Ram Madhav, Smriti Irani frontrunners for BJP
Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Aug 28: The BJP high command is reportedly considering the names of national vice-president,Ram Madhav,and former union minister,Smriti Irani,for the post of the partys new in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir affairs. The speculation has gained momentum after the party appointedTarun Chugh as its in-charge for Gujarat affairs. It may be mentioned [] The post Ram Madhav, Smriti Irani frontrunners for BJPs J&K In-Charge appeared first on Northlines .
Kishtwar Hospital Worker dismissed, arrested in rape victim
Jammu Tawi:A sanitation worker at the District Hospital, Kishtwar, was dismissed from service following his arrest for his alleged role in a conspiracy to conceal the sexual assault and alleged termination of pregnancy of a 15-year-old tribal girl, officials said. The accused Ahmad, a daily-wage sweeper at the hospital, was arrested by police on Wednesday [] The post Kishtwar Hospital Worker dismissed, arrested in rape victims death case appeared first on Northlines .
Amarnath Yatra concludes on Raksha Bandhan
Srinagar: The 57-day annual Amarnath Yatra formally concluded on Friday with the arrival of the Chhari-Mubarak the saffron-robed holy mace of Lord Shiva at the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas for special prayers, officials said. The conclusion of the yatra, which began on July 3, coincided with the festival of [] The post Amarnath Yatra concludes on Raksha Bandhan appeared first on Northlines .
Police foil cattle smuggling bids in Kathua
JAMMU TAWI: Police on Friday foiled two alleged cattle smuggling attempts in Kathua district, rescuing 36 animals and arresting three persons, officials said. In the first incident, a police team intercepted a truck at the dispatch point in Lakhanpur during checking, officials said. The truck, allegedly travelling from Punjab towards Jammu, was being driven by [] The post Police foil cattle smuggling bids in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .
BJP leader booked for duping youth
SRINAGAR: A BJP leader was booked on cheating and fraud charges in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district on Friday, police said. Anantnag Police has registered the case based on a written complaint filed by Waheed Ahmad Itoo, a resident of Hassan Noor in Aishmuqam, who is currently residing at Government Degree College Boys Hostel in [] The post BJP leader booked for duping youth appeared first on Northlines .
Anti-terror Ops top priority: IGP
SRINAGAR: A day after taking over as the inspector general of police (IGP), Kashmir, Sujit Kumar on Friday said anti-terror operations are a top priority for the force. Operations were our top priority earlier and they continue to be our top priority now as well, Kumar told reporters at Hazratbal when asked about anti-terror operations, [] The post Anti-terror Ops top priority: IGP appeared first on Northlines .
JK sees humid temperatures, IMD predicts dry weather ahead
Jammu records maximum of 34.6C; Srinagar settles at 33.5C Jammu Tawi, Aug 28:Weather remained largely dry across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, with Srinagar recording a maximum temperature of 33.5 degrees Celsius, 4.2 degrees above normal. According to the India Meteorological Department data, the minimum temperature in Srinagar was recorded at 18.3 degrees Celsius, 1.6 [] The post JK sees humid temperatures, IMD predicts dry weather ahead appeared first on Northlines .
Seek Rs 30,000 stipend; resident doctors extend support Jammu Tawi, Aug 28:MBBS interns across Jammu and Kashmir have announced a united protest from August 31, demanding an immediate revision of their monthly internship stipend from the existing Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000 According to the interns, those participating in the protest will refrain from joining [] The post MBBS interns across J&K to protest from Aug 31 appeared first on Northlines .
Rajouri (Jammu Div), Aug 28:Army foiled an infiltration attempt from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri sector on Friday. A source said that soldiers noticed suspiciousmovement of an infiltrator along the LoC this morning. The intruder was challenged. He opened fired which was retaliated to. The infiltrator is believed to be hiding in [] The post Army foil infiltration bid appeared first on Northlines .
MK Sinha takes charge as new JK CID chief
Jammu Tawi, Aug 28:MK Sinha took over the charge as Additional Director General (ADG) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) from Nitish Kumar, who has been transferred as ADG Armed Police J&K. According to a statement, he held a meeting with senior officers of CID J&K and reviewed the overall functioning of intelligence wing after [] The post MK Sinha takes charge as new JK CID chief appeared first on Northlines .
GHS Nagar faces acute Teacher shortage, seven of 15 posts vacant
Ajay Sharma Reasi, Aug 28:Tall claims about improving government education infrastructure appear to face a reality check at Government High School Nagar in Reasi district, where students are reportedly facing difficulties due to a shortage of teaching staff and the absence of a regular headmaster for the past nearly two years. According to local sources, [] The post GHS Nagar faces acute Teacher shortage, seven of 15 posts vacant appeared first on Northlines .
Parents must Lead with Love, Discipline, and Example
Parents are the first teachers, the first protectors, and often the first moral compass a child ever knows. Long before a child enters a classroom, the home begins shaping character, habits, emotions, and ideas about right and wrong. In that sense, parenthood is not merely a private role; it is a profound social responsibility. A family that raises thoughtful, respectful, and emotionally secure children helps build a healthier society. A family that neglects this duty leaves behind wounds that schools, institutions, and governments can rarely fully repair. The responsibilities of parents begin with care, but they do not end there. Food, shelter, and clothing are essential, but they are only the visible part of the task. Children need attention, time, guidance, and a sense of belonging. In an age where distraction has become a way of life, many children are growing up in homes where everyone is connected to a screen but disconnected from one another. Parents must not allow convenience to replace presence. A child may forget a toy or a lesson, but rarely forgets whether they were listened to, comforted, and valued. Discipline is another essential duty, but discipline is not the same as harshness. Children need boundaries, structure, and consistency. They must learn that freedom comes with responsibility, and that manners matter as much as marks. Parents who confuse love with permissiveness often raise children ill-equipped to face the demands of real life. At the same time, fear-based parenting can damage confidence and trust. The best approach is firm but fair, where correction is paired with explanation, and authority is balanced with affection. Equally important is the example parents set in their own behaviour. Children learn more from what they observe than from what they are told. If parents speak respectfully, children absorb respect. If parents resolve disagreements calmly, children learn restraint. If parents are honest, hardworking, and compassionate, these values take root naturally. But if a child grows up witnessing anger, deception, prejudice, or indifference, no sermon can easily undo that lesson. The home must therefore embody the values it expects from the child. Parents also have a duty to stay involved in their childrens education and emotional development. This does not mean controlling every move, but it does mean knowing their struggles, interests, friendships, and fears. In todays world, children face pressures that previous generations often did not academic anxiety, social media comparison, unhealthy influences, and emotional isolation. A parents role is to remain accessible, patient, and alert. A child should feel that home is the safest place to be honest. Ultimately, good parenting is not about perfection. It is about commitment, awareness, and steady effort. No parent will get everything right, but every parent can strive to be more present, more patient, and more principled. A society that wants disciplined citizens, compassionate neighbours, and responsible adults must begin by strengthening families. The future of any community is quietly being shaped today at the dining table, in daily conversations, and in the example parents set when no one is watching.
