{"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":2974,"title":"LoP Sunil Sharma holds outreach camp in Baramulla, assures to raise people\u2019s issues in Assembly","slug":"lop-sunil-sharma-holds-outreach-camp-in-baramulla-assures-to-raise-peoples-issues-in-assembly","excerpt":null,"content":"

Baramulla: <\/strong>Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma interacted with residents and representatives of different sections of society from three districts namely Baramullah, Kupwara, and Bandipora in Dak Bungalow, Baramulla as part of the BJP legislative group\u2019s pre-session public outreach programme.<\/p>

J&K BJP General Secretary Anwar Khan, All Cells Co-Incharge & Prabhari Baramulla Bilal Parre and other senior leaders of the party also accompanied the Leader of Opposition on the occasion.<\/p>

Sharma said that the BJP legislative group has decided to visit district headquarters across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the upcoming Assembly session to directly listen to the concerns and grievances of the people.<\/p>

\u201cA large number of people have come from different parts of North Kashmir with their issues. Our legislative group has decided that before the Assembly session, we will visit every district headquarters, listen to the problems of the people and ensure that their genuine concerns are raised in the appropriate forum,\u201d Sharma said.<\/p>

He said the outreach programme in Baramulla provided an opportunity to hear people from different sections of society and understand issues affecting their day-to-day lives.<\/p>

\u201cWe have come here to listen to the problems of the people and raise them in the concerned quarters. Our responsibility as the opposition is to ensure that the voice of the common man reaches the government and the Assembly,\u201d he said.<\/p>

Sharma said several important issues were brought to his notice during the interaction, including roads, bridges, water supply, tourism, electricity charges, employment, outsourced workers, NHM employees, Anganwadi workers and municipal elections.<\/p>

Expressing concern over unemployment and employment-related grievances, Sharma said that the problems faced by unemployed youth and workers require serious attention and appropriate government intervention.<\/p>

He also said that issues related to local governance and civic infrastructure need to be addressed effectively so that development reaches people at the grassroots level.<\/p>

\u201cThe people have brought very basic issues before us. Some have concerns regarding roads and bridges, some regarding water supply, while others have raised tourism and other civic issues. These are basic governance issues and they cannot be ignored,\u201d Sharma said.<\/p>

On the absence of municipal elections, Sharma said that strengthening grassroots democratic institutions was important for effective local governance and development.<\/p>

\u201cThe BJP is the principal opposition party and we will raise the concerns of the people in the Assembly. The issues brought before us in Baramulla will be taken up at the appropriate level,\u201d Sharma said.<\/p>

Sharma reiterated that the pre-session outreach programme was aimed at strengthening direct engagement between elected representatives and the people and ensuring that public grievances are reflected in the legislative process.<\/p>

Sharma reiterated that the BJP will continue to remain a strong voice of the people of J&K, raising their concerns in the Assembly and standing firmly with them against the anti-people policies and misgovernance of the NC Government.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/3b4e3ec0-4cde-4514-9ef5-0e8168c744ff.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":"2026-09-16T15:00:48.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"LoP Sunil Sharma holds outreach camp in Baramulla, assures to raise people\u2019s issues in Assembly","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":251,"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":"2026-09-16T15:00:48.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-16T15:00:48.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2971,"title":"Speaker Rather meets media ahead of Autumn Session; calls for responsible, objective coverage","slug":"speaker-rather-meets-media-ahead-of-autumn-session-calls-for-responsible-objective-coverage","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 16: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today chaired a meeting with representatives of the media fraternity ahead of the forthcoming Autumn Session of the Legislative Assembly, scheduled to commence on September 21.<\/p>

The purpose of the meeting was toseek their suggestions and addressing the issues concerning the smooth and effective coverage of proceedings of the House.<\/p>

Addressing the representatives of the print, electronic and other media organisations, the Speaker acknowledged their significant role in strengthening the democratic institutions and facilitating communication between the government, the legislature and the people. He said that the media serves as an important bridge between the public and the government, enabling information regarding government schemes, programmes and welfare initiatives to reach the people. It simultaneously provide an effective channel through which public concerns and grievances are brought to the attention of the government and concerned institutions, he added.<\/p>

He said that the responsibility of the media assumes even greater significance while covering the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly, which constitute an important forum for deliberation on matters of public interest and accountability.<\/p>

Rather stressed the need for accurate, objective and responsible reporting of Assembly proceedings, stating that factual accuracy and the larger public interest should remain the guiding principles of legislative coverage. He urged the media representatives to give due prominence to substantive debates, constructive deliberations and issues of public importance discussed in the House.<\/p>

The Speaker also emphasized the importance of avoiding any form of misleading or factually incorrect reporting. He urged the media to maintain the sanctity of legislative proceedings while reporting the functioning of the House.<\/p>

He emphasised that isolated instances of disruption or disorder should not overshadow the substantive legislative business, as excessive focus on such incidents may convey an incomplete picture of the functioning of the House, particularly to the general public and newly elected members. He called for greater emphasis on the quality of debates, discussions and legislative business conducted during the session. He said that the legislature who performs well in debates and discussions shall be given more prominence instead of those who create disturbance and trouble.<\/p>

Responding to the observations regarding the duration of the forthcoming session, the Speaker placed comparative data regarding the number of sittings held during Monsoon and Budget sessions in various States and Union Territories, providing a factual perspective on the matter.<\/p>

He informed that several States\/UTs have held fewer sittings during their respective Monsoon sessions, including Uttar Pradesh with four sittings, Delhi with three, Rajasthan with two, Haryana with three, Madhya Pradesh with five, Punjab with six, Gujarat with three, Goa with three, Tamil Nadu with three, Bihar with five, Jharkhand with five and Chhattisgarh with five sittings, whereas the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly is scheduled to conduct seven sittings during the forthcoming Autumn Session, that too being a Union Territory.<\/p>

The Speaker further informed that the Legislative Assembly of Assam had conducted a one-day session in June 2025 while pointing out that the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly had held 22 sittings during the Budget Session. He stated that it was comparatively higher than the number of sittings conducted by several other legislative assemblies during their corresponding sessions.<\/p>

