{"success":true,"category":{"id":14,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","description":null,"icon":null,"image":"https:\/\/earthnewsbharat.com\/media\/categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp"},"data":[{"id":2531,"title":"Sakina Itoo To Move Resolution On TET Issue In J&K Assembly","slug":"sakina-itoo-to-move-resolution-on-tet-issue-in-jk-assembly","excerpt":null,"content":"

Srinagar, Sept 5:<\/strong> Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday said the government will move a resolution in the upcoming Assembly session seeking support on the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) issue amid concerns among in-service teachers following a Supreme Court ruling making the test mandatory.<\/p>

Itoo said the government has already approached the Supreme Court with a review petition seeking reconsideration of its order requiring all in-service teachers of primary and upper-primary classes to qualify the TET.<\/p>

\u201cThe teachers are in a lot of depression. The children's education is being disturbed. When a teacher is mentally disturbed, how can he teach children?\u201d Itoo said.<\/p>

She stressed that the issue was not simply about appearing for an examination but also concerned the dignity and honour of teachers.<\/p>

\u201cFor us, the most important thing is that the test doesn't matter. This is a matter of a teacher's honour,\u201d the minister said, adding that teachers who prepare millions of children for examinations should not be placed under such pressure.<\/p>

Itoo said the government would seek the Assembly's backing on the matter.<\/p>

\u201cAfter the Assembly begins, I will bring a resolution. We will get that resolution passed in the majority, so that the teachers who are depressed can come out of their depression and teach children properly,\u201d she said.<\/p>

The issue follows the Supreme Court's May 29 ruling that made clearing the TET mandatory for in-service teachers. The court, however, allowed such teachers time until August 31, 2028, to qualify the examination and continue in service.<\/p>

The ruling has caused concern among a large section of in-service teachers in Jammu and Kashmir, who have been seeking relief from the mandatory TET requirement.<\/p>

Last week, the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union Government to grant a full and permanent exemption from the TET to government school teachers appointed before August 23, 2010.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/b2d4a68f-785b-47e8-bd2b-07873c0f259b.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-05T10:13:46.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Sakina Itoo To Move Resolution On TET Issue In J&K Assembly","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":336,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-05T10:13:46.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-05T10:13:46.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2526,"title":"J&K Police Identifies Terrorist Killed In Operation Ashdar As Pakistani National","slug":"jk-police-identifies-terrorist-killed-in-operation-ashdar-as-pakistani-national","excerpt":null,"content":"

Srinagar, Sept 5:<\/strong> Jammu and Kashmir Police has identified the terrorist killed during Operation Ashdar as Yasir, a Pakistani national affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).<\/p>

In a post on social media, the police said the identity of the slain terrorist was established following the operation. The post carried the message, \u201cYou Can Run But You Can\u2019t Hide!\u201d<\/p>

According to police, Yasir was a Pakistani national and associated with the proscribed terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba.<\/p>

The development comes amid intensified counter-terrorism operations across Jammu and Kashmir to track and neutralise foreign militants operating in the region.<\/p>

The police also tagged the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir in its social media post.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/648562e3-f7d5-4c17-bba6-3ca0af9697a1.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-05T09:02:26.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"J&K Police Identifies Terrorist Killed In Operation Ashdar As Pakistani National","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":280,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":1,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-05T09:02:26.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-05T09:02:26.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2524,"title":"Genetic Study To Trace Origin, Spread Of Resurging Wild Boars In Kashmir","slug":"genetic-study-to-trace-origin-spread-of-resurging-wild-boars-in-kashmir","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, Sept 5:<\/strong> Scientists in Kashmir have launched a genetic study to determine the origin, population history and spread of wild boars that have resurfaced in various parts of the Kashmir Valley.<\/p>

Professor Khursheed Ahmed, Head of the Division of Wildlife Sciences at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), said a sample of the animal has already been collected and genetic analysis will be conducted to establish its links with wild boar populations in Jammu and other parts of mainland India.<\/p>

\u201cWe want to establish genetically whether their relatedness is with the main population in Jammu or mainland India, or with populations on the other side of Kashmir, beyond the Line of Control,\u201d he said.<\/p>

The study comes amid increasing concerns over the growing presence of wild boars in the Valley, with farmers in several areas reporting extensive damage to agricultural and vegetable crops.<\/p>

Wild boar is not considered native to Kashmir and was declared locally extinct in the region in the 1980s. According to Professor Khursheed, the species was introduced during the reign of Maharaja Gulab Singh, particularly in forest areas around Dachigam National Park and adjoining regions for hunting.<\/p>

The species resurfaced in Kashmir in 2013, when three wild boars were reported in Dachigam, nearly three decades after the last sighting in 1984.<\/p>

The ongoing study will initially examine the genetic relationship between the Kashmir population and wild boars in Jammu. Researchers will subsequently study the population genetics of wild boars across different parts of the Valley.<\/p>

\u201cWe are going to see the population genetics\u2014whether the populations in the north and south, as well as those in between, are mixing or remain separate,\u201d Khursheed said.<\/p>

The research is expected to determine whether wild boars found across Kashmir belong to a single interconnected population or comprise separate populations. It could also provide insights into gene flow, movement patterns and the factors driving the species\u2019 expansion.<\/p>

