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SRINAGAR: A private aircraft crashed into a hillside in Chhattisgarhs Jashpur district on Monday, with authorities fearing casualties, Hindustan Times reported. Jashpur Reports of a possible aircraft crash have emerged from the Narayanpur region in Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh. According to preliminary information, an aircraft was seen flying at a low altitude over the []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accident in Udhampur, saying the loss of precious lives is extremely painful. Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Omar said, A tragic accident has occurred in Udhampur in which we have lost many precious lives. I am deeply saddened []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inspected the ongoing construction work of the 2.79-kilometre Sungal Tunnel on the JammuPoonch Highway, which is expected to be completed later this year. On his way to Nowshera, the Chief Minister today inspected the ongoing works on the Sungal Tunnel project and reviewed the progress []

SRINAGAR: Unidentified miscreants chopped off several apple trees in an orchard at Bohripora area of north Kashmirs Baramulla district, causing losses to the owner and triggering anger among locals. Reports stated that the incident occurred during the night when unknown persons entered the orchard and cut down several apple trees, many of which were ready []

SRINAGAR: At least 21 people were killed and 61 others sustained injuries in a tragic road accident on the RamnagarUdhampur route on Monday. Further Update Accident Ramnagar- Udhampur: 21 casualties so far and 61 injured. Injured have been shifted to Udhampur Hospital while the one more seriously injured is being airlifted to Government Medical college []

SRINAGAR: A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck off Japans northeastern coast on Monday, prompting a tsunami alert, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The tremor occurred at 4:53 pm local time (0753 GMT) in the Pacific Ocean near northern Iwate Prefecture at a depth of 10 km. Strong shaking was felt over []

SRINAGAR: At least nineteen people died and several others injured after a passenger bus skidded off the road in Kagort village of Ramnagars Udhampur district on Monday, officials said. An official said that soon after the incident, police, rescue teams and locals rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. He said at least []

SRINAGAR: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conveyed her condolences over the loss of lives in a bus accident in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. In a post on X, the President said she was deeply saddened by the tragic incident that claimed several lives. She extended her sympathies to the bereaved families and wished []

SRINAGAR: Traffic movement and daily life were disrupted in several parts of Kashmir as transport operators staged a strike against the proposed expansion of Smart City bus services to district and rural routes. The shutdown call was given by private transport associations, leading to buses, Sumos remaining off the roads. Sit-ins and demonstrations were also []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a tragic bus accident in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district. Pained to hear about the loss of lives due to a bus accident in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. I extend my heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their []

by Quaseen Jahan Kashmiri daughters are loved and empowered, yet quietly carry unequal expectations. They give endlessly while often hesitating to claim their rights. This leaves them with a deep, often unspoken sense of incomplete belonging within their families In Kashmir, daughters grow up wrapped in affection, their presence cherished and their achievements celebrated with []

SRINAGAR: Several Parliamentary Standing Committees (PSCs), including the panel on Home Affairs, are scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir from next month to assess the overall security and developmental scenario in the Union Territory. Official sources said the visiting committees will interact with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, senior officials of the []

Across Kashmir and Jammu, rivers have tested a truth older than any proverb: that when one brother drowns, the other does not stand on the bank, writes Mir Rameez Raja Saida Begum came to the riverbank still holding the thought of lunch. She had been waiting at home in Jablipora, a small village in Bijbeharas []

SRINAGAR: Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Sunday said that an inquiry has been ordered into the death of a youth at GMC Anantnag, asserting that any negligence in patient care will invite strict action. Speaking to media persons, Itoo said, We have ordered an inquiry into the childs death at GMC Anantnag; patient care cannot []

SRINAGAR: Commuters in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district are facing severe daily traffic congestion, with residents, students and government employees reporting prolonged delays and growing frustration over the unresolved issue. The NagbalBeehama corridor, one of the busiest routes in the district, experiences frequent gridlocks that often last for hours. Locals said the situation has deteriorated in []

SRINAGAR: A leopard attack in the Batpora and Sheikhpora areas of Khansahib in central Kashmirs Budgam district left at least four people injured, triggering panic among local residents. According to locals, the animal suddenly appeared in the area and attacked multiple individuals, leaving them injured before moving through nearby habitations. The injured were shifted to []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) on Sunday conducted the Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to BE/BTech engineering courses for the academic session 202627 across the Union Territories of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh. The examination was held at multiple centres in Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag, Doda, Rajouri, Jammu, and Leh, []

SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner of Poonch on Sunday announced the cancellation of a scheduled Civil Defence mock drill, stating that there is no cause for public concern as the exercise was part of routine preparedness measures. Update: Routine mock drill (20-24 Apr) by Civil Defence & SDRF cancelled. No cause for alarmthis was just []

