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30 storiesNewest publisher update · 2026-10-30 21:43 UTC
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J&K constitutes four-tier mechanism to implement Circular Economy Policy 2026

Srinagar, Oct 30: The Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a four-tier institutional mechanism comprising a UT-level Circular Economy Mission, Steering Committee, District Circular Economy Cells and Urban Local Body (ULB)-level committees for the implementation of the Jammu and Kashmir Circular Economy Policy, 2026. According to an order, the mechanism has been established to ensure coordinated implementation of the policy, strengthen waste management systems, promote resource recovery a

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No land, no home, no rest: Nomadic tribal families yearn for rights

Budgam, Oct 30: A month-long journey on foot, seven months of life in tents, freezing nights without adequate blankets and the constant fear of losing their only source of livelihood. This is the painful reality of nomadic tribal families from Rajouri district who migrate to the Kashmir Valley every summer along with their families and livestock in search of grazing pastures. For these families, migration is not a choice of comfort but a necessity for survival. Their lives revolve around their l

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J&K Cabinet approves two new industrial estates

Srinagar, Oct 30: The Council of Ministers, recently chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has approved the establishment of two new Industrial Estates in Jammu & Kashmir, involving a combined investment of Rs 162.72 crore. The approved projects include a New Industrial Estate at Pehlipora, Lar, Ganderbal, at a cost of Rs 60.92 crore, and Industrial Estate Bhagthali (Part-II), Kathua, at a cost of Rs 101.80 crore. The Chief Minister said the projects would strengthen industrial infrastructure

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Police bust terror financing module

Srinagar, Oct 30: Jammu & Kashmir Police on Friday busted an intra-UT terror financing module in Shopian following a focused investigation into suspected financial networks linked to terrorist activities, arresting 10 terrorist associates in connection with the case. According to police, suspicious online financial transactions carried out through various payment platforms were analysed during the investigation, leading to the tracing of money trails across multiple layers. The probe revealed a

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Focus on digital, social media for wider outreach: Dir Info to DICs

Srinagar, Oct 30: Director Information, Mamta Yadav on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the functioning of District Information Centres (DICs) across Kashmir Division, with a focus on strengthening district-level information dissemination, improving media coordination and ensuring effective coverage of government activities and public welfare initiatives. Joint Director Information (Hqrs), Dr Zahoor Ahmad Raina; Joint Director Information Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari; D

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Darbar Move begins today

Srinagar, Oct 30: The biannual Darbar Move is set to begin on Saturday, with offices from Srinagar's Civil Secretariat shifting to Jammu for the winter season 2026-27. The authorities have imposed restrictions on the movement of goods carriers on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway for two days — October 31 and November 1 — to facilitate the smooth and hassle-free movement of the convoy of Secretariat employees. All offices are scheduled to reopen in Jammu on November 2. Officials said no up mov

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Sagar to continue as NC General Secretary

Srinagar, Oct 30: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah has ordered that Ali Mohammad Sagar - inducted as a minister in the recently expanded cabinet - shall continue to function as the party’s General Secretary until further orders. An order issued by the NC chief reaffirms Sagar’s continuation in the key organisational position, days after senior party leader and Eidgah MLA Mubarak Gul was appointed to the post following Ali's induction into the Council of Ministers. On October

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Rashtriya Ekta Diwas : LG urges youth to uphold spirit of national unity

Srinagar, Oct 30: On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid tributes to Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on the eve of his birth anniversary. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said, "On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, which commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, I extend my warm greetings to the people of Jammu Kashmir. I hope the National Unity Day celebration will further strengthen the spirit of onen

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NC’s cabinet reshuffle opens fresh fault line; 18 MLAs meet

Srinagar, Oct 30: The National Conference (NC) is facing growing internal dissent following the recent cabinet reshuffle, with 18 legislators reportedly holding a closed-door meeting in Srinagar on Friday to chalk out a strategy against the changes made by the party leadership. The meeting, attended by 17 NC MLAs and an Independent legislator, was held at the residence of an NC MLA in the airport area of Srinagar, with sources indicating that the deliberations centred on what the legislators des

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LG directs sustained action against terror modules

Srinagar, Oct 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday directed officials to take sustained and aggressive action against terror modules. He called for tightening counter-infiltration grids and fostering seamless synergy between the District Administration, Jammu Kashmir Police, Army and Central Armed Police Forces in executing counter-terror operations. The LG was chairing a high-level meeting with Deputy Commissioners, SSPs and senior officials to review the security scenario in the Kashm

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Winter Sports Economy

Winter in Kashmir is often reduced to snow-covered landscapes, tourist photographs and seasonal excitement. Yet the Valley’s snowfields and mountain slopes offer far more than visual beauty. They can support a thriving culture of winter sports, create employment for young people and strengthen Kashmir’s position as a serious destination for adventure tourism. What is missing is not potential, but sustained planning and professional management. Gulmarg has already demonstrated what Kashmir can of

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Stroke Is a Warning Kashmir Cannot Ignore

Stroke is no longer a distant medical concern affecting only the elderly or people with a known history of illness. Its growing presence in Kashmir is a warning that changing lifestyles, weak preventive habits and gaps in emergency preparedness are combining to create a serious public health challenge. Doctors have identified smoking, sedentary living, high cholesterol, diabetes, lack of exercise, alcohol consumption and drug addiction as major risk factors. These are not unavoidable conditions.

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Timeless Verses

Poetry possesses a rare and wondrous magic: it gives the invisible a voice, the ordinary an extraordinary beauty, and the unspeakable a language of its own. It needs neither a stage nor a spotlight—only a handful of words and a heart willing to feel. In a world of noise, a whisper can be profound; In a handful of words, whole worlds are found. We live in an age overflowing with information yet starving for meaning. Messages flash, images fade, and opinions multiply, but amid this restless commot

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The Power of a Secure Childhood

Every child is born with possibilities waiting to flourish. A curious question, a new idea, a small achievement or a moment of courage may be the beginning of something remarkable. What helps these possibilities grow is the care, encouragement and confidence children receive during their early years. A secure childhood gives young minds the confidence to explore, the courage to learn and the belief that their dreams are worth pursuing. Childhood is a remarkable stage of human development. During

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The Screen in Their Hands

A mobile phone can be a window to knowledge, communication and opportunity. But when that window becomes the centre of a child’s world, it begins to shut out everything around it. Across Kashmir, as elsewhere, children are spending increasingly long hours on smartphones—watching short videos, playing online games, scrolling through social media and moving from one digital stimulus to another. What begins as a convenient way to keep a child occupied can gradually turn into dependence. The concern