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IICT fixes Rs.20,000 licence fee for software integrating digital design with Kashmir's traditional weaving

SRINAGAR, Oct. 12 -- The Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), Srinagar, has fixed a licence fee of Rs.20,000 for its DesignNweave software, which combines digital design tools with Kashmir's ... Read More


PMSSS allots 4,715 scholarships to J&K, Ladakh students, achieves 94.3% of target

JAMMU, Oct. 12 -- The Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) has allotted 4,715 scholarships for the 2026-27 academic session against an annual target of 5,000, achieving 94.3 per cent of... Read More


Jatin Kishore, Kuldeep Sidha take charge as DCs of Budgam, Pulwama

SRINAGAR, Oct. 12 -- Jatin Kishore and Kuldeep Krishan Sidha on Monday assumed charge as Deputy Commissioners of Budgam and Pulwama, respectively, while Dr Basharat Qayoom took over as Commissioner of... Read More


Rajnath Singh felicitates Services athletes for 27-medal Asian Games haul

NEW DELHI, Oct. 12 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday felicitated athletes from the three Services for winning 27 medals, including six gold, 11 silver and 10 bronze, at the 2026 Asian Games ... Read More


CM Abdullah condemns police assault on Rajya Sabha MP during Delhi protest

Srinagar, Oct. 12 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the use of force by the Delhi Police to deal with unarmed protestors is unacceptable. "Unacceptable use of force by Delhi Police. Beat... Read More


J&K may get statehood soon, but no timeline can be announced: Athawale

Srinagar, Oct. 12 -- Union Minister of State Ramdas Bandu Athawale on Sunday said Jammu and Kashmir could get its statehood back soon, but added that the final call on the timing would be taken by Pri... Read More


Cabinet Expansion: No minister has resigned; fake media spreading misinformation: Deputy CM

Jammu, Oct. 12 -- Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday dismissed reports of resignations by ministers and alleged lobbying ahead of a possible Cabinet expansion, assert... Read More


Over 7,000 sq km of J&K's recorded forest land without tree cover: Report

Srinagar, Oct. 12 -- More than 7,000 square kilometres of land officially recorded as forest in Jammu and Kashmir is without tree cover, exposing a significant gap between the region's recorded forest... Read More


Two-day voter enrolment drive concludes across J&K

Srinagar, Oct. 12 -- A two-day Special Intensive Voter Enrolment Drive concluded across Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, with election officials facilitating voter registration, corrections to electoral r... Read More


Gulmarg Gondola to remain closed on Oct 12 for maintenance

SRINAGAR, Oct. 12 -- The Gulmarg Gondola cable car service will remain suspended on Monday, October 12, to facilitate scheduled maintenance and technical inspection, officials said. According to a pu... Read More