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SRINAGAR: At least 14 people were killed and as many injured in a Russian drone attack on a railway station in Ukraines Dnipro city on Thursday, Ukrainian authorities said. Dnipropetrovsk Governor Oleksandr Hanzha initially reported 13 deaths and five injuries in a statement on Telegram before revising both figures to 14. Hanzha said all but []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has issued detailed guidelines for the field training of Civil Judges (Junior Division), prescribing supervised court experience, case preparation, judicial drafting exercises and performance assessment to equip newly inducted judicial officers with the skills required to handle civil and criminal cases independently. The guidelines, approved through []

SRINAGAR: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the deadline for submitting online applications for the UGC NET December 2026 examination to October 31, allowing candidates additional time to complete registration and pay the examination fee without a late charge. According to a public notice dated October 27, 2026, candidates can submit their application forms []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday accused the BJP of adopting a contradictory position over independent MLA Satish Sharmas removal from the Council of Ministers, alleging that the party had previously sought to have both him and Sharma dropped from the government. Rejecting the BJPs criticism that Jammu had been inadequately represented in []

SRINAGAR: Vice-Chancellor of Cluster University Srinagar, Prof. Mohammad Mobin, has called for greater care and sensitivity towards senior citizens, stressing that ensuring their dignity, security and well-being is a shared responsibility of families and society. Addressing a programme at Government College for Women (GCW), MA Road, Srinagar, as chief guest, Prof. Mobin said older persons []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday urged successful civil services candidates to place public welfare above the prestige of their positions, stressing that the true measure of an administrator lies in the difference their decisions make to ordinary peoples lives. Addressing a felicitation ceremony for successful candidates of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has granted interim bail to former police inspector Vivek Bassan in a case relating to the death of his wife, Neha Kumari, allowing him to remain out of custody until the final disposal of his pending bail application, citing the medical condition of his 82-year-old father and []

SRINAGAR: The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, visited frontline Army units along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and formations in Rajouri to assess operational preparedness and review the prevailing security situation. During the visits, the Army Commander was briefed on operational challenges, joint intelligence mechanisms and coordination with []

SRINAGAR: The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday, October 29, 2026, approved a proposal for the appointment of nine advocates as judges of the High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh. The decision was taken at a Collegium meeting held on October 29, according to an official statement. The advocates recommended for appointment are Vishal Sharma, []

SRINAGAR: A rusted hand grenade was found near a cricket ground in the Magam area of Handwara in north Kashmirs Kupwara district, officials said on Thursday. A top official said that the grenade was noticed near the cricket ground, following which locals informed the authorities about the suspicious object. He said a team soon rushed []

SRINAGAR: Police arrested eight alleged drug peddlers in separate operations across south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Thursday, recovering varying quantities of charas and heroin and registering eight cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. During naka checking at Pehru Crossing, a police team from Sherbagh Police Post apprehended Abid Ahmad Mir, son []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Thursday arrested an absconder wanted in a murder case registered in 2006 and produced him before a court for further legal proceedings. The accused, identified as Tariq Ahmad Ganie, son of Mohd Subhan Ganie, a resident of Hassanpora Bagh in Qaimoh, was arrested on the basis of []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir dragon boat team won two bronze medals in the Open Womens and Mixed categories at the 13th National Dragon Boat Championship 2026, held in New Delhi from October 18 to 20, with Khyber Cement sponsoring the teams participation. The championship, held at Bhalswa Lake, saw more than 700 athletes representing []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the placement of Er Ishfaq Mohmad Beg and Er Aijaz Ahmed Shah as In-charge Chief Engineers (Civil) in the Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department with immediate effect. According to an official order, Er Beg has been assigned to the Central Kashmir zone, while Er Shah will []

SRINAGAR: Four persons were injured after a truck collided with two cars on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) in Dalwas area of Ramban district on Thursday, reports said. The accident took place near the New Petrol Pump at Dalwas when a truck bearing a Uttar Pradesh registration number hit two cars travelling from Jammu towards []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government will explore special assistance for traders whose shops were gutted in a major fire at Shiva Market near Jammu Railway Station, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said on Thursday, assuring them of support to help rebuild their businesses. Choudhary visited the affected market on the directions of Chief Minister []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Ladakh High Court has refused to permit further construction on disputed land in Anantnag, upholding orders directing the parties to maintain status quo over the property amid allegations that a residential structure was being raised in violation of an existing court order. Justice Rajnesh Oswal dismissed a petition filed by Abdul []

