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Reconsider ban on social, political organizations in J-K: Mirwaiz to Centre
Srinagar: Kashmir’s chief preacher Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday said the Centre should reconsider the ban imposed on social and political organisations in Jammu and Kashmir, which would be in the interest of peace and stability.Farooq was reacting to a statement by former chief of banned Jamaat-e-Islami Ghulam Mohammad Bhat,…
Read More »SKIMS College issues show-cause notice to striking medical interns in Srinagar
Srinagar: Authorities of the SKIMS Medical College here on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to striking medical interns, asking them to explain within 24 hours why disciplinary action should not be initiated against them for abstaining from their duties. “All such CRMIs who are not attending their duties shall explain…
Read More »CISF jawan shoots himself at Jammu airport, condition critical
Jammu: A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawan allegedly shot himself in the head with his service rifle at Jammu Airport on Tuesday, officials said.The incident occurred outside the airport’s exit gate, where the jawan identified as Sunil Jasrotia was posted on security duty, the officials said. Quoting initial reports,…
Read More »Five films selected for J&K Select Section of 1st IFFJK
Srinagar: Five films, helmed by directors from Jammu and Kashmir, have been selected for the J&K Select Section, the competitive category of the 1st International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK), 2026.The films were recommended by the Preview Committee constituted for the festival, following a review of submissions and…
Read More »Media Delegation from Keralam Explores Sericulture Research and Silk Production in Kashmir
Delegation visits Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute, Pampore and Basic Seed Farm at Manasbal 8th September, 2026, Srinagar : The second day of the Press Tour of Jammu and Kashmir began with a visit by the 13-member media delegation from Keralam to the Central Sericultural Research and Training…
Read More »3 virtual Bharat documentaries selected for IFFJK 2026
Srinagar: Three short documentaries from filmmaker Bharatbala’s virtual Bharat series have been selected for screening at the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026, scheduled from September 7 to 10, an official spokesperson said.Themed “Rang-e-Cinema”, the festival is being organised by the Jammu and Kashmir government’s department of…
Read More »Kashmir receives first snowfall of season
Srinagar: The higher reaches of Kashmir received the first snowfall of the season on Saturday, while the plains were lashed by brief rains accompanied by hailstorms at some places, officials said.The mountainous areas of Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Gumri witnessed the first snowfall of this season, the officials said.They said parts…
Read More »Farmer-Scientist Interaction Meeting Held at Kokarnag under Mera Resham Mera Abhimaan 2.0
5 September, 2026, Srinagar : A Farmer-Scientist Interaction Meeting was organised at Kokarnag under the Mera Resham Mera Abhimaan (MRMA) 2.0 Campaign, with the objective of strengthening the interface between farmers, scientists and implementing agencies and promoting sustainable growth of the sericulture sector in the region. The programme was attended…
Read More »HarperCollins to publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir ‘Belonging’
New Delhi: HarperCollins India on Friday announced that it will publish Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s memoir “Belonging: A Journey of Love” in India on November 10.”One of the most anticipated political memoirs of our time, Belonging is a dramatic and deeply personal story of love, identity, duty and belonging, and…
Read More »J&K Govt censures Accountant Sajad Ahmad Khan in illegal gratification case
Jammu: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir, through its Finance Department, has ordered disciplinary action against Sajad Ahmad Khan, Accountant, who was posted at the District Treasury Office, Kupwara, following an inquiry into allegations that he had demanded illegal gratification from a contractor. According to Government Order No. 276-F of…
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