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Srinagarar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in a 2 crore investment fraud case against Junaid Ul Islam, son of Nazir Ahmad Baba, a resident of Alamdar Colony, Charar-i-Sharief, Budgam. The chargesheet in FIR No. 07/2025, registered under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), has been submitted before the Court of the Forest Magistrate, Srinagar, for judicial determination. According to the investigation agency, the case originated from a

Srinagar, Oct 25 : Srinagars streets came alive with runners on Sunday morning as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah flagged off the Kashmir International Marathon, with around 2,000 participants, including 73 foreign athletes from 12 countries. The 42.195-kilometre full marathon was flagged off at 6:30 am, with participants embarking on a route showcasing Srinagars scenic beauty. The 21-kilometre half marathon is scheduled to be flagged off at 7:45 am. Among the international participants was Kenyas

Kupwara, Oct 24: Friends 11 Pohru clinched the title of Angels Trophy Nagri, Edition 3, defeating BCC Drugmulla by 12 runs in an exciting final, powered by a sensational century from Basit Dar. Batting first, Friends 11 Pohru posted a challenging total of 182 for six in their allotted 18 overs, setting BCC Drugmulla a target of 183 runs to win. In reply, BCC Drugmulla fought hard but managed to score 170 for seven in 18 overs, falling 12 runs short of the target as Friends 11 Pohru held their

Srinagar, Oct 24: Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar Dr G V Sandeep Chakravarthy on Saturday urged the youth to replace drugs with bats and books so that police are able to build a drug-free society. He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the culmination event of a cricket tournament organised by Srinagar Police under the Civic Action Programme in Downtown Srinagar. Congratulating the winners, runners-up and all participating teams, the SSP said the initiative was aimed at chan

Srinagar, Oct 24: Ahead of the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon, scheduled for October 25, 2026, Vice Chairman (VC), JKLCMA, Khurshid Ahmad Shah, visited key stretches of Dal Lake shoreline from Dal Gate to Hazratbal, covering Lalit Ghat, SKICC backwaters, Nishat Basin, Habak, etc. to review the progress of cleanliness and upkeep measures undertaken by the Authority. The Vice Chairman was accompanied by officers and field staff of the Authority during the visit. During the inspection, the

Ganderbal, Oct 24: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shreya Singhal, on Saturday chaired a public outreach programme at Kangan Ganderbal, to listen to the grievances, issues and demands of the general public and ensure effective redressal through coordinated departmental intervention. During the programme, locals from the area put forth their grievances and highlighted various issues concerning essential services and public infrastructure. The Deputy Commissioner gave a patient hearing to th

Shopian, Oct 24: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Charandeep Singh, on Saturday interacted with media persons at the Mini-Secretariat, Shopian. During the interaction, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the importance of constructive engagement between the district administration and the media in disseminating information about government schemes, developmental initiatives and public welfare programmes. During the meeting, the President of the Media Association Shopian and other members put

Samba, Oct 24: Students of the Department of Economics, Central University of Jammu, organised a school transformation, painting and cleanliness drive at NPS Khu-Talab (Suchani), falling under Zone Vijaypur, District Samba, with the objective of improving the school environment and promoting cleanliness and community participation. The initiative focused on enhancing the appearance of the school premises through painting, renovation-related activities and cleanliness efforts. The drive aimed to

Budgam, Oct 24: A one-day Capacity-Building Programme-cum-Seed Distribution Programme was organised under Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Project No. 1, titled Development of Seed and Seed Multiplication Chain, by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), in collaboration with Chief Agriculture Office, Budgam. The programme aimed to strengthen farmers' capacities in scientific fodder production and facilitate access to improved s

Tangdhar, Oct 23: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has established two community-based conservation and multiplication units for indigenous Karnah sheep in Batlan village, alongside distributing livestock feed, mineral supplements and veterinary medicines to support sheep breeders in the remote border region. The initiative was undertaken on October 2223 by Division of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal

Srinagar, Oct 24: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, along with Principal, GMC Srinagar, Dr Iffat, on Saturday visited Lal Ded Hospital and inspected functioning of the newly built additional 15-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) block for new born babies established by the District Administration at a cost of Rs 75 lakh using convergence of funds available at district level. During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner and Principal GMC Srinagar reviewed the functioning of the

Srinagar, Oct 24: The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar, on Saturday chaired a meeting in hybrid mode to review crime disposal, security preparedness and various policing measures across Kashmir Zone. The meeting was attended by all three Range DIGs and District SSPs of Kashmir Zone. During the meeting, IGP Kashmir reviewed the progress of crime disposal and stressed the need for timely investigation and disposal of cases within the stipulated 60/90-day timelines unde

