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SRINAGAR: Police in Shopian on Thursday seized 1.2 kilograms of cannabis from a residential house in Zainapora as part of an ongoing crackdown on narcotics in the district. Police said a case under FIR No. 117/2025 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Zainapora after specific information was received. A search warrant was []

SRINAGAR: Incarcerated Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid has announced a one-day symbolic hunger strike inside Tihar Jail on November 28, alleging that the constitutional rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir have been bulldozed since August 2019. The declaration was made in a handwritten letter addressed to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and released []

SRINAGAR: Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday dismissed Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudharys recent suggestion that he should raise his voice in Parliament instead of seeking the limelight, saying his politics is rooted in principles rather than a pursuit of power. Speaking with reporters, Ruhullah said that those who lack discipline, honesty, loyalty, and []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has extended the deadline for submission of Life Certificates or Digital Life Certificates by pensioners and family pensioners till December 15, 25, calling it the final opportunity to meet the annual requirement. Under the Treasury Code, all pensioners drawing benefits through banks and treasuries must submit their Life []

SRINAGAR: Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday said that this was the first time since 2002 that he had not been invited to the National Conferences Central Working Committee meeting, indicating a fresh escalation in tensions between him and the party leadership. Speaking with reporters in Ganderbal, Ruhullah said he had no information []

SRINAGAR: Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Naseer Ahmad Wani on Thursday said that schools currently functioning from rented accommodations will be shifted to government buildings in a phased manner. During a visit to Sopore to review the ongoing board examinations, Wani said the department has begun resolving land-related issues that have delayed the process. He []

byDr Nawab John Dar Incubation centres in Kashmir risk undermining young founders by interrupting pitches, triggering stress that impairs performance, discouraging innovation, and weakening the ecosystem. Respectful listening and domain-relevant evaluation are essential for nurturing early talent A worrying pattern has emerged across incubation centres in Kashmir. Young founders who want to pitch their ideas []

Ladakhs two major bodies have submitted a comprehensive demand for Statehood, Sixth Schedule protections and general amnesty after the September violence, insisting these measures are essential for restoring trust and resuming meaningful talks, reports Babra Wani If consistency and conviction have an address in erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir, it is the Ladakh region. After initially []

SRINAGAR: Police in Srinagar have dismantled an alleged narcotics module operating across Nowhatta and Rainawari with the seizure of more than five kilograms of charas-like substance and the arrest of three persons linked to FIR No. 57/2025. Officials said a naka was established at Malkha Chowk by Police Station Nowhatta at about 5:30 pm on []

SRINAGAR: Traffic Police Srinagar on Thursday launched a special drive outside SMHS Hospital to clear the stretch leading to the OPD, which remains routinely congested due to wrong parking despite a designated parking facility in the vicinity. The drive was led by SSP Traffic City Srinagar Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, who told Kashmir News Observer that []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Shopian district on Thursday morning launched coordinated searches at multiple locations, targeting individuals and premises suspected of links to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), which remains proscribed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). An official said that the searches are being carried out simultaneously at several sites based on actionable []

SRINAGAR: At least 44 people have died and nearly 300 others remain unaccounted for after a massive fire tore through a cluster of high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong, marking the citys worst blaze in almost three decades, the BBC reported. The fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon on the exterior of a 32-storey tower []

SRINAGAR: Kashmir experienced a severe cold wave as minimum temperatures dropped sharply across the region, with Srinagar recording its coldest night of the season at 4.4C. Several districts, including Shopian, Pulwama, Baramulla and Anantnag, also witnessed intense sub-zero conditions. According to data compiled by Kashmir Weather, Shopian remained the coldest in the Valley at 6.5C, []

SRINAGAR: The controversy over admissions at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) continued on Wednesday, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah again questioning the use of religion in colleges, while the BJP maintained that the educational institution belongs to the Hindu community. The controversy erupted after the first MBBS batch admissions allocated []

SRINAGAR: Police Station Karan Nagar has sought assistance from the general public to help ascertain the identity of an unidentified woman, whose body was recovered this morning from the premises of SMHS Hospital in Srinagar, here. According to police, the deceased is approximately 50 years of age, around 5 feet 4 inches tall and of []

SRINAGAR: The ruling National Conference (NC) is set to hold a crucial two-day meeting of its Central Working Committee (CWC) in Srinagar from Thursday. The meeting will be chaired by NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah at the party headquarters, Nawa-i-Subah. The meeting is also expected to be attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is []

POONCH: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday used the Golden Jubilee celebration of Jamia Zia-ul-Uloom to defend the role of religious educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir and to challenge what he said were unfounded allegations routinely levelled against them. Participating in the institutions 50-year celebration, Abdullah said the milestone itself was testimony to the []

