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SRINAGAR: The Baramulla district administration has imposed restrictions within a 200-metre radius of examination centres on designated dates during the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Educations (JKBOSE) annual regular Class 10, 11 and 12 examinations, scheduled from October 19 to November 30, 2026. The restrictions have been ordered under Section 163 of the Bharatiya []

SRINAGAR: A mini-bus travelling from Udhampur to Dhandal skidded off the road and fell into a ditch near Johnu in Udhampur district on Thursday, leaving several passengers injured, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said. The injured were shifted to the Associated Hospital of Government Medical College (GMC), Udhampur, for treatment. No fatalities had been reported, the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday appointed 2007-batch IAS officer Govind Jaiswal as Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, while assigning him additional charge as Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board. The appointment was notified through Government Order No. 1649-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department on October []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday ordered the posting of two Junior Scale Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers as Assistant Directors in the Tourism Department with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 129-JK (TSM) of 2026, issued by the Tourism Department, Basharat Mehmood has been posted as Assistant Director Tourism []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has notified the retirement of 160 non-gazetted teaching officials of the Kashmir Division on attaining the age of 60, with the retirement schedule covering employees who have already retired as well as those due to superannuate up to November 2027. The notification, issued by the Director of []

SRINAGAR: Rafiq Ahmed Sofi, a master artisan from Eidgah in Srinagar, has been selected for the National Award 2025 in the hand-knotted carpet category, becoming the sole awardee from Jammu and Kashmir in the category for the year. The award has been conferred by the Union Ministry of Textiles in recognition of his carpet featuring []

LSRINAGAR: Showcasing Ladakhs rich cultural heritage and centuries-old artisanal traditions, a dedicated stall featuring the regions world-renowned Pashmina, traditional shawls, handwoven textiles, intricate embroidery and indigenous handicrafts has been set up at Lakm Fashion Week, being held at The Taj, New Delhi, from October 13 to 18. At the heart of Ladakh Pashmina lies the []

SRINAGAR: India has established an additional control room in Makkah to help Indian nationals, particularly Umrah pilgrims, affected by flight disruptions between India and Saudi Arabia, the Indian Consulate in Jeddah said. The new facility has been set up at the Indian Haj Pilgrims Office (IHPO) in Makkah, while the consulates existing 24-hour assistance centre []

byAqib Rehman For White Cane Safety Day 2026, read why the society must shift from viewing the white cane as a symbol of helplessness to recognising it as a statement of independence and autonomy. October 15 is observed as White Cane Safety Day across the world to recognise the experiences and achievements of blind and []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced plans to develop Sonamarg into a major adventure tourism and winter sports destination, citing improved all-weather connectivity following the opening of the Sonamarg tunnel. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating the 70th National School Games in Ganderbal, Abdullah said Sonamarg had traditionally remained inaccessible during []

SRINAGAR: A motorcyclist was killed after his bike was hit by another vehicle on the Jammu National Highway near Kunjwani on Wednesday night, officials said. An official said that the accident took place late Wednesday night when a motorcyclist was hit by another vehicle on the Jammu National Highway near Kunjwani. He said the motorcyclist []

SRINAGAR: Northern Railway has announced eight festival special train services linking Jammu Division with major destinations, including New Delhi, Varanasi and Chhapra in Bihar, to accommodate increased passenger demand during the festive season. According to railway officials, the services will operate on specified dates in October and November, with some extending into December. The additional []

SRINAGAR: The Mughal Road has been temporarily closed for vehicular movement following the seasons first snowfall, officials said. SO Traffic Mughal Road, Mahroof Choudhary confirmed that the road has been closed as a precautionary measure due to fresh snowfall and slippery conditions. He said travellers have been advised to avoid travel on the route till []

SRINAGAR:Traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) is likely to be slow at several stretches on Thursday, while the Mughal Road has been closed following the seasons first snowfall, officials said. The Traffic Police have advised motorists to travel during daylight hours, avoid unnecessary stops and check road conditions before departure, citing the risk []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police have urged people to remain alert to possible cyber fraud during suspicious video calls and online interviews, warning against following strangers instructions to perform facial movements or read out text on camera. In a public advisory, the police cautioned people against sharing personal, financial or identity-related information with strangers and []

SRINAGAR: West Indies defeated India by 24 runs in the fourth T20 International on Wednesday to level the five-match series and set up a decider. Shai Hope struck an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls as West Indies posted 247 for three after being asked to bat first. His innings featured four fours and nine sixes, []

SRINAGAR: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Wednesday that it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi group towards Riyadh, following air-raid warnings in the Saudi capital and the nearby Al-Kharj governorate. Coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki said in a statement posted on X that the missile had been []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the newly notified Homestay Policy 2026 would help expand tourist accommodation, promote local entrepreneurship and create livelihood opportunities, particularly in rural, border, heritage and emerging tourist destinations. The policy, approved by the Council of Ministers chaired by the Chief Minister, introduces a simplified registration []

