are no captions at Bhimbetka. No dates written below the raw paintings. No names of the artists. No explanation of what [] The post The stories Bhimbetka left behind! appeared first on Northlines .
New Rotary platform launched in Kashmir
Srinagar, Sep 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on wednesday inaugurated the Rotary Satellite Club-Kashmir Valley, marking the beginning of a new Rotary presence dedicated to community service and social development in the Valley. The Rotary International District 3141, which covers Mumbai and has over 100 member clubs, has extended its activities to Jammu & Kashmir through the Rotary Club of Dahanu by sponsoring the founding of the new Rotary Satellite Club-Kashmir Valley. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister welcomed the establishment of the new Rotary platform and appreciated the initiative of Rotary International District 3141 and the Rotary Club of Dahanu in extending their community-service activities to the Valley. The Chief Minister highlighted Rotarys long-standing contribution in areas including healthcare, education, sanitation, environmental protection and community development. The Chief Minister also highlighted the importance of supporting Kashmiri artisans and preserving the regions traditional handicrafts through skill development, innovation, better market access and livelihood opportunities. He said Rotary could also contribute to the tourism and hospitality sectors through professional training, youth engagement and initiatives promoting responsible tourism. The Chief Minister encouraged the newly installed Board to identify local needs, engage with communities and develop sustainable projects in coordination with relevant government departments and institutions. Referring to Rotary Internationals theme, Create Lasting Impact, he said sustained, community-oriented service has an important role in creating long-term social benefits. The Chief Minister also congratulated individuals recognised for their contributions to tourism, art, hospitality and public service in Jammu & Kashmir and extended his best wishes to the Rotary Satellite Club-Kashmir Valley for its future development and continued contribution to the welfare of the people of the Valley. Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLAs Tanvir Sadiq and Salman Ali Sagar, District Governor Rotary Club of Dahanu Rtn. Rajan Dua, District Governor Rotary District 3070 Rtn. Anil Singhal, Regal President Rtn. Tanveer Shah and Director Mushtaq Group of Hotels Dr Mushtaq Chaya were present on the occasion. The programme also included the installation of the Regal Board of Directors and a secretarial. On the occasion, the Chief Minister also presented awards in recognition of service to society.
JKBOSE Announces Class 10, 11, 12 Annual Exam Schedule
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has announced the schedule for the Annual Regular 2026 examinations for Classes 10, 11 and 12 in Kashmir Division, winter-zone areas of Jammu Division and the Union Territory of Ladakh. According to the date sheet, all examinations will begin at 11 am. For Class 10, []
Suspicious Movement Triggers Firing in Udhampur
SRINAGAR : Firing was reported in the Majalta area of Udhampur district on Wednesday evening after suspicious movement was noticed in the area. Quoting sources, the news agency KNO reported that police and other personnel opened fire as a precautionary measure after noticing the suspicious movement. Following the incident, vigilance has been intensified in the []
Manasbal Under Growing Ecological Stress, Study Warns
SRINAGAR: Manasbal Lake, one of Kashmirs important freshwater ecosystems, is facing growing ecological pressure from agricultural runoff, sewage, tourism, stone quarrying and expanding human settlements, a recent scientific review has found. According to the review published in Current World Environment states that increasing nutrient inputs from household waste, sewage and agricultural activities have contributed to []
Dal Lake Loses Native Fish Diversity, Species Count Falls From 14 to 8: Survey
SRINAGAR: Dal Lake recorded only eight fish species during a six-month survey, with researchers flagging a significant decline in fish diversity and calling for urgent conservation measures. The study, published in the July 2026 issue of the Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), examined the fish diversity and conservation status of the iconic []
Over 55% Jammu Kashmir Students Fall Short Of Grade-Level Skills
SRINAGAR : Jammu and Kashmir has emerged among the weaker-performing regions in foundational learning outcomes, with fewer than 45 percent of students demonstrating grade-level skills in one or more subjects, according to official documents. The documents available with the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO)show that Jammu and Kashmir, along with Meghalaya, Mizoram, Puducherry and Andhra []
Seven-day Assembly Session to Raise People
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the upcoming seven-day Assembly session will see several issues concerning the people of Jammu and Kashmir being raised, with the government making every effort to ensure the House functions properly and legislators receive satisfactory responses. Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of a function here, Omar said []
Teacher Suspended For Allegedly Beating Students, Video Goes Viral in Rajouri
SRINAGAR: The Chief Education Officer Rajouri has placed a teacher under suspension after a video allegedly showing him subjecting children to corporal punishment went viral on social media. As per an order issued by the Office of the Chief Education Officer, Rajouri, it states that pending enquiry into the conduct of Nisaar Ahmed, Teacher, High []
Media Delegation from Kashmir Calls on Puducherry LG
SRINAGAR: A media delegation from Kashmir on Wednesday called on Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kuniyil Kailashnathan at Lok Niwas during a press exposure tour to Chennai organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Srinagar. During the hour-long interaction, Kailashnathan shared his vision for the development of Puducherry and said he envisaged transforming the Union Territory into []
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq condemns reported drone attack near holy city of Makkah
Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has reacted to reports of a drone attack near the Holy City of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, saying the incident had caused concern among Muslims. In a post on X, Mirwaiz said reports of the incident were deeply disturbing and condemnable and that they had caused anguish among Muslims across the world. He said the region was already facing prolonged conflict and called on all sides to exercise restraint. Mirwaiz also urged the parties involved to return to dialogue and diplomacy to address the situation and prevent further escalation. The reported incident comes amid continuing tensions and conflict in the region.
