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Srinagar: A fire incident was reported in Badamwari area of Rainawari in Srinagar on Tuesday morning after a J&K Bank ATM kiosk went up in flames. Reports said that upon noticing the flames, locals immediately alerted the Fire and Emergency Services, following which firefighters reached the spot. In the rescue operation assisted by locals, the []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir on Tuesday said that it has filed a charge sheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against four accused individuals Abdul Wahid Khan S/o Abdul Qayoom Khan R/o Khan Mohalla, Baghat-e-Barzulla Srinagar; Mohammad Yousuf Malik S/o Late Mohammad Ramzan Malik R/o Nai Sarak []

SRINAGAR: Employees and trade union leaders from across Jammu and Kashmir gathered on Monday at Tagore Hall in Srinagar to renew their demand for the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Organized by the National Old Pension Restoration United Front (NOPRUF), the one-day convention saw widespread participation from government employees, union representatives, and community []

Celebrating heritage, entrepreneurial spirit NEW DELHI: The Jammu & Kashmir Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 was abuzz with excitement as it celebrated Jammu & Kashmir Day in style. The event was graced by esteemed guests and featured captivating cultural performances that showcased the regions rich heritage. The festivities at the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President & Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday paid rich tributes to veteran journalist and father figure of Kashmiri journalism, Khwaja Sanaullah Bhat, on his 16th death anniversary. Paying homage to the late Sanaullah Bhat, Dr. Farooq Abdullah said, Khwaja Sahib was a []

JAMMU: Shiv Kumar Gupta on Monday joined as Controller, Legal Metrology Department Jammu & Kashmir. The officers and officials of the department welcomed the new Controller, expressing confidence in his leadership. They assured their full cooperation and support in executing the departments mandates effectively. Upon taking charge, Shiv Kumar Gupta emphasized the departments crucial responsibility []

PULWAMA: J&K Police organised an awareness programme on Disaster Preparedness and Effective Response at District Police Lines (DPL) Pulwama. The initiative aimed to strengthen preparedness, enhance response capabilities, and equip participants with essential knowledge to handle emergency situations effectively. During the programme, DySP DAR Pulwama, accompanied by other senior police officers, briefed the participants about []

JAMMU: A meeting of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) held on Monday under the Chairmanship of MLA, Sham Lal Sharma, to examine the CAGs Audit Paras pertaining to the Revenue and Disaster Management, Relief Rehabilitation & Reconstruction Department. Members, Mubarak Gul, Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurezi), Balwant Singh Mankotia, Qaysar Jamshaid Lone, Sajad Shaheen and Muzaffar Iqbal []

SRINAGAR: The Department of Commerce, University of Kashmir (KU), on Monday began a three-day national workshop on Mastering Data Analysis Using Microsoft Excel at the Main Campus. Designed to strengthen analytical competencies, the workshop focuses on mastering core data analysis skills, using Excel for informed decision-making, hands-on practice, and collaborative learning. Speaking at the inaugural []

SRINAGAR: A one-week workshop on Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (IoT) commenced on Monday at Government Degree College Anantnag. The programme is being jointly organised by the Department of Computer Applications, GDC Anantnag, in collaboration with NIELIT Srinagar. Embedded systems and IoT: A brief context Embedded systems and the Internet of Things represent the []

Educating child not just teaching, its building future: Prof. Mohammad Syed Bhat SRINAGAR: Al-Afnan Educational Institute, Khawaja Bagh Maloora, Shalteng Srinagar, proudly celebrated its Annual Day Programme 2025, marking a remarkable journey of 11 years of excellence in education (20152025). The celebration stood as a testament to the institutions continued commitment to nurturing young minds []

AWANTIPORA: A high-level delegation from the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) visited the Innovation Campus of IUST today for an interactive programme with participants of STEM (Skill to Enterprise Model) and EDP (Executive Development Programme in Transformational Leadership for micro and small enterprises) initiatives under the CIEDIUST Foundation. The delegation was led by []

MUMBAI: Dharmendra, the star who wrote himself into showbiz legend in a 65-year career spanning 300 films ranging from Satyakam to Sholay, died here on Monday, police said here. He was 89. There was no confirmation from the family. The actor, who would have turned 90 on December 8, was not keeping well for a []

Jammu:: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the Commando Training Centre (CTC) of Jammu Kashmir Police in Sunjwan area of Jammu to review training programmes on various specialised modules and other activities. According to a statement, the LG was briefed on the operational preparedness, specialised counter-terror and tactical training to the trainees. The statement []

