KashmirLife

For generations, Punjab was where Kashmiris went to trade, study and heal. Today, those who make the journey travel with caution, struggle to rent rooms and stay wary of drugs and hostility, reports Asrar Syeed Historically, the neighbouring state of Punjab was a place Kashmiri artisans, shawl weavers, and traders travelled to frequently. For most []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Kulgam district have recovered the entire Rs 9.5 lakh allegedly stolen from a woman through an ATM card exchange fraud and arrested two women accused of receiving the proceeds, while the two alleged main perpetrators remain absconding. The case is registered as FIR No. 254/2026 under Sections 303(2) and 318(4) []

Analysis of nine sub-watersheds in the north-western Himalaya identifies fault-controlled river networks, ongoing uplift and erosion-prone terrain, offering new evidence to inform geological hazard assessment and water-resource planning. SRINAGAR: A study of the Poonch Basin in Jammu and Kashmir has found that active tectonic processes are significantly shaping its valleys, river networks and landscape. The []

by Iftikhar Hakim The government promises decongestion, resilient cities and GIS-based Master Plans, but building-rule amendments and Ease of Doing Business provisions raise concerns over planning safeguards, environmental protection and disaster resilience. Jammu and Kashmirs cities and towns face mounting pressures from unplanned growth, traffic congestion, inadequate infrastructure, environmental degradation and increasing exposure to natural []

SRINAGAR: A 73-year-old tourist from Haryana died after being shifted to SMHS Hospital in Srinagar following a complaint of chest pain, officials said. The deceased, identified as Mahipal Singh, a resident of Gharaunda in Karnal district, was staying with his wife and friends at Houseboat on Dal Lake. He was initially taken to Khyber Hospital []

SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir Police have cautioned people against a cyber fraud in which a senior citizen was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.62 lakh by a scammer impersonating a Jal Board official and threatening to disconnect the victims water supply over an unpaid bill. According to a cyber safety advisory shared by the police, the fraudster []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is set to expand and reshuffle his two-year-old Council of Ministers on Tuesday, with four National Conference leaders expected to join the government as it moves towards filling the available ministerial positions. The reshuffle follows the resignation of the existing ministers, paving the way for Omar Abdullah []

SRINAGAR: Traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained very slow over the past 24 hours due to single-lane stretches, uneven road surfaces, vehicle breakdowns and the movement of nomadic herds, the Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police said on Monday. In its advisory issued for October 27, the Traffic Police Headquarters said slow movement []

SRINAGAR: A 22-year-old Border Security Force (BSF) woman constable, identified as Savita Devi, died in a road accident in the Panjtilla area of Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district while she was heading home on her scooty. Devi was reportedly on leave when her scooty collided with an unidentified vehicle, resulting in her death. Police have []

SRINAGAR: Secretary Tourism, Avny Lavasa, on Monday said that issues related to electricity supply, snow clearance and other requirements would be taken up with the Ganderbal district administration to ensure smooth tourism activities during the upcoming winter season in Sonamarg. Talking to reporters here Lavasa said, representatives of the Hotel and Market Association met her []

SRINAGAR: Priyanshu Moliyas unbeaten century helped Baroda recover from a middle-order collapse to reach 259 for six at stumps on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match against Jammu and Kashmir at the Reliance Cricket Ground in Vadodara on Monday. Moliya was unbeaten on 113 off 220 deliveries, anchoring the innings []

SRINAGAR: A Srinagar resident was among four persons apprehended by police after fake gold coins were recovered from their possession during checking in Banihal, officials said on Monday. An official said that the four were travelling from Jammu towards Srinagar when they were intercepted at the tunnel. He said fake gold coins were recovered during []

SRINAGAR: Police seized 11 vehicles in different parts of north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Monday for alleged involvement in illegal mineral extraction and transportation, officials said. During a late-night operation in Jahama, police intercepted six tractors and two tippers suspected of being involved in illegal sand extraction. Legal proceedings were initiated under the Mines and []

SRINAGAR: Around 5,000 Congress leaders and workers from Jammu and Kashmir will participate in a national rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on November 1 to protest alleged electoral irregularities, party leaders said. The rally is being organised under the Congresss Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao campaign and is expected to draw party workers and []

SRINAGAR: The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has assured all possible assistance to Indian Umrah pilgrims affected by flight disruptions, saying efforts are underway to facilitate the early return of those stranded in Saudi Arabia. In a communication to Jammu and Kashmir National Conference MP Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan, Fahad Suri of the Consulate said []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed deep anguish over a devastating fire at Shiv Market, opposite Jammu Railway Station, which gutted around 35 to 40 shops. The Chief Minister directed the administration to extend all possible assistance to the affected shopkeepers, whose business establishments suffered extensive damage in the blaze. The fire broke []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district have traced all 125 people reported missing across various police stations during 2026, providing relief to their families. Of the 125 people traced, 90 were adults and 35 were minors, according to the police. The police attributed the outcome to prompt action, sustained follow-up and the efforts of []

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 []

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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 []