FDA J&K Inspects 229 Hotels and Restaurants in UT-Wide Food Safety Drive
Srinagar, September 16:The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu and Kashmir, has intensified its food safety enforcement drive across the Union Territory, inspecting 229 hotels, restaurants and other food establishments for compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the regulations framed under it. According to an official communication issued by the Office of the Commissioner, Food & Drugs Administration, J&K, officials lifted 124 food samples during the inspections. The samples, covering milk and milk products, spices, edible oils and prepared food, have been sent to NABL-accredited laboratories for analysis. The enforcement drive also detected violations related to prescribed sanitary and hygienic requirements at certain food establishments. Following the inspections, the department issued 38 Improvement Notices to Food Business Operators (FBOs), directing them to undertake corrective measures and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The FDA further said that five cases were filed under Section 56 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The provision carries a penalty of up to 1 lakh. In addition, 29 cases were compounded under Section 69 of the Act, with a total fine of 50,000 imposed in these cases. The department has directed the concerned Designated Officers and Food Safety Officers to continue inspections and sampling of hotels, restaurants and other food establishments within their respective jurisdictions. Officials have also been instructed to take appropriate action against violations in accordance with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the regulations framed under it. The FDA has advised Food Business Operators to strictly comply with requirements relating to food safety, sanitation and hygiene, storage, handling and preparation of food. It cautioned that violations would invite action under the applicable provisions of law. Meanwhile, consumers have been urged to report suspected cases of unsafe or adulterated food through the toll-free helpline 104 or by contacting the Food & Drugs Administration through its official email. The communication was issued by the Office of the Commissioner, Food & Drugs Administration, Drugs & Food Control Organization, J&K, and is dated September 16, 2026.
IGP Kashmir reviews security, preparedness of police functionaries across Central Kashmir Range
Srinagar, Sep 16: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone Sujit Kumar chaired a security review meeting at PCR Kashmir to assess the prevailing security situation and review the preparedness of police functionaries across the Central Kashmir Range. The meeting was attended by DIG CKR Srinagar, SSsP of Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal, SSP PCR Kashmir, SO to IGP Kashmir, SsP of Srinagar and Budgam, all SDPOs and other senior police officers. At the outset, the participating officers briefed IGP Kashmir on the prevailing security situation in their respective areas of responsibility and apprised him of the security grid put in place to maintain peace, public order and a secure environment. During the meeting, IGP Kashmir reviewed the security grid and preparedness across the Central Kashmir Range, with particular focus on the deployment and operational readiness of personnel. IGP Kashmir stressed the need to enhance CI operations, area domination, intensify naka checking at vulnerable locations and strengthen checking and surveillance along inter-district borders. IGP Kashmir further directed the officers to ensure that security arrangements remain dynamic and responsive to any vulnerable situation. He emphasized the importance of regular assessment of security arrangements and timely strengthening of deployments wherever required. IGP Kashmir also directed the officers to remain vigilant and ensure that all necessary preventive measures are in place for maintaining peace and public safety. The meeting concluded with directions to all concerned officers to maintain round-the-clock vigilance, strengthen preventive security measures and ensure close coordination among field formations for maintaining a peaceful and secure environment across the Central Kashmir Range.
Kashmir University MDMS Result 2026 Out - Direct Link to Check Result Online @ kashmiruniversity.net
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IGP Kashmir Reviews Security Preparedness Across Central Kashmir
Srinagar, Sept 16: Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar-IPS, on Wednesday chaired a security review meeting at Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir to assess the prevailing security situation and review the preparedness of police formations across the Central Kashmir Range. The meeting was attended by DIG Central Kashmir Range (CKR) Srinagar, Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) of Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal, SSP PCR Kashmir, staff officers and other senior police officials, besides all Sub-Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs). During the meeting, officers briefed the IGP about the security situation in their respective areas and apprised him of the security arrangements and operational mechanisms in place to maintain peace, public order and public safety. IGP Sujit Kumar reviewed the overall security grid and preparedness across the Central Kashmir Range, with particular emphasis on the deployment and operational readiness of police personnel. He directed officers to further strengthen counter-insurgency operations, intensify area domination exercises and increase naka checking at vulnerable locations. He also called for enhanced checking and surveillance along inter-district borders to prevent any potential security threat. The IGP stressed that security arrangements must remain dynamic and responsive to emerging situations. He directed field officers to regularly assess security requirements and strengthen deployments wherever necessary. He further called upon officers to maintain heightened vigilance and ensure that all preventive measures are put in place to safeguard peace and public safety. The meeting concluded with directions for round-the-clock vigilance, stronger preventive security measures and close coordination among field formations to maintain a peaceful and secure environment across the Central Kashmir Range.
