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SRINAGAR: Saudi Arabia on Saturday strongly condemned Irans attacks on multiple countries in the Gulf and wider Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Riyadh described Irans actions as blatant aggression and violations of the sovereignty of the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, []

A generational rebuild, structural reform and disciplined execution have propelled Jammu and Kashmir to the brink of their maiden Ranji Trophy title, signalling a decisive shift in Indias domestic cricket hierarchy, reports Asrar Syeed Finally, the ascent is complete. The Jammu and Kashmir cricket team has won the Ranji Trophy, defeating Karnataka in a final []

SRINAGAR: Multiple protests were held in north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Saturday against the recent United States and Israel military strikes on Iran, with hundreds of people taking to the streets in different areas. According to reports, demonstrations were organised in Sarai Dangarpora and Shadipora, where participants assembled in large numbers and raised slogans condemning []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has set aside an order of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu Bench, which had quashed a show cause notice issued to a Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu faculty member and directed the university to grant her post-facto permission for a foreign []

SRINAGAR: International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah on Saturday congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for their historic Ranji Trophy victory, praising their grit and perseverance. In a post on X, Shah said the players fully deserved the acclaim for their achievement, while also recognising the efforts of the coaching staff, team management, []

by Asrar Syeed SRINAGAR: Thousands of Indian students, including a large number from Kashmir, studying medicine in Iran are facing mounting anxiety and uncertainty following fresh military strikes by Israel and the United States on Iranian targets. On February 28, Israel launched what it described as pre-emptive strikes on Iran, with American officials confirming US []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced a Rs 2 crore cash reward for Team JK in honour of their historic Ranji Trophy triumph over Karnataka. In a message shared on X, the Chief Minister extended congratulations to the players and support staff, praising their dominant performance on Karnatakas home ground []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government informed the Assembly that 35.25 MW of small hydro capacity has been commissioned under the Independent Power Producer (IPP) mode, while 76.17 MW rooftop solar capacity has been installed across 7,425 government buildings, marking a significant expansion of renewable energy infrastructure in the Union Territory. The disclosure was made []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday described Jammu and Kashmirs first-ever Ranji Trophy victory as the Union Territorys finest hour, expressing pride and emotion over the historic achievement. In a post shared by the Office of the LG on X, he said his emotions were surging beyond words as he witnessed the JK cricket []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir created history on Saturday by winning their maiden Ranji Trophy, defeating eight-time champions Karnataka in a drawn final courtesy of a dominant first-innings lead. The triumph represents a milestone in the regions cricketing journey. Making their debut in a Ranji final, JK showed remarkable composure and control throughout the contest. After []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has arrived in Hubballi, Karnataka, to witness the final day of the Ranji Trophy Final, a defining moment for the regions cricket journey. According to a post on X by the Office of the JK Chief Minister, he is in Hubballi to witness the decisive stages of []

SRINAGAR: Private Members Bills pending since the October session of the Legislative Assembly are set to be taken up during the ongoing Budget Session, with two days earmarked for their discussion after the House reconvenes on March 27. Official sources said that several fresh draft legislations submitted by MLAs have been forwarded to the concerned []

SRINAGAR: At least one person was killed and two others were injured after a truck met with an accident in the Kalai area of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday morning. Officials said that a loaded truck was coming from Jammu to Poonch when it lost its balance near the Kalai area and []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator Waheed Ur Rehman Parra on Friday described Jammu and Kashmirs Ranji Trophy triumph as more than sports news, saying the victory symbolised renewal and hope at a time when the region faces social and political strains. Reacting to the title win by the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team in []

SRINAGAR: China has urged its citizens to avoid travel to Iran and advised those already there to leave as soon as possible, citing security concerns, state media reported on Friday amid escalating tensions between United States and Tehran. According to official reports, Chinese nationals in Iran have been asked to strengthen personal safety measures and []

SRINAGAR: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel allegedly shot himself dead at Parimpora area of Srinagar on Friday, officials said. Official said that the personnel, who was deployed from a CRPF battalion and attached to Police Station Parimpora for duty, used his service rifle to take the extreme step and died on the spot. []

SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has filed a chargesheet against a former municipal executive officer, a Khilafwarzi inspector and a private beneficiary for alleged illegal building permission, encroachment and construction on government-acquired land earmarked for the bus stand project in Kupwara. The chargesheet names Bashir Ahmad Dar, then Executive Officer of Municipal Committee Kupwara, Mohammad []