During the interaction, representatives of the media fraternity put forth a number of suggestions aimed at facilitating smooth, professional and hassle-free coverage of the Assembly proceedings.<\/p>

The journalists raised issues relating to regulation and timely issuance of media passes, particularly for accredited journalists, proper accommodation and working facilities for regional, national and international media, improvement of the sound system within the Legislative Assembly, hassle-free entry of authorised media personnel, adequate Wi-Fi connectivity and arrangements for parking of media vehicles. The representatives also stressed the need for ensuring appropriate logistical and technical facilities so that journalists can discharge their professional responsibilities effectively during the session.<\/p>

Responding to the concerns regarding parking and entry of media personnel, the Speaker informed the media persons that the General Administration Department (GAD) has already issued a notification to facilitate hassle-free entry of the authorised vehicles of accredited media persons into the Civil Secretariat during the Assembly Session.<\/p>

He informed that a designated parking area has been identified for the accredited media vehicles, thereby addressing an important logistical concern raised by the media fraternity.<\/p>

The Speaker assured the representatives that their suggestions and genuine concerns would be examined in coordination with the concerned authorities and that necessary facilitation would be ensured for smooth and professional coverage of the proceedings.<\/p>

Besides Secretary JKLA Manoj Kumar Pandit senior officers from Information Department, including Secretary in Information Department, Munir-ul-Islam; Special Secretary Information Department Pawan Singh Rathore, Joint Director Information Kashmir Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, Deputy Director Information PR Javed Ahmad Rather, SSP Security Civil Secretariat Security along with representatives of the print, electronic and other media organizations were present in the meeting.<\/p>


<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/6543e2a9-a6bb-46f7-be7f-8ff21b226582.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":"2026-09-16T14:04:04.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Speaker Rather meets media ahead of Autumn Session; calls for responsible, objective coverage","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":309,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":5,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-09-16T14:04:04.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-16T14:04:04.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2960,"title":"Srinagar Issues Eviction Notices to Nazool Land Occupants Over Expired Leases","slug":"srinagar-issues-eviction-notices-to-nazool-land-occupants-over-expired-leases","excerpt":null,"content":"

Srinagar, Sep 16 :<\/strong> In a move targeting expired commercial leases in the prime business hubs in the summer capital here, the Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the eviction of several occupants of 'Nazool' (state) land, citing the absence of a subsisting lease (active rental agreement) or valid renewal order.<\/p>

The properties that have been served eviction notices include some in posh areas of the city, such as Polo View near Lal Chowk, Rajbagh, and Karan Nagar.<\/p>

One of the properties that has been served an eviction notice is the iconic white building of the Mohi-ud-Din Trust at Polo View.<\/p>

The eviction order, issued by the Office of the Assistant Commissioner Nazool\/Estates Officer Srinagar, directs the occupants to vacate the premises and hand over possession on or before September 21.<\/p>

The government said a prior notice was issued to the Trust on August 5 this year to produce documentary evidence establishing their authorisation to occupy the property.<\/p>

However, the material submitted by the Trust failed to establish the existence of a subsisting lease or an order by the competent authority for its renewal or extension.<\/p>

\"Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5(1) of the Jammu & Kashmir Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1988, and for the reasons recorded hereinabove, I, being the Estates Officer under the Act, hereby order the eviction of the Mohi-ud-Din Trust, Residency Road, Srinagar from the aforesaid public premises,\" the notice read.<\/p>

The Mohi-ud-Din Trust is hereby directed to vacate the premises and hand over peaceful possession thereof to the Estates Officer on or before September 21, it added.<\/p>

The government warned that failure to comply with the order within the time specified would warrant action for eviction and taking over possession of the public premises.<\/p>

Officials in the know said eviction notices have also been issued to some establishments in Raj Bagh and Karan Nagar areas of the city which are built on Nazool land and \"have defaulted on rent\".<\/p>

Across Jammu and Kashmir, over 58,000 kanals of government land is classified as Nazool land, with over 50,000 kanals in Jammu division and over 7,000 in Kashmir division. In Srinagar and Jammu cities, commercial establishments in total occupy over 5,600 kanals of Nazool land.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/8b2642d4-1708-4df5-82d6-a43597581db7.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":"2026-09-16T10:53:37.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Srinagar Issues Eviction Notices to Nazool Land Occupants Over Expired Leases","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":215,"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":"2026-09-16T10:53:37.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-16T10:53:37.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2956,"title":"Statehood Cannot Hide Governance Failures: LoP Sunil Sharma","slug":"statehood-cannot-hide-governance-failures-lop-sunil-sharma","excerpt":null,"content":"

BARAMULLA, SEPT 16:<\/strong> Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday accused the National Conference-led government of failing to effectively utilise the powers and resources available to it, alleging that the Statehood issue was being used to deflect attention from governance-related concerns.<\/p>

Addressing reporters in Baramulla, Sharma alleged that corruption had increased and said the youth were facing growing concerns over employment opportunities. He claimed that the government had sufficient responsibilities and resources but was not delivering effectively on the ground.<\/p>

\u201cLet them pave the way for us. We will show how to work. They have the work, but they are not using it,\u201d Sharma said while criticising the functioning of the government.<\/p>

The LoP also raised concerns over employment, alleging that jobs were increasingly being filled through outsourcing. He said the opposition would continue to highlight issues affecting different sections of society, including NHM employees, daily wagers and Anganwadi workers.<\/p>

Sharma further alleged that funds released by the Centre were not being utilised effectively at the ground level. He also linked the issue to the delay in conducting Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Body elections in Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>

The opposition leader also criticised the government over electricity tariffs, alleging that increased power charges had placed an additional financial burden on consumers.<\/p>

Sharma said the opposition would continue to raise public concerns and question the government over its performance both inside the Legislative Assembly and through other democratic platforms.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/6571d788-22cd-44b2-9a37-f10e490c60fb.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":"2026-09-16T10:04:26.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Statehood Cannot Hide Governance Failures: LoP Sunil Sharma","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":272,"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":"2026-09-16T10:04:26.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-16T10:04:26.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2955,"title":"Don\u2019t Rely on Verbal Assurances, Seek Written Commitments: Omar to Ladakh Leaders","slug":"dont-rely-on-verbal-assurances-seek-written-commitments-omar-to-ladakh-leaders","excerpt":null,"content":"