Khursheed said the university recently initiated the study and the genetic analysis is expected to take around five to six months. A population census is also planned, as the exact number of wild boars currently present in Kashmir is not known.<\/p>

Wild boar incursions have been reported from several parts of the Valley. In Bandipora\u2019s Ajas area, for instance, widespread incidents prompted the district administration to consult the wildlife department at SKUAST-K.<\/p>

Experts informed the administration that the species was not native to Kashmir and could potentially be declared \u201cvermin\u201d under provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, which would permit measures to control its population.<\/p>

However, Khursheed stressed that a scientific assessment of the population was necessary before any such action could be considered.<\/p>

\u201cIf range expansion has happened, how it has happened and what factors are responsible for this expansion\u2014we have to study that also,\u201d he said.<\/p>

He noted that wild boars are fast-breeding animals, with females capable of producing large litters. Camera-trap images have recorded as many as 14 young ones accompanying a female, highlighting the species\u2019 potential to multiply rapidly.<\/p>

Experts have also suggested that rising temperatures could be contributing to the species\u2019 resurgence in Kashmir, as wild boars may previously have struggled to survive the Valley\u2019s traditionally colder climatic conditions.<\/p>

The genetic study is expected to provide scientific evidence about the origin, genetic connectivity and expansion of wild boars in Kashmir, while helping authorities assess their potential ecological and agricultural impact.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/c3163868-c459-4eed-b475-4d64cac0fc2e.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-05T08:29:47.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":false,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Genetic Study To Trace Origin, Spread Of Resurging Wild Boars In Kashmir","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":240,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":3,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-05T08:29:47.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-05T08:29:47.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2511,"title":"Three Virtual Bharat Documentaries Selected For IFFJK 2026","slug":"three-virtual-bharat-documentaries-selected-for-iffjk-2026","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 4:<\/strong> Three short documentaries from filmmaker Bharatbala\u2019s Virtual Bharat<\/em> series have been selected for screening at the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026, scheduled to be held from September 7 to 10 across Srinagar, Jammu and Gulmarg.<\/p>

The selected films\u2014Naqsh-e-Daur: The Story of Ghulam Nabi Dar<\/em>, Taleem<\/em> and Kunemechi: A Home Carved in Ancestry<\/em>\u2014highlight India\u2019s traditional crafts, cultural heritage and stories of communities preserving their ancestral knowledge.<\/p>

Naqsh-e-Daur<\/em> and Taleem<\/em> have been selected for the J&K Select Competition Section, while Kunemechi: A Home Carved in Ancestry<\/em> will be screened in the Non-Competition Section.<\/p>

Set in Srinagar\u2019s Safakadal, Naqsh-e-Daur<\/em> follows master craftsman Ghulam Nabi Dar, who has spent six decades carving Kashmir\u2019s heritage into walnut wood. Trained under Noor Din Tikoo, Dar continues to preserve traditional chinar motifs and Quranic calligraphy while mentoring younger artisans.<\/p>

Taleem<\/em> explores Kashmir\u2019s centuries-old carpet-weaving tradition and the oral code known as \u201cTaleem\u201d, which guides artisans in creating intricate silk and wool carpets. The documentary captures the collective effort of spinners, dyers, weavers and finishers involved in the craft.<\/p>

Kunemechi<\/em> travels to Dimapur, Nagaland, where Phesao builds a traditional home by hand, combining inherited Naga woodcarving traditions with formal artistic training. The film portrays his efforts to pass the craft and its values to the next generation.<\/p>

IFFJK 2026, organised by the Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, is the Union Territory\u2019s first international film festival. The festival has shortlisted 135 films from 41 countries from more than 1,100 entries received from over 50 countries.<\/p>

The festival will feature screenings at SKICC and INOX Multiplex in Srinagar, Movie Time Cinemas in Jammu and the Gulmarg Convention Centre. An Emerging Filmmakers Contest has also been planned to provide a platform to local filmmaking talent.<\/p>

A five-member international jury, including cinematographer-director Santosh Sivan, Oscar- and BAFTA-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty, German film curator Dorothee Wenner, media entrepreneur Keiko Bang and National Award-winning filmmaker Himansu Sekhar Khatua, will evaluate films across various competition sections.<\/p>

Virtual Bharat<\/em>, launched by Bharatbala on August 15, 2019, is envisioned as a collection of 1,000 short documentaries chronicling India\u2019s lesser-known people, traditions, art and folklore.<\/p>

The project, described as \u201cculture on the cloud\u201d, aims to preserve cultural knowledge and provide a cinematic platform to communities and traditions from across the country. Its collaborators have included A.R. Rahman, Gulzar and Shreya Ghoshal.<\/p>

Bharatbala Ganapathy is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and producer known for his work in films, documentaries and advertising. He has also directed the patriotic music videos Vande Mataram<\/em> and Jana Gana Mana<\/em>, besides feature films including Hari Om<\/em> and Maryan<\/em>. He recently received the National Award for Best Documentary for Ramnami<\/em>.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/7ff5098f-7f59-4d25-ae97-af598b9fdb1d.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-04T14:30:16.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Three Virtual Bharat Documentaries Selected For IFFJK 2026","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":1152,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":3,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-04T14:30:17.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-04T14:30:17.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2493,"title":"Army Eliminates Terrorist In Forest Area Of J&K\u2019s Budgam","slug":"army-eliminates-terrorist-in-forest-area-of-jks-budgam","excerpt":null,"content":"

