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Srinagar, Sep 19: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah will chair the ruling party's legislature meeting here on September 20, the eve of the autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, party chief whip Mubarik Gul said on Saturday.<\/p>

In a letter to party MLAs, Gul said the meeting will also be attended by Independents supporting the government.<\/p>

\"I am directed to inform you that a meeting of the Hon'ble members of the Legislative Assembly belonging to the J&K National Conference and the independent members supporting the government will be held under the chairmanship of Dr Farooq Abdullah, in presence of Omar Abdullah, leader of legislature party and Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday,\" the chief whip said.<\/p>

The autumn session of the assembly will begin on Monday and have seven sittings spread over 10 days.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/379f8b16-e051-4e44-a9a5-eb986c658dba.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":"2026-09-19T13:19:22.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Ahead of JK Assembly session, Farooq Abdullah to chair NC's legislature party meeting on Sunday","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":235,"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":"2026-09-19T13:19:22.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-19T13:19:22.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3076,"title":"Iltija Mufti Leads PDP Protest in Srinagar Over J&K Reservation Policy","slug":"iltija-mufti-leads-pdp-protest-in-srinagar-over-jk-reservation-policy","excerpt":null,"content":"

Srinagar, Sept 19:<\/strong> Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti<\/strong> on Saturday led a protest in Srinagar against the reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir, with demonstrators raising concerns over the share of opportunities available to Open Merit candidates<\/strong>.<\/p>

Mufti called for greater transparency in the ongoing review of the reservation framework and urged the government to make public the findings of the Cabinet Sub-Committee<\/strong> formed to examine and rationalise the existing reservation policy.<\/p>

She said students and job aspirants have a right to know the recommendations made by the committee on a policy that directly affects educational and employment opportunities.<\/p>

The protesters demanded that the committee's report be placed in the public domain and called for the concerns of Open Merit candidates to be addressed through a transparent and consultative process.<\/p>

The reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir became a contentious issue after amendments to the 2002 reservation rules in 2024<\/strong>. The changes included 10 per cent reservation for Paharis under the Scheduled Tribe category<\/strong> and the addition of more than 15 communities to the Scheduled Caste list.<\/p>

The amendments led to protests in parts of J&K, including a demonstration outside Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's residence in Srinagar<\/strong> in December 2024.<\/p>

The J&K Government subsequently constituted a Cabinet Sub-Committee<\/strong> to review and rationalise the reservation framework.<\/p>

According to the report, the committee's recommendations were forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs through the Lieutenant Governor<\/strong> but were returned with queries. The government later said it addressed the queries and resubmitted the report to the LG.<\/p>

The issue has continued to draw political attention, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah recently urging action on his Cabinet's proposal concerning changes to the reservation system.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/33474bb2-f0fe-4951-9881-3132c678c738.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":"2026-09-19T08:27:26.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Iltija Mufti Leads PDP Protest in Srinagar Over J&K Reservation Policy","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":247,"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":"2026-09-19T08:27:26.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-19T08:27:26.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3061,"title":"Deputy Governor RBI reviews J&K banking; \u00a0bats for credit push, ULI adoption","slug":"deputy-governor-rbi-reviews-jk-banking-bats-for-credit-push-uli-adoption","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR: Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Rohit Jain, convened a meeting with the Zonal Heads of major banks operating in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir here on Friday.<\/p>

The Deputy Governor, in his opening remarks, highlighted the important role played by the banks in supporting the economic activity and strengthening the financial inclusion in J&K.<\/p>

Rohit Jain emphasised the need for banks to maintain adequate banking infrastructure, improve credit delivery and ensure greater outreach of banking services to priority sectors, particularly to underserved sections. He also underscored the importance of coordinated efforts by the banks towards meeting the evolving credit requirements of the UT. He underlined that banks should remain responsive to customer needs in view of importance of customer services and grievance redress. He stressed on the need for greater digitalisation of banking services while highlighting the growing concern around digital frauds.<\/p>

The Deputy Governor also emphasised the need for banks to increase loan processing through Unified Lending Interface (ULI). He highlighted its potential to transform the credit delivery in a manner similar to the transformation brought about by UPI in digital payments.<\/p>

Regional Director, RBI, Jammu presented a broad overview of the financial landscape of the UT of J&K, elucidating its economic potential across agriculture, MSMEs, tourism, handicrafts and services. Subsequently, the financial landscape of the UT of J&K, was presented by the Zonal Heads of major banks present in the region. It included banking network, Credit-Deposit ratio, credit flow and Priority Sector Lending besides the progress on onboarding of banks on the Unified Lending Interface (ULI), re-KYC coverage and settlement of unclaimed deposits including special initiatives undertaken by their respective banks for the UT of J&K.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/cd991993-9518-4ac9-baa4-26bdae4cf52a.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":"2026-09-18T15:03:16.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Deputy Governor RBI reviews J&K banking; \u00a0bats for credit push, ULI adoption","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":312,"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":"2026-09-18T15:03:16.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-18T15:03:16.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3058,"title":"CII delegation calls on LG Manoj Sinha","slug":"cii-delegation-calls-on-lg-manoj-sinha","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18: A delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region, led by its Chairman Shri Puneet Kaura, called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today.<\/p>

The delegation, comprised of Shri Iqram Ali Shafiee, Chairman, CII J&K UT Council; Shri Siddhant Choudhary, Vice Chairman, CII J&K UT Council; Ms Rachna Jindal, Regional Director, CII Northern Region, and Shri Khurshid Dar, Director, CII J&K UT Council, shared CII\u2019s perspectives on strengthening industry participation in skill development initiatives and supporting measures to enhance employment opportunities and promote industrial development in the Union Territory.<\/p>

