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SRINAGAR: Saudi Arabias National Early Warning Platform issued an emergency alert in Riyadh on Monday, warning residents of a potential threat, while the US Mission in Saudi Arabia advised American citizens to exercise heightened caution amid growing security concerns. []

SRINAGAR: A 21-year-old youth was injured in a bear attack in the Lar area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Monday. The injured was identified as Shamji Bhat, son of Munuji Bhat and a resident of Lar. Sources said the youth was attacked by a bear in the Bagh Lar area. He was subsequently taken []

SRINAGAR: The Committee on Subordinate Legislation of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has stressed the need to expedite the finalisation of recruitment rules for the Health and Medical Education Department, warning that prolonged delays affect the functioning of institutions and employees service interests. The committee, chaired by Muzaffar Iqbal Khan, reviewed the progress of []

SRINAGAR: The Prime Ministers Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) has allotted 4,715 scholarships for the 202627 academic session to students from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, achieving 94.3 per cent of its annual target of 5,000, according to official details. The current allotment has already exceeded the total number of beneficiaries recorded in each of the []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday attended the last rites of former minister S. Harbans Singh at the Cremation Ground in Shastri Nagar, Jammu, and paid tribute to the departed leader. The Chief Minister recalled Harbans Singhs service to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and extended his condolences to the []

SRINAGAR: Two employees of the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (JKPDCL) were injured after suffering electric shocks in the Khag area of Budgam district on Monday, officials said. An official said that the injured included a permanent employee and a casual labourer. He said the duo was initially taken to Block Hospital Khag, []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday backed the INDIA blocs demonstration in New Delhi, saying thousands of people had joined the march to demand the protection of democratic rights Great to see tens of thousands march with the INDIA bloc in Delhi today demanding that the democratic rights of citizens are []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir were bowled out for 120 by Madhya Pradesh on Monday, conceding a 76-run first-innings lead on the second day of their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 opener at the Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar. Avesh Khan and Aryan Pandey claimed three wickets each as the defending champions struggled against the visitors bowling attack. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Food and Drugs Administration has directed food business operators (FBOs) to ensure strict compliance with regulations governing food labelling, advertising, and nutrition and health claims, warning that violations could attract penalties of up to Rs 10 lakh. In an advisory issued by the Drugs and Food Control Organization, J&K, the []

SRINAGAR: Delhi Police has withdrawn Jantar Mantars status as a designated venue for public demonstrations, directing protesters to three alternative locations in the national capital, according to an official standing order issued on 11 October. The order, issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar, designates Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in east Delhi []

by Asif Iqbal SRINAGAR: Almost a month after the prime acused, Khalid Hussain was dismissed, the Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has suspended another government teacher in connection with the Chatroo minor death case. Abdul Latief Banday, a Teacher Grade-II posted at Middle School Mehjar in the Inderwal zone of Kishtwar, was placed under []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday ordered the transfer and posting of 10 Private Secretaries with immediate effect, according to an order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD). Under the order, Mehraj-ud-Din Rather has been shifted from the Transport Department to the Tourism Department, where he will work with the Administrative Secretary. []

SRINAGAR: At least 30 people were killed and 18 others injured after a Russian strike hit public transport in Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, according to Ukrainian officials, as the BBC reported a series of deadly Russian attacks across the country. Donetsk Governor Vadym Filashkin, cited by Ukrainian media, said the strike hit public []

SRINAGAR: India on Thursday condemned recent Houthi attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia that killed three people and injured 36 others, saying attacks on civilian infrastructure were unacceptable. The Ministry of External Affairs said the attacks had targeted Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh over the past few days. The []

SRINAGAR: The District Administration Bandipora has advised shops, hotels and other commercial establishments across the district to install and maintain functional CCTV surveillance systems as part of preventive security measures. The advisory was issued by District Magistrate Indu Kanwal Chib, JKAS, on October 7, 2026, following a communication from Senior Superintendent of Police Bandipora on []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has amended the rules governing the delegation of financial powers for according administrative approval, technical sanction and awarding contracts, adding the Secretaries (Technical) of the Jal Shakti Department and Power Development Department to the relevant provisions. The amendment was notified by the Finance Departments Codes Division under S.O. 257 []

