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SRINAGAR: Security forces on Wednesday recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a cordon and search operation conducted in the Karnah area of north Kashmirs Kupwara district, officials said. According to official sources, the operation was carried out by Jammu and Kashmir Police Karnah in coordination with the Indian Army in the forest area []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a formal enquiry into the circumstances and sequence of events that led to the circulation of certain videos on social media platforms in connection with the Government Medical College, Udhampur. According to a government order, sanction has been accorded to the appointment of Prof Dr Ashutosh Gupta, []

SRINAGAR: Jammu Police on Wednesday claimed to have recovered gold worth Rs 50 lakh in connection with a theft case involving the Gamechanger showroom, while efforts are underway to arrest the accused women involved in the crime. Addressing a press conference at Pacca Danga Police Station, Superintendent of Police Jammu North Vivek Shekhar Sharma said []

SRINAGAR: Playback sensation Arijit Singh on Tuesday announced his retirement from Bollywood film singing, declaring he will accept no new assignments while honouring existing commitments. In an Instagram post, the 38-year-old artist wrote, I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey, expressing gratitude to listeners for over a decade of support. Singh followed []

SRINAGAR: The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed its commitment to not allowing the use of its airspace, territory, or water in any hostile military actions against Iran. In a statement, the UAE Foreign Ministry stressed that it is also committed to not providing any logistical support for any attack against Tehran. UAE Reaffirms Commitment to Not []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted District Level Monitoring Committees to oversee the implementation of mental health protection measures and the prevention of student suicides across all educational institutions in the Union Territory. The decision, issued through Government Order No 117-JK (GAD) of 2026, follows directions passed by the Supreme Court of India []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday expressed profound grief over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash at Baramati airport in Pune district. In a post on X, the LGs office said, It is with shock and deep sadness that I learnt about the untimely demise []

SRINAGAR: The Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) of Engineersrepresenting the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Engineers Graduates Association (JKCEGA) and the Jammu and Kashmir Mechanical Engineers Graduates Association (JKMEGA)has expressed serious concern, surprise and displeasure over recent recommendations for the suspension of engineers from the Public Works (Roads and Buildings) and Mechanical departments. In a detailed statement []

SRINAGAR: At least ten people were injured after a double-storied residential house collapsed suddenly during a condolence gathering at Chandergir village in the Hajin area of north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Wednesday. Officials said the incident occurred when a large number of people had assembled at the house to offer condolences following the death of []

SRINAGAR: Heavy snowfall triggered a landslide in the remote Kuntwara area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, killing around 70 to 80 sheep and goats, officials said. The landslide hit a livestock shelter in Hasti village, burying animals belonging to Sachin Kumar, a local resident, under debris. No human casualties or injuries []

SRINAGAR: A CRPF jawan was found dead at the headquarters of the 44th Battalion CRPF in HMT Zainakote, Srinagar, officials said on Wednesday. Officals said that the deceased has been identified as HC (Carpenter) Hari Nath Ram of 44 Battalion CRPF. He was found lying unconscious on his bed inside the unit premises. They said []

SRINAGAR: A 28-year-old man died of suffocation inside his Tata Mobile load carrier at District Hospital Kulgam in south Kashmir early Wednesday morning, officials said. An official said that the deceased has been identified as Mashooq Ahmad Mir, son of Mohammad Yousuf Mir, a resident of Koulpora, Kulgam. He said the body was found inside []

SRINAGAR: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others on board were reported dead after an aircraft crash-landed in Baramati in Pune district on Wednesday, aviation authorities said. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the deputy chief minister was travelling with two security personnel including a personal security officer and an []

by Dr Farooq A Lone As civil services results are declared, this HR-based reflection explains why attitude, integrity, determination and humility matter more than knowledge in effective and ethical public service. The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission has declared the results of the Civil Services Mains Examination, and shortlisted candidates will now appear in []

SRINAGAR: An aircraft carrying Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar met with an accident on Wednesday morning while attempting to land in Baramati, Maharashtra, India Today reported. The 66-year-old leader sustained injuries in the incident and was shifted to a hospital for medical treatment. Reports said that Ajit Pawars []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has authorised the release of additional funds under the Revenue Budget for the financial year 202526 in favour of all government departments, officials said. According to an Office Memorandum issued by the Budget Division of the Finance Department, the authorization has been accorded in continuation of Government Order []