SRINAGAR: Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Thursday called for greater youth participation in sports, saying it was important for building a secure, healthy and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of Pedal Through Paradise 2026 in Srinagar, the DGP emphasised the need to expand youth []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has allowed three petitions filed by contractual and daily-wage workers of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Regional Centre in Srinagar, directing that their cases be considered for regularisation in accordance with an earlier ruling of the courts Division Bench. Justice M A Chowdhary, while disposing []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has appointed Rameez Ahmed as a Sub-Editor in the J&K Urdu Coordination Cell under the Other Migrants/Resident of Backward Area (OM/RBA) category, with the appointment taking effect immediately. According to Government Order No. 13989-JK(LD) of 2026, issued by the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs on October 29, []

SRINAGAR: A woman was killed and three others, including a minor girl, were injured when a tempo met with an accident near Alas Galla Mor in Dhanour village of Arnas tehsil in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district. The accident involved a vehicle bearing registration number JK02-8908. The woman died at the scene, while the three []

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch Jammu Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against five persons in an alleged migrant property fraud case involving the purported sale of 14 kanals and 3 marlas of land in Baramulla district after payments exceeding Rs 1 crore, officials said. The chargesheet in FIR No. 34/2017 []

SRINAGAR: More than 3,000 people took part in the Pedal Through Paradise 2026 cycling race organised by Jammu and Kashmir Police in Srinagar on Thursday, with ADGP Armed Nitish Kumar saying the turnout reflected rising awareness about fitness and health in Kashmir. Kumar told reporters that the event had received around 5,000 entries, with more []

SRINAGAR: The District Magistrate Anantnag has declared the District Bar Association elections held on October 27 null and void, citing violations of official orders and failure to fulfil mandatory requirements. In an order dated October 28, the District Magistrate said the elections had been conducted despite an existing prohibition and without obtaining the administrations permission. []

SRINAGAR: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has revised the maximum retail prices (MRPs) of 543 brands of anti-cancer medicines, with the new rates coming into effect from November 9, 2026, in a move aimed at making cancer treatment more affordable. The revised price list, released by the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Union Ministry []

SRINAGAR: Amar Singh College, Srinagar, has clarified that classes will continue as scheduled on Thursday after a fake notification claiming suspension of classwork was circulated on social media. In an official notice dated October 28, the college administration termed the notification fake and unauthorised and advised students not to believe, share or circulate the misleading []

SRINAGAR: Experts at a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme organised by Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag on Tuesday called for strengthening psychiatric services, improving early detection of mental health conditions and expanding community-based care to address emerging challenges across age groups in Kashmir. Organised by the Department of Psychiatry under the theme Lived Experiences Heard: []

SRINAGAR: Senior National Conference leader and Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Wednesday reiterated that he would resign from both the party and Parliament on November 3, saying his position had remained unchanged since he first announced the decision. Speaking to a national news channel, Ruhullah said he saw no reason to reconsider his []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have restricted the movement of goods carriers on the JammuSrinagar National Highway (NH-44) on October 31 and November 1 in view of the annual Darbar Move from Srinagar to Jammu. According to the traffic advisory, the movement of up heavy and medium motor vehicles (HMVs/MMVs) carrying goods from Jakheni []

SRINAGAR: Omar Abdullah has handed over Finance, Revenue, Power Development and Law as four new ministers join the Cabinet. Every minister from the previous council has lost at least one department, while Satish Sharmas portfolios have been distributed among three ministers. A day after four National Conference legislators were sworn in at Lok Bhawan, Lieutenant []

SRINAGAR: India has invited Pakistans Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, to attend the inaugural meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisations (SCO) civilisational dialogue forum, scheduled to be hosted by New Delhi next month. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed the forum during his visit to Tianjin for the SCO summit last []

SRINAGAR: Ahead of chilling winters, more than 600 Megawatts (MW) power deficit is looming over Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in November 2026. An official informed that during peak solar and non-solar hours, both the regions are likely to face a power deficiency of 623 MW in the month of November. The official figures projecting []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has transferred two Junior JKAS officers and posted them as Tehsildars in Jammu and Doda districts with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 61-JK(Rev) of 2026, issued by the Revenue Department on October 28, Manpreet Kour has been posted as Tehsildar Mandal in Jammu district, while Sumit Kumar []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has allocated departments to eight ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, with all portfolios not assigned to any minister remaining with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The portfolio allocation was notified by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, according to an official order listing the departments assigned to each minister. []

