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Jammu, Sept 30: All the traffic signals across Jammu City installed under the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS), lying defunct for more than three months, will be made functional only after the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway is completed. However, the date of completion of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway is not clear. "We have floated tenders, but there are still some technical issues for making the traffic signals functional in the city," SSP Traffic, Farooq Kaiser, informed R ...Read More >
Kargil, Sept 30: The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Tuesday announced it will support the Apex Body's decision to boycott talks with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) until a judicial inquiry is announced into the recent violence in Leh and allegations against activist Sonam Wangchuk are withdrawn. Addressing a press conference at the Press Club of India, senior KDA leader Asgar Ali Karbalai said, "We are in constant touch with our Apex Body. Our delegation had come here for a preparatory ...Read More >
Ganderbal, Sept 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday urged the Central Government to honour its commitment to restore statehood to the Union Territory, reminding New Delhi that the assurance was made not just to the people, but also to the Supreme Court. "Statehood is a promise, not just to the people but also to the Supreme Court. They have repeatedly said: first delimitation, then elections, and after that, statehood. Two steps are done. Now, the third must be fulfilled," Abdullah told ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 29: The Indian Army has stepped up its surveillance along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir by deploying advanced technology to counter infiltration and cross-border terrorism, senior officials said on Monday. A senior Army officer told Rising Kashmir that security forces are now combining human intelligence with sophisticated surveillance systems in sensitive sectors such as Keran, Machil, Karna, Uri, and Tangdhar. "Our troops are equipped with modern tools to detect su ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 29: In a major relief for passengers, Northern Railways has announced the full restoration of 16 train services from Jammu Tawi (JAT), which were suspended following breaches in the JAT section. This marks the fourth phase of the restoration plan and will come into effect starting October 1. According to railway officials, the resumption will begin with Train No. 15653 (Guwahati-Jammu Tawi) running from October 1, followed by Train No. 12470 (JAT-Kanpur) and Train No. 15097 (Bhag ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 29: The Government of India (GoI) has reiterated its openness to dialogue on Ladakh issues with Apex Body Leh (ABL) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) at any time. The GoI said it is committed to ongoing discussions through the High Powered Committee (HPC) on Ladakh or any other platform. The government said the dialogue mechanism with ABL and KDA has already produced positive outcomes, including increased reservations for Ladakh's Scheduled Tribes, women's reservation in LAHD ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, nota ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 28: Two terrorists were killed in Keran sector of Kupwara district on Sunday after security forces foiled a major infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keran sector, officials said. According to security sources, troops deployed in the forward areas observed suspicious movement close to the LoC during the early hours of the day. When challenged, the infiltrators opened fire, leading to a brief but fierce exchange of gunfire. In the ensuing encounter, both t ...Read More >
Udhampur, Sept 28: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday that all communities are widely welcoming the recent GST reforms in the country. He added that he visited a far-flung area of Doda where all Communities live together and no one from any community opposed the GST reforms. Speaking to the media after attending a programme on GST reforms in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur, Union Minister Singh said, "Wherever we went to any section of society, we saw happiness there, and since Doda's ...Read More >
Leh, Sept 28: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta on Sunday issued a strong and clear message to anti-social and disruptive elements, warning them that strict action will be taken against anyone found trying to incite violence or create unrest. The LG chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the prevailing security situation in Leh. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Dr Pawan Kotwal, Director General of Police Dr S.D. Singh Jamwal, Rajesh Kumar, Additional Director Gener ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 26: A speeding Thar vehicle on Friday rammed into a Standard SSB bus at Baghat area of Srinagar, leaving two persons with minor injury According to officials, the Thar Car bearing Reg number JK01AQ 0008 collided with an SSB bus bearing Reg no. AF12E 6758 and also hit a TATA Truck bearing Reg no. JK01AU 5740 which was stationed on the roadside at Baghat. The injured person was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Doctors have stated that their condition is stab ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 25: As a part of nationwide Shramdaan "Ek Din Ek Gantha Ek Saath" with a pledge call to citizens for joining hands for the Nations cleanliness under Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign, Krishi Vigyan Kendra -Srinagar, SKUAST-K organised the mega Swachhata Service drive (National Shramdaan) today on 25 Sept 2025 in collaboration with the higher Secondary education Institutions in vicinity of the Kendra at Aspire World School (AWS), Humhama Srinagar. According to a statement issued her ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 25: Vice Chancellor, Cluster University of Srinagar, Professor Mohammad Mobin has been listed in the top 2% of the most cited scientists across the world for the sixth consecutive time in the prestigious database released by Stanford University and Elsevier. According o a statement issued here, the list, compiled by a leading global academic platform, highlights the most influential researchers worldwide based on their citation impact and research output. He has consistently feat ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 25: People's Conference (PC) president Sajad Lone on Thursday reacted sharply to the violent protests in Ladakh, saying the region is now facing "buyers' remorse" after years of "vilifying and slandering" Kashmiris. In a post on X, Lone said he was "pained at the death of four people in Ladakh" but asserted it was time to "call a spade a spade". "For 70 years, the Kashmiri people were reviled and slandered by the people of Ladakh. I was the happiest when they were separated from ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 25: People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said the ongoing protests in Ladakh were a direct outcome of the central government's "wrong policies" pursued since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. She said Ladakhis, known for their peaceful nature, had been compelled to agitate as New Delhi continued to ignore their genuine concerns. Mufti said Ladakhis