SRINAGAR: The Budget Session of Parliament begins today with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of both Houses. The Economic Survey will be tabled tomorrow, while the Union Budget will be presented on Sunday, February 1. The first phase of the session will continue until February 13. The second phase is scheduled from March []

SRINAGAR: A massive snow avalanche struck the Sonamarg in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday amid heavy snowfall in the region. According to initial reports, the avalanche occurred near the stretch where the Inter Mountain Sonamarg and Sonamarg Inn hotels are located, with some impact reported in the surrounding area. However, no casualties []

SRINAGAR: Fresh spells of rain and snowfall have brought much-needed relief to Kashmir, rejuvenating water bodies across the Valley, which had witnessed alarming depletion following a prolonged dry spell. According to official data, Jammu and Kashmir recorded an overall rainfall deficit of 85 per cent between November 1 and January 21, receiving only 20.6 mm []

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SRINAGAR: Heavy snowfall and poor visibility on Tuesday forced the complete suspension of flight operations at Srinagar International Airport, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded and marking a major weather disruption, officials said here. They said a total of 58 flights were cancelled on Tuesday, including 29 incoming and 29 outgoing flights, while the status of []

SRINAGAR: Amid prevailing inclement weather conditions and forecast of widespread light to moderate rain and snowfall across Kashmir, including Srinagar district, authorities on Tuesday issued an advisory, urging residents to avoid unnecessary movement. The advisory, states that the public has been asked to remain vigilant and stay indoors until January 31, venturing out only in []

SRINAGAR: A fresh spell of snowfall has transformed Kashmir into a winter wonderland, triggering a renewed influx of tourists and boosting morale across the tourism and hospitality sectors. The tourists are braving chill to capture the snowy spectacle on their cameras from the slopes of Gulmarg to the pine valleys of Pahalgam and the beautiful []

SRINAGAR: The second heavy snowfall of the season in Jammu and Kashmir brought normal life to a halt on Tuesday, with air, rail, and road services suspended due to poor visibility and severe weather conditions. According to the details, snowfall began late Monday night in the Valley, with South Kashmir areas, including the Shopian plains, []

SRINAGAR: At least 25 people have lost their lives as a powerful winter storm battered vast regions of the United States, dumping heavy snow across the Northeast and leaving widespread damage in the South, where freezing rain caused massive power outages. The storms final phase brought fresh snowfall to the Northeast on Monday, with over []

SRINAGAR: The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has extended the winter vacation for students in view of ongoing adverse weather conditions and heavy snowfall across the region. An official memorandum issued by the university administration stated that the winter break, originally scheduled under University Order No. 25 (Acad.) of 2025 []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday stated that the current five-year term of the elected District Development Councils (DDCs) will officially end on February 24, 2026. According to an official order issued by the General Administration Department, the term of the Councils is set to conclude on the aforementioned date. The order, citing []

SRINAGAR: A tourist couple from Kolkata was allegedly robbed by their cab driver in the Banihal area while visiting Kashmir, prompting police to initiate an investigation into the matter, officials said. According to the complaint lodged by the victims, the cab driver fled with their belongings after dropping them off at Banihal. The couple said []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has reconstituted the Committee for Service Conditions of the District Judiciary following the retirement of one of its members, according to an official order issued by the High Court Registry. As per the order, the reconstitution has been carried out in compliance with directions passed []

NEW DELHI: India and the European Union on Tuesday concluded negotiations on a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the largest trade pact ever signed by either side, creating a free trade zone spanning nearly two billion people and close to a quarter of global GDP. The agreement comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday announced a blanket ban on mining activities near bridges, following reports of damage to a bridge in the Chadoora area of Budgam district allegedly caused by illegal mining. Speaking to reporters in Chadoora, the Deputy Chief Minister said such activities would not be tolerated, especially when they []

by Asad Mirza India and the EU finalise a landmark FTA and security pact, cutting tariffs, boosting trade and investment, and signalling stability amid global protectionism and tensions. In todays fractured world, fissures caused mostly by the ongoing Trumpomania, every nation is working post haste to forge new alliances, particularly focused on trade. The best []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the Kashmir Marathon is being developed as a flagship initiative for sports tourism and destination branding, projecting Kashmir as a global hub for sports and wellness tourism. Speaking at the main Republic Day function in Jammu, Sinha said the event, bolstered by the participation of Chief Minister []

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SRINAGAR: The Environmental Policy Group has sought a dedicated budgetary allocation of Rs 10 crore in the Jammu and Kashmir Budget 202627 for the protection, conservation and scientific development of the Guryul Ravine PermianTriassic Boundary section at Khunmoh on the outskirts of Srinagar. In a statement, the group said the demand follows the Geological Survey []