They also discussed several important matters pertaining to industry policy reforms, and enhanced industry-government engagement.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/bf70e286-37b6-4b3d-97ad-7c4ce2e6c95f.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":"2026-09-18T13:37:02.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"CII delegation calls on LG Manoj Sinha","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":290,"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":"2026-09-18T13:37:02.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-18T13:37:02.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3049,"title":"Balance authority with compassion, protect rights of vulnerable: LG Manoj Sinha to new police recruits","slug":"balance-authority-with-compassion-protect-rights-of-vulnerable-lg-manoj-sinha-to-new-police-recruits","excerpt":null,"content":"

Srinagar, Sep 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday handed over appointment letters to 29 newly selected Jammu and Kashmir Police Service (JKPS) officers, calling on them to protect citizens against cross-border terrorism, while balancing authority with compassion.<\/p>

The occasion marked a significant milestone in the Union Territory's journey towards merit-based governance and strengthened security, an official spokesperson said.<\/p>

In his address, Sinha emphasised that the appointment letters were not mere documents but carried the extraordinary weight of trust reposed on the officers by the residents of Jammu Kashmir.<\/p>

He said the appointment letter was an invitation to serve, a pledge to safeguard the dignity, security and future of people, and a symbol of responsibility entrusted to the officers.<\/p>

Congratulating the newly appointed officers, the lieutenant governor lauded their perseverance in overcoming an intense and transparent selection process conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC).<\/p>

Sinha commended the commission for upholding fairness, impartiality and credibility, and establishing a new legacy of employment through merit since 2019.<\/p>

He said that for the first time, even children from ordinary families, such as those of vegetable vendors and labourers, were able to secure government jobs purely based on talent and hard work.<\/p>

Sinha reminded the newly appointed officers that their journey had only begun. Their mission, he said, was not personal success but service to the people, protection of citizens, and upholding the rule of law.<\/p>

Highlighting the changing nature of modern policing challenges, the lieutenant governor pointed to radicalisation, terrorism and sophisticated terror financing through cryptocurrencies and money laundering. He urged the officers to act as sentinels of both Jammu and Kashmir and the nation.<\/p>

\"After your training, when you wear the khaki uniform, you will stand as a protective shield between the terrorist forces and organisations across the border and the ordinary citizens of Jammu and Kashmir. You will be the guardians of the dreams of every citizen, and this is no small responsibility.<\/p>

\"I believe that protecting every citizen is one of the greatest responsibilities that any democracy can entrust to its officers. My expectation of you is that you will ensure a fear-free environment for every citizen,\" Sinha said.<\/p>

He praised the devotion and courage of senior officers of Jammu and Kashmir Police who have safeguarded peace and harmony over decades, and urged the newly appointed officers to combine authority with compassion, uphold communal harmony, and protect the rights of the most vulnerable.<\/p>

Reiterating the guiding principle -- \"Do not harass the innocent; do not spare the guilty\" -- he called upon them to wear the khaki uniform with pride, but keep their conscience closer to their hearts.<\/p>

\"You will possess authority, and you must combine that authority with the values of compassion so that human sensitivity remains an essential part of all your actions. You must resolve that, regardless of how difficult circumstances may become, you will choose integrity and duty. Always remember that the respect commanded by the uniform depends on the honesty, courage and conduct of the officers who wear it,\" Sinha said.<\/p>

He called upon the officers to move forward with honesty, courage and humility.<\/p>

\"Along with your appointment letters, I have today entrusted you with the hopes, dreams and faith of the people. I expect you to honour this responsibility with unwavering resolve and to use your authority in the cause of justice,\" the lieutenant governor said.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/56e364db-570e-4be2-a1c9-210997748bb5.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":"2026-09-18T12:31:17.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Balance authority with compassion, protect rights of vulnerable: LG Manoj Sinha to new police recruits","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":217,"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":"2026-09-18T12:31:18.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-18T12:31:18.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3048,"title":"J&K: Woman Among Three Detained After Over 500 Gold Coins Recovered In Kulgam","slug":"jk-woman-among-three-detained-after-over-500-gold-coins-recovered-in-kulgam","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18:<\/strong> Three people, including a woman, were detained after security forces allegedly recovered more than 500 gold coins from a vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s Kulgam district on Friday, officials said.<\/p>

According to official sources, the recovery was made during checking of a vehicle bearing a Madhya Pradesh registration number<\/strong> at Mirbazar in south Kashmir.<\/p>

The vehicle was travelling from Qazigund towards Srinagar<\/strong> when security personnel stopped it for checking. During the search, around 500 to 600 gold coins<\/strong> were reportedly recovered from inside the vehicle.<\/p>

Officials said the exact weight and value of the seized gold coins had not been ascertained yet.<\/p>

The vehicle was subsequently seized and taken to Police Post Mirbazar<\/strong> for further investigation.<\/p>

All three occupants, including the woman, were taken into custody for questioning, the sources said.<\/p>

Further questioning and investigation are underway to establish the origin of the gold coins and determine the circumstances surrounding their possession, officials added.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/d73d0136-324c-4138-a8e8-cead9315e364.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":"2026-09-18T11:35:03.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"J&K: Woman Among Three Detained After Over 500 Gold Coins Recovered In Kulgam","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":300,"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":"2026-09-18T11:35:03.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-18T11:35:03.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3038,"title":"J&K Govt Approves \u20b96.17 Crore Multi-Purpose Indoor Sports Hall In Ganderbal","slug":"jk-govt-approves-rs617-crore-multi-purpose-indoor-sports-hall-in-ganderbal","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18:<\/strong> The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the construction of a modern Multi-Purpose Indoor Sports Hall<\/strong> in Ganderbal at an estimated cost of \u20b96.17 crore<\/strong>.<\/p>