PULWAMA, SEPT 16:<\/strong> Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah<\/strong> on Wednesday advised leaders from Ladakh and Kargil to seek written and signed commitments from the Central Government rather than relying solely on verbal assurances.<\/p>

Speaking to reporters after a review meeting in Pulwama, Omar said leaders should seek formal documentation of any commitments made by the Centre before placing their trust in them.<\/p>

\u201cAs a friend and elder brother, I would advise the leaders of Ladakh that they should not trust any promise made by the Central Government until it is given to them in writing and signed,\u201d he said.<\/p>

Referring to the issue of restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, Omar said the people of J&K had also received a verbal assurance that statehood would be restored after the Assembly elections.<\/p>

\u201cWe were also victims of a verbal promise. We were told that statehood would be restored immediately after the elections. Nearly two years have passed, and that promise is nowhere to be seen,\u201d the Chief Minister said.<\/p>

Omar suggested that Ladakh and Kargil leaders seek a written assurance from the Centre, preferably backed by an affidavit, before relying on commitments regarding their demands.<\/p>

He acknowledged that Ladakh has its own distinct political and administrative concerns<\/strong>, separate from those of Jammu and Kashmir, but stressed that formal written commitments would provide greater clarity on any assurances given by the Central Government.<\/p>

His remarks come amid continuing discussions between Ladakh representatives and the Centre over various demands concerning the region.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/e9de6b71-b39a-4535-9ff0-8fc1011e451d.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":"2026-09-16T09:59:29.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Don\u2019t Rely on Verbal Assurances, Seek Written Commitments: Omar to Ladakh Leaders","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":238,"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":"2026-09-16T09:59:29.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-16T09:59:29.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2954,"title":"J&K Assembly Speaker Dismisses Opposition Criticism Over Autumn Session Duration","slug":"jk-assembly-speaker-dismisses-opposition-criticism-over-autumn-session-duration","excerpt":null,"content":"

Srinagar, Sep 16 : <\/strong>Under attack from the Opposition BJP on the short Autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Wednesday asserted that the union territory has the highest average sitting per year among all states and union territories in the country.<\/p>

He was reacting to BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma's accusation that the government kept the forthcoming Assembly session short as it was not serious about addressing people\u2019s issues.<\/p>

\"The Leader of Opposition should introspect before making statements like that. Jammu and Kashmir has an average of 28 sittings per year against the national average of just 24,\" Rather told mediapersons during an interaction ahead of the Autumn session of the assembly.<\/p>

The Autumn Session of the J-K Assembly is scheduled to be held in Srinagar from September 21 to September 30.<\/p>

Sharma had on Tuesday called for a month-long session of the assembly so that the people's issues can be raised in the House.<\/p>

\"Unfortunately, the government of Jammu and Kashmir has almost completely lost its legislative accountability. The Assembly has effectively been reduced to a joke,\" Sharma said at a presser at the party headquarters in Jammu.<\/p>

The Speaker said the Autumn session in Jammu and Kashmir has usually been short but stressed that sessions are even shorter in BJP-ruled state assemblies.<\/p>

\"Assam had a one-day session, Rajasthan had a two-day session, and Gujarat, Delhi and Goa had three-day sessions, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh had five-day sessions. These are all BJP ruled states. So the LoP should introspect before calling the assembly session a joke,\" Rather said that, even during the years when the BJP ruled Jammu and Kashmir in a coalition with the PDP, the autumn session was short.<\/p>

\"In 2015, the autumn session was from October 4 to October 10 while in 2017, it was help in July for only four days,\" he added.<\/p>

The speaker also appealed to the media to focus less on MLAs creating pandemonium in the house as this will help the session run smoothly.<\/p>

\"The Presiding Officers will certainly try to bring them under control - \u0094that is indeed their responsibility. However, your responsibility is even greater. These people who create uproar, who take the law into their own hands, and who show no respect for the rules -- please write less about them,\" he said.<\/p>

Rather asked the journalists to focus on the quality of speeches of the members and and legislative performance.<\/p>

\"Give more coverage to whichever member delivers a good performance. That will help us conduct the House in a civilised and orderly manner; it will truly assist us. A member ought to feel that if they respect the rules, the Constitution, and the law, they will receive more coverage. This impression, this message, should reach all honourable members or even a minister,\" he added.<\/p>

Rather lamented that his observations on the matter have been the opposite.<\/p>

\"I have seen the reverse in many places. Generally, it is seen that those who create a ruckus receive the most coverage. The consequence of this is that the number of rabble-rousers continues to grow day by day. When new members arrive, they perceive that creating noise and shouting slogans here will land their names in the newspaper headlines,\" he added.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/42a96459-b309-481e-b574-d6d1445e0895.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":"2026-09-16T09:32:47.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"J&K Assembly Speaker Dismisses Opposition Criticism Over Autumn Session Duration","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":285,"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":"2026-09-16T09:32:47.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-16T09:32:47.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2947,"title":"Sajad Lone Questions Reservation Policy Ahead of J&K Assembly Session","slug":"sajad-lone-questions-reservation-policy-ahead-of-jk-assembly-session","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, SEPT 16:<\/strong> Peoples Conference president and MLA Sajad Gani Lone<\/strong> has questioned the regional representation in the latest appointments to the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS)<\/strong> and J&K Accounts (Gazetted) Service, ahead of the upcoming Legislative Assembly session.<\/p>

Lone said that out of 55 officers selected<\/strong> for the two services, only 10 were from the Kashmir Valley<\/strong>. Citing these figures, he questioned the level of representation of candidates from the Valley in the latest recruitment.<\/p>

The Peoples Conference chief also questioned the Chief Minister's participation in the distribution of appointment orders, saying the Chief Minister should ideally have stayed away from the process.<\/p>

