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Deputy Governor RBI reviews J&K banking; bats for credit push, ULI adoptionSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18: Deputy Governor, Rese...
18/09/2026

Deputy Governor RBI reviews J&K banking; bats for credit push, ULI adoption
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18: Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Rohit Jain, convened a meeting with the Zonal Heads of major banks operating in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir here today.
The Deputy Governor, in his opening remarks, highlighted the important role played by the banks in supporting the economic activity and strengthening the financial inclusion in J&K.
Rohit Jain emphasised the need for banks to maintain adequate banking infrastructure, improve credit delivery and ensure greater outreach of banking services to priority sectors, particularly to underserved sections. He also underscored the importance of coordinated efforts by the banks towards meeting the evolving credit requirements of the UT. He underlined that banks should remain responsive to customer needs in view of importance of customer services and grievance redress. He stressed on the need for greater digitalisation of banking services while highlighting the growing concern around digital frauds.
The Deputy Governor also emphasised the need for banks to increase loan processing through Unified Lending Interface (ULI). He highlighted its potential to transform the credit delivery in a manner similar to the transformation brought about by UPI in digital payments.
Regional Director, RBI, Jammu presented a broad overview of the financial landscape of the UT of J&K, elucidating its economic potential across agriculture, MSMEs, tourism, handicrafts and services. Subsequently, the financial landscape of the UT of J&K, was presented by the Zonal Heads of major banks present in the region. It included banking network, Credit-Deposit ratio, credit flow and Priority Sector Lending besides the progress on onboarding of banks on the Unified Lending Interface (ULI), re-KYC coverage and settlement of unclaimed deposits including special initiatives undertaken by their respective banks for the UT of J&K.


18/09/2026

Srinagar- Three persons, including a woman, were apprehended and over 500 gold coins were recovered from their possession in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday, official sources said.
They said that during checking of a vehicle bearing Madhya Pradesh registration at Mirbazar locality of the south Kashmir district, security forces recovered 500-600 gold coins from it.
The weight and value of the coins seized are not immediately known.
The vehicle, which was heading from Qazigund towards Srinagar, was seized and taken to Police Post Mirbazar, they said.
Three persons, including a woman, on board the vehicle were taken into custody, the sources said.

18/09/2026

Lieutenant Governor Presents Appointment Letters to Newly Appointed JKPS Officers
The appointment letters to newly appointed police officers embody the trust of citizens of Jammu Kashmir, a call to serve with courage, integrity and compassion: LG Sinha
The police officers, after completion of their mandatory police training, will be guardians of peace, dignity & justice, standing as a protective shield against evolving security challenges: LG
You must resolve that, regardless of how difficult circumstances may become, you will choose integrity and duty. Always remember that the respect commanded by the uniform depends on the honesty, courage and conduct of the officers who wear it: LG Sinha to newly appointed officers
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today handed over appointment letters to 29 newly selected officers of the Jammu Kashmir Police (Gazetted) Service, marking a significant milestone in the Union Territory’s journey towards merit-based governance and strengthened security.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized that the appointment letters were not mere documents but carried the extraordinary weight of trust reposed by citizens of Jammu Kashmir. He described the appointment letter as invitations to serve, pledges to safeguard the dignity, security, and future of the people, and symbols of responsibility entrusted to the officers.
Congratulating the newly appointed officers, the Lieutenant Governor lauded their perseverance in overcoming an intense and transparent selection process conducted by the Jammu Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC). He commended the Commission for upholding fairness, impartiality, and credibility and establishing a new legacy of employment through merit since 2019. He recalled how, for the first time, even children of ordinary families such as vegetable vendors, labourers, were able to secure government jobs purely on the basis of talent and hard work.
The Lieutenant Governor reminded the newly appointed officers that their journey had only begun. Their mission, he said, was not personal success but service to the people, protection of citizens, and upholding the rule of law. He underlined the evolving nature of challenges, including terrorism, radicalisation, and new methods of terror financing through cryptocurrency and money laundering. He urged the officers to act as sentinels of both Jammu Kashmir and the nation.
“After your training, when you wear the khaki uniform, you will stand as a protective shield between the terrorist forces and organisations across the border and the ordinary citizens of Jammu Kashmir. You will be the guardians of the dreams of every citizen, and this is no small responsibility. I believe that protecting every citizen is one of the greatest responsibilities that any democracy can entrust to its officers. My expectation of you is that you will ensure a fear-free environment for every citizen,” he said.
Highlighting the ethos of the Jammu Kashmir Police, the Lieutenant Governor praised the devotion, sacrifice, and courage of senior officers who have safeguarded peace and harmony over decades. He urged the newly appointed officers to combine authority with compassion, uphold communal harmony, and protect the rights of the most vulnerable. Reiterating the guiding principle- “Do not harass the innocent; do not spare the guilty”- he called upon them to wear the khaki uniform with pride, but keep their conscience closer to their hearts.
“You will possess authority, and you must combine that authority with the values of compassion so that human sensitivity remains an essential part of all your actions. You must resolve that, regardless of how difficult circumstances may become, you will choose integrity and duty. Always remember that the respect commanded by the uniform depends on the honesty, courage and conduct of the officers who wear it.
Move forward with honesty, courage and humility. Along with your appointment letters, I have today entrusted you with the hopes, dreams and faith of the people. I expect you to honour this responsibility with unwavering resolve and to use your authority in the cause of justice,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP; Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home Department; Shri M Raju, Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department, and senior officials of Police and Civil administration attended the ceremony.









