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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all government departments, public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies to observe Vigilance Awareness Week from October 26 to November 1, 2026, under the theme Probity for Prosperity. The observance will begin with an integrity pledge to be administered to public servants at 11 am on October 26, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered retrospective regularisation of 47 Junior Engineers in the Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department, granting them the benefit from the dates they completed seven years of continuous contractual service, along with consequential service and monetary benefits admissible under the rules. The decision follows the Supreme Courts judgment []

SRINAGAR: Indian Railways has announced additional Festival Special train services connecting New Delhi with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, along with special services between Malda Town and Haridwar, to accommodate the expected passenger rush during October and November. The additional services include two New DelhiKatra trains operating on selected dates, seven trips each of the []

SRINAGAR: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) moved very slowly due to single-lane stretches, uneven road surfaces and vehicle breakdowns, prompting the Traffic Police to advise commuters to travel during daylight hours and avoid unnecessary halts between Ramban and Banihal. According to the Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir, slow movement was observed between []

SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) and several industrial associations across Kashmir have mourned the demise of prominent industrialist Shakeel Ahmad Shakeel of Industrial Estate Anantnag, recalling his decades-long contribution to the industrial fraternity. Shakeel Ahmad passed away at the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) on Monday night after suffering a []

by Asif Iqbal Naik SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has stayed the operation of an interim order passed by the Principal District Judge, Kishtwar, in a dispute involving land claimed to be Waqf property, while directing that the residential houses constructed on the land of two Ziarats remain protected in accordance []

SRINAGAR: A pedestrian died after being hit by an auto-rickshaw near Krawah Bridge in Banihal on Tuesday, officials said. An official said that the pedestrian was hit by an auto-rickshaw travelling from the Railway Station towards the Main Market. He said the injured man was shifted to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Banihal for initial treatment and []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has reported around 1,200 dengue cases so far this year, marking a considerable decline compared to the previous few years, even as health experts have urged people to remain vigilant against the mosquito-borne disease and take preventive measures. Health experts cautioned that despite the comparatively lower number of cases, dengue can []

SRINAGAR: A CRPF personnel and a civilian were injured in a road accident at Nowgam flyover in Srinagar on Tuesday evening. Officials said that the accident took place at around 8:30 pm between a Tata Mobile vehicle bearing registration number JK05C-8709 and a truck bearing registration number LA01-7289 near Ujala Hospital, Nowgam. In the incident, []

SRINAGAR: The Lal Chowk Post Office in Srinagar will remain open until 9 pm, instead of its existing closing time of 5 pm, providing customers with four additional hours to book mail and parcels, an official spokesperson said. Adam Mohiuddin, IPoS, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, said the extended working hours were aimed at making []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has stayed an order passed by a Srinagar trial court restraining construction and demolition work on a disputed wall, while seeking an explanation for the failure to pronounce an order on a clarification application despite arguments having concluded more than a year earlier. Justice Wasim Sadiq []

SRINAGAR: Class work at Government College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar, will remain suspended on Wednesday, October 14, in view of the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) examination for the post of Junior Laboratory Technician scheduled to be held at the college. According to a notice issued by the college principal on October []

SRINAGAR: A man was killed after a Scorpio vehicle hit his bicycle from behind on the National Highway in the Hadipora area of Rafiabad in north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Tuesday evening, officials said. An official said that the man was riding a bicycle when the Scorpio hit him from behind, leaving him dead on []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Polices annual water sports festival, Jashn-e-Dal 2026, began at Dal Lake in Srinagar on Tuesday, with competitions scheduled over three days and the concluding ceremony set for October 15. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Nitish Kumar inaugurated the event by releasing tri-colour balloons in the presence of senior police []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Ladakh High Court has dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by a father seeking to trace his missing daughter, holding that an adult woman cannot be compelled to live with her parents after voluntarily choosing to reside with her husband. Justice Sanjay Dhar passed the order on October 8, after interacting []

by Asad Mirza Saudi Arabias renewed confrontation with the Houthis exposes the limits of military power, threatens regional shipping and risks worsening Yemens humanitarian crisis, underscoring the need for negotiations. Saudi Arabia entered Yemens war in 2015 intending to restore the internationally recognised government and prevent a hostile movement from consolidating power on its southern []

