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05/09/2026

J&K BOSE issues revised timeline for annual exam forms, late fee applicable after Sept 10.

Srinagar, Sep 05 : The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (J&K BOSE) on Saturday issued a revised schedule for submission of online examination forms and renewal of registration returns for the Annual/Regular 2026 (October-November) session, setting September 10, 2026, as the cut-off date.

As per the fresh notification, candidates appearing for Class 10, 11, and 12 examinations in the Kashmir division of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the erstwhile Kargil district of Union Territory of Ladakh can submit their forms online with the regular fee till September 10. Those missing the deadline can apply with a late fee of Rs 850 from September 11 to 14, the Board said.

Officials said all other conditions mentioned in the earlier notification remain unchanged. The detailed order is available on the BOSE official website — jkbose.jk.gov.in.

The decision, officials added, has been taken to facilitate students amid the ongoing academic schedule..

05/09/2026

Al Ghazali Tour & Travels Announces Hajj 2027 Packages with ₹25,000 Anniversary Discount

Srinagar, September 5, 2026:

Al Ghazali Tour & Travels has announced its Hajj 2027 packages, offering a special discount of ₹25,000 as part of its 15th-anniversary celebrations.
The anniversary offer will remain valid until September 23, 2026, providing prospective pilgrims an opportunity to avail the announced concession while booking their Hajj packages. The company has also announced an assured gift for Hujjaj-e-Kiram on confirmed bookings.
Established in 2010, Al Ghazali Tour & Travels has been providing travel and pilgrimage-related services, with a focus on Hajj and Umrah arrangements. Over the past 15 years, the company says it has established a presence among pilgrims across the Valley.
Speaking about the anniversary initiative, Muzamil Baba, Managing Director of Al Ghazali Tour & Travels, said the company remains committed to improving its services and arrangements for pilgrims.
“With a 99% customer satisfaction rate, we always try to improve our arrangements and provide pilgrims with better services and facilities throughout their pilgrimage journey,” he said.
The company said the launch of its Hajj 2027 packages and the special anniversary offer are intended to mark 15 years of service while acknowledging the trust and support extended by its customers over the years.
The ₹25,000 anniversary discount and assured gift are available under the terms announced by the company and are subject to the applicable booking conditions.

05/09/2026

Restore J&K statehood with constitutional safeguards, protect land, jobs of locals: Tara Chand

Jammu, September 5 : Senior Congress leader and former Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief minister Tara Chand on Saturday called for the immediate restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir along with constitutional safeguards to protect the land and employment rights of local people.

Addressing a Jan Samvad programme at Bandwal village in the Jourian area of Akhnoor Assembly constituency, Chand interacted with residents and discussed issues concerning farmers, youth, workers and the rural population.

“Statehood should be restored at the earliest, along with constitutional guarantees that safeguard the rights and interests of the people of J&K,” Chand said.

He said local people should have the first right over their land and employment opportunities and demanded measures to address the rising unemployment among educated youth.

Chand urged the government to announce a special employment package for educated unemployed youth and provide allowances to those awaiting jobs.

“Our educated children are wandering in search of employment. They have degrees and qualifications but no opportunities,” he said.

The former deputy chief minister also raised concerns over the loss of fertile agricultural land along the Chenab, particularly in vulnerable areas, and called for the construction of protective walls and permanent bunds.

He demanded timely compensation for farmers who had already suffered losses and urged the administration to identify vulnerable stretches and initiate protective works.

Chand also criticised the delay in completing the Jourian-Pallanwala road and other development works in the area.

He said several projects, including the road up to Jourian, a bridge over Jourian Nallah and widening of Khour market, had been initiated during his tenure but remained incomplete.

“Almost 12 years have passed and the people are still waiting for the completion of these basic development works,” he said, demanding that the Jourian-Pallanwala road be taken up on priority.

He also sought a clear and time-bound policy for regularisation of daily-wage workers, saying they had been waiting for job security and a resolution of their demands for years.

“Daily wagers have served the government for years. The government must fulfil its commitments and formulate a clear and time-bound policy for their regularisation,” Chand said.

Chand said the Congress would continue to raise issues concerning people at the grassroots level and urged party workers to remain connected with residents and visit villages to understand their problems.

He also appealed to people in Akhnoor to support the Congress in the forthcoming Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections.