18/09/2026

Govt approves ₹6.17 cr Multi-Purpose Indoor Sports Hall at Ganderbal
Modern facility to provide quality sports infrastructure, nurture local talent
Srinagar, September 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Government, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has accorded administrative approval for the construction of a modern Multi-Purpose Indoor Sports Hall (60m × 40m) at Ganderbal at an estimated cost of ₹6.17 crore.
The facility will be equipped with modern sporting amenities and provide quality infrastructure for young athletes, enabling them to hone their skills and pursue sporting excellence.
The project is aimed at nurturing local sporting talent and strengthening the sports ecosystem in the district, while providing a platform for athletes to train and participate in various sporting activities.

17/09/2026

JKBOSE notifies annual examination dates for class 10, 11 & 12
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 17: The Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has notified the date sheets for classes 10, 11 and 12 for the examination session Annual Regular (Oct-Nov) 2026 for Kashmir Division, winter zone areas of Jammu Division and UT of Ladakh.
As per the date sheet, the Class 10 examinations will commence on October 19 for Mathematics paper and will conclude on November 18 with Computer Science.
The class 12 examinations likewise begin on October 21 and the class 11 on October 29. All examinations will begin at 11:00 AM and conclude at 2 PM.
The exam centres will be reflected on student’s Admit Cards, who have been advised to bring these along for identification on each examination day. The practical exam schedules will be issued separately by the respective Joint Secretaries of Examination of JD and KD.
For further details and updates, candidates are encouraged to visit the official website of the Board jkbose.jk.gov.in.

17/09/2026

*Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act to come into force on Oct 1*

New Delhi, Sep 16; The provisions of a newly enacted law that tightens regulations for delayed registration of births and deaths will come into force on October 1, Registrar General of India Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan said on Wednesday.

The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, passed by both Houses of Parliament, became the law after the President's assent last month.

In a gazette notification, Narayan said, "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2026 (12 of 2026), the Central Government hereby appoints the 1st day of October, 2026, as the date on which the provisions of the said Act shall come into force."

The law tightens regulations for delayed registration of births and deaths and requires judicial intervention for applications filed more than two years after the event.

The new law amended Section 13(3) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 (as amended in 2023), "in order to make provisions of delayed registration more stringent".

"This will encourage timely reporting of event of birth and death," the Bill had said.

Applications seeking registration after one year but within two years of birth or death will still require an order from a DM, SDM or an authorised executive magistrate, according to the new law.

The official must verify the correctness of the event before the registration can proceed upon payment of a prescribed fee, it says.

The law introduces a higher level of judicial scrutiny for reports made after two years, mandating an order from a judicial magistrate (first class).

The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, was enacted to provide for the regulation of registration of births and deaths and for matters connected therewith.

The registration of births and deaths is mandatory under the Act, and the certificate issued under the law provides legal identity.

A certificate of birth or death is admissible in evidence for proving the birth or death of a person.

The Act was amended in 2023, and the provisions of the amended law came into force from October 1 that year.

The government said that these amendments are intended to "encourage timely reporting" of vital events.–(PTI)