Lessons from Nepals Flood Catastrophe
The images emerging from Nepal are terrifying, but they are also instructive. Entire settlements washed away, roads cut off, lives lost, and hundreds still missing the scale of the tragedy is a grim reminder that the Himalayas are no longer a distant postcard of beauty, but a living zone of danger. For Kashmir, the lesson is not merely emotional sympathy. It is urgent self-examination. What is unfolding in Nepal should force us to look closely at our own vulnerabilities. Kashmir, too, sits in a seismic, fragile, and flood-prone Himalayan belt. Our rivers swell quickly, our slopes remain unstable, our drainage systems are overburdened, and our unplanned urban expansion continues to ignore the basic logic of geography. Every time disaster strikes elsewhere, we express concern. But concern without preparedness is only a temporary emotion. The first lesson from Nepal is that nature does not wait for governance to catch up. By the time warnings are fully understood, the damage is already done. This is especially true for mountain regions where cloudbursts, landslides, flash floods, and glacial lake outbursts can turn a few hours of rain into a catastrophe. Kashmir has witnessed enough such events to know that this cannot happen here is the most dangerous sentence in public life. The second lesson is the cost of weak infrastructure. Roads, bridges, embankments, drainage channels, and hillside settlements must be planned for extreme events, not average weather. A river does not negotiate with concrete. A slope does not respect political promises. If construction continues to outrun safety planning, then every development project carries within it the seed of future destruction. The third lesson is social preparedness. Communities that know evacuation routes, emergency contact points, and safe shelters survive better than those left to improvisation. Schools, panchayats, local bodies, and disaster management agencies must build a culture of drills and awareness. Relief cannot begin only after the water enters homes. It must begin long before the clouds gather. There is also a deeper moral lesson. Climate change is no longer an abstract debate for seminars and policy papers. It is now lived reality in the mountains. The Himalayas are warming, weather patterns are becoming erratic, and the old assumptions about seasons and safety are collapsing. To treat such disasters as isolated events is to miss the larger warning. Nepals flood tragedy should therefore become a wake-up call for Kashmirs planners, administrators, and citizens alike. We need stronger embankments, smarter land-use policies, better weather forecasting, stricter regulation of construction, and far more serious investment in disaster readiness. Most of all, we need humility before the landscape we inhabit. The mountains are speaking. The question is whether we are listening.
12 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana: Banking for All, Empowerment for All
Today, the aim of this programme goes beyond focusing on household, but every adult who did not yet have a bank account In January 2015, a remarkable thing happened in India that more than one crore eighty lakh bank accounts were opened across the country within a week, this feat was also recognised by the Guinness World Records. This didnt happen in a big-city alone, but across small towns and remote villages, where families who had never possessed a bank account gained access to banking for the first time. That January week-long drive is now popularly known as Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, or simply PM-JDY. A large number of those who opened accounts had no prior experience of dealing with banks; they had never owned a debit card, and never had a place to keep money safe other than at home. Since then this drive has grown into a nationwide movement that has assisted the lives of hundreds of millions of Indians. The trajectory of PM-JDY As of August this year, the number of PM-JDY accounts across the country stands at 59.09 crore, this number was recorded to be 14.72 crore in 2015. The numbers have gone four times. Of these bank accounts, nearly 46 crore belong to people in rural and semi-urban areas, the places where access to banks was hardest to come by. As per the official records, around 33 crore of the account holders are reportedly women, a number that has kept rising year after year. When the scheme started, at that time the goal was deemed to give every household a bank account. A few years later, in 2018, that goal grew bigger. Today, the aim of this programme goes beyond focusing on household, but every adult who did not yet have a bank account. This shift meant more people, especially women and workers in informal jobs, could open an account in their own name, not just through the head of the family. Opening the account is only the beginning of what the scheme offers. Other benefits of this scheme According to this scheme, every account holder gets a RuPay debit card, which works at ATMs and shops across the country. So far more than 41 crore such cards have been given out. Along with the card comes accident insurance, worth up to two lakh rupees for accounts opened after August 2018, and the account holder does not pay anything for this cover. After six months of regular use, account holders can also apply for an overdraft of up to ten thousand rupees, giving a small cushion of credit to families who may never have had access to a loan before. The scheme also acts as a window to other government support. Money meant for pensions, subsidies, and welfare payments reaches people directly through these accounts, cutting out delays and middlemen. Account holders can also join pension and insurance schemes such as the Atal Pension Yojana, the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, and the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, all built around the same bank account. Money in these accounts has grown too, and grown fast. Deposits have gone from about fifteen thousand crore rupees in 2015 to over three lakh sixteen thousand crore rupees in 2026. This tells us something beyond numbers on a balance sheet. It tells us that people are saving more, trusting banks more, and relying less on cash kept at home or informal moneylenders. India's Financial Inclusion Index, a measure of how well people across the country can access banking, credit, insurance, and digital payments, has moved from 53.9 in 2018 to 67 in 2026. Global institutions like the IMF and the World Bank have also spoken about the role PM-JDY has played in this change. What began as a week of opening accounts has turned into a permanent shift in how India banks. A scheme that started with a simple idea, that every family deserves a place to keep their money safe, has grown into a wide network of savings, credit, insurance, and pensions reaching the parts of the country that needed it most. Twelve years is a long time in the life of any government programme, but for the person who opened their first account in that record-breaking week in 2015, it has been the start of something that continues to shape how they save, borrow, and plan for the future. (Courtesy: PIB Srinagar)
RAJINDER HINDU The history of Jammu and Kashmir is often narrated through a narrow political lens. Certain personalities are celebrated, others are condemned, and complex historical developments are reduced to convenient slogans. Yet some of the most important questions surrounding the events of 1947 remain insufficiently examined, particularly from the perspective of Jammu. Among these questions is the political relationship between Jawaharlal Nehru and Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, the circumstances surrounding the tribal invasion of Jammu and Kashmir in October 1947, and the consequences of the political decisions taken during those critical months. These issues are not merely matters of historical curiosity. They lie at the heart of Jammu and Kashmir's subsequent political trajectory and continue to influence debates about representation, identity, autonomy, democracy and national integration. History must be examined with evidence, context and intellectual honesty. Political interpretations may differ, but uncomfortable questions should not be buried simply because they challenge established narratives. A Princely State at a Historic Crossroads In 1947, Jammu and Kashmir was one of the largest and most strategically important princely states in the Indian subcontinent. It was geographically diverse and politically complex. The state contained Jammu, the Kashmir Valley, Ladakh and frontier regions, each possessing its own history, culture, linguistic traditions and political aspirations. Maharaja Hari Singh ruled a state whose population was religiously diverse. Like the rulers of other princely states, he faced the historic choice created by the end of British paramountcy: accession to India, accession to Pakistan, or, as initially hoped by some rulers, an attempt to preserve independence. The Maharaja's position during the early months of 1947 has been interpreted differently by historians. What is beyond dispute is that Jammu and Kashmir had not acceded to either India or Pakistan by August 15, 1947. Pakistan's leadership regarded the state's geographical contiguity and Muslim-majority population as reasons for its accession to Pakistan. India, on the other hand, argued that the legal decision of accession rested with the ruler of a princely state, subject to the constitutional framework established at Partition. Amid this uncertainty, political tensions within the state continued to grow. Sheikh Abdullah had emerged as the most prominent political leader in the Kashmir Valley through the National Conference. His movement had challenged the Dogra monarchy and demanded representative government. The political conflict between the Maharaja's administration and Sheikh Abdullah was therefore already intense before the tribal invasion. At the national level, Sheikh Abdullah enjoyed a particularly close political and personal relationship with Jawaharlal Nehru. Nehru strongly identified with the National Conference's political aspirations and viewed Sheikh Abdullah as a progressive, secular and popular leader in Kashmir. This relationship would acquire enormous importance during the crisis of 1947. The Tribal Invasion and the Collapse of Security In late October 1947, armed tribal forces entered Jammu and Kashmir from the direction of Pakistan. The invasion created panic and devastation across large areas of the state. Muzaffarabad and other strategically important locations were quickly affected as the invading forces advanced towards Srinagar. The tribal invasion represented a decisive turning point. The state's military resources were limited and unable to effectively confront the advancing forces. Communication networks were disrupted, civilian populations faced immense danger, and the administration struggled to respond to the rapidly deteriorating situation. The advance towards Srinagar created an emergency of historic proportions. It was under these circumstances that Maharaja Hari Singh sought military assistance from India. The Government of India insisted that military intervention required a formal constitutional basis. Consequently, the Instrument of Accession was signed by the Maharaja, and India accepted the accession. On October 27, 1947, Indian troops were airlifted into Srinagar. The military operation to defend Kashmir remains one of the most important episodes in the history of independent India. Had the airport fallen into the hands of the invading forces, the political and military situation could have changed dramatically. Yet the military crisis and the political crisis were unfolding simultaneously. While soldiers defended territory, political leaders in Delhi were shaping the future structure of governance in the state. The Rise of Sheikh Abdullah as the Central Political Figure Sheikh Abdullah's release from imprisonment shortly before the invasion and his subsequent emergence as the central political authority in Kashmir marked a major transformation in the state's politics. Jawaharlal Nehru placed extraordinary political confidence in Sheikh Abdullah. In Nehru's view, Abdullah represented a modern, secular and democratic political force capable of mobilising popular support against Pakistan and against communal politics. This confidence, however, created a fundamental political question: did the Government of India become excessively dependent upon one political leader and one regional political movement in determining the future of the entire state? This question is particularly significant from Jammu's perspective. Jammu was not politically identical to the Kashmir Valley. Ladakh was not politically identical to either Jammu or Kashmir. The future of the state required a framework capable of recognising the aspirations of all its regions. Yet the dominant political relationship that emerged in 1947 and the years immediately afterwards was between New Delhi and Sheikh Abdullah. For Jawaharlal Nehru, Sheikh Abdullah was not merely a regional leader. He became the principal political partner through whom the Government of India sought to