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SRINAGAR: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered preparations for a large-scale military operation across the occupied West Bank following a shooting near Hebron on October 23 that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others. According to The Guardian, Netanyahu directed security forces to cordon off Hebron and prepare for wider restrictions across the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has denotified nine buildings which had been declared as subsidiary jails at different points of time. In a notification issued by the Home Department, the Government has withdrawn the designation of subsidiary jail from nine buildings along with their premises. As per details, these buildings are in Budgam, Sopore, []

SRINAGAR: The District Magistrate Pulwama, Kuldeep Krishan Sidha, has prohibited mining and extraction of sand, bajri, boulders and other minerals from the restricted reaches upstream and downstream of all bridges in the district to protect public infrastructure and prevent risks to human life. The order, issued on October 22, 2026, directs the Geology and Mining []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Bank has enhanced the group personal accident insurance cover for permanent Jammu and Kashmir Government employees from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 1 crore under a five-year agreement signed with the government. Separately commissioning a new Currency Chest Building at its Regional Business Centre (RBC) in Jammu to strengthen cash distribution []

SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall was recorded at Peer Ki Gali, Sinthan Top and Ahrabal in south Kashmir on Friday, as temperatures dropped in higher-altitude areas, while the Meteorological Centre forecast generally dry weather for most of the Kashmir region between October 25 and 31. Light snowfall was also reported in the upper reaches of Pir Ki []

SRINAGAR: At least 34 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir who travelled to Saudi Arabia for Umrah have been stranded following the suspension of flights, prompting appeals for urgent government intervention to facilitate their safe and early return home. According to the affected pilgrims, they were scheduled to return to Kashmir on October 13 but were []

SRINAGAR: Five days after a Srinagar-bound bus was pelted with stones near Doraha in Punjabs Ludhiana district, Khanna Police on Friday arrested one accused in connection with the incident, while two others remained absconding. Media reports suggest police identified the arrested accused as Abhishek alias Golu, a native of Tadi Ghat village in Uttar Pradeshs []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday condemned reported attacks by Houthi rebels operating from Yemen on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including King Fahd International Airport, and expressed grief over the loss of lives and injuries. In a statement, Abdullah warned that attacks targeting civilians, airports and energy []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Minister Javed Ahmed Rana on Friday called for faster and transparent implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, stressing that all eligible tribal families and traditional forest dwellers must receive their legal entitlements without procedural delays. Rana, who holds the Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment, and Tribal Affairs portfolios, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has designated the courts of the 1st Additional District and Sessions Judge in Jammu and Srinagar as Special Fast Track Courts to try offences under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. The designation was notified by the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs through Notification []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of three officers in the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 97-JK(FCS&CA) of 2026, issued on October 23, Khalil Ahmed, Assistant Director, Poonch, has been assigned the additional charge of Assistant Director, Rajouri, []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed a preventive detention order issued against an Anantnag man under the Public Safety Act (PSA), holding that criminal cases dating back nearly two decades, several of which ended in acquittal, did not establish a sufficient basis for his detention in 2024. Justice Sanjay Parihar, []

SRINAGAR: Indian airline IndiGo has extended the suspension of its flights to and from several Saudi Arabian cities amid security concerns, with services to Riyadh cancelled until October 31 and those to Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah suspended until October 27, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said on Friday. In a post on X, the embassy []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the preventive detention of a Kulgam man booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA), observing that his alleged repeated involvement in 11 cattle theft cases could create fear among local residents and disturb public order. Justice M A Chowdhary dismissed a habeas corpus petition []

SRINAGAR: A balloon bearing the marking of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was recovered near a resort in the Ghou Manhasan area of Jammu on Friday morning, prompting a police search of the surrounding area as a precautionary measure. According to reports, locals spotted the balloon at RR Resort in Mahavir Basti, falling under the jurisdiction []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has quashed a tribunal order imposing a cost of Rs 10,000 on a senior advocate without giving him an opportunity to be heard, holding that the decision violated the principles of natural justice. A Division Bench of Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice MA Chowdhary passed the order []

