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Srinagar, Oct 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the office chambers of newly inducted Cabinet colleagues at the Civil Secretariat here to congratulate them on assuming office and extend his best wishes for their tenure. The Chief Minister personally visited the office chambers of all the newly inducted ministers and congratulated Ali Mohammad Sagar, Saifullah Mir, Shamim Firdous and Altaf Ahmed Wani, expressing confidence that they would discharge their responsibilities with dedicat

Srinagar, Oct 27: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expanded his council of ministers on Tuesday with the induction of four new faces from the Kashmir valley, triggering internal party discontent and protests, even as the opposition BJP hit out at the ruling alliance over egional and cultural imbalance. The four National Conference (NC) leaders, veteran politician Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Shameema Firdous, and Altaf Ahmad Wani (Kalloo), were administered the oath of offic

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Unified Headquarters (UHQ) at Lok Bhavan here to review the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The high-level meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, top officers of J&K Police, Army, CRPF, Intelligence agencies and civil administration. Officials said that the meeting reviewed the overall security scenario, inter-agency coordination and preparedness in view of the approaching winter. The UHQ is the apex forum

Srinagar, Oct 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a Kashmir Pandit activist in Haryana's Faridabad over his alleged involvement in sending terrorist threats to Kashmiri Pandit employees in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, according to an NDTV report. According to the report, the accused, identified as Rakesh Handoo, has been charged under the stringent anti-terrorist and cyber-terror charges. Police have got substantial and serious clues about his involvement. He has been booked under

Jammu, Oct 23: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau on Friday registered Disproportionate Assets (DA) case against Mohammad Iqbal, presently posted as Girdawar at Tehsil headquarters, Gandoh in district Doda. An official said that ACB has registered a case under FIR No.03/2026 u/s 13(1)(b) r/w 13(2) PC Act 1988 P/S ACB Doda against accused person namely Mohd. Iqbal S/o Late Ghulam Qadir R/o Goilbar Alni, Gangota, presently posted as Girdawar at Tehsil Hqrs Gandoh, District Doda. The case was

Srinagar, Oct 23: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Friday said the attacks on Saudi Arabia's civilian and energy infrastructure were unacceptable, asserting the sacred cities hold a central place in the faith and devotion of Muslims. Abdullah condemned the atrocious attacks by Houthi rebels operating from Yemen on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including King Fahd International Airport. He also expressed deep grief over the loss of human lives and injuri

New Delhi, Oct 23: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has exhorted the Army Commanders to closely monitor geopolitical as well as regional developments and remain prepared for future challenges. Addressing the Army Commanders Conference in New Delhi on October 23, 2026, he emphasised the need for a long-term strategic vision spanning the next 20-30 years, and called upon the senior leadership of the Indian Army to remain equally prepared to respond to immediate and emerging challenges. He stressed t

Srinagar, Oct 23: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday invited tourists and locals to visit the Chrysanthemum Garden here and make lasting memories as the garden opened for the second consecutive year. Not only do I invite people across the country who wish to visit Kashmir, but even more so, our own local residents of Srinagar and surrounding areas. I invite them to come, enjoy the beauty of this garden, take some photographs, make lasting memories, and then head back, Abdul

Srinagar, Oct 23: A highland cattle raid unfolded in the pastures of Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district earlier this month as thugs left with a bounty of wool and horns. They drove away with a staggering 193 animals -- a bleating fortune worth Rs 25 lakh. However, police, which had launched a massive hunt, finally caught up with the thieves this week. Three suspects have been arrested and all livestock recovered, police said. On October 8, a group of thugs descended upon Humpathri meadows in th

Jammu, Oct 23: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik on Friday demanded that panchayat and other local elections be held without making them conditional on statehood restoration, while questioning the narrative surrounding the abrogation of Article 370. Malik's remarks came as Abdullah has been countering demands to hold local body elections by drawing parallel with the Centre's delayed timeline on restoring statehood. He also criticised the proposed Cabinet expansion and attacked the National