SRINAGAR: A driver was injured on Wednesday late evening when a truck skidded off the Sonamarg Gumri road near Cherwan Kangan and collided with the roadside wall. Officials identified the injured driver as Krishan Kumar Yadav, son of Suraj Bhan, a native of Jaipur, Rajasthan. He was shifted to SDH Kangan for initial treatment and []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday cautioned that replacing merit with religion in academic institutions would undermine the core values of the Constitution, asserting that constitutional principles must be upheld every day, not merely observed symbolically on Constitution Day. Addressing the golden jubilee celebration of Jamia Zia-ul-Uloom in Poonch, the Chief []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday sharply criticised the demolition of a house in Kangan, questioning the legality, fairness, and intent behind the operation. Visuals of the structure being torn down, despite furniture and curtains still inside, triggered public discomfort and prompted Lone to demand transparency []

SRINAGAR: Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Naseer Ahmad Wani on Wednesday said the government is actively exploring measures to address the long-pending issue of frozen RET (Rehbar-e-Taleem) posts, indicating that a transition policy for these teachers is under consideration. Wani made the remarks while participating in Constitution Day celebrations at a local school, where he []

SRINAGAR: Two women artisans from Bhaderwah have brought major recognition to Doda district after securing top honours at the UT Level Handicrafts Artisans Awards 202425. Their achievements underscore the cultural depth and skilled craftsmanship rooted in the region. Officials said Ramna Devi won the first prize for her work in Kora Dabka, an indigenous and []

NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has expressed that Delhis toxic air made him feel unwell after a morning walk and said he is actively considering shifting Supreme Court hearings to a fully virtual mode if needed. He raised the issue in court after senior advocates sought relief from physical appearances due to []

SRINAGAR: Police Station Lal Bazar on Wednesday attached a double-storey residential house along with four marlas of land in Usmania Colony, Badamwari, after authorities concluded that the property had been acquired through proceeds generated from drug trafficking. Officials said the seized asset is valued at around seventy five lakh rupees. As per revenue documents, the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday issued a fresh order announcing the transfer and posting of several ARTOs and I/C ARTOs across the Union Territory. The reshuffle will take effect immediately. As per the order, Kapil Deol, Jr Scale JKAS, who had been awaiting adjustment, has now been posted as ARTO Doda. Similarly, []

SRINAGAR: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated more than 2 crore Aadhaar numbers belonging to deceased individuals as part of a nationwide effort to enhance the accuracy and integrity of its database. The authority said the large-scale clean-up exercise aims to curb identity fraud and prevent unauthorised use of Aadhaar-linked benefits. UIDAI []

SRINAGAR: A 10-year-old boy was found dead in paddy fields in KP Payeen area of North Kashmirs Baramulla district on Wednesday, officials said. Officials said that the body of the minor, identified as Ayan Ali, a resident of KP Payeen, was spotted lying in the fields by locals, who immediately informed the police. A police []

SRINAGAR: Director School Education Kashmir Naseer Ahmad Wani on Wednesday said that schools that supplied books from private publishers instead of government-recommended NCERT textbooks will be required to compensate parents. He said those responsible for such violations will face action. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Wani said complaints from parents have been taken seriously and []

SRINAGAR: Nita Ambanis appearance at the inauguration of the Shiv Mandir at Gir in Saurashtra last week has set off a fresh wave of attention towards Kashmirs exquisite craft traditions, after she chose to wear an intricately crafted shaded Jamevaar sari by designer Tarun Tahiliani, The Indian Express reported. View this post on Instagram []

SRINAGAR: Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura in Srinagar, on Wednesday clarified that its recent order regarding nodal officers has been misinterpreted and said the institute does not differentiate between patients based on recommendations. SKIMS said all triaging and streamlining of cases is done strictly according to the urgency of medical care required. The institute []

SRINAGAR: South Africa on Wednesday secured a 408-run victory over India in the second Test at Guwahati, completing a 2-0 series sweep and handing India their heaviest home defeat in terms of runs. Chasing a target of 549, India were bowled out for 140 on the final day, with Ravindra Jadeja top-scoring with 54. Off-spinner []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Geology and Mining has made GPS installation compulsory in all vehicles involved in mineral extraction and transportation across Jammu and Kashmir, in line with national guidelines aimed at tightening digital surveillance of sand and minor mineral movement. The directive states that mineral concessionaires must ensure no material is moved without GPS-enabled []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) is inviting online applications to fill 600 UT cadre posts of Accounts Assistant in the Finance Department on direct recruitment. The application submission window will be open from December 8, 2025, to January 6, 2026. Applicants must be domiciled in the Union Territory of Jammu and []

