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UDHAMPUR: The Ashmita Khelo India Wushu League was successfully organised by the District Udhampur Wushu Association at the Indoor Hall, Subhash Stadium, Udhampur, with enthusiastic participation from young women athletes from different schools and clubs. Around 250 women athletes participated in the event, showcasing their talent, discipline and competitive spirit in Wushu. The event provided []

SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Open Tennis Championship 2026 began at the Gindun Sports Complex in Rajbagh on Thursday, with 23 matches played on the opening day of the three-day event. A total of 23 matches were played on the opening day, including 15 singles matches in the first round and eight matches in the second round. []

Women, youth, vulnerable groups participate; line depts share welfare scheme info SRINAGAR: The Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (RD&PR) today organised Special Gram Sabhas across all 4,291 Panchayats of the Union Territory to mark Gandhi Jayanti and observe Reform Utsav 2026. The Special Gram Sabhas witnessed enthusiastic participation from Deputy Commissioners, senior civil []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq, in his Friday address at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar, spoke about the reality of death, accountability in the Hereafter and the need for people to reflect on how they live their lives and fulfil their responsibilities towards others. Mirwaiz said that remembrance of death should not lead []

Expresses condolences SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today offered Friday congregational prayers at Asar e Sharief Dargah Hazratbal. On the occasion, Dr Farooq prayed for peace and harmony in Jammu and Kashmir, the progress and prosperity of the Muslim world, the well-being of humanity, the prosperity and success for []

SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmir (KU) celebrated Gandhi Jayanti, paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and commemorating his enduring legacy of truth, non-violence, peace and cleanliness. Organised by the varsitys Department of Students Welfare (DSW), in collaboration with the Shri Pran Kishore Kaul Institute of Music and Fine Arts (IMFA), the event aimed to promote Gandhian []

ANANTNAG: Continuing its sustained action against the drug menace, Police have arrested two drug peddlers in separate naka-checking operations in Anantnag and recovered contraband substances from their possession. At Sarnal Chowk, a police party from Police Post Sherbagh intercepted and apprehended Danish Ahmad Shah son of Abdul Rahim Shah resident of Khanawari, Mattan. During his []

BARAMULLA: Police in Baramulla, in coordination with the civil administration, conducted a checking drive against the use of banned polythene at Wagoora Market. The drive was carried out jointly with the BDO Wagoora and Naib Tehsildar Wagoora to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and promote responsible public practices. During the drive, 6.8 kg of banned []

HANDWARA (KUPWARA): On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Police conducted a comprehensive cleanliness drive across Police District Handwara, reaffirming its commitment to cleanliness, hygiene and collective responsibility towards a clean and healthy environment. The cleanliness drive was carried out at Police Stations Handwara, Vilgam, Kralgund and Qalamabad; Police Posts Langate, Zachaldara, Magam and Chogul; Police []