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SRINAGAR: The India Islamic Cultural Centre (IICC), New Delhi, has invited online applications from eligible Indian students for its Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship Scheme for the 202627 academic year, with the last date for submission set for November 25, 2026. This is the first time that IICC is offering scholarships to deserving students across the country. []

SRINAGAR: The Ladakh Administration has amended the composition of its Civil Services Board (CSB), replacing the designation of Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor with Chief Secretary and that of Principal Secretary with Commissioner/Secretary. The changes were notified through Order No. 520-LA (GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department on October 26. The amendment []

SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to press the Union Government for the establishment of a Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) in Jammu and Kashmir, citing the financial burden, legal difficulties and inconvenience faced by local borrowers who are required to pursue cases in Chandigarh. In a []

SRINAGAR: Ahead of the cabinet reshuffle, all ministers in the National Conference-led government have submitted their resignations to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, sources disclosed. Sources confirmed that all five ministers have submitted their resignation letters to the Chief Minister. The ministers have submitted their resignation. It is now upto the CM whether to retain them []

SRINAGAR: Pakistan all-rounder Saim Ayub has been released from the squad for the remainder of the ongoing ODI tri-series, with Sahibzada Farhan named as his replacement, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said. According to a PCB press release, Ayub spoke to head coach Mike Hesson and expressed a desire to return to domestic cricket to []

SRINAGAR: National Conference spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq on Monday said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah would take the final call on the reshuffle or expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers, in consultation with party president Farooq Abdullah. Addressing reporters, Sadiq said the decision regarding the new ministers had been taken, with their names expected []

SRINAGAR: A 22-year-old man from Kupwara district in north Kashmir died in a road accident in Haryana on Sunday while travelling back from Delhi. Aashiq Hussain Baig, son of late Habibullah Baig, hailed from Jahama village in Qalamabad tehsil. He had been working as a driver for the past one to two years to provide []

by Asad Mirza Israels election tests Benjamin Netanyahus leadership amid war, accountability demands and coalition uncertainty, with the outcome carrying significant implications for Gaza, Iran, US relations and regional stability. Benjamin Netanyahus political strength rests on a potent argument: that Israel faces existential threats and that he alone has the experience and resolve to confront []

SRINAGAR: Security forces launched a search and combing operation in the Karnadi area of Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district on Monday after villagers reported spotting suspicious men. Teams from Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Special Operations Group (SOG), the Army and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) joined the operation to search the area and []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district have apprehended seven persons, registered eight cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and seized a vehicle during a series of operations against drug trafficking, recovering more than 7.86 kilograms of suspected contraband substances. During one of the operations, a police team from Anantnag Police []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police has urged people to exercise caution while interacting with strangers online, warning against suspicious links, unsolicited messages and requests for one-time passwords (OTPs), banking details or other personal information. In an online safety advisory, the police highlighted common tactics used in cybercrime and encouraged people to verify suspicious communications before []

SRINAGAR: Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir will face Baroda in their next Ranji Trophy Elite Group A fixture from October 26 to 29 at Reliance Cricket Stadium in Vadodara. The four-day contest forms part of Jammu and Kashmirs campaign in the domestic first-class competition. The side will be led by Paras Dogra, with the Jammu []

SRINAGAR: Traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained very slow due to single-lane stretches, uneven road surfaces and vehicle breakdowns, while commuters have been advised to avoid night travel because of the risk of shooting stones and landslides. According to the Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir, slow movement was reported between 6 []

SRINAGAR: A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan late Sunday night, with tremors reported in parts of Jammu and Kashmir and several neighbouring regions. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 11:14:22 pm IST on October 25, 2026. Tremors were also felt in Delhi, Punjab, Pakistan and Tajikistan, according to the information []

SRINAGAR: Pakistan defeated England by one wicket in a dramatic finish at Lahores Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday to secure a place in the final of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026. Chasing 242 for victory, Pakistan recovered from a collapse that left them struggling at 154 for nine, with Shadab Khan scoring an unbeaten 113 off []

SRINAGAR: The JKSET/LASET 2026 examination recorded 78 per cent attendance among 16,821 registered candidates across Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh on Sunday, the University of Kashmir said. The examination was held in 41 subjects at 43 centres across the three regions. Of the registered candidates, 8,342 were from Jammu Division, 7,722 from Kashmir Division and 757 []

SRINAGAR: Rohit Shetty has promised singer Qazi Touqeer an opportunity to perform playback singing in one of his films, while praising his performance on Bigg Boss 20 during Saturdays Weekend Ka Vaar episode. Rohit Shetty, who appeared as the interim host, encouraged Qazi Touqeer during the episode, saying he was gaining public support and could []