Srinagar, Sep 4 : <\/strong>One terrorist was killed on Friday during a joint operation by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police deep inside a forest area in Budgam district, officials said.<\/p>

The operation was launched based on information about the movement of a suspected group of terrorists from Pakherpora in Pulwama district towards Yousmarg in Budgam, the officials said.<\/p>

Srinagar-based Chinar Corps posted on X, \"Based on specific intelligence input, a joint search operation was launched by the Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF in Ashdar Gali, Budgam.<\/p>

\"Vigilant troops observed suspicious activity and upon being challenged, terrorists opened fire, prompting a fierce exchange of gunfire during which one terrorist was neutralised and one AK rifle was recovered. A search operation is in progress.\"<\/p>

The operation is underway as the forces are still looking for another terrorists, who is believed to be holed up in the same area.<\/p>

The identity of the slain terrorist is yet to be ascertained.<\/p>

The encounter took place after a lull of many months in the Valley.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/c11e8a20-35e6-4249-aae2-b67374b8bc94.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-04T11:02:25.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Army Eliminates Terrorist In Forest Area Of J&K\u2019s Budgam","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":245,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":1,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-04T11:02:25.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-04T11:02:25.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2479,"title":"Security Forces Resume Search Operation In Budgam\u2019s Upper Reaches","slug":"security-forces-resume-search-operation-in-budgams-upper-reaches","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 4:<\/strong> Security forces on Friday resumed a combing operation in the upper reaches of central Kashmir\u2019s Budgam district following inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area.<\/p>

The operation is underway in a forested and rugged area of the Pir Panjal range, close to the Budgam-Poonch border, at an altitude of around 15,000 feet, sources said.<\/p>

Joint security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation (CASO) in the area on Thursday after receiving information about the suspected presence of terrorists. Gunshots were heard in the area later in the evening.<\/p>

The operation was suspended during the night and resumed on Friday morning, with security forces maintaining a tight cordon around the suspected area and conducting searches across the difficult terrain.<\/p>

Additional security personnel have also been deployed to support the operation, sources said.<\/p>

The area lies along the Pir Panjal range, which connects the Kashmir Valley with the Poonch-Rajouri region.<\/p>

There has been no official statement from the police or the Army regarding the operation so far.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/aa81b798-834c-4599-afbf-9e8abb40a066.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-04T06:49:43.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Security Forces Resume Search Operation In Budgam\u2019s Upper Reaches","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":301,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":1,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-04T06:49:43.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-04T06:49:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2440,"title":"IndiGo Flight Hits Pole While Parking At Srinagar Airport, No Injuries","slug":"indigo-flight-hits-pole-while-parking-at-srinagar-airport-no-injuries","excerpt":null,"content":"

Srinagar, Sep 4 : <\/strong>An Indigo flight from Navi Mumbai to Srinagar hit a pole while being parked at Srinagar airport on Friday. While the aircraft suffered damage, there were no injuries to the passengers or crew members.<\/p>

Flight 6E 225 (VT-NOG) was being positioned at Bay No. 6 at 9.02 am when it came into contact with the Visual Docking Guidance System (VDGS) pole during the parking process, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) said in a statement.<\/p>

\"All passengers and crew members are safe, and no injuries have been reported,\" it said, adding that the passengers and crew safely deboarded using manual aircraft stairs.<\/p>

The AAI said the details and circumstances leading to the incident will be examined by the appropriate authorities according to the prescribed procedures.<\/p>

\"The exact cause will be ascertained following the completion of the inquiry, and no conclusion regarding the cause is being drawn at this stage,\" the statement read.<\/p>

Airport operations remained normal, with flight arrivals and departures continuing as per schedule, it added.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/c86a5eef-4c4f-4578-b9ef-59b8862485c9.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-04T05:29:30.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"IndiGo Flight Hits Pole While Parking At Srinagar Airport, No Injuries","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":241,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":1,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-04T05:29:31.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-04T05:29:31.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2370,"title":"LG Sinha, CM Omar Greet People on Shri Krishna Janmashtami","slug":"lg-sinha-cm-omar-greet-people-on-shri-krishna-janmashtami","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 3: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings on the auspicious occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, which will be celebrated tomorrow, on September 04, 2026.<\/span><\/p>

\tIn a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: \u201cOn the joyous occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all.<\/span><\/p>

\tThe life and teachings of Lord Krishna carry a universal message celebrating the ultimate victory of righteousness and virtue. His timeless wisdom to action guide us to fulfill our duties without attachment to the outcome. May Lord Shri Krishna guide us toward righteousness, and may his divine blessings bring joy and prosperity to all\u201d. <\/span>\tChief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami.<\/span><\/p>

\tIn his message, the Chief Minister said the festival of Janmashtami symbolises the triumph of righteousness, truth and compassion over evil.<\/span><\/p>

\tHe expressed hope that the occasion would strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, brotherhood and mutual respect among the people of Jammu and Kashmir.<\/span><\/p>