Lone criticised the existing reservation framework and alleged that it has resulted in reduced representation of candidates from the Kashmir region in government recruitment. His remarks reflect concerns he has raised previously regarding the impact of the reservation system on regional representation.<\/p>

He further argued that the reservation-related recommendations recently sent by the elected government to the Union Government would not substantially change the regional recruitment figures.<\/p>

Lone said he intends to raise the issue during the forthcoming Assembly session through appropriate legislative procedures. He also called for the matter to be discussed across party lines.<\/p>

The reservation policy has remained a subject of debate in the J&K Assembly, with Lone having previously sought discussion on the government's approach to rationalising the existing reservation framework.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/faac796a-4288-4e12-af6f-39059550b95f.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":"2026-09-16T07:20:51.000000Z","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 Reservation Policy Ahead of J&K Assembly Session","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":236,"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":"2026-09-16T07:20:51.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-16T07:20:51.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2942,"title":"CM Omar Abdullah to Visit Pulwama, Review Development Projects Worth \u20b986 Crore","slug":"cm-omar-abdullah-to-visit-pulwama-review-development-projects-worth-rs86-crore","excerpt":null,"content":"

PULWAMA, SEPT 16:<\/strong> Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is scheduled to visit Pulwama district on Wednesday to review ongoing developmental works and assess the progress of key projects being implemented across the district.<\/p>

During the visit, the Chief Minister is expected to hold a detailed review of various development initiatives, with emphasis on the pace of execution, timely completion of ongoing works and implementation of projects aimed at improving public infrastructure and essential services.<\/p>

Developmental projects worth around \u20b986 crore<\/strong> are scheduled to be dedicated to the people of Pulwama during the visit. The projects are aimed at strengthening infrastructure and improving public facilities and services across the district.<\/p>

District administration and concerned departments are expected to brief the Chief Minister on the status of major ongoing projects, their implementation timelines and issues affecting their execution.<\/p>

The visit also comes amid the administration's emphasis on completing development works within stipulated timelines and improving the delivery of government services at the grassroots level.<\/p>

Omar Abdullah is expected to review implementation challenges with senior officers and assess measures required to ensure that sanctioned projects progress without unnecessary delays.<\/p>

Senior civil administration officials and representatives of concerned departments are expected to participate in the review proceedings.<\/p>

The dedication of the \u20b986-crore projects is expected to add to ongoing infrastructure development efforts in Pulwama and expand public facilities for residents of the district.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/ee0fa6a7-d03b-4eac-9416-6ec9fcd612cf.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":"2026-09-16T05:42:13.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"CM Omar Abdullah to Visit Pulwama, Review Development Projects Worth \u20b986 Crore","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":231,"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":"2026-09-16T05:42:13.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-16T05:42:13.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2935,"title":"Speaker Rather reviews preparations for JKLA Autumn session, calls for meticulous planning","slug":"speaker-rather-reviews-preparations-for-jkla-autumn-session-calls-for-meticulous-planning","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, on Tuesday convened a meeting with the senior officers to review and finalise the arrangements for smooth conduct of the forthcoming Autumn Session of the Legislative Assembly, scheduled to commence from September 21, 2026, in Srinagar.<\/p>

Secretary JKLA Manoj Kumar Pandit, Commissioner Secretary IT Saurabh Bhagat, Commissioner Secretary GAD M. Raju, Commissioner Secretary Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs Achal Sethi, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg along with senior officers from Security, Traffic, Information, Hospitality & Protocol, Estates, Health, AYUSH, SMC, Fire & Emergency Services and other line departments were present in the meeting.<\/p>

During the meeting, the Speaker emphasised that successful conduct of the Legislative Session requires close coordination, advance planning and a high degree of administrative preparedness across all concerned departments.<\/p>

Describing the forthcoming Autumn Session as a short session carrying a major responsibility, the Speaker stressed that every aspect of the arrangements must be accorded due importance. He cautioned the officers against taking any matter lightly, observing that \u201csmall issues can create big problems\u201d if not addressed in time.<\/p>

The Speaker held detailed discussions on various arrangements and issued necessary directions to the concerned departments. Security arrangements figured prominently during the meeting.<\/p>

He directed the concerned authorities to ensure comprehensive and foolproof security arrangements at the Assembly Secretariat and MLA Hostel, with emphasis on coordination among all security and administrative agencies.<\/p>

On the legislative business, the Speaker directed the General Administration Department (GAD) to ensure that all concerned departments furnish replies to Assembly questions within the prescribed timelines. He instructed the departments to designate Nodal Officers for effective coordination with the Legislative Assembly Secretariat so that matters relating the session are dealt with promptly and efficiently.<\/p>

The Speaker also reviewed arrangements relating to transportation and parking, directing the concerned authorities to make adequate arrangements to facilitate Members of the Legislative Assembly and minimise inconvenience to the public. He directed that government bills be submitted to the Assembly Secretariat well in advance to facilitate their timely processing and proper scheduling during the Session.<\/p>

The meeting was also informed about the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) on a hybrid model.<\/p>

The Speaker directed the Information Technology Department to ensure reliable Wi-Fi and internet connectivity and all necessary technical support throughout the Session.<\/p>

The Speaker stressed the need for effective traffic regulation and management around the Assembly premises and other identified areas so that the movement of the general public is not adversely affected during the Session.<\/p>

Reviewing the essential civic and utility services, the Speaker directed the PHE and Power Development Department (PDD) to ensure uninterrupted water and power supply during the Session. The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) was directed to ensure proper sanitation and cleanliness in and around the Assembly premises and MLA hostel.<\/p>

The Speaker directed the Health and AYUSH Departments to make adequate arrangements, including establishment of requisite medical and AYUSH stalls\/facilities at the Assembly premises, for the convenience and well-being of Members, staff and visitors.<\/p>

The Information Department was directed to make comprehensive arrangements for media and press coverage of the proceedings and to ensure proper coordination and regulation of media-related arrangements during the Session.<\/p>

