Srinagar, Dec 12: Air travel faced disruptions on Thursday as multiple airlines cancelled several scheduled flights from Srinagar Airport due to operational reasons. However, despite the cancellations, authorities at Srinagar International Airport assured that all necessary arrangements have been made for Umrah pilgrims, ensuring their smooth facilitation and onward journey.

According to the airport’s updated schedule for 12 December 2025, Indigo and other airlines reported a total of six flight cancellations.

Indigo Cancellations

Indigo cancelled four flights on Thursday.

6E 6165, scheduled to depart at 09:45 AM for Amritsar,

6E 6761 with a 17:35 PM departure to Delhi,

6E 6962, slated for 18:45 PM to Kolkata, and

6E 2449, scheduled at 20:40 PM for Delhi.

Other Airlines Cancelled Flights

Two additional flights were also cancelled:

SG 664 (SpiceJet), scheduled at 12:55 PM for Delhi,

IX 1017 (Air India Express), departing at 14:45 PM for Delhi.

The cancellations caused inconvenience to general passengers, especially those travelling to major metro cities. Airport officials said that affected passengers were being notified directly by the respective airlines, and alternative arrangements—including rescheduling and refund options—were being offered as per standard protocol.

Special Arrangements for Umrah Pilgrims

In the midst of these disruptions, authorities confirmed that all arrangements had been put in place for Umrah pilgrims travelling from Srinagar. Dedicated counters, priority baggage support, and coordination teams were deployed to assist pilgrims in completing travel formalities without difficulty.

Airport officials said that despite the cancelled flights, the special Umrah travel schedule remained unaffected, and pilgrims were provided timely updates and guidance. “Our teams are on the ground to ensure every pilgrim receives proper support. No Umrah passenger will face any difficulty,” an airport spokesperson said.

Authorities have also urged passengers to stay updated through airline notifications and avoid unnecessary travel to the airport without flight confirmation.

The situation is being monitored closely, and normal flight operations are expected to resume without further disruptions.

Srinagar, Dec 12: In a major surge of public interest, the speech delivered by MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi during the Vande Mataram debate in Parliament has emerged as the most-watched address on Sansad TV’s official YouTube channel.

According to the viewership data recorded at 5 PM on 11 December 2025, Ruhullah Mehdi’s speech has garnered an impressive 240,000 views, placing it significantly ahead of several prominent national leaders who also participated in the debate.

The Vande Mataram discussion, which saw multiple political voices present their perspectives, has triggered widespread public engagement online. However, Ruhullah Mehdi’s intervention has clearly captured the attention of viewers across the country, making it the top-performing video among all speeches from the session.

Viewership Comparison

As per Sansad TV’s latest figures:

Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi – 240K views

Priyanka Gandhi – 147K views

Mahua Moitra – 109K views

Asaduddin Owaisi – 104K views

Observers note that Mehdi’s speech stood out due to its clarity, assertive tone, and emphasis on constitutional values. The sharp rise in its popularity reflects growing public interest in parliamentary debates and the issues highlighted during the discussion.

Social media platforms also show heavy circulation and engagement with clips of his address, with viewers praising the strong articulation of viewpoints. Supporters from Jammu and Kashmir, as well as across the country, have been sharing the video widely, contributing to its rapid rise in the viewership charts.

Sansad TV’s official YouTube channel has confirmed that this is the highest-viewed clip from the Vande Mataram debate so far.

With parliamentary speeches increasingly becoming viral content, analysts believe viewership trends now play a growing role in shaping political narratives and public discourse.

Srinagar ;- Ishfaq Gowher
J&K Govt Orders ULBs to Secure Schools, Hospitals & Transport Hubs From Stray Dogs Within Two Weeks The Jammu and Kashmir Housing and Urban Development Department on Thursday issued a strong set of directives to all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), ordering them to identify, map, and secure high-risk public institutions against the entry of stray dogs. The department has given two weeks for the completion of the mapping process and 30 days for a full compliance report. The instructions were issued through a circular signed by Commissioner-Secretary Mandeep Kaur, following growing concerns over the presence of stray dogs in sensitive public spaces. The department has directed that all measures be aligned with Supreme Court guidelines on humane and effective stray dog management. Two-Week Mapping of Vulnerable Zones Under the new directive, all ULBs must carry out a detailed survey to identify government and private institutions including: Schools and colleges Hospitals and health centres Stadiums and sports facilities Bus stands, ISBTs and railway stations ULBs have been asked to classify these locations according to risk level, with special attention to areas frequented by children and patients. Institutions Ordered to Strengthen Security The circular mandates immediate structural upgrades to prevent stray dog entry. These include constructing or repairing boundary walls, installing functional gates, and closing off all access points. ULBs must assist these institutions and ensure they complete the required upgrades without delay. Departments have been asked to submit budget estimates by December 15, while district magistrates will review the progress every fortnight. Mandatory Quarterly Inspections Municipal authorities have also been instructed to conduct compulsory inspections once every three months around all mapped institutions. These inspections will check for potential stray dog habitats, food waste accumulation, and gaps in institutional boundaries. Humane Removal Under ABC Rules The department has reiterated that any removal of stray dogs must strictly follow the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules and other animal welfare laws. Cruel methods such as poisoning, beating, or illegal culling are strictly banned and will attract serious disciplinary action. The circular states that “the process of removal must be conducted with utmost humanity,” and directs ULBs to digitally record details of each stray dog that is picked up, sterilized, vaccinated, and released. 30-Day Compliance Report Mandatory The Commissioners of the Jammu and Srinagar Municipal Corporations, along with the Directors of ULBs in the Jammu and Kashmir regions, must submit a detailed compliance report within 30 days. Any delay or failure to comply will result in disciplinary proceedings. This comprehensive directive marks one of the strongest pushes by the J&K government in recent years to address stray dog management in urban areas—particularly around schools, hospitals, and transport hubs where safety concerns are highest. change head line with string words