\tThe Chief Minister prayed that the festival brings peace, prosperity and happiness to all, and strengthens the spirit of unity and harmony in society.<\/span><\/p>


<\/p>


<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/fda5edad-7841-4ff5-a680-654c2a2a9258.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-03T16:00:47.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"LG Sinha, CM Omar Greet People on Shri Krishna Janmashtami","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":204,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":1,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-03T16:00:47.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-03T16:00:47.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2368,"title":"Bangladesh High Commissioner calls on CM Omar","slug":"bangladesh-high-commissioner-calls-on-cm-omar","excerpt":null,"content":"

Abdullah meets individuals, deputations at Secretariat<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

SRINAGAR: High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, M. Riaz Hamidullah, today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Civil Secretariat here.<\/p>

The Chief Minister welcomed the High Commissioner to Jammu and Kashmir and held discussions on areas of mutual interest, including horticulture, medical education and other potential areas of cooperation. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several individuals and delegations at the Civil Secretariat here and discussed matters concerning governance, financial oversight and energy infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>

The Chief Minister met Sunilraj Somarajan, who recently assumed charge as Principal Accountant General (Audit), Jammu & Kashmir.<\/p>

Discussions focused on institutional audit practices, financial oversight and measures to further strengthen transparency and accountability in governance.<\/p>

The Chief Minister also received a delegation led by Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, Chairperson, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB). The delegation included PNGRB Secretary A.K. Mishra, Director (Monitoring) Lt. Col. Abhishek Kumar and senior representatives of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).<\/p>

The meeting discussed measures to accelerate oil and gas infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly expansion of City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks and promotion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), besides creating a conducive ecosystem for growth of the natural gas sector.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/c6df9871-79af-447e-abde-33ade3f8e4e2.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-03T14:19:03.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Bangladesh High Commissioner calls on CM Omar","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":190,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-03T14:19:04.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-03T14:19:04.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2363,"title":"Javid Dar lays foundation stones of major development projects in Rafiabad","slug":"javid-dar-lays-foundation-stones-of-major-development-projects-in-rafiabad","excerpt":null,"content":"

BARAMULLA, SEPTEMBER 3: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar laid the foundation stones of several important development projects in Rafiabad, covering education, healthcare, public amenities and recreational infrastructure.<\/p>

The projects, involving a cumulative sanctioned cost of Rs 3.29 crore, are aimed at strengthening essential infrastructure and ensuring improved facilities and services for the people at their doorsteps.<\/p>

At Nowpora (Tujer Sharief), the Minister laid the foundation stone for the development of a Children\u2019s Park, to be executed by PW(R&B) Division Sopore, at a sanctioned cost of Rs 80 lakh. The facility will provide children with a dedicated space for recreation and outdoor activities while adding to the public amenities available in the area.<\/p>

At Bomai, Javid Dar laid the foundation stone for the construction of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Computer Laboratories besides an Additional Classroom Room (ACR) at Boys Secondary School Bomai under Samagra Shiksha. The project, to be executed by PW(R&B), has been sanctioned at a cost of Rs 1.44 crore.<\/p>

The Minister also laid the foundation stone for construction of a Mini Super Bazar at Bomai Zaingeer, sanctioned at a cost of Rs 55 lakh. The facility is envisaged to strengthen local market infrastructure and facilitate convenient access to essential commodities for the residents.<\/p>

In the health sector, the Minister laid the foundation stone for construction of a Sub-Centre at Goripora, Darapora, at a sanctioned cost of Rs 50 lakh. The health facility will enhance access to basic healthcare services and further strengthen the rural healthcare network in the area.<\/p>

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that strengthening grassroots infrastructure is central to the government\u2019s development agenda, with focused attention being given to ensuring that people in rural and underserved areas have access to quality public facilities in their vicinity.<\/p>

He said that development is meaningful only when it brings visible and tangible improvements to the lives of people, adding that infrastructure in sectors such as education, healthcare, recreation and basic amenities is being strengthened in a planned and phased manner.<\/p>

Javid Dar emphasized that the projects being undertaken in Rafiabad reflect the government\u2019s commitment to balanced, inclusive and people-centric development, with priority being accorded to improving public infrastructure and enhancing the quality of services at the grassroots level.<\/p>

He directed the concerned executing agencies to ensure strict adherence to quality specifications, prescribed timelines and financial discipline, stressing that public-funded projects must be completed efficiently and to the satisfaction of the people.<\/p>

The Minister further underscored the need for close monitoring of ongoing works and effective coordination among departments to ensure timely completion and optimal utilization of resources.<\/p>

He reiterated that the government remains committed to accelerating development in rural areas and creating a stronger infrastructure base that contributes to improved quality of life, better public services and greater socio-economic opportunities for the people.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/b5b5e05e-96a6-44b6-8044-47dac5d4b168.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-03T13:08:25.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":false,"seo_title":"Javid Dar lays foundation stones of major development projects in Rafiabad","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":184,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":3,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-03T13:08:25.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-03T13:08:25.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2053,"title":"JKLF Chief Yasin Malik Chooses Not To Contest 1990 Nurse Murder Trial","slug":"jklf-chief-yasin-malik-chooses-not-to-contest-1990-nurse-murder-trial","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, Sep 3:<\/strong> Jailed Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik has decided not to contest the ongoing trial in the 1990 murder of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat and has instead urged the court to award him capital punishment, according to reports.<\/p>