GANDERBAL: As part of the ongoing Heritage Week celebrations, a vibrant and colourful cultural function was on Sunday organized at Manasbal Park by the District Administration Ganderbal in collaboration with the Wullar Manasbal Development Authority (WMDA) and the Education department. Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Ganderbal, Manzoor Ahmad; Chief Executive Officer WMDA, Ahsan-Ul-Haq Chishti; Assistant []

JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Saurabh Bhagat, on Sunday conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Legal Metrology Departments laboratories and infrastructure at Transport Nagar, Narwal, Jammu. He reviewed functioning of the laboratories and assessed ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening consumer protection mechanisms in the Union Territory. During the inspection, the []

NEW DELHI: Outgoing Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Sunday rejected the popular notion that a judge will not be seen as independent unless he/she rules against the government, and called it an incorrect approach. CJI Gavai, who was speaking to journalists at his official residence here on his last day in office, []

NEW DELHI: The air quality in the national capital remained in the very poor category on Sunday with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 391, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. According to the CPCBs Sameer app, 19 monitoring stations in Delhi reported severe air quality and the remaining 19 stations recorded []

SHIMLA: Sobbing inconsolably, the IAF officer wife of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, killed in the Tejas crash at the Dubai Air show, managed a farewell salute with their six-year-old daughter clinging to her as his mortal remains were consigned to flames in Himachal Pradeshs Kangra district on Sunday. The wing commanders cousin lit the pyre []

NEW DELHI: Gold prices are expected to stay range-bound in the near term as investors await a series of key US economic data releases, including GDP and inflation, and signals from the Federal Reserves December policy meeting for clarity on interest rate trajectory, analysts said. The focus will be on economic numbers such as weekly []

NEW DELHI: Share of Indias merchandise exports to other countries increased as shipments to the US declined since July 2025, indicating diversification of export basket across product categories, according to an SBI research report. Indias total merchandise exports during April-September 2025 inched up by 2.9 per cent to USD 220 billion compared to USD 214 []

THIRIVANANTAHPURAM: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold loot case has decided to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the foreign trips of former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A. Padmakumar, who was arrested on Thursday. The probe team aims to determine the purpose of Padmakumars foreign travels and examine financial transactions between him []

JOHANNESBURG: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met several world leaders, including his counterparts from Jamaica and the Netherlands, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit here and discussed a range of bilateral issues. The Prime Minister shared details of his engagements in a series of posts on social media. After his interaction with Jamaican []

HARET HREIK: Israel on Sunday struck Lebanons capital for the first time since June, saying it killed Hezbollahs chief of staff Haytham Tabtabai and warning the Iran-backed militant group not to rearm and rebuild a year after their latest war. The strike in Beiruts southern suburbs killed five people and wounded 25 others, Lebanons Health []

Chairs high-level meeting to review security situation in Jammu Division Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Jammu Division. The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, DGP; S.J.M. Gillani, Special Director General (Coordination), PHQ J&K; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home; Nitish []

Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for a global compact to prevent misuse of artificial intelligence and made a strong pitch for critical technologies to be human-centric, instead of finance-centric. Addressing the third session of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, PM Modi also said technology applications should be global rather than national, and []

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that although Sindh is not currently part of India, the region continues to hold a profound connection to Indias civilisational heritage. During an event, Singh expressed the belief that Sindh, which was once part of undivided India prior to 1947 and subsequently became part of Pakistan, []

New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has congratulated the joint team of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Delhi Police for busting Mega Trans-National Methamphetamine Cartel under Operation Crystal Fortress. In a post on X platform, Amit Shah said, Our govt is shattering drug cartels at unprecedented pace. Fiercely pursuing the []

CS reviews implementation of VVP-II Jammu: As part of the nationwide initiative to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting to assess the progress and implementation of the Vibrant Villages Programme Phase II (VVP-II) acros Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting, attended by the ACS Planning, []

Jammu: The first-ever auction of limestone mineral blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir will be formally launched in Jammu on November 24, 2025. The event will be led by G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, and will be graced by the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu []

Directs full utilisation of ITMS & ITLS for efficient, tech-driven traffic management Jammu: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation and status of electronic enforcement systems for road safety across J&K, with an aim to enhance traffic management and ensure greater ease for the public. The meeting was []

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuks wife which termed the climate activists detention under the stringent National Security Act as illegal and an arbitrary exercise violating his fundamental rights. The top court had on October 29 sought response of the Centre and the Ladakh []

Srinagar: In a major action against the drug menace, police in Budgam attached immovable property worth 35 lakhs (approximately) and a Maruti A-Star vehicle bearing Registration No. JK05B-4705 belonging to a notorious drug peddler in the Magam area. The attached property, a double-storey residential house at Mazhama, Magam belongs to Hilal Ahmad Mir @Hilal Galwan, []