ASIF RASHID
New Delhi, Dec 11: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would hear the bail plea of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case on January 7.
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order after the counsel appearing for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) sought adjournment on the grounds that Solicitor General Tushar Mehta would argue on their behalf.

The bench, while posting the matter for hearing on January 7, made clear that no further adjournment would be granted to the NIA.
Shah has challenged the Delhi High Court’s June 12 order denying him bail in the case.

During the hearing on Thursday, the counsel appearing for the NIA said, “The SG (solicitor general) is leading us. He is in a part-heard in court 7. Please have it in January”.
Senior advocate Sidharth Luthra, who also appeared for the agency, said the solicitor general would argue the matter.

Senior advocate Colin Gonsalves, who appeared for Shah, said the matter may be listed next week.
“Why January? He is asking for bail. Matter is pending since September. Notice was issued on September 4. Three months have passed,” the bench asked the NIA’s counsel.
The counsel said Mehta would argue the matter for the NIA.
The bench then asked about the stage of trial in the case.
Luthra said examination of witnesses is going on and around 30 witnesses have been examined so far.
He said 95 witnesses have been dropped and the NIA might trim the number down further.
Gonsalves said there are now 248 witnesses out of which only 30 have been examined.
“One last opportunity is granted to the respondent (NIA). We will have it on January 7. We will say no further time will be granted,” the bench said.
When Gonsalves requested that the matter be kept for hearing next week, the bench said, “We can hear it tomorrow. We can hear it today also. We have no difficulty, the difficulty is on the other side”.
On September 4, the top court refused to grant interim bail to Shah in the case and issued notice to the NIA seeking its response on his plea challenging the high court order.

The Delhi High Court had refused bail to Shah in the case, observing that the possibility of him carrying out similar unlawful activities and influencing witnesses could not be ruled out.
Shah was arrested by the NIA on June 4, 2019.

In 2017, the NIA booked 12 people on allegations of conspiracy for raising funds to cause disruption by way of pelting stones, damaging public property and conspiring to wage war against the Central government.
Shah was alleged to have played a “substantial role” in facilitating a separatist movement in Jammu and Kashmir by inciting the general public to raise slogans in support of the secession of J-K; paying tribute to the family of slain terrorists or militants by eulogising them as “martyrs”; receiving money through hawala transactions and raising funds via cross-LoC trade, which were allegedly used to fuel subversive and militant activities in J-K.

The high court had dismissed Shah’s appeal against the trial court’s July 7, 2023 order refusing him bail.
It had also rejected his alternate prayer seeking “house arrest”, given the serious nature of the charges.
The high court had noted that he was the chairman of unlawful organisation Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party.
The high court had examined a table elaborating on the 24 pending cases against Shah, indicating his involvement in a number of criminal cases of a similar nature and related to conspiring for the secession of J-K from the Union of India.

ISHFAQ GOWHAR
JAMMU, Dec 11: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Members Parliaments (Rajya Sabha ) Shammi Oberoi , Chowdry Ramzan and Sajjad Kichloo called on the Vice President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha CP Radhakrishnan.

During the meeting, they discussed a range of issues concerning the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
MPs highlighted urgent public needs and seeking the intervention of the Chairman for their timely resolution.

Jammu/ 11 Dec 2025
Chief Minister today chaired a high-level review meeting on CAPEX expenditure, taking a detailed assessment of the progress of ongoing development works across the state. The meeting focused on accelerating execution, strengthening monitoring mechanisms, and ensuring timely utilisation of sanctioned funds.

Reviewing sector-wise performance, the Chief Minister expressed concern over delays in certain key projects and urged departments to expedite implementation. He stressed that timely completion of works is essential so that citizens can witness tangible improvements on the ground.

The Chief Minister directed all departments and executing agencies to ensure regular monitoring, resolve bottlenecks promptly, and maintain better coordination to avoid administrative or technical delays. He reiterated that effective and transparent utilisation of CAPEX funds is critical for sustaining momentum in infrastructure development.
Highlighting the importance of accountability, the Chief Minister instructed departments to submit periodic progress reports and uphold strict quality standards in all ongoing works. He stated that CAPEX projects form the backbone of developmental planning and must be completed within stipulated timelines.

Senior officers presented detailed updates on expenditure status, ongoing works, and challenges faced during execution. The Chief Minister assured that continuous monitoring will be maintained in the coming months to ensure that the development agenda progresses at the desired pace.
The government, he emphasised, remains committed to delivering fast-paced, people-centric development and ensuring that public welfare projects reach completion without delay.