Nagaon bypoll: Ajmal confident of AIUDF win, takes aim at BJP-Congress
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 16 (IANS) All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief, Badruddin Ajmal, has expressed confidence that his party will emerge victorious in the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha bye-election in Assam, asserting that both the BJP and Congress will face defeat in the contest. Speaking in Hojai on Monday, Ajmal said the AIUDF's campaign would focus on what he described as humanity, while taking a swipe at the BJP and Congress over their respective political approaches. The BJP talks about Hindus, while the Congress does not talk about the concerns of either Hindus or Muslims. We talk about humanity, so we are fully confident that we will win, and the other two parties will lose, Ajmal said. The AIUDF chief is set to file his nomination papers for the Nagaon bye-election at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. The party had earlier named Ajmal as its candidate for the bypoll, setting up a closely watched electoral contest in one of Assam's politically significant Lok Sabha constituencies. Ajmal's candidature was announced a day before the deadline for filing nominations. The bye-election was necessitated following the vacancy in the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat. The contest has drawn attention because of the political significance of Nagaon, which has a substantial mix of communities and has traditionally witnessed competition among the BJP, Congress and minority-focussed political forces. Ajmal, who is the AIUDF's founder and chief, is a prominent political figure in Assam and currently represents Binnakandi in the state Assembly. The AIUDF has sought to project its campaign around issues concerning people across communities, with Ajmal positioning the party's approach as distinct from what he described as the BJP's focus on Hindu voters and the Congress' inability to adequately address the concerns of either community. The BJP and Congress are also expected to focus on their respective organisational strengths and voter bases as campaigning gathers pace. With Ajmal entering the fray, the Nagaon bypoll is set to become a significant test for the AIUDF's political standing in central Assam. The AIUDF chief reiterated that his party was confident of securing the seat and defeating both the BJP and Congress in the upcoming election. Meanwhile, the BJP has fielded former IAS officer and former Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Devasish Sharma, while the Congress has nominated former Batadroba MLA Sibamoni Bora. The contest assumes additional significance because the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat was won by the Congress in the 2019 and 2024 general elections. The seat fell vacant after Pradyut Bordoloi resigned as MP and subsequently joined the BJP before contesting the Dispur Assembly constituency.
Sameer Anjaan on Arijit Singhs exit from industry: He wasnt getting a variety of songs
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan has shared his opinion on the exit of superstar singer Arijit Singh from the industry. The lyricist recently appeared on film trade expert Komal Nahtas Game Changers: The Music Series podcast, where he spoke about the relationship between volume of work and monotony in the industry. Talking about the current state of the industry during the conversation, he shared, What is happening to the new artists? People gave multiple opportunities to them. We had one Arijit Singh, but he got so exhausted that he left the industry. We keep hearing the same monotonous songs, with constant repetition. Every song sounds the same. Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing on January 27, 2026. He announced that he would no longer accept new playback singing assignments but clarified that he would continue making music. He further mentioned, Arijit understood that if he continued doing this for longer, he would become monotonous. He wasnt getting a variety of songs, they were tailored to his singing style. All the new singers after him kept singing in the same style. In the previous generation, when we had Udit Narayan and others, there was such variety in music. Nowadays, we dont have that. That is why every sensible person in this line will eventually leave. Sameer is known for holding a Guinness World Record for writing the highest number of film songs, and is one of Hindi cinema's most prolific and iconic lyricists having ruled the 1990s. He has written lyrics for numerous Bollywood films and collaborated with some of the industry's biggest music composers and singers. Sameer is particularly celebrated for his emotional, romantic, and melodious songs. He has received several prestigious awards, including Filmfare Awards, for his lyrical work. His ability to express love, longing, and human emotions through simple yet powerful words has made him one of the most respected lyricists in the Indian film industry. Game Changers Season: The Music Series is available on YouTube.
