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Want to Burst Like a Cloudburst: CM Omar Hints at Big Message After Eid

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday hinted at a strong political message he plans to deliver after Eid, saying he was holding himself back as the occasion did not permit a political address. Speaking at a function in Tangmarg, CM Omar said the academic setting was not appropriate for political remarks. []

6 May 2026 4:55 pm
No NC MLA Will Switch Sides: CM Omar Dismisses Defection Rumours

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday dismissed speculation about defections from the National Conference, asserting that no party MLA would switch sides to support the BJP. Speaking to reporters in Tangmarg, CM Omar termed the reports baseless and said such claims had no substance. Responding to questions on allegations involving the []

6 May 2026 4:49 pm
Police Stop KPs Protest March in Jammu Over Rehabilitation and Relief Demands

SRINAGAR: Police on Wednesday stopped a protest march by members of the Kashmiri Pandit (KP) community who attempted to proceed towards the office of the Relief Commissioner in Jammu, demanding rehabilitation, relief assistance, and ration-related benefits. The protesters, all Kashmiri migrants, had assembled in Jammu and staged a demonstration against the reported integration of migrant []

6 May 2026 4:00 pm
PDP President Accuses NC of Dragging Holy Quran into Politics, Cites Silence on Waqf Bill

SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday accused the National Conference (NC) of involving the Holy Quran in political rivalry and remaining silent on key issues concerning Muslims in the region. Mehbooba Mufti said, The National Conference has fallen to this level. They have even involved the Holy []

6 May 2026 3:29 pm
Police Demolish Illegal Property of Drug Peddler in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Srinagar district on Wednesday demolished an illegally constructed residential structure belonging to a habitual drug peddler in the Palpora Noorbagh area. In a statement, police said the accused, Hilal Ahmad Sheikh, son of Feroz Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Zahidpora Hawal and presently residing at Pamposh Colony Palpora Noorbagh, had []

6 May 2026 3:13 pm
Kashmir Introduces High-Yield Swiss Goat Breed Milk Queen Under Animal Husbandry Initiative

SRINAGAR: The Animal Husbandry Department has introduced the internationally renowned Saanen goat breed, popularly known as the Milk Queen, in Kashmir under a special initiative aimed at strengthening the regions dairy and livestock sector. Officials said the Saanen goat, originally from Switzerland, is globally recognised for its high milk-producing capacity and suitability for organised dairy []

6 May 2026 2:59 pm
Central Kashmir: Woman Critically Injured in Bear Attack, Shifted to SKIMS

SRINAGAR: A woman was injured after being attacked by a wild bear in the forest area of Gund Aku in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Wednesday, officials said. The injured woman has been identified as Zahida Begum (32), wife of Mumtaz Ahmad Chechi, a resident of Gund Aku. Officials said the woman was attacked by []

6 May 2026 2:29 pm
Fertility Trends in Kashmir: Ageing Ovarian Reserve Leads at 45 Per Cent, Study Reveals

SRINAGAR: A fertility clinic, Yellow Fertility, a specialised fertility clinic chain, has released an analysis of fertility patterns in Kashmir based on data from over 5,000 couples, highlighting the growing need for early awareness and timely medical evaluation to address infertility. According to the findings, issued in a statement by Yellow Fertility, age-related decline in []

6 May 2026 2:01 pm
Selective Litigation Not Permissible: Jammu Kashmir High Court Rules

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that the government cannot adopt a pick and choose approach in deciding which judicial rulings to accept and which to challenge after prolonged delay, emphasizing the importance of legal certainty and judicial discipline. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal []

6 May 2026 1:29 pm
Police File Case Against Kashmir MLAs Wife and Son for Locking Hospital

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district have registered an FIR against the wife and son of Congress MLA Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed in connection with the alleged locking of a government-run health facility in Damhal Khoshipora. Officials said the case (FIR No. 32/2026) was registered at Achabal Police Station on the directions of a First []

6 May 2026 1:15 pm
NDPS Accused on Bail Fitted with GPS Anklet in South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Wednesday fitted a GPS-enabled tracking anklet on an accused in a narcotics case to monitor his movements and ensure compliance with court-imposed bail conditions, officials said. The accused, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Dar and a resident of Zaldoora Dooru, was granted bail []

6 May 2026 10:01 am
CRPF Head Constable Dies After Collapsing in South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel died after collapsing in the Wachi area of south Kashmirs Shopian district on Wednesday, officials said. Official sources said that the deceased has been identified as Head Constable Surinder Singh of the 178 Battalion, a resident of Shalibanda in Hyderabad, who was posted at Police Post Wachi. []

