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SRINAGAR: A passenger bus crash on Indonesias main island of Java has killed at least 16 people, with officials reporting 18 others injured, many critically. Millennium Post cited search and rescue chief Budiono, who confirmed the inter-province bus carrying 34 passengers lost control on a toll road near Semarang, striking a concrete barrier before overturning []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet, chaired by CM Omar Abdullah, is scheduled to meet on Monday to take key policy decisions, including approval of a land allotment policy for flood-affected families and a proposed Rs 118 crore financial infusion for cooperative banks, official sources said. The Cabinet meeting will be held at the Civil []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir witnessed largely dry weather conditions on Saturday, with no snowfall reported in the plains, in line with earlier forecasts, as relatively higher temperatures prevented snow formation at lower elevations. Weather observers said the major Western Disturbance that influenced the region over the past few days has largely moved out, significantly reducing []

SRINAGAR: In a significant boost to biomedical research in Kashmir, the Molecular Virology Laboratory at Sri Pratap College, under Cluster University Srinagar, has secured research funding exceeding Rs 1 crore from the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), one of Indias most competitive national funding bodies. The grant has been approved under ANRFs Advanced Research Grant []

SRINAGAR: Paddy procurement in the Jammu region has reached an all-time high during the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 202526, with procurement crossing 4.47 lakh quintals, surpassing all previous records and underlining increased farmer participation under the Minimum Support Price mechanism. Official data show that procurement operations, which will continue until December 31, have already []

SRINAGAR: The funeral of Sharif Osman Hadi, the 32-year-old youth leader whose killing has triggered widespread unrest across Bangladesh, was held on Saturday amid unprecedented security arrangements, underscoring the volatile political climate gripping the country, Dhaka media reported. Thousands gathered at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad complex on Manik Mia Avenue to attend []

SRINAGAR: All three persons who were stranded in the Peer Ki Gali area of Poonch district due to adverse weather conditions were safely rescued on Sunday. Officials said that upon receiving information about the persons being stuck in the high altitude area, a rescue operation was launched under the supervision of the Sub Divisional Police []

SRINAGAR: A family from Srinagar has appealed to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to terminate Tehsildar Nusrat Aziz from service, alleging that she was involved in a major land fraud case in Sempora under Pantachowk Tehsil. The family said the officer, who has remained attached for years during the investigation, must face dismissal along with cessation []

SRINAGAR: An unusual spell of winter weather swept across large parts of Saudi Arabia this week, bringing snowfall, heavy rain and plunging temperatures to regions more commonly associated with arid heat and desert landscapes. Snow was reported on Wednesday and Thursday in northern parts of the Kingdom, dramatically altering the appearance of mountain ranges in []

SRINAGAR: Amid a heightened security alert, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday recovered a Chinese-made telescope of assault rifle from the Sidra area of Jammu district. Official sources said that the suspicious equipment was detected during routine surveillance and checking near the high security zone. Following the recovery, senior police officials rushed to the spot []

SRINAGAR: A total of 97 flights were cancelled and over 200 were delayed due to low visibility conditions amid fog at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Sunday. An official said 48 arrivals and 49 departures were cancelled at the airport. According to the latest information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24, more than 200 []

SRINAGAR: In view of the prevailing climatic and road conditions, Traffic Police Rural Kashmir on Sunday issued an advisory regulating vehicular movement on hilly roads across the Valley. As per the advisory issued by the office of the Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic Rural Kashmir, movement on hilly roads shall be permitted strictly in accordance []

SRINAGAR: A balloon bearing SGA Pakistan markings was found on Sunday in Pacholi village of Samba district, sources said. As per sources, the balloon was first spotted by a Village Defence Guard (VDG) member, who immediately alerted the local police. A police team from Police Station Purmandal rushed to the spot soon after receiving the []

SRINAGAR: Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport were badly hit on Sunday due to adverse weather conditions, leading to the cancellation of 15 flights till 1:00 pm, officials said. An official at Srinagar Airport said that around 15 arrival and departure flights were cancelled due to bad weather at the airport. Poor visibility and unfavourable []

SRINAGAR: The first-ever foodgrain freight train of the Food Corporation of India onSunday reached the Anantnag Goods Terminal, marking a major boost to food security and logistics in Kashmir. Divisional Manager FCI Kashmir, KL Mina, stated that the train from Punjab carried approximately 1,384 tonnes of food grains in 21 wagons. He said that 21 []

SRINAGAR: Srinagar Municipal Corporation has suspended a Sanitary Inspector after a video showing the relocation of a mother dog and her puppies in Hyderpora went viral and sparked widespread criticism. The incident unfolded in Shah Anwar Colony, where inhabitants said they had repeatedly requested the relocation of more than five puppies along with their mother, []

SRINAGAR: Health authorities on Sunday issued an appeal to all parents across Jammu and Kashmir to ensure that children below five years of age receive polio drops at the designated vaccination centres. The advisory emphasised that the campaign is scheduled for today only and urged families to participate without delay. Officials said the immunisation effort []

