Growth of J&K is directly linked with growth of youth. They have a mission of transforming J&K and nation. With resolve and dedication, they can complete this mission: LG The young generation should chart their own path and make conscious choices to achieve new goals: In an unpredictable world, innovation can’t be achieved by following the beaten track: LG Sinha...
October 21, 2025
Seven Killed In Landslide In Darjeeling; Rescue Operations Underway
Darjeeling, Oct 5: At least seven people were killed in a major landslide triggered by incessant rainfall in the Darjeeling subdivision of West Bengal on Saturday, officials said. The landslide, which occurred near one of the hill slopes on the Mirik-Sukhiapokhri road, disrupted vehicular movement and snapped communication links to several nearby areas, they said. “At least seven deaths have...
Two Drug Peddlers Arrested in Khanyar, Heroin-Like Substance Seized
Srinagar, Oct 5 : Police in Srinagar arrested two alleged drug peddlers during a midnight naka checking operation at Munawarabad and recovered heroin-like substance from their possession. According to police, the operation was carried out after receiving credible information about possible drug movement in the area. A police team from Police Station Khanyar set up a checkpoint and intercepted...
J&K’s development directly linked with its youth: LG Sinha
Human mind greatest miracle of life’; Knowledge of 13 crore unique books can fit in human being’s mind Basic skills sharpen young minds, help them think analytically, make quick decisions Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Oct 05 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday described the human mind as the “greatest miracle of life,” emphasizing that the future of Jammu and...
IND W vs PAK W: Rain Threatens India-Pakistan Showdown, Teams Set To Clash For Fourth Straight Sunday
India are set to meet Pakistan in the Women’s World Cup at R Premdasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Hyderabad: India and Pakistan are all set to face each other for the fourth time in recent times. They have already met thrice in the men’s Asia Cup 2025, but this time the fixture will take place in the women’s World Cup....
Sonam Wangchuk From Jail: Urges Peace, Assures He Is ‘Physically And Mentally Well’
SRINAGAR, Oct 5: Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, currently lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail, has sent a message to the people conveying that he is ‘’doing well both physically and mentally” and reaffirming his resolve to continue the struggle for Ladakh’s constitutional rights through peaceful means. He called for an independent judicial inquiry into the deaths in the recent violent protests in...
Machail Mata Yatra Halted For Three Days In J&K’s Kishtwar Amid Bad Weather
Jammu, Oct 4: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district suspended Machail Mata pilgrimage for three days from October 5 following an inclement weather advisory issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), an official said on Saturday. Earlier, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board had also announced suspension of the pilgrimage during the same period as a precautionary measure....
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Reviews Measures to Decongest city Roads
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 4: In a bid to streamline traffic mobility in city, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a high-level meeting with stakeholder departments to review ongoing and proposed measures aimed at decongesting major & interior roads in Srinagar city. The meeting was attended by Vice Chairpersons of LCMA, SDA, SSP Traffic Srinagar, ADC Srinagar, Chief Engineer R&B, Joint...
Israel Army Begins Preparations For First Phase Of Trump’s Gaza Plan
Tel Aviv: Israel’s army said Saturday that it would advance preparations for the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza and return all the remaining hostages, after Hamas said it accepted parts of the deal while others still needed to be negotiated. The army said it was instructed by Israel’s leaders to “advance readiness”...
Political Alliances In Spotlight In Jammu Kashmir Ahead Of Rajya Sabha Polls
Srinagar: With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) deciding to field candidates for all the four Jammu and Kashmir Rajya Sabha seats, the focus has shifted on the National Conference and Congress alliance which is yet to decide on the distribution of seats. The long overdue biennial elections are slated for October 24 to fill the vacancies that have been open since...
In South Kashmir’s Kulgam 260 FIRs Registered Last Year in Anti-Drug Campaign
Tariq Yousuf Kulgam, Oct 4 : Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, on Saturday said that the district administration has intensified its crackdown on narcotics, registering 260 FIRs last year and arresting a large number of individuals involved in drug-related activities. The Deputy Commissioner was speaking at an awareness programme organised jointly by the office of the Chief Medical Officer...