Fact-Finding Team to Inspect KCR's Erravalli Farmhouse: Revanth Reddy
Team must complete the inquiry in 30 days to know whether KCR has a 700-acre farmhouse and the extent of government land in it: CM
600 Kg Paneer Seized, Destroyed In Jammu Over Poor Transport, Labelling
SRINAGAR: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K, in coordination with Jammu Police, has seized and subsequently destroyed around 600 kg of paneer worth approximately Rs 1.50 lakh during an enforcement operation in Jammu. Acting on specific information, the Food Safety Team, Jammu, intercepted a passenger sleeper bus arriving from Punjab and found around 20 []
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) Director Ashwath Marimuthu, who is now directing Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's next film 'Dharman', on Wednesday shared that he was back with Superstar Rajinikanth for the third schedule of the film. Taking to his X timeline to share a BTS clip of Rajinikanth and Raashi Khanna shooting for the film, director Ashwath Marimuthu wrote, Back with Thalaivar for Dharman 3rd schedule #superstar @RKFI. The video clip he posted showed Rajinikanth, seated with his back facing the camera, having a conversation with Raashi Khanna. It may be recalled that the unit of the film had wrapped up its second schedule of shooting only on September 4 this year. Raaj Kamal Films International, the production house of veteran actor and parliamentarian Kamal Haasan, had taken to its social media timelines to drop the update with a video clip. It had said, Dharman 2nd Schedule Wrapped. Swag Mode: ON. One of the scenes in the video clip released showed Rajinikanth as a senior medical faculty lecturing junior doctors. For the unaware, the unit had begun the second schedule of the film on August 13 this year. The makers, at the time of announcing the commencement of the second schedule, had said, The deadly doctor. #Dharman Schedule 2 Begins, and this one's legendary. #KettaPaiyanSir. #SuperstarRajinikanth #KamalHaasan. The film has triggered huge excitement among fans ever since the makers announced the project. In June this year, the makers had dropped a making video that showed how the team had arrived at Superstar Rajinikanth's look in the film. Taking to his X timeline, director Ashwath Marimuthu shared a brand new poster of Rajinikanth from the film and wrote, We heard you !! Ithan hair styleu (This is the hair style)!! Ithan looku (This is the look)! Sexy work @kabilanchelliah. Earlier, Raaj Kamal Films International, the production house of actor Kamal Haasan which is producing this film, shared a glimpse video and wrote, THE OG SWAG. #Dharman. The Making of the First Look. The video featured a shot of the accessories that were kept for Rajini to choose from. It also showed director Aswath showing the exact pose in which he wanted the Superstar to stand. The video also showed Kamal Haasan accompanying Rajinikanth and the two legends of Tamil cinema exchanging pleasantries. For the unaware, Rajinikanth plays a doctor who takes on criminals in Dharman. Actor, producer and parliamentarian Kamal Haasan, while announcing the title of the film, had said, Dharmame vellum! (Only Dharma will win) #Dharman #Thalaivar173 #SuperstarRajinikanth @rajinikanth #Mahendran @Dir_Ashwath @anirudhofficial @anbariv @RKFI @turmericmediaTM @magizhmandram. The title poster of the film that was released on the occasion showed Rajinikanth in an operation theatre in a hospital holding a scalpel, even as he seemed to have one leg placed over the body of a slain rowdy sheeter. The film is to have music by Anirudh. Cinematography for the film is by Niketh Bommi and editing will be by Pradeep E Raghav. Stunts in the film are being choreographed by National Award winning duo Anbariv. The film is being produced by Kamal Haasan and R Mahendran and co-produced by S Disney.
Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 60 small-scale miners
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Mulund Police arrest Punjab man for extorting from woman over private photos
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Astrologer Karan Sharma Honoured at Millennium Brilliance Awards 2026
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17 Forest Officers Transferred in J
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Governments Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment on Wednesday ordered transfers and postings of 17 forest officers and officials, with several officers assigned additional charges. The orders were issued with immediate effect through Government Order No. 205-JK(FST) of 2026, dated September 16, 2026, in the interest of administration. [] The post 17 Forest Officers Transferred in J&K appeared first on Northlines .
Malayalam short film Sootradhaarini which pivots women heads to the Atlanta Indian Film Festival
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Four arrested in Punjab; 27 kg heroin, foreign-made pistol seized
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 16 (IANS) Punjab Polices Counter Intelligence (CI), Amritsar, has foiled a cross-border smuggling module with the arrest of four people from whom 27 kg of heroin and one sophisticated foreign-made pistol along with three cartridges were recovered, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday. Those arrested have been identified as Vishal Singh, alias Shalu, Manpreet Singh, alias Sunny, and Smartpreet Singh, all three residents of Amritsar; and Karan Singh, a resident of Tarn Taran. Apart from recovering narcotics and weapons, police teams have also impounded their motorcycle and a car, which were being used for smuggling activities. DGP Yadav said that preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were operating in coordination with a Dubai-based operative and cross-border smugglers. After retrieving the consignments of drugs and illegal arms, the accused were to further supply them on the instructions of their handlers, he said. The DGP said the probe has also revealed that the arrested accused were using encrypted communication platforms to contact their handlers, apparently with the intention of evading detection by the police. Sharing operational details, he said that CI Amritsar teams had received specific information that suspects Vishal, Manpreet, Smartpreet and Karan had obtained a huge drone-dropped consignment of heroin and arms from the Indo-Pak border area of Attari, and were supposed to deliver the consignment to some other party in the area near Adda Khasa in Amritsar. Acting swiftly, police teams conducted a raid and intercepted them near the bus shelter at Khasa, he said, adding that during their search, 27 kg heroin and one sophisticated foreign-made .30 bore PX5 pistol along with three cartridges were recovered from their possession. The DGP said further investigation is underway to establish the linkages and identify all people involved in the smuggling network.
