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01/09/2026

01/09/2026

News Flash : Delhi-bound IndiGo flight’s engine fails mid-air, it declares full emergency

An IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight made an emergency landing at the Manohar International Airport (MOPA) on Tuesday after a mid-air engine failure. This prompted Air Traffic Control (ATC) to briefly declare a full emergency, sources said. Shortly after takeoff at 9:16 am, the plane experienced a technical problem with one of its engines, following which the pilot routed back to Goa.

01/09/2026

News Flash : MBBS Interns Continue Stipend Protest Across J&K for Second Day

Shabir Bhat

Srinagar, Sep 1, KNT: MBBS interns across Jammu and Kashmir continued their protest for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, pressing the government to revise their monthly internship stipend to ₹30,000.

The interns held peaceful demonstrations at medical institutions across the Union Territory, reiterating their demand for a substantial revision in the stipend and implementation of the pending demand.

The agitation continued despite Health Minister Sakina Itoo stating that the interns’ demand was genuine and that the proposal for an increase had already been processed and forwarded to the Finance Department for examination of its financial implications.

The protesting interns, however, have maintained that repeated assurances have failed to bring any concrete decision and have decided to continue their agitation until the stipend is actually revised.

The interns have argued that the existing stipend does not adequately reflect the workload, responsibilities and clinical services performed by them during their internship.

The second day of protests saw interns carrying placards and raising slogans in support of their demand, while calling upon the government to take a time-bound decision on the pending stipend revision.

The interns have also maintained that their agitation is not directed against patients or healthcare services, but is aimed at seeking what they describe as a fair and dignified stipend for the work performed during their internship. [KNT]

30/08/2026

Shopian Police Attach Residential House Worth ₹16.77 Lakh Acquired Through Drug Trafficking Proceeds

Ajaz Dar

Shopian, Aug 30: In a continued crackdown on narcotics-related activities, Shopian Police have attached a residential house worth ₹16,77,448 allegedly acquired through proceeds generated from the illegal trade of drugs and narcotics.
The property belongs to Hilal Ahmad Dar, son of Gh Ahmad Dar, a resident of Vehil,

Shopian, and has been attached in connection with FIR No. 80/2024 registered at Police Station Shopian.
The attachment proceedings were conducted in the presence of a duly constituted police team, Executive Magistrate, Lambardar and Chowkidar, with officials ensuring compliance with the prescribed legal procedures and maintaining transparency throughout the process.

Shopian Police said the action is part of its ongoing efforts to dismantle the financial networks supporting the illegal drug trade by targeting not only those involved in narcotics-related offences but also assets allegedly generated through illicit activities.

Police have urged the general public to come forward and share any information regarding drug trafficking or other narcotics-related activities with the authorities.[KNT]

30/08/2026

Nepal flash flood Update : death toll rises to 675

29/08/2026

Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad broke down in tears while speaking about jailed ex-teammate and former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and appealed for his release. "He is an honest man. He is not someone who engages in corrupt practices," Miandad said. Questioning Imran's continued imprisonment, he added, "What will happen if you let him out?"

20/07/2026

Smart city : Visuals from Maisuma Srinagar where heavy rain trigger water logging

03/06/2026

Good news for apple growers of Kulgam and nearby areas.

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26/05/2026

District President BJP Raja Waseem Greets People on the Eid ul Adha

23/05/2026

Janta Dal United (JD(U)) Jammu and Kashmir UT State General Secretary and Party Spokesperson, Abrar Ahmed Bhat, has appealed to the Government to release the salaries and pending dues of Government employees before the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.

Abrar Ahmed Bhat said that Eid-ul-Adha is an important religious festival, and thousands of Government employees and their families are facing financial difficulties due to delayed payments. He urged the administration to ensure that salaries are credited on time so that employees can celebrate the festival with dignity and happiness.

He further stated that timely disbursement of salaries and benefits would provide much-needed relief to employees and help them manage Eid-related expenses.
He appealed to the concerned authorities to take immediate action in this regard in the larger interest of Government employees across Jammu and Kashmir