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SRINAGAR: Security forces launched search operations in Rajouri and Udhampur districts on Sunday following reports of suspected militant movement, officials said. A search operation was underway in Chigli Keya village in Udhampur district, where security personnel were conducting searches following the reported movement, officials said. The operations are aimed at tracing the suspected militants and []

SRINAGAR: Northern Railways Jammu Division detected 6,617 cases during an intensive ticket-checking drive in September 2026, generating Rs 48.88 lakh in railway revenue, according to a statement issued by Northern Railway. The checking drive was conducted across stations in the division, including Jammu Tawi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, to curb ticketless and irregular []

SRINAGAR: Police in north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Sunday issued an advisory urging tourists and visitors to report any instances of overcharging, harassment or other malpractices in the Tangmarg-Kunzer-Gulmarg area. The police cautioned tourists against being forced to change vehicles at Tangmarg, Kunzer or Gulmarg on the pretext that only local vehicles are allowed to []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, PMGSY, Jammu, has terminated the contract of a joint venture for the Kainthgali Block boundary Udhampur-Bariote (Part-I) road after the contractors allegedly failed to undertake required construction and routine maintenance work despite repeated notices, and ordered recovery of Rs 4.326 crore. The action was taken against M/s B&L Project Construction Pvt. []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has said the government is working on a mechanism to facilitate the use of Kashmiri language in the House, admitting that the absence of translators is proving to be a hurdle for legislators wishing to speak in their mother tongue. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather made []

SRINAGAR: The number of graduates emerging from government degree colleges across Jammu and Kashmir has fallen by nearly 23 per cent in three academic sessions, with official figures showing a pronounced decline in several districts. The number of graduates from government degree colleges declined from 23,655 in 2023-24 to 21,153 in 2024-25 and further to []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir were bowled out for 111 in their second innings as Rest of India secured a 167-run victory in the Irani Cup at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium on Sunday, ending the match in three-and-a-half days. Chasing 279, J&K collapsed after reaching 54 without loss, losing all 10 wickets for 57 runs. They lost []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Enforcement Department received 241 complaints from tourists between January 1 and October 1 this year, of which 140 have been disposed of while 101 remain pending. According to data, the department imposed fines amounting to Rs 16,95,700 on erring service providers during the period and facilitated refunds worth Rs []

SRINAGAR: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Saturday reviewed the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness in the Kashmir Valley. In a post on X, the Armys Northern Command said Lt Gen Sharma reiterated the need for enhanced inter-agency synergy, real-time intelligence sharing and integrated coordination to strengthen operational readiness, facilitate rapid response []

SRINAGAR: Security forces arrested an Army personnel at the drop gate of Srinagar International Airport after suspected contraband was recovered from his baggage, media reports said on Sunday. The personnel was apprehended by police and CRPF personnel on Saturday during a checking operation, following the recovery of 213 grams of poppy straw and 69 grams []

SRINAGAR: Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has directed its associated hospitals to conduct four surprise night inspections every month to assess emergency preparedness and identify deficiencies affecting patient care during evening and night hours. The inspections will be carried out between 8 pm and 7 am, with the exact timing kept confidential and varied to []

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch Jammu Kashmir has filed two separate chargesheets against a Kupwara resident in cases involving alleged cheating, impersonation, forgery and fraudulent collection of money from people seeking government and other jobs. The chargesheets against Abdul Majeed Mir, son of Abdul Rahim Mir of Kalaroos Lishtiyal, Kupwara, []

by Shyma Rauf A scenic Budgam valley steeped in Habba Khatoons legend now battles a hydropower project and reckless off-roading, damaging its meadows Forty kilometres south-west of Srinagar lies the picturesque village of Brenwar. Located deep inside in district Budgam, the valley is surrounded by snow-capped Pir Panjal mountains, the sound of water streams fills []

by Shaista Amin Chronic congestion on the Rambagh-Natipora corridor highlights the need for widening that goes beyond asphalt, improving safety, emergency access, public transport, drainage and Srinagars future mobility. For many people in Srinagar, the Rambagh-Natipora road is just another busy stretch of the city. For me, it is a road I have grown up []

SRINAGAR: Nearly two-thirds of patients newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) were found to have metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), with the condition affecting women more frequently than men, according to a study by a team of doctors from Kashmir. The study found MASLD in 64 per cent of 272 patients examined, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the road accident that claimed the life of Chetan Tatial, son of Anchal Dass, at Diani in Samba district on September 29. Tatial, a resident of Jatwal village in Ghagwal tehsil, died in the road traffic accident at around 6:30 pm, according to []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police has urged tourists to exercise caution while making travel bookings, warning them against fraudulent offers, suspicious links and unverified individuals. In its travel safety advisory, the police advised tourists to make bookings only through official websites and trusted sources and to verify offers before making payments. Tourists have also been []

