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22/09/2025

Running Government in J&K Like Walking on Edge of a Sword: Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar, Sep 22: National Conference President and former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Monday likened running the government in Jammu and Kashmir under the present circumstances to “walking on the edge of a sword.”

Speaking to reporters, Farooq Abdullah said despite the challenges, governance has to continue. “To run the government in the current scenario is just like walking on the edge of a sword, but we have to run the government,” he remarked.

The NC chief reiterated that the restoration of statehood remains a vital demand of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “Statehood is an important issue and people of Jammu and Kashmir hope it will be restored,” he said, adding that focus should remain on pressing Delhi for this demand.

When asked about the issue of separatist leader Yasin Malik, Abdullah declined to make any substantive comment. “The matter is before the court and the court will decide,” he told reporters.

On the Public Safety Act (PSA) slapped on Doda MLA Mehraj Malik, Abdullah expressed his disapproval, though he criticised the legislator’s choice of words. “The PSA on Mehraj Malik is not justified, but the unparliamentary language he used was wrong. We have no authority on this subject; the authority lies with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha,” he said.

Responding to a query about the reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST), Farooq Abdullah said that the issue of statehood must take precedence. “It is better to talk about statehood than GST,” he stated, indicating that political status and constitutional guarantees remain higher on his party’s agenda. [KNT]

22/09/2025

CM Omar Abdullah Reviews Post-Flood Rehabilitation Efforts, Directs Officials to Fast-Track Damage Assessments

Srinagar, Sep 22, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a high-level follow-up meeting to review the status of post-flood rehabilitation and relief measures in Jammu and Kashmir.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister instructed government departments to accelerate damage assessments and ensure the timely distribution of relief to the affected population. He stressed that the administration must work with urgency to mitigate hardships faced by people in flood-hit areas.

Omar Abdullah noted that connectivity across the Union Territory had been largely restored, with most roads reopened to traffic. However, he directed officials to expedite the reopening of the remaining closed roads to restore full connectivity at the earliest.

Officials briefed the Chief Minister on the progress of restoration works, including power supply, water services, and essential commodities in affected areas. Sources said he emphasised coordination among departments to avoid delays and duplication of efforts.

The Chief Minister also underlined the importance of transparency in relief distribution and ordered that monitoring mechanisms be put in place to ensure aid reaches genuine beneficiaries.

The meeting was attended by senior officers of various line departments, who were tasked with submitting detailed progress reports on rehabilitation initiatives in the coming days. [KNT]

22/09/2025

Suspicious Object Near Dal Lake Destroyed in Controlled Explosion

Srinagar, Sep 21: Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out a controlled explosion to neutralise a suspicious object found near the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar.

Officials said the object, described as a white ball, was detected during routine surveillance along the lake. The discovery prompted security personnel to immediately cordon off the area and take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of locals and visitors.

A controlled explosion was subsequently carried out by the bomb disposal squad to eliminate any potential threat.

Police have launched a detailed investigation to ascertain the nature and origin of the object. [KNT]

22/09/2025

Five Injured, Including Minor, as Car Crashes Near Zojila Pass, Three Referred to SKIMS

Sonamarg, Sept 22:
A road accident on the treacherous Zojila stretch of the Srinagar-Kargil highway on Monday left five people injured, including a minor girl, when a Santro car collided with a stationary truck near Ranga Mode.

Police sources told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that the Santro car bearing registration number JK02GB-9929 was on its way from Sonamarg towards Kargil when the driver lost control of the vehicle and rammed into a truck parked at the roadside. The impact of the collision left all five occupants injured. Locals present at the site rushed to help the victims before the police team from Sonamarg Police Station arrived to begin rescue operations.

The injured were immediately shifted to the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Sonamarg, where doctors provided first aid. However, owing to the severity of their injuries, three of the victims were later referred to Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura in Srinagar for advanced treatment. Hospital officials confirmed that the condition of the minor girl was reported as stable, while the other victims continued to receive specialized medical care.