The proposed facility, measuring 60 metres by 40 metres<\/strong>, will be equipped with modern sports infrastructure and amenities to provide athletes with better facilities for training and practice.<\/p>

The project is aimed at promoting sports and nurturing local sporting talent<\/strong> in Ganderbal by creating a dedicated platform for young athletes to develop their skills and participate in various sporting activities.<\/p>

The government said the facility will also contribute to strengthening the district's overall sports ecosystem<\/strong> and provide athletes with improved opportunities to pursue sporting excellence.<\/p>

The administrative approval for the project has been accorded by the Jammu and Kashmir Government, paving the way for its construction.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/37af25f1-3539-417d-a6be-223c916a124a.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":"2026-09-18T09:39:23.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"J&K Govt Approves \u20b96.17 Crore Multi-Purpose Indoor Sports Hall In Ganderbal","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":214,"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":"2026-09-18T09:39:23.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-18T09:39:23.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3035,"title":"Badge On Uniform Symbolises Service, Not Authority: LG Sinha To 29 Newly Recruited DySPs","slug":"badge-on-uniform-symbolises-service-not-authority-lg-sinha-to-29-newly-recruited-dysps","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18:<\/strong> Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha<\/strong> on Friday handed over appointment orders to 29 newly selected Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs)<\/strong> of the J&K Police (Gazetted) Services at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar.<\/p>

Addressing the newly inducted officers, Sinha said the police uniform carries a responsibility to serve and protect people, and that the badge should be viewed as a symbol of service, commitment and responsibility rather than authority<\/strong>.<\/p>

The Lieutenant Governor said policing in Jammu and Kashmir is facing increasingly complex and evolving security challenges, requiring officers to continuously adapt to changing circumstances.<\/p>

\u201cJammu and Kashmir today is facing challenges that police officers a decade ago might not even have imagined. The nature of terrorism is changing, and the battle is no longer being fought with conventional weapons alone,\u201d Sinha said.<\/p>

Congratulating the officers and their families, he described their appointment letters as more than routine administrative documents, saying they represent the trust and expectations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir<\/strong>.<\/p>

Sinha said the appointment of the 29 officers reflects a commitment towards ensuring the safety and security of the people of the Union Territory.<\/p>

He said the officers' responsibilities would require dedication, integrity and sacrifice<\/strong>, and urged them to remain committed to public service throughout their careers.<\/p>

The newly recruited DySPs will undergo training at the Police Academy in Udhampur<\/strong>. Sinha said the training would expose them to rigorous physical and mental challenges and prepare them to handle the demands of police service.<\/p>

\u201cDuring your stay and training in Udhampur, hard work and rigorous training will be your companions. You will learn to overcome mental and physical challenges,\u201d he said.<\/p>

Emphasising the importance of public-oriented policing, the Lieutenant Governor reiterated that the badge on the uniform should serve as a reminder of the responsibility officers have towards the people of Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/28339b86-4daf-471b-a86e-aa5dcb92b561.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":"2026-09-18T08:36:46.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Badge On Uniform Symbolises Service, Not Authority: LG Sinha To 29 Newly Recruited DySPs","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":229,"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":"2026-09-18T08:36:46.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-18T08:36:46.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3032,"title":"Police Uniform Brings Responsibility, Risks; Training Will Prepare You For Challenges: DGP Prabhat","slug":"police-uniform-brings-responsibility-risks-training-will-prepare-you-for-challenges-dgp-prabhat","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18:<\/strong> Jammu and Kashmir Police Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat<\/strong> on Friday congratulated the newly selected candidates for the J&K Police (Gazetted) Services<\/strong>, reminding them that the police uniform comes with significant responsibility and challenges, including risks to life.<\/p>

Addressing the selected candidates on the sidelines of a function at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar<\/strong>, DGP Prabhat said the occasion marked an important and happy moment for the candidates and their families.<\/p>

He said joining the police force was not only a matter of achievement but also brought considerable responsibility.<\/p>

The DGP cautioned the candidates that they could face difficult situations during their service, including circumstances that may pose risks to their lives.<\/p>

He expressed hope that their training would prepare them to handle such situations with confidence and professionalism.<\/p>

Prabhat said the training programme would equip the newly selected officers with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence<\/strong> to meet the demands of police service and perform their duties effectively.<\/p>

He also said he would personally interact with the officers in greater detail once they join the police academy.<\/p>

Congratulating the newly selected candidates, the DGP wished them success as they begin their careers with the Jammu and Kashmir Police<\/strong>.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/93652402-2aee-460a-964e-735d8b6e1e30.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":"2026-09-18T08:01:00.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Police Uniform Brings Responsibility, Risks; Training Will Prepare You For Challenges: DGP Prabhat","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":319,"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":"2026-09-18T08:01:05.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-18T08:02:12.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3031,"title":"Accused In Property Fraud Case Arrested In J&K","slug":"accused-in-property-fraud-case-arrested-in-jk","excerpt":null,"content":"

Srinagar, Sep 18 :<\/strong> The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has arrested a man in connection with a Rs 93 lakh land and property fraud case, officials said on Friday.<\/p>

They said the Economics Offences Wing (EOW) arrested Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Dar, a resident of Jawalapora, Samson Budgam, for his involvement in a major multi-lakh financial cheating case.<\/p>