 <\/strong><\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/d2772ea8-526c-4e21-8e3b-77227ce9edb3.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":"2026-09-15T14:50:16.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Speaker Rather reviews preparations for JKLA Autumn session, calls for meticulous planning","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":286,"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":"2026-09-15T14:50:17.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-15T14:50:17.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2933,"title":"CM Omar Distributes Appointment Orders To 55 Newly Selected JKAS, Accounts Officers","slug":"cm-omar-distributes-appointment-orders-to-55-newly-selected-jkas-accounts-officers","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, Sept 15:<\/strong> Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday distributed appointment orders to 55 candidates selected through the Combined Competitive Examination for induction into the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) and J&K Accounts (Gazetted) Service.<\/p>

The newly appointed officers include 28 Junior Scale JKAS officers and 27 Accounts Officers of the J&K Accounts (Gazetted) Service. The appointment ceremony was held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here.<\/p>

Ministers Javid Ahmed Dar and Satish Sharma, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department, M Raju, senior GAD officials, the newly appointed officers and their parents attended the function.<\/p>

Congratulating the officers and their families, Omar Abdullah acknowledged the hard work, perseverance and sacrifices that had gone into their selection.<\/p>

He told the newly appointed officers that receiving their appointment orders marked not the destination but the beginning of a much larger journey in public service.<\/p>

\u201cNow you have to decide how you want people to remember you when you complete this journey. Only you can decide that,\u201d he said, urging them to build their careers on competence, honesty and hard work.<\/p>

The Chief Minister said public servants were remembered not merely for the positions they occupied but for the difference they made in people's lives. He urged the officers to uphold integrity and ensure that their conduct earned the respect of the people they served.<\/p>

Referring to government files, applications and complaints, Omar said every such matter represented the story of a person. While every grievance may not necessarily be justified, he said there was a reason behind every complaint and officers must have the sensitivity and willingness to understand people's problems and work towards resolving them.<\/p>

He advised the officers to look beyond postings and promotions and recognise the opportunity and responsibility that came with being part of the civil services.<\/p>

\u201cDon\u2019t keep postings and promotions in mind. Just think that you have got a chance which very few people get,\u201d he said.<\/p>

The Chief Minister also urged the young officers to prepare for the challenges Jammu and Kashmir could face over the coming decades, including improving education, making cities cleaner and more liveable, addressing climate change and adapting to emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.<\/p>

He said the nature of governance and societal challenges could change significantly over the next 10 to 20 years and called upon the officers to remain adaptable, innovative and committed to public service.<\/p>

Omar Abdullah assured the officers that the Government would provide all possible support to help them discharge their responsibilities effectively and overcome challenges during their professional careers.<\/p>

\u201cYou will be in the service. You have to take advantage of that stability and assurance and think about how you would like to see Jammu and Kashmir at the end of your service,\u201d he said.<\/p>

The Chief Minister expressed hope that the officers would live up to the expectations of their parents, families and the people of Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>

Wishing them success, Omar urged the newly appointed officers to always choose the right path, even when doing so was difficult.<\/p>

\u201cMake the right decision and serve the people of Jammu and Kashmir,\u201d the Chief Minister said.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/07fc2c10-10fd-4206-8064-7f635f51d680.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":"2026-09-15T13:56:15.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"CM Omar Distributes Appointment Orders To 55 Newly Selected JKAS, Accounts Officers","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":265,"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":"2026-09-15T13:56:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-15T13:56:15.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2916,"title":"Sports Opening New Avenues for J&K Youth: CS Atal Dulloo","slug":"sports-opening-new-avenues-for-jk-youth-cs-atal-dulloo","excerpt":null,"content":"

BARAMULLA, Sept 15:<\/strong> Sports are opening new avenues for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, with an increasing number of youngsters using sporting platforms to pursue their dreams, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said on Tuesday.<\/p>

Addressing the concluding ceremony of the CPL at General Bipin Rawat Stadium here, Dulloo said sports were emerging as a launchpad for young people to realise their aspirations.<\/p>

He said playgrounds serve as \u201cclassrooms of life\u201d, helping youngsters learn valuable lessons while providing them opportunities to showcase their talent and prove their mettle.<\/p>

Dulloo appreciated the Indian Army\u2019s Dagger Division for organising the league and providing young sportspersons a platform to pursue their ambitions through cricket.<\/p>

He said around 1,600 players from more than 10 districts participated in the tournament.<\/p>

The Chief Secretary also lauded the parents for supporting their children and encouraging them to make use of such platforms to pursue their sporting aspirations.<\/p>

Dulloo said the government would further upgrade the infrastructure at General Bipin Rawat Stadium to provide better facilities to players and enhance the experience of spectators, particularly during day-and-night sporting events.<\/p>

He added that sporting initiatives of this nature help youngsters develop discipline, confidence, teamwork and other qualities that remain valuable beyond the playing field.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/010f7e63-3e65-451a-a256-74de024b5381.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":"2026-09-15T08:47:37.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Sports Opening New Avenues for J&K Youth: CS Atal Dulloo","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":210,"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":"2026-09-15T08:47:37.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-15T08:47:37.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2915,"title":"HDFC Bank Refunds Rs 4.5 Crore to 13 Depositors in J&K\u2019s Shopian Fraud Case","slug":"hdfc-bank-refunds-rs-45-crore-to-13-depositors-in-jks-shopian-fraud-case","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, Sept 15:<\/strong> HDFC Bank has refunded around Rs 4.50 crore to 13 depositors who were affected by a financial fraud unearthed at its branch in Shopian district by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch, officials said.<\/p>

The refunds followed a \u201cswift and time-bound\u201d investigation and prompt action by the EOW Kashmir in the Shopian HDFC Bank irregularities case, the agency said in a statement.<\/p>

The EOW said the case pertains to an FIR registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act following a complaint regarding financial irregularities at the bank\u2019s Shopian branch.<\/p>

The case was subsequently transferred to the Crime Branch J&K on the directions of Police Headquarters (PHQ) for a detailed investigation.<\/p>

During the probe, the EOW Kashmir identified five principal accused, including former branch managers and employees of HDFC Bank posted in Shopian and Pulwama.<\/p>

All five were arrested on February 18, 2026, the agency said.<\/p>

The EOW later filed a chargesheet against 11 accused persons before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Shopian, in May 2026.<\/p>

