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KShotz, kupwara, Kupwara (2026)

20/10/2026

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CM Omar approves doubling of MBBS, BDS Interns’ stipend to Rs 25,000

Health Department directed to issue orders immediately; formal notification tomorrow as holiday delays issuance; Interns to get Rs 12,700 more every month; revision marks over 103 per cent increase

20/10/2026

Kupwara: Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr. Nighat Yasmeen, today visited District Headquarter Kupwara along with a team of divisional-level officers to review the overall functioning of the healthcare system, assess the status of various health programmes and address issues affecting service delivery across the district.

The review meeting was attended by District-level Health officers and Block Medical Officers of the district. Detailed deliberations were held on the functioning of healthcare institutions, availability of essential medicines and medical equipment, manpower deployment, implementation of various National Health Programmes and other health schemes, and measures required to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare services.

Special emphasis was laid on winter preparedness in view of the approaching winter season, particularly in areas prone to heavy snowfall and road closures. The Director stressed the need for advance planning to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services, adequate stocking of essential and emergency medicines, availability of oxygen and other critical supplies, functional heating arrangements, power backup, ambulance services and effective emergency response mechanisms.

The meeting also reviewed preparedness for maternal healthcare during winter. The Director directed the concerned officers to ensure proper line-listing of high-risk pregnancy cases, regular monitoring and follow-up of expectant mothers, and timely identification of cases requiring specialized care. She emphasized that high-risk pregnant women residing in remote and snowbound areas should be identified well in advance and shifted to designated shelter homes or appropriate facilities before the onset of severe weather, wherever required, to ensure safe and timely institutional delivery. The officers were instructed to maintain close coordination with field-level health workers and ensure that no high-risk case remains unattended.

Dr. Yasmeen also reviewed the progress of various health schemes and directed the concerned officers to strengthen monitoring, ensure timely reporting, address implementation gaps and make optimum use of available resources. She emphasized the importance of regular field inspections, accountability at all levels and effective coordination between district and divisional authorities for resolving operational issues.

Later, the Director visited Sub-District Hospital Kupwara, where she took stock of the hospital’s overall functioning, availability of clinical and diagnostic services, essential drugs, equipment and manpower, and the arrangements in place for providing quality patient care. She interacted with the concerned officials and reviewed the issues requiring attention for further strengthening hospital services.

During the visit, Dr. Yasmeen also met the local Hon’ble Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and held discussions on various healthcare-related issues concerning the area. Both sides deliberated on the challenges faced by local residents and possible measures to improve healthcare infrastructure, service delivery and access to medical facilities. The interaction focused on identifying practical solutions through coordination between the health administration and public representatives.

20/10/2026

Srinagar, Oct 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the annual Darbar Move of government offices from Srinagar to Jammu for the winter season of 2026-27, with offices scheduled to reopen in Jammu on November 2.

According to Government Order No. 1664-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department on October 19, offices observing a five-day week will close in Srinagar after office hours on October 30, while those observing a six-day week will close on October 31.

The order states that offices listed under Annexure A will move to Jammu in full, while those listed under Annexure B will operate in camp mode with limited staff.

Offices moving in camp will carry 33 percent of their staff strength or 10 officials, whichever is less, unless otherwise specified.

The government has fixed a uniform Special Move Travelling Allowance of Rs 25,000 for each employee moving to Jammu. The allowance will not be payable to employees who fail to move before or within the prescribed date.

Non-gazetted employees moving to Jammu may also apply for advance pay, which will be recovered in instalments as per rules. Salaries for October 2026 of employees working in move offices will be drawn on October 29.

The order further states that leave will not ordinarily be allowed in combination with or in continuation of the move days, except in very exceptional circumstances. Five days of Special Casual Leave will, however, be available to Kashmir-based employees who wish to avail it.

The General Administration Department will establish a Winter Secretariat at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar to ensure the continued functioning of the administration during the winter session.

Each administrative department has been asked to identify one gazetted officer and four non-gazetted officials to remain in Srinagar, subject to prior approval from the competent authority. Departments have been directed to give preference, wherever feasible, to female employees and those with serious medical conditions.

The order also directs administrative departments to detach staff posted from subordinate offices in Kashmir Division by October 27.

19/10/2026

KUPWARA 19 October : In an extensive outreach initiative to deliver governance at the doorsteps of border residents, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Abhishek Sharma (IAS), today presided over a Mega Grievance Redressal Camp and conducted a comprehensive tour of the border Vibrant Village, Keran.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner undertook a firsthand assessment of various ongoing developmental works across the sector, emphasizing quality control and strict adherence to project completion timelines.

The grievance redressal camp witnessed large-scale public participation, including local ex-PRI members , village elders, and youth, who projected diverse issues and developmental demands concerning essential sectors such as power, healthcare, tourism, agriculture, and mobile connectivity. The Deputy Commissioner gave a patient hearing to the issues raised and issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned executing agencies and departments for prompt redressal.

Highlighting the holistic development of border areas under the Vibrant Villages Programme, the DC assured the public of saturated delivery of basic amenities and targeted economic empowerment. Addressing connectivity challenges, he assured that telecommunication services in the sector will soon be significantly augmented, with all major operators actively being onboarded to resolve network bottlenecks.