establish popular legitimacy within Jammu and Kashmir. The consequences of this relationship were profound. Was Jammu Adequately Represented? One of the unanswered questions in Jammu's political history concerns representation. Who spoke for Jammu during the crucial negotiations over the political future of the state? Who represented the concerns of Jammu's population when constitutional arrangements were being discussed? Who ensured that political authority would not become excessively concentrated in the hands of leaders whose primary base lay in the Kashmir Valley? These questions became increasingly important after Sheikh Abdullah assumed political authority as the head of the Emergency Administration and subsequently as Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. The political structure of the state increasingly generated concerns in Jammu that the interests of the region were being subordinated to the political priorities of the Kashmir Valley. This was not simply a communal question, as it is sometimes portrayed. Jammu contained people of different religions, communities and social backgrounds. The larger issue was one of political representation and regional balance. A geographically diverse state required a political system capable of respecting diversity. Instead, many people in Jammu gradually came to believe that the state's politics were being interpreted internationally and nationally almost exclusively through the lens of Kashmir Valley politics. The result was a widening sense of political alienation. The NehruSheikh Relationship and Its Political Consequences The close relationship between Nehru and Sheikh Abdullah has been described in various ways by historians and political commentators. Some regard it as a necessary partnership that helped India secure popular support in Kashmir during a dangerous military crisis. Others argue that Nehru's personal confidence in Sheikh Abdullah influenced national policy to an extent that weakened institutional balance. The truth may lie somewhere between these interpretations, but the question deserves serious examination. In politics, personal trust can be valuable during moments of crisis. However, democratic governance requires institutions that are stronger than personal relationships. A state as diverse and strategically sensitive as Jammu and Kashmir could not permanently depend upon the political understanding between two individuals. Yet for a significant period, the NehruSheikh relationship became central to the state's political direction. This had consequences for the Maharaja, whose authority was gradually reduced. It had consequences for political opponents of the National Conference, who often felt excluded. And it had consequences for regions such as Jammu, where political movements increasingly demanded greater representation and equal treatment. The relationship also became complicated when differences eventually emerged between Nehru and Sheikh Abdullah. The political partnership that had appeared indispensable in 1947 entered a period of serious disagreement by the early 1950s. The eventual dismissal and arrest of Sheikh Abdullah in 1953 demonstrated how dramatically the relationship had changed. This later rupture itself raises an important historical question. If Sheikh Abdullah had been regarded as the indispensable representative of Jammu and Kashmir in the early years, how did the political relationship deteriorate so rapidly? The answer cannot be found merely in the personalities of the two leaders. It must also be sought in the structural weaknesses of a political arrangement that relied too heavily upon personal confidence rather than broad-based institutional consensus. The Forgotten Political Voice of Jammu The story of Jammu and Kashmir is frequently presented as though the state consisted of one political problem and one principal region. This approach is historically inadequate. Jammu's political movements, social concerns and demands for representation played an important role in shaping the state's later history. The Praja Parishad movement, which emerged as a major political force in Jammu, reflected deep dissatisfaction with what many perceived as unequal political treatment. The famous demand for complete integration with India was not merely an abstract ideological slogan. It was rooted in a belief among many people in Jammu that they were being denied equal political status within the constitutional framework of the state. The political mobilisation of Jammu during the 1950s demonstrated that the state's future could not be determined exclusively through the political priorities of the Kashmir Valley. The sacrifice of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee during the agitation against the permit system further transformed the debate over Jammu and Kashmir into a national political issue. Whether one agrees or disagrees with the ideological positions of the Praja Parishad and other political movements, their historical importance cannot be ignored. They represented a significant regional challenge to the assumption that Sheikh Abdullah's political position automatically represented the entire state. This distinction is essential. Sheikh Abdullah was unquestionably an important leader of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in the Kashmir Valley. But an important historical question remains: to what extent could anyone leader legitimately claim to represent the political aspirations of every region of such a diverse state? The Cost of a Kashmir-Centric Narrative The international dispute over Jammu and Kashmir further contributed to the dominance of a Kashmir-centric narrative. The conflict came to be described globally as the Kashmir issue, even though the former princely state included Jammu, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Pakistan-administered territories. Language shapes political understanding. When the entire historical and territorial dispute is reduced to the word Kashmir, the political experiences of Jammu and Ladakh can easily become invisible. This problem was not merely international. It also affected political discourse within India. For decades, major decisions concerning Jammu and Kashmir were often discussed primarily in terms of their consequences for Kashmir Valley politics. Jammu's concerns were frequently addressed as secondary questions. The imbalance contributed to resentment. A durable political system cannot demand loyalty from citizens while consistently making them feel politically invisible. The history of Jammu therefore demands recognition not as a footnote to Kashmir Valley politics but as an integral part of the larger history of Jammu and Kashmir. The Question of Responsibility The events of 1947 were shaped by extraordinary circumstances. Partition had produced violence and displacement across the subcontinent. Political institutions were new and fragile. Military resources were limited. Communication was difficult, and leaders were making decisions under enormous pressure. It would therefore be simplistic to judge every decision of that period without considering its historical context. Jawaharlal Nehru faced a military crisis, an international dispute and intense domestic political pressures. Sheikh Abdullah faced the challenge of establishing political authority while supporting resistance against the invading forces. Maharaja Hari Singh confronted the collapse of his administration and a direct military threat to his state. History should acknowledge these complexities. However, acknowledging complexity does not mean abandoning criticism. The central question is whether the political arrangements created after accession sufficiently reflected the diversity of the state. Did New Delhi give excessive importance to one political leadership? Were alternative voices adequately consulted? Did Jammu and Ladakh receive the institutional guarantees necessary to prevent political marginalisation? Could a broader political consensus in 1947 and the years immediately following have reduced the conflicts that later emerged? These are legitimate historical questions. They should not be dismissed as partisan simply because they challenge familiar narratives. History Must Allow Difficult Questions The NehruSheikh Abdullah question is ultimately not a question about condemning one individual or glorifying another. It is a question about the relationship between personality and institutions, between regional representation and political power, and between historical necessity and long-term consequences. Nehru's faith in Sheikh Abdullah may have been understandable during the crisis of 1947. Sheikh Abdullah possessed political influence and a mass base in the Kashmir Valley. His opposition to Pakistan's designs made him an important ally for India. But political necessity in one moment does not automatically justify permanent political dominance. The entire state required a broader constitutional and political vision. Jammu required recognition. Ladakh required recognition. Different communities required security. Political opponents required democratic space. The tragedy of Jammu and Kashmir's subsequent history is that many of these questions remained unresolved for decades. An Unanswered Chapter of Jammu's History Today, as India continues to debate the history and future of Jammu and Kashmir, the people of Jammu have every right to revisit the events of 1947 and the political choices that followed. This does not require hostility towards Kashmir or a denial of the historical suffering experienced by any community. On the contrary, a mature understanding of history requires recognition of every region's experience. Jammu's history cannot be reduced to a geographical extension of Kashmir Valley politics. Its people have their own political memories, sacrifices, movements and aspirations. The tribal invasion of 1947, the accession to India, the arrival of Indian troops, the rise of Sheikh Abdullah, the role of Jawaharlal Nehru and the subsequent political transformation of the state must therefore be examined as interconnected developments. The unanswered questions remain significant. Was the relationship between Nehru and Sheikh Abdullah too central to the political future of the state? Did personal political confidence overshadow the need for broader regional consultation? Were the aspirations of Jammu adequately protected? Could a more balanced political settlement have prevented decades of regional resentment? History may not provide simple answers. But it must allow the questions to be asked. The people of Jammu do not seek a rewritten history based on resentment. They seek a complete history based on facts, evidence and the recognition that Jammu, too, was a central participant in the making of modern India. The events of 1947 changed the destiny of Jammu and Kashmir forever. The tribal invasion created the immediate military emergency. The accession established the state's constitutional relationship with India. The NehruSheikh Abdullah partnership shaped the political arrangements that followed. Understanding this period requires more than repeating established narratives. It requires examining who made decisions, whose voices were heard, whose concerns were postponed and which regions bore the long-term consequences of political choices made during a moment of extraordinary crisis. That examination is not an attack on history. It is history. And until Jammu's political experience is given the attention it deserves, one of the most important chapters in the history of Jammu and Kashmir will remain unanswered. (The Author is a columnist)
Prime Business Voice magazine launched in Srinagar
Srinagar, Aug 28: A new quarterly business magazine, Prime Business Voice, dedicated to Kashmirs evolving economic landscape, was formally launched in Srinagar on Friday. Founded by media professional Rouf Majid, who has nearly 15 years of international media experience, the publication aims to provide an editorial platform for entrepreneurs, businesses and professionals across Jammu and Kashmir. The launch event brought together business leaders, government officials, healthcare professionals, architects, engineers, legal experts and representatives of the hospitality sector. The magazine will cover business, technology, policy and economic affairs, with a focus on investment, tourism, environmental issues, governance, corporate social responsibility, legal frameworks and emerging market opportunities. Speaking at the launch, Editor and Publisher Rouf Majid said Kashmir had a strong community of entrepreneurs and professionals whose contributions often remained under-reported. He said the publication would seek to highlight their stories while providing analysis of the regions economic challenges and opportunities. Industry and professional representatives at the event welcomed the initiative, saying a dedicated business publication could help strengthen dialogue between entrepreneurs, policymakers and different professional sectors. Prime Business Voice will be available in print and digital formats. Its inaugural edition has an initial print circulation of 1,000 copies and features profiles, interviews and sectoral analyses focusing on Kashmirs business and economic growth.