SRINAGAR: Police seized 16 vehicles allegedly involved in illegal mining in Anantnag and Awantipora during checking and patrolling drives aimed at curbing unauthorised mineral extraction, enforcing traffic regulations and strengthening security. In Anantnag, police seized seven tractors, two tippers and five dumpers suspected of being involved in illegal mining. During security checks, 87 people were []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will administer the oath of office and secrecy to new ministers in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, October 27, at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar, according to an official invitation issued for the ceremony. The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 am at the Lok Bhavan Auditorium, paving the way for []

SRINAGAR: India has advised its nationals in Saudi Arabia not to record or circulate footage and information relating to missile and drone interceptions, warning that violations of local regulations could attract legal action. The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued the advisory on Sunday, October 25, reiterating a notification by Saudi Civil Defence against recording []

SRINAGAR: The Gram Sabha of Waniyarn-Wangath in Kangan, Ganderbal district, has approved 270 of the 272 Individual Forest Rights claims placed before it, with the cases now set to be forwarded to the Sub-Divisional Level Committee (SDLC) for further examination under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. The Forest Rights Coalition, Jammu and Kashmir (FRC-J&K), welcomed []

SRINAGAR: Police in Baramulla district have arrested a driver and seized his vehicle within three hours of a fatal road accident involving a 45-year-old woman in the Sheeri area on Sunday. The woman, identified as Gulshan, wife of Mohd Ramzan and a resident of Malpora, was allegedly hit by a vehicle on the MalporaHeewan Road. []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Sunday attached a double-storey shopping complex valued at approximately Rs 1.30 crore under Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The property belongs to Mohammad Amin Sofi, son of Abdul Rahim Sofi, a resident of Patikhas in Verinag, who is involved in multiple []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has called on the Tourism Department, Jammu Kashmir Sports Council and private institutions to provide coaching, mentoring and training support to local marathon runners to help them compete at national and international events. Addressing the Kashmir Marathon award ceremony, Sinha said the event had created opportunities for young athletes from []

SRINAGAR: The much-awaited oath-taking ceremony of the new ministers in the Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers is likely to be held on Tuesday, sources said on Sunday. A source said that the ceremony is expected to take place on Tuesday, with the names of the ministers likely to be conveyed to Lok Bhavan by []

SRINAGAR: Police in north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Sunday detained Hatif Bilal Sofi, a resident of Arampora, under the Public Safety Act (PSA) and lodged him at District Jail Anantnag. Sofi, son of Bilal Ahmad Sofi, is linked to a criminal case involving alleged offences of murder, criminal conspiracy, offences related to explosives and arms, []

SRINAGAR: More than 20 people were injured after a matador vehicle crashed into a gate near Jyotipuram in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district on Sunday, reports said. The vehicle, bearing registration number JK14D-0114, was travelling from Bakkal towards Reasi when the driver reportedly lost control near Jyotipuram, resulting in the crash. The injured were shifted []

SRINAGAR: Kenyan runners Kanab Kalob Omolo and Lemensa Harpaa clinched the mens and womens full marathon titles, respectively, at the third edition of the Kashmir International Marathon held in Srinagar on Sunday. However, it was Kulsum from Gujrat, who ran while carrying a child in her arms, who emerged as one of the events most []

SRINAGAR: Traffic Police City Srinagar on Sunday said no candidate appearing for the Jammu and Kashmir State Eligibility Test (JKSET) was prevented from reaching their destination during traffic diversions introduced for the Kashmir Marathon. In a statement, the department said MA Road and routes through Mamta Chowk, Jahangir Chowk, Ikhwan Chowk and Radio Kashmir Crossing []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the Kashmir Marathon was creating new opportunities for local sporting talent and expressed confidence that runners from Jammu and Kashmir would soon make their mark on national and international platforms. Addressing the prize distribution ceremony of the Kashmir Marathon 2026 at Polo View Ground in Srinagar, LG []

SRINAGAR: A 65-year-old motorcyclist died after sustaining injuries in an accident in Shirmal area of south Kashmirs Shopian district on Sunday. The man reportedly slipped off his motorcycle, bearing registration number JK13E-9439, and was injured. He was initially taken to District Hospital Shopian for treatment before being referred to Srinagar for specialised medical care. However, []

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch JK has filed a chargesheet against a Budgam resident accused of defrauding investors of approximately Rs 2 crore by promising monthly returns of 10 per cent. The chargesheet in FIR No. 07/2025 under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been submitted before []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani on Sunday said the Kashmir Marathon was gaining popularity, with rising participation reflecting growing public interest in running and the events potential to promote tourism in the Union Territory. Speaking about the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon 2026 in Srinagar, Wani said the event []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday flagged off the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon in Srinagar, with more than 2,000 athletes taking part in the full and half marathon events. The participants competed in the 42-km full marathon and the 21-km half marathon, with runners passing through Lal Chowk as []