SRINAGAR: Grand Mufti Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam has objected to the Waqf authorities decision to prescribe a topic for Friday sermons, saying religious pulpits must remain free from political messaging. In a statement issued here, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam said Friday sermons were an essential part of Islamic guidance and should be delivered in accordance with []

by Anuj Verma Microplastics have been detected in Kashmirs lakes, rivers and fish, exposing gaps in waste management. The government must curb plastic pollution, improve treatment and monitor freshwater ecosystems. Researchers at MIT World Peace University, Pune, have detected microplastics in freshwater fish commonly consumed in the city, raising concerns about plastic pollution entering the []

Urban Planner Iftikhar Hakeem warns that Section 22 of the new Ease of Doing Business law may let executive approvals override Master Plans, weakening statutory planning, environmental safeguards and disaster resilience in Jammu and Kashmir. The objective of Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), a law passed by the Jammu and Kashmir assembly last fortnight, is []

SRINAGAR: Police arrested a man and seized a suspected contraband substance identified as ganja powder during a search of a residential house in Tulmulla village of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Tuesday, officials said. The search was conducted by a team from Police Station Kheerbawani in the presence of the concerned First-Class Magistrate after police []

A study finds infertility among married Kashmir women linked to emotional distress, marital tensions, social stigma and isolation, highlighting the need for counselling, healthcare support and greater social acceptance. SRINAGAR: A recent University of Kashmir study based on interviews with married women has found that infertility extends beyond a medical condition, affecting womens emotional well-being, []

by Ajaz Ashraf Heavy security, mass detentions and restrictions failed to prevent protests in Delhi, exposing the governments growing apprehension about public dissent and its potential to spread before crucial Assembly elections. On October 10, the day the Cockroach Janta Party called for a protest at Jantar Mantar, the ambience in Lutyens Delhi was only []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer, posting and adjustment of 26 Assistant Executive Engineers in the Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED), assigning them to divisions across the Union Territory, according to an official order issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department. The order, Government Order No. 211-JK(HUD) of 2026, was []

SRINAGAR: At least four persons, including three minors, were injured after a Tata Mobile vehicle skidded off the road in the Dogrian area of Poonch district on Tuesday morning. Officials said the vehicle, carrying residents of Songari in Reasi district, was travelling from Peer Ki Gali towards Bufliaz while returning from Dhoke when the accident []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police have cautioned people against fake trading applications and fraudulent online investment advertisements used by cybercriminals to dupe investors with promises of unusually high returns. The police advisory warns that fraudsters create applications and websites resembling legitimate investment platforms to deceive people into transferring money and sharing sensitive personal and banking []

SRINAGAR: The Railways will temporarily add an AC 3-tier coach to the Sambalpur-Jammu Tawi-Sambalpur Express on two dates this month to accommodate the expected increase in passenger traffic during Navratri. According to a railway spokesperson, Train No. 18309, operating from Sambalpur to Jammu Tawi, will have the additional coach on October 19, while Train No. []

SRINAGAR: Two residential houses were completely gutted and six shops sustained extensive damage in a fire that broke out in the Kharappa area of Loran in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district during the night. Reports said the fire spread rapidly from its point of origin, engulfing the houses and nearby commercial establishments. Teams from the []

SRINAGAR: Saudi Arabias National Early Warning Platform issued an emergency alert in Riyadh on Monday, warning residents of a potential threat, while the US Mission in Saudi Arabia advised American citizens to exercise heightened caution amid growing security concerns. []

SRINAGAR: A 21-year-old youth was injured in a bear attack in the Lar area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Monday. The injured was identified as Shamji Bhat, son of Munuji Bhat and a resident of Lar. Sources said the youth was attacked by a bear in the Bagh Lar area. He was subsequently taken []

SRINAGAR: A suspected improvised explosive device (IED) blast in a forward village along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Monday prompted heightened security measures, according to media reports. The explosion reportedly took place in the Satwal-Naki area of the Krishna Ghati sector, close to the zero line, during the []

SRINAGAR: The Committee on Subordinate Legislation of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has stressed the need to expedite the finalisation of recruitment rules for the Health and Medical Education Department, warning that prolonged delays affect the functioning of institutions and employees service interests. The committee, chaired by Muzaffar Iqbal Khan, reviewed the progress of []

SRINAGAR: The Prime Ministers Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) has allotted 4,715 scholarships for the 202627 academic session to students from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, achieving 94.3 per cent of its annual target of 5,000, according to official details. The current allotment has already exceeded the total number of beneficiaries recorded in each of the []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday attended the last rites of former minister S. Harbans Singh at the Cremation Ground in Shastri Nagar, Jammu, and paid tribute to the departed leader. The Chief Minister recalled Harbans Singhs service to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and extended his condolences to the []

