SRINAGAR: A total of 10 accused have been chargesheeted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with the trafficking of a minor Bangladeshi girl from across the eastern border into Odisha. In its chargesheet filed before its special court in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the agency has charged the accused for luring the girl with the []

SRINAGAR: While the night temperature improved across the valley, the weatherman here has predicted dry weather conditions till December 05. Nothing significant is expected in Jammu and Kashmir till December 5th, Mukhtar Ahmad, Director Meteorological Department (MeT), said. Meanwhile, the valley experienced an improvement in the night temperature with the mercury in Gulmarg, a famous []

SRINAGAR: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has expressed concern over what it says is a rising atmosphere of harassment faced by students and labourers in different parts of the country following the recent attack in Delhi. In a statement issued in Srinagar, CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami said that while those involved in the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Pensioners Organisation Forum (JKPOF) held a one-day convention in Srinagar, presided over by Abdul Qayoom Mani. The meeting raised concerns over the Eighth Pay Commissions terms of reference and provisions of the Finance Bill 2025, which, according to them, have created serious apprehensions among pensioners across India. Forums President and former []

SRINAGAR: Apni Party President and former minister, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday voiced serious concern over the growing trend of educated youth being drawn towards radicalisation and terror-related activities, calling it an alarming development that warrants urgent and honest introspection. Authorities must investigate why even well-educated youth are being influenced to join terrorist activities, []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reviewed the progress of major development works in Ganderbal and inaugurated a series of road, power and water supply projects across the district, while also laying the foundation stones for multiple high-value infrastructure schemes aimed at improving civic amenities and expanding winter tourism. The Chief Minister inaugurated the []

SRINAGAR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday arrested Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, Chairman of the Al Falah Group and Managing Trustee of the Al Falah Charitable Trust, in connection with an alleged money-laundering racket linked to fake accreditation claims, diversion of funds, and massive financial irregularities. ED said, Siddiqui was taken into custody under Section 19 []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced planned shutdowns of key 33 KV lines, which will affect power supply to several areas in the coming days. A shutdown of the 33 KV BeminaFateh Kadal line on November 20, 2025 will keep the Fateh katal and Khayam receiving stations offline. Residents of []

SRINAGAR: A fire broke out on Tuesday at Rutba Diagnostic Centre, located near District Hospital Handwara, causing partial damage to the facility. The centre, owned by Javid Ahmad of Nutnoosa, caught fire suddenly, prompting an immediate response from Fire and Emergency Services, police personnel, and residents. The joint efforts helped contain the blaze swiftly, preventing []

SRINAGAR: A teenager from Narbal was critically injured in a road traffic accident at Umarabad on Tuesday evening and was brought to JVC Hospital Bemina for treatment. Hospital officials said the injured boy has been identified as Faizan Ahmad son of Fayaz Ahmad Tabardah, aged 15 years, and a native of Narbal. He was shifted []

SRINAGAR: A woman sustained injuries on Tuesday after being hit by a vehicle at Main Chowk Chadoora in central Kashmirs Budgam district. According to locals present at the spot, the woman was struck while crossing the busy intersection, which witnesses say has seen frequent traffic congestion during peak hours. The impact left her with visible []

SRINAGAR: As the mercury plummets to sub-zero, peak power demand in Kashmir has crossed 1900 Megawatts mark while the power generation from local plants has reduced by nearly 75 percent. Officials informed that in the past 24 hours, there was a peak power load of 1925 MWs in the Kashmir division. However, there was an []

SRINAGAR: A traffic police personnel died of a suspected cardiac arrest in the Chee area of South Kashmirs Anantnag district on Tuesday morning, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Munner Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Anantnag. He was found lying unconscious at his residence. He was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital, where []

SRINAGAR: Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu has registered 9,427 cancer cases over the last five years (20202024), revealing a worrying rise in cancer incidence across the region. The data, paints a concerning picture, particularly about late-stage diagnoses and the prevalence of certain cancers in specific demographics. Of the total 9,427 cases reported at GMC Jammu, []

SRINAGAR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday morning launched widespread searches at nearly 25 locations, including several sites in Delhi, as part of its probe into Al Falah University. Sources said that the searchestargeting university trustees, associated persons, and linked entities began around 5 am. Al Falah University has come under scrutiny after investigators found []

SRINAGAR: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday carried out coordinated predawn raids at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley. Official sources said that, raids are being conducted in Srinagar, Anantnag and Kulgam, in connection with an ongoing terror conspiracy investigation linked to a doctor. Official sources also said that raids are also underway inside []

