United Nations, Sept. 27: The United Nations Security Council on Friday failed to adopt a resolution that would have extended the 2015 Iran nuclear deal for six months to allow time for diplomacy. The draft resolution, tabled by China and Russia, received four votes in favor, nine votes against and two abstentions, falling short of the nine positive votes required...

TRF narrative being pushed on social media a serious threat: LG Sinha
Says people need to stand united to counter extremist propaganda; “Stone pelting in J&K history now, Despite decades of suffering, J&K witnessing significant transformation” Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sep 27 : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that narratives pushed by groups like Terrorist Resistance Front (TRF) on social media pose a “serious threat” if ignored....

CBK’s special crime wing carries out searches at 5 locations in Sgr, Budgam
Srinagar, Sep 27 : The Special Crime Wing, Srinagar of Crime Branch Kashmir is carrying out house searches at five different locations in Srinagar and Budgam. The searches are underway in connection with the investigation of a case registered at Police Station Special Crime Wing, Srinagar (Crime Branch Kashmir) pertaining to commission of cheating, a spokesman said in a statement...

Terrorists Waiting At LoC Launch Pads, Security On High Alert, Says BSF IG
Srinagar, Sep 27: A senior BSF officer here on Saturday said that terrorists were waiting at the launch pads across the Line of Control to infiltrate into the Kashmir valley, but the security forces were alert and prepared to foil any such attempts. Speaking to reporters here, Inspector General (IG), BSF Kashmir Frontier, Ashok Yadav said increased attempts to infiltrate...

India Dismisses Sharif’s UN Statement As ‘Absurd Theatrics’, Reminds Of Pak Military’s Appeal To Stop Fighting In Op Sindoor
New Delhi: In a strong rebuttal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s statement, India on Friday said that the neighbouring country’s military “pleaded” with it for a cessation of fighting during Operation Sindoor. The remarks were made by First Secretary in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, Petal Gahlot, after Pakistan PM, in his address to the General Debate of the...

LG Manoj Sinha Launches Lieutenant Governor’s Sainik Sahayta Kendra Portal
Srinagar, Sept 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today launched a web portal of Lieutenant Governor’s Sainik Sahayta Kendra, at Raj Bhawan. Lieutenant Governor’s Sainik Sahayta Kendra (LGSSK) is a landmark initiative dedicated to the welfare of serving personnel of the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). To further strengthen its functioning, the administration has introduced the portal –...

LG Manoj Sinha Orders Reopening of Tourist Spots in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, Sept 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday announced the reopening of several tourist spots in Kashmir and Jammu divisions, which had been temporarily closed as a precautionary measure in recent weeks. The decision, he said, was taken following a detailed security review during the Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting held earlier in the day at Raj Bhavan. “After a...

CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates 3rd Junior Asian Pencak Silat Championship in Srinagar
CM hails hosting of this championship in Srinagar and interest of youth in this sport SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today officially declared open the 3rd Junior Asian Pencak Silat Championship 2025 at the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex, Srinagar. The championship, which runs from September 25 to 30, 2025, has drawn participation from young athletes representing 11 countries,...

“Unfortunate”: CM Omar on Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest 2 days after Leh violence
Says won’t let BJP come to power even if they delay J&K statehood Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Sep 26 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that the arrest of activist Sonam Wangchuk in Leh is unfortunate. Sonam Wangchuk was arrested today two days after violent protests in the Leh city, in which four people died and several others...

CS reviews PM Vishwakarma Yojana implementation in J&K
Calls for enhanced credit linkage and mass awareness SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 26: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the implementation of PM Vishwakarma Yojana in Jammu and Kashmir, with special focus on enhancing credit linkage for the registered beneficiaries. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce (I&C), Vikramjit Singh; Secretary, Labour & Employment, Kumar...