Srinagar, Oct 23: The magic of stories is set to return to the Valley as Bookaroo, the much-loved Festival of Childrens Literature, comes to Delhi Public School (DPS) Srinagar, Athwajan, on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Organised in collaboration with the D.P. Dhar Memorial Trust, the eighth Srinagar edition promises a vibrant celebration of books, storytelling, art and imagination, bringing together young readers and some of Indias most engaging literary and creative voices. With the theme Where Bo

Leh, Oct 23: The chief electoral officer of Ladakh on Friday announced elections to the municipal committees of Leh and Kargil, comprising 38 wards, on November 21. The last panchayat and municipal elections in Ladakh were held in 2018 when it was part of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Both the bodies have completed their terms. According to a press note issued by Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Rahul Sharma, the electoral rolls for the municipal committees of Leh (21 wards) and Kargil

Srinagar, Oct 23: Continuing its crackdown against drug peddling, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested four drug peddlers in separate anti-narcotics operations in Anantnag, Kulgam and Kupwara; and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A police spokesperson said that in Anantnag, during patrolling in the Jablipora area, a police party from Police Station Bijbehara arrested a person identified as Usman Ahmed Mir son of Late Zahoor Ahmed resident of Batengoo, Bijbehara, at Fruit

Srinagar, Oct 23: In a major crackdown on illegal mining, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Pulwama, acting on the directions of SSP Pulwama, conducted early-morning raids at multiple locations across the Rohmu belt to curb the illegal extraction of soil and minerals. A police spokesperson said that during the operation, a police team led by DySP Headquarters, Pulwama, intercepted illegal soil extraction at Gusoo, Pulwama, and seized 23 dumpers/tippers and one L&T excavator from the spot. He said that

Leh, Oct 23: The Ladakh State Election Commission on Friday issued separate notifications inviting objections and suggestions from the public and other stakeholders on the draft delimitation of constituencies for eight newly created Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDC). According to eight separate notifications issued by the Commission, objections and suggestions must be submitted to the deputy commissioners or Block Development Officers of these districts by November 2. The Commi

Lahore, Oct 23: Pakistan's Lahore was ranked the world's most polluted city on Friday, with its air quality reaching hazardous levels and the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 410, according to an air quality monitoring platform. The AQI is a numerical measure of air pollution, with higher values indicating poorer air quality and greater health risks. Under the scale used by the Swiss monitoring platform IQAir, readings above 300 are classified as hazardous. IQAir's report also said the concentra

Bucharest,, Oct 23: Romanian authorities said Friday that a search and rescue mission is underway in the Black Sea after a cargo ship caught fire, leaving one dead and three missing. The incident occurred about 13 nautical miles (15 miles) east of the port city of Constanta, according to the Romanian Naval Authority, and was reported around 10 am local time. The ship's crew was 10 Ukrainian citizens and 3 Azerbaijanis.

Beerwah, Oct 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday inaugurated development works worth around 26 crore and laid foundation stones for five projects in the Beerwah Assembly constituency, saying the government was making every effort to accelerate development across all areas. Speaking during his visit to Beerwah, Abdullah said the constituency held a special place in his heart because of the support its voters had extended to him in the 2014 Assembly elections. I have never forgotten the fav

Srinagar, Oct 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for civic and road infrastructure projects worth 14.33 crore in Beerwah area of Budgam district, aimed at improving connectivity, enhancing public amenities and boosting tourism potential. The Chief Minister inaugurated a two-span truss girder bridge over Nallah Sukhnag, with each span measuring 35 metres, providing improved connectivity in the area. He also laid foundation stones for the beautificati

Srinagar, Oct 23: Apni Party leader Ghulam Hassan Mir has urged the Jammu and Kashmir Government to enhance the monthly pension for widows, orphans, elderly people and other vulnerable sections of society, while calling for the immediate release of pending payments. Mir said the National Conference (NC) government had been in office for nearly two years but had yet to fulfil its manifesto promise of increasing the monthly pension from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000. He said that, according to ground repor

