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Srinagar, Aug 21: The body of a 42-year-old man was recovered from the Dughwan forest area on the outskirts of Srinagar early Friday morning, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the mans body was found in the Dughwan forest area and was taken to PHC Harwan, where doctors declared him brought dead. He said the body was later shifted to SMHS Hospital for further medical examination. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Lateef (42), son of Mohammad Aa

IFC Kashmir and Galaxy FC shared the points after playing out a competitive 11 draw in the latest encounter of the Srinagar Premier League 2026 at the TRC Turf, Srinagar, on Thursday. Both teams produced a determined performance in a closely fought contest, with neither side able to find the decisive goal despite a strong second-half effort. The match as per a DFA statement, began at an energetic pace, with both IFC Kashmir and Galaxy FC showing attacking intent from the opening minutes. The two

MLA Hazratbal, Salman Ali Sagar, on Thursday laid the foundation stone of a much-awaited playfield at Dara, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the local residents, particularly the youth. Speaking on the occasion, Salman Sagar, as per a statement, said the playfield will provide youngsters with a dedicated space for sports, recreation and nurturing their talent. He said the project was among his poll commitments and expressed satisfaction that the promise is now being fulfilled. He thanked the

Doda, Aug 20: Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) & Director, Directorate of Census Operations, J&K and Ladakh, Amit Sharma, visited Doda on Thursday and chaired a comprehensive review meeting on Census-2027 at Conference Hall, DC Office Complex Doda, to assess the preparedness and progress of Population Enumeration in the district. The meeting, as per a statement, was attended by Principal Census Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Doda Krishan Lal, Additional Deputy Commissioner (District Census O

The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44) remained open to regulated two-way traffic on Thursday, although movement was slow at several vulnerable stretches in Udhampur and Ramban districts amid ongoing restoration and construction work. Traffic authorities said movement was slow at Dewal in Udhampur due to a 40-metre-long damaged and uneven single-lane stretch. Traffic was also moving slowly between Maroog and Kishtwari Pather in Ramban, where vehicles were being regulated through a single-la

Srinagar, Aug 20: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar organised a one-day training programme for Paralegal Volunteers (PLVs) regarding the Mega Drive for Implementation of NALSA Schemes at the Grassroots Level Phase I, and DAWN Scheme, under the able guidance of Mr. Haq Nawaz Zargar (PDJ) Chairman DLSA Srinagar. The program was presided over by Tabassum Qadir Civil Judge Senior Division Secretary DLSA Srinagar/Budgam. The training programme was conducted in the presence of the Blo

Across diverse civilizations, aging was viewed as an elevation into a role of counsel and mediation rather than a descent into obsolescence. The conceptual framework of being a senior integrates lived experience, institutional memory, and ethical continuity. Within traditional jurisprudence and community governance, seniority conferred the right to arbitrate disputes, preserve cultural heritage, and transmit unwritten technical acumen across generational divides. Reclaiming the authentic concept

The life sentence for Baloch rights activist Dr Mahrang has once again drawn international attention to the long-standing human rights crisis in Pakistans Balochistan province. For the world, the case cannot be simply about the fate of one activist but it presents the real picture of human rights violations in that region. Dr Mahrangs life sentence represents the widening gap between Pakistans constitutional promises of democracy and freedom of expression and the realities faced by those who que

The phenomenon of framing of solar system, with formation of earth and sky and their coming together is illuminated in a Holy Verse noted for its significance in the physical landmarks that shape the Universal Order: Moreover, He Comprehended in his design the sky, and it has been (as) smoke. He said to it and to the earth: Come ye together willingly or unwillingly. They said, We do come (together) in willing obedience (41:11) He Comprehended the Quranic idiom Istawa in its elaboration is taken

Srinagar, Aug 20:Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Karra on Thursday said J&K was, is, and will remain an integral part of India, asserting that any third-party intervention in matters concerning the region would amount to a failure of the Centre. Karra was responding to questions about the visit of US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor to Srinagar a day earlier and his remarks describing J&K as an important part of India. Whether it is the US ambassador, the US secretary, or any diplomat in th

Srinagar, Aug 20: In a latest development, J&K School Education Department (SED) Thursday notified a new comprehensive transfer policy for its employees while introducing a five-zone rotation system. The new policy has introduced a point-based assessment mechanism besides special safeguards for employees serving in difficult areas. As per the order, the policy has been issued while superseding all previous government orders on the subject and seeks to regulate transfers through prescribed tenure