Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati was sworn in on Wednesday as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, with Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena administering the oath of office in Srinagar.
Bhati’s swearing-in followed his appointment by President Droupadi Murmu on September 5 as Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. He succeeded Justice Sanjeev Kumar, who had been serving as Acting Chief Justice since June 2.
The oath was administered by Saxena, who is presently also discharging the functions of the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor during the absence on leave of incumbent LG Manoj Sinha. The President appointed Saxena to hold the additional responsibility through a September 8 communique.
The arrangement was necessitated by Sinha’s absence. Sinha is currently in the United States and had addressed the IIT (BHU) Global Alumni Meet in Chicago on Monday. A J&K Lok Bhawan official said that Sinha had been invited to the event as an alumnus of BHU and that, since he was away and the new Chief Justice had to be sworn in, Saxena was appointed to discharge the J&K LG’s functions until Sinha returns.
Saxena’s administration of the oath marks the first time since Ladakh became a Union Territory in August 2019 that its Lieutenant Governor has administered the oath to the Chief Justice of the common High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Traditionally, the J&K Lieutenant Governor has administered the oath to a newly appointed Chief Justice of the High Court.
The ceremony was held at the Shalimar Convention Centre at SKUAST Kashmir in Srinagar. Srinagar Traffic Police had imposed restrictions around the venue from 10 am to noon in view of the ceremony.
Justice Bhati was recommended for the Chief Justice’s post by the Supreme Court Collegium on August 31. He was elevated as a judge of the Rajasthan High Court in November 2016 and had practised primarily in writ jurisdiction before his elevation, including matters relating to service laws, public interest litigation, elections, revenue, mining, education, Panchayati Raj and criminal law.
The swearing-in comes days after the Union Territory of Ladakh (Sitting of Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in Ladakh) Regulation, 2026, came into force on September 5. The regulation provides for a dedicated bench of the common High Court to sit in Ladakh.
Samba: September 09, 2026: Continuing its drive against bovine smugglers and their propagators, Samba Police has successfully foiled a major bovine smuggling attempt within the jurisdiction of Police Station Ghagwal and rescued eighteen (18) bovines. The truck used in the illegal transportation of bovines has also been seized.
Acting on information received from reliable sources, a team of Police Station Ghagwal during vehicle checking duty at NHW Naka Tapyal, intercepted a truck bearing registration No. HR58F-4684 which was coming from the Kathua side and moving towards the Samba side. During search and checking, eighteen bovines were found inside the vehicle which were tied in a cruel manner and were being transported illegally without any valid permission.
A case FIR No. 90/2026 u/s 223 BNS, 11 PCA Act has been registered at Police Station Ghagwal and investigation started.
Samba Police reiterated its firm commitment to curbing bovine smuggling, illegal transportation of animals and assured that strict legal action will be taken against all persons found involved in such unlawful activities.
Samba: September 09, 2026: Continuing its drive against bovine smugglers and their propagators, Samba Police has successfully foiled a major bovine smuggling attempt within the jurisdiction of Police Station Ghagwal and rescued eighteen (18) bovines. The truck used in the illegal transportation of bovines has also been seized.
Acting on information received from reliable sources, a team of Police Station Ghagwal during vehicle checking duty at NHW Naka Tapyal, intercepted a truck bearing registration No. HR58F-4684 which was coming from the Kathua side and moving towards the Samba side. During search and checking, eighteen bovines were found inside the vehicle which were tied in a cruel manner and were being transported illegally without any valid permission.
A case FIR No. 90/2026 u/s 223 BNS, 11 PCA Act has been registered at Police Station Ghagwal and investigation started.
Samba Police reiterated its firm commitment to curbing bovine smuggling, illegal transportation of animals and assured that strict legal action will be taken against all persons found involved in such unlawful activities.
MP Jugal Kishore Sharma watched the film Hanuman Ansh with his wife in the theatre.
