The Muslim Kashmir

15/09/2026

Jammu Kashmir Govt To Table Three Major Reform Bills in Autumn Assembly Session

14/09/2026

Javed Rana lays foundation stone for macadamization of Chajjala to Ramkund road in Mendhar

MENDHAR, SEPTEMBER 14: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today laid the foundation stone for macadamization of road from Chajjala to Ramkund, Mendhar.

The project will be executed by the Public Works (R&B) Department under Cities & Towns Programme at an estimated cost of Rs. 40.00 Lacs.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the Government is committed to provide better road connectivity to the people of remote and far-flung areas. He said that macadamization of this road will provide much needed relief to the locals by improving connectivity and boosting economic activities in the area.

He directed the executing agency to complete the work within stipulated time frame with quality as per prescribed standards.

Among others, senior officers of PWD (R&B), district administration and large number of locals were present on the occasion.

14/09/2026

CM Omar Abdullah meets Legislators, other deputations at Civil Secretariat

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met a number of legislators, delegations and individuals at the Civil Secretariat here and discussed issues of public importance.

The Chief Minister met MLA Sonawari Hilal Akbar Lone along with a delegation. The delegation raised various developmental issues and public welfare concerns pertaining to the constituency.

MLA Khansahib Saif-ud-Din Bhat also called on the Chief Minister and apprised him of several constituency-specific issues.

The Chief Minister also met Director, ICAR-Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (CITH), Srinagar, M.K. Verma, and Deputy Director, National Horticulture Board, Ashok Kumar. The delegation discussed various matters concerning the functioning and development of the Centre with the Chief Minister.

14/09/2026

DC Srinagar reviews progress of ongoing, proposed Disaster mitigation projects & measures

Stresses robust disaster preparedness, strengthened response mechanism across district

SRINAGAR SEPTEMBER 14:- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, who is also the Chairman of District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) today chaired a meeting here at Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex to reviews progress of ongoing and proposed disaster mitigation projects and measures aimed at strengthening the district’s emergency response mechanism.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Superintending Engineer R&B, Tatheer Manzoor, Superintending Engineer, R&B, Shabir Ahmad, Superintending Engineer PHE Hydraulic, Er. Ambreen Anjum, SDM West, Irfan Bahadur, SDM West, Zuber Ahmad, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Umar Gulzar, Executive Engineer I&FC, Shuja Ahmad, Executive Engineer, LCMA, all Tehsildars and other concerned.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner conducted a detailed review of key interventions proposed under the Disaster Mitigation Plan, including installation of Automatic Water Level Recorders (AWLRs) at identified locations, strengthening of vulnerable stretches along Dachigam Nallah, Tailbal Nallah and River Jhelum, equalization of bunds and slopes along the Jhelum, earthquake assessment of critical infrastructure and responsive mitigation measures for flash floods, landslides and earthquakes in vulnerable higher reaches of Srinagar district.

On the occasion, the DC directed the concerned departments to identify and incorporate all measures requiring immediate intervention and strengthen preparedness to effectively tackle any eventuality arising from landslides, cloudbursts and flood-like situations. He emphasized the need for a prompt, coordinated and effective response mechanism across the district involving all concerned Departments.

The DC further stressed the need to reinforce disaster mitigation measures along Dachigam Nallah, Gandbal, Doodganga Nallah and other vulnerable locations across the District. He directed the concerned Departments to undertake priority based assessments of these areas and implement necessary mitigation projects to reduce vulnerability and enhance resilience against natural disasters.

The meeting also reviewed the preparedness and action plans of various Departments for responding to natural disasters and emergencies, with emphasis on minimizing response time, ensuring effective inter-departmental coordination and safeguarding lives and property.

14/09/2026

CM Omar Abdullah reviews health sector reforms in J&K

CM directs Health Department to address gaps in manpower, equipment and healthcare infrastructure

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting to review the health sector reforms and the roadmap for further strengthening healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir.

The meeting was attended by Minister for Health & Medical Education Sakina Itoo, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta and Commissioner Secretary, Health & Medical Education, M. Raju.

Director SKIMS; Principals of all Government Medical Colleges of J&K; Principal SKIMS Medical College & Hospital, Mission Director National Health Mission J&K; Managing Director J&K Medical Supplies Corporation Limited; Commissioner Food & Drug Administration and other concerned officers also attended the meeting. Officers stationed outside Srinagar participated through video conferencing.

Detailed presentations were made by the respective heads of the Advisory Committee on various aspects of the health sector, including healthcare infrastructure, medical education, specialized healthcare services, digital health, public health and human resource requirements.

The meeting reviewed the progress made in strengthening healthcare infrastructure and services across J&K and took stock of the requirements and priorities for further improvement in the sector.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister appreciated the Health Department for the steps taken over the last nearly two years to address man power shortages as well as infrastructure and equipment deficiencies.

“I appreciate all the steps that the Health Department has taken over the last almost two years, both in terms of addressinginfrastructure and equipment deficiencies,” he said.

Chief Minister advised the department to focus on filling up critical gaps in the system as per the expected budgetary allocations and the report of the Advisory Committee would serve as the road map in this direction. CM said that the elaborate and extensive reforms plan would require huge funding and the report on the reforms to be undertaken suggest what should our healthcare system look like in an ideal situation but the financial resources required may not be available in one go. CM underlined the need to prioritize and plan which components need more immediate attention besides improving the basic facilities of primary & secondary health-care system.

The Chief Minister, who is also holding the Finance portfolio, assured the Health Department of continued support for further strengthening the sector.

“As I am currently looking after the Finance Department as well, I reassure the department and particularly the Minister concerned that whatever we can do from the Finance Department to continue this improvement in the Health Department, we will do,” he said.