PCC General Secretary Narinder Sharma, Master Rashpal, Captain Kalidass, Madan Lal Sharma, Somraj Sharma, K K Bhagat, Bittu Chib, Bodhraj Sharma, Sham Lal, Rohit Kumar and Saidass were among those present..

05/09/2026

25,000 MT of apples moved by rail last season

J&K horticulture department seeks wider use of freight services as fruit season peaks; stakeholders discuss booking, logistics, loading arrangements to reduce dependence on road transport.

Srinagar, Sep 5 : With Kashmir’s fruit season approaching its peak, the Directorate of Horticulture Planning and Marketing on Saturday held a stakeholder consultation in Srinagar on expanding the use of railway freight and Roll-on-Roll-off (Ro-Ro) services to transport horticultural produce to markets across the country.

Around 25,000 metric tonnes of apples were transported by rail from Kashmir during the previous season, according to the department, highlighting the growing role of the railway network as an alternative to road transportation.

The meeting, held at Rajbagh under the chairmanship of Director Horticulture Planning and Marketing Ghulam Jeelani Zargar, brought together representatives of Northern Railway, the Horticulture Department, fruit and vegetable market committees, growers’ associations, traders, aggregators and logistics service providers.
The discussions focused on how growers and traders could make greater use of railway freight during the peak season, including the existing operational mechanism, booking procedures and logistics requirements.

An Assistant Commercial Manager from Northern Railway made a presentation on the freight services available for horticultural produce from Kashmir, including the procedures for booking consignments and the requirements for using the services.

Participants also reviewed problems encountered during the previous season and discussed measures to improve the movement of fruit by rail.

The President of the Fruit Association Sopore highlighted operational and logistical bottlenecks faced during the previous season and called for timely intervention to address them, saying this would allow growers and traders to make more effective use of railway services.

Aggregators and logistics operators shared their experience of transporting fruit by rail and said they would continue to provide what they described as ethical, transparent and grower-friendly services aimed at protecting growers’ interests while ensuring efficient movement of produce.

Zargar said greater use of rail freight could help strengthen the transportation and marketing system for horticultural produce, reduce logistical difficulties and facilitate the timely movement of fruit to markets outside Jammu and Kashmir.

The consultation was held in pursuance of directions from the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, with the stated objective of identifying transportation options that are efficient, economical and reliable for the horticulture sector, particularly during the peak fruit season.

All Valley President Bashir Ahmad Bashir welcomed the department’s initiative, saying rail transportation would provide growers with an additional option for moving their produce and stressing the need for continued coordination among stakeholders.

The department said closer coordination would be required among Northern Railway, horticulture authorities, market committees, growers, traders, aggregators and logistics operators. It also stressed timely dissemination of information on freight services, booking procedures and loading and unloading arrangements.

The Directorate said it would facilitate a coordinated mechanism to increase the use of railway freight, with the broader aim of reducing dependence on road transportation and ensuring timely movement of perishable horticultural produce to major consuming markets.

It said the mechanism would also seek to safeguard the interests of fruit growers and traders of Jammu and Kashmir..

05/09/2026

‘We know the strategy’: Altaf Bukhari on statehood, jobs, free power.

Asks those citing lack of powers to ‘take the decision'.

Srinagar, September 5 : Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari on Saturday questioned the assurances being made on Jammu and Kashmir, saying people could not be expected to accept promises without action, and called for an early end to the region’s statehood uncertainty, release of youth and resolution of its financial crisis.

Speaking to reporters, Bukhari said he hoped the issue of statehood would be resolved soon and that young people would be released.

“I pray that our youth get released soon and that the financial crisis here also gets resolved,” he said.

His remarks came alongside a broader challenge to those who, he said, were taking shelter behind the argument that they did not have the power to act.

“Those who are hiding behind the fact that we are not able to do anything, we will find out whether they will take the decision or not,” Bukhari said.

He questioned the credibility of assurances on employment and electricity, referring specifically to a decision for two lakh jobs and a promise of free electricity.

“We won’t accept it. Why? Have we been deceived? We know the way. We know what the strategy is,” he said.

Bukhari also framed the political debate around the Constitution, saying political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir should speak in constitutional terms rather than simply adopt the language of the Centre.

“Here, everyone has to speak the language that is in the Constitution,” he said.