SRINAGAR: A 25-year-old youth died under suspicious circumstances in the Banihal area of Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday evening. Officials said that Bilal Ahmad, a resident of Railway Chowk, Banihal, reportedly fell unconscious late yesterday evening. He was immediately rushed to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Banihal, from where he was referred to Government []

by Sri Varshith Kumar Reddy E Seven years apart, an idea born in Jammu and Kashmirs state policy circles quietly matured into national labour reform, illustrating how sound thinking travels through Indian federalism without recognition. The implementation of Indias Four Labour Codes in November 2025 would have elicited quiet satisfaction from Dr Haseeb Drabu, the []

Kashmir: Education Crisis Deepens Jammu and Kashmir schools face rising secondary dropouts, low-enrolment institutions, and under-utilised infrastructure challenges. Recent data placed before the parliament exposes a deepening structural crisis in Jammu and Kashmirs school education system. While the erstwhile state maintains comfortable pupil-teacher ratios, eleven at primary, eight at upper-primary, and twelve at secondary, these []

SRINAGAR: Fresh weather activity began early this morning across Jammu and Kashmir, with higher reaches witnessing light snowfall while the plains remained under intermittent rain. Gulmarg and Sonamarg recorded nearly one to two inches of fresh snow, adding a thin white layer over the slopes. Sadhna Top in north Kashmir saw around six inches of []

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) has filed a chargesheet in a high-profile land fraud case involving four senior revenue officials and a private individual before the Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Srinagar. The chargesheet has been filed in FIR No. 08/2021 under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) has announced a scheduled power outage affecting Bantalab, CRPF Camp, Nardani, Bhalwal, Thathar and surrounding areas on December 22. According to Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL Jammu, the electricity supply will be suspended from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm to facilitate maintenance and upgrade works. Residents and businesses []

SRINAGAR: Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Kupwara, Mir Mohammad Fayaz on Saturday expressed serious concern over the deteriorating healthcare situation in the district. He accused health department officials of deliberately undermining the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Kupwara and mishandling essential services. During a hospital visit, the MLA criticized the Chief Medical Officer for irresponsibly []

SRINAGAR: In a renewed push to safeguard Indias hard-earned polio-free status, Jammu and Kashmirs Health Department has set up more than 5,000 polio booths across the Union Territory to vaccinate over 11 lakh children below the age of five during the Pulse Polio Immunisation (PPI) Drive scheduled for December 21, 2025 (tomorrow). Health authorities have []

SRINAGAR: At least two residential houses were completely gutted in a devastating fire incident in the Passran area of Boniyar in Baramulla district of north kashmir on Saturday, leaving three families homeless. As per details, the houses belonged to Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh, son of Subhan Karim Sheikh, and Imtiyaz Ahmed Sheikh, son of Ghulam Mohammad []

SRINAGAR: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday arrested Lt Col Deepak Kumar Sharma, a Deputy Planning Officer in the Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence, along with a private individual, Vinod Kumar, in a major bribery and corruption case involving defence exports and undue official favours. The instant case has []

SRINAGAR: Dense fog covered large parts of Kashmir on Saturday, severely reducing visibility and disrupting road and air travel as cold conditions persisted. In Srinagar, visibility dropped to just a few metres in several areas, prompting traffic authorities to urge motorists to exercise caution on major routes, including Airport Road and other key roads across []

SRINAGAR: Administration on Saturday issued a series of weather and snowfall advisories for several districts across Kashmir in view of predicted heavy snowfall over upper reaches. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Kokernag advised commuters to avoid non-essential travel on the Daksum-Sinthan Top-Chhatroo Road and the Gowran-Margan Top-Warwan Road during snowfall and warned that vehicles must carry []

SRINAGAR: Minimum temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir showed a marginal improvement on Saturday compared to the previous day, though cold conditions continued to prevail. The weather department has forecast a spell of rain and snowfall over the next few days, with the 40-day harsh winter period, locally known as Chillai Kalan, set to begin on []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is steadily emerging as a hub of sporting activity due to sustained government support, improved infrastructure and growing youth participation, Minister for Youth Services and Sports Satish Sharma said on Saturday. The Minister was speaking at the closing ceremony of the International Kushti Dangal and Rustam-e-Jammu Kashmir Title Championship at M.A. []

SRINAGAR: Authorities have imposed traffic restrictions on the Tangmarg Gulmarg road following a weather advisory predicting rain and snowfall. Officials said heavy vehicles and vehicles without anti skid chains will not be allowed to ply on the route in either direction. The restriction will come into force with the onset of rain or snowfall and []

SRINAGAR: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Saturday reassured the public that eggs sold in India are safe to eat, dismissing recent claims linking them to cancer as misleading and lacking scientific evidence, The Hindu reported. Officials were responding to reports and social media posts alleging the presence of carcinogenic substances []