The arrest was executed in compliance with an order and warrant issued by the court of Sub-Judge Srinagar.<\/p>

The accused was evading arrest for the past year and is involved in multiple criminal cases.<\/p>

The fraud case pertains to a written complaint alleging that the victim was duped of Rs 93 lakh by the land broker Dar in connivance with co-accused Soom Nath Koul, a resident of Karnataka, and also Janipur area of Jammu.<\/p>

The investigations reveal the accused offered a sale of migrant land in Drusu Pulwama and 300 standing trees in Bijbehara using forged agreements, the officials said.<\/p>

A bank account used to funnel the defrauded money was reportedly opened on the exact day of the transfer solely to execute the scam, they said.<\/p>

The duo used to dupe gullible people by giving false promises of selling them migrant property while acting as attorney holders or owners of the property, they added.<\/p>

A 'hue and cry notice' remains active for the absconding co-accused, Koul, the officials said.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/42ec93d0-42f6-4138-ab64-2d71bbfc04f9.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":"2026-09-18T06:44:19.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Accused In Property Fraud Case Arrested In J&K","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":252,"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":"2026-09-18T06:44:19.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-18T06:44:19.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3030,"title":"LG Manoj Sinha Flags Off Annual Harmukh-Gangbal Yatra From Naranag","slug":"lg-manoj-sinha-flags-off-annual-harmukh-gangbal-yatra-from-naranag","excerpt":null,"content":"

GANDERBAL, SEPTEMBER 18:<\/strong> Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha<\/strong> on Friday flagged off the annual Harmukh-Gangbal Yatra<\/strong> from Naranag in Kangan, formally commencing the pilgrimage to the sacred Gangbal Lake in the Harmukh mountain range.<\/p>

Rajouri-Poonch Lok Sabha MP Mian Altaf Ahmad<\/strong>, Kangan MLA Mehar Ali<\/strong>, along with senior police and civil administration officials, were present at the flag-off ceremony.<\/p>

The yatra began from Naranag amid security arrangements put in place by the administration and security agencies to ensure the safe movement of devotees along the mountainous route to Gangbal Lake.<\/p>

Located at the foothills of Mount Harmukh<\/strong>, Gangbal Lake is an important pilgrimage destination for Kashmiri Pandits and other devotees. The annual yatra involves a challenging trek from Naranag through the higher reaches of the Harmukh mountain range.<\/p>

Ahead of the pilgrimage, the administration reviewed arrangements covering security, medical assistance, sanitation, drinking water and other essential facilities<\/strong> along the route.<\/p>

Senior officials from the divisional and district administrations had also reviewed preparations to ensure smooth and safe conduct of the pilgrimage.<\/p>

With the Lieutenant Governor flagging off the yatra on Friday, devotees began their journey from Naranag towards the sacred Gangbal Lake.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/85712646-fe71-49eb-ba43-1cf9a34ca52e.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":"2026-09-18T06:35:29.000000Z","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 Flags Off Annual Harmukh-Gangbal Yatra From Naranag","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":227,"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":"2026-09-18T06:35:29.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-18T06:35:29.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3025,"title":"Russian Missile, Drone Attacks Injure At Least 19 In Ukraine, Including Children","slug":"russian-missile-drone-attacks-injure-at-least-19-in-ukraine-including-children","excerpt":null,"content":"

KYIV, SEPTEMBER 18 :<\/strong> Russian missile and drone strikes injured at least 19 people<\/strong>, including two children, in Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, Ukrainian authorities said.<\/p>

Kyiv's military administration said the attacks hit more than 10 locations in the capital<\/strong>, while around 33 sites were damaged across the wider Kyiv region<\/strong>. A 10-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy were among those injured.<\/p>

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy<\/strong> said Ukrainian forces also carried out overnight strikes on targets inside Russia, including an oil refinery in Yaroslavl<\/strong> and a military airfield in the Rostov region<\/strong>.<\/p>

The Ukrainian Air Force said it destroyed or suppressed 131 Russian aerial targets<\/strong> during the overnight assault across the Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Odesa regions. The attack involved ballistic and cruise missiles, drones and decoys.<\/p>

Seven Injured In Odesa<\/h3>

In Odesa, seven people, including two children<\/strong>, were injured, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service. Several floors of a residential building were damaged, while a private house was destroyed and other buildings suffered damage.<\/p>

Regional authorities also reported that a Russian drone struck a civilian vessel flying the Tanzanian flag<\/strong> in the Black Sea. Odesa regional head Oleh Kiper said the ship's captain was killed and three crew members were injured. The vessel's superstructure and deck were damaged.<\/p>

Drone Incident Near Polish Border<\/h3>

A drone also struck a petrol station near Ukraine's border with Poland, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk<\/strong> said.<\/p>

A Polish military spokesperson said air defences were activated after a jet-powered drone approached Polish airspace. The drone reportedly exploded around four kilometres from the Polish border<\/strong>.<\/p>

The incident comes days after two Russian drones struck near border crossings on the Polish-Ukrainian frontier, according to Polish authorities.<\/p>

Peace Efforts Remain Stalled<\/h3>

Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine remain stalled, with territorial concessions and security guarantees among the key unresolved issues.<\/p>

US President Donald Trump<\/strong> recently said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacking each other's energy facilities. However, Zelenskyy said Ukraine would support such an arrangement only if Russia also stopped attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.<\/p>

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha<\/strong> said Kyiv was prepared to support a truce covering attacks on energy infrastructure and the Black Sea, but said there was no indication yet that Moscow was ready to agree to the same terms.<\/p>