16/09/2026

CM Omar Abdullah reviews Pulwama development scenario; inaugurates, lays foundation stones for projects worth ₹86 Cr
CM directs focus on dairy value addition; sets timelines for SASCI, capital projects
PULWAMA, SEPTEMBER 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the developmental scenario of Pulwama district, covering key sectors including Health, Rural Development, Education, Social Welfare, Infrastructure and Public Works, Heritage, Tribal Development, Housing, Rural Livelihoods, Jal Shakti, Power, HADP, Horticulture, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, and Industries, among others.
Earlier, Deputy Commissioner Pulwama Basharat Qayoom gave a presentation highlighting the functioning of key departments and major developmental areas of the district.
During the meeting, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from the district raised issues of public importance, with the Chief Minister giving them a patient hearing and assuring timely action on the issues raised.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also inaugurated and laid foundation stones for developmental projects worth over ₹86 crore.
Works worth ₹23.12 crore were dedicated to the public through e-inaugurations, including the NTPHC Ratnipora (₹2.85 crore), WSS Augmentation at Ratnipora (₹5.07 crore), PHC Newa (₹2.99 crore), road restoration projects, school infrastructure additions in Rajpora and Tral, the Milk Village at Sangerwani (₹3.35 crore), and a major bridge over the Lam Nallah (₹4.54 crore).
Foundation stones were also laid for projects worth ₹63 crore, encompassing extensive road network upgrades, high-capacity bridges over the Romshi Nallah and Batagund, a pasteurised compost unit at Kakapora, and a ruminant-cum-disease diagnostic centre at Pulwama.
Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister underscored the need for urgent ex*****on and directed that all ongoing works be completed expeditiously in view of the limited working season drawing to a close. He laid specific emphasis on projects funded under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), directing the concerned departments to ensure their physical and financial completion without delay.
Highlighting Pulwama’s strengths in saffron cultivation and milk production, the Chief Minister directed the departments to focus on transforming raw milk into high-value dairy products. He called for formulation of specialised projects, greater inter-departmental coordination and strengthening of cooperative models for processing and value addition in the dairy sector, aimed at increasing the earnings of local dairy farmers and generating employment.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary; Minister for Health & Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education and Social Welfare Departments, Sakina Itoo; Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmed Dar; Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports and ARI & Trainings Departments, Satish Sharma; Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani; Members of the Legislative Assembly from Pampore, Hasnain Masoodi; Pulwama, Waheed ur Rehman Parra; Rajpora, Ghulam Mohuddin Mir; and Tral, Rafiq Ahmed Naik; Additional Chief Secretary to the CM Dheeraj Gupta, Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, heads of the departments, besides senior officers.











16/09/2026

Fulfilling Budget promise, CM Omar-led Govt sanctions free public transport for differently-abled persons
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 16: Fulfilling a key Budget announcement made in March this year, the Government led by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has sanctioned free ridership for differently-abled persons in public transport across Jammu and Kashmir.
The facility will cover services operated by the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC), as well as e-Buses operated by Jammu Smart City Limited and Srinagar Smart City Limited.
Congratulating Transport Minister Satish Sharma on the initiative, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the decision reflects the Government’s commitment to social justice and marks an important step towards ensuring greater accessibility, ease of travel and inclusive mobility across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Chief Minister said the initiative will help make public transport more accessible and facilitate greater mobility for differently-abled persons.














16/09/2026

FDA conducts 229 Food Safety Inspections of Hotels, Restaurants
124 Food Samples Lifted, 38 Improvement Notices Issued
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 16: The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K, conducted food safety inspections of hotels and restaurants across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir to assess compliance with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the regulations made thereunder.
A total of 229 hotels and restaurants were inspected, during which 124 food samples of various commodities, including milk and milk products, spices, edible oils and prepared food, were lifted and forwarded to NABL-accredited laboratories for analysis.
During the inspections, violations of the prescribed sanitary and hygienic requirements were observed in certain food establishments. Accordingly, 38 Improvement Notices were issued to the concerned Food Business Operators (FBOs), directing them to undertake necessary corrective measures and ensure compliance with the prescribed food safety requirements.
Further, five cases were filed under Section 56 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which provides for a penalty of up to ₹1 lakh. In addition, 29 cases were compounded under Section 69 of the Act, with a total fine of ₹50,000 imposed.
The Designated Officers and Food Safety Officers have been directed to continue inspections and sampling of hotels, restaurants and other food establishments in their respective jurisdictions and to take appropriate action against violations in accordance with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the regulations made thereunder.
Food Business Operators have been advised to ensure compliance with the prescribed requirements relating to food safety, sanitation and hygiene, storage, handling and preparation of food. Any violation shall be dealt with in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
Consumers are requested to report any suspected unsafe or adulterated food product through Toll-Free Helpline No. 104 or email at [email protected]

𝘼𝘿𝙑𝙄𝙎𝙊𝙍𝙔 ⚠ ●Thunderstorm/Lightning/Gusty winds during 15-17 Sept at few places.●Farmers are advised for safe storage of ...
15/09/2026

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●Thunderstorm/Lightning/Gusty winds during 15-17 Sept at few places.

●Farmers are advised for safe storage of harvested crops & may continue harvesting of Apple & Paddy along with other farm operations from 18th onwards.

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