Digital Desk | Mandya (Karnataka), Sep 16 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, on Wednesday alleged that it was in the blood of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi to treat Hindus as inferior, and accused Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of functioning as a puppet of the Congress leadership. Addressing reporters in Maddur while participating in a Ganesh immersion procession, Ashoka said the BJP had no expectations from the Chief Minister and demanded action against the police inspector of T. Narasipura town over his alleged controversial remarks concerning a Ganesh procession. It is in the blood of Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi to treat Hindus as inferiors. D.K. Shivakumar is a puppet in their hands. We do not have any expectation from this puppet Chief Minister, Ashoka alleged. He said the BJP had given the government one week's time to suspend the T. Narasipura town police Inspector, who, according to Ashoka, had made a controversial statement regarding the Ganesh procession. I have spoken to our party workers in Mysuru and T. Narasipura. We are planning to hold a huge Ganesh immersion procession there as well, like the one we are organising in Maddur, he said. Ashoka also levelled several allegations against the Inspector, alleging that he faced charges of assaulting Dalits with a cricket bat and was allegedly involved in cheating a woman. People are saying that the Inspector is supporting matka and ganja trade in the region. He has given money and is continuing there, while they have taken money and are allowing him to continue, Ashoka further alleged. On criticism of BJP leaders wearing footwear while carrying Ganesh idols during the protest in T. Narasipura town, Ashoka said the BJP was participating in a protest and not conducting worship. Whenever a Ganesh idol is installed, worshipping starts. Ganesh idols are sold on the streets, we take them home and conduct worship. That is when sanctity comes in. We were staging a protest; we were not conducting worship, he said. He also questioned Congress leaders over whether they removed their footwear while receiving mementos containing pictures of Hindu deities at public events. On the dais, while receiving mementos containing pictures of Hindu gods, have they received them by removing their chappals? I am asking Congress people. Let them answer, he said. The remarks came amid a political confrontation between the BJP and Congress in Karnataka over Ganesh processions and the conduct of police personnel. It can be recalled that a stone pelting incident occurred during a Ganesha idol immersion procession in Maddur town, Mandya district, on September 7, 2025, leaving at least eight people injured and triggering local protests and prohibitory orders. Violence broke out when the procession passed near a place of worship in Ram Rahim Nagar, where stones were reportedly hurled at participants, causing chaos and injuries. Law enforcement quickly dispersed the groups, imposed Section 144 prohibitory orders, and took 20 individuals into custody. Police later registered multiple cases regarding the stone pelting and subsequent protests.
Pakistan lacks resources, mechanisms to achieve its ambitious AI plans: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistans National Artificial Intelligence Policy is heavy on promises and targets but the country lacks mechanisms, resources and efforts needed to achieve them, a new report has said. The report from European Times said the Pakistan government has promised to train one million people and produce 10,000 trainers, but after approval of National AI Policy in July 2025, the government is yet to establish the AI Council, the apex body meant to oversee execution. The report argued that Pakistan lacked domestic expertise and began seeking foreign specialists to implement the plan. Further, Pakistans public sector still runs largely on paper with fragmented records and inconsistent formats, leaving AI projects without clean, interoperable data. Pakistan lags behind its South Asia peers, not just India but Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. India has actually integrated AI into the actual governance system, and its AI ecosystem has transcended beyond mere implementation, the report said. Bangladesh is in the process of finalising its AI policy, and yet is still in a better position than Pakistan because the former subjected its draft policy to a visible consultation and assessment process. Pakistani politicians and bureaucrats continue to claim that they are working on AI awareness and readiness as they lack any measurable achievements. A report in June said that Chinas push to export AI architectures and Safe City surveillance systems to Pakistan is reshaping the partnership from physical connectivity to digital governance. Driven by Chinese AI-powered facial recognition, automated license plate readers and predictive policing algorithms, the networks are publicly framed as modernisation efforts to tackle urban crime and persistent militant threats. However, the system provides an efficient mechanism for state control. Further, it is an invaluable source of real-world operational data for China. The report argued that Pakistans nascent IT and software export sector will also be a causality of this co-operation.