Srinagar, Oct 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has allowed students who clear private or bi-annual examinations to appear in the succeeding annual regular examination, a decision aimed at ensuring continuity in their academic progression. Under the decision, schools have been directed to facilitate the admission of eligible students to the next class, irrespective of earlier restrictions that may have prevented them from continuing their studies through the regular st

Poonch, Oct 23: Security forces on Friday recovered a hideout in Kasbalari area of Mendhar in Poonch district. Officials said that based on specific input received by security forces conducted a search operation in General Area Kasbalari in Mendhar. During the search, the forces recovered 01 Black colour Bag, 06 Brown tape insulated containers (Likely IEDs), 01 Combat Pouch, 01 Black Iron Box (Likely Magazine), 01 Blue tape insulated container (Likely IED), 01 Magazine (Likely 7.62mm LMG), 01 Al

Srinagar, Oct 22: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Shopian have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession. A police spokesperson said that during routine naka checking at Borihalan near Danish Resort, a police party from Police Station Heerpora intercepted an Alto vehicle bearing registration number JK03H-7227 travelling from Shopian towards Heerpora. During search, 60 grams of charas-like substance was recovered from drivers possession. The accused have been iden

Leh, Oct 22: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Thursday laid the foundation stone for an open exhibition ground at Melong-Thang in Leh, calling it a landmark initiative to strengthen Ladakh's cultural, social and economic fabric. The modern facility will serve as a platform to showcase Ladakh's rich traditions, art, crafts and innovations, besides hosting national and international exhibitions, trade fairs and community events, the lieutenant governor said. He noted that the exhibition gr

Baramulla, Oct 22: Security forces on Thursday apprehended two terrorist associates along with war-like stores in Baramulla district. Officials said that based on a credible intelligence input, Indian Army's 52 RR and Baramulla Police nabbed two terrorist associates from the Darpura Nursery area near Delina Ghat of Baramulla. During search, 01 Kanik Turkish-made pistol, 01 magazine with 10 rounds and 02 IEDs were recovered from their possession. Both individuals hail from the Chinkipura area of

Delhi, Oct 21: The Army Commanders Conference, the apex-level biannual forum of the Indian Army, commenced today. Chaired by the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), the conference is being held in New Delhi from 21 to 23 October 2026. It brings together the senior leadership of the Indian Army, to deliberate the evolving security environment, operational preparedness, capability development and future-ready transformation initiatives. The conference will be addressed by Rajnath Singh, the Raksha Man

New Delhi, Oct 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday called upon police forces across the country to intensify efforts against drug abuse and trafficking, setting December 31, 2029, as the target to free India from the drug menace. Addressing a Police Commemoration Day ceremony at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi, Shah urged police forces to work towards implementing the roadmap for a Nasha Mukt Bharat prepared under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shah also fla

Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education Sakeena Itoo led a high-level Jammu and Kashmir delegation at ITB Asia 2026 in Singapore, showcasing the Union Territorys diverse tourism potential and inviting global travel stakeholders to explore its rich tourism offerings. The Minister is accompanied by Director Tourism, Jammu, Dr Vikas Gupta; Special Secretary, Tourism, J&K, Suraj Parkash Rukwal; and Director Finance, Rashim Deepika. Itoo also jointly inaugurated the In

New Delhi, Oct 21: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday announced the recruitment results for September 2026, stating that several recruitment cases had been finalised during the month. According to the Commission, the recommended candidates have been informed individually by post. The applications of other candidates were also duly considered; however, they could not be shortlisted for interviews or recommended for the respective posts, the UPSC said. Click here to see Result

Srinagar, Oct 20: Athwas India XI will face Sopore Stallions in the grand finale of the Khyber Red Premier League Season 3 at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar on Wednesday, with both teams eyeing the title. Sopore Stallions, as per a statement issued, stormed into the final with a commanding seven-wicket win over Le Delice in the second semifinal, powered by Owais Babas six-wicket haul and Asif Ramzans unbeaten charge. Batting first, Le Delice were bowled out for 152 runs in 18.2 overs. Amir Sofi top-