SRINAGAR: Marking a major boost to food security and logistics in Kashmir, the first-ever food grain freight train of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) is set to reach the Anantnag Goods Terminal on Sunday. The moved is stated to ensure uninterrupted supplies to far-flung areas of the Valley. Officials said that the train, dispatched []

SRINAGAR: Police in Baramulla district of North Kashmir have apprehended three members of a gang involved in cheating and robbery, recovering a substantial amount of cash and counterfeit gold coins, officials said. On December 18, 2025, a complaint was lodged at Police Station Pattan by Furqan Akbar, resident of Trisal, Pulwama, alleging that he and []

SRINAGAR: Police in central kashmirs Srinagar district have attached a double-storey residential house on eight marlas of land at Wantpora, Eidgah, belonging to notorious drug peddler Basit Bilal Dar, son of Bilal Ahmad Dar. The property is valued at approximately Rs 1 crore. The accused is linked to two separate cases: FIR No. 59/2024 under []

SRINAGAR: An Air India Express pilot has been suspended following allegations that he assaulted a passenger during a security check at Delhi Airport, according to an NDTV report. The incident occurred on Friday at Terminal 1, where a SpiceJet passenger, Ankit Dewan, claimed he was physically attacked after questioning staff members for cutting the queue. []

SRINAGAR: Locals from Brain Nishat in Srinagar outskirts have filed an application before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) alleging that the authorities have begun clearing land and marking trees for the proposed establishment of a Battalion Camping Site for several CRPF battalions inside an ecologically fragile area adjoining Dachigam National Park. The plea states that []

SRINAGAR: Anti-Corruption Bureau officials on Saturday arrested a Patwari in the Sofanaman area of Shopian in south Kashmir after he was allegedly caught accepting a bribe from a client. The accused has been identified as Ashiq Hussain Shah, an inhabitant of Turkawangam, Shopian. Reliable sources said that the said Patwari had been under surveillance by []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said he maintains the same political position in both Delhi and Kashmir, asserting that he acknowledges the Centres support where it exists and speaks candidly where it has fallen short, particularly on the issue of restoration of statehood. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Omar rejected []

SRINAGAR: India on Saturday announced their squad for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 and the T20 International series against New Zealand, with Suryakumar Yadav named captain and Axar Patel appointed vice-captain, according to Cricbuzz. In a major selection call, the BCCI selection committee, headed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar, dropped Shubman Gill from []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting of the subordinate departments of the Home Department at Lok Bhavan in Jammu, assessing budgetary allocations, expenditure and the progress of key security, prison and infrastructure projects across the Union Territory. The meeting focused on the budget and expenditure position for the financial []

SRINAGAR: Police in Heerpora area of South Kashmirs Shopian district have arrested two individuals for allegedly possessing eagle posters and booked them in FIR No. 73/2025 under Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Officials identified the arrested persons as Ahsan Ahmad Wagay, a resident of Yarikha Kulgam, and Rahil Ahmad Bhat, a []

SRINAGAR: A SpiceJet passenger has accused an Air India Express pilot of assaulting him at Delhi airport after he objected to the pilot allegedly jumping the boarding queue, an allegation that the airline said it is investigating, NDTV reported. The incident took place at Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport, where the passenger, []

SRINAGAR: The United States carried out airstrikes on dozens of Islamic State (IS) positions across central Syria in retaliation for a recent deadly attack on American personnel, the BBC reported on Saturday. According to the Pentagon, the strikes targeted IS fighters, infrastructure and weapons facilities as part of an operation named Operation Hawkeye Strike. Defence []

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) has filed a charge sheet in a major land fraud case involving alleged cheating and criminal conspiracy, officials said on Saturday. According to the Crime Branch, the charge sheet in FIR No. 02/2025 has been submitted before the Court of the Chief Judicial []

SRINAGAR: Police in north kashmirs Baramulla have registered a case after a landslide struck the Khanpora area yesterday late night, an incident attributed to illegal stone quarrying that loosened the hillside and sent debris cascading down the slope. Officials said the slide created a serious threat to human life and raised concerns about potential damage []

SRINAGAR: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has officially opened the admission process for its January 2026 cycle, offering a wide array of undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programmes through distance and online learning modes. Prospective students can now apply via the Universitys national website or the dedicated admission portal for various credentials, including certificates []

SRINAGAR: The Srinagar district administration has activated a dedicated Winter Preparedness Control Room for the 2025-26 season to ensure a coordinated and prompt response to weather-related emergencies across the district. According to an order issued by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, the control room will function with immediate effect. Its primary mandate is to coordinate []

SRINAGAR: Widespread fog over North India disrupted air traffic on Friday, severely affecting operations at Srinagar and Jammu airports, with 12 flights cancelled and a further 18 delayed. At Srinagar International Airport, seven flights were cancelled, and twelve were delayed due to poor visibility and adverse weather at departure points, including Delhi, Amritsar and Kolkata. []