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SRINAGAR: Several legislators, delegations and individuals met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday, raising a range of issues for redressal. Former minister and legislator Abdul Majid Wani, along with former legislator Chaman Lal from Ramban, highlighted key concerns related to their respective constituencies. A delegation of the Indian Institute of Architects, JK Chapter, led by []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday flagged off a Shobha Yatra from Chanakya Chowk Parade in Jammu to mark Bhagwan Parshuram Jayanti. The procession was organised by the Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha to commemorate the life and teachings of Bhagwan Parshuram, regarded as the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Earlier, the Lieutenant Governor paid []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday unveiled the jersey of Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Club (SCC) and reiterated the governments commitment to promoting sports and nurturing youth talent across Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at a function attended by Minister for Youth Services and Sports Satish Sharma, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani and club []

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Budgam district have registered 23 FIRs and arrested 24 individuals as part of an intensified crackdown on illegal mining, officials said. The enforcement drive, conducted across multiple areas, also resulted in the seizure of 45 vehicles allegedly used for unlawful extraction and transportation of minerals, underscoring efforts to curb violations. []

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Friday directed officials to resolve all pending issues at the 60 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Noorbagh by May 31 to ensure its full operationalisation. Chairing a high-level review of major sewerage projects in Kashmir, the Divisional Commissioner emphasised the need to address electricity supply constraints, leakages []

SRINAGAR: Posting doctored videos, hate speech, or communally sensitive content on social media in Jammu district will invite strict legal action, including imprisonment of up to three years, officials said on Friday. District Magistrate Jammu, Rakesh Minhas, has issued a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, banning the []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party president Syed Muhammad Altaf Bukhari on Friday accused the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of misleading people on key issues, including restoration of statehood and Article 370. Speaking on the sidelines of a joining function here, Altaf Bukhari said that those joining his party from []

SRINAGAR: A recently constructed pedestrian footbridge in Mehjoor Nagar area of Srinagar has come under scrutiny after reports of theft, vandalism, and safety concerns, including missing metal components and tampering with electrical infrastructure. The footbridge, built at a reported cost of Rs 4.95 crore by the Lakes and Rivers Waterways Development (LRWD) under the Srinagar []

SRINAGAR: Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani has become the richest person in Asia, surpassing Mukesh Ambani following a strong rise in shares of his conglomerate. According to the latest billionaire rankings, Adanis net worth stands at USD 92.6 billion, ahead of Ambanis USD 90.8 billion. Adani is currently ranked 19th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has appointed 20 officers as Executive Magistrates in District Reasi under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, in a move aimed at strengthening administrative and law-and-order mechanisms at the district level. According to a notification issued by the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary []

SRINAGAR: Traffic Police Rural Kashmir has issued an advisory in view of a Mega Rally under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan being organised by the District Administration Handwara on April 17, 2026. The advisory stated that vehicular movement in Handwara town will remain regulated during the event, and motorists have been advised to avoid unnecessary []

SRINAGAR: India and Austria on Thursday strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists last year in Kashmir and called for coordinated global efforts to counter terrorism, including cross-border networks and radicalisation. The issue figured prominently during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, marking the first visit by []

Across Kashmirs villages and cities, broken marriages are leaving behind fractured lives, struggling children, and a community quietly reckoning with the rising tide of divorce, reports Babra Wani The Bhat household in a remote village of South Kashmir had waited years for this moment. In 2016, the familys only son was finally to be married, []

by Syed Ahfadul Mujtaba A police officer reflects on how neglect, inconsistency, and eroding civic discipline gradually transform ordered societies into wastelands, drawing from literature, history, and administrative experience I still recall the quiet, almost meditative power of Joseph Addison, the early eighteenth-century essayist and co-founder of The Spectator, whose prose shaped much of modern []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department said admissions to Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes (FYUGP) and Integrated Postgraduate Programmes for the 202627 academic session will be conducted on the basis of Class 12 merit, without CUET. In an advance admission awareness notice, the department said all undergraduate admissions across government degree colleges in the Union []

SRINAGAR: The rapid conversion of agricultural land into horticulture across Kashmir is emerging as a serious concern, with experts warning that the trend could leave the Valley heavily, if not entirely, dependent on other states for its staple food, particularly rice. A directorate-level retired officer of the Agriculture Department said that Kashmir is already facing []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Thursday forecast generally cloudy conditions with intermittent spells of light rain and thundershowers across Jammu and Kashmir till April 19, with a possibility of gusty winds and hailstorms at isolated places. An official of the MeT department said that from April 17 to 19, the weather is likely to []