Bukhari calls for Centre-J&K dialogue
Srinagar, Aug 28: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Friday said the abrogation of Article 370 had inflicted a deep wound on the emotions of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, while calling for renewed dialogue between the Centre and the people of the Union Territory. Addressing a public convention in Tral, Bukhari said both the Congress and BJP were responsible for the erosion of Article 370, alleging that the Congress had hollowed out the provision over the years while the BJP revoked it completely in 2019. Article 370 provided constitutional protection to our land and jobs, and that is why, following its abrogation along with Article 35A on August 5, 2019, the Apni Party pursued the matter with the Centre and ensured that the people of J&K must retain exclusive rights over land and employment in J&K, he said. Bukhari claimed that the party had succeeded in convincing the Centre to protect these rights, leading to the introduction of the domicile law. He, however, stressed the need for dialogue between New Delhi and the people of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the youth, saying it was necessary to bridge the existing trust deficit. There is an urgent need to make New Delhi understand the importance of initiating a dialogue with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, especially the youth, to address their genuine issues and concerns, Bukhari said. He alleged that the elected government had failed to address pressing public issues and said his party would continue urging the Centre to engage directly with the people of J&K. Bukhari also criticised the ruling National Conference, accusing it of prioritising power over the interests of the people and failing to fulfil its election promises. He cited promises of one lakh jobs, 200 units of free electricity, free gas cylinders and regularisation of daily wagers, alleging that these commitments had remained unfulfilled. He also criticised the NC's position on restoration of Article 370 and 35A, saying the party had sought votes by promising restoration of the provisions but was now focusing primarily on statehood. This is nothing but political drama, and they have always resorted to such tactics, he said. Bukhari urged people to move away from what he described as traditional political parties that had allegedly relied on false promises and emotional slogans.
Ladakh will get special provisions under Art 371: Union Minister
Leh, Aug 28:- The Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh is very close to the heart of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will soon get special provisions under Art 371 as an exceptional case. This was stated by Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Sh Kiren Rijiju in Leh on Friday. The Minister was speaking at the Silver Jubilee Founders Day function of the Druk Padma Karpo School at Shey in Leh district where he was the Chief Guest. Rijiju said during his address that Prime Minister Modi always believed that regions like Ladakh need special attention and he has been working towards this ever since he first assumed charge as Prime Minister. He said that it is because of his vision that the development landscape of Ladakh is witnessing change like never before, both on the economic and the social front. The Minister said that under the guidance of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Home Affairs is working towards providing special provisions for the UT of Ladakh. He said that it is only because of PM Modi's affinity for the region that such provisions are being considered for the region. Expressing hope that these provisions will materialize soon and the people of Ladakh will be able to take benefit from them, the Minister said that the PM has been wanting for a long time to visit the region and share his thoughts with the people and this desire may also see the light of day soon. Rijiju said that there is a sea change in the way people used to look at Ladakh and the scenario now is entirely different from what it was 25 years ago. He said that a lot of development has taken place in the region, especially in the last 10 years. He made special mention of improvements in road connectivity and said that journeys from one part of the UT to the other which would earlier take days can now be completed in a matter of hours. The Minister said that recent developments like the creation of new districts in Ladakh will greatly benefit the population and people will realize that such changes have been brought in only for their benefit. He said that UT status had also been a long pending demand of the people of Ladakh and that demand has also now been fulfilled. He added that a bench of the High Court will also be established in Ladakh in the near future and this will greatly benefit the local population. Rijiju mentioned that he is the first Buddhist ever to hold a position in the Union Cabinet of Ministers and it is only because of PM Modis care and concern for the minorities that such a thing has become possible. He added that all minorities have equal opportunities in the country and that the government is committed to the development of all minorities and a lot of work is being done towards making that possible.
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Woman Injured In Bear Attack In South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A woman was injured after being attacked by a bear in Midoora area of Tral in south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Friday. The woman, identified as Fatima, a resident of Midoora, sustained injuries in the attack and was immediately shifted to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Tral for treatment. Locals alleged that they had informed the []
Dr. Farooq offers Friday prayers at Hazratbal
Srinagar, Aug 28: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday joined thousands of devotees in offering Salatul-Jumuah at the Asar-e-Sharief Dargah Hazratbal following Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) observances. Dr Abdullah prayed for lasting peace, prosperity and brotherhood in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and beyond. Later, he visited the refreshment stall set up by the National Conference Zadibal unit, led by MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, where refreshments were being served to devotees and visitors during the Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi observances.
Chatroo Minor Death Case: Nurse Arrested, Six Held So Far
SRINAGAR: Police have arrested a nurse posted at District Hospital Kishtwar in connection with the death of a minor girl from Chatroo area, taking the total number of arrests in the case to six. Quoting officials, news agency GNS reported that the accused has been identified as Sonika, a nurse at District Hospital Kishtwar. She []
National Sports Day: Celebrating fitness, discipline and sporting spirit
By Omkar Dattatray National Sports Day is observed in India every year on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, one of the greatest hockey players the world has ever witnessed. The day is not merely a celebration of sporting achievements; it is also a reminder of the importance of sports, [] The post National Sports Day: Celebrating fitness, discipline and sporting spirit appeared first on Northlines .
(Abid Hussain Rather) We live in a world where people do not simply buy things because they need them; rather things persuade people to buy them. The marketplace has changed from a place where we fulfil our needs into a powerful system that creates new desires in us every day. From the moment we wake [] The post Needs or Market-Made Desires? appeared first on Northlines .