The criminal proceedings in the case are continuing before the competent court, the statement added.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/b27cdcba-47d2-4416-9668-4992378b6a1e.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":"2026-09-15T08:10:15.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"HDFC Bank Refunds Rs 4.5 Crore to 13 Depositors in J&K\u2019s Shopian Fraud Case","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":232,"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":"2026-09-15T08:10:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-15T08:10:15.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2914,"title":"Bring UCC Bill in Parliament If You Have Numbers, Omar Abdullah Tells BJP","slug":"bring-ucc-bill-in-parliament-if-you-have-numbers-omar-abdullah-tells-bjp","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, Sept 15:<\/strong> Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday challenged the BJP to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in Parliament if it has the numbers to pass the legislation, instead of seeking to implement it through individual states.<\/p>

\u201cIf you have the numbers, bring it to Parliament. Why are you doing it through different states? Anyway, within their own NDA, not everyone agrees with this. According to the news, Janata Dal (United) raised their hands and said this won\u2019t be implemented in Bihar,\u201d Abdullah told reporters here.<\/p>

He said the BJP should not seek to bring the UCC \u201cthrough the backdoor\u201d.<\/p>

\u201cThe way their own allies are not in favour of it, I don\u2019t think they will be able to get it passed in Parliament. That is perhaps why they are taking this route,\u201d he added.<\/p>

Abdullah said the UCC would not be \u201cuniversal\u201d if it was implemented only in BJP-ruled states, as the party does not govern all states and Union Territories.<\/p>

\u201cThe whole country is not a BJP-ruled state. There are a number of states and territories that the BJP does not rule. Therefore, if you apply it only to BJP states, it is not universal,\u201d he said.<\/p>

He argued that legislation of such a nature should be decided at the national level rather than by individual states.<\/p>

\u201cSomething that is of this nature should not be decided by individual states; it has to be decided by the country as a whole. The country as a whole is represented not in the states, but in Parliament,\u201d Abdullah said.<\/p>

The chief minister also alleged that the BJP had not introduced several key legislations it had publicly advocated, including \u201cOne Nation, One Election\u201d and reservation-related measures.<\/p>

\u201cUp until now, whatever legislation they spoke about -- whether it was \u2018One Nation, One Election\u2019 or reservation -- they did not bring those to Parliament. Now, for this one as well, they are talking about bringing it through the states,\u201d he said.<\/p>

On LoC, LAC De-escalation<\/h3>

Asked about the de-escalation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Abdullah welcomed the development and said any reduction in tensions was beneficial, particularly for people living close to the borders.<\/p>

\u201cAnything that reduces tension on the Line of Control or the Line of Actual Control is a good step. Particularly for those people who live close to it, and we know how difficult it is for people living near the LoC or LAC,\u201d he said.<\/p>

He expressed hope that the situation along the Line of Control would also improve over time.<\/p>

On China\u2019s Remarks on India\u2019s Foreign Policy<\/h3>

Reacting to China\u2019s praise for India\u2019s foreign policy, Abdullah said New Delhi\u2019s foreign policy was independent and did not require validation from other countries.<\/p>

\u201cOur foreign policy is our own. Why do we look for other countries\u2019 certificates?\u201d he asked.<\/p>

He said India should not attach excessive importance to either positive or negative comments from other countries.<\/p>

\u201cThe danger with something like this is that tomorrow were China to say something against our foreign policy, then what will you do? Therefore, I think we should not give too much importance to what other countries say about our foreign policy, whether positive or negative, because we can\u2019t cherry-pick,\u201d Abdullah said.<\/p>

Pahalgam Attack Mention at BRICS<\/h3>

Abdullah also described the BRICS summit\u2019s condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack as a success for India\u2019s foreign policy.<\/p>

\u201cThe fact that Pahalgam itself was condemned (at the BRICS summit) is a big thing. Please see how many allies of Pakistan were in that room. Therefore, for even Pahalgam to be mentioned by name, that in itself is a success of our foreign policy,\u201d he said.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/20838284-d6e9-4765-8f46-620ed2278eda.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":"2026-09-15T08:03:46.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Bring UCC Bill in Parliament If You Have Numbers, Omar Abdullah Tells BJP","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":197,"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":"2026-09-15T08:03:46.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-15T08:03:46.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2901,"title":"CM Omar Abdullah reviews health sector reforms in J&K","slug":"cm-omar-abdullah-reviews-health-sector-reforms-in-jk","excerpt":null,"content":"

 <\/p>

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

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

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

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

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

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

\u201cI appreciate all the steps that the Health Department has taken over the last almost two years, both in terms of addressinginfrastructure and equipment deficiencies,\u201d he said.<\/p>

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

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

\u201cAs I am currently looking after the Finance Department as well, I reassure the department and particularly the Minister concerned that whatever we can do from the Finance Department to continue this improvement in the Health Department, we will do,\u201d he said.<\/p>

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

The discussions covered a wide range of areas, including cancer care, medical education and seat capacity, digital health services, oral healthcare, food safety, mental health and drug de-addiction, liver transplant services, nutritional support and geriatric care.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/36fc4d1b-c9e4-4e63-a752-5ee070bbe997.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":"2026-09-14T14:39:04.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"CM Omar Abdullah reviews health sector reforms in J&K","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":252,"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":"2026-09-14T14:39:04.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-14T14:39:04.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2900,"title":"CM Omar Abdullah meets Legislators, other deputations at Civil Secretariat","slug":"cm-omar-abdullah-meets-legislators-other-deputations-at-civil-secretariat","excerpt":null,"content":"

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

\tThe Chief Minister met MLA Sonawari Hilal Akbar Lone along with a delegation. The delegation raised various developmental issues and public welfare concerns pertaining to the constituency.<\/span><\/p>

\tMLA Khansahib Saif-ud-Din Bhat also called on the Chief Minister and apprised him of several constituency-specific issues.<\/span><\/p>