Sybiha also said Ukraine was preparing for a possible meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly<\/strong>, with a potential energy and Black Sea truce among the issues under discussion.<\/p>

Ukraine Reports Strikes Inside Russia<\/h3>

Zelenskyy said Ukraine's overnight operation against the Yaroslavl Oil Refinery<\/strong> involved the Security Service, special operations forces, military intelligence and the Foreign Intelligence Service.<\/p>

He also said a military airfield in the Rostov region was targeted, with damage reported to several aircraft and helicopters.<\/p>

Russia's Defence Ministry, meanwhile, said Russian forces had struck metallurgical and electronics plants, defence-industry facilities, as well as energy and transport infrastructure in Ukraine. Moscow also reported strikes on vessels and a ferry at the port of Chornomorsk.<\/p>

Ukraine Receives Bodies Of 252 Soldiers<\/h3>

Separately, Ukraine received the bodies of 252 soldiers<\/strong> on Thursday as part of ongoing exchanges with Russia, according to the Ukrainian government agency responsible for prisoners of war.<\/p>

The agency said the remains would undergo identification procedures.<\/p>

US House Advances Russia Sanctions Package<\/h3>

Ukrainian officials also welcomed a vote in the US House of Representatives<\/strong> on a sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key sectors of the Russian economy.<\/p>

Kyiv said the measures could increase economic pressure on Moscow and restrict resources available to support the war.<\/p>

The legislation was among the initiatives associated with the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham<\/strong>.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/fa457bce-6aa6-4825-a573-01c0e8bd5502.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":"2026-09-18T04:57:14.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Russian Missile, Drone Attacks Injure At Least 19 In Ukraine, Including Children","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":550,"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":"2026-09-18T04:57:14.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-18T04:57:14.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3018,"title":"LG Manoj Sinha Attends Valedictory Session of National Seminar on Environment, Climate and Sustainability at KU","slug":"lg-manoj-sinha-attends-valedictory-session-of-national-seminar-on-environment-climate-and-sustainability-at-ku","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 17: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the Valedictory Session of National Seminar on \u201cEnvironment, Climate and Sustainability: Science, Policy and Pathways\u201d, held at Kashmir University. The three-day conference brought together ecologists, hydrologists, soil experts, policy makers, and researchers from across the country to deliberate on pressing environmental challenges.<\/p>

In his address, the Lieutenant Governor lauded the national-level seminar for creating a shared language among diverse disciplines to collectively address the climate crisis. He underscored that climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution are not isolated phenomena but interconnected dimensions of the triple planetary crisis. Recognizing the finite and interlinked nature of Earth\u2019s systems, he emphasised the need for holistic approaches that transcend departmental silos in governance.<\/p>

\u201cAlthough government machinery has separate departments. One department formulates water policy, another forest policy, and yet another climate policy. But, I strongly believe such national seminars remind us that there is a deep connection among all these, and acknowledging it is the first step toward solving these problems,\u201d he said.<\/p>

Highlighting the role of technology, the Lieutenant Governor described Geospatial Intelligence, including GIS, remote sensing, UAVs, as the lifeline connecting science and governance. He stressed that anticipatory governance must replace reactive responses, enabling real-time decisions through tools such as Climate Sensitivity Maps and Spatial Decision Support Systems.<\/p>

\u201cWe must create systems that do not merely record what has already happened to a glacier, forest, or river valley, but can also tell us with full confidence what is going to happen next. And we must be able to deliver that information to those who today need to decide what should be built, where it should be built, and what should be conserved. I believe the role of scientists and environment experts is no longer just to describe change. They must become co-creators of early warning systems. The time when we waited five years for a report on a subject is gone. Now we must make real-time decisions,\u201d the Lieutenant Governor said.<\/p>

The Lieutenant Governor made a strong appeal to bridge the gap between science and policy. He said while data and models are abundant, institutional mechanisms to integrate scientific conclusions into district development plans, water distribution, and disaster management remain inadequate. He called for trust, collaboration, and shared language between scientists and policymakers to ensure timely and effective action.<\/p>

\u201cIf we can bridge the distance between what science knows and what policy delivers in line with that knowledge, then even the biggest challenges related to climate change can be addressed. Today, we do not lack data on climate change. With the help of Artificial Intelligence, we also do not lack tools and models. What we lack is the institutional system and the institutional arrangements that can take conclusions emerging from a lab or satellite record and deliver them in time to a district\u2019s development plan,\u201d he said.<\/p>

The Lieutenant Governor reminded the researchers and policymakers that development must be accompanied by responsibility, conservation, and duty. He urged young experts to think beyond disciplinary boundaries and policymakers to listen to the language of science.<\/p>

\u201cDevelopment must mean establishing a relationship with the Earth in which use is accompanied by responsibility, progress by conservation, and rights by duties. Another important takeaway you will carry from this conference is that technological skills alone are not enough. We must prepare young researchers and scientists who can think beyond disciplinary boundaries, and we need policy makers who can listen to the language of science,\u201d the Lieutenant Governor said.<\/p>

Looking ahead to the vision of a Developed India by 2047, the Lieutenant Governor stressed that development must be climate-resilient and inclusive. He expressed hope that the dialogue initiated during the national seminar would continue beyond its conclusion, permeating laboratories, universities, districts, and policies, ultimately benefiting the people. He reaffirmed India\u2019s commitment to sustainable development and climate resilience through science-policy integration, technological innovation, and cultural sensitivity.<\/p>