6 May 2026 9:33 am
Drug Peddler Held with Over 1 Kg Contraband in Anantnag; Case Registered

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Wednesday apprehended a suspected drug peddler and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband from his possession. According to officials, the arrest was made during naka checking and surveillance within the jurisdiction of Police Post Sangam. The accused has been identified as Javid Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul []

6 May 2026 9:00 am
Jammu Kashmir: Govt Issues Ministers Roster for Secretariat Duties

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued the roster of ministers and the Adviser to the Chief Minister, outlining their availability at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, during May 2026. According to Government Order No. 860-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated May 4 and issued by the General Administration Department, the roster has been finalised to ensure []

6 May 2026 8:29 am
Cabinet Expansion on Cards in Jammu Kashmir, CM Omar Likely to Fill Vacant Berths Soon

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is likely to expand his cabinet in the coming days, with indications suggesting that all three vacant ministerial berths in the Jammu and Kashmir government may soon be filled. Sources within the political establishment said the proposed expansion is expected to focus on maintaining balanced regional representation across Jammu and []

6 May 2026 7:59 am
Mamata Banerjee Rejects Election Verdict, Refuses to Resign or Visit Raj Bhavan

SRINAGAR: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday rejected the outcome of the 2026 Assembly elections, stating that she does not accept defeat and will neither visit Raj Bhavan nor resign from office. Speaking to reporters, Banerjee alleged that the verdict did not reflect the peoples mandate and was the result of a conspiracy []

5 May 2026 5:02 pm
Peoples Verdict Clear; New Governments Must Work for Welfare: NC President on Election Results

SRINAGAR: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday reacted to the election results in four states and one Union Territory, saying that the peoples decision is final and must be respected. Speaking to media persons in Budgam Abdullah said, The decision that people have made is right in front of you, what can I do []

5 May 2026 4:32 pm
30-Year-Old Man Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances in South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A 30-year-old man was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his residence in the Laroo area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Shabir Ahmad Sheikh, son of Abdul Salam Sheikh, a resident of Laroo. Soon after the incident, the Tehsildar Kulgam, along with police officials and a []

5 May 2026 4:00 pm
No Drug Smuggler Will Escape: LG Sinha Leads Budgam Padyatra

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday joined a large peoples movement in Budgam as part of the ongoing Drug-Free Jammu and Kashmir campaign, asserting that every arm of the administration would act with resolve and unity to confront the drug menace and ensure its elimination. Addressing a public padyatra, the Lieutenant []

5 May 2026 3:25 pm
Minor Girl Dies After Being Crushed Under Wooden Log in South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A minor girl lost her life after being accidentally crushed under a wooden log while playing in the Trenz area of South Kashmirs Shopian district, officials said on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Mahira Jan, daughter of Babu Khan, a resident of Rajouri and presently staying at Baba Khider, Trenz. Officials said []

5 May 2026 3:00 pm
Three Medical Shops Sealed for Violations in South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district, in coordination with the Drug Control Department, sealed three medical stores in the Aishmuqam area on Tuesday after discrepancies were detected in mandatory records and stock registers. The action was taken during an inspection of medical establishments under the jurisdiction of Police Station Aishmuqam as part of an []

5 May 2026 2:29 pm
Rs 1.20 Cr Property of Drug Peddler Attached by Police in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Srinagar district on Tuesday attached immovable property worth approximately Rs 1.20 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler, as part of the ongoing 100-day Nasha Mukht Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan campaign against drug trafficking. The action was carried out by Police Station Nowhatta under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act []

5 May 2026 2:00 pm
Jammu Kashmir: Govt Extends APR Self-Appraisal Deadline for Gazetted Officers

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has extended the deadline for submission of self-appraisal reports under the Annual Performance Report (APR) system for the 202526 assessment year. According to Government Order No. 864-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department on May 4, the last date for submitting self-appraisal on the SPARROW portal []

5 May 2026 1:30 pm
Delhi HC Grants Kashmir MP Daily 12-Hour Hospital Visit To Take Care of His Father

SRINAGAR: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday allowed Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, currently lodged in jail in a terror-funding case, to meet his ailing father at AIIMS Delhi for 12 hours daily until May 10, modifying its earlier interim bail order, reports appearing in media said. A bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and []

5 May 2026 1:19 pm
LG Sinha Leads Anti-Drug Padyatra in Budgam

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday led a padyatra in central Kashmirs Budgam district as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukht Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, officials said. The march saw the participation of students, youth, civil society members and district administration officials. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor stressed the need for collective community []

5 May 2026 12:59 pm
52-Year-Old Man Found Unconscious in Srinagar Dies

SRINAGAR: A man from Uttar Pradesh died after he was found unconscious in his room in the Shalimar area of Srinagar, officials said on Tuesday. An official said the deceased has been identified as 52-year-old Akhter Ali Khan, son of Siraj-ul-Din Khan, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, presently residing at SKAUST-K, Shalimar. He was found []