Illegal Brick Kilns Given 24 Hours To Shut In Budgam
SRINAGAR: Police and the Sub-Divisional Administration Khansahib on Friday launched a joint enforcement drive against illegal brick kilns operating without mandatory permissions and clearances in various areas of the sub-division. The operation was led by SDM Khansahib Jahangir Ahmad Giri and SDPO Khansahib Sakib Gani, along with Tehsildar Khansahib Moin Azhar Kakroo, concerned SHOs and []
Amarnath Yatra Ends as Chhari-Mubarak Reaches Cave Shrine
SRINAGAR: The 57-day annual Amarnath Yatra formally concluded on Friday with the arrival of the Chhari-Mubarak, the holy mace of Lord Shiva, at the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir, officials said. The pilgrimage, which commenced on July 3, concluded on Raksha Bandhan, nearly three weeks after the yatra was suspended on August 9 []
Jammu Kashmir High Court Upholds Admission of 10 BDS Students Who Had Not Qualified NEET
SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the Dental Council of Indias directions seeking discharge of 10 BDS students admitted to the Institute of Dental Sciences, Sehora, Jammu, in the 2016-17 academic session for not having qualified NEET-2016, holding that the students had been admitted against vacant State Quota seats []
28-Year-Old Man Crushed to Death by Truck in Jammu
SRINAGAR: A 28-year-old man was killed after being crushed by a heavy truck in the Bari Brahmana area on the outskirts of Jammu on Wednesday, police said. The deceased was identified as Rythem Gupta. The incident has left Guptas elderly parents in shock, with the family receiving the news of his death following the accident. []
HC Seeks Fresh Affidavit on Religious Encroachments in Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, to file a fresh affidavit identifying any encroachments on public streets, parks and other public places allegedly made in the name of mosques, temples, churches or gurdwaras, and to state what action has been taken to remove them and prevent []
Centre notifies select list of J-K Civil Service Officers for IAS AGMUT cadre induction
New Delhi [India], August 28 : The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) officially notified the select list of State Civil Service (SCS) officers from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for induction into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) under the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre. Union Minister of State (MoS) Jitendra Singh on Friday shared the development, noting on X, #IAS induction of #J&K officers. #DoPT has notified the following select list of J&K officers for filling up the AGMUT cadre of IAS. The nortification read, In exercise of powers conferred by Rule 8(1) of the Indian Administrative Service (Recruitment) Rules, 1954, read with Regulation 9(1) of the Indian Administrative Service (Appointment by Promotion) Regulations, 1955, the President is pleased to notify the Select Lists of State Civil Service officers of UT of J&K Segment containing the following names prepared on 24.04.2026 under Regulation 5(5) and approved on 03.08.2026, under Regulation 7(2) towards filling up promotion quota vacancies in AGMUT cadre of IAS under State Civil Service category determined by the Government of India under Regulation 5(1) of the said Regulations in consultation with the State Government for the Select List of 2019 and Select List of 2020. As per the notification, the select list of 2019, which was prepared against vacancies from January 1 to December 31, 2019, features 18 officers, including Babila Rakwal, Anil Koul, Shabnam Shah Kamili, Ghulam Nabi Itoo, Rachna Sharma, Leela Padha, Kusum Badyal, Rajinder Singh Tara, Vivek Sharma, Tariq Hussain Ganai, Munir-ul-Islam, Mohammad Harun Malik, Nisar Ahmad Wani, Jatinder Singh, Sajjad Hussain Ganai, Anoo Malhotra, Shamim Ahmad, and Nitu Gupta. The list also states that Nisar Ahmad Wani's inclusion is provisional, subject to the grant of an Integrity Certificate by the State government. The select list of 2020, which was prepared against vacancies from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, features 6 officers, starting with Nisar Ahmad Wani (included provisionally and in addition to the normal size of the select list), followed by Prediman Krishan Bhat, Tariq Ahmad Zargar, Bhawani Rakwal, Smita Sethi, and Anuradha Gupta. (ANI)
Six Jerseys, One Trophy: Kashmir Super League Season 2 Unveiled
SRINAGAR: The six franchises of the Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League (KSL) Season 2 unveiled their official jerseys and the league trophy at a ceremony at TRC Ground on Saturday, a day ahead of National Sports Day. The venue holds particular significance, having hosted last seasons final, which drew the largest football crowd the Valley []
New Delhi [India], August 28 : Contact has been established with around 400 Indian citizens from the Chinese side, all of whom are safe, and the Indian Embassy in Beijing is making arrangements for their safe evacuation amid the disruption caused by landslides following the devastating flash floods in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, during a press briefing, said that the Indian Embassy was in direct contact with the stranded citizens, their travel agents and group leaders to coordinate their return to India. I would also like to inform you that on the Chinese side there are about 400 Indian citizens with whom we have been able to establish contact. All of them are safe and have spoken to their family members, as telephone facilities are available there, Jaiswal said during the briefing. He said several family members had also contacted the Indian Embassy in Beijing through its helpline, while the embassy was coordinating with those stranded as well as their travel groups. Currently, our embassy is making arrangements for these 400 people to be safely evacuated from there, the MEA spokesperson added. However, landslides on the Chinese side have affected road connectivity, with several routes currently in poor condition, he said. As and when connectivity options open up, these people, as I mentioned, around 400 of them, can return to India, Jaiswal said. The MEA also provided an update on India's humanitarian assistance to Nepal following the devastating flash flood. Jaiswal said India sent its first aircraft carrying 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Nepal on August 26. The consignment included blankets, food items, medicines, solar lamps and other essential materials. A second aircraft carrying 37.5 tonnes of humanitarian assistance was sent to Nepal on August 27, he said, adding that the supplies were sent in response to requests from the Nepalese government. A third aircraft is scheduled to depart on Friday, carrying an estimated 12 to 13 tonnes of humanitarian assistance. At the same time, I would like to say that we are doing everything possible to ensure the safety of our Indian citizens and providing all possible assistance to Nepal as per their request, Jaiswal said. The latest assistance and evacuation efforts come as Nepal continues to respond to the catastrophic flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River area of Rasuwa that caused widespread destruction on Wednesday. According to the latest figures provided in the Nepalese disaster management update, 538 bodies have been recovered, and 977 people remain missing, while search, rescue and relief operations continue across the affected areas. (ANI)
25-Year-Old Youth Found Hanging At Home In South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A 25-year-old man was found hanging at his residence in Kralpora area of Verinag in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Friday morning, officials said. The deceased was identified as Parivaz Ahmad Kumar, a resident of Kralpora. Police reached the spot after receiving information about the incident and took the body into custody. It was []
Death toll reaches 538, 977 still missing as rescue teams race against fresh flood threat in Nepal
Kathmandu [Nepal], August 28 : The death toll from Nepal's devastating flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River area of Rasuwa has risen to 538 while 977 people are still missing, according to an update from Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The figures, as of 3 PM (local time) on Friday, show a grim picture of the scale of the disaster as authorities continue search, rescue and relief operations across the affected areas following the catastrophic flooding on Wednesday. Of the 538 bodies recovered, the largest number has been recorded in Chitwan, with 221, followed by 134 in Nawalparasi East. Authorities have also recovered 46 bodies or human remains in Gorkha, 37 in Nuwakot, 33 in Dhading, 28 in Tanahun, 27 in Nawalparasi West and 12 in Rasuwa, according to the NDRRMA figures. The number of people reported missing stands at 977, including foreign nationals, Nepali citizens living abroad who were visiting Nepal, security personnel and government officials. Foreign nationals account for 517 of those reported missing, while 161 people were reported missing through the Rasuwa District Emergency Operations Centre (DEOC). Another 127 are Nepali citizens living abroad who were visiting Nepal, while 66 were reported missing through the Makwanpur DEOC. The missing list also includes 45 Nepal Army personnel, 28 Nepal Police personnel, 15 Customs Office personnel, 13 Armed Police Force Nepal personnel, four Immigration Office personnel and one person reported through the Nuwakot DEOC. At least 73 people have been injured, including 43 in Rasuwa, 27 in Nuwakot and three in Dhading. Authorities have also mobilised 14,821 security personnel for search and rescue operations, the NDRRMA report says. The deployment comprises 6,698 Nepal Army personnel, 4,473 Nepal Police personnel and 3,650 personnel from the Armed Police Force Nepal. Rescue teams have rescued 3,742 people so far. Nepal Army and private helicopters have carried out 78 flights as part of the rescue effort. The scale of the operation