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MMU Ulema Meet Held in Srinagar; Two Resolutions Adopted on Social Challenges , environmental responsibility and Unity of the Ummah

Srinagar, September 15, 2026: After a gap of more than two years, permission was granted by the authorities for the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema Jammu & Kashmir (MMU) to hold a major Ulema conference in Srinagar. The One-Day Ulema Meet and Seerat Conference, held today under the chairmanship of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, brought together prominent Ulema and religious scholars from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to deliberate upon the religious, moral and societal challenges confronting peo

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ACB Registers FIR Against Former ACR Jammu, Four Beneficiaries Over Khad Land Transfers

JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case against a former Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), Jammu, and four private beneficiaries over alleged illegal permissions for the alienation and transfer of land recorded as “Gair Mumkin Khad” in Chowadi and Deeli areas of Jammu. According to the ACB, FIR No. 12/2026 has been registered at Police Station ACB Central, Jammu, against Nisar Ahmad Shad, the then Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), Jammu, and

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Have faith in my MLAs, not afraid they will switch: CM Omar

Srinagar, Sept 15 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said he is not worried about his MLAs switching sides, asserting that he had faith in them. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at SKICC, the Chief Minister, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said, “I have faith in my MLAs. I am not afraid that my MLAs will move.” On the BJP’s criticism of the seven-day Assembly session, Omar hit back, saying the government could not be accused of being “non-seriou

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Make a difference, serve people with integrity: CM Omar to new CCE officers

Srinagar, Sept 15 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday distributed appointment orders among the selectees of the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) at SKICC Srinagar, urging the newly appointed officers to serve the people with honesty, integrity and commitment. Addressing the officers, the Chief Minister Omar, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said their appointment marked “a new beginning” rather than the destination of their journey. He urged them to think abo

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"If allies aren't ready, how will UCC be implemented:" CM Omar reacts to Amit Shah's UCC remark

New Delhi , September 15 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Tuesday, reacted to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's assertion that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented across all 21 states governed by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) before 2029, saying key allies like the Janata Dal (United) are opposed to the move while doubting the Centre's ability to pass the legislation in Parliament. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar on Tuesday, the National Conference (NC)

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Bear mauls two siblings in Anantnag’s Dooru

Anantnag, Sept 15 : Two siblings were injured after being attacked by a wild bear at Kralmad in the Dooru area of Anantnag district, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the siblings were attacked by a wild bear in Dooru, following which locals shifted them to SDH Dooru for treatment. He said they were later shifted to GMC Anantnag for specialised care. The injured were identified as Abid Nazir (15) and his sister Sehraish Nazir (16), both residents o

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Slip lanes, small interventions planned to ease MA Road congestion: SMC Commissioner

Srinagar, Sept 15 : Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Commissioner Faz Lul Haseeb on Tuesday said a series of small interventions, including slip lanes at Sangarmal and Jehangir Chowk, are being planned to ease traffic congestion along the busy MA Road. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Haseeb as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said the SMC, in coordination with its engineers and the Srinagar Smart City team, has been working on measures to reduce traffic pressure and improve

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If UCC has numbers, bring it to Parliament: CM Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, Sept 15 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) should be brought before Parliament if the BJP-led government has the numbers to pass it, asserting that legislation of national importance cannot be decided by individual states. Talking to reporters in Srinagar, Omar, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), questioned why the government is pursuing the issue through different states instead of bringing it before

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PM Modi Extends Engineers’ Day Greetings, Pays Tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya

Srinagar, Sept 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his greetings to engineers across the country on the occasion of Engineers’ Day, lauding their contribution to innovation, development and nation-building. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Happy Engineers Day to all remarkable engineers, the people who build, innovate and provide solutions for a better tomorrow." "Tributes to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, whose engineering genius and nation-building vision continue to inspire," the post re

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Salamabad trade centre gets tourism makeover

Srinagar, Sept 14: Seven years after the suspension of cross-LoC trade and the closure of the Trade Facilitation Centre (TFC) at Salamabad area of Uri, the Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to repurpose the facility as a border tourism hub. The move is aimed at turning the strategically and historically significant Salamabad area located close to the Line of Control (LoC), into a tourist destination while putting the existing infrastructure at the centre to productive use. MLA Uri Dr Sajj

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J&K education gets skill push

Srinagar, Sep 14: Jammu and Kashmir has fully implemented the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 across school, college and higher education levels, Commissioner Secretary, School Education Department, Ram Niwas Sharma, said on Monday. Sharma said J&K was among the earliest regions to implement NEP 2020, with the policy being rolled out across all levels of education. He said the implementation has brought several changes to the education system, with greater focus on skill development, vocati

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Stipend hike: Veterinary interns get fresh assurance

Srinagar, Sept 14: The ongoing protest by veterinary interns at SKUAST-K Shuhama campus over the demand for a Stipend hike in their monthly stipend may see some movement after a delegation of interns and faculty members held a meeting with Agriculture Minister Javed Ahmad Dar, with Veterinary Association President Saqlain Rashid describing the interaction as positive. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Saqlain Rashid said the delegation, which included two professors, met the Agriculture Minister aroun

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Ladakh clears draft rules for 129 junior posts

Leh, Sep 14: The Ladakh Administration has taken a significant step towards strengthening its administrative machinery, with Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena approving draft Recruitment Rules for 129 Junior Scale posts spread across 15 departments and services. The move is aimed at creating a defined career progression mechanism for government employees serving in feeder cadres, while also facilitating the induction of fresh talent through direct recruitment. The proposed Recruitment Rules

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Beerwah farmers seek hailstorm compensation

Budgam, Sep 14: Farmers from several villages of Beerwah tehsil in Budgam district have urged the government to provide adequate compensation to all farmers whose standing paddy and vegetable crops were extensively damaged in the recent hailstorm. The affected farmers said the hailstorm caused widespread damage to agricultural fields in Chewdara, Beerwah, Ohangam, Arwah, Rathsun and other adjoining villages, leaving many families worried about their livelihood as the paddy harvesting season was

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Swift & Time-Bound Action by EOW Kashmir Leads to Refund of Around Rs. 4.50 Crore to 13 HDFC Bank Depositors

Srinagar, September 15: As a result of the swift and time-bound investigation and prompt action taken by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir, Crime Branch J&K, in the Shopian HDFC Bank irregularities case, HDFC Bank has refunded the amounts to 13 depositors who were affected by the alleged fraud, providing much-needed relief to the victims. The total amount refunded to the 13 depositors is around Rs. 4.50 crore. The matter pertains to FIR No. 30/2025, registered under relevant provisions of