SRINAGAR: Saudi Arabias Civil Defence reported on Saturday that debris from two intercepted ballistic missiles had fallen in parts of Mecca, Jeddah, Taif and Rabigh, following a launch by Yemens Houthi rebels towards Mecca and Medina. No casualties were reported, the Civil Defence spokesperson said in a statement. The debris fell in Wadi Al-Maghammas in []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has placed 10 Masters and teachers as lecturers in Philosophy on an officiating basis and ordered their transfers to different higher and higher secondary schools across the Union Territory. The placements were approved under Government Order No. 457-JK (Edu) of 2026, dated October 23, issued by the School Education []

SRINAGAR: The Shaheen Syndicate Social Trust distributed school bags, stationery and food items among students of Government Primary School Gadahanjipora in Mukdamyari zone of Hajin on Saturday. The initiative aimed to support students facing a shortage of essential educational supplies, including school bags, textbooks and stationery. The programme was attended by school staff, trust chairman []

SRINAGAR: The Regional Passport Office (RPO), Srinagar, under the Ministry of External Affairs, will deploy a Mobile Passport Van at three locations in Ladakh between October 26 and November 4 to improve access to passport services for residents of remote areas. The mobile facility will be stationed at Dak Banglow in Padam, Zanskar, on October []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday urged National Conference colleagues to stop seeking ministerial positions, saying the selection for the forthcoming cabinet reshuffle and expansion had already been completed in consultation with party president Farooq Abdullah. Omar made the remarks after meeting Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar, where he sought []

SRINAGAR: A 52-year-old man died after falling from his bike in the Pahloo area of Shangus in Anantnag district this evening. The deceased has been identified as Mohd Ashraf Lone, son of Master Abdul Majeed Lone, a resident of Kotheir Lone Mohalla. Officials said that, according to preliminary information, Lone, who worked as a domestic []

by Tamir Sorek Palestinian citizens face a dilemma ahead of Israels October 27 election: voting could strengthen their representation and security, while abstention could protest exclusion and the limits of citizenship. Elections are typically framed as a choice for voters. For Palestinian citizens of Israel, however, the countrys national ballots pose more of a dilemma. []

SRINAGAR: A youth was injured after being attacked by a wild bear at an apple orchard in the Sallar area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Saturday. An official said that the youth was attacked by a wild bear at an orchard in Sallar. He was shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for treatment []

SRINAGAR: B.Sc. Nursing and allied health science students in Jammu and Kashmir have set November 10 as the deadline for the government to issue the pending internship stipend order, warning of a day-and-night protest from November 11 if their demand is not met. In a representation submitted to the Commissioner Secretary of the Health and []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns across several areas of Kashmir between October 27 and November 5, 2026, to facilitate maintenance work on multiple 33 kV power lines. According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, the outages will generally be observed from 9 am to 3 pm on []

SRINAGAR: India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the second T20 International at Hagley Oval in Christchurch to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Chasing a target of 181, India reached 181 for six in 19.5 overs to seal the victory after New Zealand posted 180 for five in their allotted 20 []

SRINAGAR: A youth was critically injured after his two wheeler was hit by an unidentified vehicle at Pombay in south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Saturday, reports said. The injured has been identified as Rizwan Nazir Bhat, a resident of Lakripora in Kulgam. According to reports, Bhat sustained multiple injuries in the collision while riding his []

SRINAGAR: Sinthan Top, the mountain pass linking Kishtwar with Anantnag, witnessed fresh light snowfall early on Saturday, with temperatures falling in nearby areas, including Daksum and Kokernag, reports said. Officials said the road was under surveillance and traffic continued to move smoothly, with no disruption reported so far. The higher reaches of south Kashmir have []

A 2025 study finds a weak link between export performance and employment; shawls and papier-mch drive growth as carpet exports decline SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmirs handicraft exports fell by nearly 37 per cent in 2024-25 after touching a peak of Rs 1,162.29 crore a year earlier, even as the number of registered artisans continued to []

SRINAGAR: A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in New Delhi has ordered the commencement of trial proceedings in a Rs 8.9 crore money laundering case involving Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik and six others, according to a report by The News Mill. The accused include Zahoor Ahmed Shah Watali, Abdul Rashid Sheikh, Shabir Ahmad []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed concern over at least 34 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir stranded in Saudi Arabia following flight suspensions, saying the government was coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to facilitate their safe and early return. Chief Minister has expressed concern over Umrah pilgrims from Jammu & []