5 May 2026 9:59 am
South Kashmir: Five Drug Peddlers Arrested, 3.93 kg of Contraband Seized

SRINAGAR: Police in South Kashmirs Anantnag district on Tuesday registered four cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, arrested five drug peddlers, and recovered over 3.93 kilograms of contraband substances during multiple operations across the district. A police spokesperson said Anantnag Police achieved a significant breakthrough in its ongoing anti-narcotics drive by []

5 May 2026 9:12 am
Woman Drug Peddler Arrested in South Kashmir; Contraband Seized

SRINAGAR: Police in South Kashmirs Anantnag district on Tuesday arrested a woman drug peddler during naka checking at Laalan Bypass and recovered a contraband substance, suspected to be heroin, from her possession. According to police, a naka party from Police Post Dialgam had set up routine checking at Laalan Bypass when the accused woman was []

5 May 2026 8:06 am
Upper Reaches of Kashmir Receive Fresh Snowfall; Plains Lashed by Rain, Temperatures Plummet

SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall in upper reaches, coupled with rain and gusty winds in the plains led to temperatures plummeting across Kashmir on Monday and disrupted traffic on several key routes. According to the details, upper reaches including Gurez, Gulmarg and Sonamarg received light to moderate snowfall, leading to fall in temperatures. The Gurez-Bandipora Road was []

4 May 2026 11:07 pm
PDP-BJP Alliance Led to Jammu Kashmir Losing Special Status, Statehood: Dy CM

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Monday said Jammu and Kashmir would not have lost its special constitutional status and statehood had Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not entered into an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking to reporters in south Kashmirs Shopian district, Choudhary said the political decisions taken in the past []

4 May 2026 10:55 pm
Narco Hideout Busted in South Kashmir; 3.9 kg Contraband Recovered

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Monday recovered approximately 3.9 kilograms of a charas-like substance during a search operation in the Srigufwara area, officials said. The recovery was made during the investigation of FIR No. 39/2026 registered at Police Station Srigufwara. Acting on a search warrant issued under Section 41 of BNSS by []

4 May 2026 10:46 pm
Railway Push Set to Boost Kashmir Cherry Trade; 10,000 MT Likely to be Shipped This Season

SRINAGAR: With the cherry harvest season around the corner, fruit growers across Kashmir are looking forward to a significant shift in how their produce reaches markets outside the Valley. Improved railway logistics and expanded parcel services are expected to enable the transportation of an estimated 10,000 metric tonnes of cherries this yearmarking a notable rise []

4 May 2026 10:39 pm
Traffic Restrictions Announced in Budgam for Nasha Mukt Bharat Padyatra

SRINAGAR: Traffic Police Rural Kashmir has issued an advisory announcing traffic restrictions and diversions in Budgam town on May 5 in view of a mega Padyatra being organised under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. Officials said vehicular movement through Budgam town will remain restricted from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, during which the area []

4 May 2026 10:30 pm
Over 13,000 MSMEs Assessed Across Jammu Kashmir; CS Pushes AI-Driven Reforms

SRINAGAR: More than 13,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been digitally assessed across Jammu and Kashmir under the MSME Health Clinic (JKMHC), with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday directing the adoption of artificial intelligence-driven solutions to strengthen the initiative. Chairing a high-level review meeting, the Chief Secretary called for scaling up stakeholder []

4 May 2026 9:44 pm
Smart City Bus Services Suspended on TRCPahroo Route, Commuters Suffer

by Shoaib Nazir SRINAGAR: The abrupt suspension of Smart City bus service on Route 15B, connecting TRC Srinagar to Pahroo Chowk and extending to Railway Station Pampore via Nowgam, has caused widespread disruption, leaving students, employees and daily wage earners struggling to reach their destinations. No buses have operated on the route for the past []

4 May 2026 9:24 pm
High Court Orders Reshuffle of Judicial Officers in Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday ordered a reshuffle of judicial officers across the Union Territories, effecting multiple transfers and postings in the interest of administrative efficiency. According to Order No. 651 of 2026/RG dated May 4, issued by the Registrar General, several key changes have been made, including []

4 May 2026 8:53 pm
LG Manoj Sinha Chairs 7th Jammu Kashmir Wildlife Board Meeting at Lok Bhavan

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday chaired the 7th meeting of the Wildlife Board for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir at Lok Bhavan, where the Board approved a key road project through the Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary. The Board accorded approval for the construction of the AshaCheemaGurdaligaliAphrawatSarsonAnita Road within the sanctuary area in []