SRINAGAR: A committee constituted by the Jammu and Kashmir Government has pointed out that the Jammu and Kashmir Town Planning Act-1963 lacks key provisions for the formulation of Town Planning Schemes (TPS). The committee, headed by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir and comprising senior officials from the administration, Housing and Urban Development Department, and Law, Justice and []

SRINAGAR: The much-delayed Sanat Nagar flyover project in Srinagar has missed yet another completion deadline, with officials indicating that the timeline is likely to be extended by about a week to allow finishing works to be completed. Officials said that the government officers heading the project and overseeing the inauguration are currently in Delhi, while []

SRINAGAR: The Fiction Writers Guild on Sunday held its 347th session at Abi Guzar in Srinagar, where writers, poets, scholars, and readers gathered to pay homage to Faiyaz Dilber, the distinguished poet, theatre activist, journalist, novelist, short story writer, and researcher who passed away recently at a Srinagar hospital after a brief illness. The session []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Joint Board of Officers to identify the balance equal value of land to be transferred to the Ministry of Defence in place of 139.04 acres of land at Tattoo Ground, according to a Government Order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) on Monday. As per []

SRINAGAR: Following the November 10, Red Fort blast in New Delhi, that left more than 10 persons dead, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir regions have increased the vigil by launching extensive search and combing operations to ensure public safety. An official said that security forces are on high alert. Frisking has been intensified in []

SRINAGAR: The Drug Controller in Shopian, South Kashmir, today sealed a medical shop for violating the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and State Drug Controller regulations on prescription drug management. Acting on information from Shopian Police, a team from the Drug Control Department conducted a surprise inspection and found serious discrepancies in the pharmacys records. Officials []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday attended the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) in Faridabad, Haryana, held under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah. The meeting opened with tributes and a two-minute silence in memory of the victims of the car bomb blast near Red []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Power Transmission Corporation Limited (JKPTCL) has announced a 14-day shutdown of a 20 MVA transformer at the 220 MVA, 132/33kV Grid Substation, Kishtwar Katarsoma, from November 18 to December 1, 2025. The shutdown is aimed at augmenting the substations capacity from 40 MVA to 70 MVA. During this period, power supply []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, also Chairman of the JK Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB), today sanctioned and released Rs 30.14 crore for direct online transfer to eligible construction workers under key welfare schemes of the Board. The funds have been distributed to all Assistant Labour Commissioners for immediate credit into the []

SRINAGAR: Police have arrested a woman accused of orchestrating a long-running cheating racket across several districts of Kashmir, following a carefully coordinated operation by police station Lal Bazar in Srinagar that traced her to a hotel in the city of Jalandhar in Punjab. The accused, identified as Asmat Jan, also known as Taboo, a local []

SRINAGAR: Police in Pulwama arrested two long-term absconders in separate operations on Monday, continuing their drive to trace and detain individuals evading the legal process for years. Officials said that Kakapora Police arrested Nazir Ahmad Dar, known as Rustum, son of Abdul Salam Dar of Katibugh Kakapora. He had been declared a proclaimed offender by []

by Dr Farooq A. Lone Kashmirs white birch, once vital to writing, architecture, culture, and medicine, has largely disappeared from the valley floor, raising concerns about heritage loss and ecological change White Birch Tree, locally known as Burza Kul, is yet another fascinating element of arboreal vegetation closely linked to the history, culture and heritage []

SRINAGAR: Security was tightened at the Jammu railway station on Monday after the recent busting of a terror module, even as police in Poonch announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for actionable information about the presence or movement of militants in the border district. Official sources said that police and paramilitary personnel conducted surprise []

SRINAGAR: Bangladeshs ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by the countrys International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka, following a months-long trial that found her guilty of crimes against humanity relating to last years violent crackdown on student-led protests. The verdict was delivered in Hasinas absence, as she has been living in exile []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed profound grief over the fatal bus accident in Medina, Saudi Arabia, which involved several Indian nationals. In a message posted on social media, he extended his condolences to the families of those who died and wished a speedy recovery for the injured. Deeply saddened by the accident in []

SRINAGAR: Police on Monday arrested a drug peddler during naka checking at Malkha Chowk in Nowhatta and recovered a large quantity of contraband from his possession. Officials said a team from Police Station Nowhatta intercepted a suspect during routine checking. During the search, 3.40 kilograms of a charas-like substance and 12 tramadol injections were recovered. []

SRINAGAR: Member Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday visited Ujala Hospital to enquire about the condition of those injured in the blast inside Nowgam police station last week. Speaking to reporters after the visit, he questioned what he described as serious lapses inside the police station and demanded a transparent investigation. Ruhullah said sensitive []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic accident involving a bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims in Medina, Saudi Arabia, early this morning. He extended his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the mishap. According to initial reports, the accident occurred []

