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Three Family Members Injured in Qazigund Road AccidentAijaz Itoo Qazigund, Sep 10: Three members of a family were injure...
10/09/2026

Three Family Members Injured in Qazigund Road Accident

Aijaz Itoo

Qazigund, Sep 10: Three members of a family were injured after a battery-operated auto-rickshaw collided with an Alto car bearing registration number JK01N-0919 in Qazigund area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

The injured have been identified as Ghulam Mohideen Wani (65), his wife Shameema (50), and their son Asif Hussain Wani (28), all residents of Pooli, Verinag.

Following the accident, the injured were shifted to the Emergency Hospital Qazigund. They were subsequently referred to Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag, for further treatment.

Police have taken cognizance of the incident and initiated proceedings.

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Wild bear attack injures three women in South Kashmir's ShopianAjaz DarShopian, Sep 9, KNT: A wild bear attacked and inj...
09/09/2026

Wild bear attack injures three women in South Kashmir's Shopian

Ajaz Dar

Shopian, Sep 9, KNT: A wild bear attacked and injured three women at Batfujan village in Shopian district on Wednesday, officials said.

The injured have been identified as Maroofa Akhter, daughter of Mohammad Iqbal; Firdoosa Akhter, wife of Mohammad Mustafa; and Nusrat Gulzar, daughter of Gulzar Ahmad, all residents of Batfujan village of Shopian.

According to officials, the women sustained injuries in the bear attack and were shifted to a hospital for medical treatment. Their condition was not immediately available.

The incident triggered concern among residents of the area, particularly over the movement of the wild animal in the locality. The Police Control Room (PCR) informed the Wildlife Department about the incident so that necessary measures could be taken, officials said.

Further details regarding the circumstances of the attack and any action by the Wildlife Department were awaited. [KNT]

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In preparation for the upcoming two-day Veshaw Literary and Trade Festival-2026, Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Ala...
09/09/2026

In preparation for the upcoming two-day Veshaw Literary and Trade Festival-2026, Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today convened a meeting of senior officers and concerned stakeholders at the DC Office, Kulgam to finalize the arrangements for the successful conduct of the festival.

The meeting was attended by ADC Viqar Ahmad Giri,ACR Reyaz Ahmad Shah,ACD Bilal Ahmad Kamgar,CPO,Malik Suheel, Principals of Degree Colleges, Chief Education Officer, Executive Engineers of Jal Shakti and R&B Departments, Tehsildars,Executive officers of urban local bodies and other district and sectoral officers.

During the meeting,a detailed discussion was held on various aspects pertaining to the arrangements for the two-day literary-cum-trade festival.

DC fixed the department wise responsibilities for the preparations and issued necessary directions for ensuring timely completion of all assigned responsibilities.

DC directed the concerned departments to work in close coordination and ensure that all requisite arrangements, including venue management, sanitation, drinking water, power supply, traffic regulation, security, public convenience and other essential facilities, are put in place well in advance for the smooth,impactful and hassle-free conduct of the literary programmes and other activities scheduled as part of the festival.

*Ex-Terrorist Arrested as Handwara Police Busts Hizbul Mujahideen Hybrid Terror Module**Joint Operation With 21 RR, 92 C...
09/09/2026

*Ex-Terrorist Arrested as Handwara Police Busts Hizbul Mujahideen Hybrid Terror Module*

*Joint Operation With 21 RR, 92 CRPF Leads to Apprehension of Ex-Terrorist; Pistol, Two Magazines, 16 Rounds Recovered*

Handwara, Sept 9 : Handwara Police, in a joint operation with 21 Rashtriya Rifles and 92 Battalion CRPF, has busted a suspected hybrid terror module linked to the banned Hizbul Mujahideen outfit and arrested an ex-terrorist allegedly operating in the Handwara-Kupwara area, officials said.

In an official statement issued here to news agency JKNS, Police received reliable information regarding the activities of an ex-terrorist who was operating as a hybrid terrorist as part of a module of the banned terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) in the Handwara–Kupwara area.

