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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Polices annual water sports festival, Jashn-e-Dal 2026, began at Dal Lake in Srinagar on Tuesday, with competitions scheduled over three days and the concluding ceremony set for October 15. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Nitish Kumar inaugurated the event by releasing tri-colour balloons in the presence of senior police []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Ladakh High Court has dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by a father seeking to trace his missing daughter, holding that an adult woman cannot be compelled to live with her parents after voluntarily choosing to reside with her husband. Justice Sanjay Dhar passed the order on October 8, after interacting []

by Asad Mirza Saudi Arabias renewed confrontation with the Houthis exposes the limits of military power, threatens regional shipping and risks worsening Yemens humanitarian crisis, underscoring the need for negotiations. Saudi Arabia entered Yemens war in 2015 intending to restore the internationally recognised government and prevent a hostile movement from consolidating power on its southern []

SRINAGAR: Grand Mufti Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam has objected to the Waqf authorities decision to prescribe a topic for Friday sermons, saying religious pulpits must remain free from political messaging. In a statement issued here, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam said Friday sermons were an essential part of Islamic guidance and should be delivered in accordance with []

by Anuj Verma Microplastics have been detected in Kashmirs lakes, rivers and fish, exposing gaps in waste management. The government must curb plastic pollution, improve treatment and monitor freshwater ecosystems. Researchers at MIT World Peace University, Pune, have detected microplastics in freshwater fish commonly consumed in the city, raising concerns about plastic pollution entering the []

Urban Planner Iftikhar Hakeem warns that Section 22 of the new Ease of Doing Business law may let executive approvals override Master Plans, weakening statutory planning, environmental safeguards and disaster resilience in Jammu and Kashmir. The objective of Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), a law passed by the Jammu and Kashmir assembly last fortnight, is []

SRINAGAR: Police arrested a man and seized a suspected contraband substance identified as ganja powder during a search of a residential house in Tulmulla village of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Tuesday, officials said. The search was conducted by a team from Police Station Kheerbawani in the presence of the concerned First-Class Magistrate after police []

A study finds infertility among married Kashmir women linked to emotional distress, marital tensions, social stigma and isolation, highlighting the need for counselling, healthcare support and greater social acceptance. SRINAGAR: A recent University of Kashmir study based on interviews with married women has found that infertility extends beyond a medical condition, affecting womens emotional well-being, []

by Ajaz Ashraf Heavy security, mass detentions and restrictions failed to prevent protests in Delhi, exposing the governments growing apprehension about public dissent and its potential to spread before crucial Assembly elections. On October 10, the day the Cockroach Janta Party called for a protest at Jantar Mantar, the ambience in Lutyens Delhi was only []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer, posting and adjustment of 26 Assistant Executive Engineers in the Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED), assigning them to divisions across the Union Territory, according to an official order issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department. The order, Government Order No. 211-JK(HUD) of 2026, was []

SRINAGAR: At least four persons, including three minors, were injured after a Tata Mobile vehicle skidded off the road in the Dogrian area of Poonch district on Tuesday morning. Officials said the vehicle, carrying residents of Songari in Reasi district, was travelling from Peer Ki Gali towards Bufliaz while returning from Dhoke when the accident []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police have cautioned people against fake trading applications and fraudulent online investment advertisements used by cybercriminals to dupe investors with promises of unusually high returns. The police advisory warns that fraudsters create applications and websites resembling legitimate investment platforms to deceive people into transferring money and sharing sensitive personal and banking []

SRINAGAR: The Railways will temporarily add an AC 3-tier coach to the Sambalpur-Jammu Tawi-Sambalpur Express on two dates this month to accommodate the expected increase in passenger traffic during Navratri. According to a railway spokesperson, Train No. 18309, operating from Sambalpur to Jammu Tawi, will have the additional coach on October 19, while Train No. []

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: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has declared a state of emergency in north-western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suspending the powers of the provincial government led by jailed former prime minister Imran Khans Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), amid security concerns and a worsening standoff with the federal government headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, media reports said. The []

SRINAGAR: A woman died after jumping from a third-floor window of her house while attempting to escape a fire in Jehangir Mohalla, Noorbagh, in Srinagar on Sunday, officials said. The woman, identified as Haleema Sheikh, wife of Gulzar Ahmad Sheikh and a resident of Noorbagh, was on the third floor of the three-storey residential house []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered the compulsory retirement of Mahmud Anwar Alnasir, a Civil Judge (Senior Division) currently posted as Sub-Judge Uri, at the age of 58. According to an order issued by the office of the Registrar General, the decision follows a recommendation made by the High Courts []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq has called for restraint and diplomatic engagement following an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, expressing concern over the reported loss of life and injuries. In a post on X, Mirwaiz warned that the attack risked deepening civilian suffering and widening the ongoing regional crisis. He urged []