LG Manoj Sinha Reviews Security Preparedness At Unified Headquarters Meeting In Raj Bhavan
Srinagar, Sept 26: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Friday chaired a meeting of the Unified Headquarters at Srinagar’s Raj Bhavan to review the security situation in the region. The meeting was attended by the Army’s Northern Commander, Director General of Police (DGP), Chief Secretary and other top officials.

Rajnath Singh: MiG-21 Contributed Glorious Chapters To India’s Military Aviation History
Chandigarh, Sep 26: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said MiG 21 is not only an aircraft or a machine but a testimony to the deep ties between India and Russia. Singh was addressing a gathering on the occasion of the decommissioning ceremony of the Russian-origin MiG-21 at the Chandigarh Air Force Station here. The iconic Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 fighter jets,...

Senior Journalist & Former Statesman Editor M. L. Kotru Passes Away
New Delhi, Sep 26: Veteran journalist M L Kotru, former Resident Editor of The Statesman and a mentor to a generation of journalists, passed away in Gurugram late Thursday night. The nonagenarian Kotru also served as the India correspondent of The Sunday Times, London. He contributed to a number of publications in Jammu and Kashmir, his home state. Kotru was...

Accident At Baghat Chowk: Two Injured After Thar Hits SSB Bus In Srinagar
Srinagar, Sep 26: Two persons were injured in a road accident on Friday morning at Baghat Chowk area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. An official said, One speedy Thar collided with SSB bus resulting in injuries to two persons travelling in the Thar. Both the injured were given immediate medical attention, while police have taken cognizance of the incident. (KNC)

White House Hosts Pak PM Sharif, Field Marshal Munir For Talks With Trump
New York/Islamabad, Sep 26: US President Donald Trump has met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House to discuss bilateral ties. Trump said a “great leader” was coming while talking to reporters at the White House after signing several executive orders on Thursday. “In fact, we have a great leader coming, the...

LG Sinha to chair UHQ meeting at Raj Bhavan today
Army’s Northern Commander, DGP, Chief Secretary, other top officials will attend crucial security meet Srinagar, Sep 26 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will chair a Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting at Raj Bhavan here on Friday. According to the details available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the meeting would commence at 11 am. The Unified HQ is the high...

CM Omar Abdullah visits Mahore, reassures flood-hit families of his Government’s unwavering support
MAHORE (REASI), SEPTEMBER 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today undertook an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of district Reasi before reaching Mahore to meet the people reeling under the devastation. Accompanied by MLA Gulabgarh, Er. Khurshied Ahmed, and other senior officials, the Chief Minister expressed deep solidarity with the affected families and reaffirmed his Government’s commitment to prioritizing their...

Javed Rana calls on Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil
Seeks Union Govt’s assistance in Post-flood restoration, continuous support for Jal Jeevan Mission implementation in J&K NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 25: Jal Shakti Minister, Javed Ahmed Rana, today called on Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Chandrakant Raghunath Patil, in New Delhi to apprise him of critical issues currently confronting Jammu and Kashmir. Javed Rana informed the Union Minister about the extensive...

Sakeena Itoo reviews performance, functioning of JKBOSE
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 25: Minister for Education, Social Welfare Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the performance and functioning of Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE). The meeting was attended by Chairman JKBOSE and Additional Chief Secretary Higher Education, Shantamanu; Secretary School Education, Ram Niwas Sharma; Director School Education...

Lieutenant Governor attends launch ceremony of ATL Sarthi at University of Kashmir
Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi is transforming India into a society driven by innovation. Today we are a global leader in Artificial Intelligence, AI-driven solutions for various sectors and expanding our reach to design and development: LG ATL Sarthi is laudable initiative that will connect every Atal Tinkering Lab to larger ecosystem of guidance and mentorship: LG Sinha J&K’s innovation...

Govt to provide 5-marla land to flood-hit homeless, landless families: CM Omar
Conducts aerial survey of Kathua, chairs meeting, directs DC to submit detailed ground reports Billawar (Kathua), Sep 25 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday announced that the government has decided to provide five marlas of land each to all flood-affected families who have been rendered homeless and have suffered both on account of their houses destroyed and left without land...