Govt orders annual shift of offices to Jammu for winter; all depts to reopen in winter capital on Nov 3 Yogesh Jammu, Oct 16 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced the resumption of the traditional bi-annual Darbar Move practice after a gap of more than four years. The practice was halted by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in 2021....

Says supreme sacrifices of police martyrs stands testimony to force’s unwavering courage, commitment Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, October 16 : Stating that more than 1,614 Jammu and Kashmir Policemen laid down their lives during the past three decades while fighting Pakistan and its proxies in the Union Territory, Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat, on Thursday reiterated the commitment...

Launches Vidya Samiksha Kendra in Jammu JAMMU, OCTOBER 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today handed over regularisation orders to 863 Contingent Paid Workers (CPWs) of the School Education Department from multiple districts of Jammu province. The occasion also witnessed the formal inauguration of the Vidya Samiksha Kendra under Samagra Shiksha and the launch of a suite of new ICT and...

Srinagar, October 16, 2025 : The 18th UT Water Skiing Championship 2025-26, organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Water Skiing Association, commenced today with great enthusiasm at the Water Ski & Wakeboard Point, near Eco Park, Shalimar Ghat, Fore Shore Road, Srinagar. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Manzoor Ahmad Qadri (JKAS), Vice Chairman of the Jammu & Kashmir Lake...

Inaugurates seven days Gandhi Shilp Bazar-2025 at Kashmir Haat Srinagar SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 16: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today said that the handicrafts and handloom art represent rich and diverse heritage of Jammu and Kashmir, and Government is fully committed to preserve and promote this legacy for future generations. The Deputy Chief Minister made these remarks after inaugurating seven days...

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...