“If the person who speaks in the Constitution is being told to speak the language of the Central government, then tell him to speak the language of 1977.”

Bukhari’s remarks bring together three issues that have remained central to political discourse in Jammu and Kashmir—statehood, employment and the restoration of what political parties describe as the region’s constitutional and political rights..

05/09/2026

Fresh snowfall in upper Kashmir as weather takes sudden turn; plains receive rain.

Srinagar, Sept 5 : A sudden change in weather brought the season’s first light snowfall to higher reaches of Kashmir, including Gulmarg and Sonamarg, while widespread rains in the plains brought down temperatures and made the weather pleasant across Jammu and Kashmir.

According to the Meteorological Department, light snowfall was recorded in higher reaches of Bandipora and Ganderbal districts, including Gumri and Zojila, marking the first snowfall of the season in the region.

The higher reaches around Gumri and Zojila received light snow, covering the mountain slopes with a thin white blanket and bringing a noticeable chill to the area.

The snowfall and rain have resulted in a perceptible drop in temperatures in the higher reaches, with the weather showing early signs of the approaching colder season.

In the plains of Kashmir, several areas received fresh rainfall, while Jammu city and other parts of the Jammu region also experienced spells of rain, including heavy overnight showers in some areas.

The weather change provided relief from the recent warmth, with residents experiencing cooler and more pleasant conditions.

The Meteorological Department has forecast generally dry weather over Jammu and Kashmir during the next five days, although partly cloudy conditions with the possibility of light to moderate rain at isolated places are expected during the next two days before improvement.

Meanwhile, a variation in maximum temperatures was recorded across the Valley on Friday. Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 33.5 degrees Celsius, while Pahalgam and Gulmarg recorded 25.8 degrees Celsius and 21.2 degrees Celsius, respectively.

In the Jammu region, Jammu city recorded a maximum temperature of 33.1 degrees Celsius.

The weather department said temperatures are likely to decline slightly following the recent spell of rain and snowfall, while the overall weather situation continues to be monitored.

The first snowfall in the higher reaches in early September has added to indications of an early transition towards colder weather in the mountains, although conditions in the plains remain comparatively warm..

05/09/2026

Teachers must nurture generations driven by scientific temper, 'Nation First' spirit: President Murmu.

Srinagar, Sept 5 : President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday called upon teachers to nurture generations driven by scientific temper, concern for human welfare and the spirit of “Nation First”, saying their sacred responsibility extends beyond academics to shaping good human beings.

In an article titled “Shaping Minds, Building the Future” on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, Murmu said students who achieve prosperity and dignity while upholding ethical values in their thoughts and actions represent the true success of a teacher.

She said India was steadily moving towards its goal of becoming a developed nation with social inclusion as a key priority, and teachers had a crucial role in the journey as they shape the intellectual and moral character of future generations.

The President urged teachers to nurture students who understand the importance of the country’s cultural heritage and traditions, adopt a scientific outlook, work for the welfare of humanity, promote the concept of Antyodaya, protect the environment and all living beings, and strive for both individual and collective progress.

She also called upon teachers to instil in students a “Nation First” spirit so that they can discharge their responsibilities towards nation-building and development more effectively.

Murmu said parents and guardians place immense trust in teachers when they send their children to school, expecting educators to treat them like their own children and take responsibility for their safety, education and overall development.

“It is the duty of every teacher to uphold this sacred trust,” she said.

The President urged teachers to ensure that their attitude, conduct and behaviour do not create fear or anxiety among children. Their conduct, she said, should neither undermine students’ confidence nor make them develop a sense of inferiority.

A good teacher helps students realise their full potential and equips them to achieve their best in life, Murmu said.

She emphasised that encouraging independent thinking, nurturing curiosity, promoting the habit of asking questions and strengthening students’ ability to debate, reason and make decisions were among the most important and fulfilling aspects of teaching.

Such encouraging and creative education, she said, would help the country produce successful entrepreneurs, capable scientists, creative artists and responsible citizens equipped to find innovative solutions to the challenges of the future.

Recalling the role played by her own teachers, Murmu said a loving and dedicated teacher could awaken the immense potential within a student and inspire them to move forward.

She said encouragement from teachers gives students the courage to face the most difficult circumstances and the confidence to pursue even the most ambitious goals.

Teachers, she noted, are not merely responsible for completing the syllabus but play a far greater role in shaping the personality and future of their students.