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


<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/365cccce-e350-4a6e-a4a6-4f671632735e.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":"2026-09-14T13:57:38.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"CM Omar Abdullah meets Legislators, other deputations at Civil Secretariat","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":255,"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":"2026-09-14T13:57:38.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-14T13:57:38.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2890,"title":"EOW Kashmir Chargesheets Kupwara Man in Job Fraud Case","slug":"eow-kashmir-chargesheets-kupwara-man-in-job-fraud-case","excerpt":null,"content":"

SRINAGAR, Sept 14:<\/strong> The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against a Kupwara man accused of duping people by promising them government jobs, officials said on Monday.<\/p>

The chargesheet was filed before the Court of Forest Magistrate, Srinagar, in FIR No. 12\/2026 registered under Sections 420, 468 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against Abdul Majeed Mir, son of Abdul Rahim Mir, a resident of Lishtiyal, Kalaroos in Kupwara.<\/p>

According to the EOW, the case was registered following a complaint alleging that Mir had taken lakhs of rupees from the complainant on the promise of securing a government job for his son.<\/p>

The accused allegedly handed over an appointment order purportedly issued by the Airports Authority of India. During the investigation, the document was found to be fake and forged, the agency said.<\/p>

The EOW said the allegations were substantiated during the course of the investigation, following which the chargesheet was presented before the competent court for judicial determination.<\/p>

Mir was arrested on July 18, 2026, and is currently lodged in Central Jail, Srinagar, officials said.<\/p>

The agency said as many as 15 criminal cases have been registered against him across the Kashmir Valley. It further alleged that he impersonated influential persons and bureaucrats to deceive unsuspecting people.<\/p>

The EOW has advised the public to remain vigilant against economic fraud and verify the authenticity of government employment offers before making any payments.<\/p>

People who have been victims of economic fraud have been advised to report their complaints to SSP EOW Srinagar Abdul Waheed Shah.<\/p>

The allegations against the accused are subject to judicial determination.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/5179ec8c-6189-407d-bc2e-d6a6cee806b9.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":"2026-09-14T09:24:06.000000Z","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 Kupwara Man in Job Fraud Case","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":322,"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":"2026-09-14T09:24:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-14T09:24:06.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2877,"title":"Cop arrested for mowing down SHO with vehicle in Anantnag; victim hospitalised","slug":"cop-arrested-for-mowing-down-sho-with-vehicle-in-anantnag-victim-hospitalised","excerpt":null,"content":"

Bijbehara, Sep 14: A police constable was arrested here in South Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday for allegedly hitting and injuring a Station House Officer (SHO) with his vehicle near the Bijbehara police station, officials said.<\/p>

The incident took place late Sunday night when SHO Majid Ahmad Khan was on duty and the vehicle struck him near the police station, they said.<\/p>


<\/p>

The accused, identified as SG Ct Khurshid Ahmad Wani, son of Mohd Abdullah Wani, a resident of Bindoo in Kokernag, was arrested in connection with the incident, officials said.<\/p>

The offending vehicle, an Alto bearing registration number JK16A-3739, was seized, they added.<\/p>


<\/p>

The injured SHO was shifted to SDH Bijbehara for initial treatment and later referred to the Bone & Joint Hospital in Srinagar for further treatment, officials said.<\/p>

Further investigation is underway, they added.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/a675912f-3d76-4bd4-8092-7c4dcf7e0716.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":"2026-09-14T05:24:44.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Cop arrested for mowing down SHO with vehicle in Anantnag; victim hospitalised","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":171,"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":"2026-09-14T05:24:44.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-14T05:24:44.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2861,"title":"BRICS Stand Is a Defeat for Pakistan, Vindication of Modi\u2019s Diplomacy: Altaf Thakur","slug":"brics-stand-is-a-defeat-for-pakistan-vindication-of-modis-diplomacy-altaf-thakur","excerpt":null,"content":"

Condemnation of Pahalgam attack sends a strong warning to forces sponsoring cross-border terrorism<\/em><\/p>


<\/p>

India\u2019s growing influence in BRICS reflects PM Modi\u2019s vision and diplomatic leadership<\/em><\/p>


<\/p>

Srinagar, Sep 13: Senior BJP leader and BJP J&K spokesman Altaf Thakur on Sunday described the BRICS nations\u2019 condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack and cross-border terrorism as a major diplomatic victory for India, saying the development represented a setback for Pakistan and a warning to those sponsoring terrorism.<\/p>

\u201cBRICS nations condemning the Pahalgam terror attack and cross-border terrorism is a big win for India and its foreign policy,\u201d Thakur said.<\/p>

He said the collective stand of the grouping demonstrated that India\u2019s persistent efforts to expose terrorism before the international community had gained wider recognition.<\/p>

\u201cThis is a defeat for Pakistan\u2019s propaganda and a warning to those who believe they can use terrorism as an instrument of state policy. The world is increasingly unwilling to accept double standards on terrorism,\u201d he said.<\/p>

Thakur said the acceptance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s vision of a stronger, more cooperative and secure Global South reflected India\u2019s growing diplomatic influence.<\/p>

\u201cPM Modi\u2019s vision is gaining acceptance across the world. India being seen as the best bet for BRICS is a diplomatic achievement. Our country\u2019s economic strength, democratic credentials and strategic importance have given it a central role in shaping the future of the grouping,\u201d he said.<\/p>

He said the BRICS declaration sent a clear message that terrorism could not be justified under any pretext and that those involved in terror activities and their support networks must be held accountable.<\/p>

The BRICS New Delhi Declaration, adopted on September 12, strongly condemned the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam, in which 26 people were killed and many others injured. The declaration reaffirmed the grouping\u2019s commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, terror financing and safe havens. It called for zero tolerance towards terrorism and rejected double standards in countering terror.<\/p>

The declaration\u2019s adoption is significant as BRICS brings together major emerging economies with diverse geopolitical interests. China, a close strategic partner of Pakistan, was among the members of the grouping that endorsed the declaration.<\/p>

BRICS, originally formed as BRIC in 2001 by Brazil, Russia, India and China, evolved into a formal grouping with South Africa joining in 2010. Its membership has since expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The bloc has emerged as an important platform for economic cooperation, political dialogue and advancing the interests of the Global South.<\/p>