has been compounded by damage to roads and other infrastructure, leaving some areas difficult to access. Meanwhile, NDRRMA said the Kathmandu-Tokha-Chhahare-Gadkhar Bridge-Aap-Narja-Lachyang-Sarmathli-Patikharak road section via Bogtitar, Kalikashthan and Dhunche, a key road link, has become operational for small four-wheeled vehicles. With the road section becoming operational, it has been reconnected to the Rasuwa road network, NDRRMA said in an update posted on X. The reopening provides a road connection for the movement of people and relief supplies into the affected region as rescue and recovery efforts continue. The Nepalese government also released NPR 10 million each for Rasuwa and Nuwakot and NPR 5 million for Dhading for relief operations. Ten truckloads of relief materials have been sent to affected areas. The supplies include noodles, biscuits, sleeping bags, mattresses and blankets, among other materials. Communication radio sets have also been sent to the affected areas. Food and non-food materials have been transported through four helicopter flights, while another 20 truckloads of food and non-food supplies have been dispatched. Fuel availability is also being maintained to support the continuing operation. Nuwakot's Bhairabi, Suryamati and Panchakanya oil stores have 41,000 litres of diesel, 24,000 litres of petrol and 9,000 litres of aviation fuel in stock, with authorities prepared to send additional supplies as required. The rescue and relief operation is taking place amid concerns about another possible flood surge. A large barrier lake formed near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers, reportedly breached on Friday, raising concerns about the possibility of fresh flooding. The crisis began after a catastrophic flash flood struck the Tibet-Nepal border on August 26, sending a powerful surge of water, sediment and boulders through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems and causing widespread destruction. Against the backdrop of the disaster, Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah and members of his Council of Ministers have decided to contribute one month's salary to the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund. The decision was announced by the Prime Minister's Office following a Cabinet meeting earlier today. The Cabinet also directed Nepal's Ministry of Finance to prepare a relief and rehabilitation package for individuals and business organisations affected by the floods in the Rasuwagadhi and Bhotekoshi River areas and lower coastal areas. In the same meeting, the Cabinet gave in-principle approval to Krishi Samagri Company Limited to purchase 25,000 metric tonnes of DAP fertiliser from India through government-to-government procurement, according to the Prime Minister's Office. India is also monitoring the situation and its nationals affected by the disaster. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said he discussed the relief and rescue operations in Nepal with the Indian embassies in Kathmandu and Beijing. In a post on X, Jaishankar said the embassies had provided an update on the status and well-being of Indian nationals, while the concerned divisions of India's Ministry of External Affairs briefed him on further relief supplies to be sent to Nepal. We give highest priority to this issue, Jaishankar said in his post. (ANI)
M.K. Sinha Takes Over As ADG CID J
Srinagar: Senior IPS officer M.K. Sinha on Friday took over charge as Additional Director General of Police, CID J&K, replacing Nitish Kumar, who has been transferred as ADG Armed J&K. According to officials, Sinha, a 1996-batch IPS officer, was earlier serving as ADG (Headquarters) PHQ J&K. Soon after assuming charge at CID Headquarters, he chaired []
Norway mourns the passing of King Harald V at age 89, a monarch who reshaped royal traditions over his remarkable 30-year reign. His commitment to modernizing the monarchy is reflected in his choice to wed commoner Queen Sonja, illustrating a shift towards greater inclusivity. As Crown Prince Haakon ascends the throne as King Haakon VIII, King Harald's profound legacy of love and duty will continue to resonate.
Zonal Police is there for you: IGP Sujit Kumar
Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone Sujit Kumar on Friday assured people that the Kashmir Zonal Police is always there for their safety and security, while saying anti-terror operations remain the forces top priority. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of his visit to Hazratbal in Srinagar, IGP Sujit Kumar said the police []
Aga Ruhullah To Resign As Srinagar MP On November 3: Report
SRINAGAR: Srinagar Lok Sabha MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has decided to resign from Parliament and the primary membership of the National Conference, citing ideological differences with the party leadership, NDTV reported. Ruhullah said he would formally submit his resignation to Lok Sabha Speaker and NC president Farooq Abdullah on November 3, the 26th death anniversary []
Hyderabad Woman Cricketer Mamatha in India Team for A Series
The three T20s of the tour will be played on September 12, 15 and 17 at New Chandigarh while the three One-Day matches will be held on September 20, 23 and 25 at the PCA Stadium in Mohali, Punjab.
Nepal Disaster a Warning for Jammu Kashmir, Says Mirwaiz; Raises Concern Over Ecological Damage
SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq on Friday described the devastation in Nepal and other parts of the Himalayan region as a warning for Jammu and Kashmir, urging authorities and the public to reconsider development practices that could increase environmental risks in the fragile mountain ecosystem. Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid []
Counter-Terrorism Operations to Remain Top Focus in Kashmir: IGP Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Newly appointed Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar on Friday said counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations would remain the Kashmir Polices primary focus, as he reviewed security arrangements for Friday prayers across Srinagar. Kumar made the remarks during his first field visit to Srinagar after assuming charge as IGP Kashmir on Thursday evening. []
Jammu Kashmir: MBBS Interns Announce Strike From August 31 Over Stipend
SRINAGAR: MBBS interns across Jammu and Kashmir have announced a united protest from August 31, demanding revision of their long-pending internship stipend to Rs 30,000 per month. According to the announcement issued by the JK MBBS Interns, the protest has been planned after coordination among representatives of medical colleges across Jammu and Kashmir. The interns []
Auto Driver Arrested for Kidnapping and Murder of 76-Year-Old Woman in Rajkot
Rajkot, August 28: An auto-rickshaw driver has been arrested in Rajkot for the kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder of a 76-year-old woman. The suspect, Ramesh Vaidhukia, has a history of serious criminal offenses, including three prior cases involving grave charges. Police officials reported that the investigation began as a case of accidental death. However, forensic ... Read more Auto Driver Arrested for Kidnapping and Murder of 76-Year-Old Woman in Rajkot
Ladakh LG Orders Zero Tolerance for Food Safety Violations, Warns of Rs 10 Lakh Penalty
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has directed the Ladakh administration to adopt a zero tolerance approach towards food safety violations, warning nearly 8,800 Food Business Operators (FBOs) of stringent action, including penalties of up to Rs 10 lakh and imprisonment in serious cases. The directive requires all food businesses in the Union Territory to []
5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Sichuan in China, fresh flood alert in Nepal
Trishuli, August 28 : An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hit Sichuan in China on Friday, prompting another flood alert in Nepal. The Trishuli area of Nepal is being evacuated again as a heavy flow of water from above has threatened to raise the river's water level, Nepal Police stated. The earthquake jolted Longchang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre, CGTN reported. Issuing an alert, Nepal Police said that a dam on the Tibet side has burst again. Information has been received that the water dam on the Tibet side has burst again. Therefore, all security personnel, rescue workers involved in rescue and relief operations, and the general public are requested to remain immediately alert and move to safe locations or notify others, Nepal Police posted on X. Leader of Opposition in the House of Representatives, Bhishma Raj Angdembe, said that Nepal's army is continuing the rescue operations despite geographical challenges. He told reporters in Trishuli, The geographical terrain here makes the weather conditions unfavourable for operations, yet our army and all our helicopter teams are fully engaged in the effort. Given the conditions upstream, we are taking immediate action--the federal, provincial, and local governments are all working together. There are two army helicopters, along with others from the private sector, all deployed in the operation. We are utilising every resource available to us. We are keeping everyone informed, and our security agencies are issuing advisories urging people to stay safe. Work on the road being built from Trishuli to Rasuka has been temporarily halted. All JCB machines have been recalled, and all road construction work has been stopped. An official involved in rescue operations told ANI, We have come here from Kathmandu, and we are analysing the situation here. The path here goes to Rasuwa. There is no way to go to Rasuwa; everything is damaged. The local government and the Nepal government will have to get the rubble removed. A JCB driver said, The work is halted here. The water is rising again. The residents expressed anguish over losing their properties. Recalling the experience of escaping after being trapped in mud, a local said, Everyone managed to get out safely. We were trapped in so much mud. We lost everything--our homes, shops, and belongings... We had no idea it was coming; we were busy with our work. At first, we just saw people moving and thought it was normal. But when we saw the water surging--50 feet high--from the Trishuli and Dhobi streams, we ran. We got trapped. Many people were swept away; the entire market area was washed out... There isn't a single person left in the Trishuli market area. We managed to escape. The death toll due to the devastating flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district rose to 469 on Friday, while 1,545 people were injured and rescued, Nepal Police said. According to Nepal Police, the Chitwan district recorded the highest death toll with 178 bodies recovered, followed by 110 in NP East, 44 in Gorkha, 37 in Nuwakot, 33 in Dhading, 28 in Tanahun, 27 in NP West and 12 in Rasuwa. Authorities have rescued 644 people from Rasuwa, 898 from Nuwakot and three from Dhading. (ANI)