Srinagar: Police, during a special drive against traffic violations, detained nine (09) teenagers found performing dangerous and life-threatening stunts on the National Highway (NHW) in Ganderbal. During the action, police also seized five modified motorcycles with concealed rear registration number plates, in violation of the Motor Vehicles Act, a police spokesperson said in a statement []

We live in secular country where merit is valued, not religious identity SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Sunday expressed deep concern over LoP Sunil Sharma and other BJP leaders opposing the admission of non-Hindu students at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME). He stated, India is a []

Merit-based institutions must not be turned into arenas of religious division: Tanvir Sadiq SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of communalising public institutions, warning that such actions threaten the foundational values of harmony and equality in society. He stated that when hospitals, []

Stresses acceleration of services through KKGs to ensure efficient implementation of HADP SRINAGAR: To review the progress in functioning of KissanKhidmatGhars of District Srinagar established under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme(HADP), a comprehensive meeting of line departments was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo at Meeting Hall of the DC []

Urges authorities to enforce legal protections, restore fragile high-altitude ecosystem SRINAGAR: The Environmental Policy Group has expressed deep concern over the ongoing illegal construction and unauthorized earthwork being carried out in Aru, Pahalgam, taking place under the very nose of officials who are meant to safeguard this protected landscape. Convenor EPG, Faiz Bakshi, in a []

Over 2,000 screened, 400 surgeries performed in collaborative military effort SRINAGAR: A first-of-its-kind advanced surgical eye camp Op Drishti was organised by Command Hospital, Northern Command, Udhampur from November 18-22, 2025, in collaboration with the surgical team from Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi. The camp exceeded expectations as more than 2,000 people were []

JAMMU: In a unique initiative amid the world heritage week celebration, the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museum, J&K, under the supervision of its Director, Kuldeep Krishan Sidha, facilitated an extensive visit of children of Ved Mandir Bal Niketan, Orphanage Ambphalla to Dogra Art Museum and Bahu Fort Jammu to acquaint them with the rich []

SRINAGAR: Under the patronage of Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), and under the guidance of the Chairperson and Members of the Governing Committee of the Academy, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy, Srinagar, in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), organised []

SRINAGAR: Director School Education Kashmir, Naseer Ahmad Wani on Saturday inaugurated a newly established Reception Centre and Mini Auditorium at Government Higher Secondary School Chursoo, Awantipora (Pulwama). Speaking during an Enrollment Drive organized on the occasion, he reaffirmed that ground-level inspection and continuous monitoring of schools are essential components of an effective education system. He []

SRINAGAR: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar in collaboration with School Education Department on Saturday organized an impactful awareness programme at Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School Rajbagh under the chairmanship of Haq Nawaz Zargar, Chairman District Legal Services Authority (Pr. Distt. & Sessions Judge) Srinagar and under the supervision of Tabassum Qadir Parray, Sub-Judge/Secretary, DLSA []

BARAMULLA: Government Womens Degree College Baramulla on Saturday celebrated its Annual Day-cum-Harud Festival 2025 with great enthusiasm and vibrant cultural spirit. Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. DC Baramulla formally inaugurated the Harud Festival 2025, during which a variety of thematic stalls were installed by students, local participants and []

Load testing underway for operationalisation SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Saturday conducted an on-site inspection of the Sanat Nagar Flyover to assess the pace and status of the ongoing work on the Rs 30 crore project aimed to decongesting traffic on the Citys busy bypass corridor. SSP Traffic Police, Aijaz Ahmad; Additional Deputy []

SRINAGAR: In a bid to assess the physical and financial progress of key agricultural initiatives across the Kashmir Division, Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, on Saturday convened a high-level review meeting at the Agriculture Complex Lalmandi, Srinagar. The session focused on the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), []

Srinagar,: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Saturday arrested a resident of Diyarwani, Batamaloo in connection with the Red Fort blast in New Delhi, officials said. They said that the individual, identified as Tufail Niyaz Bhat, was detained by the SIA as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident. According to officials, Tufail []

Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Saturday said that the much-awaited Sanatnagar flyover project has reached its final stage, with one tube successfully completing load testing and the second tube expected to finish by tomorrow. Speaking to reporters at the site, the DC Srinagar l, said the project holds immense importance for the []

Srinagar: An unidentified man was found dead outside Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) Hospital in Srinagar on Saturday morning, officials said. An official said that the deceased, believed to be mentally unsound, is suspected to have died due to the nights severe cold. The body was recovered from outside the hospital premises early this morning, []

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A case has been registered after a fake video of the Chief Election Commissioner related to the local body election in Kerala circulated on social media platforms, officials said on Saturday. According to officials, Thiruvananthapuram City Cyber Police registered a case after the fake video was found during cyber patrolling operations on Friday. Police []