Based on the infinite grace and glory of Param Rambhakt, Sankatmochan Lord Hanuman Ji, this film is extremely inspiring and visible for every Sanatani. This film connects us deeply with our culture, religion and devotion.
I request all of you to watch this film with your family, especially children, and make them aware of our eternal traditions.
National Conference pays glowing tributes to Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his 44th death anniversary; NC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah
National Conference pays glowing tributes to Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his 44th death anniversary; NC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah
CM omar Abdullah inaugurated the 1st International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) in Srinagar, opening a new chapter in J&K’s rich and enduring relationship with cinema.
With filmmakers from over 30 countries and more than 130 films being showcased, IFFJK brings the world of cinema to Kashmir and places Jammu & Kashmir firmly on the global creative map.
The Chief Minister said the festival is a declaration of J&K’s intent to emerge as a vibrant home for filmmakers, storytellers and creative talent from across the world.
Youth Congress stages protest in support of intern doctors at Press Colony, Srinagar
Srinagar, 7 September: Youth Congress Srinagar, led by its President Yasir Mandoo, today held a peaceful protest at Press Colony in solidarity with the intern doctors who are on strike and observing a hunger strike, demanding a fair increase in their stipend.
Addressing the media, Yasir Mandoo said that intern doctors dedicate long hours to serving patients and keeping the healthcare system functional, yet they continue to be denied the dignity and financial support they deserve. He termed their demand for a reasonable stipend as genuine and justified.
Mandoo also strongly condemned the alleged intimidation of protesting students and urged the hospital administration to immediately stop threatening intern doctors for raising their democratic and legitimate demands. He said that dialogue—not pressure or intimidation—is the only acceptable way to resolve the issue.
The Youth Congress reaffirmed its full support for the intern doctors and called upon the government to intervene without delay and announce a fair enhancement of their stipend.
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Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati was sworn in on Wednesday as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, with Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena administering the oath of office in Srinagar.
Bhati’s swearing-in followed his appointment by President Droupadi Murmu on September 5 as Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. He succeeded Justice Sanjeev Kumar, who had been serving as Acting Chief Justice since June 2.
The oath was administered by Saxena, who is presently also discharging the functions of the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor during the absence on leave of incumbent LG Manoj Sinha. The President appointed Saxena to hold the additional responsibility through a September 8 communique.
The arrangement was necessitated by Sinha’s absence. Sinha is currently in the United States and had addressed the IIT (BHU) Global Alumni Meet in Chicago on Monday. A J&K Lok Bhawan official said that Sinha had been invited to the event as an alumnus of BHU and that, since he was away and the new Chief Justice had to be sworn in, Saxena was appointed to discharge the J&K LG’s functions until Sinha returns.
Saxena’s administration of the oath marks the first time since Ladakh became a Union Territory in August 2019 that its Lieutenant Governor has administered the oath to the Chief Justice of the common High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Traditionally, the J&K Lieutenant Governor has administered the oath to a newly appointed Chief Justice of the High Court.
The ceremony was held at the Shalimar Convention Centre at SKUAST Kashmir in Srinagar. Srinagar Traffic Police had imposed restrictions around the venue from 10 am to noon in view of the ceremony.
Justice Bhati was recommended for the Chief Justice’s post by the Supreme Court Collegium on August 31. He was elevated as a judge of the Rajasthan High Court in November 2016 and had practised primarily in writ jurisdiction before his elevation, including matters relating to service laws, public interest litigation, elections, revenue, mining, education, Panchayati Raj and criminal law.
The swearing-in comes days after the Union Territory of Ladakh (Sitting of Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in Ladakh) Regulation, 2026, came into force on September 5. The regulation provides for a dedicated bench of the common High Court to sit in Ladakh.
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*SAMBA POLICE FOILS MAJOR BOVINE SMUGGLING ATTEMPT; RESCUES 18 BOVINES, SEIZES VEHICLE*
Samba: September 09, 2026: Continuing its drive against bovine smugglers and their propagators, Samba Police has successfully foiled a major bovine smuggling attempt within the jurisdiction of Police Station Ghagwal and rescued eighteen (18) bovines. The truck used in the illegal transportation of bovines has also been seized.