SRINAGAR: A 22-year-old woman was found dead at her residence in the Shajroo area of Mahore in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district on Thursday, according to reports. The woman, identified as Fatima Begum, wife of Talab Hussain and a resident of Shajroo, was reportedly found unconscious at her home. The circumstances surrounding her death are []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has revised the composition of a committee constituted to inquire into the death of a patient, replacing two members of the panel, according to an order issued by the Health and Medical Education Department. Government Order No. 746-JK(HME) of 2026, dated October 6, said Dr Narinder Bhatyal, Chief Medical []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the expansion of railway infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir was giving a major boost to tourism, horticulture, industry and other sectors of the Union Territorys economy. Sinha made the remarks while interacting with a delegation of media representatives from Mumbai at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. He described the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has prescribed a 21-day time limit for issuing no-objection certificates (NOCs) required for building permissions from a range of departments and authorities, bringing the services under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Services Guarantee Act, 2011. The General Administration Department issued the notification on October 8, 2026, specifying the stipulated []

SRINAGAR: Power supply to several areas of Srinagar will be affected between 9 am and 3 pm on specified dates in October due to scheduled shutdowns of four 33 kV lines, the Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has informed. The shutdowns will affect residential areas as well as key public and []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Finance Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday attended the 57th meeting of the GST Council in New Delhi, where key issues concerning goods and services tax and the fiscal position of States and Union Territories were discussed. The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs []

SRINAGAR: A 28-year-old man was found dead at his residence in the Kun Kanyalan area of Katra in Reasi district on Monday, officials said. An official said that the man was found unconscious at his residence in Katra during the early hours. He said that soon after receiving the information, a police team reached the []

SRINAGAR: The US military killed four people in a strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean Sea, the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said on Sunday, in the latest in a series of attacks on boats Washington says are involved in narcotics trafficking. SOUTHCOM said Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere carried out a lethal, []

SRINAGAR: Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has criticised the Jammu and Kashmir Assemblys statehood resolution, alleging that it diluted earlier resolutions and amounted to a betrayal of the mandate given to the Government by the people. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function, Ruhullah said the laws enacted by the BJP-led Union []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed all segments of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram-Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre to report within 48 hours any FIR, arrest, adverse court order or action by an investigating agency against officers of the IAS, IPS, DANICS and DANIPS. The directions cover cases involving agencies including the Central Bureau of Investigation, []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police have issued a public advisory warning citizens against fake and suspicious social media advertisements being used by cybercriminals to steal money, personal data and identities. The police said scammers were using sponsored posts on major social media platforms to promote deceptive offers, including free gifts worth Rs 10,000, steep discounts []

SRINAGAR: A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Afghanistan early Monday, with light tremors felt in parts of Kashmir, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at 1:57:24 am IST at a depth of 220 kilometres, with its epicentre located at 36.602N latitude and 71.084E longitude in Afghanistan. The NCS has classified the []

SRINAGAR: The 2026 Asian Games concluded in Nagoya on Sunday, with India finishing fourth in the overall medal standings after securing 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. The continental multi-sport event, held in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya from September 19 to October 4, featured competitions across 43 disciplines. The closing ceremony []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has announced a 15-member squad for the Vinoo Mankad Trophy Under-19 one-day tournament. Shiva Thakur has been named captain and wicketkeeper, while Mujtaba Mir is the other wicketkeeper in the squad. The squad comprises Rahil Younis, Akshay Sharma, Arjun Sharma, Manitvya Sharma, Shiva Thakur, Zaid Mufti, Mujtaba []

SRINAGAR: Traffic Police have advised commuters to undertake travel on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) during daytime hours and avoid night journeys between Ramban and Banihal due to the risk of landslides, shooting stones, movement of nomadic herds and ongoing construction work. The advisory, issued by Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir, said slow traffic []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday ordered an inquiry into the quality of construction of two bridges being built under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Nad and Sumb blocks of Samba district. During an inspection of the ongoing works, Choudhary reviewed the progress and construction quality of the two bridges []

SRINAGAR: National Conference Additional General Secretary and former minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra on Sunday accused the BJP-led Centre of degrading Jammu and Kashmirs status and depriving its people of political rights by not restoring full statehood. Addressing party workers near Nund Bub Colony, Lale Da Bagh, Lower Barnai, in Ward 67 of the Jammu North []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Employees Coordination Committee (JKECC) has urged the government to extend the benefits of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to employees appointed before 2010 but regularised after the New Pension Scheme came into effect. JKECC president Shah Fayaz, while speaking to the media, said several employees, including contractual teachers, Rehbar-e-Taleem (RET) []