Rise and Fall 2: Virender Sehwag to host, check contestants and format
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Apollo Micro Systems Secures SALHS Technology Transfer for Precision-Guided Systems
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Best non-vegetarian food in Madurai: 8 iconic messes and what to order
Madurai may well have the best non-vegetarian food in Tamil Nadu. Our painstakingly researched trail takes you through favourite messes, from the iconic Chandran Mess to Amsavalli Bhavan and Amma Mess. From legendary ayirai meen kuzhambu, mutton chukka and kari dosa to kola urundai, offal curries and wedding-style biryani, heres what to order
UPI customers will never be charged, new MDR framework to fund ecosystem: PhonePe CEO
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for UPI transactions will not impose any charges on customers and stated that the move is necessary to make India's digital payments ecosystem financially sustainable, PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam said on Wednesday. In an interview with IANS, he clarified that customers will continue to use UPI without any charges, Nigam said small merchants with an annual turnover of less than Rs 1 lakh will also remain outside the MDR regime. No, there are no fees for customers on UPI at all. Customers have never been charged for using UPI, nor will they be charged in the future, Nigam said. For larger shops, 96 per cent of the transactions, which are all below Rs 2,000 transactions, there is no charge, according to him. He added that merchants, and not customers, would pay a 0.4 per cent MDR on transactions above Rs 2,000. He said the revenue generated through MDR would help fund investments by companies and banks that form the UPI ecosystem. The industry spends about Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 12,000 crore a year minimum on just keeping UPI infrastructure alive, Nigam told IANS. Apart from infrastructure, the sector incurs costs related to KYC, cybersecurity, risk and fraud mitigation, merchant chargebacks and capital expenditure, adds Nigam. We needed a way to get that revenue back into the industry so that UPI grows in a sustainable manner, Nigam said. Asked whether consumers should be concerned about charges, Nigam said there would be no additional cost for them, either for person-to-person or person-to-merchant transactions. There is no charge for the customer. Person-to-person is also free, person-to-merchant is also free, he said, adding that merchants paying MDR would not be allowed to pass the charge on to customers. Nigam also said he expected India's digital payments market to continue growing rapidly despite the introduction of the MDR framework. According to Nigam, UPI had around 20 crore users by 2020, while the number has now risen to around 50-55 crore. He said the new revenue model could also help private companies in the fintech sector invest more in marketing, innovation and research and development. It is very important that businesses be able to make fair money, Nigam said.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress Sonalee Kulkarni opened up about her familys eight-year tradition of making their own Ganpati idol. Speaking to media, she shared how they gave the celebration a special touch this year by depicting Lord Ganesha as a farmer seated on a bullock cart. Talking about the family tradition, Sonalee said they bring clay home and lovingly shape the idol with their own hands every year. As the tradition completed eight years, the family decided to experiment with a new concept for their Ganpati idol. This is a bullock cart and Lord Ganesha is seated on it as a farmer. In our family, it has been a tradition for the last eight years that we make the idol of Lord Ganesha ourselves. We try to make it with clay with our own hands. This time, we thought that since it has been eight years, we should do something new and make it look different, she said. The actress revealed that the bullock cart used as inspiration dates back to 2008 and was from Punes Sinhagad Road. The family then imagined how Lord Ganesha would look seated on the traditional cart and chose to portray him as a farmer. Sonalee said the farmer-themed idol also carried a heartfelt message for those working in agriculture, especially amid challenging weather conditions. With this, we will be able to pray to Lord Ganesha that this time there is a flood in many places and it is not raining in many places. So, all our farmer brothers are having to go through such extreme climate. We are praying to Lord Ganesha that there is a change in their situation and they do not have any more problems. And this is what we tried to make through our idol, she explained. Work-wise, Sonalee Kulkarni is recognized for her work in Marathi cinema. She is widely known for her performances in films such as Natarang, Mitwaa, and Jhimma.
'Previous govt took bribe for each medical license': UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Digital Desk | Gorakhpur, Sep 16 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday accused the previous Samajwadi Party (SP) government of taking bribes for issuing medical licenses in the state. The Chief Minister was in Gorakhpur for the inauguration of the IMA Charitable Blood Centre. Urging citizens to donate blood, Chief Minister Adityanath said: Medical facilities, equipments and medicines can be made to suit modern standards but blood cannot be made. It is a symbol of compassion where a donor saves a life of a recipient. We are witnessing a new Gorakhpur, a new Uttar Pradesh, a New India, which has undergone a massive transformation in healthcare, he asserted while adding that earlier there was only one hospital in eastern Uttar Pradesh where four patients used to share one bed. Today, the BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur is a super speciality hospital which has emerged as the centre of treatment for various diseases, including Encephalitis. Today there is an AIIMS in Gorakhpur. Two medical colleges and four universities are also functional in the district today, CM Adityanath said. The Chief Minister also launched an attack on the previous governments in the state. Without directly naming previous governments, CM Adityanath said: The government (Samajwadi Party) at that time used to demand money for every license. I used to tell them that we would provide all the facilities required, but we would not pay a single rupee as a bribe...When you work hard, God also supports you. Along with blood bank, the functioning of the first ICU of eastern Uttar Pradesh has been started by Guru Shri Gorakshnath Chikitsalaya, he stressed. He claimed that earlier people had to go to Lucknow for medical treatments like dialysis but now it has been made available in Gorakhpur itself. Today, several quality hospitals in Gorakhpur are providing facilities like dialysis. Under a government scheme, 10 beds in each district hospital can avail dialysis facility free of cost, he said. Chief Minister Adityanath said that the number of MBBS seats in the state has increased, what was previously 4,600 is now more than 13,500. Postgraduation seats have doubled. The number of nursing colleges has also increased, and new paramedical courses and institutes are being established to strengthen health services. Work has now begun to take this further by developing centres of excellence. We are setting up a Centre of Excellence for MedTech at IIT Kanpur in collaboration with the institute, with support from the state government. We are also developing a Centre of Excellence at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in Lucknow, he added.
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Oregon's engineering team has pioneered a remarkable solution by integrating nearly 580,000 shredded tires into highway repairs. This clever tactic not only alleviated a serious landslide predicament but also significantly lightened the embankment structure. The use of tire fill as a substitute for standard soil resulted in a budget-friendly, robust fix. Subsequent evaluations affirmed the effectiveness of this approach, marking a significant advancement in reusing tire waste for infrastructure enhancement.
