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16/09/2026

Speaker Rather calls all-party meeting on Thursday ahead of Assembly Session

Srinagar, September 16: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has called an all-party meeting on Thursday to discuss various issues related to the functioning of the House and the conduct of Assembly proceedings.

“I have called an all-party meeting on Thursday to discuss all the issues concerning the Assembly and its proceedings,” Rather said.

The meeting is expected to bring together leaders and representatives of different political parties to deliberate on matters concerning the smooth functioning of the House, conduct of business and other issues related to the Assembly proceedings.

The Speaker’s meeting comes ahead of the upcoming proceedings of the Assembly, with discussions expected to focus on ensuring better coordination among parties and the orderly conduct of business in the House. ( KNS)

16/09/2026

Water bodies’ drainage issues a legacy problem, projects being prepared: Omar Abdullah

CM says government working under different schemes to increase number of water bodies

Srinagar, Sep 16 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said drainage-related problems affecting water bodies in Jammu and Kashmir were a legacy issue and could not be resolved overnight, while asserting that the government was working on projects to address them.

Responding to a question on issues related to water bodies, Omar said the problem had not emerged in the last two years and required sustained efforts to address it.

“This is not a problem of the last two years. It is a legacy issue. We will not be able to deal with it overnight. But we are doing it,” he said.

The Chief Minister said projects were being prepared under different government schemes to deal with the issue and improve the condition of water bodies.

“Projects are being made with reference to different schemes. Whether it is in SASKI or in other schemes, we are trying to increase the number of water bodies,” he said.

Omar said the government was also looking at ways to increase the number of water bodies as part of its efforts to address water-related issues in the region.

He said the administration was working on the issue rather than expecting it to be resolved immediately.(KNS)

16/09/2026

18/06/2026

Father and Son Injured in Tractor and Tata Mobile Collision in Surankote Poonch

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Poonch, June 18: A father and son were injured after a tractor-trolley collided with a Tata Mobile near Bufliaz in Dhera Gali area of Surankote in Poonch district on Thursday evening.

Officials said that the accident occurred around 5:20 p.m. when a tractor-trolley bearing registration number JK12B-1882, coming from the DKG side, collided with a Tata Mobile bearing registration number JK11H-6803.

Two persons travelling on the tractor-trolley, identified as Tariq Hussain son of Mohd Ayoub and Mohd Ayoub son of Baga, residents of Madana, sustained injuries. Both were shifted to SDH Surankote for treatment.

BMO Surankote Dr. Mohd Yousaf Choudhary confirmed the incident and said that the Tariq has been shifted to GMC Rajouri for advanced medical treatment. (GNS)

18/06/2026

IGP Kashmir Chairs High-Level Security Review for NEET Re-Exam, Amarnath Yatra

Directs Foolproof Arrangements, Strict SOP Enforcement

Srinagar, June 18: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi, on Thursday chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess preparedness for the NEET UG-2026 Re-Examination and the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026, directing officers to ensure foolproof security, strict enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and seamless inter-agency coordination.

The meeting was convened to review security deployment, traffic management, public facilitation, and overall preparedness to ensure the smooth, transparent, and incident-free conduct of both the national-level examination and the annual pilgrimage.

Reviewing preparations for the NEET UG re-examination, the IGP directed officers to maintain heightened vigilance at all examination centres and ensure strict compliance with prescribed guidelines. He stressed the need for adequate police deployment for crowd management, access control, and maintenance of law and order around examination venues .

Birdi instructed officers to conduct thorough frisking and verification of candidates at entry points in close coordination with examination authorities to prevent any security breach. He also emphasized secure transportation, storage, and handling of confidential examination material. To facilitate candidates, traffic authorities were directed to ensure smooth vehicular movement and avoid congestion around examination centres .

The meeting also extensively reviewed security arrangements for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026. Stressing the significance of the annual pilgrimage, the IGP underscored the need for coordinated efforts among all security and civil agencies to ensure a safe, peaceful, and successful Yatra.

District SSPs were directed to personally supervise security arrangements in their respective jurisdictions and ensure comprehensive security cover for Yatra convoys through effective deployment, continuous monitoring, and prompt response mechanisms .

