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Nitin Nabin Files Nomination for Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Mar 5 (NVI) Senior BJP leader and National President Nitin Nabin on Thursday filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha, marking a significant step in his political journey.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Nabin on the occasion and expressed confidence that his experience and leadership will greatly benefit the Upper House. Shah said that after a long, successful and active political career in the state, Nitin Nabin will now make an important contribution to the Rajya Sabha as well.

Nabin has been a prominent figure in the party and has played a key role in strengthening the BJP’s organizational structure. His nomination is seen as recognition of his political experience and commitment to public service.(NVI)

No Issue Can Be Resolved Through Military Conflict: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi addressing a huge rally at Jammu.

New Delhi, Mar 5 (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a swift end to ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine, stressing that no issue can be resolved through military confrontation alone.

The Prime Minister made these remarks after holding wide-ranging talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in New Delhi.

Addressing the media, Modi said that India and Finland share common values rooted in the rule of law, dialogue, and diplomacy. “India and Finland both believe in the rule of law, dialogue and diplomacy. We agree that no issue can be resolved through military conflict alone,” he said.

Referring to the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, the Prime Minister reiterated India’s support for peace and diplomatic solutions. “Be it Ukraine or West Asia, we will continue to support the swift end of conflicts and every effort towards peace,” he added.

During the discussions, both leaders also agreed to elevate cooperation between India and Finland in the fields of digitalisation and sustainability to the level of a strategic partnership.

Modi said the partnership would strengthen collaboration in several high-tech sectors including artificial intelligence, 6G telecommunications, clean energy, and quantum computing.

The Prime Minister further noted that the proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement would significantly boost economic ties between India and Finland by enhancing trade, investment, and technology cooperation.

President Stubb arrived in India on Wednesday for a four-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, and critical technologies.(NVI)

CM Omar Abdullah Chairs Meeting to Review Comprehensive Skill Development Plan in J&K

Srinagar, Mar 5 (KNC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the Comprehensive Action Plan for Skill Development, aimed at strengthening the skilling ecosystem and enhancing employment opportunities for youth across the Union Territory.

During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on various strategies to effectively integrate skill development initiatives with the education system, ensuring that students acquire practical and industry-relevant skills.

The meeting also focused on strengthening linkages between training institutions and industries, expanding technical and short-term training programmes, and creating sustainable pathways for employment and entrepreneurship across Jammu and Kashmir.

The Chief Minister emphasised the importance of equipping the youth with modern skills to meet the evolving demands of the job market and to promote self-reliance and economic growth in the region.(NVI)

Omar Abdullah Hopes Positive Role from Nitish Kumar in Rajya Sabha

Jammu, Mar 5 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday termed Nitish Kumar’s decision to move to the Rajya Sabha as “noteworthy”, coming just three months after the elections.

Abdullah said Kumar, the longest-serving chief minister of Bihar, had served the state for a long time and it was natural that his tenure would eventually come to an end.

He said the development was primarily an internal matter of the Bihar government and its allies, but noted that Kumar was once a colleague in the INDIA Bloc.

“We thank him for the service he has rendered to the people of Bihar and wish him well. We hope he will play a positive and constructive role in the Rajya Sabha in the future,” Abdullah said.(NVI)

Four Injured in Car–Auto Collision Near Banihal Toll Plaza

Banihal, Mar 05 (NVI): Four persons were injured after a car collided with an auto-rickshaw near the toll plaza in Banihal area of Ramban district on Thursday.

Officials told NVI that the accident occurred when a car and an auto collided near the toll plaza, leaving four persons injured.

Soon after the incident, locals and police rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Banihal for treatment.

Officials said the condition of the injured is stated to be stable, while police have taken cognizance of the incident. Further details are awaited.(NVI)

Weather Likely to Remain Mostly Dry Till March 6; Light Rain, Snow Expected Later: MeT

Srinagar, Mar 5 (NVI): The Meteorological Department on Thursday forecast generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir till March 6, while light rain and snowfall over higher reaches is expected at isolated to scattered places during the following days.

According to the MeT office Srinagar, the weather is likely to remain generally dry on March 5 and 6 across the Union Territory.