SRINAGAR: Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Afghanistans capital Kabul and other provinces on Friday, with Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif declaring the two neighbours were now in open war following months of escalating border clashes, according to reports by Agence France-Presse (AFP) and Associated Press (AP). AFP reported that Pakistani jets struck targets in Kabul, []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chowdhary on Friday announced the cancellation of all Mineral Dealer Licenses (MDLs) and said that strict measures have been put in place to curb illegal mining across Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters, the Deputy Chief Minister said the government has taken a clear stand against illegal extraction of minerals []

SRINAGAR: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel allegedly shot himself dead inside a camp in the Batapora area of Shopian on Friday, officials said. An official said that the constable, belonging to 14 Battalion and a resident of Himachal Pradesh, used his service weapon to take the extreme step and died on the spot. []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir tightened their grip on the Ranji Trophy Elite 202526 final, moving close to a maiden title after extending their overall lead to 477 runs against Karnataka at the KSCA Hubli ground on Friday. After posting 584 in their first innings, JK dismissed Karnataka for 293 on Day 4 to secure a []

SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has launched a major crackdown on alleged illegal mining activities by conducting joint surprise checks (JSCs) across Udhampur and Reasi districts over the past two days, officials said. Official sources said that the operation was initiated following complaints regarding large-scale illegal extraction of minerals in parts of the Jammu division. []

SRINAGAR: A six-year-old girl lost her life after a load carrier hit her near Rambagh area of Srinagar on Friday. Officals said that the deceased has been identified as Ayat Imtiyaz, daughter of Imtiyaz Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Dayalgam, Anantnag. She was initially taken to nearby hospital and later referred to SMHS Hospital for []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated Goonj 2026, a two-day youth festival at the University of Jammu, highlighting the administrations focus on empowering young people across Jammu and Kashmir. According to a post on X by the Office of the JK LG, the festival provides a platform for students from diverse disciplines to collaborate and []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has disclosed details of land leased at key urban and tourist locations across the Union Territory, including Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Katra and Patnitop, along with revenue generated from such allotments under the Land Grants Act and rules framed thereunder. In Srinagar, 47 kanals and 10 marlas of land at []

SRINAGAR: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Friday said to have taken a step against terrorism by securing non-bailable warrants for four top operatives of the banned terrorist organization Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), including the chief of the United Jihad Council (UJC), officials said here. In a statement, a spokesperson said in a significant step towards dismantling terror []

SRINAGAR: Signalling a strategic recalibration of Jammu and Kashmirs tourism policy, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the Union Territory is focusing on attracting high-value domestic travellers rather than concentrating on increasing foreign tourist arrivals. Speaking on the sidelines of the South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) at Yashobhoomi Exhibition Centre here, CM []

SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir born Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Umran Malik struggled in the DY Patil T20 Cup, conceding 59 runs in two overs while playing for Tata Sports Club against Mumbai Customs. Defending a total of 193, Umran opened the bowling with captain Shardul Thakur. After Thakur gave away 10 runs in the first over, []

SRINAGAR: Thousands of devotees attended the second Juma of Ramzan at Jama Masjid, Srinagar where Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq addressed the congregation, raising concerns over the ongoing Middle East crisis and regional instability. The Mirwaiz highlighted the worsening situation in occupied Palestine, citing persecution by Israel and the lack of international accountability. He stated []

SRINAGAR: The historic Mughal Road was reopened for traffic on Friday after remaining closed due to recent snowfall, with Light Motor Vehicles allowed to ply smoothly along the stretch. Officials said the strategic road connecting Shopian in South Kashmir with Poonch in the Jammu region was thrown open following clearance operations carried out by the []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed a preventive detention order issued under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978, against a 28-year-old man from Anantnag, holding that the order was passed without independent application of mind and was illegal from its inception. Justice Rahul Bharti, while allowing Habeas Corpus []

SRINAGAR: A truck driver lost his life while another person sustained injuries after a poultry-laden vehicle plunged into a deep gorge in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir late Thursday night, officials said. The accident occurred on a hilly stretch of road in the district when the truck, reportedly carrying chickens, skidded off the roadway []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is scheduled to travel to Hubballi in Karnataka on Friday to watch the Ranji Trophy final between Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka, official sources said. Sources said that the chief minister is expected to reach Hubballi later in the day and attend the summit clash of the []

SRINAGAR: The Office of the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Rajouri has placed a Teacher Grade-III posted at Government Primary School Lanjhar, Zone Moughla, under suspension with immediate effect following serious allegations of misconduct, indiscipline, and dereliction of duty. According to an official order, the action was taken after a report from the Zonal Education Officer []