Srinagar, Oct 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Association of Hajj and Umrah Companies (JKAHUC) has opened a helpline to help more than 300 pilgrims from the Union Territory stranded in Saudi Arabia after flight cancellations, arranging accommodation, food and medical assistance for them. It warned that travel agents cannot bear the mounting expenses indefinitely, even as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concern over their plight and said the J&K Government is in active coordination with the Mini

Srinagar, Oct 24: Contractors executing National Highway projects under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode will face financial penalties of up to Rs 50 lakh for each fatality in repeat accidents linked to road defects, under a Model EPC Agreement issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in October 2026. The agreement requires a qualified safety auditor with demonstrable experience in crash investigation to undertake an in-depth study of the causes of an

Srinagar, Oct 24: The upper reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Saturday, with Sinthan Top, Razdan Pass and other high-altitude areas witnessing an accumulation of 23 inches, as the mercury plummeted across the region and cloudy weather pushed maximum temperatures below normal at most weather stations. The higher reaches of Kashmir, including Sinthan Top, Razdan Top, Peer Ki Gali, Sadhna Top, Affarwat Gulmarg, Zojila Pass and Baltal Pahalgam, received fresh snowfall, with 13 inches acc

Srinagar, Oct 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said India's unity is anchored in constitutional ideals and in shared traditions, brotherhood, aspirations and everyday experiences. He called upon citizens to strengthen social trust through dialogue, cooperation and compassion and to view the country's diversity as a source of collective strength. The LG made these remarks in a message delivered for the birth centenary celebration of eminent litterateur Dr Rahi Masoom Raza, organise

Srinagar, Oct 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, after meeting Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhawan in Srinagar on Saturday, said the expansion and reshuffle of his Council of Ministers will take place within the first two to three days of next week. He said the decision on ministerial berths has already been made, asking party colleagues and MLAs to stop lobbying him or National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah. I requested time from him for the expansion and told him that i

Sibling rivalry is often dismissed as a harmless part of growing up. Children quarrel over toys, attention, privileges and approval, and families tend to see these disputes as temporary storms that will pass with age. Sometimes they do. But when comparison becomes a permanent feature of family life, rivalry can leave deep emotional scars that remain long after childhood has ended. Siblings are expected to share a bond unlike any other. They grow up under the same roof, experience the same family

Knowledge once lived on wooden shelves, between the covers of books that smelt of paper, dust and time. It waited patiently in libraries, in the schoolbags of children and in the quiet corners of homes. It never rang a bell. Never flashed a notification. Never demanded attention. One had to go looking for it. Today, knowledge has come knocking at our fingertips. The library has escaped its walls, the classroom has outgrown its boundaries, and the world has squeezed itself into a little glowing s

Road safety in Kashmir can no longer be treated as a seasonal concern, a police advisory or a subject that returns to public discussion only after a fatal accident. Every day, roads across the Valley carry schoolchildren, workers, patients, tourists, pedestrians, cyclists, two-wheeler riders and commercial vehicles. For many, a journey that should take a few minutes becomes a test of patience, discipline and survival. The growing number of road accidents is not merely a traffic problem. It is a

Capitalism has become the organising principle of much of the modern world. It shapes what is produced, how labour is valued, where investment flows and which ambitions are celebrated. Its defenders point to innovation, enterprise, competition and rising prosperity. Its critics point to widening inequality, insecure work, environmental destruction and the growing influence of wealth over public life. Both sides recognise a basic truth: capitalism has enormous productive power, but without social

The disappearance of farmland in Kashmir is taking place quietly, almost routinely. A field is sold, divided, levelled and gradually covered with concrete. A new house rises where crops once grew. A commercial structure appears beside an orchard. A road cuts through agricultural land, and the loss is described as development. By the time the consequences become visible, another productive patch has already vanished. This is not merely a change in land use. It is a transformation of Kashmirs soci

Budgam, Oct, 24: An Overhead Water Tank (OHT) collapsed in Mazhuma village of central Kashmirs Budgam district two days ago, disrupting drinking water supplies to several nearby villages and leaving residents without water for the past 48 hours. The collapse has disrupted daily life, forcing residents to fetch water from neighbouring areas to meet their basic household needs. Locals have urged the authorities to restore the water supply at the earliest and investigate the cause of the incident.