Prof. Nilofer Khan, Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir; Prof. Talat Ahmad, former Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir; Dr. Rasik Ravindra, former Director, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR); Prof. Shariefuddin Pirzada, Dean Academic Affairs, University of Kashmir; experts, policy makers, and researchers from across the country; senior officials, faculty and students attended the valedictory session.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/d89f0505-bb12-42ee-b3e9-6c5f662f0656.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":"2026-09-17T14:40:25.000000Z","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 Attends Valedictory Session of National Seminar on Environment, Climate and Sustainability at KU","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":254,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":4,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-17T14:40:25.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-17T14:40:25.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3017,"title":"Minister Sakeena Itoo inaugurates multiple development projects at Pampore","slug":"minister-sakeena-itoo-inaugurates-multiple-development-projects-at-pampore","excerpt":null,"content":"

PAMPORE, SEPTEMBER 17: Minister for Education, Social Welfare and Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today visited Pampore Constituency and inaugurated multiple development projects, aimed at strengthening the educational, healthcare and public service infrastructure in the area.<\/p>

The Minister was accompanied by Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Pampore, Justice (Retd.) Hasnain Masoodi; MLA Tral, Rafiq Ahmad Naik; MLA Pulwama, Waheed Ur Rehman Para and MLA Rajpora, Ghulam Mohi Uddin Mir.<\/p>

Earlier in the day, the Minister inaugurated the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Pulwama main building at Pampore. The project is expected to provide enhanced facilities for teacher education, training and capacity building.<\/p>

On the occasion, Sakeena Itoo said that strengthening the institutions dedicated to teacher training is essential for improving the quality of school education and equipping teachers with the knowledge and skills required to meet the emerging educational needs. She highlighted that government is committed towards modernising the education sector and creating better institutional facilities for students, teachers and other stakeholders. She said that investments in educational infrastructure, coupled with continuous professional development of teachers, are important for building a responsive and future-ready education system.<\/p>

On the occasion, Minister also distributed regularisation orders among 17 CPWs. She described the step as an important measure towards the welfare and professional security of the concerned workers and highlighted the government\u2019s commitment to strengthening social welfare mechanisms and ensuring support to personnel working in this sector.<\/p>

Later, Sakeena Itoo along with the accompanying MLAs, inaugurated the Science Laboratory Block at Government Degree College (GDC) Pampore.<\/p>

Addressing the gathering in the auditorium of GDC Pampore, the Minister said that a college is not merely a physical structure but an institution that shapes the intellectual, social and professional growth of young people. She emphasised the need to make higher education more responsive to the changing aspirations of students and the evolving requirements of the employment landscape.<\/p>

Referring to the year-on-year increase in enrolment at GDC Pampore, Sakeena Itoo appreciated the college faculty and staff for their efforts in strengthening the institution and creating a conducive academic environment. She said that the growing enrolment reflects increasing interest among the students in pursuing higher education locally.<\/p>

The Minister said that the students possess considerable talent and potential and stressed the need for a skill-oriented and innovation-driven curriculum that enables them to translate academic learning into practical capabilities. She also called for sustained efforts towards creating a safe, comfortable and inclusive campus environment where the students can pursue their studies with confidence.<\/p>

She urged the college authorities to continue encouraging co-curricular activities, innovation and skill development alongside academics so that students are better prepared for higher studies, entrepreneurship and employment opportunities.<\/p>

 Sakeena Itoo also released the 2nd issue of biannual college newsletter \u201cShakh-e-Zafran\u201d and unveiled \u201cOneirataxia,\u201d a collection of poems authored by Dr. Gazala Gayas, Principal, Government Degree College Pampore.<\/p>

Subsequently, the Minister visited and inaugurated the New Type Primary Health Centres (NTPHCs) at Mandakpal and Shari Shali, Pampore. She took stock of the facilities available at the newly inaugurated health institutions and reviewed the arrangements being put in place for providing healthcare services to the local population.<\/p>

The Minister emphasised the importance of strengthening healthcare infrastructure at the grassroots level and ensuring that people, particularly those residing in rural and underserved areas, have access to essential health services closer to their homes.<\/p>

During the visit, the Minister was accompanied by Director Colleges, J&K; Director Health Services Kashmir; Additional Deputy Commissioner Awantipora; Joint Director, SCERT; Chief Education Officer Pulwama; Chief Medical Officer Pulwama; District Social Welfare Officer Pulwama; and Tehsildar Pampore, among other officers and officials.<\/p>

 <\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/8f542e24-eb66-41de-bdf1-4994e1024fb6.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":"2026-09-17T13:51:02.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Minister Sakeena Itoo inaugurates multiple development projects at Pampore","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":396,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":4,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-17T13:51:02.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-17T13:51:02.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2999,"title":"Omar Abdullah Reiterates Demand for Restoration of J&K Statehood on PM Modi\u2019s Birthday","slug":"omar-abdullah-reiterates-demand-for-restoration-of-jk-statehood-on-pm-modis-birthday","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 17:<\/strong> Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reiterated his demand for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, saying the commitment made by the Centre should be fulfilled.<\/p>

Abdullah made the remarks on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s birthday, renewing the National Conference-led administration\u2019s call for restoring Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s status as a State.<\/p>

The Chief Minister has repeatedly raised the issue of statehood restoration, stating that the people of Jammu and Kashmir should regain the status they had before the 2019 reorganisation.<\/p>

The demand for restoration of statehood has remained a key political issue in Jammu and Kashmir, with the Union Government having previously stated that statehood would be restored at an appropriate time.<\/p>