Acting on information received from reliable sources, a team of Police Station Ghagwal during vehicle checking duty at NHW Naka Tapyal, intercepted a truck bearing registration No. HR58F-4684 which was coming from the Kathua side and moving towards the Samba side. During search and checking, eighteen bovines were found inside the vehicle which were tied in a cruel manner and were being transported illegally without any valid permission.
A case FIR No. 90/2026 u/s 223 BNS, 11 PCA Act has been registered at Police Station Ghagwal and investigation started.
Samba Police reiterated its firm commitment to curbing bovine smuggling, illegal transportation of animals and assured that strict legal action will be taken against all persons found involved in such unlawful activities.
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*SAMBA POLICE FOILS MAJOR BOVINE SMUGGLING ATTEMPT; RESCUES 18 BOVINES, SEIZES VEHICLE*
Samba: September 09, 2026: Continuing its drive against bovine smugglers and their propagators, Samba Police has successfully foiled a major bovine smuggling attempt within the jurisdiction of Police Station Ghagwal and rescued eighteen (18) bovines. The truck used in the illegal transportation of bovines has also been seized.
Acting on information received from reliable sources, a team of Police Station Ghagwal during vehicle checking duty at NHW Naka Tapyal, intercepted a truck bearing registration No. HR58F-4684 which was coming from the Kathua side and moving towards the Samba side. During search and checking, eighteen bovines were found inside the vehicle which were tied in a cruel manner and were being transported illegally without any valid permission.
A case FIR No. 90/2026 u/s 223 BNS, 11 PCA Act has been registered at Police Station Ghagwal and investigation started.
Samba Police reiterated its firm commitment to curbing bovine smuggling, illegal transportation of animals and assured that strict legal action will be taken against all persons found involved in such unlawful activities.
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MP Jugal Kishore Sharma watched the film Hanuman Ansh with his wife in the theatre.
Based on the infinite grace and glory of Param Rambhakt, Sankatmochan Lord Hanuman Ji, this film is extremely inspiring and visible for every Sanatani. This film connects us deeply with our culture, religion and devotion.
I request all of you to watch this film with your family, especially children, and make them aware of our eternal traditions.
It is a prayer to Lord Hanuman ji and Lord Shri Ram ji to always maintain your infinite grace and blessings on all of you.
#HanumanAnsh #JaiShreeRam #JaiHanuman #SanatanDharma
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National Conference pays glowing tributes to Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his 44th death anniversary; NC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah
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National Conference pays glowing tributes to Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his 44th death anniversary; NC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah
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CM omar Abdullah inaugurated the 1st International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) in Srinagar, opening a new chapter in J&K’s rich and enduring relationship with cinema.
With filmmakers from over 30 countries and more than 130 films being showcased, IFFJK brings the world of cinema to Kashmir and places Jammu & Kashmir firmly on the global creative map.
The Chief Minister said the festival is a declaration of J&K’s intent to emerge as a vibrant home for filmmakers, storytellers and creative talent from across the world.
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Srinagar, 7 September: Youth Congress Srinagar, led by its President Yasir Mandoo, today held a peaceful protest at Press Colony in solidarity with the intern doctors who are on strike and observing a hunger strike, demanding a fair increase in their stipend.
Addressing the media, Yasir Mandoo said that intern doctors dedicate long hours to serving patients and keeping the healthcare system functional, yet they continue to be denied the dignity and financial support they deserve. He termed their demand for a reasonable stipend as genuine and justified.
Mandoo also strongly condemned the alleged intimidation of protesting students and urged the hospital administration to immediately stop threatening intern doctors for raising their democratic and legitimate demands. He said that dialogue—not pressure or intimidation—is the only acceptable way to resolve the issue.
The Youth Congress reaffirmed its full support for the intern doctors and called upon the government to intervene without delay and announce a fair enhancement of their stipend.
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