Ganderbal, Oct 24: Residents of Shutkadi village in Sonamarg have appealed to the Power Development Department (PDD) to review electricity billing arrangements for seasonal migrant families, saying it has become difficult for them to pay electricity bills for two houses when they live in each location for only six months a year. The residents said many families spend part of the year in Gagangir, Kullan, Gohipora, Rezan and Gund before migrating to Shutkadi for the remaining months. During their

Srinagar, Oct 24: Kashmiri farmer Zafar Ahmad Bhat was felicitated at the Bharat International Rice Conference in New Delhi for his efforts to preserve the indigenous Mushk Budji rice variety, known for its distinctive aroma and short grain. Sagam village in Anantnag district is a prominent centre for cultivating the high-altitude aromatic rice variety, which received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2023. Jammu and Kashmir featured at the international conference alongside agrarian state

Leh, Oct 24: A programme marking the completion of 100 years of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was organised in Leh on Saturday, focusing on character-building, social harmony, cultural heritage and the role of citizens in nation-building. Titled RSS @100: Vision and Mission Organising Society, Building Character, Serving Bharat, the programme brought together speakers to deliberate on Bharats civilisational heritage, national consciousness and the importance of collective responsibility

Bandipora, Oct 24: Bandipora Police have arrested six persons in connection with an alleged clandestine module linked to the banned organisation Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen, which police claim was operating under the directions of a Pakistan-based handler. According to police, the investigation has revealed suspected links involving coordination from within prisons, covert meetings to propagate separatist ideology and financial transactions. A case, FIR No. 168/2026, has been registered at Police Stati

Baramulla, Oct 24: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday urged party workers to remain loyal to the organisation regardless of political circumstances, asserting that commitment to the party should be guided by honesty, principles and public service rather than the pursuit of power. Addressing a gathering in Baramulla, Abdullah said workers who had made sacrifices for the party must stand by it with sincerity, even when it was not in government. If you have really giv

Srinagar, Oct 24: With healthcare facilities falling short of their basic needs and the harsh winter approaching, residents of Gurez in north Kashmirs Bandipora district have begun an indefinite hunger strike, which entered its third consecutive day on Saturday, demanding urgent healthcare reforms and an end to what they describe as years of neglect. The protest has brought together people from different walks of life, united by a demand they say is fundamental: access to timely and reliable med

Srinagar, Oct 24 : A fire broke out at a blanket shop near in the Kaka Sarai area of Karan Nagar, Srinagar, late Saturday night, officials said. An official said that the fire broke out at a blanket factory near Medicare Hospital in Karan Nagar, Srinagar. He said Fire and Emergency Services personnel are on the job to douse the flames, while patients were evacuated from the nearby hospital as a precautionary measure. The official said that, as per preliminary information, no casualties or injuri

Srinagar, Oct 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the prize distribution ceremony of the Labaika Invitational Golf Cup 2026 at the Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC), Srinagar. The day-long tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 100 golfers, including professionals, women and junior golfers from Jammu and Kashmir. Besides professional golfers from other parts of the country also participated, bringing together golf enthusiasts in a celebration of sportsmanship and ca

Baramulla , Oct 24 : National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Saturday claimed that Pakistan was protecting the people of Jammu and Kashmir by repeatedly raising the Kashmir issue at international forums, while alleging that the Centre's intentions towards the region were not good. Addressing a workers' convention here, Abdullah questioned whether Kashmiris could expect justice from Delhi and said, Pakistan's continued efforts to raise the Kashmir issue internationally were putting pressure

Srinagar, Oct 24: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Panzan Tapline, 33 kV Budgam SIDCO Tapline, 33 kV Budgam line and 33 kV Ichgam line will be observed due to which power supply to Gudothoo, Panzan, Lalgam, Ranger, Kathairgund, Ichgam, Ichkoot, Choon, Budhbagh, Razwan, Kanir, Borwah, Hushroo, Zoohama, Hanjoora, Dadaompora, Ompora, SIDCO Housing Colony, Railway Station, NIFT, Budgam, Sebdan, Jawalapora, Ompora, SIDCO, Housing Colony, Railway Station Budg

Srinagar, Oct 24: Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Dr Abhijeet Jasrotia on Saturday strongly condemned the recent remarks made by National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah at a party workers' convention in Baramulla, demanding an unconditional public apology for statements he said undermine national unity and misrepresent the historical and political realities of Jammu and Kashmir. Dr Jasrotia also criticised Abdullah's reported remarks describing the media as sold out, calling them an

Srinagar, Oct 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed concern over the Jammu and Kashmir pilgrims currently stranded in Saudi Arabia after undertaking Umrah, stating that the J&K Government is in active coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate their safe and early return. The Chief Minister reaffirmed the Governments commitment to taking all necessary measures in coordination with the concerned authorities to ensure the safe and expeditious return of the stranded p

Manila , Oct 24 : Four Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots were killed when two SF-260 trainer aircraft crashed during a training flight at Fernando Air Base on Friday, prompting the temporary grounding of all SF-260 aircraft pending an investigation into the accident. In a post on X, the Philippine Air Force said it mourns the loss of four pilots in an aviation accident involving two SF-260 aircraft during a training flight at Fernando Air Base on October 23, 2026, at 3:51 PM. Both aircraft went