Malik conveyed his decision through a 25-page statement submitted before the Additional Sessions Judge (TADA\/POTA) and Special Judge designated under the NIA Act in Srinagar through his counsel, Advocate Abu Adil Pandit. The matter has been listed for the prosecution\u2019s response on September 19.<\/p>

In his statement, Malik maintained that he had been falsely implicated in the case but said that, after \u201cdeep reflection\u201d and Istikhara, a voluntary Islamic prayer seeking divine guidance, he had decided not to contest the proceedings further.<\/p>

He, however, clarified that his decision should not be construed as an admission of guilt or an acceptance of the allegations levelled against him. At the same time, he requested the court to impose capital punishment.<\/p>

The development follows the filing of a 737-page charge sheet by the State Investigation Agency (SIA) in June in connection with the abduction and killing of Sarla Bhat, who was working as a nurse at the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) when she was abducted on April 18, 1990. Her body was later recovered from the Malabagh area on the outskirts of Srinagar.<\/p>

The charge sheet names Malik and four others\u2014Khurshid Ahmad Chalkoo, Abdul Hamid Sheikh, Mohammad Yousuf Sofi and Ghulam Mohammad Taploo\u2014as accused in the case.<\/p>

Malik has denied involvement in Bhat\u2019s killing. In his submission, he claimed that he came to know about the murder months after it occurred while he was in judicial custody. He also questioned the prosecution\u2019s reliance on an alleged handwritten JKLF note said to have been recovered from the crime scene.<\/p>

He rejected allegations that Bhat had been targeted on suspicion of working as an informer for security forces, maintaining that she was an innocent civilian. Malik also questioned why his name did not figure in the investigation conducted at the time of the killing.<\/p>

In a separate personal message included in the submission, Malik announced his decision to separate from his Pakistani wife, Mushaal Hussein Mullick.<\/p>

According to reports, Malik said he did not want Mushaal to spend the rest of her life carrying the burden of his circumstances or living as his widow. He urged her to begin a new chapter of her life with \u201cdignity and hope\u201d and expressed his love and respect for her and their daughter, Raziya Sultana.<\/p>

Malik also asked his daughter to remain in regular contact with her grandmother in Kashmir, including speaking to her for at least five minutes every day, the report said.<\/p>

Malik and Mushaal married in Pakistan in 2009 and have a daughter.<\/p>

The proceedings in the Sarla Bhat case are separate from Malik\u2019s conviction in the 2017 terror-funding case. A Delhi court sentenced him to life imprisonment in that case in 2022.<\/p>

Malik\u2019s request for capital punishment in the Sarla Bhat case remains part of the ongoing judicial proceedings and does not amount to a death sentence unless ordered by the competent court.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/10a3c32b-8ea0-4780-b7dd-26fcb07b9918.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-03T05:47:22.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"JKLF Chief Yasin Malik Chooses Not To Contest 1990 Nurse Murder Trial","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":257,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":3,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-03T05:47:22.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-03T05:47:22.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2047,"title":"LG Manoj Sinha reviews security scenario in J&K","slug":"lg-manoj-sinha-reviews-security-scenario-in-jk","excerpt":null,"content":"


<\/p>

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 01: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials and assessed the security apparatus and strategic preparedness across the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir.<\/p>

The meeting was attended by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP; Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary Home Department; Shri S.J.M.Gillani, Special DG Coordination PHQ; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Shri M.K. Sinha, ADGP, CID; Shri Sujit Kumar, IGP Kashmir; Shri Tejinder Singh, IGP Jammu; Ms. Sarah Rizvi, IGP, Crime Branch; Divisional Commissioners; DIGs and other senior officials.<\/p>

The Lieutenant Governor instructed the senior officials to maintain sustained pressure on terror networks and enhance ground-level operational synergy, calling for an aggressive area domination strategy to decisively eliminate emerging threats.<\/p>

Emphasizing that public trust is vital to the security apparatus, the Lieutenant Governor directed police officials to foster direct engagement with the public, designating specific hours for citizen interaction and grievance redressal. <\/p>

Reviewing the functioning at the police station level, the Lieutenant Governor underscored the necessity of transparent, impartial and sensitive complaint handling, directing officers to conduct investigations with absolute professionalism.<\/p>

\u201cThe police must maintain a strong and continuous engagement with the public. Every genuine grievance must be addressed with sensitivity and every investigation must be conducted with absolute fairness, transparency and impartiality,\u201d the Lieutenant Governor said.<\/p>

The Lieutenant Governor commended the Jammu Kashmir Police and security agencies for their effective action against drug smugglers. He has directed officials to intensify operations against narco-terror networks and enhance monitoring of emerging digital threats. Highlighting the emerging challenges in the cyber and social media space, the Lieutenant Governor directed for close monitoring of social media platforms to counter anti-national propaganda, digital misinformation and online blackmailing.  <\/p>