India\u2019s leadership of the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi provided an important platform for advancing its priorities, including counter-terrorism cooperation, greater representation for developing countries and reforms in international institutions.<\/p>

Thakur said the BRICS position strengthened India\u2019s resolve to pursue a firm and globally coordinated approach against terrorism, adding that the international community must remain united against forces threatening peace and stability.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/693f4348-4ea4-4759-9cc2-9309fb4c96ca.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":"2026-09-13T12:09:00.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"BRICS Stand Is a Defeat for Pakistan, Vindication of Modi\u2019s Diplomacy: Altaf Thakur","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":388,"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":"2026-09-13T12:09:54.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-13T12:11:13.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2847,"title":"\u2018We Got the Chair, But Our Mouth Was Shut\u2019: Mehbooba Criticises PM Modi\u2019s BRICS Remarks","slug":"we-got-the-chair-but-our-mouth-was-shut-mehbooba-criticises-pm-modis-brics-remarks","excerpt":null,"content":"

Srinagar, Sep 13 :<\/strong> PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi missed an opportunity at the BRICS summit to reiterate India's historic role as a champion of global human rights.<\/p>

\"The way our prime minister, as the chair of BRICS and as a host, should have spoken, the intensity with which he should have spoken, I feel he shied away. He chose his words very very cautiously,\" she told reporters here.<\/p>

India, she noted, is recognised throughout the world for championing human rights, for humanity and democracy.<\/p>

\"It (India) has always taken pride in having an independent foreign policy, non-alignment, since Jawaharlal Nehru's time. However, we didn't say anything from our side about Gaza where 20,000-22,000 innocent children were martyred. After that the leadership in Iran was martyred, some 150 school girls were killed inside a school. There was no word from our side,\" the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir said.<\/p>

Mehbooba said India lagged in taking the lead the BRICS summit. \"We got the chair but our mouth was shut.\"<\/p>

India has had an independent foreign policy and New Delhi has never been a \"sidekick\" even to a superpower like America, she said.<\/p>

\"Unfortunately, for the last many years our foreign policy is completely changing, we are being selective in condemning terrorist attacks,\" she said.<\/p>

Mehbooba welcomed the Delhi Declaration of the BRICS summit in which the Pahalgam attack was condemned and a strong statement was made on the happenings in West Asia.<\/p>

\"The BRICS was such a platform where our country, our prime minister should have spoken forcefully about it, rather he should have initiated the declaration, he should have been on the forefront. Somewhere we have lacked, somewhere we are compromising many of our values, our country's principles,\" she said.<\/p>

The PDP president said while the world is loving towards a multi-polar world order, New Delhi is still stuck in the superpower syndrome.<\/p>

\"The world is moving towards multi-superpowers now, China is there, Russia is there and America is going down as a superpower. We have seen what happened to them in Iran, they are trying to save their skin like anything,\" she said.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/9519f160-f2f3-492c-8586-ede96367e047.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":"2026-09-13T08:14:57.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"\u2018We Got the Chair, But Our Mouth Was Shut\u2019: Mehbooba Criticises PM Modi\u2019s BRICS Remarks","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":245,"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":"2026-09-13T08:14:57.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-13T08:14:57.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":2844,"title":"Srinagar Police Reshuffle: 15 Officers Transferred, Several Get New SHO Posts","slug":"srinagar-police-reshuffle-15-officers-transferred-several-get-new-sho-posts","excerpt":null,"content":"

Srinagar, September 13:<\/strong> In a major administrative reshuffle, the Srinagar District Police Headquarters has transferred 15 police officers, including Inspectors and Police Sub-Inspectors, with immediate effect, officials said on Sunday.<\/p>

The transfers were ordered \u201cin the interest of administration\u201d under Order No. 1178 of 2026, dated September 12. Several officers have been assigned as Station House Officers (SHOs) at different police stations across the district.<\/p>

According to the order, Inspector Gowhar Hussain<\/strong> has been posted as SHO of Police Station Harwan, while Inspector Athar Parvaiz<\/strong> will take charge as SHO of Police Station Parimpora.<\/p>

Inspector Gowhar Ali Ganai<\/strong> has been posted as SHO of Police Station M.R. Gunj, while Inspector Bilal Ahmad Khanday<\/strong> will serve as SHO of Police Station Batmaloo.<\/p>

The order further stated that Inspector Rabinder Singh<\/strong> has been posted as SHO of Police Station Rainawari and Inspector Mushtaq Ahmad<\/strong> as SHO of Police Station Shaheed Gunj.<\/p>

Inspector Tanveer Ahmad Dar<\/strong> has been posted as SHO of Police Station Nigeen, while PSI Suhail Anees Khan<\/strong> has been assigned as SHO of Police Station Ahmad Nagar.<\/p>

Meanwhile, Inspector Naseer Ahmad Malik<\/strong> has been posted as SHO of Police Station Sangam.<\/p>

Several officers have been transferred to the District Police Lines (DPL), Srinagar<\/strong>, including Inspectors Taseer Hamid, Sabzar Ahmad, Wasim Jehangir, Showkat Hussain and PSI Zaheer Nissar Naseer.<\/p>

Inspector Imtiyaz Ahmad Mir<\/strong> has been posted as In-Charge of the District Special Branch (DSB), Srinagar.<\/p>

The order also directed three Probationary Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs) from the 2024 batch, who were serving as independent SHOs at Police Stations Shaheed Gunj, Rainawari and Ahmad Nagar, to report to DPL Srinagar to complete the remaining components of their prescribed practical training programme.<\/p>

All transferred officers have been relieved to join their new places of posting with effect from September 13, 2026<\/strong>, the order stated.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/bb7b6fb4-e883-43da-ae76-2d43b8558717.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":"2026-09-13T07:36:53.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Srinagar Police Reshuffle: 15 Officers Transferred, Several Get New SHO Posts","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":419,"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":"2026-09-13T07:36:53.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-09-13T07:36:53.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}}],"meta":{"current_page":7,"last_page":26,"per_page":20,"total":508}}