SRINAGAR: A woman was swept away in a flash flood triggered by heavy overnight rain in the Raipur Domana area of Jammu district on Sunday morning, while her husband narrowly escaped. According to eyewitnesses, the couple had come outside their house after water levels suddenly rose behind their residence. The husband reportedly said that a []

SRINAGAR:The Jammu division is likely to receive heavy rain until Sunday afternoon, with weather conditions expected to improve thereafter, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said in its latest forecast for Jammu and Kashmir. According to the department, October 12 is expected to remain generally dry across the Union Territory. Cloudy conditions are forecast from October 13 []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has quashed the preventive detention of a 65-year-old Doda resident under the Public Safety Act (PSA), ruling that the authorities violated constitutional safeguards and failed to establish how the allegations against him posed a threat to public order. Justice M A Chowdhary, in a judgment pronounced on []

SRINAGAR: YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was released late on Saturday after being detained at his residence in Gurgaon, according to media reports. Rathee had reportedly travelled to India to attend a protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which was demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has postponed the scheduled start of Sundays OMR-based examination for Female and Male Multi-Purpose Health Workers (FMPHW/MMPHW) by one hour due to prevailing weather conditions in Jammu district. According to a notice issued by the Board on October 11, the examination, advertised under Notification No. 07 []

SRINAGAR:Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir begin their 202627 Ranji Trophy campaign against Madhya Pradesh at the Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar on Sunday, with captain Paras Dogra leading a 15-member squad in the four-day opening-round encounter. The match, scheduled from October 11 to 14, is J&Ks first fixture of the season after they secured their []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld compensation of Rs 93,000 awarded to a casual labourer from Banihal who suffered permanent disability after a rolling boulder struck his right leg while he was working on a road project in 2006, but has remitted the case to the labour commissioner to reconsider []

SRINAGAR: At least 12 people were killed and 309 injured after a missile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, Saudi Arabias General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said, with some of the injured reported to be in critical condition. According to GACA, the deceased included four Saudi citizens and eight residents of []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police have warned people against cyber fraud through matrimonial applications, urging users to verify profiles and identities before establishing trust or sharing personal information with strangers online. The advisory highlights how fraudsters allegedly use fake profiles, attractive photographs and false personal details to approach prospective partners, build emotional connections through chats []

SRINAGAR: Mahindra and Mahindras latest lifestyle SUV, the Thar OG, was unveiled at Encash Automotive Pvt. Ltd.s Athwajan showroom here on Saturday, introducing a reimagined version of the iconic three-door Thar to customers and SUV enthusiasts in Kashmir. The vehicle was unveiled by Qazi Irfan, Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Kashmir, and Arshad Qadri, Divisional Head []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) Additional General Secretary and former minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of failing to address educated unemployment in the Union Territory, demanding accountability for its employment record between 2014 and 2024. Addressing a public meeting at Janipur Ward No. 37, near a gurdwara []

SRINAGAR: The United Nations human rights office on Saturday called on India to immediately and unconditionally release people it described as arbitrarily detained during protests against alleged misconduct by electoral authorities. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said it was concerned by reports of mass detentions involving demonstrators, protest []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Directorate of Economics and Statistics has promoted four Head Assistants to the post of Section Officer in the departments subordinate service, with their new postings ordered with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 337-DES of 2026, dated 10 October, the promotions were approved on the recommendation of the Departmental []

SRINAGAR: Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday criticised the heavy deployment of security personnel in Delhi to prevent protesters from reaching Jantar Mantar, warning that such restrictions did not reflect well on democracy. In a post on X, Mehdi said the measures were familiar to people from Kashmir but cautioned against allowing similar []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has posted 2007-batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer Govind Jaiswal to the Jammu and Kashmir segment of the cadre following his repatriation from Central deputation. The posting will take effect immediately and remain in force until further orders, according to an order issued by the ministry. Consequent upon his []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said an active and empowered opposition was essential for good governance, public accountability and the protection of democratic rights. He said the opposition had a responsibility beyond criticising the government, including raising public grievances, representing peoples aspirations, scrutinising policies and upholding constitutional values. Abdullah []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to become a major destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), supported by its young workforce, improving infrastructure, investor-friendly policies and expanding start-up ecosystem, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday. Addressing the valedictory session of the J&K Global Capability Centre Summit 2026, Sinha expressed confidence that the Union []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against a man accused of using a forged permanent resident certificate to secure selection as a constable in Jammu and Kashmir Police, ruling that there was no evidence to establish that he knew or had reason to believe the document was fake. Justice []

SRINAGAR: A 36-year-old man from Daharmuna village in Budgam district has reportedly been missing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since October 6, prompting his family to approach the police and the Indian Embassy for assistance, Greater Kashmir reported. The man, Jamsheed Ali, son of Ali Mohammad Wani, had contacted his wife in the early []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the arrangement was intended to undermine the peoples mandate in the Union Territory. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Abdullah questioned the delimitation exercise that added seven Assembly constituencies in Jammu []