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Highlights Jyotika and Suriya renew their wedding vows as they celebrate 20 years of marriage. Jyotika says their milestone is about embracing imperfections, sacrifices and understanding. She calls Suriya her equal, confidant, gossip partner and best friend. Jyotika and Suriya have marked 20 years of marriage by renewing their wedding vows, but the actress made it clear that their milestone was not about celebrating a perfect relationship. Instead, Jyotika chose to celebrate the imperfections, adjustments, sacrifices and friendship that have shaped their life together. The actress shared a video from the vow renewal on Instagram in collaboration with Suriya. Titled The Sequel, the post looked back on their journey while looking ahead to the next 20 years. This is not a celebration of a perfect marriage In her emotional note, Jyotika described their two decades together as 20 years of love and war, before explaining why she wanted to celebrate their relationship in a different way. See on Instagram This is not a celebration of a perfect marriage. This is a celebration of imperfections, of adjustments, of understanding, sacrifices, of loving each other selflessly, she wrote. She described them as the imperfect us, with the perfect understanding, reflecting on how they had grown together over the years. Jyotika also spoke about choosing happiness and appreciating the life they have built. One of her vows was to remain positive and celebrate life, particularly because she feels loved and respected by Suriya. See on Instagram Jyotikas vows focus on family and friendship Among her vows was a promise never to complain. Rather than expecting life or marriage to be perfect, Jyotika said she wanted to accept its gaps and imperfections. She also vowed to be thankful for waking up beside Suriya and for their children, who she said had given her life meaning. Another vow focused on health, which she described as the only true asset we ever build. For their children, Jyotika promised to be the best mother, not simply through cooking, cleaning or helping, but through being happy and creating memories they would want to relive. See on Instagram My equal, your confidant and your best friend Jyotikas final vows centred on her relationship with Suriya as both a husband and a friend. She promised to remain an imperfect wife who may fight with him but also makes up and grows closer to him through those experiences. Most importantly, she said she wanted to cherish their friendship. Jyotika described Suriya as her equal, confidant, gossip partner and best friend, alongside being her husband and the father of their children. As they renewed their vows after 20 years of marriage, she ended by looking towards the next two decades with the same idea that shaped her message: an imperfect relationship can still have a deep understanding.
US midterm elections 2026: Record diesel prices hit at worst time in key battleground states
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Asian Games medallist to get direct spot in 2027 WC as BFI announces selection policy for LA 2028
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Asian Games 2026 medallists boxers will get an automatic opportunity to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with direct entry to the 2027 World Boxing Championships in Kazakhstan, which will serve as the first qualifying event for the quadrennial Games. The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has released an expansive selection policy focused on qualifying the maximum number of boxers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The policy lays down a four-stage pathway based on the qualification system developed by World Boxing and approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). As per the World Boxing criteria, the 2027 World Boxing Championships will be the first qualifying event, followed by the Asian Qualifier in China and two World Qualifying tournaments in 2028. The BFI has published the Selection Criteria for 2027-28 in continuation of the selection criteria issued on December 8, 2025, in accordance with the above qualification system. Asian Games 2026 medallists will be selected as the main entry in their respective weight categories. The gold medallists of the 10th Elite National Championships shall serve as the reserve entry in that weight category, said the circular issued by the BFI. According to the circular, for weight categories in which India has not won a medal at the Asian Games 2026, as well as for LA 2028 Olympic weight categories that were not part of the Asian Games 2026, the gold medallist of the 10th Elite National Championships shall be selected as the main entry. Boxers who reach the quota-bout round but fail to win a quota place at the World Championships will receive direct entry to the Asian Qualifiers. The remaining slots will be filled through a Ranking Selection Trial among the Elite National Campers, after boxers enter the National Coaching Camp through the dedicated pathways. A similar process will be followed for the two World Qualifying Tournaments in 2028, to be held in Italy and Hungary. This policy has been framed to give our boxers a clear and structured route to Los Angeles 2028, built around consistent performance at the National Coaching Camp and at World Boxings qualification events, said BFI president Ajay Singh. The National Coaching Camp will start with the medallist of the 10th Elite National Championships, Asian Games medallists and any wild cards to be selected by the BFI Selection Committee, as per the provisions mentioned in the policy. For the non-Olympic weight categories, the gold medallist of the 10th Elite National Championships will serve as a main entry to the 2027 World Championships, while the silver medallist will serve as the reserve.