SRINAGAR: A carpenter died while another man was injured after the duo fell from the rooftop of a Masjid in Bijbehara area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Sunday. An official said that the duo were carrying out work on the rooftop of Hamam Masjid in Bijbehara when they accidentally slipped and fell, sustaining injuries. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has launched a Rs 66.52 lakh project to restore a neglected pond in Sainik Colony, with the initiative aimed at improving water conservation and reviving a traditional water body in the city. Jammu South MLA Narinder Singh laid the foundation stone for the project at Sector-F, near the Railway []

SRINAGAR: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Sunday visited a Rashtriya Rifles unit in south Kashmir and reviewed the prevailing security situation in the region. According to a post on the social media platform X, Sharma commended the troops for their professionalism and operational performance during the visit. The Army Commander stressed the []

SRINAGAR:The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Sunday launched clearance operations on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway at Kaw Morh in Udhampur after major landslides and mudslides disrupted traffic. The landslides blocked the up-tube lane towards Srinagar, halting vehicular movement on the affected stretch. To facilitate the movement of Srinagar-bound traffic during the restoration work, []

SRINAGAR: Security forces launched search operations in Rajouri and Udhampur districts on Sunday following reports of suspected militant movement, officials said. A search operation was underway in Chigli Keya village in Udhampur district, where security personnel were conducting searches following the reported movement, officials said. The operations are aimed at tracing the suspected militants and []

SRINAGAR: Northern Railways Jammu Division detected 6,617 cases during an intensive ticket-checking drive in September 2026, generating Rs 48.88 lakh in railway revenue, according to a statement issued by Northern Railway. The checking drive was conducted across stations in the division, including Jammu Tawi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, to curb ticketless and irregular []

SRINAGAR: Police in north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Sunday issued an advisory urging tourists and visitors to report any instances of overcharging, harassment or other malpractices in the Tangmarg-Kunzer-Gulmarg area. The police cautioned tourists against being forced to change vehicles at Tangmarg, Kunzer or Gulmarg on the pretext that only local vehicles are allowed to []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, PMGSY, Jammu, has terminated the contract of a joint venture for the Kainthgali Block boundary Udhampur-Bariote (Part-I) road after the contractors allegedly failed to undertake required construction and routine maintenance work despite repeated notices, and ordered recovery of Rs 4.326 crore. The action was taken against M/s B&L Project Construction Pvt. []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has said the government is working on a mechanism to facilitate the use of Kashmiri language in the House, admitting that the absence of translators is proving to be a hurdle for legislators wishing to speak in their mother tongue. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather made []

SRINAGAR: The number of graduates emerging from government degree colleges across Jammu and Kashmir has fallen by nearly 23 per cent in three academic sessions, with official figures showing a pronounced decline in several districts. The number of graduates from government degree colleges declined from 23,655 in 2023-24 to 21,153 in 2024-25 and further to []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir were bowled out for 111 in their second innings as Rest of India secured a 167-run victory in the Irani Cup at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium on Sunday, ending the match in three-and-a-half days. Chasing 279, J&K collapsed after reaching 54 without loss, losing all 10 wickets for 57 runs. They lost []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Enforcement Department received 241 complaints from tourists between January 1 and October 1 this year, of which 140 have been disposed of while 101 remain pending. According to data, the department imposed fines amounting to Rs 16,95,700 on erring service providers during the period and facilitated refunds worth Rs []

SRINAGAR: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Saturday reviewed the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness in the Kashmir Valley. In a post on X, the Armys Northern Command said Lt Gen Sharma reiterated the need for enhanced inter-agency synergy, real-time intelligence sharing and integrated coordination to strengthen operational readiness, facilitate rapid response []

SRINAGAR: Security forces arrested an Army personnel at the drop gate of Srinagar International Airport after suspected contraband was recovered from his baggage, media reports said on Sunday. The personnel was apprehended by police and CRPF personnel on Saturday during a checking operation, following the recovery of 213 grams of poppy straw and 69 grams []

SRINAGAR: Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has directed its associated hospitals to conduct four surprise night inspections every month to assess emergency preparedness and identify deficiencies affecting patient care during evening and night hours. The inspections will be carried out between 8 pm and 7 am, with the exact timing kept confidential and varied to []

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch Jammu Kashmir has filed two separate chargesheets against a Kupwara resident in cases involving alleged cheating, impersonation, forgery and fraudulent collection of money from people seeking government and other jobs. The chargesheets against Abdul Majeed Mir, son of Abdul Rahim Mir of Kalaroos Lishtiyal, Kupwara, []