4 May 2026 8:40 pm
KPDCL Schedules Power Shutdown in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns in parts of Srinagar and adjoining areas on May 5, 7 and 9 due to maintenance work on key transmission lines. According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, the shutdown of the 33 kV WanganporaSH Pora line and the 33 kV WanganporaKawdara line []

4 May 2026 8:05 pm
Two-Year-Old Girl Drowns in South Kashmir Nallah

SRINAGAR: A two-year-old girl drowned after falling into a nallah in the Zainapora area of South Kashmirs Shopian district on Monday afternoon. An official said that the child slipped into Nallah Ladii near her rented accommodation in Chidipora. Her body was later recovered downstream in Reshipora. The deceased has been identified as Saziya Mumtaz (2), []

4 May 2026 4:38 pm
ACB Files Charge-Sheet Against 11 Accused in Illegal Construction Case in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday filed a charge-sheet against 11 accused persons, including officials of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and private beneficiaries, in a case related to violations of building permission norms in Srinagar. The charge-sheet was presented before the Court of the Additional Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Srinagar in []

4 May 2026 4:26 pm
No Prior Permission Needed: Jammu Kashmir High Court Dismisses UT Appeal in Land Sale Row, Upholds Owners Rights

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed an intra-court appeal filed by the Union Territory administration, upholding a Single Judges ruling that landowners granted proprietary rights under a 1966 government order cannot be restrained from selling their land for want of prior government permission. The Division Bench comprising the Chief Justice []

4 May 2026 4:00 pm
Three Medical Shops Sealed in South Kashmir for Violations

SRINAGAR: Three medical establishments were sealed during a joint inspection drive by the Drug Control Organisation and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Achabal area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Monday for violations of drug control norms. Officials said a total of 19 medical establishments were inspected during the operation. The three outlets sealed []

4 May 2026 3:23 pm
26-Year-Old Labourer Killed in South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A labourer was killed and another injured after a concrete slab of a residential house collapsed in the Sharshali area of Khrew in south Kashmir on Monday. Official sources said the incident occurred around noon when two labourers came under a concrete slab while demolishing a structure. The injured were identified as Mohammad Younis []

4 May 2026 3:11 pm
MeT Forecasts Unsettled Weather Across Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a weather forecast for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting a spell of unsettled weather followed by largely dry conditions over the coming days. According to the forecast, on May 4, most places are expected to witness generally cloudy conditions with one or two spells of light to moderate rain []

4 May 2026 3:00 pm
Woman Dies After Shooting Herself With Rifle in North Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A woman on Monday allegedly died by suicide after shooting herself with a 12-bore rifle in the Dudran area of Boniyar in north Kashmirs Baramulla district. Officials said the woman used a 12-bore rifle to take her own life in Boniyar. A police team soon reached the spot and shifted the body to hospital []

4 May 2026 2:46 pm
ReT In Jammu Kashmir: Supreme Court Allows Panel Candidates to Be Appointed, Links Jobs to TET Qualification

SRINAGAR: The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday delivered a significant ruling on the long-running dispute over the closure of the Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) scheme in Jammu and Kashmir, holding that candidates placed in select panels cannot be denied appointment solely due to the schemes closure, while mandating that such appointees must meet statutory teaching qualifications []

4 May 2026 2:30 pm
Jammu Kashmir: Director Finance Bereaved, Son Dies of Cardiac Arrest

SRINAGAR: Amaan Zahoor Wani, son of Jammu and Kashmir governments Director of Finance Zahoor Ahmad Wani, died in Delhi after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest, family sources said on Monday. According to reports, Amaan had recently joined a private company in Delhi and was reportedly in good health. On the day of the incident, he []

4 May 2026 2:13 pm
Darbar Move Resumes in Srinagar After Four-Year Gap

SRINAGAR: The annual Darbar Move resumed in Srinagar on Monday after a four-year suspension, marking the seasonal relocation of the Union Territorys administrative machinery from Jammu. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah received a ceremonial guard of honour amid heightened security arrangements as the Civil Secretariat and other government offices formally reopened in Srinagar for the summer []

4 May 2026 10:04 am
NEET-UG 2026 Across Kashmir: A Day of Prayers and Pressure

by Afreen Ashraf SRINAGAR: On Sunday, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 was conducted across the country, with more than 50,000 aspirants from Jammu and Kashmir appearing at designated centres under strict security arrangements. However, no official figures were released on the exact number of candidates registered or those who appeared for the []

4 May 2026 9:29 am
Vote Counting Underway for Assembly Elections in Five States and Puducherry

SRINAGAR: Counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and the Union Territory of Puducherry began this morning at 8 am, with postal ballots taken up first, followed by Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Early trends are expected to emerge by noon as counting progresses across all centres. The Election []

4 May 2026 9:00 am