TTD to provide 2 lakh insurance cover to every pilgrim visiting Tirumala
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Millions left behind as Pakistan fails to deliver basic right to education: Report
Digital Desk | Athens, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistan's recent government figures have challenged the widely cited estimate of 25 million out-of-school children, with the Household Integrated Economic Survey 2024-25 putting the national out-of-school rate at 28 per cent. Released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics in January 2026, the survey found that around 20 per cent of children had never enrolled in school, while another 8 per cent had enrolled but later dropped out, a report has stated. It noted that independent estimates by London-based organisation 'Save the Children' put the figure considerably higher, at around 38 per cent. Despite a constitutional guarantee of free and compulsory education for children aged five to 16, millions of Pakistani children remain outside the education system, leaving the country with the worlds second-largest out-of-school population, according to a report in Athens-based 'Directus'. Highlighting the disparities across Pakistan's provinces, it said, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa records roughly 34 per cent of school-age children out of school, while Balochistan reaches nearly 69 per cent of its school-age population, the most acute exclusion rate in the country. Additionally, gender compounds geography rather than operating independently of it. In Balochistan, an estimated 75 per cent of girls are out of classrooms altogether, and in Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the number of out-of-school girls consistently exceeds that of boys. Citing World Bank estimates, the report said 39 per cent of Pakistans population, equivalent to about 95 million people, lives below the poverty line, where the cost of schooling turns education from a constitutional entitlement into a calculated financial risk. Where a childs labour carries immediate, tangible value to household survival, the deferred and uncertain return of formal schooling cannot compete on ordinary economic terms. To describe this as parental choice obscures the structural constraint under which it is made. Exclusion is not a private failure of aspiration but an institutional outcome of deprivation, it noted. According to the report, 15 per cent of school-age children in Islamabad Capital Territory, the states administrative showcase, remain out of school, highlighting how deeply educational exclusion has become entrenched across the governance hierarchy rather than being limited to peripheral regions. Even where enrollment occurs, presence does not guarantee learning. Pakistans literacy rate stands at roughly 60 per cent, and independent assessments have long found that a large majority of 10-year-olds cannot read and comprehend an age-appropriate text. Physical attendance therefore functions as a deceptive proxy for inclusion, it added. Criticising the states failure to ensure education for all, the report said, Pakistans challenge is consequently not simply enrollment expansion but the dismantling of the economic, geographic and gendered structures that determine who may exercise, in practice, the right the state has already promised on paper. Until public investment and institutional capacity converge with constitutional guarantee, millions of children will continue to inherit not education, but the diminished possibilities its absence creates.
Taapsee Pannus high-octane action thriller Gandhari has emerged as a major global success on Netflix, climbing to the No. 1 spot on the platforms global non-English film chart in its second week. After premiering on September 3, the film opened strongly with 5.9 million views in its first week, securing the No. 3 position globally. [] The post Taapsee Pannu Starrer Gandhari Sets New OTT Records in Second Week appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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SIR: Karnataka govt directs officials to ensure no eligible voter is excluded from electoral rolls
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 16 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister, G. Parameshwara, on Wednesday directed officials to ensure that people who have shifted to other places for various reasons are not excluded from the electoral rolls during the Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in the state. Chairing a revenue department progress review meeting with Deputy Commissioners from all districts through videoconference at Vidhana Soudha, Dy CM Parameshwara said mapping of 43.81 lakh voters across the state was yet to be completed. He said notices had been issued for correction of names and other electoral roll-related issues and directed officials to take steps to ensure that no eligible voter was left out of the electoral rolls. There should be no delay in issuing Permanent Resident Certificates (PRCs). Greater attention should be given to Form 6. There is a possibility that voters who have left their native places and have been residing elsewhere for several years may be excluded from the electoral rolls. This should not be neglected, he said Dy CM Parameshwara directed officials to record the necessary details of people who have shifted to other places as part of the SIR process. Dy CM Parameshwara also directed officials to speed up the registration process for Bharat Jodo Yuva Sanghas, describing it as a flagship initiative of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The process of registering the Sanghas, appointing mentors and starting the organisations should be expedited. The process had been halted due to technical issues. Application forms should be distributed and filled out immediately, he said. He said the Bharat Jodo Yuva Sangha programme was being implemented for the first time in the country and would bring recognition to the government and officials. He directed officials to expedite the disposal of applications received under the Prajaseva Abhiyan, noting that a large number of applications were related to the Revenue Department. Applications concerning RTC corrections, pension-related issues and other revenue matters should be disposed of at the earliest, he said. He added that the procedures relating to RTC and phodi cases had been simplified. Officials were directed to seek guidance from senior officers and take further action wherever there were any difficulties. Dy CM Parameshwara also directed officials not to neglect the programme to provide housing sites to poor families. He said the scheme had received a positive response from the public and officials should take it seriously. In some districts, the identification of land had not yet been completed. The process of identifying land for developing sites should be completed by the end of this month. This should not be neglected. Senior officials will provide technical support, he said. Additional Chief Secretary of the Revenue Department R.K. Kataria, Disaster Management Department Secretary Manoj Kumar Meena, Revenue Commissioner Meena Nagaraj and Commissioner of the Department of Survey, Settlement and Land Records Venkataraj, among others, attended the meeting. It can be noted that the Election Commission of India's SIR draft rolls in Karnataka deleted over 1.07 crore names (about 19.5 per cent of total voters) under the 'Absent, Shifted, Duplicate, Dead, and Others' (ASDDO)' category, with an additional 43.80 lakh voters flagged to receive notices for discrepancies, triggering widespread public anxiety and political concern.
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Cabinet clears EPFO wage ceiling hike from 15,000 to 25,000; 51 lakh workers to benefit