SRINAGAR: An elderly man was prevented from jumping into the River Jhelum from a footbridge in Srinagar after a man present at the spot intervened and caught hold of him, averting a possible tragedy. Eyewitnesses said that an elderly man was about to jump into the river when the bystander acted swiftly and stopped him []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said his government is making every effort to ensure development across Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that his visit to Beerwah is aimed at advancing development works in the constituency. I am trying my best to bring progress in every area. This was my purpose of coming to Beerwah []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is scheduled to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for developmental projects worth Rs 25 crore during his visit to Budgam on Friday. The Chief Ministers Office announced the programme in a post on X, stating that the projects are intended to strengthen public infrastructure, improve essential services []

by Iftikhar Hakeem Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) is a legitimate and necessary objective. Jammu and Kashmir needs investment, employment, efficient administration and predictable regulatory procedures. But facilitating investment should not require weakening the statutory framework governing land use, building development and environmental protection. The critical question is whether regulatory reform is simplifying approvals or []

by Azhar Yousuf The loss of his beloved father, Abu Ji, in October 2025 brings cherished memories, the shock of bereavement, enduring grief, faith, and the difficult journey towards acceptance. The pain and agony of losing someone close to us, particularly a parent, can be an overwhelming psychological and physical experience, registering in the brain []

SRINAGAR: Two doctors of Kashmiri origin working in the United Kingdom have earned international recognition after their research was selected for an oral presentation at the 2026 Congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) in Munich, Germany. Dr Saalis Maqbool and Dr Abir Aijaz, who work in the Acute Medicine Department at Weston General []

SRINAGAR: The hunger strike by residents of Gurez in north Kashmirs Bandipora district entered its second day on Friday, with protesters demanding improved medical facilities, an inquiry into the deaths of a pregnant woman and her baby, and a reshuffle of the local administration. The protesters are seeking the deployment of four-wheel-drive ambulances in Bagtore, []

SRINAGAR: At least 16 people were killed and 46 others injured after a magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City, in Chinas Xizang region, at 10.33 pm on Thursday, with rescue and relief operations under way in the affected area. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquakes epicentre was about 191 kilometres []

SRINAGAR: Traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained very slow between Dawal in Udhampur and the Marog-Kishtwari Pather stretch due to single-lane road conditions, an uneven surface, vehicle breakdowns and the movement of nomadic herds, the Traffic Police Headquarters said on Thursday. The advisory, covering the period from 4 pm on October 21 []

SRINAGAR: Sri Lanka defeated England by two wickets in a remarkable run chase in the ODI tri-series in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on Thursday, October 22, reaching a target of 430 with one ball remaining. England had set a formidable target after scoring 429 for four in their allotted 50 overs, with captain Harry Brook smashing 202 []

SRINAGAR: A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday at a depth of 173 kilometres, according to seismic data. The earthquake occurred as rescue and recovery operations continued following floods caused by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, damaged hydropower projects and left []

SRINAGAR: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Thursday laid the foundation stone for an open exhibition ground at Melong-Thang in Leh, with the proposed facility aimed at promoting cultural activities, tourism and local enterprise. The ground will provide a venue for exhibitions, trade fairs and community events, including national and international gatherings, Saxena said. It []

SRINAGAR: Police have arrested three persons in connection with an alleged assault on women and theft of livestock at Humpathri in south Kashmirs Kulgam district, recovering 193 sheep and goats worth an estimated Rs 25 lakh, officials said on Thursday. The case was registered after Police Post DK Marg received a written complaint on 8 []

SRINAGAR: India is considering making advanced emergency braking systems (AEBS) compulsory in new car models from October 2030, as the Centre plans to introduce additional vehicle safety requirements to reduce road accidents. According to a Times of India report, cars belonging to models already in production before 2030 would have to comply with the proposed []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced special prizes for local runners in the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon, scheduled to be held in Srinagar on October 25, as the government seeks to encourage greater participation in both the half-marathon and full-marathon categories. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar on Thursday, Omar []

SRINAGAR: Police in Handwara area of north kashmirs Kupwara district on Thursday have attached properties belonging to three accused in connection with a case registered in 2023 at Police Station Handwara under charges including murder, attempt to murder, arson and criminal conspiracy. The action was carried out on Thursday in the presence of revenue officials, []

SRINAGAR: Residents of Gurez in north Kashmirs Bandipora district have launched a hunger strike demanding improved healthcare facilities, an inquiry into the recent deaths of a pregnant woman and her baby, and changes in the local administration. The protesters have demanded the deployment of 44 ambulances in Bagtore, Tulail and Dawar, along with the permanent []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has appointed Additional Deputy Commissioner Reasi Sushil Kesar, JKAS, as Executive Magistrate and Additional District Magistrate within his territorial jurisdiction in Reasi district. The appointment was notified by the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs through Notification S.O. 261, under Section 14(1) and Section 14(2) of the Bharatiya []

