Cabinet approves CSC report on reservation, to be sent to LG for approval soon; Centre must keep its promise on Statehood; Alliance with Congress intact; Expecting Centre’s package for flood-affected soon Owais Gul Srinagar, Oct 16 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the government couldn’t have done better than this under the prevalent situation in Jammu and...

Speaker has authority to decide on introduction of bills Owais Gul Srinagar, Oct 16  Hours after Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti linked her party’s support in the Rajya Sabha polls to the backing of private member bills in the Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that the Speaker of Jammu & Kashmir has the authority to...

Yogesh Jammu, Oct 16 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced the resumption of traditional bi-annual Darbar Move practice after the gap of more than four years. The bi-annual Darbar Move practice was halted by the Lieutenant Governor. Addressing a press conference, the Chief Minister, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the cabinet has given nod for...

Srinagar, Oct 16: “Youth of Jammu Kashmir are now deeply engaging with the country’s history, values and aspirations,” the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Thursday. He said youth are forging bond with diversity, heritage and fostering a shared cultural identity for nation-building. The Lieutenant Governor was addressing the inaugural function of Veshaw Literary Festival at Kulgam, through video conferencing....

Srinagar October 16 : The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), J&K Regional Branch, in collaboration with the University of Kashmir, today organised a debate competition on the theme “The House Believes that Urban Living Offers Better Prospects for Quality Life and Livelihoods.” The event witnessed vibrant participation from students representing various universities and colleges across the Kashmir Division. A...

Programme aims empowering young minds through education, sports, culture, and entrepreneurship SRINAGAR, 15 October, 2025: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed a detailed presentation by the Planning, Development & Monitoring Department on “Youth Engagement: Building Tomorrow’s Leaders”, which outlines an integrated framework aimed at empowering the youth of Jammu and Kashmir through sports, culture, education, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation. The...

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 15: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather today convened a high-level meeting at Assembly Secretariat here, to review arrangements for the upcoming Assembly session, scheduled to begin on October 23rd, 2025. During the meeting, the Speaker impressed upon the officers from various departments to put in place all required facilities and ensure that all necessary...

Calls for implementation of a robust system in mining operations, underlines need for time bound mineral exploration SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Mining Department at the Civil Secretariat here to assess the department’s modernization initiatives, regulatory framework, and ongoing reforms in mineral management and surveillance. The meeting was attended by...

KUPWARA, OCTOBER 15: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Shri Anshul Garg today chaired a high-level meeting of officers at D.C Office Kupwara to review the district’s preparedness for the upcoming winter season. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, SSP Kupwara, Syed Al-Tahir Gilani, ADDC, ADC Kupwara, ADC Handwara, besides, all district and sectoral officers. During the meeting,...

‘Party optimistic of winning all Rajya Sabha seats’ Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Oct 15 : Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar on Wednesday said the Government of India’s special package for farmers affected is expected to be announced soon. Speaking to reporters at SKUAST Wadura, the Minister, as per the news...

Srinagar, Oct 15 : Apni Party on Wednesday expelled Muntazir Mohiuddin from the basic membership of the party with immediate effect. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a meeting of Parliamentary Affairs Committee (PAC) of Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party was held today at the party headquarters, Church Lane, Srinagar, under the chairmanship of Mohammad Dilawar Mir. During...

Srinagar, Oct 15 : Srinagar Police on Wednesday said to have arrested three individuals involved in an axe attack on 18-year-old boy near Haroon Bakery, Qamarwari, on October 14 (Tuesday). The police said the arrests were made during overnight raids across the city, and the weapon used in the assault has been recovered. A police spokesperson in a statement issued...

Srinagar, Oct 15 : In its sustained efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and curb unlawful activities, Srinagar Police on Wednesday conducted extensive raids at multiple locations across the city. The searches were carried out at the residences of terrorist associates and overground workers (OGWs) affiliated with proscribed terrorist organizations, in connection with ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention)...

Kupwara, Oct 15 : Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Wednesday visited Dardpora in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, where he met local residents and families affected by terrorism. During the visit, as per news gathering agency Kashmir Indepth News Service (KINS) the LG directed Deputy Commissioner Kupwara and SSP to expedite pending cases related to terror victim families...