Acting swiftly on the information, Handwara Police, along with 21 RR and 92 Bn CRPF, launched a joint operation at the identified location in Handwara town. Following a meticulous security drill, the accused was apprehended and identified as Manzoor Ahmad Bhat son of Mohd Sultan Bhat resident of Kruhmura Handwara.

During his apprehension, one Chinese-made pistol, two magazines and 16 rounds of pistol ammunition were recovered from his possession.

The arrested individual is an ex-terrorist who had previously been arrested by Police in two cases. A case FIR number 232 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Handwara, and further investigation is underway to establish the full extent of the module, its network and other associated activities. (JKNS)

08/09/2026

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Medical Interns Call Off Strike After Assurance From Minister Sakeena Itoo; Stipend Hike To Be Finalized Within 30 DaysS...
08/09/2026

Medical Interns Call Off Strike After Assurance From Minister Sakeena Itoo; Stipend Hike To Be Finalized Within 30 Days

Srinagar, Sep 08 (GNS): Medical interns across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday called off their strike after a meeting with Health and Medical Education Minister Sakeena Masood Itoo, who assured that their demand for stipend enhancement will be finalized within 30 days.

According to a record note of the meeting held on 4th and 9th September 2026 between the Minister and the delegation of medical interns, a copy of which lies with GNS, the interns apprised the Minister of the existing stipend structure and highlighted the need for a suitable revision keeping in view the nature of their duties, workload and responsibilities.

The meeting was chaired by Minister Sakeena Itoo and attended by Principal Government Medical College Srinagar, Deputy Director Planning (representative of Director Health Services Kashmir), and delegation of medical interns representing various medical colleges of J&K.

The Minister gave a patient hearing to the delegation and observed that the concerns raised deserve due consideration, stating that the government has remained mindful of the issues and sensitive to their legitimate concerns.

The Minister informed the delegation that the matter is already under consideration and a committee has been constituted to examine the issue comprehensively vide Government Order No. 538-JK(HME) of 2023 dated 27.06.2023.

It was also observed that the matter needs to be brought to a logical conclusion expeditiously and without avoidable delay, so that the valuable time and academic and professional responsibilities of the interns are not adversely affected and hospital services and patient care continue uninterrupted.

After detailed deliberations, it was decided that the matter shall be finalised within a period of 30 days on the basis of the recommendations of the Stipend Enhancement Committee and keeping in view the legitimate interests and concerns of the interns.

In view of the above, the medical interns agreed to call off their strike and resume their duties forthwith, in the larger interest of patient care and to safeguard their academic and professional interests.(GNS)

J&K intern doctors call off strike after govt's 'written' assuranceSrinagar, Sept 08 (KNO): The MBBS and BDS interns acr...
08/09/2026

J&K intern doctors call off strike after govt's 'written' assurance

Srinagar, Sept 08 (KNO): The MBBS and BDS interns across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday decided to call of their strike after the government gave a "written" assurance that the stipend issue will be resolved within a month.

The decision followed meetings between Health Minister Sakeena Masood Itoo and a delegation of the protesting interns today afternoon.

According to the minutes of the meeting, a copy of which lies with news agency Kashmir News Observer, the government has assured the interns that the matter will be resolved within a month on the basis of recommendations of the Stipend Enhancement Committee.

The interns have agreed to call off their strike and resume duties, keeping in view the larger interest of patient care as well as their academic and professional responsibilities.

The interns had repeatedly maintained that verbal assurances would not be sufficient and had been seeking a formal and time-bound commitment be set by the government on stipend hike demand.

Noatbly, the interns have been demanding enhancement of their monthly stipend to Rs 30,000, arguing that the existing amount does not adequately reflect their workload, responsibilities and contribution to patient care.

A fresh delegation of the protesting interns met the Health Minister today to press for resolution of the issue—(KNO)

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