SRINAGAR: Two House Committees of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will get new chairpersons following the induction of their heads as ministers in the Omar Abdullah-led government. Senior National Conference leaders Ali Muhammad Sagar and Mir Saifullah, who were heading the Committee on Government Assurances and the Committee on Public Undertakings respectively, have ceased []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir secured the Overall Team Trophy in both Wushu and Taekwondo at the 70th National School Games, winning 22 medals across the two disciplines, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday. Congratulating the young athletes, Omar said their performance demonstrated the regions growing sporting potential and reflected their dedication and hard work. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has dismissed a plea by an accused seeking permission to examine additional defence witnesses in a Rs 10 lakh cheque dishonour case, holding that he could establish his defence through original or certified copies of land sale deeds without producing all the people associated with the transactions. []

SRINAGAR: The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has confirmed round-the-clock assistance for Indian nationals, including Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia due to flight disruptions, following an intervention by Baramulla MP Er Rashid, the Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) said on Wednesday. AIP chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi welcomed the Consulates response, but called for []

SRINAGAR: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a 3 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees as part of the July 2026 revision. The latest increase follows the Cabinets approval in April of a 2 per cent hike in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief (DR) for central government employees and pensioners, []

SRINAGAR: Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday claimed that internal differences within the National Conference (NC) would lead to a split in the party and the eventual fall of the Jammu and Kashmir Government. Reacting to protests following the recent oath-taking ceremony, Sharma said a section of the party was opposed to dynastic politics []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all departments and government organisations to facilitate the installation of upgraded cyber security systems on computers and other devices connected to the National Informatics Centre Network (NICNET) and the Jammu and Kashmir State Wide Area Network (JKSWAN). The General Administration Department (GAD) issued the instructions through Circular []

SRINAGAR: Traffic Police City Srinagar has announced traffic restrictions on parts of Boulevard Road on Thursday, October 29, in view of the J&K Police Cycle Race-2026, titled Pedal through Paradise. According to the advisory, the race will follow two routes: from Lalit Ghat (Police Golf Course) to Nagbal Chowk via Foreshore Road, and from Lalit []

SRINAGAR: The Ladakh Bench of the Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has dismissed a petition filed by villagers of Chutuk challenging trial court orders that allowed additional defendants to be impleaded in a civil suit over the distribution of more than 300 kanals of non-cultivable village land. Justice Sanjay Parihar, in an order dated []

SRINAGAR: Prof Ahsan Ul Haq Qurashi, Professor of Chemistry at Khalifa University in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been awarded the Chartered Chemist (CChem) designation by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), UK, in recognition of his professional competence, scientific expertise and commitment to continued development in chemical sciences. Prof Qurashi was previously elected []

SRINAGAR: Jammu Police have arrested the main accused in an alleged Rs 4.10-crore fraud involving promises of securing jobs through the Railway Board recruitment process and arranging tenders for the supply of drinking water bottles to Northern Railway. The case is being investigated under FIR No. 262/2026 registered at Police Station Channi Himmat, police said. []

SRINAGAR: The Government has introduced an annual concessional toll pass for eligible owners of non-commercial vehicles living within 20 kilometres of a National Highway fee plaza, with charges fixed at Rs 1,500 or Rs 3,000 depending on the location of the toll plaza. The new provision will come into effect on November 1, according to []

SRINAGAR: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) will be allowed in both directions on October 28, subject to favourable weather and road conditions, while commuters have been advised to avoid night travel due to the risk of shooting stones, landslides and ongoing road construction. According to the Traffic Police Headquarters, traffic movement on NH-44 []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office to four new ministers on October 27, 2026, as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expanded his Council of Ministers. The four National Conference legislators include veterans Ali Mohammad Sagar and Mir Saifullah, who returned to the cabinet, and Shameema Firdous and Altaf Ahmad Wani (Altaf Kaloo), []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani on Tuesday acknowledged resentment and disappointment among National Conference (NC) legislators following the cabinet expansion, saying every MLA aspires to become a minister, but Jammu and Kashmirs Union Territory status poses its own challenges. Talking to media persons here, Wani said it was natural for legislators []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir at a Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar, directing security agencies to intensify efforts against infiltration, terrorist networks and their sources of logistical and financial support. Sinha stressed the need for close coordination among security agencies, saying real-time []