New Delhi, Aug 25 : The Supreme Court on Monday refused urgent hearing on Jammu and Kashmir statehood matter, stating that the matter will be heard on October 10 this year.

Per details available , the counsel for petitioners today sought urgent hearing on the statehood matter. 

“I am seeking early listing of a contempt petition relating to abrogation of article 370. Statehood was to be granted to Jammu and Kashmir,” the counsel told the top court bench headed by the Chief Justice.

Chief Justice BR Gavai, while refusing the urgent hearing, said the matter is listed already on October 10. 

He told the counsel that the court will have to sit in a constitutional bench of presidential reference and the matter can’t be listed before October 10.

Earlier, on August 14, the top sought Centre’s reply within 8 weeks on Jammu and Kashmir statehood petition. The top court also observed that the ground situation has to be taken into consideration for statehood restoration. “You cannot ignore what happened in Pahalgam,” the CJI had said, referencing the terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives. 

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has written to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlighting “serious irregularities” in the recently conducted JKSSB JE (Electrical) examination and demanded his immediate intervention.

In a detailed Letter, the student body described the incident as a “betrayal of the youth of J&K” and said aspirants’ faith in the system has been repeatedly shaken due to mismanagement, paper leaks, and corruption in the recruitment process.

Jammu, Aug 24 : Amid bad weather conditions, Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) Sunday said that all government and private schools across the division shall remain closed on Monday.

“In view of the inclement and adverse weather conditions, it is ordered that all Government as well as private schools of Jammu division shall remain closed on Monday,”

Pertinently, the meteorological department has issued a weather advisory predicting continued heavy rains and thundershowers, with risks of cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides in vulnerable areas

Says Advisory Issued, People Advised to Stay Cautious as Rains Continue in Parts of UT; 32 Still Missing in Kishtwar, Rescue Efforts Continue, Govt Assures Rehabilitation of Affected Families

Jammu, Aug 24 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the administration is making every possible effort to provide treatment, rehabilitation, and relief to those affected by the recent cloudburst in Kishtwar.

Speaking to media persons at GMC Jammu, where he met the injured undergoing treatment, LG Sinha told , “As of now, 16 people are admitted here and their condition is stable. I hope they all recover soon and are able to return to their homes. Many people unfortunately lost their lives in the incident, and despite best efforts, bodies of several missing persons were retrieved. Still, 32 people are missing and rescue operations are underway. Around ₹4 crore 13 lakh have already been distributed as relief.”

The LG assured that affected families will be fully supported. “For those hit by this tragedy, the Government of India and the J&K administration are fully committed to their rehabilitation and welfare,” he said.

On being asked about Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s scheduled visit to Kishtwar, LG Sinha said, “If the weather permits, he will visit Kishtwar. If not, he will come to GMC Jammu to meet the injured.”

Commenting on the heavy rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir, Sinha said advisories have been issued and people have been asked to remain cautious. “Most parts are witnessing heavy rain. Such weather systems are being experienced across the country and in J&K too. SDRF and NDRF teams are on alert. I hope no major mishap occurs,” the LG remarked.

Kishtwar, August 24, 2025

In view of the prevailing weather conditions and continuous rainfall across District Kishtwar, District Police Kishtwar, has activated Control Rooms and Help Desks across the district.

All Sub-Divisions have been placed on high alert, and dedicated police teams have been deployed to respond promptly to emergencies arising from heavy rains, flash floods, landslides, and road blockages.

📍 Emergency Contact Numbers
• District Control Room: 01995-259555, 9484217492
• PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100, 9103454100, 01995-259193, 100

📍 Sub-Division & Police Station Helplines
• SSP Kishtwar: +91 9419134002
• Addl. SP Kishtwar: +91 9419158700
• Dy.SP Hqrs Kishtwar: +91 9796455564
• SDPO Atholi (Paddar): +91 9419181083
• SDPO Marwah (Marwah/Wadwan): +91 9858299319
• SHO Kishtwar: +91 9906207082
• SHO Dachhan: +91 7006236621
• SHO Chatroo: +91 7006648892
• SHO Atholi: +91 9906076000

🌐 Stay Connected
• Facebook: Kishtwar Police
• Twitter: SSP Kishtwar

⚠️ Citizens and pilgrims are advised to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel in vulnerable areas, and promptly report any emergencies to the helplines mentioned above.

Jammu, August 23 : The Drugs and Food Control Organization (DFCO), Jammu, has seized 21 quintals of suspected synthetic paneer and 78 tins of expired mustard oil during a major enforcement drive at Pandita Mohalla, Gangyal, Jammu.

Acting on credible inputs, a team led by Deputy Commissioner, Food Safety Jammu, Madan Mangotra, along with Food Safety Officers and with active support from the SHO Satwari, Jammu Municipal Corporation, and GRP Railway Police, unearthed a large stockpile of unsafe food items stored in insanitary conditions.

Officials said the paneer emitted a foul, putrid smell and the expired mustard oil was being stored improperly, in violation of the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA). The premises were also found operating without a valid FSSAI license and breaching provisions related to storage and labeling.

Commissioner, Food & Drugs Administration, J&K, Smita Sethi, who supervised the operation, said samples of the paneer have been sent for laboratory testing. “Such violations, often more common during the summer months, pose a serious threat to public health. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards food adulteration and strict legal action has been initiated against the offenders,” she said.

She urged all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to strictly follow safety norms and warned of continued strict enforcement drives across Jammu and Kashmir. The public has been asked to stay vigilant and report any suspected cases of adulteration to the department’s toll-free consumer helpline at 104 for prompt action.