Starting with a single poster, Kashmirs police followed the faintest dots to uncover a sophisticated terror module involving well-placed professionals, held responsible for the devastating Delhi blast that killed 13 innocent people. As the multi-agency investigation unfolds, a dumbfounded Kashmir finds itself reliving a crisis it believed had finally faded after many years of peace, []

SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat and IGP Kashmir on Monday visited the Gazaliabad HMT Srinagar residence of Senior Grade Constable Ajaz Ahmad Mir, who was among the nine personnel killed in the Nowgam Police Station blast. The officers met the family members of the deceased constable and conveyed condolences on behalf of the Police []

SRINAGAR: At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims are believed to have lost their lives after a bus transporting devotees from Mecca to Madinah crashed into a diesel tanker in the early hours of Monday. The collision took place at approximately 1.30 am IST in an area identified as Mufrihat, according to a report by the []

SRINAGAR: From Kupwara to Kulgam, from Budgam to Srinagars outskirts, an immense wave of grief swept across Kashmir on Saturday as families received the bodies of the nine people killed in the accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station late Friday night. The victims included police officers, forensic personnel, a revenue official, two crime-branch photographers, a []

SRINAGAR: The City Crime Branch (CCB) has dismantled a major interstate racket involved in manufacturing and supplying adulterated ghee package in counterfeit Nandini-branded sachets and bottles, with four suspects arrested and goods worth Rs 1.26 crore seized, according to Deccan Herald. CCB officials said the accused were producing adulterated ghee in Tamil Nadu using a []

SRINAGAR: Anantnag Police on Sunday arrested three youth accused of intimidating locals in Kokernag by displaying toy-like weapons and allegedly issuing threats inside a house in Hiller village. Police said the action followed credible input that a group was moving through the area with fake firearms and creating panic among inhabitants. According to officials, Police []

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will chair the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council on Monday, November 17, in Faridabad, Haryana, officials said. As per sources, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is likely to attend the meeting along with senior officials of the Union Territory administration. Meanwhile, []

SRINAGAR: A 20-year-old youth lost his life in an accidental mishap involving a JCB machine in the Chandak area of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Officials said that the deceased has been identified as Tahir Hussain, son of Mohd Mushtaq, a resident of Sundri Sawjian. They said the youth came under a []

SRINAGAR: A dramatic opening day in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D clash saw 16 wickets tumble, leaving Hyderabad struggling at 88 for 6 after dismissing Jammu and Kashmir for 170 in Vadodara on Sunday. Pacer Auqib Nabi continued his standout season, claiming 3 for 30 to put the visitors under pressure as they trailed []

SRINAGAR: A 23-year-old youth from Pulwama died due to electrocution on Sunday while working on a high-density plantation project in the district. An official said that the deceased has been identified as Uzair Gulzar, son of Gulzar Ahmad, a resident of Trich Pulwama. They said the youth received a fatal electric shock during installation work []

SRINAGAR: A 25-year-old student from Jammu and Kashmir was found dead under unexplained circumstances at a paying guest accommodation in Vadodaras Fatehgunj area, prompting concern among residents and students in the neighbourhood, reports appearing in the media said. According to details available with the police, the student, Gatik Ajaykumar Das, had been staying at Sky []

SRINAGAR: The Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday condemned the deadly blast near Delhis Red Fort and the accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station, urging the nation to respond with compassion, restraint and renewed commitment to dialogue. During the partys executive committee meeting, PDP President Mehbooba Mufti expressed profound grief over both incidents, which together claimed []

SRINAGAR: National Investigation Agency on Sunday said that in a major breakthrough in the Red Fort area car bomb blast case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kashmiri resident who had conspired with the suicide bomber to carry out the attack which claimed 10 innocent lives and left around 25 others injured. The []

SRINAGAR: Police on Sunday said that it has successfully apprehended two truck drivers involved in a tragic hit-and-run Road Traffic Accident (RTA) that occurred on the intervening night of Friday near the Walnut Factory, Qazigund. The police said that in the incident, a scooty rider, Mohd Iqbal Sheikh (40), resident of Qewa Qazigund, lost his []

SRINAGAR: National Conference MP for Srinagar, Agha Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, on Sunday launched a sharp counter to Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs claim that he had committed political suicide during the Budgam bypoll, asserting that he neither seeks an Assembly seat nor intends to join the Union Territory legislature. Speaking to reporters and later addressing party []

SRINAGAR: MLA Pulwama Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on Sunday visited the family of Javaid Mansoor Rather, also known as Mubashir Mansoor, the Crime Branch photographer from Hari Parigam who was among the nine personnel killed in the accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station earlier this week. Para met the deceaseds parents, wife, and young daughter, offering condolences []