SRINAGAR: Traffic restrictions will be imposed on several roads in Srinagar on October 25 in view of the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon 2026, with restrictions on key routes beginning at 5 am and continuing on some stretches until the event concludes, the Traffic Police have said. In an advisory issued on October 21, []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has asked Chief Education Officers across Kashmir to provide details of teachers and Masters who did not apply for transfers under the Annual Transfer Drive (ATD) 2026, specifically requiring information on benchmark disabilities or serious illnesses affecting them or their dependent family members. In a communication dated []

SRINAGAR: The administration in Baramulla has directed all Patwaris in Baramulla and Narwav tehsils to remain present at their respective offices and Patwar Khanas during working hours from October 22, warning that any failure to comply will be viewed seriously. The order, issued by Tehsildar Baramulla on October 21, follows directions from the Deputy Commissioner, []

SRINAGAR: A 40-year-old woman sustained burns over around 70 per cent of her body after her stepson allegedly set her on fire at their residence in Housing Colony, Udhampur, on Wednesday evening, Daily Excelsior reported. The woman, identified as Sushma Devi, wife of Keshav Verma, was taken to District Hospital Udhampur by her family members. []

SRINAGAR: Traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) is likely to remain slow at vulnerable stretches due to single-lane roads, ongoing construction work and the movement of nomadic herds, with the Traffic Police advising commuters to avoid night travel. According to the Traffic Police Headquarters, very slow movement was recorded on NH-44 between 4 []

SRINAGAR: The Food Safety Department in Bandipora has prohibited the sale of Bansal turmeric powder, batch number HP-37, across the district after laboratory testing found the presence of Metanil Yellow, a colouring agent not permitted under food safety regulations. The order, issued on October 21 by Zahoor Ahmad Sheikh, Designated Officer for Food Safety, Bandipora, []

SRINAGAR: The JKSET/LASET 2026 examination, to be conducted by the University of Kashmir (KU) this year, has been rescheduled to 1:30 PM on October 25 across Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh. As per the revised schedule notification issued by the Member Secretary JKSET agency under No. F(Timing/JKSET/LASET-26), dated: 21.10.2026 candidates have been asked to report to []

SRINAGAR: The body of an unidentified woman was found floating in water along Dharap Road in Jammu on Wednesday, reports said. Local residents spotted the body and alerted the authorities, following which a police team reached the scene and initiated legal proceedings. The body is being shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Hospital, Jammu, for []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir have dropped fast bowler Umran Malik from their 15-member squad for the Ranji Trophy match against Baroda, scheduled to be played in Vadodara from October 26 to 29. The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) announced the squad on Wednesday, October 21, following recommendations from the Senior Mens Selection Committee and []

SRINAGAR: The Director General of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS and CA), Jammu, Rajesh Kumar Shavan, has approved the promotion of 64 employees across various categories on the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC). The DPC meeting, chaired by Shavan, was held on Monday and comprised the Special Secretary to the Government, []

SRINAGAR: Two youths were killed after their motorcycle hit a road barricade when a kite string got entangled in its wheel on the National Highway at Sarore in Samba district on Wednesday evening, officials said. An official said that the motorcycle, bearing registration number JK21M 9002, was travelling from Bari Brahmana towards Samba when the []

SRINAGAR: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anantnag has ordered the transfer and posting of eight police officers in the district in the interest of administration and to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of police stations and police posts. According to Order No. 909 of 2026, dated October 21, Inspector Parveez Ahmad (4155/NGO), who was []

SRINAGAR: The State Election Commission of Ladakh has proposed November 21 as the polling date for general elections to all Panchayat Halqas in the Union Territory, with the election process scheduled to conclude by November 30. In a press note issued on October 21, State Election Commissioner Sudhanshu Pandey said the proposed schedule had been []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned additional charge of four District Information Officer (DIO) posts to serving officers, with the arrangements to continue until further orders. As per Government Order No. 53-JK (ID) of 2026, issued by the Information Department on October 21, Mukesh Kumar, Jr. JKAS, who is posted as DIO Reasi, []

SRINAGAR: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has notified 100 constituencies for the regions eight Autonomous Hill Development Councils, increasing the total number of councillors from the existing 52 to 100 under the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (Amendment) Regulation, 2026. The Revenue Department issued the notification, S.O. 290, on October 21, 2026, which was []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has increased the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns, including Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs), from Rs 12,300 to Ra 25,000, with the revised rate effective from October 1, 2026. The decision was formalised through a government order issued by the Health and Medical Education Department at the Civil []