During the meeting, the DGP and Principal Secretary Home apprised the Lieutenant Governor of the overall security scenario in Jammu Kashmir. IGPs, DIGs and Divisional Commissioners briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the security situation in their respective areas, anti-terror operations, law and order, drug smuggling and other emerging challenges. <\/p>

The meeting also held comprehensive and detailed deliberations on a wide range of other critical issues.<\/p>

The Lieutenant Governor instructed all officers to maintain heightened operational vigilance, seamless inter-agency coordination and a proactive approach to safeguarding peace and maintaining law and order in the UT.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/02047386-83c8-4640-b6de-6b86838038c1.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-01T14:08:50.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"LG Manoj Sinha reviews security scenario in J&K","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":334,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-01T14:08:50.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-01T14:08:50.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2035,"title":"Newly appointed Kashmir IG Sujit Kumar meets CM Omar Abdullah","slug":"newly-appointed-kashmir-ig-sujit-kumar-meets-cm-omar-abdullah","excerpt":null,"content":"

Srinagar, Sep 1 :<\/strong> Sujit Kumar IPS, who recently took charge as Kashmir's Inspector General of Police, called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here on Tuesday.<\/p>

During the meeting at the Civil Secretariat, the chief minister extended his best wishes to the officer for a successful tenure.<\/p>

Later, the Chief Minister's Office took to social media platform X and posted about the meeting.<\/p>

\"Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Mr Sujit Kumar IPS paid a courtesy call on the Chief Minister today at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, following his recent assumption of charge,\" the CMO posted.<\/p>

Kumar, a 2007-batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer, assumed charge as IGP Kashmir on August 27, 2026.<\/p>

He succeeds V K Birdi, who has proceeded on a Central deputation.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/40b04ca1-9804-4735-9124-eeecd9364c07.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-01T11:30:07.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Newly appointed Kashmir IG Sujit Kumar meets CM Omar Abdullah","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":209,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":1,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-01T11:30:07.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-01T11:30:07.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2033,"title":"J&K Daily Wagers Protest In Srinagar, Seek Time-Bound Regularisation","slug":"jk-daily-wagers-protest-in-srinagar-seek-time-bound-regularisation","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, Sept 1:<\/strong> The Jammu and Kashmir Casual Daily Wagers Forum on Tuesday staged a protest in Srinagar, demanding time-bound regularisation and resolution of their long-pending service-related issues.<\/p>

Forum president Sajad Ahmed Parray urged the Government to expedite the regularisation process and implement a concrete roadmap for settling the demands of daily wagers, including restoration of pension.<\/p>

Parray said a committee constituted by the J&K Assembly had been tasked with preparing a six-month roadmap for regularisation, but no report has been made public even after 18 months.<\/p>

He alleged that daily wagers continue to face uncertainty as their expenses remain unsettled, job security is lacking and no permanent policy has been introduced.<\/p>

Parray claimed that around four lakh daily wagers and casual workers had supported the Government during the elections based on its promises, but alleged that their concerns were now being ignored.<\/p>

He also raised issues concerning casual labourers, SPOs and Anganwadi workers, questioning the silence of legislators on their demands.<\/p>

The forum warned of intensifying its agitation if the Government failed to address their concerns by September 10. Parray said delegates would meet on that day to decide the future course of the protest, which, he added, would continue until the demands are fulfilled.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/059ef100-0692-4f91-88f9-e0da9c8b9264.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-01T11:16:53.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"J&K Daily Wagers Protest In Srinagar, Seek Time-Bound Regularisation","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":199,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-01T11:16:53.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-01T11:16:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2032,"title":"Iltija Mufti Urges J&K Govt To Raise MBBS, BDS Interns\u2019 Stipend","slug":"iltija-mufti-urges-jk-govt-to-raise-mbbs-bds-interns-stipend","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, Sept 1:<\/strong> PDP leader Iltija Mufti on Tuesday urged the Jammu and Kashmir Government to increase the monthly stipend of protesting MBBS and BDS interns from Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000.<\/p>

Mufti joined the protesting interns at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar and expressed support for their demand, describing it as legitimate.<\/p>

She said medical interns in J&K receive among the lowest stipends in the country despite handling a heavy workload.<\/p>

\u201cIt is deeply concerning that medical interns across Jammu & Kashmir continue to receive one of the lowest stipends in the country, despite shouldering an enormous workload,\u201d she said.<\/p>

Mufti said interns are often required to work 12 to 48-hour shifts and are frequently denied adequate holidays and leave.<\/p>

She urged the Government to address their concerns and ensure fair compensation for their services.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/0112b921-2d8b-40b2-8ef0-30d8f4407114.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-01T11:01:18.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Iltija Mufti Urges J&K Govt To Raise MBBS, BDS Interns\u2019 Stipend","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":211,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":1,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-01T11:01:18.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-01T11:01:18.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2030,"title":"LG Sinha Chairs High-Level Security Review Meeting in Srinagar","slug":"lg-sinha-chairs-high-level-security-review-meeting-in-srinagar","excerpt":null,"content":"

Srinagar, Sept 1:<\/strong> Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level security review meeting at Lok Bhawan in Srinagar to assess the overall security situation in the Union Territory, sources said.<\/p>

The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, intelligence agencies and the civil administration.<\/p>