Srinagar, Oct 24: All J&K Shia Association President and Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC) General Secretary Imran Reza Ansari has expressed solidarity with daily wagers and casual labourers in Jammu & Kashmir, backing their long-pending demands for regularisation, a fair and revised wage structure, timely salary disbursement and job security. In a post on X, Ansari wrote, The decades of service rendered by Daily Wagers and Casual Labourers in Jammu & Kashmir cannot continue to be met

Gool, Oct 24: MLA Banihal-Gool, Sajjad Shaheen, today laid the foundation stones of two major eco-parks at Narsingha and Dungali in Gool at a combined cost of 70 Lakh and the building of a Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Sangaldan, being constructed at an estimated cost of 2.5 Crores marking significant steps towards strengthening healthcare infrastructure, promoting tourism and accelerating development across the constituency. He was accompanied by former DDC Chairperson Shamshada Shan, along wi

Srinagar, Oct 24 : Sinthan Top, connecting Kishtwar with Anantnag, received fresh light snowfall in the early morning hours today, officials said. Officials said that the light snowfall has led to a drop in temperature in the surrounding areas, including Daksum and Kokernag. Officials further said the road is being monitored and traffic is so far moving smoothly. The upper reaches of South Kashmir have been witnessing intermittent light snowfall with the onset of winter.(GNS)

Baramulla, Oct 24: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday urged party workers to remain loyal to the organisation regardless of political circumstances, asserting that commitment to the party should be guided by honesty, principles and public service rather than the pursuit of power. Addressing a gathering in Baramulla, Abdullah said workers who had made sacrifices for the party must stand by it with sincerity, even when it was not in government. If you have really giv

Srinagar, Oct 24: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference president Sajjad Lone on Saturday criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his remarks to party MLAs regarding demands for ministerial berths, saying the comments amounted to public humiliation and belittled the political class. In a post on X, Lone said he watched the Chief Minister speaking to the media after meeting Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and described his remarks as contemptuous and disdainful. I honestly cant believe that t

Srinagar, Oct 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday inaugurated the autumn edition of Know Your Artisan at the Chrysanthemum Garden in Srinagar, bringing Kashmirs rich handicraft heritage into the spotlight against the backdrop of the Valleys autumn blooms. Minister for Agriculture Production Javid Ahmad Dar, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLAs Shamim Firdous, Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed (Pardesi) and Salman Sagar, Director Handloom & Handicrafts and other senior officers of the Dep

Health consciousness cannot be reduced to visiting a doctor only after illness has become serious. It is a daily responsibility shaped by the food we eat, the air we breathe, the habits we cultivate and the choices made by families, schools, workplaces and governments. For Kashmir, where changing lifestyles and growing pressures on public health are becoming increasingly visible, creating a culture of prevention is no longer optional. The rise in lifestyle-related diseases should compel society

The Chrysanthemum Garden in Srinagar is a welcome addition to Kashmirs tourism calendar. At a time when the rush associated with the spring tulip season begins to fade, the garden offers visitors another reason to experience the Valley. Its appeal, however, should not be measured only in photographs or visitor numbers. The real success of Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood will depend on whether it grows into a carefully planned public space that benefits local communities and strengthens Kashmirs autumn econo

The pain and agony of losing someone close to you, particularly a parent, is a heavy psychological and physical experience that registers in the brain much like physical trauma. Many people go through the process of grief at some point in their lives; however, it is often unexpected and causes turmoil and upheaval in life. In this state of intense grief, an individual grapples simultaneously with deep mental suffering and physiological pain. Moreover, agony and grief are not merely temporary fe

Srinagar, Oct 23: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Friday inaugurated the 3rd Regional Review Conference on the implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, in Srinagar. Addressing the conference, Rana emphasised the need for effective and meaningful implementation of the Forest Rights Act to ensure that the rights and entitlements of tribal communities and oth

Srinagar, Oct 23: The Jammu and Kashmir government has designated special fast-track courts in Jammu and Srinagar for the trial of offences under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. According to a notification issued by the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs on October 23, the government has designated the court of the 1st Additional District and Sessions Judge, Jammu, and the Court of the 1st Additional District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar as speci

Srinagar, Oct 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday interacted with a group of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers of the 2011 batch at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. The officers are currently on a week-long official visit to Jammu Kashmir as part of their Mid-Career Training Programme. During their interactions, the visiting officers shared professional insights and discussed ways to boost UT's global presence, focusing particularly on trade, tourism, and technology. The deliberations also hi

Shalimar, Oct 23: Natural farming offers a low-cost and environmentally sustainable approach that can reduce farmers dependence on external inputs and improve profitability, particularly for small and marginal farmers, Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth, Director Extension, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir), said on Friday. Addressing the valedictory function as chief guest, Prof. Kanth highlighted the potential of natural farming to promote sus