Earlier, the department had issued advisories to FBOs on hygienic storage conditions, temperature control for perishables, labeling and prohibition of unpermitted colors in meat and food products.

(Gulistan News)

Anantnag, August 23: Amid growing public concern and confusion over the status of schools run by the Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT), Social Welfare Minister Sakina Itoo has clarified that the government has not taken over the management of these institutions.

Addressing an emergency press conference at Dak Bungalow Khanabal in Anantnag, Itoo emphasized that the recent move to place nearby higher secondary school principals in charge of FAT-run schools is a temporary administrative arrangement aimed at safeguarding the education of more than 51,000 students.

“The management tenure of these schools has expired, putting the academic future of 51,363 students at risk. To protect these students, we decided to appoint principals of the nearest government higher secondary schools as in-charge for a period of three months,” Itoo said.

She also objected to a government order which stated that Deputy Commissioners (DCs) would take over these institutions. “That’s completely incorrect. The Secretary of the School Education Department mistakenly mentioned DCs in the order, which is factually wrong,” she said.

Reiterating her stand, Itoo said there is no government takeover of FAT schools and the arrangement is purely temporary until a new management committee is constituted by the trust or concerned authorities.

In response to a question, Itoo launched a scathing attack on PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, accusing her party of contributing to Jammu and Kashmir’s decline. “If she never spoke about these schools before, why is she suddenly concerned when we’ve taken steps to secure the future of their students? The PDP has never worked in the interest of Jammu and Kashmir. In fact, they are responsible for the abrogation of the special status,” Itoo alleged.

It is worth mentioning that Falah-e-Aam Trust, believed to be linked to the now-banned Jamaat-e-Islami, runs hundreds of private schools across Jammu and Kashmir. The fate of these institutions has been under scrutiny since Jamaat-e-Islami was banned in 2019.

Srinagar, Aug 23 : The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir has claimed to have achieved a major success by apprehending an Over Ground Worker (OGW), who worked as a sleeper cell for the terrorist organisation Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.

In a statement issued to media, SIA said, following relentless efforts, it has achieved a major success by apprehending an OGW, Altaf Hussain Wagay S/o Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Wagay R/o Reban Gund, Behram Shopian, who worked as a sleeper cell for the terrorist organisation, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.

The arrest was made as a part of the ongoing investigation into a case under FIR number 01/2025 under sections 13, 18, 18-B, 38, 39 of Police Station CI/SIA Kashmir, it said.

The statement reads during the investigation, SIA Kashmir has got evidence, which establishes the connection of the arrested accused with a terrorist handler, belonging to HM, who is operating from across on whose behest the OGW was orchestrating terrorist, unlawful and anti-national activities by actively engaging in terrorist conspiracy, propagating and furthering anti-India narratives.

“Their activities were aimed not only at challenging the sovereignty and territorial
integrity of India but also at inciting disaffection, public disorder, and communal hatred,” the statement reads.

The arrest of OGW Altaf Hussain Wagay S/ Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Wagay R/o Reban Gund, Behram Shopian, belonging to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen is a major success in the path towards unearthing the sleeper cells, who are highly radicalised, sharing secessionist, unlawful, separatists contents and are also having connections with Pakistan terror handlers, terrorist organization and Pakistan intelligence agencies—

Jammu, August 23 : Police claimed to have busted a fraud marriage nexus in Chowki Choura, Akhnoor, on Saturday, arresting five individuals, including a woman who posed as the bride.

In a handout to GNS, the police said that on 11.08.2025, Police Station Akhnoor registered FIR No.140/2025 U/S 318(4)/82(2)/61(2) BNS after receiving a complaint regarding fraudulent marriage arrangements. The investigation was taken up by IC PP Chowki Choura, Vinay Kotwal, under the close supervision of SHO Akhnoor and SDPO Akhnoor.

As per the complaint, Deepak Kumar S/o Baldev Raj R/o Dhana Chapri, Chowki Choura approached the complainant Rashpal Chand S/o Chatru Ram R/o Dori Dager, Chowki Choura with a marriage proposal from outside the Union Territory and demanded ₹3 lakh. After the marriage was solemnized, the bride, along with other accomplices, fled within
two days, thereby cheating the complainant.

Investigations revealed that the gang was operating a fraudulent nexus under the guise of a marriage bureau. The racket managed everything, including arranging the bride, priest (Pandit), and related formalities. Shortly after marriage, the bride would desert the complainant on one pretext or another. Due to social stigma, many victims refrained from reporting such incidents. However, in this case, timely reporting led to a major breakthrough.

The five accused who have been arrested are identified as Deepak Kumar S/o Baldev Raj R/o Dhana Chapri, Chowki Choura, Vikas Kumar*S/o Netar Parkash R/o Poonch, Arun Kumar* S/o Raj Kumar R/o Bihar, Istakhar S/o Salim R/o Uttar Pradesh and Kusum Lata R/o Uttar Pradesh (Bride).

The investigation is ongoing, and further arrests are not ruled out. Notably, four more similar cases have surfaced,two from Akhnoor and two from Nagrota,where inquiries are currently in progress.

The entire investigation is being closely monitored by SP Rural Jammu & SSP Jammu.

Jammu Police appeals to the public to remain vigilant against such fraudulent activities and to promptly report such incidents to the nearest police station. This nexus primarily targets vulnerable individuals, especially those who are unable to find suitable matches or are overage for marriage, reads the statement.