Jammu & Kashmir

L-G Manoj Sinha virtually opens Bailey bridge on the Karol-Maitra road

Leh Apex Body (LAB) will exclude political party leaders from talks with the Centre. Thupstan Chhewang will lead negotiations. Sonam Wangchuk might not participate. LAB aims to resolve demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion, hoping for renewed dialogue.

Pawan Kumar, a visually impaired archer from J&K, will compete in the Para World Archery Championship-2025 with financial aid from the SMVDSB. He trains at the SMVD Sports Complex, which previously produced two Arjuna Awardee para archers. The board supports over 150 athletes and has an accredited archery academy.

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly's Environment Committee wants mandatory environmental science in schools. It emphasized flood preparedness and urged consulting experts for a safeguarding strategy. The committee reviewed flood control measures, sought reports on related works, and planned awareness programs and site visits.

The State Investigation Agency arrested Zafraan Khan, a narcotics smuggler, in a narco-terror case. Khan allegedly smuggled drugs from across the Line of Control, using proceeds to fund terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. The arrest aims to dismantle the narco-terror module and track related linkages.

The Jammu Division of the Railway Board will hold a 'Cleanliness is Service' campaign from September 17 to October 2, aligning with the Swachh Bharat Mission. Activities will occur daily. Divisional Railway Manager Vivek Kumar initiated the campaign by administering a cleanliness pledge, emphasizing the collective effort to honor Mahatma Gandhi's legacy.

After light vehicles, heavy traffic also resumes from Srinagar to Jammu

Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, visited Poonch district's Kalaban village due to land subsidence. He sanctioned Rs 38 lakh in immediate relief and Rs 50 lakh from SDRF. Over 1,000 residents were displaced, with nearly 100 homes, a graveyard, and a mosque damaged. Relief camps and aid are being provided.

The Vaishno Devi pilgrimage restarted after a landslide closure, with 2,500 pilgrims visiting on Wednesday. The yatra was suspended again due to heavy rain, potentially resuming Thursday if weather permits. Pilgrims, delayed by weather and the landslide, are expected in larger numbers for the upcoming Navratri festival.

Bhat is likely to be buried in his ancestral graveyard in Sopore, say sources close to the family

The search operation has been launched by the Special Operations Group of local police and CRPF in Dholka-Sanyal nursery area

Shrine board to review situation, decision to be taken accordingly about allowing pilgrims on the track for the yatra on Thursday

The programme aimed to empower grassroots craft producers by introducing them to evolving consumer preferences, branding tools and value-added packaging techniques.

The MMU stressed that Waqf “is not merely about property but about religious trust and service to Allah.”

The incident took place in the Sarore area of the Bari Brahmana belt, when a criminal, Lahu Gujjar, along with his accomplice, fired at one Gulab Din, they said.

The Samba district administration aided over 200 stranded truck drivers and conductors on the Jammu-Pathankot Highway. A free medical camp provided healthcare due to weather and flood-related disruptions. The initiative, organized with the health department, offered examinations, medications, and screenings. Stranded drivers expressed gratitude for the support.

Commissioner Yadav inspected a flood-prone area in Jammu after residents reported recurring waterlogging. The existing drain's low walls and encroachments were identified as key issues causing flooding in over 200 homes. Yadav assured a permanent solution, including drain demarcation, widening, and wall strengthening, urging residents to remove encroachments.

Traffic resumed from Jammu to Srinagar, with restrictions on light vehicles and heavy vehicles proceeding later. The Jammu-Srinagar highway is severely damaged due to recent floods and landslides, particularly in Udhampur, causing supply shortages and disrupting business, especially during the festival and fruit seasons.

Says committed to ensuring that no part of Union Territory remains disconnected

The National Conference requested a one-month extension for Income Tax Returns due to severe flooding in North India. They also urged waiving interest on late payments. They criticized the government's one-day extension as insufficient, given the lack of infrastructure and basic services.

Kashmir's IGP Birdi reviewed the security situation. He stressed stronger investigations, especially in narcotics and terrorism cases, and directed intensified area domination, night patrols, and surveillance. He emphasized market checking and safeguarding citizens' rights through transparency and timely case resolution.

Villages in Jammu's Pir Panjal and Shivalik ranges are sinking due to land subsidence, forcing over 3,000 residents to evacuate. Cracks in homes, damaged fields, and the threat of collapse are widespread. Officials are assessing the damage and providing temporary shelter, but the future of affected villages is uncertain.

An inquiry into the August 26 Vaishno Devi landslide, which killed 34, is overdue. The inquiry report, due within two weeks, hasn't been released, drawing criticism for lack of transparency. Concerns exist about the pilgrimage route's damage and the handling of the incident. Yatra resumes September 17th, weather permitting.

The Jammu-Srinagar highway closure due to damage from rainfall is crippling Kashmir's apple industry. Apple growers face significant losses, sparking protests and political disputes. The government is working to restore the highway, but growers worry about continued delays.

A law student was injured when a bomb that he was allegedly assembling exploded on September 10