Jammu Kashmir: Govt Deploys Six IAS Probationers for First International Film Festival
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has deployed six IAS probationers to assist in the arrangements and conduct of the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026, scheduled from September 2 to 11. The General Administration Department issued Government Order No. 1450-JK(GAD) of 2026 on August 27, placing the officers, who are []
Womans body recovered from Jhelum near Nawa Kadal
Srinagar, Aug 28: An unidentified woman was found dead in the River Jhelum near Nawa Kadal area of Srinagar on Friday, officials said. An official said that the woman was found in the river near Nawa Kadal and was retrieved by locals. He said she was soon shifted to a hospital, where doctors declared her brought dead on arrival. The official said the identity of the deceased could not be ascertained immediately, while further proceedings have been taken up.(KNO)
Unidentified Woman Found Dead After Being Retrieved From Jhelum in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: An unidentified woman was found in the River Jhelum near the Nawa Kadal area of Srinagar on Friday and was later declared dead at a hospital, officials said. The woman was retrieved from the river and taken to a hospital, where doctors declared her brought dead. Her identity has not yet been established, and []
Director Sericulture J&K Expresses Grief Over Demise of Former Bureaucrat Ghazanfar Ali
Srinagar, August 28: Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, IAS, Director Sericulture J&K, has expressed his deep grief and heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Ghazanfar Ali, former senior bureaucrat, politician and Commissioner of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC). In his condolence message, Mr. Bhat described the deceased as a close colleague and friend, recalling him as a sober, humble and multidimensional personality who dedicated his entire life to public service. Ghazanfar Ali was not only a valued colleague and friend, but also a person of exceptional grace, wisdom and commitment. His long and distinguished association with public service reflected his deep sense of responsibility towards society. His demise is an irreparable loss to all those who knew and admired him, Mr. Bhat said. Mr. Bhat remembered his contributions to public administration and public life, saying that Ghazanfar Ali would be remembered for his sincerity, dedication and service to the people. The Director Sericulture J&K conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength and fortitude to the family members to bear this irreparableloss.
Woman, her newborn die after delivery. In video, she had pled against treatment
Woman her newborn die after delivery In video she had pled against treatment
Third Vande Bharat on Jammu-Srinagar route soon: MoS Jitendra Singh
Jammu, Aug 28: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Friday said that the third Vande Bharat train between Jammu and Srinagar will be launched soon, terming it a major development for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. In a video message, Singh said that the Ministry of Railways has also approved a halt at Udhampur following a demand raised by the public. He said the approval for the Udhampur halt was particularly significant as it was earlier believed that a stop there would not be feasible. Singh also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Railways and the Railway Minister for the development. Reflecting on the expansion of the railway network in Jammu and Kashmir, Singh said that when the Jammu railway station was established in 1972, it took nearly five decades for the railway network to advance further into the region. He said the expansion gained momentum after Narendra Modi became Prime Minister, with railway connectivity extended to Kathua and subsequently to Udhampur and the Kashmir Valley. Singh further said that railway connectivity to the Kashmir Valley was once considered difficult because of the mountainous terrain, but the project was completed despite several challenges. He also highlighted the construction of the worlds highest railway bridge over the Chenab River in Reasi as a major engineering achievement. He said the railway journey has also emerged as an attraction for tourists, with many visitors travelling by train from Jammu to Srinagar to experience the scenic beauty along the route.(KNO)
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Bank account used in cyber fraud, Thane woman kills self
A 38-year-old woman in Thane district committed suicide after discovering her bank account was allegedly used in multiple cyber fraud cases across several Indian states, leading to immense anxiety and police questioning notices.
Hyderabad woman techie goes missing in Nepal floods
Hyderabad: A 44-year-old woman from Hyderabad who was on a tour of Nepal has gone missing after the floods in the neighbouring country. The woman, Suhasini Reddy Kandimalla, is a resident of NTR Nagar. She is married to Sanjeev Reddy and has two sons, Srihan and Samay. She is employed as a software engineer in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Two hand grenades recovered during naka checking in North Kashmir's Baramulla
Baramulla, Aug 28: Two hand grenades were recovered from a man during a naka checking operation at Wussan Bangil in Kunzer area of north Kashmirs Baramulla district, officials said. The checking was being conducted by a joint party comprising personnel from Police Station Kunzer, SOG Kunzer, CRPF 176 Battalion and Armys 2 Rashtriya Rifles. During the checking of vehicles and pedestrians, a man allegedly attempted to flee after noticing the security personnel. He was, however, apprehended at the spot. The man was identified as Shakir Nabi Lone, a resident of Hardu Aboora, Kunzer. Two hand grenades were allegedly recovered from his possession during a personal search. Following the recovery, FIR No. 115/2026 has been registered at Police Station Kunzer under relevant provisions of law. Further investigation into the case is underway. [KNT]
President clears way for High Court bench in Ladakh, invokes Article 240
New Delhi , August 28 : In a significant move aimed at bringing the High Court closer to litigants in Ladakh, President Droupadi Murmu has promulgated a regulation enabling the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to hold sittings in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The Union Territory of Ladakh (Sitting of Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh in Ladakh) Regulation, 2026, was promulgated on August 27 under Article 240 of the Constitution, read with Section 58(2) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. The regulation provides the legal framework for a bench of the common High Court to sit in Ladakh. It states that the Judges and Division Courts of the High Court may sit at a place in Ladakh as may be appointed by the Chief Justice, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. At the same time, the regulation keeps the existing principal seat of the High Court unchanged. It also empowers the Chief Justice to direct that any case or class of cases arising in Ladakh may instead be heard at Srinagar or Jammu. The President has exercised a specific constitutional power under Article 240, which authorises the President to make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of certain Union Territories. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, read with Article 240, provides the constitutional and statutory basis for such regulations in relation to Ladakh. Unlike a presidential ordinance under Article 123, the power under Article 240 is not conditioned on Parliament being in recess. Legal sources point out that there is, therefore, no requirement that Parliament must first be prorogued before the President can promulgate a regulation under Article 240. The notification, however, provides that the regulation will come into force on a date to be specified by the Administrator of the Union Territory of Ladakh through a notification in the Official Gazette.
Indian Woman Nikitha Godishala Was Found Dead In US. 8 Months Later, Killer 'Ex' Found In Agra
Police described Sharma as Godishala's ex-boyfriend, but her father told the media that the two were roommates and that he believed her killing was financially motivated.
President promulgates regulation for setting up High Court bench in Ladakh
Srinagar: Days after the Union Cabinet approved the establishment of a Bench of the in Ladakh, the President of India has promulgated the Union Territory of Ladakh (Sitting of Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh in Ladakh) Regulation, 2026 to implement the decision. According to the Regulation, the Judges and []
Thane Woman Learns Account Was Used In Cyber Frauds Across India, Ends Life
Overwhelmed by anxiety after learning her bank account was allegedly used in multiple cyber fraud cases across India, a 38-year-old woman committed suicide at her residence in Thane district, police said on Thursday.