According to sources, the meeting focused on the prevailing security scenario, preparedness of security forces and measures to further strengthen coordination among various security and intelligence agencies.<\/p>

The meeting was underway at the time of filing the report.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/97a91f94-a122-4219-bb0b-8fb7dfccbcef.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-01T10:39:57.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"LG Sinha Chairs High-Level Security Review Meeting in Srinagar","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":287,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":1,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-01T10:39:58.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-01T10:39:58.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2027,"title":"J&K Approves Three Major Urban Development Projects Worth Nearly Rs 2,700 Crore","slug":"jk-approves-three-major-urban-development-projects-worth-nearly-rs-2700-crore","excerpt":null,"content":"

Srinagar, Sep 1 : <\/strong>The Union Territory Level High Powered Steering Committee (UTHPSC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday approved three major urban development projects worth nearly Rs 2700 crore.<\/p>

The projects identified by the Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UDD) include TARANG (Tawi Area Regeneration and Green Growth) in Jammu, Walled City and Nigeen Lakefront Revitalisation in Srinagar, and KRIPA (Katra Revitalisation Through Integrated Pilgrimage Amenities) in Reasi are designed to combine public investment with market-linked financing and private participation to create modern, sustainable and economically vibrant urban spaces, an official spokesperson said.<\/p>

\"In a major step towards accelerating sustainable and investment-driven urban transformation in J&K, the UTHPSC, chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, has approved three major urban development projects with a cumulative base cost of Rs 2,692.58 crore under the Government of India's Urban Challenge Fund (UCF),\" the official said.<\/p>

The approval marks a significant advancement in J-K's efforts to leverage the UCF framework for transformative urban infrastructure, while unlocking additional institutional, municipal and private capital for large-scale development, the spokesperson said.<\/p>

With an estimated cost of Rs 1,567.91 crore, TARANG envisages comprehensive regeneration of the Tawi riverfront and the surrounding urban areas through a combination of public infrastructure and PPP-led commercial development.<\/p>

The project has a funding structure comprising Rs 307.05 crore each from the Centre and the UT government, while Rs 953.81 crore is proposed to be mobilised through market and PPP financing.<\/p>

The PPP component will facilitate development of a high-end residential group housing project, an upscale hotel, a modern retail mall and associated Left Bank road infrastructure.<\/p>

The project also provides for extensive structural and river-protection work, including a diaphragm wall, embankment filling, retaining wall with anchor slabs and interceptor drainage infrastructure.<\/p>

The Walled City and Nigeen Lakefront Revitalisation project, with an estimated cost of Rs 1,010 crore, seeks to rejuvenate Srinagar's historic urban core and unlock the economic potential of its lakefront areas in the interiors of the historical city.<\/p>

Around Rs 300 crore will be deployed towards core public infrastructure and revitalisation of the historic city, while the PPP component will support development of a Hospitality Centre, Pokribal Lakefront and a premium five-star boutique hotel.<\/p>

The KRIPA project in Reasi, estimated at Rs 113.90 crore, will focus on improving pilgrim amenities, mobility management and institutional infrastructure in Katra.<\/p>

A major component is the Katra Gateway Centre, envisaged as a seven (5+2) floor mixed-use facility over half-an-acre site, with 1.39 lakh square feet of built-up area. It will include pilgrim dormitories with 480 beds across 36 dormitories, 35 guest rooms, retail outlets, a community dining hall and dedicated prayer spaces.<\/p>

To address parking and traffic congestion, the project also provides for a multi-level car parking facility, EV charging infrastructure and dedicated bus bays near the Yatra Parchi Counter.<\/p>

The project additionally provides Rs 15.25 crore for institutional remodelling, including modern commercial office spaces, retail kiosks and upgraded administrative facilities for the Municipal Committee, Katra.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/a625740a-9b53-4b58-ab34-0d682dcdeaba.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-01T10:21:48.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"J&K Approves Three Major Urban Development Projects Worth Nearly Rs 2,700 Crore","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":214,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":3,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-01T10:21:49.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-01T10:21:49.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2010,"title":"EOW Kashmir Chargesheets Srinagar Man, Deceased Patwari in Land Grabbing, Forgery Case","slug":"eow-kashmir-chargesheets-srinagar-man-deceased-patwari-in-land-grabbing-forgery-case","excerpt":null,"content":"

Srinagar, Sep 1:<\/strong> The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against a Srinagar resident and a deceased former Patwari in a case involving alleged land grabbing, forged documents and an attempt to secure building permission from the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC). <\/p>

According to an official spokesperson, the chargesheet in FIR No. 08\/2016, registered under Sections 420\/511, 167, 471 and 120-B RPC, was filed before the Court of Sub-Judge, Srinagar, against Mushtaq Ahmad Malik, son of Ghulam Ahmad Malik, a resident of Barapather, Haft Chinar, Srinagar, and the then Patwari, who has since died.<\/p>

The case originated from a complaint alleging that the accused, in connivance with each other, attempted to grab land bearing Khasra No. 642 and obtain building permission from the SMC on the basis of forged documents.<\/p>

The EOW said that during the investigation, the allegations were substantiated. Investigators found instances of fraudulent documentation, misrepresentation of material facts and alleged misuse of official position.<\/p>