Dushanbe, Oct 20: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called on Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states to work together to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism, asserting that there can be no justification for the menace and no double standards in addressing it. Addressing the 25th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Singh said terrorism posed a grave threat to peace, development and economic prosperity. Terrorism results in the

Nagpur, Oct 20: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said that regime-change agitations do not resolve fundamental problems, warning that protests could become instruments of political interests and fuel divisions in society rather than delivering solutions. Addressing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sanghs annual Vijayadashami Utsav gathering in Nagpur, Bhagwat cited recent upheavals in Bangladesh, Nepal, France, and Albania, asserting that forces pursuing their own interests use regime change as a mea

Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena has notified the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (Amendment) Regulation, 2026, with effect from October 19, paving the way for the creation of autonomous hill development councils in all eight districts of the Union Territory, including the newly created Sankoo district. In a post on X, Saxena said the regulation had been implemented within six days of the Union Cabinets approval on October 14 and its promulgation by President Droupadi

Srinagar, Oct 20: Peoples Conference president and MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday criticised the Jammu and Kashmir government over alleged charges being imposed on households for additional cable required during smart meter installation, accusing the government of burdening consumers, particularly those from economically weaker sections. In a statement, shared on X, Lone claimed that the company installing smart meters was providing only four metres of cable per household, comprising tw

New Delhi, Oct 20: Jio Platforms has allotted shares worth Rs 8,109.85 crore to 212 anchor investors at the top end of its price band, after institutional demand for the offering exceeded Rs 2.5 lakh crore, more than 30 times the amount available in the anchor book, according to a stock exchange filing and people familiar with the matter. The allotment of 7.24 crore shares at Rs 1,119 apiece comes ahead of the initial public offering that opens for public subscription on Wednesday. The strong de

New Delhi, Oct 13: The Delhi High Court agreed to hear on Tuesday pleas by lawyers and traders seeking regulation of protests in the capital as per the governing standard operating procedures. Senior counsel Sacchin Puri mentioned the petitions before a bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma, asserting that protests have to be in a manner that does not hamper the professional work of lawyer and business of traders. Traders have lost up to Rs 2,000 crore in r

Srinagar, Oct 13: Kashmir is likely to receive light to moderate rainfall from October 13 to 15, with isolated places potentially experiencing heavy rain on October 14 and 15, meteorologist Manvir Singh said on Tuesday. Singh said the wet spell would be followed by dry weather, with no significant weather activity expected thereafter. From October 13 to October 15, there will be a spell of rainfall. Light to moderate rain is possible. In Kashmir, particularly on October 14 and 15, heavy rain may

Jammu, Oct 12: At least four residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) were killed in a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) blast across the Line of Control (LoC), adjacent to the Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch district, on Monday, prompting heightened security on the Indian side, officials said. The powerful blast reportedly occurred in Satwal-Naki area of Hajira tehsil of PoJK, when a group of people were reportedly laying water pipes along the Pakistan side of the LoC, o

Jammu, Oct 9: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed a chargesheet before the NIA Special Court Jammu against an arrested accused and three killed Pakistani terrorists in the Kishtwar terror attack case. In a statement, NIA said it filed the 535-page chargesheet against arrested accused Maneer Ahmed, son of Mohammad Yousuf Koli, resident of Naidgam Chatroo, Inderwal, Kishtwar and three killed terrorists including Saifullah @ Saifullah Kashmiri @ Atiq Nazir @ Atiq Ur Rehman. The

Banihal, Oct 9: A devastating fire gutted the two-storey building of Madrasa Maseeh-ul-Uloom in the remote Mahoo area of Khari tehsil in Ramban district on Friday afternoon. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. The fire broke out at around 3:30 pm, reportedly due to an electric short circuit, according to local residents. Soon after the incident, local men and women joined firefighting efforts. Police personnel from Police Post Mahoo, led by Fulail Singh, along with Army personnel and QRT v