The IGP further instructed officers to strictly implement convoy movement schedules and cut-off timings while ensuring regulations are enforced efficiently with minimum inconvenience to the general public. He emphasized strengthening security along the Pahalgam and Baltal routes, including anti-sabotage checks, area domination, and deployment at vulnerable locations .

The meeting was attended by IGP Traffic, Range DIGs, DIG Traffic, SSP PCR Kashmir, district SSPs, and other senior officers .

Birdi called upon officers to remain alert, strengthen inter-agency coordination, and ensure effective ex*****on of security and traffic management plans to safeguard public safety and facilitate the smooth conduct of both events across Kashmir. (KNS)

18/06/2026

DC Kupwara Reviews Preparedness for IPPI-2026

KUPWARA, JUNE 18: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse (IAS), today chaired a meeting of the District Task Force (DTF) to review and finalize preparations for the upcoming Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI)-2026 programme, scheduled to be conducted on June 28, 2026.

The meeting reviewed the district’s preparedness, implementation strategy, logistics management and inter-departmental coordination to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the immunization drive.

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer (Dy CMO), Kupwara, gave a detailed PowerPoint presentation highlighting the district action plan, deployment strategy, vaccine logistics and targets fixed under the programme. He informed that 130,085 children in the 0–5 years age group have been identified as the target population across the district.

To ensure comprehensive coverage, 766 vaccination booths have been established, while 158 supervisors have been deployed for effective monitoring and supervision. A total workforce of 3,088 personnel, comprising health workers, ASHAs, Anganwadi workers, supervisory staff and other support personnel, has been mobilized for the successful implementation of the campaign.

Reviewing the preparedness, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Health Department to strengthen field-level monitoring, ensure the effective functioning of all vaccination booths and maintain an uninterrupted cold chain to preserve vaccine potency and ensure availability of other logistics. He stressed that no eligible child should be left uncovered during the campaign.

The Deputy Commissioner also emphasized the need to pay special attention to transit and migratory populations, particularly nomadic families residing in higher reaches and remote areas of the district, to ensure universal immunization coverage.

Highlighting the importance of public participation, he called for intensified Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities through ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, educational institutions and other stakeholders to create greater public awareness and encourage maximum community participation in the immunization drive.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kupwara, Dr. Zaffar, Deputy CMO, Chief Education Officer (CEO) Kupwara, Medical Superintendent, Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara, Medical Superintendent, SDH Kupwara, Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Kupwara, Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Kupwara, Block Medical Officers (BMOs), Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) and other concerned officers. Other BMOs participated in the meeting through virtual mode.

12/06/2026

Following on from my meeting with Defence Minister , I met with Civil Aviation minister to discuss the proposed closure of Srinagar airport in October. We are working on possible alternatives to minimise the disruption & maintain a basic flight schedule as was done in the past when the airport closed for similar reasons in 1998 & 2010:

12/06/2026

An era comes to an end as Kane Williamson officially retires from international cricket, closing the chapter on a remarkable 16-year journey with New Zealand. One of the finest batters of his generation.

12/06/2026

DC Kupwara Chairs Meeting to Review Implementation of Mission Gyan Bhartam

Kupwara, June 12: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara Shrikant Suse today chaired a review meeting regarding the implementation of Mission Gyan Bhartam and assessed the progress achieved by various colleges and concerned departments in the district.

During the meeting, a comprehensive review of the implementation of the principles and objectives of Mission Gyan Bhartam was undertaken. The concerned officers apprised the chair about the progress made, activities conducted, and the status of implementation across educational institutions and departments.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of effective ex*****on of Mission Gyan Bhartam and directed all concerned officers to ensure timely completion of the assigned targets and activities before June 16, 2026. He stressed coordinated efforts among departments for the successful implementation of the mission and called for regular monitoring to achieve desired outcomes.

The DC further underscored the need for collective responsibility and proactive participation from all stakeholders to strengthen educational initiatives and ensure the mission benefits students and the larger community effectively.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Officer Parvaiz Ahmad Lone, CEO, ACD Kupwara, BDOs, Principals of various colleges, and other concerned officers.

09/06/2026

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