Gill Named India’s ODI Captain; Rohit, Kohli Selected For Australia Tour
Ahmedabad, Oct 4: In a significant transition move, opener Shubman Gill was on Saturday named captain of the Indian ODI team for the upcoming tour of Australia, replacing senior batter Rohit Sharma at the helm. Rohit, along with Virat Kohli, has been named in the 15-member squad announced by the BCCI, signalling a gradual shift in leadership without fully sacrificing...
JKBOSE notifies date-sheet for Class 10th, exams to commence from Nov 3
15% relaxation in syllabus granted Nearly 95,000 students to take up exam in Oct- Nov session SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 04: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JK BOSE) has notified the date-sheet for Class 10th Annual/ Regular, 2025 (Oct-Nov session), scheduling the examination from November 3 from 11 am to 2 pm. In all, nearly 95,000 students from Kashmir...
Focus on issues of J&K: Tarun Chugh slams CM Omar on Ladakh remarks
Yogesh Jammu, Oct 04 : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Tarun Chug Saturday slammed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his statements on Ladakh, stating that he failed to fulfill any promise made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir before the elections. Speaking with reporters, Chugh, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) asked CM Omar to focus on...
Sgr police attach property worth Rs 2 Cr under UAPA
Srinagar, Oct 04 : In a significant step towards dismantling Terror networks and their support structures, Srinagar Police on Saturday attached a three-storey residential house in HMT area of Srinagar. Police spokesman in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the residential house is constructed over 15 marlas of land (Survey No. 43 min, Estate...
Pakistani Drone Sighted Along IB In J&K’s Samba; Security Forces Launch Search
SAMBA/JAMMU, Oct 4: Security forces have launched a search operation after a Pakistani drone was sighted hovering over a forward village along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district, officials said on Saturday. The drone-like object was seen coming from the Pakistani side and hovered over Nanga village in the Ramgarh sector late Friday, triggering alarm in the...
Government of Jammu & Kashmir Rolls Out GST 2.0 Reforms, Launches Suvidha Kendras, and Adopts Seven-Step Consumer Benefit Protocol
JAMMU, OCTOBER 3: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has commenced the implementation of Next Generation GST Reforms 2.0, effective from September 22, 2025, aligning with the national tax rationalization drive and reinforcing its commitment to consumer welfare. The overhaul simplifies the GST framework by reducing multiple tax slabs to just two primary rates—5% for essentials and 18% for most...
Army Chief Warns Pakistan: End Terrorism Or Face Harsh Consequences
Anupgarh: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, on Friday said that India would take harsher action against Pakistan if it continues to provide safe havens to terrorists. Speaking at a function in the Indian Army cantonment in Ghadshana village, 22 MD, General Dwivedi said that India would not exercise restraint like in Operation Sindoor 1.0. “Pakistan will have...
Chief Secretary reviews CAP for Skill Development across J&K
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 03: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting to review Comprehensive Action Plan (CAP) for skill development across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on framing a comprehensive strategy aimed at building future ready workforce, skill professionals, enhancing employability, and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary,...
J&K Bank contributes ₹4.10 crore to CM’s Relief Fund for flood-affected families
CEO, Amitava Chatterjee hands over cheque to CM Omar Abdullah SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 03: Jammu and Kashmir Bank today contributed an amount of ₹4 crore and 10 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures for the people affected by the recent floods in the Jammu and Kashmir. The Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of...
After 9-Day Break, Schools Up To Class 8 Reopen In Ladakh Amid LG’s Security Review
Leh, Oct 3: Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday reviewed the security situation in the Union territory as all schools up to class 8 reopened in violence-hit Leh after nine-days closure, officials said. Barring prohibitory orders banning assembly of five or more persons and suspension of mobile internet services, most of the restrictions have gradually been lifted in the...