SRINAGAR: On the 16th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday remembered the security personnel who lost their lives while safeguarding civilians and said the country remains indebted to their sacrifice. The attacks carried out in Mumbai from November 26 to 29, 2008, by 10 Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives resulted in the []

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday arrested a Faridabad resident for allegedly sheltering militant Umar Un Nabi in the crucial period leading up to the suicide car bombing outside the Red Fort on November 10. The attack had claimed multiple lives and left several others injured, prompting a nationwide investigation to uncover the full []

SRINAGAR: Police in Udhampur district of Jammu Kashmir have attached a residential house linked to alleged drug trafficker Tariq Hussain, marking another significant crackdown under the NDPS Act this year. Police Spokesperson in a statement said, during the investigation of Case FIR No. 135/2025 U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act registered at Police Station Rehambal, it was []

SRINAGAR: Three recently elected Rajya Sabha members from National Conference will take oath on December 1, the opening day of the Winter Session of the Parliament. Three MPs, Shammi Oberoi, Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo, and Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan will be administered the oath by Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan. The oath ceremony would []

SRINAGAR: Srinagar experienced its coldest night of the season, with minimum temperatures dropping to 3.9C, signalling a sharp intensification of winter conditions across the Kashmir Valley. According to temperature data compiled by Kashmir Weather, several parts of the Valley recorded severe sub-zero temperatures. Baramulla registered 5.9C, Pulwama 5.8C, Pampore and Anantnag 5.5C, while Shopian was []

SRINAGAR: India and Pakistan have been placed in the same group for the T20 World Cup and will meet on February 15 in Colombo, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced. The rivals, grouped together in Group A of the 20-team tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, will renew their on-field contest for the first []

SRINAGAR: Cabinet Minister Sakeena Itoo on Tuesday said the government is working on the reservation issue in Jammu and Kashmir. The matter will be resolved soon, as the sub-committee formed by the Chief Minister has already submitted its report, and it is under process in the Law Department, she said. Itoo said the reservation issue []

SRINAGAR: Stating that Muslim children must not be pushed to the wall, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday questioned why the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University was not granted minority status at the time of its establishment if the intention was to reserve seats for a particular community. Why was the institute not granted minority []

SRINAGAR: The Department of Ophthalmology at Government Medical College Anantnag has achieved a remarkable milestone, performing thousands of critical eye surgeries and procedures over the past three years, solidifying its position as one of the most efficient eye care units in South Kashmir. According to official data accessed, the department conducted 7,728 cataract surgeries and []

SRINAGAR: SKIMS has said it has added a major new academic milestone to its medical education portfolio with the launch of Jammu Kashmirs first super-speciality DNB Cardiac Anaesthesia programme, marking a significant expansion of advanced cardiac training within the Union Territory. The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, already regarded as the regions premier centre for []

Explosives in Kashmir, mishandled across eras, have repeatedly turned routine procedures into disasters, underscoring the urgent need for stricter, safer handling. Kashmir has lived with explosives for so long that the Valley sometimes forgets how little margin for error truly exists. The blast at Nowgam last week was a brutal reminder. It arrived not as []

SRINAGAR: The beautiful and chilled waters of Dal Lake turned cinematic on Tuesday as a Kannada film crew, including the Director, Actress and Actor rolled cameras for their latest project in Srinagar. Sharing details with a select group of media, the films Director AR Vikhyath said it feels very good to be here. We waited []

SRINAGAR: Amid the controversy over admissions to the first MBBS batch at Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College, Jammu Kashmir unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President and newly elected Rajya Sabha member, Sat Sharma Tuesday said those supporting the Shrine Board should get seats, while the Health and Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that Muslim []

SRINAGAR: A 9-year-old boy lost his life after being hit by a tractor in the Wahdina area of Chandoosa in north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Tuesday, official sources said. They said the boy, identified as Haseeb Riyaz, son of Riyaz Ahmad Khan, sustained critical injuries after being struck by the tractor while he was in []

SRINAGAR: Seven people were killed and 21 injured in Kyiv after Russia launched a massive overnight barrage of missiles and drones targeting Ukraines energy infrastructure, coinciding with the start of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi, Al Jazeera reported. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as per local media said Russia fired 22 missiles including four []

SRINAGAR: One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been barred from parliament for seven days after refusing to apologise for wearing a burqa in the Senate, following the failure of her bill seeking to ban Islamic face coverings in public places, ABC News reported. Hanson entered the upper house on Monday wearing the religious garment and []

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency Special Court in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday awarded over five years of simple imprisonment to two more accused in the Pakistan-linked espionage case involving surveillance of Indian Navy installations, taking the total convictions in the case to eight. In a statement issued, it was written that the accused, identified as Ashok []