SRINAGAR: The world-famous Tulip Garden in Srinagar on Thursday concluded its annual show on a high note, recording a footfall of over 3.82 lakh visitors and generating Rs 3.6 crore in ticket revenue. An official incharge of the garden said that Thursday marked the last day of the show, which remained open for 32 days []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has announced multiple scheduled shutdowns of 33 kV transmission lines on April 18, 19 and 21, 2026, to facilitate essential maintenance works. On April 18, the 33 kV Khanyar line will remain shut from 10 a.m to 3 p.m., affecting power supply in Khanyar, []

SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump has announced a 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, describing it as a significant step toward peace and claiming it would mark the 10th conflict he has helped resolve. Trump said he held excellent discussions with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which both []

SRINAGAR: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Thursday distributed appointment letters to 313 newly recruited district-cadre employees at a Rozgar Mela. This was the second such event in three days, following a similar programme in Kargil on April 14 where around 200 candidates received job letters. The recruits were selected through exams conducted by the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has extended the deadline for filing appeals before the GST Appellate Tribunal, providing relief to taxpayers and simplifying the process. According to a notification issued by the Finance Department, taxpayers who received appealable orders before April 1, 2026, can now file their appeals up to June 30, 2026. For []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured the Lok Sabha that no state will face discrimination in the delimitation process linked to the womens reservation law, urging political parties to support the reform in the national interest. He said the proportion of parliamentary seats allocated to states will remain unchanged, and any increase in []

SRINAGAR: A young driver was killed in a road accident near Semari Army Post in Karnah area of north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Thursday. The accident occurred when a Maruti Suzuki vehicle bearing registration number JK04A-9283 lost control near Semari while traveling from Teetwal towards Seemari, according to reports. The vehicle skidded off the road []

SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said that the current Generation Z in the region is highly aware and well-informed, and can achieve significant progress if provided a supportive platform free from fear. Speaking at the partys Kath Baath interaction programme in Baramulla, she expressed optimism about []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday appealed to authorities to allow jailed Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid to meet his critically ill father on humanitarian grounds. The appeal was made after Mirwaiz visited Khazir Mohammad Sheikh, father of Engineer Rashid, at SMHS Hospital in Srinagar, where he is undergoing treatment. Mirwaiz said the family was []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said women farmers are central to food security and agricultural development, asserting that women-led development is a key priority under ongoing empowerment initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the Women Farmers Conference organised by Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) in Srinagar, the Lieutenant Governor said the global []

SRINAGAR: The Centre on Thursday introduced the Womens Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, triggering a heated exchange in the ongoing special session of Parliament. Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moved the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to provide one-third reservation for women in legislative bodies. The []

SRINAGAR: Parts of Kashmir are likely to experience a fresh spell of unstable weather, with rain and thunderstorms expected to continue till evening, according to meteorological forecasts. Officials said gusty winds are likely to accompany rainfall at several locations, while isolated hailstorms cannot be ruled out in some areas. The Nowcast issued at 1530 hours []

SRINAGAR: The district administration Baramulla in northern part of Kashmir has deployed three magistrates as Haj officers to facilitate pilgrims from Baramulla district for the upcoming Haj pilgrimage commencing April 18, 2026. An official said that additional Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, designated Tehsildar Sopore Sheikh Tariq, Tehsildar Pattan Haroon Ul Rashid, and Tehsildar Baramulla Anamul Maqbool []

SRINAGAR: Six alleged drug peddlers were arrested and over 13 kg of charas, along with a small quantity of heroin, was seized in multiple operations across Anantnag district of south Kashmir, police said on Thursday. According to a police spokesperson, five cases have been registered in connection with the crackdown carried out at different locations []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has set a target of 2 lakh registrations under the Prime Ministers Internship Scheme (PMIS), with directions issued to significantly expand both enrolment and internship opportunities to bridge the gap between demand and availability. The direction was issued as Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo reviewed the implementation of PMIS and outlined measures []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday ordered a fresh reshuffle in the Transport Department, transferring and posting three Assistant Regional Transport Officers (ARTOs) across the Kashmir division with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 30-JK(TR) of 2026 issued by the Transport Department, Civil Secretariat, Mehnaz Chisti (JKAS) has been transferred from []

SRINAGAR: A 60-year-old man died after a stone fell and struck him in the Charunda area of Uri sector in north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Thursday morning. The incident occurred while the man was grazing livestock in the area, according to reports. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Shafi Jinder, son of Shera Jinder, a []