SRINAGAR: Normal life across the Kashmir Valley remained severely affected on Tuesday as widespread snowfall and rainfall disrupted road connectivity and daily activities in both hilly and plain areas, officials said. According to the Meteorological Department, continuous snowfall has hampered traffic movement on several key routes, while slippery road conditions added to commuter difficulties. Authorities []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday strongly condemned the vandalism of the shrine of renowned Sufi poet Baba Bulleh Shah in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, criticizing the Bharatiya Janata Party for what she described as deliberate hypocrisy. In a social media post, Mufti alleged that while BJP leaders project an image of cultural outreach []

by Akhter Ruqaya Despite rising demand and higher prices, Jammu and Kashmirs egg production has stagnated for two decades, forcing heavy imports, draining the local economy, and exposing deep policy and infrastructure gaps. Over the last two decades, Indias egg production story has been one of steady and often remarkable progress, while Jammu and Kashmirs []

SRINAGAR: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has evacuated 60 people and reopened a strategic road in Jammu and Kashmir after a challenging high-altitude operation. An official said that Bhaderwah-Chatergala axis, at an altitude of 10,500 feet, was cut off due to heavy snowfall. He said the 118 Road Construction Company of the BROs 35 Border []

Railway alignment surveys across South Kashmir have sparked anxiety as tracks cut through apple orchards, threatening livelihoods, ecology, and homes, with residents alleging no consultation, notice, or impact assessments, reports Babra Wani On January 4, 2026, a morning stroll to his four kanal orchard made Malik a resident of Batakoot, realise that there was something []

SRINAGAR: Srinagar Police on Tuesday activated district-wide 247 emergency helpline services in view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions and forecasts predicting further deterioration. Officials said the move aims to ensure the safety and well-being of the general public and to provide immediate assistance during emergencies arising from adverse weather. The helpline services have been []

SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall across the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday caused major disruption to road, rail and air connectivity, with the national highway shut and several flights cancelled at Srinagar airport, officials said. An official said the SrinagarJammu National Highway was closed to traffic following snowfall in and around the Navyug Tunnel. Vehicular movement has been []

SRINAGAR: Six persons, including the driver, were injured in a pre-dawn road accident in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. According to officials, the accident occurred when a private vehicle bearing registration number UP16LS762 was travelling from Jammu towards Kathua. The car reportedly hit a road divider near Mela Mode after []

SRINAGAR: Eight flights were cancelled at Srinagar International Airport on Tuesday due to snowfall and poor visibility. The development was confirmed by Srinagar airport authorities in a post on X. Officials said flight operations were affected since morning and cautioned that further disruptions are possible if weather conditions worsen. Snowfall was reported across the Kashmir []

SRINAGAR: The SrinagarJammu National Highway was shut to traffic from Monday evening following fresh snowfall. According to traffic authorities, vehicular movement was suspended as a precaution after snowfall intensified in the Banihal sector. Commuters have been advised not to travel on the highway until further notice. A traffic official said snowfall has continued in the []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 130th episode of the monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, spotlighted a grassroots initiative from Sheikhgund village in the Shangus area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district, praising the collective resolve of the community in tackling drug abuse and tobacco consumption. In his address, PM Modi underlined the power []

SRINAGAR: Minister Javed Dar on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir is 90 per cent back on track post-snowfall, with roads and power restored, while the rest of the pending restoration works will be completed by tomorrow. Praising the snowfall as a blessing from the Almighty, Dar said it has ended dry water source issues []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness another wet spell as a western disturbance is expected to affect the Valley from late Monday evening, officials said. The Meteorological Department has forecast generally cloudy weather until the evening of January 26, after which light to moderate rain or snowfall is likely across most areas. A []

SRINAGAR: Light snowfall has been reported near the Navyug Tunnel, prompting Kulgam Police to issue a travel advisory for commuters on the National Highway. Authorities have advised motorists to avoid unnecessary travel unless road conditions are safe. Police urged travelers to exercise caution, follow traffic advisories, and comply with instructions issued by officials to ensure []

SRINAGAR: Gulmarg, one of Indias key winter sports destinations, is facing criticism over rising gondola and chairlift ski pass rates, which have made access difficult for local youth and athletes. The Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car Corporation (GGCCC) continues to generate substantial revenue from tourism, having recovered its infrastructure costs. Officials said the corporation remains one []