Police said the accident was caused by overspeeding. “The Santro was moving at a high speed and crashed into the truck, which was stationary due to a technical fault. There was no fault of the truck driver,” a police official said, adding that a formal case has been registered and investigations are underway [KNT]

22/09/2025

Kargil Police Seize He**in in Drass, Arrest Suspected Peddler

Kargil, Sept 20: District Police Kargil recovered he**in-like substance from a man in Drass after intercepting a vehicle at a checkpoint in Minamarg. The accused, identified as Abdul Satar, was taken into custody and a case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

SHO Police Station Drass Manzoor Hussain Mir told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that they had received specific information that a consignment of contraband drugs was being carried from Srinagar towards Drass. Acting swiftly on the input, a naka was laid at the Traffic Checking Point (TCP) in Minamarg. During checking, a Xylo vehicle bearing registration number JK07-2358 was stopped.

Police said the suspect, Abdul Satar son of Maqsood, originally a resident of Baniyawala, Gorakhpur, Vasant Vihar, Dehradun, and presently working as a barber at Lal Chowk in Drass main market, was found seated in the front passenger seat of the vehicle. His personal search was conducted in the presence of an Executive Magistrate First Class and independent witnesses. From his carry bag, concealed inside a sock, a substance resembling he**in was recovered. On weighing, the contraband was found to be 10 grams, which falls under the intermediate quantity category.

Following the recovery, a case under FIR No. 63/2025 at Police Station Drass was registered under sections 8 and 21 of the NDPS Act, and further investigation has been taken up. Police sources added that legal formalities were completed on the spot by Inspector Manzoor Hussain, Station House Officer of Police Station Drass, under the supervision of Deputy Superintendent of Police Headquarters Kargil, and with the close guidance of Senior Superintendent of Police Kargil, Shree Raam. [KNT]

22/09/2025

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21/09/2025

*PDP Holds Meeting in Shopian, Felicitates Newly Appointed Women’s District President*

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today held a meeting in Shopian where the newly appointed Women’s District President, Zamrooda Akther, was felicitated by party leaders.

The meeting was chaired by PDP Additional Spokesperson, Mohammad Yousuf Bhat, along with District President, Aijaz Ahmad Mir. They extended warm congratulations to Zamrooda Akther and appreciated her commitment to organizational work.

Speaking on the occasion, the leaders said that the PDP Women’s Wing has a vital role to play in strengthening the party at the grassroots level in Shopian. They stressed that active participation of women will bring new energy to the organization and ensure wider public outreach.

Party workers and members present in the meeting assured their full support to the new Women’s District President in carrying forward the party’s mission in the district.

It is pertinent to mention that for the first time PDP has started a Women’s Wing in district Shopian. Party members present assured full cooperation with the new district president in carrying forward the party’s mission.

Report Nazir Wani

20/09/2025

Under Seva Parv Campaign,District Administration Shopian today organised
a District Level Seminar on Drug Abuse and Illicit trafficking here at Government Degree College with the aim of spreading awareness on the ill effects of drug abuse and the challenges of illicit trafficking.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

In his address,Deputy Commissioner, Shishir Gupta pointed out that drug addiction is not only a serious health hazard but also a social and economic problem that weakens communities and which needs strict implementation of multi pronged strategy across all sectors and stakeholders.

He called upon teachers, parents and religious leaders to play a proactive role in guiding youth towards positive endeavours and appealed for joining hands with District Administration and supporting in curbing this menace completely in the district.

SSP, Shopian, Anayat Ali underlined the strict enforcement measures being taken against drug peddlers and traffickers in the district and appealed to the public especially youth to become partners in the fight against drugs by supporting police in its efforts to dismantle drug network.

Other speakers on the occasion highlighted the ill effects and ramifications of drugs for the social and economic health of society and deliberated on the role of all stakeholders to save the young from the addiction.

On the occasion,DIPR Shopian and Cultural Unit,DIPR Kashmir sponsored Skit and Poetic performances on drugs and distributed Surya Ghar IEC material among participants.

Other cultural performances,skits of school children, presentation of Sqay Martial arts were other highlights of the day,all emphasizing the importance of a drug-free lifestyle.

ADDC, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone, ADC Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz, Principal, GDC, Prof. Mohammed Shafiq, GM, DIC,Shurjil Naik,DIO,CMO,CEO MC,other district officers,Traders representatives,civil society members, teachers and students participated in the event. JKNO
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