Taking serious cognizance of power supply demands, the DC directed Executive Engineer, KPDCL to fast-track ongoing electrification projects and ensure immediate grid connectivity to two local villages hitherto facing power supply issues.

To preserve the fragile ecology while catering to the growing tourist influx, the DC called for concerted community and administrative efforts to make Keran completely plastic-free. He directed Assistant Commissioner Panchayat (ACP) to formulate an integrated sanitation action plan, establish a Single-Use Plastic (SUP) checkpoint, and expedite the completion and proper maintenance of Community Sanitary Complexes (CSCs).

To tap the area’s scenic potential sustainably, Chief Executive Officer, Lolab Bangus Drangyari Development Authority (LBDDA) was instructed to draft a comprehensive infrastructure upgradation roadmap tailored for eco-tourism.

Furthermore, the Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO) and Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) were strictly instructed to implement targeted interventions for agricultural expansion and aggressively promote the cultivation of high-value secondary crops, notably strawberry farming, to boost local farm incomes.

On the healthcare front, the DC directed the health department to organize regular medical camps and strictly instructed that all doctors and paramedical staff deputed to the area must attend to their duties religiously to ensure uninterrupted medical services to the public.
During the tour, the Deputy Commissioner also visited the iconic Rooh-e-Hind Flag site in Keran. Paying tribute to the national symbol, he expressed deep gratitude and appreciation to the Indian Army for their steadfast dedication, and continuous support to civil administration and border communities in fostering peace, security, and development in the region.

The Mega Camp and tour were attended by CEO LBDDA, Farooq Ahmad Baba; Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Kupwara; Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Kupwara; and concerned officers from all line departments.

19/10/2026

Grant of J&K Government Awards for the year 2027, on the eve of Republic Day - invitation of nominations thereof.

19/10/2026

Srinagar Oct 19: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference spresident Farooq Abdullah on Monday said the expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers would take place after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returns back to Jammu and Kashmir.

Speaking to reporters in Budgam, Dr Farooq Abdullah said the Cabinet expansion would take place after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returns to Valley , as he is not here at the moment

19/10/2026

Kupwara, Oct 19: Residents of Sochalyari village in Ramhall area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district have sought an urgent upgrade of their health centre, alleging that a shortage of staff, absence of a doctor and non-availability of free medicines have left them struggling for basic healthcare.

The residents said the centre was functioning with just one employee, making it difficult to meet the healthcare needs of the local population.

“The health centre exists in our village, but in the absence of adequate staff and basic facilities, it has failed to provide the healthcare services we need,” locals said.

They said the absence of a doctor had forced residents to travel long distances even for minor ailments.

Even for minor ailments, we have to travel over 10 kilometres to reach PHC Tarathpora. This causes immense inconvenience, particularly for elderly people and patients who need immediate medical attention,” said Ajaz Ahmad, a local resident.

The residents also flagged the non-availability of free medicines, saying it had added to the financial burden on families, many of whom could not afford to purchase medicines from the market.

“The non-availability of free medicines has added to our difficulties as many families cannot afford to purchase medicines from the market,” said another local resident, Wasim Ahmad.

The residents appealed to Health Minister Sakina Itoo to upgrade the health centre, deploy adequate staff and ensure the availability of a doctor and essential medicines to improve healthcare access in the village.

19/10/2026

KISHTWAR, Oct 19: Kishtwar Police under SSP Sunny Gupta have solved the murder case of a Special Police Officer (SPO), Bashir Ahmed, who went missing along with his service weapon from a police picket in Trigam, Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, with two accused arrested in connection with the case.

According to police, Bashir Ahmed was reported missing by his family members on October 15, following which multiple teams launched an intensive search operation.

During the search on October 16, police recovered the SPO’s service weapon and subsequently found his body buried in a pit in a nallah in the Seran Wani area of Trigam forest.

Following the recovery, a case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered at Police Station Kishtwar. During the investigation, police identified two suspects as Bashir Ahmed Dar, son of Abdul Aziz Dar, and Nazir Ahmed Dar, son of Bashir Ahmed Dar. Both are residents of Seran Wani, Trigam.

Police said questioning of the accused revealed an alleged conspiracy and motive behind the murder.

18/10/2026

Srinagar Oct 19: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change abolishes two temporarily created PCCF posts in Jammu and Kashmir with effect from August 1, 2026, on the recommendation of the Joint Cadre Authority, as per details.

The posts were initially created in 2022, with the latest extension ending on July 31, 2026

18/10/2026

SRINAGAR, Oct 18: Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked the wife of an Army officer for allegedly "collecting and sharing" sensitive information with foreign intelligence operatives, including individuals linked to "China", official sources said on Sunday.Jammu region news

According to the sources, she was pursuing certain research-related activities, which are being examined.

The police are also examining the nature of her activities and whether any information or material was "communicated" to foreign intelligence operatives, they said.

The case was registered at Gandhi Nagar Police Station on Friday under the Official Secrets Act and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), they said.

The accused, who hails from Telangana and currently resides in Jammu with her husband, was questioned by a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)-rank officer as part of the investigation following the registration of the FIR, they said.

The accused has not been arrested so far, and the preliminary inquiry has "not established" that any "sensitive information" was shared by her, the sources said.

The sources said investigators are also looking into the circumstances that led to the registration of the FIR and the allegations concerning possible links with foreign entities.

The investigation is ongoing and further details are awaited.

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