Abdullah\u2019s latest remarks come amid continued discussions over the political and constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir and the region\u2019s future governance arrangements.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/eada61b6-c7f5-4300-aebb-e6d99afd1635.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":"2026-09-17T10:23:18.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Omar Abdullah Reiterates Demand for Restoration of J&K Statehood on PM Modi\u2019s Birthday","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":340,"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":"2026-09-17T10:23:18.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-17T10:23:18.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2998,"title":"J&K Police Approves Attachment of 15 Kanals Land, Two Houses Linked to Terror Suspects","slug":"jk-police-approves-attachment-of-15-kanals-land-two-houses-linked-to-terror-suspects","excerpt":null,"content":"

KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 17:<\/strong> Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat has granted prior approval for the attachment of properties allegedly belonging to two terrorists who, according to police records, are currently operating from Pakistan.<\/p>

The action has been initiated under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with FIR No. 276\/2022 registered at Police Station Kupwara.<\/p>

According to the official order, the properties identified for attachment include 15 kanals and 7 marlas of land and two residential houses<\/strong> located in Kachama area of Kupwara district.<\/p>

The properties are registered in the names of Ab Majid Qureshi<\/strong>, son of Ab Rouf Qureshi, and Parvaiz Ahmad Qureshi<\/strong>, son of Mohd Mustafa Qureshi, both residents of Kachama.<\/p>

The police document states that the properties fall under the definition of \u201cproceeds of terrorism\u201d under Section 2(1)(g)(ii) of the UAPA and are liable for attachment in connection with the case.<\/p>

As per the property details, 10 kanals and 7 marlas of land along with a three-storeyed residential house<\/strong> have been listed in connection with Ab Majid Qureshi. In the case of Parvaiz Ahmad Qureshi, the order identifies 5 kanals of land and a single-storeyed residential house<\/strong>.<\/p>

The approval refers to various provisions of the Indian Penal Code, including Sections 120-B, 121, 121-A, 122 and 123, along with several sections of the UAPA, including Sections 17, 18, 18-A, 18-B, 20, 38, 39 and 40.<\/p>

The directions have been issued to the DSP DAR Kupwara<\/strong>, with copies forwarded to senior police and intelligence officials, including the ADG CID, IG Kashmir Zone, AIG CT\/INT and SSP Kupwara.<\/p>

The property attachment forms part of ongoing legal proceedings concerning assets allegedly linked to terrorism-related activities in Kupwara district.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/1eeeffe1-c906-41cf-bf80-fa68655053ff.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":"2026-09-17T10:14:00.000000Z","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 Approves Attachment of 15 Kanals Land, Two Houses Linked to Terror Suspects","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":317,"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":"2026-09-17T10:14:16.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-17T10:16:51.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2994,"title":"Sajad Lone Questions Assembly Silence on 1987 Election Resolution","slug":"sajad-lone-questions-assembly-silence-on-1987-election-resolution","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, SEPT 17:<\/strong> Peoples Conference president and Handwara MLA Sajad Gani Lone has questioned the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Secretariat over the lack of communication on his resolution concerning the alleged rigging of the 1987 Assembly elections.<\/p>

Lone said he had submitted two resolutions ahead of the upcoming autumn session of the J&K Assembly. According to him, the Secretariat informed him that his resolution related to the recent power tariff hike had been admitted, but he had received no communication regarding the resolution on the 1987 elections.<\/p>

In a post on X, Lone questioned the handling of his resolution and said the Assembly should function impartially and protect the rights of all legislators. He criticised what he described as the Secretariat's silence over the matter.<\/p>

Lone also cited Rule 179 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business<\/strong>, saying it requires the Assembly Secretariat to inform a member whether a resolution has been admitted, disallowed or admitted with amendments by the Speaker. He argued that the use of the word \u201cshall\u201d makes such communication mandatory.<\/p>

The Peoples Conference leader said he had written to the Assembly Secretariat seeking clarification on the status of his resolution.<\/p>

The issue comes ahead of the J&K Assembly\u2019s autumn session, scheduled to begin on September 21. The proposed resolution relates to the long-standing allegations of irregularities in the 1987 Assembly elections<\/strong>, an episode that remains a subject of political and historical debate in Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>

Lone has described the alleged election rigging as a significant event in the region\u2019s history and has sought clarity on whether his resolution will be taken up during the session.<\/p>

The Assembly Secretariat\u2019s position on the resolution had not been publicly stated in the reports available on Thursday.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/df853413-f806-429d-a63f-656b79b87f1f.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":"2026-09-17T09:23:47.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Sajad Lone Questions Assembly Silence on 1987 Election Resolution","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":381,"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":"2026-09-17T09:23:47.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-17T09:23:47.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2990,"title":"PM Modi\u2019s Leadership Has Driven Significant Development in J&K: LG Sinha","slug":"pm-modis-leadership-has-driven-significant-development-in-jk-lg-sinha","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, SEPT 17:<\/strong> Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha<\/strong> on Thursday said the Union Territory has witnessed significant infrastructure development and implementation of welfare schemes under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/strong>.<\/p>

Speaking to a select group of reporters in Srinagar on the occasion of the Prime Minister\u2019s birthday, Sinha highlighted developments in infrastructure, welfare and economic growth across the country and Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>

Referring to India\u2019s economic progress, the LG said the country had moved from being described among the \u201cFragile 5\u201d economies to the \u201cTop 5\u201d and cited an economic growth rate of 7.8 per cent<\/strong>.<\/p>

\u201cEspecially in J&K, I think it is due to the leadership of the Prime Minister,\u201d Sinha said, referring to the infrastructure projects undertaken across the Union Territory.<\/p>