However, from March 7 to 9, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy with chances of light rain and snowfall over higher reaches at isolated to scattered places.

The MeT department said that from March 10 to 11, the weather is likely to remain partly to generally cloudy with light rain and snowfall over higher reaches at scattered places.

From March 12 to 15, the weather is expected to remain generally dry, while from March 16 to 17, generally cloudy conditions with light rain and snowfall over higher reaches at isolated places are likely.

Meanwhile, the MeT department has advised farmers to continue their farm operations.
It also said that a further rise in day temperature by around 2-3°C at most places is likely to continue during the next three days, after which temperatures may fall by 3-5°C at many places across Jammu and Kashmir. —(NVI)

Woman Falls to Death While Collecting Firewood in Poonch Village

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Poonch, Mar 5 (NVI): A woman died after she accidentally fell from a hill while collecting firewood in the Mandi area of Poonch district on Thursday, officials said.

The deceased has been identified as Naseema Akther (27), daughter of Mohammad Ashraf Tantary and a resident of Bedar village.

According to officials told NVI that the woman slipped and fell from a hillock in the Hobal Garanga area while gathering firewood, resulting in her death on the spot.

The body was later shifted to her native village. Further details are awaited, they said.(NVI

Govt Orders Treasuries Not to Release Payments Without Royalty Clearance Certificate

Srinagar, Mar 5 (NVI) : The Directorate of Geology & Mining, Jammu and Kashmir, has directed all treasuries across the Union Territory not to release payments to contractors or executing agencies involved in developmental works unless a valid Royalty Clearance Certificate (RCC) is produced.

According to an official communication issued by Director Geology & Mining S.P. Rukwal, JKAS, the directive has been sent to the Director, Accounts & Treasuries, Finance Department. The order follows instructions issued during a review meeting held on February 27, 2026.

The letter states that several departments and agencies—including NHAI, PMGSY, PWD (R&B), I&FC, BRO/GREF, Jal Shakti Department, NHIDCL, Airports Authority of India and KRCL—have already been instructed not to release payments to firms or contractors for works involving consumption of minor minerals unless the RCC is obtained from the Geology & Mining Department.

The Directorate has now requested the Finance Department to issue necessary directions to all treasuries of Jammu and Kashmir to strictly ensure that no payment is processed in favour of any agency or contractor without the mandatory Royalty Clearance Certificate.

The move aims to ensure proper regulation of minor mineral extraction and royalty compliance in developmental projects across the Union Territory.(NVI)

JKBOSE Issues Notification on Syllabi for Classes 9th–12th

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Srinagar, Mar 5 (NVI): The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has issued a notification regarding the syllabi and courses of studies for Classes 9th to 12th for the upcoming academic sessions in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to the notification issued to (NVI), there will be no change in the syllabi for Classes 9th and 10th for the Academic Session 2025–26 in Kashmir Division and Winter Zone areas of Jammu Division, and for the Academic Session 2026–27 in Summer Zone areas of Jammu Division.

 

However, the board said minor revisions have been made in the syllabi of some subjects for Classes 11th and 12th.

 

The revised subjects include Punjabi and Physical Education for Class 11th, while Education and Environmental Science have been revised for Class 12th.

 

JKBOSE further said that question papers for Regular and Fresh Private candidates appearing in the annual session examinations scheduled in October–November 2026 for Kashmir Division and Winter Zone areas of Jammu Division, and February–March 2027 for Summer Zone areas of Jammu Division, will be set as per the revised syllabi of these subjects.

 

The board also informed that the updated syllabi are available on its official website for students and other stakeholders.

 

Officials said the move aims to ensure clarity and uniformity in academic courses for the upcoming sessions.(NVI)

Congress announces candidates for Rajya Sabha Biennial Elections

New Delhi, Mar 5 (NVI): Congress party has released a list of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha Biennial Elections from different states.

They are as follows:

Chhattisgarh: Phulo Devi Netam

Haryana: Karamvir Singh Boudh

Himachal Pradesh: Anurag Sharma (DCC President, Kangra)

Tamil Nadu: M. Christopher Tilak

Telangana: Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Ven Narendra Reddy

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