SRINAGAR: Three residential structures were damaged after a fire broke out in the Alamgari Bazar area of Srinagar on Thursday morning, officials said. Fire and Emergency Services said the State Fire Control Room in Batamaloo received a call about the incident, after which fire tenders from Nowshera, Safakadal, Rainawari, Syed Hameed Pora and headquarters were []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Wednesday commenced registration for the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 across the country, witnessing a heavy rush of devotees on the first day. The pilgrimage is scheduled to begin on July 3 and conclude on August 28 this year. A bank spokesman said nearly 6,000 yatris registered on []

A Poonch village that breathes Kashmiri culture carries within its ruins a fort that once stopped a world-conquering empire, reports Syed Shadab Ali Gillani, who spent many days locating the fort that was key to Kashmirs defence The trek down from the Pir Panjal into Poonch ends at Loran. It is the first village a []

by Syed Nasrullah Rashid Allama Anwar Shah Kashmiris life traced a journey from Kashmir to Deoband, shaping Islamic scholarship through teaching, reform, and an enduring intellectual and spiritual legacy. The story of Allama Anwar Shah Kashmiri (18751933) does not begin with his birth alone; it is anchored in a deeper civilisational memory that stretches back []

SRINAGAR: Buying a car has always involved balancing budget and practicality. But today, with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), this balance has become more nuanced. Buyers are no longer just comparing pricesthey are evaluating upfront costs vs long-term operating costs, especially when choosing between ICE SUVs like the Kia Seltos and EV SUVs like []

SRINAGAR: Delhi Public School Srinagar has reported a landmark performance in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 examinations, securing the top three positions and achieving a 100 per cent pass rate. According to the school administration, multiple students shared the top ranks, reflecting a high level of academic performance across the batch. []

SRINAGAR: National Conference President and former JK Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that wars only lead to destruction and urged neighbouring countries to understand that lasting peace is the only way forward. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony of the renovated War Memorial at the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) regiment at Rangreth []

SRINAGAR: Controlled Atmosphere (CA) cold storage units across Jammu and Kashmir are once again proving their importance for apple growers, as farmers continue to fetch encouraging returns despite recent fluctuations in market rates. Growers said that although apple prices witnessed a dip for a brief period of one to two weeks last month, the rates []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have recorded a negative variation of over 17 percent in power requirement in the month of February during peak hours. According to the official documents showing the anticipated power supply position v/s actual power supply position (Provisional) of Northern Region during the month of February-2026 states that in Jammu []

SRINAGAR: Routine classwork in higher secondary schools in Sopore will resume from tomorrow (Thursday) after a day-long disruption. Joint Director School Education Department North Kashmir Hakeem Tanvir, after taking a review of a vandalized school said that destruction of the property was deeply unfortunate and had affected the functioning of classrooms. This institute is for []

SRINAGAR : Police in north Kashmirs Sopore have registered an FIR against unidentified individuals for spreading rumours and misleading information on social media platforms with the intent to disturb public peace, officials said on Wednesday. An official said that FIR No. 93/2026 has been lodged at Police Station Sopore under relevant sections. Investigation into the []

SRINAGAR: Defying all odds with courage and consistency, a visually impaired girl from Srinagar has scripted an inspiring success story by securing 95 per cent marks in the recently declared CBSE class 10 examinations, proving that determination knows no barriers. Zainab Bilal, a completely visually impaired student from Badshah Nagar, Natipora in Srinagar, scored 475 []

SRINAGAR: If Parliament approves the proposed legislations on the delimitation of Lok Sabha and State Assembly constituencies, the Jammu & Kashmirs Assembly seats will undergo delimitation for the sixth time. According to official documents, assembly seats in Jammu Kashmir have previously been delimited in 1957, 1966, 1975, 1995 and 2022. In 1951, Jammu Kashmir witnessed []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday unveiled the renovated war memorial at the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) Regimental Centre in Rangreth, Srinagar, marking the regiments 78th Raising Day. The refurbished memorial at the JAKLI Regimental Centre, located near the Old Airfield in Srinagar, was inaugurated during a ceremony attended by officials and []

SRINAGAR: In the annual administrative reshuffle, Syed Haamid Bukhari, an officer of the Indian Corporate Law Service, has been appointed as Registrar of Companies (ROC) for the Union Territories of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. According to official sources, Bukhari, a 2016 UPSC Civil Services Examination qualifier, is a native []

SRINAGAR: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has flagged multiple academic, regulatory and administrative deficiencies in the functioning of the University of Jammu, including running courses without mandatory approvals. The CAG recommended corrective measures and said that the university should strengthen its affiliation process to ensure that only institutions meeting regulatory norms are []