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...

Highlight developmental priorities and public issues SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 14: Various public delegations today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his public outreach Raabita Office here in Srinagar and apprised him of a wide range of public issues and developmental concerns. The delegations comprising representatives from different areas of Kashmir projected demands relating to infrastructure, civic amenities, power, water supply...

Unwavering devotion to ex-servicemen is the fundamental foundation of my policies. Personally, for me the land of veterans is no less than a pilgrimage site: LG Sinha No one can dare raise their eyes towards our country: LG Sinha JAMMU, OCTOBER 14: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, today paid tribute to martyrs and felicitated ex-servicemen to mark commemoration of...

Inaugurates projects worth ₹ 525 lakh BARAMULLA, October 14: Continuing with his district review meetings to personally evaluate development initiatives in various districts, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Baramulla today and chaired a high-level meeting to assess the district’s progress in execution of works and implementation of various government schemes The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Ministers...

LG urges the people to buy Swadeshi and products made by Self-help Groups and local artisans Let us boost our local economy, empower local entrepreneurs, increase employment and strengthen UT’s overall economic position: LG This Diwali ‘Vocal for Local’ should be our mission to boost self-reliance and national pride: LG Sinha LG appeals to all the families to buy handicrafts,...

“Will never vote for NC” Peerzada Ummer Srinagar, Oct 14 : Peoples Conference (PC) Chairman Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday announced that he will not vote for National Conference (NC) candidates in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Lone accused the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir of aligning with the BJP and betraying Congress. As per the news agency—Kashmir News...

Yogesh Katra, Oct 14 : At least three persons were killed and tow other injured after a head-on collision between an auto-rickshaw and a bus in Serli village near Katra on Tuesday morning. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the accident took place on a road connecting the helipad to Katra, a key route for pilgrims...

Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Oct 14 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that he has no knowledge about senior party leader and MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi’s decision to stay away from the National Conference’s campaign for bypolls in Budgam. CM Omar, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), made the remarks on the sidelines of the FICCI National Executive...