SRINAGAR: A joint team of Jammu and Kashmir Police and 42 Rashtriya Rifles conducted a cordon and search operation in Kamla forest area of Pulwama district and recovered various items from a makeshift hide. Officials said the operation was carried out in Kamla forest, located around three kilometres southeast of the 42 RR camp at []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited(KPDCL), has announced scheduled power shutdowns across several areas of the Valley due to maintenance works on multiple 33 kV lines. Power supply to Chattabal, Balgarden, Zaldagar, Civil Secretariat, Gole Market, Guru Bazar, Tankipora, Shaheed Gunj and adjoining areas will remain affected on March 1, 2026 []

SRINAGAR: Twenty-eight years have passed since the demise of noted Shia scholar Allama Mir Sheikh Mehdi Hussain Hamdani Najafi, yet his memory continues to resonate across Kashmirs religious and academic circles. Observed annually by his students and followers, the anniversary has become a moment of reflection on a life dedicated to scholarship, discipline and community []

SRINAGAR: Senior cricketer Parvaiz Rasool on Thursday termed Jammu and Kashmirs run to the final of the Ranji Trophy after 67 years as a historic achievement. It is a matter of great joy for all of us. Reaching the final after 67 years is historic, Rasool said. He said winning the toss and opting to []

SRINAGAR: A motorcyclist sustained critical injuries in a road accident near the Fruit Mandi area of Shopian on Thursday. Officials said the accident occurred between a motorcycle bearing registration number JK22C-2712 and an Alto car bearing registration number JK22A-7919. The injured motorcyclist was identified as Junaid Ahmad Mir, son of Abdul Rasheed Mir. He was []

SRINAGAR: The five-year term of all 20 District Development Councils (DDCs) in Jammu and Kashmir ended today, bringing to a close the third tier of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in the Union Territory. With Panchayats, Municipalities and Block Development Councils (BDCs) having already completed their tenures, all three tiers of elected local governance have []

SRINAGAR: Constable Renu Danu of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) secured three silver medals at the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Gulmarg, marking a significant milestone in her rapid rise in winter sports. Danu clinched silver in the womens Nordic 15-km, womens Nordic 1.5-km Sprint, and womens Ski Mountaineering Relay events, just two []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized 13 vehicles in separate operations across central and south Kashmir as part of an intensified crackdown on illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals, officials said on Thursday. In central Kashmirs Ganderbal district, police seized six vehicles five tractors and one tipper in the jurisdictions of []

SRINAGAR: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended three companies providing Umrah services, local media reported. The suspension follows violations, including the failure to provide proper accommodation for pilgrims. The ministry stated that legal action is being taken against external agents linked to the offending companies, in coordination with relevant authorities. The companies []

SRINAGAR: Government District Hospital Shopian is currently functioning without a Medical Superintendent following the retirement of the previous incumbent, even as non-gazetted employees on Thursday staged a protest over non-payment of salaries for the past three months. Hospital employees assembled within the premises and raised slogans demanding immediate release of their pending wages. The protesting []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi produced a brilliant opening spell to dismantle Karnatakas top-order, keeping his team within striking distance of a historic Ranji Trophy title as the hosts reached 220 for five on Thursday. JK had earlier posted 584 in their first innings, being bowled out on the third day. The 29-year-old []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon universities to move beyond their traditional role as custodians of knowledge and evolve into vibrant centres of innovation, human development and social transformation. Addressing the 21st Convocation of the University of Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor said that ideas in the classroom must impact the world and []

SRINAGAR: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered a fresh inspection into allegations of illegal dumping of municipal, biomedical, and plastic waste at Dangerpora-Padgampora in the tehsil of Awantipora, Pulwama district, near National Highway 44. The directions were issued by the Principal Bench of the tribunal on February 25, during the hearing of Original Application []

SRINAGAR: During his two-day state visit to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed Indias unwavering support for Israel in the fight against terrorism. Making history, he became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, where he emphasized that terrorism anywhere threatens peace everywhere and highlighted Indias firm commitment to combating []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that border villages in the Union Territory are no longer symbols of conflict but have emerged as symbols of connection, as the government works with the Centre to promote tourism and inclusive development in these areas. Addressing the 21st convocation of the University of []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday urged graduates of the University of Kashmir (KU) to view education as a powerful instrument of change and contribute meaningfully to nation-building. Addressing the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir, the LG congratulated Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nilofar Khan, faculty members and students, describing the ceremony as a symbol []