He said several welfare initiatives have benefited people across the country, including the provision of free foodgrains to around 80 crore people<\/strong> and LPG connections to 11 crore households<\/strong>. According to Sinha, these schemes have also been implemented in Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>

The Lieutenant Governor said infrastructure development in J&K has accelerated, with road and tunnel projects worth more than \u20b91.5 lakh crore<\/strong> currently underway.<\/p>

He also highlighted the completion of the long-awaited railway connectivity between Kashmir and the rest of the country<\/strong>, describing it as the fulfilment of a long-pending objective.<\/p>

Earlier in the day, Sinha visited the Palaash and Pareesha Child Care Institutions in Srinagar<\/strong>, where he celebrated the Prime Minister\u2019s birthday with children and distributed gifts.<\/p>

He also appealed to people to participate actively in the month-long programmes<\/strong> being organised to mark Prime Minister Modi\u2019s birthday, saying the events should be made more meaningful and engaging.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/76abd606-f8c6-4f04-9c46-5f7285718c30.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":"2026-09-17T08:24:45.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"PM Modi\u2019s Leadership Has Driven Significant Development in J&K: LG Sinha","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":235,"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":"2026-09-17T08:24:45.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-17T08:24:45.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2989,"title":"Mehbooba Mufti Criticises Bushra Bano Transfer, Accuses BJP of Policing Muslim Vocabulary","slug":"mehbooba-mufti-criticises-bushra-bano-transfer-accuses-bjp-of-policing-muslim-vocabulary","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, SEPT 17:<\/strong> PDP president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday criticised the transfer of IPS officer Bushra Bano in West Bengal, alleging that the BJP was increasingly seeking to regulate the language and religious expressions used by Muslims.<\/p>

Bano, a 2021-batch IPS officer who was serving as Additional Superintendent of Police in Kharagpur, was transferred on September 14 and posted as Deputy Commandant of the State Armed Police\u2019s 4th Battalion. Her transfer came days after a video she posted about her UPSC journey drew criticism over her use of Islamic expressions including \u201cAssalamu Alaikum\u201d, \u201cInshallah\u201d and \u201cJazakallah\u201d.<\/p>

The transfer has triggered a political controversy. Some organisations and social media users objected to the expressions used in Bano\u2019s video, while opposition leaders questioned whether the controversy was connected to her subsequent transfer. The West Bengal government, however, has described the move as part of a routine administrative reshuffle, and the transfer order did not publicly cite the video as the reason.<\/p>

Reacting to the development, Mehbooba Mufti said the controversy over Bano\u2019s use of Islamic greetings was troubling. She argued that expressions such as \u201cAssalamu Alaikum\u201d, \u201cInshallah\u201d and \u201cJazakallah\u201d are ordinary religious phrases conveying peace, faith and gratitude.<\/p>

\u201cFirst our food, clothes and marriage, now even our vocabulary and our votes are being policed,\u201d Mehbooba said in a post on X, while accusing the BJP of insecurity.<\/p>

She also referred to remarks attributed to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari regarding Muslim voters and elections, describing them as part of a broader concern over political messaging directed at the community.<\/p>

The controversy surrounding Bano has prompted debate over the balance between personal religious expression, the expected neutrality of public officials and administrative decisions involving serving officers. Reports indicate that Bano's transfer followed criticism of her video, but there is no publicly stated official confirmation that the video was the reason for the transfer.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/f0f32068-b318-4f9c-b717-8ddef070fe43.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":"2026-09-17T07:46:35.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":false,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Mehbooba Mufti Criticises Bushra Bano Transfer, Accuses BJP of Policing Muslim Vocabulary","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":787,"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":"2026-09-17T07:46:35.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-17T07:46:35.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2978,"title":"Season\u2019s First Snowfall Hits Gurez Heights, Kabul Gali Turns White","slug":"seasons-first-snowfall-hits-gurez-heights-kabul-gali-turns-white","excerpt":null,"content":"

BANDIPORA, SEPT 17:<\/strong> The higher reaches of Gurez Valley in north Kashmir<\/strong> received the season\u2019s first snowfall on Wednesday, with Kabul Gali in Tulail Valley<\/strong> witnessing fresh snowfall and a sharp change in weather conditions.<\/p>

The snowfall covered the mountainous landscape of Kabul Gali with a fresh layer of snow, giving the high-altitude region a distinctly wintry appearance. The spell was also accompanied by a noticeable drop in temperatures across the upper reaches of Gurez.<\/p>

Located at a high elevation in the Tulail Valley, Kabul Gali is among the areas of Gurez that generally experience snowfall earlier than the lower parts of the valley. The fresh snowfall marks a gradual shift towards colder weather conditions in the region.<\/p>

The white blanket over the rugged mountains has further enhanced the scenic beauty of Tulail Valley, which is known for its picturesque landscapes, high-altitude terrain and remote settlements.<\/p>

With temperatures expected to fall further following the snowfall, residents and travellers have been advised to remain cautious while moving through mountainous areas. Weather conditions can change rapidly in the higher reaches, particularly after fresh snowfall.<\/p>

The season\u2019s first snow has also brought a clear winter feel to the upper reaches of Gurez and signals the approaching colder months in one of north Kashmir\u2019s high-altitude and remote regions.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/a7a21b39-3c96-4f94-84e2-8bc9efb54c0e.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":"2026-09-17T04:22:00.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Season\u2019s First Snowfall Hits Gurez Heights, Kabul Gali Turns White","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":275,"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":"2026-09-17T04:22:18.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-17T04:27:24.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T05:28:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null}}],"meta":{"current_page":6,"last_page":26,"per_page":20,"total":509}}