SRINAGAR: The Forest Department has retrieved 150 kanal of forest land after removing 20 structures during an encroachment eviction drive in Compartment 66/B (Raika) of Jammu Forest Division, officials said on Saturday. The drive resulted in the removal of 17 kutcha and three pucca structures, which officials said were occupied mostly by Rohingya families. The []

SRINAGAR: Saffron growers in Kashmir are pinning their hopes on timely rainfall, fearing that prolonged dry weather and high temperatures could hurt flowering and further reduce production this season. Growers said inadequate soil moisture has raised concerns across saffron-growing areas, stressing that rainfall at this stage is critical for flowering and yields. Abdul Majeed Wani, []

SRINAGAR: The Congress, National Conference (NC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and National Panthers Party India (NPPI) will jointly hold a Save Democracy march in Jammu on October 7 as part of the INDIA blocs nationwide protest programme, party leaders said on Saturday. The parties also announced district-level protest marches across Jammu and Kashmir between October []

SRINAGAR: ASHA workers on Saturday staged a protest at the Sports Stadium in Anantnag under the banner of the Trade Union Coordination Committee (TUCC), demanding the fulfilment of their long-pending demands, including an enhancement in their monthly remuneration. The protesting workers, raising slogans in support of their demands, said they have been performing crucial grassroots-level []

SRINAGAR: Stating that Jammu and Kashmir is set to see further development in its hydropower sector, Union Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal, on Saturday said the Centre is considering new projects, including Sawalkot, to harness the Union Territorys vast hydropower potential. Agarwal told reporters here that the ongoing hydropower projects in J&K are making good progress []

SRINAGAR: Russia on Saturday warned foreign diplomats and other nationals to leave Kyiv, saying its forces would continue strikes on the Ukrainian capital, after a Russian attack damaged the citys Northern Bridge. The Russian Foreign Ministry said the warning followed what it described as Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilians and infrastructure. It said Russian forces []

SRINAGAR: Police in north Kashmirs Baramulla district have recovered Rs 6.70 lakh of the Rs 11.70 lakh allegedly lost by a victim in an online financial fraud case, police said on Saturday. The recovered amount has been refunded to the victim following an investigation involving technical analysis, financial tracking and coordination with the concerned banking []

SRINAGAR: BCCI president Mithun Manhas has assured continued support to the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), saying the Union Territory has sufficient talent to produce more players at the national level. Speaking in Kashmir, Manhas highlighted the emergence of Baramulla-born pacer Auqib Nabi as an example of the regions growing contribution to Indian cricket. []

SRINAGAR: A seven-year-old girl was injured after being attacked by a leopard in the Damhal Hanji Pora area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district, officials said. Quoting an official the news KNO reported that the girl sustained injuries in the leopard attack in Damhal Hanji Pora, Kulgam. He said the girl was shifted to SKIMS Srinagar []

SRINAGAR: Police have arrested two persons in connection with a theft case registered at Police Station Sumbal in north Kashmirs Bandipora district, with the stolen property recovered from the residence of one of the accused, officials said on Saturday. The case was registered after police received a complaint on September 18 regarding the theft of []

SRINAGAR: Vehicular movement along the route of the Wallur Ultra Marathon-3.0 in Bandipora will remain suspended from 5 am to 2 pm on Sunday, October 4, Traffic Police Rural Kashmir said in an advisory issued on Saturday. The restriction will apply to the marathon route stretching from BSF Headquarters, Maddar Bandipora, to NHPC Pethkote and []

SRINAGAR: The Central University of Kashmir has relieved an Associate Professor heading its Department of Chemistry of all departmental and official responsibilities following student protests over allegations that he repeatedly made lewd and objectionable remarks towards female students. Dr Chinnappan Bhaskar has been attached to the office of the Dean Academic Affairs and relieved of []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmirs government recruitment machinery has processed more than 21 lakh applications and collected nearly Rs 114 crore in fees over the past three financial years and the period since April 2026, but a separate set of government figures shows that only 7,580 selections have been finalised by the two principal recruiting agencies []

SRINAGAR: India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the mens cricket gold-medal match at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday to retain the title. India, the defending champions, posted 211 for six after being sent in to bat, with Abhishek Sharma smashing 61 off 28 balls before Tilak Varma produced a late assault with an []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir has sanctioned in-situ promotion to the higher standard pay scale for 11 teaching officials of Kashmir Division, subject to verification of their service records and fulfilment of prescribed eligibility conditions. The benefit has been granted under the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Higher Standard Pay Scale Scheme) Rules, []

SRINAGAR: The Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment and outlined complaint mechanisms available to students, scholars, employees, visitors and trainees under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013. The university said complaints of sexual harassment can be lodged with any member of its Internal Committee (IC), []

