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Srinagar: Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has chargesheeted a habitual offender involved in a fake job fraud case. In a handout, Crime Branch said EOW has filed chargesheet against Abdul Majeed Mir son of Ab Rahim Mir resident of Lashtiyal Kalaroos, Kupwara before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Kupwara in []

Srinagar,: A departmental store was gutted in a fire incident at Bagh-e-Mehtab on the outskirts of Srinagar early Saturday. Reports said that fire broke out at Blooms Departmental Store at Bagh-e-Mehtab in the morning hours, engulfing the establishment. Locals spotted the flames and immediately informed the Fire and Emergency Services. Fire tenders from Rangreth and []

Anantnag: A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), accompanied by personnel from the CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police, on Saturday conducted raids at two locations in Anantnag district, officials said. The NIA team, along with the concerned police personnel, conducted a raid at SICOP in Bijbehara as part of an ongoing investigation, officials []

Backs Rahul Gandhis role as Leader of Opposition Srinagar: Asking politicians to leave religious issues for clerics and priests, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday asked leaders in Jammu and Kashmir to refrain from commenting on religious matters and focus on issues concerning common people. CM Omar while responding to recent remarks of the Leader []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday felicitated four outstanding NEET achievers from Jammu and Kashmir, recognising their exceptional performance in the countrys premier medical entrance examination. The four toppersHadiya Nisar, Zaidan Wani, Aarav Gupta and Maleeha Ajazwere felicitated by the Chief Minister with a cash prize of 1 lakh each, a tablet and a []

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday laid the foundation stone of the Amriteshwar Sarovar under the Jan Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative at Dharpur, Sunderbani, in Rajouri district. During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor paid obeisance at the Shri Amriteshwar Shiv Temple, and prayed for the peace, prosperity, and well-being of one and all. Addressing []

Launches startup outreach programme at SKUAST-Jammu Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated a series of new infrastructure facilities at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu. He also addressed the launch of the Startup Outreach Programme under JKCIP. The event brought together the researchers, innovators, young entrepreneurs and farmers from []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday inaugurated the Waste to WonderFlower Garden and Floriculture Mela at Floriculture Park, Polo View, Srinagar, describing the innovative garden as an effort to demonstrate how discarded materials can be given a new life through creativity, reuse and recycling. The Chief Minister first inaugurated the Floriculture Mela and visited []

New Delhi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed telecom operators to deny new mobile connections to subscribers who already have nine SIM cards registered in their name, according to an official circular. Telecom service providers (TSPs) must put in place technical and organisational measures from August 24 to identify subscribers seeking additional mobile connections []

Srinagar: The Special Crime Wing, Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Friday conducted a house search at Safakadal, Srinagar, in connection with the investigation of Case FIR No. 10/2026 registered under Sections 420, 468 and 471 RPC. The search was carried out in compliance with a search warrant issued by the Honble Court of Special []

Scientific data, community involvement must guide conservation: Tarigami SRINAGAR: The Committee on Environment on Friday convened for a meeting at Assembly Complex here to discuss and deliberate on measures for the conservation and management of Hokersar, Mansabal, Wular, Nigeen, Mansar and Surinsar Lakes and other wetlands of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was chaired by []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday defended Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi amid criticism over his protests and political interventions, saying it is the Oppositions job to question the government and make it answerable. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in Srinagar, Omar, said Rahul []

SRINAGAR: A vibrant and high-spirited Tiranga Rally was organised on Saturday from the Srinagar International Airport Drop Gate to the Headquarters of 35 Bn CRPF, under the leadership of Mahesh Chandra Thwal, Commandant, 35 Bn CRPF. With unyielding devotion to the Motherland, all Supervisory Officers, Subordinate Officers, and brave Jawans of 35 Bn participated with []

BANDIPORA: The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with great fervour, patriotic spirit and enthusiasm across Bandipora district on Saturday, with the main function held at Government Higher Secondary School, Nadihal. Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Ms Indu Kanwal Chib, hoisted the National Flag, followed by the National Anthem and an impressive ceremonial parade. MLA Bandipora Nizamuddin Bhat, []

KATHMANDU/SINGAPORE: Indias global partners, including the US, UK, France, Russia and Iran, on Saturday extended greetings to the country on its 80th Independence Day, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation. French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian were among leaders []

Functions held at district, sub-division, tehsil headquarters SRINAGAR: The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervor and unity across Kashmir division, marked by flag hoisting ceremonies, impressive parades, cultural programs, and community participation at district, sub-division, and tehsil levels. The celebrations underscored the collective spirit of patriotism, progress, and commitment to national ideals. Srinagar: []

SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmir (KU) on Saturday celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour at its Main Campus and satellite campuses, commemorating the countrys freedom struggle and paying tribute to the sacrifices of the freedom fighters who made Indias independence possible. Vice-Chancellor, University of Kashmir, Prof Nilofer Khan presided over the flag-hoisting ceremony []

Hoists National Flag on I-Day AWANTIPORA: On the eve of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor, hoisted the National Flag at a ceremony held on the University campus. The ceremony was attended, among others, by Prof Sheikh Aijaz Bashir, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof Shamim Ahmad Shah, Registrar, Mr. Sameer Wazir []

University celebrates I-Day with patriotic fervour SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir) celebrated the 80th Independence Day with great patriotic fervour and enthusiasm at its Shalimar Campus on Saturday. The National Flag was ceremonially hoisted by Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Kashmir, in the presence of University officers, Deans, []

Institutes 10 NCC girl cadets participate in Bakshi Stadium parade SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm, with the Institute leadership calling upon students, faculty and staff to uphold the values of freedom, integrity, innovation and service to the nation. In-Charge Director Prof. (HAG) []

Reasi: A 17-year-old boy was swept away by strong water currents while attempting to cross a nallah in the Malikote area of Chassana in Reasi district on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that the incident occurred when the boy was crossing the Ommi Nallah near Sanglikote, where he slipped and was swept away by []

BANDIPORA: The Bandipora Police have intensified security arrangements across the district ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, with enhanced surveillance and checking measures being implemented at key locations. Additional nakas have been established along important roads, entry and exit points, and other strategically significant locations to ensure foolproof security and maintain law and order. Police []