Thane woman learns her bank account used in cyber fraud cases; ends life
According to police, Pandaram became increasingly anxious after authorities informed her that her Bank of Maharashtra account had allegedly been used in connection with online fraud cases reported in different parts of the country
Nepal flood death toll rises to 469; 1545 people rescued
Kathmandu , August 28 : The death toll due to the devastating flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district rose to 469 on Friday, while 1,545 people were injured and rescued, Nepal Police said. According to Nepal Police, the Chitwan district recorded the highest death toll with 178 bodies recovered, followed by 110 in NP East, 44 in Gorkha, 37 in Nuwakot, 33 in Dhading, 28 in Tanahun, 27 in NP West and 12 in Rasuwa. Authorities have rescued 644 people from Rasuwa, 898 from Nuwakot and three from Dhading. Twenty-eight police personnel also remain missing amid the floods. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), 977 people were missing as of Thursday. Nepal Police has deployed 4,348 personnel for rescue operations. The catastrophic flash flood that struck the Tibet-Nepal border on August 26. The Government of Nepal has dispatched NPR 25 million in cash for relief, including NPR 10 million each for Rasuwa and Nuwakot and NPR 5 million for Dhading. The United States and the World Health Organization (WHO) have extended support and expressed solidarity with Nepal following devastating flash floods and mudslides, with Washington announcing USD 5,00,000 in assistance and the WHO dispatching emergency medical supplies. Meanwhile, Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Thursday established an Emergency Control Room (ECR) to coordinate assistance for foreign nationals affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi flash floods in Rasuwa district, which have caused massive loss of life, extensive infrastructure damage and reports of missing persons. In a notice, the ministry said the ECR will serve as the central coordinating body for search and rescue, information verification and consular assistance for foreign nationals affected by, missing in, or otherwise connected to the flood incident. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released the names of 63 Indian nationals working at the Trishuli-I project in Nepal who have been rescued amid the devastating flash floods that have wreaked havoc across the Himalayan nation. The ministry said that 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable. President Droupadi Murmu has expressed solidarity towards Nepal, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepal PM Balendra Shah and said India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance. Nepal grapples with the aftermath of a major flash flood that struck the Rasuwa district on Wednesday morning, sending a powerful surge of water, sediment and boulders through the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems. (ANI)
Here are Indian cricketers' sisters who have made a name for themselves
On Raksha Bandhan, mid-day highlights the siblings of India cricket stars Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Deepak Chahar, who have made a name for themselves through reality TV shows
Seven Years On, Tral Still Awaits Fruit Mandi at Nowdal
SRINAGAR: Fruit growers and residents of Tral in south Kashmirs Pulwama district have once again raised their demand for a permanent and fully equipped fruit mandi at Nowdal, alleging that the project has remained pending for nearly seven years despite land being identified for the facility. Residents said, Tral comprises of nearly 100 villages. It []
China issues alert after devastating flash floods at Tibet-Nepal border
BEIJING:China has sounded a Level-IV alert following the devastating flash floods at the Tibet-Nepal border, warning that a newly formed barrier lake at the confluence of two rivers faces a high risk of breaching and flooding downstream areas. Chinas Ministry of Water Resources on Thursday night sounded an emergency in the Tibet Autonomous Region, cautioning []
Karolina Muchova-Jakub Mensik win mixed doubles in US Open
The competition is scheduled before the main US Open to attract singles stars who usually avoid Grand Slam doubles events to conserve energy for the concluding matches of the biggest events
FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: High five for Indias women!
This was the Indian women team's best performance since finishing fourth in the inaugural World Cup in 1974 under Ajinder Kaur's leadership. The current Indian team has 11 World Cup debutants, and the fifth place finish makes it more noteworthy
Eastern Railways proposes extension of Jamalpur Howrah Express upto Patna Junction
Eastern Railways has sent a proposal to Railway Board for the extension of 13071/13072 Jamalpur Howrah Express upto Patna Junction. ... Read more
Is E10 petrol coming back in India? BPCL CMD says two options under consideration
Markets open higher; IT stocks lead gains as investors await Warsh's Jackson Hole speech
The Sensex opened at 77,128.05 and rose to 77,181.97, up 248.38 points by 9:25 AM; The Nifty 50 opened at 24,122.60 and increased to 24,143.30, up 52.45 points
Owaisi criticises Allahabad High Court hijab verdict amid pending Supreme Court Sabarimala ruling
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Fed should raise rates to curb inflation, says ex-RBI chief Raghuram Rajan
Markets expect the Fed will raise rates in December as inflation remains elevated, while a sharp rise in bond yields indicates that investors are also pricing in some chance of a September move
Sonal Dinusha speaks about stunning century against Team India
Its all about finding the talent, I think the selectors and coach gave me that opportunity. Thats a good headache, said De Silva
Dinusha's unbeaten 133-run knock helps Sri Lanka secure draw against Team India
Sri Lankas lower-order batter Sonal leads defiance with patient, unbeaten 133 off 264 balls to frustrate Shubman & Co on the final day as hosts dig deep to avoid defeat after follow-on; India win two-match series 1-0, but WTC final hopes take a massive hit
Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Grand Chess Tour title
The Indian eventually prevailed over U.S.s Caruana 15-13 to win his maiden GCT title
Thane Woman Commits Suicide After Learning Bank Account Was Used in Cyber Fraud Cases
A 38-year-old Thane woman died by suicide after police allegedly informed her that her bank account was linked to multiple cyber fraud cases across several states.
Telangana DGP CV Anand Lauds Dr. Rajeshwari Sainath's Contribution to Bharatanatyam
Born and based in Hyderabad, 65-year-old Dr Rajeswari is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer and teacher.
Nvidias Jensen Huang counters Bill Gates: AI will change jobs, but also create new ones
AI to be net job creator going forward, says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
South Korea, US and Japan to hold Freedom Edge drill near Jeju next month
South Korea US and Japan to hold Freedom Edge drill near Jeju next month
One killed and around 30 injured as bus hits truck on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Dausa
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Nepal floods: 290 Indians out of contact, 63 workers affected
The Ministry also said that 63 Indian workers at the Trishuli-I project in Rasuwa district are among those affected, including 21 from Tamil Nadu who had travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
GAIL (India) Ltd has lost 1.94% over last one month compared to 0.37% fall in BSE Oil & Gas index and 0.68% drop in the SENSEX
FMGE 2026: NBEMS Announces Major Exam Changes, Additional Exam by October
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced several changes to the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), including an additional examination expected to be conducted by the end of October 2026. The move is aimed at providing
Nepal police arrested two men after a video showed them stealing gold earrings. The incident occurred after devastating flash floods swept a woman away in the Narayani River. Authorities identified the suspects as Madan Gurung and Umesh Chaudhary. These arrests come as Nepal grapples with severe flood and landslide disasters. Rescue operations continue for over fourteen hundred people reported missing.
South Kashmir: SPO Job, Pahalgam Tent Permission: Leader Booked Over Rs 8.25 Lakh
SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district have registered a case against a political leader for allegedly taking Rs 8.25 lakh from a person on the promise of securing a Special Police Officer (SPO) job and permission to set up tents at Pahalgam during the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. According to a police handout, the []
Global Market: South Korean shares fall as AI trade loses steam, investors eye Jackson Hole
South Korean shares fell 1.07% on Friday, putting the Kospi on track for a second weekly decline as AI-trade enthusiasm weakened. Chip stocks led losses, while foreign investors remained sellers. Markets also turned cautious ahead of the Federal Reserves Jackson Hole symposium, amid concerns over US inflation and interest-rate policy.
Tejas Networks' Share Price Jumps Over 8% After LoI From TCS For Rs 1,537 Crore BSNL 4G Order
According to the company's exchange filing, the LoI covers the supply of RAN equipment, accessories and installation materials for BSNL's 4G mobile network across 18,685 sites.
Union Bank of India SO Exam Date 2026 - Check Phase 1 Exam Schedule PDF
Union Bank of India SO Exam Date 2026 has been released for Phase 1 posts the online examination is tentatively scheduled for 6 September 2026. Check the official notice PDF, eligible post codes, application fee, vacancy break-up, selection process, and FAQs for Union Bank Recruitment Project 2026-27 covering 395 Specialist Officer and General Banking Officer posts.
Gayatri Jayanti 2026: Why Devotees Chant The Gayatri Mantra And Seek Divine Wisdom On This Day
Gayatri Jayanti is a spiritually significant Hindu observance dedicated to Goddess Gayatri, revered as Ved Mata, or the Mother of the Vedas. The day is closely associated with the sacred Gayatri Mantra, which is traditionally recited as a prayer for wisdom,