The President also appealed to all citizens to always hold sincere and hardworking teachers in the highest regard..

05/09/2026

District Administration Srinagar Organises Awareness Programme on Growing Drug Menace
Srinagar, September 5, 2026:
District Administration Srinagar organised an awareness programme on the growing menace of drug abuse and the importance of drug de-addiction on September 5, 2026, as part of the implementation of the IEC Action Plan-IV.
The programme was held at the Conference Hall of Holy Faith Presentation School, Canal Avenue Rawalpora Srinagar where students and staff participated in an informative session aimed at creating awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse and the measures required to prevent and combat this growing social challenge.
The programme was attended by Dr. Bushra from the Department of Health Services, Sehar Qureshi, Counsellor, Social Welfare Department, along with Snowber Khan and Nafeh Bhat from the Social Welfare Department.
The speakers highlighted the physical, psychological and social consequences of drug abuse and sensitised the students about the importance of making responsible choices. The session also focused on preventive and remedial measures, the role of counselling and the importance of seeking timely support to overcome addiction.
The speakers urged students to stay away from drugs and contribute towards building a healthy, responsible and drug-free society. The central message of the programme was:
“Say No to Drugs, Yes to Life.”
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Shah Muzammil, Incharge Secondary Department, Holy Faith Presentation School, who expressed gratitude to the visiting officials and all those who contributed to making the awareness programme meaningful and impactful.

04/09/2026

Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi Meets Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti discusses Water Supply Schemes in Budgam.

Delhi, September 4 : HMLA Budgam, Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi, called on Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Dr. Raj Bhushan Chowdary and apprised him of the overall situation regarding water supply in the Budgam constituency.

During the meeting, Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi highlighted several pending water supply schemes, including Arath-Churpora WSS Chatbug Wadwan WSS, Hurr - Zoorigund WSS, Ichgam WSS, Paller-Lakripora WSS , Ghariand Khurd WSS and Humhama WSS. He conveyed the growing concern and anxiety among the local population over the continued delay in completion of these important schemes.

Aga Muntazir urged the Union Minister to personally intervene and ensure that these Water Supply Schemes are completed and made functional at the earliest, enabling the people of Budgam constituency to receive safe and uninterrupted drinking water.

Aga Muntazir also briefed the Union Minister about the acute water scarcity being faced by the people of Nowgam Sumbal in District Bandipora, and urged for necessary intervention to address the issue and ensure adequate and reliable water supply to the area.

He also raised the issue of pending bills amounting to hundreds of crores of rupees owed to contractors and urged that the outstanding liabilities be cleared without further delay.

The Union Minister assured Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi that he would look into the matters raised and extend every possible assistance for addressing the concerns related to water supply..

04/09/2026

Four SKUAST-K students bag research fellowships in Japan.

Srinagar, Sep 4 : Four students from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir have been selected for competitive research fellowships in Japan, advancing the institution’s international academic engagements. The selections take place amid expanding educational ties between India and Japan, which include a mutual framework aiming to host 10,000 Indian students and researchers over the next five years.

The selected scholars include doctoral student Tabish Jaan and master’s student Misbah Fayaz, both pursuing biotechnology under the supervision of Dr. Sajad Majeed Zargar, Head of the Division of Plant Biotechnology. From the discipline of plant pathology, doctoral scholar Sayima Nargis, working under the guidance of Dr. Tariq Rasool, along with master's graduate Nulevino Iralu, who completed her degree under the supervision of Dr. Aflaq Hameed, have also secured placements.

Tabish Jaan, Misbah Fayaz, and Sayima Nargis have been awarded the JST-LOTUS Fellowship for two years, one year, and three years respectively, while Nulevino Iralu earned a four-year Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship. During their tenures across Japanese research institutes, the scholars will focus on molecular biology and biotechnology applications aimed at mitigating biotic and abiotic stresses in crops and addressing critical nutritional challenges.

During their tenures at research institutes across Japan, the scholars will focus on molecular biology and biotechnology applications aimed at mitigating biotic and abiotic stresses in crops and improving nutritional security. The programs will grant them direct access to Japanese laboratory infrastructure, research methodologies, and collaborative developmental projects.

Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai commended the students and their academic mentors, observing that the fellowships align with the university's ongoing efforts to build sustained institutional links with global scientific organisations..

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