The meeting also reviewed the functioning and requirements of Government Medical Colleges, SKIMS and other tertiary and district-level healthcare institutions, with particular focus on improving patient care, infrastructure, equipment, medical education and specialized services.

The discussions covered a wide range of areas, including cancer care, medical education and seat capacity, digital health services, oral healthcare, food safety, mental health and drug de-addiction, liver transplant services, nutritional support and geriatric care.

14/09/2026

Div Com Kashmir chairs meeting to address Potable Water Issues of Railway authorities

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 14: In pursuance to directions of Chief Secretary J&K, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to address the potable water supply issues at Budgam and Nowgam Railway Stations.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Additional Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Chief Engineer PHE, Superintending Engineers PHE, and senior officers from the Railways.

During the meeting, Railway authorities apprised the chair that water being lifted from the nearby source does not meet potable standards and requested a clean drinking water supply for staff usage and for filling trains.

Taking cognizance of the issue, the Divisional Commissioner directed the concerned PHE officers to tap water from an alternative source identified by field officers, located 2.5 km upstream.

He directed the Superintending Engineer, PHE Circle Budgam, to work out the capital expenditure for laying the new supply pipeline and to float tenders within ten days, in consultation with Railway authorities.

Regarding water supply to Nowgam Railway Station, the Divisional Commissioner directed SE PHE Budgam to expedite the completion of the lift water supply scheme.

On a separate issue regarding macadamization of the access road to Parrypora Colony near the Railway line, the Divisional Commissioner instructed ADC Budgam to conduct a joint site visit along with Revenue officials, Railway officers and representatives of the colony to ascertain land ownership of the road stretch and take appropriate action for providing road access to the residents.

14/09/2026

Deputy Chief Minister visits Machail, reviews development works; lays foundation stone for PWD guest house

KISHTWAR, SEPTEMBER 14: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today on the first day of his 2-day visit to Kishtwar district, visited Tehsil Machail, Sub Division Paddar and reviewed the ongoing development works there.

During his visit, he paid obeisance at the Shri Machail Mata Ji Temple and laid the foundation stone for construction of a PWD guest house near Shri Machail Mata Ji Bhawan. The guest house is estimated to be constructed at a cost of Rs 3.75 crore.

The facility is aimed at strengthening the accommodation infrastructure at Machail and supporting the requirements associated with the area.

14/09/2026

14/09/2026

Jammu Climbs in Air Quality Ranking, Srinagar Slips to 26th

14/09/2026

J&K Fully Integrated With India, Says Amit Shah; UCC to Be Expanded Across NDA States Before 2029

MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 14: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said Jammu and Kashmir is now fully integrated with India, asserting that the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A was carried out without bloodshed or the firing of a single bullet.

Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Shah outlined what he termed major achievements of the Central Government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, touching upon Jammu and Kashmir, terrorism, the Uniform Civil Code, Naxalism, the Northeast, criminal justice reforms, infiltration and the anti-drug campaign.

UCC to Be Implemented in 21 NDA-Ruled States Before 2029

Shah said the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in all 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA before 2029.

He said the UCC had already been introduced in some states and maintained that the government would work towards extending it to other NDA-ruled states before the next Lok Sabha elections.

The Home Minister also highlighted the abolition of triple talaq, saying the measure had ensured equal rights for Muslim women.

‘Kashmir Fully Integrated With India’

On Jammu and Kashmir, Shah described the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A as a major achievement of the government.

He said the constitutional changes were implemented without bloodshed, and asserted that Jammu and Kashmir had consequently become fully integrated with the rest of the country.

Shah linked the decision to the government’s wider national-security approach and its efforts to strengthen India’s territorial and constitutional unity.

Zero Tolerance Policy Towards Terrorism

The Home Minister reiterated the government’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, citing the surgical strikes, air strikes and Operation Sindoor as examples of India’s response to terror threats.

He said these operations demonstrated India’s determination to protect its national security and respond firmly to attacks against the country.

Government Claims Major Progress Against Naxalism

Shah also spoke about the government’s efforts to tackle Left-Wing Extremism, claiming that five decades of Naxalism had been brought to an end.

He said the Centre had also signed more than 14 peace agreements in the Northeast, while over 9,000 people had surrendered.

According to Shah, the region was now moving towards greater peace, stability and development.

Criminal Justice System Undergoing Major Reforms

Highlighting reforms in the criminal justice system, Shah said the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) had strengthened the country’s legal framework.

He claimed that several states had recorded an increase of nearly 30 per cent in conviction rates in a single year.

Shah further said the government was working towards creating a system capable of ensuring that justice is delivered within three years.

Centre Consults Allies Over NRC in Manipur

On the proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur, Shah said the Centre was consulting its allies and political parties in the state.

He said a final decision would be announced after the ongoing consultations were completed.

Illegal Infiltration: Shah Says Deportation Process Will Continue

Responding to questions about the detection of alleged illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators, including in Mumbai, Shah said the government would not disclose the methods being used to identify them.

He reiterated the Centre’s position that illegal infiltrators would be identified individually and deported in accordance with the law.

Anti-Drug Campaign to Be Taken to Grassroots

Shah also highlighted the government’s Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, saying he would visit different states as part of efforts to strengthen the nationwide campaign against drug abuse.

He stressed the need to take the campaign to the grassroots level and expressed confidence that the country would eventually overcome the drug menace.

Shah’s remarks covered a wide range of issues, including Jammu and Kashmir, national security, terrorism, UCC, Naxalism, the Northeast, criminal justice reforms, illegal infiltration and the fight against drugs. (KNC)