had initially welcomed the 2019 move, hoping for empowerment, but the opposite happened. "In 201 ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 25: National Conference (NC) president, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday called upon the central government to engage in meaningful dialogue with the leadership of Ladakh. Speaking during a press interaction at the Nawa-e-Subha headquarters here, Dr Abdullah emphasised the urgency of addressing the legitimate grievances of the people of Ladakh before the situation escalates further. He strongly refuted claims of foreign interference in the region, attributing the mounting frustrati ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 25: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to assess the performance of various departments regarding the utilisation of the annual budget and revenue realisation in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Finance Department, Santosh D. Vaidya; all Administrative Secretaries; Director General, Resources; Director General, Accounts & Treasuries; Director General, Budget; and other senior officials. During the review, the ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 25: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday apprehended a Pakistani intruder along the International Border (IB) in the R S Pura sector of Jammu, marking the second such arrest from the area this month. Officials said the individual was intercepted after alert troops noticed suspicious movement near the border fence and swiftly overpowered him upon entering Indian territory. "No incriminating material was recovered from the intruder. He has been handed over to joint teams of ...Read More >
Leh, Sept 25: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta on Thursday called for heightened vigilance, seamless inter-agency coordination, and proactive measures to safeguard peace, security, and public order across Ladakh. Chairing a high-level security review meeting to assess the emerging situation across the Union Territory, LG Gupta underlined that the safety and well-being of citizens remain the top priority of the administration and directed officials to maintain a robust mechanism for ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 16: Jal Shakti Minister Javed Ahmed Rana today convened a meeting with senior officials of the Jal Shakti Department to address the ongoing water supply challenges in Habbakadal Constituency and its adjoining areas. During the meeting, Rana emphasized the need for urgent and sustained interventions to improve water distribution and service delivery. He directed officials to prepare and implement a structured water supply roster aimed at ensuring timely and predictable distr ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 15: A prolonged closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has sparked a severe fuel shortage across Kashmir, sending anxious residents rushing to petrol stations in a wave of panic buying. The highway, the Valley's only all-weather road link to the rest of India, has remained blocked by recurring landslides, mudslides and shooting stones following weeks of relentless rainfall. With fuel tankers stranded en route, supplies have dwindled sharply. On Monday, petrol pumps in Srin ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday said the national highway's closure is affecting trade and daily life. He added that the highway falls outside his government's domain and that responsibility lies with the central government. "This highway is under the jurisdiction of the Government of India. If they are unable to keep it functional, it should be handed over to us. We are ready to deploy our engineers to assist with repairs," he said while speaking to reporters here. Expr ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 13: Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar Saturday held a condolence meeting at the Medical Education Unit (MEU) to pay tribute to Prof. (Dr.) Ashiq Hussain Naqashbandi, Ex-Principal, Dean, GMC Srinagar who passed away early morning on Saturday. As per a statement issued here, the meeting was attended by faculty members, administrative staff, medical superintendents, and paramedical staff, all of whom came together to mourn the loss of a respected figure in the medical communi ...Read More >
Kupwara, Sep 13: People's Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti on Friday strongly criticised the detention of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act (PSA), calling it an attack on democratic institutions. She urged the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly to convene an urgent session over the issue. Speaking to reporters in Kupwara, Mehbooba said she has been restless ever since Malik was jailed. "Instead of offering personal legal aid, the Chief Minister ...Read More >
Jammu, Sept 13: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday assured people affected by floods in Jammu that they would receive all necessary support as Prime Minister Narendra Modi closely monitors the situation. He said the PM has instructed the central government to coordinate with the state governments to ensure relief and rehabilitation efforts are carried out efficiently. Speaking to reporters during his visit to flood-hit areas in Bajalta, Jammu, Dr Singh said that the Prime Minister is ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 13: Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar today held a condolence meeting at the Medical Education Unit (MEU) to pay tribute to Prof. (Dr.) Ashiq Hussain Naqashbandi, Ex-Principal/Dean, GMC Srinagar who passed away early morning on 13 September, 2025. The meeting was attended by faculty members, administrative staff, medical superintendents, and paramedical staff, all of whom came together to mourn the loss of a respected figure in the medical community. Prof. Ashiq Hus ...Read More >
Anantnag, September 13: GMC Anantnag condoles the sad demise of Prof Dr Ashiq Hussain Naqshbandi ex Principal and Dean and ex HOD Surgery GMC Srinagar. A condolence meet was held at MMABM Associated Hospital GMC Anantnag to remember the great stalwart of medical sciences from Jammu and Kashmir. Dr Ashiq Hussain, who is the Maternal Uncle of Secretary Health Dr Abid Rashid and father of Dr Irfa Naqshbandi Assistant Prof, Dept of Community Medicine GMC Anantnag, passed away on Saturday morning af ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 12: In yet another significant move to combat the drug menace and dismantle the infrastructure supporting narcotics trafficking, Police in Srinagar have attached a residential property worth approximately Rs 50 Lakhs under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. According to a statement issued here, the attached property comprises a single‑storey residential house, constructed on land measuring 5 marlas and 68 square feet, bearing khasra No. 339 and valued at a ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 12: J&K Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, today reiterated Government's commitment to protecting and preserving Jammu & Kashmir's wildlife for future generations through participatory conservation, research-led policy interventions, and robust stakeholder engagement. Rana was addressing the valedictory session of the 2nd International Conference on Hangul & Threatened Ungulates Conservation, held at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science ...Read More >
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