The investigation was subsequently closed as \u201cProved\u201d and the chargesheet submitted before the competent court for judicial determination.<\/p>

The Crime Branch has advised people to remain vigilant against economic fraud and report suspicious activities to the SSP, EOW Kashmir. Complaints can also be submitted through email at sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in<\/strong><\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/d4df62d7-8c8b-4860-9fec-b8278daefc8b.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":1,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-09-01T04:40:16.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"EOW Kashmir Chargesheets Srinagar Man, Deceased Patwari in Land Grabbing, Forgery Case","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":192,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-01T04:39:56.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-01T04:40:17.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2009,"title":"Senior officers, others call on LG Manoj Sinha","slug":"senior-officers-others-call-on-lg-manoj-sinha","excerpt":null,"content":"


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SRINAGAR: A delegation of Polo View Traders Association (North) called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, and projected various welfare issues of the traders of Polo View Market.<\/span>  Mahant Rohit Shastri, President, Shri Kailakh Jyotish & Vedic Sansthan Trust, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and discussed various important matters related to promotion of spiritual tourism and cultural heritage of J&K.<\/span> <\/span>He also requested for development of International Yoga Centre at Mantalai in Udhampur as a global centre for yoga-related activities. A delegation of senior officers recently inducted into the Indian Administrative Service called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. They expressed their gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor, and the Government of India.<\/span> <\/span>The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the officers and extended his best wishes for their future endeavours.<\/span><\/p>


<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/3ab83d16-39ce-4171-8854-2d5bc4616698.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-08-31T15:54:30.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Senior officers, others call on LG Manoj Sinha","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":349,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":1,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-08-31T15:54:30.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-08-31T15:54:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2004,"title":"Div Com Kashmir urges fruit growers to leverage railway freight services for economical transportation","slug":"div-com-kashmir-urges-fruit-growers-to-leverage-railway-freight-services-for-economical-transportation","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 31: In a significant move aimed at facilitating the economical and hassle-free transportation of horticulture produce, particularly apples, to various domestic mandis and international destinations, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg today urged fruit growers, traders and other stakeholders to make greater use of railway goods and freight services.<\/p>

The Divisional Commissioner was chairing a meeting convened to review the utilization of railway freight services for the transportation of horticulture produce from Kashmir.<\/p>

The meeting was attended by IGP Traffic, Kashmir, M. Soleman Choudhary; Deputy Commissioners, Director Horticulture Planning & Marketing, Ghulam Jeelani Zargar; officers of Northern Railway, Industries & Commerce and Information Departments, besides representatives of various fruit associations.<\/p>

During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner directed all Deputy Commissioners and the Director Horticulture Planning & Marketing to hold consultations with fruit growers, traders, associations and aggregators to encourage wider and more economical utilization of railway freight services.<\/p>

He stressed that railway transportation should be increasingly utilized for long-distance destinations, as it can provide a cost-effective and efficient alternative for transporting large quantities of horticulture produce. He also directed the Director Horticulture Planning & Marketing to ensure effective coordination among fruit growers, traders, associations and railway authorities for the smooth movement of produce.<\/p>

The Div Com laid special emphasis on maximizing transportation of horticulture produce from Jablipora Mandi Anantnag. He further directed all Deputy Commissioners to explore and facilitate the transportation of a certain percentage of fruit consignments through railway services from their respective districts.<\/p>

Discussing the Roll-on\/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) service, the Divisional Commissioner directed Northern Railway officials to share an informational video with fruit associations highlighting the prescribed technical parameters for trucks, including permissible load height and other requirements, to facilitate its effective utilization.<\/p>

With regard to transportation of fruit by road, both Divisional Commissioner Kashmir and IGP Traffic Kashmir directed fruit associations to undertake extensive sensitization of truck drivers regarding adherence to the permissible load limits on the National Highway.<\/p>

They emphasized that overloading not only violates prescribed norms but also poses serious risks to road safety and traffic management. The officers cautioned that strict punitive action would be taken against vehicles found violating the prescribed load limits.<\/p>

Representatives of various fruit associations put forth their suggestions and sought long-term solutions for strengthening the transportation infrastructure for the horticulture sector, including improved connectivity of fruit mandis with the railway network.<\/p>

The representatives also expressed appreciation to the administration for its continued support and facilitation of the fruit industry.<\/p>

Earlier, the Director Horticulture Planning & Marketing made a detailed presentation on apple production in Kashmir, existing transportation arrangements and the economic advantages of utilizing railway goods and freight services for the movement of horticulture produce.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/36b38f1c-5d6b-47ee-a314-3443f66e674a.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":14,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-08-31T13:56:28.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":false,"seo_title":"Div Com Kashmir urges fruit growers to leverage railway freight services for economical transportation","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":192,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":3,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-08-31T13:56:28.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-08-31T13:56:28.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":14,"parent_id":null,"name":"Kashmir","slug":"kashmir","icon":null,"image":"categories\/be8acf5a-4eb6-4d67-af10-8b6c3a903aeb.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T04:18:33.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:56:54.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T04:04:51.000000Z","deleted_at":null}}],"meta":{"current_page":10,"last_page":26,"per_page":20,"total":510}}