SRINAGAR: Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir began their Ranji Trophy 202627 campaign with a draw against Madhya Pradesh at the Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, but the visitors secured the points advantage by taking a 76-run first-innings lead. Chasing a target of 326 after Madhya Pradesh declared their second innings at 249 for six, J&K []

SRINAGAR: Heavy rainfall accompanied by snowfall and hailstorm lashed Pir Panjal range and adjoining areas on Wednesday, leading to a dip in temperature and disrupting normal life. Officials said that upper reaches of Pir Panjal received fresh snowfall while lower areas witnessed intense rainfall and hailstorm in the afternoon, causing waterlogging at several places and []

SRINAGAR: With the onset of pre-winters, Jammu and Kashmir imports nearly 84 percent of power from other states even as the Union Territory generates nearly 370 Megawatts (MWs) from its local stations. The official figures reveal that the Union Territory was importing nearly 2000 MWs of power from other states and UTs. Top officials informed []

SRINAGAR: Two youths were seriously injured in a collision between a motorcycle and a JCB machine on the Rajouri-Kotranka road in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday evening, with one of them reportedly suffering an amputation of a leg. The injured youths, identified as Sher Ahmad and Shabir Ahmad, are residents of the Mahore area. Both []

SRINAGAR: A man was injured in a bear attack in Parigam area of south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that the man was attacked by a wild bear in Parigam. He said the injured man was shifted to hospital, where he was identified as Muzaffar Ahmad Ganie, son of Mohammad []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Pulwama district recovered 4.520 kg of a poppy straw-like substance from an oil tanker during a checking operation at Kandizal near a bridge on Wednesday, officials said. The tanker, bearing registration number JK02CM-3937, was travelling from Kadlabal towards Kakapora when it was intercepted during naka checking. A search of the []

SRINAGAR:The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified the Homestay Policy 2026, providing for simplified registration, financial assistance and residential utility tariffs to encourage local households to offer tourist accommodation and expand tourism to rural, border, heritage and emerging destinations. The policy, approved by the Council of Ministers, aims to increase lodging capacity, generate livelihood opportunities []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir will host nine sporting events between October 15 and December 27, with around 300 athletes and officials expected to take part, Director General Youth Services and Sports Anuradha Gupta said. The events will include under-17 Wushu and Taekwondo competitions in Ganderbal from October 15 to 27, while Jammu will host under-17 []

SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today congratulated Government Medical College, Srinagar for organising a conference on Advancing Internal Medicine: From Evidence to Excellence in Clinical Practice. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor underscored the critical role of internal medicine in delivering holistic and patient-centric healthcare. The Lieutenant Governor said that physicians often face the []

SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir police in central kashmirs Ganderbal district on wednesday have transferred two probationary Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs) and posted them as Station House Officers (SHOs) at Sonamarg and Gund police stations with immediate effect. According to an order issued by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ganderbal Harshal Rajesh Mahajan on October 14, []

SRINAGAR: Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday said the government would examine complaints against private schools allegedly forcing parents to purchase books from designated booksellers and imposing additional financial burdens on students, warning that action would be taken wherever violations are established. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with representatives of private schools, parent associations, []

SRINAGAR: Cases of lumpy skin disease (LSD) have been reported among cattle in Kastigarh area of Doda district, with five to six cattle reportedly dead, prompting the Animal Husbandry Department to deploy a medical team to the affected areas. An official said the number of active cases in the district had declined to around 25 []

by Rayees Ahmad Kumar Dr Nazir Mushtaqs Tinkey, a collection of a hundred Urdu micro-fictions, explores social evils, fading values and everyday human experiences, offering readers and aspiring writers a compact literary study. Dr Nazir Mushtaq is a renowned physician and a distinguished writer of the Valley, known for his enduring love for the Urdu []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld a decree directing the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) authorities to pay Rs 7.2 lakh in compensation to a Ramban resident whose house was damaged following road construction work, holding that the authorities failed to rebut the evidence attributing the damage to road []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to receive light to moderate rainfall at many places on October 14 and 15, with snowfall over higher reaches, thunderstorms and gusty winds, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast. The weather department has also warned of isolated hailstorms and advised farmers to ensure the safe storage of harvested apples, []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has urged the medical fraternity to improve healthcare delivery, reduce disparities between urban and rural areas and strengthen indigenous medical research. In a message to a conference on Advancing Internal Medicine: From Evidence to Excellence in Clinical Practice at Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, Sinha underlined the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Mechanical Engineering Graduates Association (JKMEGA) has urged the government to expedite pending placements and regularisation cases of mechanical engineering personnel and resume the recruitment process for Junior Engineers (Mechanical), which it said has remained pending for nearly a year. In a press release issued on Wednesday, the Association raised concerns []

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 []