SRINAGAR: Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhadarwah has ordered an enquiry into the alleged assault on a Class 2nd student by the Principal of Al-Mizan Academy Bhadarwah. According to an order, it has come to the notice of the undersigned through social media platforms that the Principal, Al-Mizan Academy Bhadarwah, has beaten a Class 2nd student badly []

SRINAGAR: Rest of India reached 120 for two at lunch on the third day of the Irani Cup against Jammu and Kashmir at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar on Saturday, taking their overall lead to 79 runs. Sanat Sangwan was unbeaten on 52 after completing his half-century, while Saransh Jain was not out on 21. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has cleared a proposal to raise the superannuation age of Judicial Officers from 60 to 62 years, with retrospective effect proposed from March 2026, officials said. The proposal was cleared by the Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the Law, Justice and []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Protection Department has advised birdwatchers, wildlife photographers and visitors against sharing exact locations, GPS coordinates or other identifiable details of migratory bird congregations on social media. The advisory was issued by the Office of the Range Officer, Lakes Range Hokersar, Wetlands Division, Srinagar, ahead of the seasonal arrival of []

SRINAGAR: A joint search operation continued for the second day on Saturday for three people reported missing after an Alto car skidded off the Zanskar road and fell into a river in Kargil district on Monday evening. Teams from the Ladakh Police, Army and local volunteers were conducting searches in the river and surrounding areas []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police have warned students and parents against cybercriminals using fake university admission messages to pressure victims into making payments or sharing sensitive personal information. The advisory cautions that fraudsters may misuse university branding and lure students with claims of limited seats, urgent deadlines and short-term offers to create a sense of []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Roller Sports Association (JKRSA) will organise the Jammu District Roller Skating Championship 2026 at MA Stadium, Jammu, from October 9 to 11. The three-day championship will feature competitions in various roller sports events, providing young athletes with an opportunity to compete and showcase their skills. The event will also serve []

SRINAGAR: The Army detained a 17-year-old girl from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) after she crossed the Line of Control (LoC) in the Nowshera area of Rajouri district, officials said. The woman, identified as Samiya Azeem, daughter of Mohd Azeem and a resident of Khuiretta in PoJK, was intercepted by an Army patrol in the []

SRINAGAR: Seven people, including two children, were injured after a passenger auto overturned following a collision with a load carrier on the Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch National Highway 144A in the Narian area of Rajouri district on Friday. An official said that the passenger auto overturned after colliding with the load carrier, leaving all seven occupants injured. He []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir recovered from 37 for four to post 278 all out and secure a 41-run first-innings lead over Rest of India on the second day of the Irani Cup at Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium on Friday. Rest of India, who were dismissed for 237 on the opening day, reached 24 for one in their []

SRINAGAR: As vocational trainers in Jammu and Kashmir continued their protest for the ninth consecutive day on Friday, a vocational trainer from Kupwara, Bashir Ahmad Gojri, died after suffering a cardiac arrest. Mohammad Asif, a vocational trainer said that Gojri was working at a Government High School in Kupwara and had been under considerable stress []

SRINAGAR: Two limestone mineral blocks in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir have been successfully auctioned through the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, marking the first such auction of mineral blocks in the Union Territory through the ministry. The two blocks, Koot-Kapran and Wantrag, are located in Dooru tehsil of Anantnag district. The Koot-Kapran []

SRINAGAR: The United States has deployed two additional Patriot missile batteries to Saudi Arabia and Qatar to protect key oil and gas facilities, according to Axios, which cited two US officials and a regional source. One battery was deployed to Saudi Arabia to protect an oil facility, while the other was sent to Qatar to []

SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Friday sealed eight premises across the citys South and West zones during an enforcement drive against unauthorised pet clinics and unlicensed animal breeding facilities. The action was carried out under Order No. 1142 issued by the Joint Commissioner (Administration), SMC, which directed joint inspection teams to check unregulated []

SRINAGAR: A truck skidded off the road and rolled into a nallah at Rasool Mod on the Zojila road in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Friday evening, with the driver escaping unhurt, reports said. The truck, bearing registration number JK04J-5692, was being driven by Yawar Ahmad Kullow when the accident took place. The vehicle sustained []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Friday arrested two alleged drug peddlers in separate naka-checking operations and recovered charas-like substances from their possession, officials said. At Sarnal Chowk, a police team from Police Post Sherbagh intercepted and arrested Danish Ahmad Shah, son of Abdul Rahim Shah and a resident of Khanawari, Mattan. Police []

SRINAGAR: The maximum permissible speed for trains on the 111-km Katra-Banihal section has been raised from 75 kmph to 100 kmph, enabling the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express to cross the Chenab and Anji railway bridges at the higher speed for the first time, officials said. The speed trial was conducted on October 2 using train []