Kashmir Reader

Srinagar: The fire that broke out in two shops on M.A. Road near Hanief Motors in Lal Chowk area of Srinagar on Friday morning has been brought under control. Officials said that fire tenders from Fire Station Headquarters and Gawkadal had been rushed to the spot and the flames have now been doused. In this []

Plans skiing, skating in winter, rafting in summer; tunnel ensures 12-month access Srinagar, Oct 15: Sonamarg is being positioned as a year-round hub for adventure sports, with the Jammu and Kashmir government planning projects for skiing and skating in winter and rafting in summer, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday. The government is also []

Five projects completed at 16.72 crore, foundation stones laid for two at 41.54 crore Ganderbal, Oct 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the overall development scenario in Ganderbal district, inaugurated five completed development projects worth 16.72 crore and laid foundation stones for two new projects worth 41.54 crore, taking the total value of []

New Delhi, Oct 15: Any future terrorist act originating from Pakistan will draw an even stronger response, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, asserting a decisive shift in Indias response with Operation Sindoor, Balakot airstrikes and surgical strikes. These strikes symbolised a move from diplomatic condemnation to proactive action aimed at rooting out terrorism []

Calls upon youth to dream big, build drug-free society Srinagar, Oct 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha congratulated Jammu and Kashmir Police on the successful completion of Jashn-e-Dal-2026, where nearly 600 young athletes competed in 20 water-sports disciplines. The events included kayaking, canoeing, rowing, sculling and the traditional shikara race. In a message, Sinha said the []

Despite limited powers, bureaucratic obstacles, significant work accomplished Srinagar, Oct 15: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Thursday said that despite limited powers, the complexities of the UT model, bureaucratic hurdles and challenging circumstances, Omar Abdullah government has undertaken significant work across various sectors, including education, healthcare, horticulture, tourism, agriculture over the last two []

Srinagar, Oct 15: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has banned fuel-powered motorboats and jet skis from operating on Dal Lake until further orders and directed the government to frame a comprehensive policy balancing tourism and pollution control. According to an order, a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Dr Pushpendra Singh Bhati []

Srinagarq,: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir Police for the successful completion of Jashn-e-Dal-2026. In his message on X, the LG commended the efforts of J&K Police for organizing the mega sports festival on the banks of Dal Lake which witnessed enthusiastic participation of youth from across the valley. The LG []

Poonch: The Mughal Road, which was temporarily closed following the seasons first snowfall, has been reopened for vehicular movement after clearance of snow, officials said. SO Traffic Mughal Road, Mahroof Choudhary told GNS that snow clearance operation was completed and the road has been made motorable. He said traffic has been restored on the route, []

Outlines four pillars for Himalayan sustainability Says climate challenges becoming more serious Srinagar, Oct 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in his message to the valedictory session of the 13th Sustainable Mountain Development Summit on Wednesday underscored the critical importance of protecting the Himalayan ecosystem and called for a comprehensive, science-based and people-centric approach to sustainable []

Srinagar, Oct 14: Several areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir were draped in white on Wednesday morning after an active western disturbance brought fresh overnight snowfall, according to officials. The plains were lashed by overnight rains, the officials said. The meteorological department has forecast a wet spell over the next 24 hours, they said. []

Srinagar, Oct 13: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday met several delegations and individuals at the Civil Secretariat here and discussed issues relating to film promotion, industrial infrastructure, regional development, education and youth empowerment. Onir, filmmaker associated with Anticlock Films, Mumbai, called on the Chief Minister and discussed matters concerning the promotion and development of []

Hails Ease of Doing Business Act as long-awaited reform SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Small Scale Industrial Association (KSSIA), Baghi Ali Mardan Khan, has strongly contested the apprehensions expressed by the Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC) over the recently enacted Jammu and Kashmir Ease of Doing Business Act, 2026, describing them as premature and likely to create []