SRINAGAR: Two employees of the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (JKPDCL) were injured after suffering electric shocks in the Khag area of Budgam district on Monday, officials said. An official said that the injured included a permanent employee and a casual labourer. He said the duo was initially taken to Block Hospital Khag, []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday backed the INDIA blocs demonstration in New Delhi, saying thousands of people had joined the march to demand the protection of democratic rights Great to see tens of thousands march with the INDIA bloc in Delhi today demanding that the democratic rights of citizens are []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Ladakh High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the maintainability of a civil suit seeking ownership of 4 kanals and 1 marla of land in Billawar on the basis of alleged adverse possession, upholding the trial courts findings that the property had been adequately identified and the plaintiff had not taken []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is aiming to become the first Himalayan territory to adopt a Mountain Development Policy, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday, cautioning that the policy framework must not be formulated in isolation. Addressing the gathering at the 13th Sustainable Mountain Development Summit at SKUAST-K, Chief Minister Omar said Jammu and Kashmir []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday opposed the proposed Western Foreshore Road from Hotel Mamta to Habbak via Cherry Park, alleging that the project was driven by political considerations rather than public interest. The proposed Western Foreshore Road from Hotel Mamta to Habbak via Cherry Park is a deliberate attempt to []

SRINAGAR:MBBS and BDS interns across Jammu and Kashmir have threatened to resume their indefinite strike from October 19 if the government fails to issue an order revising their monthly stipend by the end of this week. The decision was conveyed to Health Minister Sakina Itoo during a meeting with an interns delegation at the Civil []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir were bowled out for 120 by Madhya Pradesh on Monday, conceding a 76-run first-innings lead on the second day of their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 opener at the Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar. Avesh Khan and Aryan Pandey claimed three wickets each as the defending champions struggled against the visitors bowling attack. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Food and Drugs Administration has directed food business operators (FBOs) to ensure strict compliance with regulations governing food labelling, advertising, and nutrition and health claims, warning that violations could attract penalties of up to Rs 10 lakh. In an advisory issued by the Drugs and Food Control Organization, J&K, the []

SRINAGAR: Delhi Police has withdrawn Jantar Mantars status as a designated venue for public demonstrations, directing protesters to three alternative locations in the national capital, according to an official standing order issued on 11 October. The order, issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar, designates Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in east Delhi []

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached a residential property in Danihama village of Hazratbal in Srinagar belonging to accused Ghulam Mohammad Mir alias Mama Gas in connection with an alleged cross-border militant conspiracy involving Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). According to an NIA handout, the property, located at Khasra No. 315, was attached under Section 25 []

by Asif Iqbal SRINAGAR: Almost a month after the prime acused, Khalid Hussain was dismissed, the Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has suspended another government teacher in connection with the Chatroo minor death case. Abdul Latief Banday, a Teacher Grade-II posted at Middle School Mehjar in the Inderwal zone of Kishtwar, was placed under []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday ordered the transfer and posting of 10 Private Secretaries with immediate effect, according to an order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD). Under the order, Mehraj-ud-Din Rather has been shifted from the Transport Department to the Tourism Department, where he will work with the Administrative Secretary. []

SRINAGAR: The two-day Special Intensive Voter Enrolment Drive concluded across Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, with election officials assisting eligible citizens with voter registration, corrections to electoral records and other enrolment-related queries. Conducted on October 10 and 11, the drive was held at polling stations across the Union Territory from 9 am to 5 pm []

SRINAGAR: A woman was killed and her husband injured on Monday after a Hyundai i20 car hit their motorcycle at Furrah Bypass in the Mirbazar area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district, reports said. The accident occurred when the couple were reportedly crossing the highway on their motorcycle and the car struck them. The deceased was []

SRINAGAR: The Gulmarg Gondola cable car service will remain suspended on Monday, October 12, for scheduled maintenance and technical inspection, officials said. According to a public announcement issued by the Gondola authorities, the service will remain closed for tourists and other visitors throughout the day. The maintenance and inspection will be carried out on the []

SRINAGAR: Kashmiri singer Qazi Touqeer broke down in tears on Bigg Boss 20 after host Salman Khan confronted fellow contestant Scout OP over his treatment of the Srinagar-born performer, who had been unwell during the week. The emotional confrontation unfolded during the shows Weekend Ka Vaar episode, when Salman questioned Scouts conduct after he stopped []

SRINAGAR: Traffic will be permitted in both directions on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) on Monday, October 12, subject to favourable weather and satisfactory road conditions, the Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police said, advising motorists to avoid night travel due to the risk of landslides and shooting stones. Passenger vehicles, private cars and goods carriers []