SRINAGAR: Three people fell into the Chenab River in the Mughalmaidan area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir, reportedly due to the absence of a bridge. Initial reports said that two women were rescued safely by local residents and emergency responders after the fall. However, a four-month-old infant died in the incident, sparking widespread []

SRINAGAR: The Executive Engineer, Power Distribution Kashmir, has informed that scheduled shutdowns of multiple transmission lines and grid stations will be carried out on different dates, affecting power supply in several areas of the Valley. According to the statement, shutdown of the 33 kV BeminaFatehkadal line and 33 kV BeminaBarbarshah line will be observed on []

SRINAGAR: Police have arrested seven drug peddlers in separate operations conducted in Anantnag, Budgam, and Awantipora, recovering significant quantities of narcotic substances along with Rs 10,450 in cash. Cases have been registered and investigations are underway. In Anantnag, a police team from Police Station Anantnag arrested four individuals at Danter. They have been identified as []

SRINAGAR: Police in north Kashmirs Baramulla district conducted searches at the residential houses of several NDPS accused across multiple locations as part of an ongoing anti-drug operation. Police said the searches were carried out strictly in accordance with legal procedures and in the presence of respectable local witnesses to ensure transparency and accountability. The action []

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Budgam district have solved a theft case registered at Police Station Chadoora, recovering stolen copper utensils worth around Rs 40,000 and apprehending those involved. According to police, the case pertains to FIR No. 32/2026 registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). During the investigation, police conducted multiple []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Sunday visited SMHS Hospital to inquire about the health condition of the ailing father of Member of Parliament Sheikh Abdul Rashid. The Minister was accompanied by MLA Hazratbal Salman Sagar, Principal Government Medical College Srinagar Dr Iffat Hassan Shah, Medical Superintendent []

SRINAGAR: A two-year-old boy drowned in the Mitrigam area of South Kashmirs Pulwama district on Sunday. An official said the child accidentally slipped into a small canal near his residence in the morning. Locals retrieved him from the water and rushed him to a hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. The deceased has been []

SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner of Poonch has ordered a district-wide Civil Defence mock drill involving air raid and blackout scenarios from April 20 to April 24, 2026, to enhance emergency preparedness and coordinated response. According to an official communication issued by the Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), acting on directions from the Deputy Inspector General of Civil []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA from Pulwama, Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra, on Sunday appealed to the government and judiciary to consider granting bail to MP Engineer Rashid, whose father is reportedly on ventilator support in critical condition. As someone who has witnessed the pain of many undertrials and their families suffering, appeal to the government and []

SRINAGAR: A Power Development Department (PDD) employee died after receiving an electric shock while carrying out repair work in North Kashmirs Baramulla district on Sunday. Reports said that the deceased has been identified as Abdul Khaliq Sheikh, son of Mohammad Sultan Sheikh, a resident of Binner Baramulla. The employee sustained a severe electric shock during []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Saturday laid foundation stones for several development projects and inaugurated key public infrastructure in Kulgam district, underscoring the Governments focus on rural development, education, healthcare, and connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir. Among the major initiatives, the Minister laid the foundation stone []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted partly to generally cloudy weather across Jammu and Kashmir today, with intermittent spells of light rain and thundershowers expected at several places. The forecast also indicates the possibility of gusty winds reaching speeds of 4050 kmph, along with isolated hailstorms, particularly during the afternoon and late afternoon hours []

by Sri Varshith Kumar Reddy E The global Silver Economy is emerging as a major growth driver. India, facing rapid ageing, must shift policy toward a longevity framework, with regions like Jammu and Kashmir offering scalable models The world is ageing faster than it is growing. Global population growth is now decelerating below 1 per []

SRINAGAR: Athletes from south Kashmirs Anantnag and Pulwama districts have raised concerns over inadequate sports infrastructure. They have called on authorities to urgently upgrade facilities at local stadiums to support the regions growing sporting talent. Players from Anantnag said the existing ground in the main town is too small to accommodate multiple sports, leading to []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday strongly criticised opposition parties after the womens reservation bill failed to pass in Parliament, describing the development as a setback to womens long-pending demand for greater political representation. Addressing the nation a day after the bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha, Modi said the opposition had blocked []

SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmirs Minister for Rural Development Javid Ahmad Dar has called for an increase in MGNREGA wages in hilly areas from Rs 272 to Rs 311, citing difficult terrain and local economic conditions, during a national review meeting held on Saturday. The online meeting, chaired by Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, reviewed []

SRINAGAR: Authorities spent Rs 73548 on conducting the Rajya Sabha elections in the Jammu Kashmir Union Territory in October 2025. According to official documents, the JK Election Department had transferred Rs 1 lakh for the exercise, out of which Rs 73548 was utilized to make necessary arrangements for polls to four vacant Rajya Sabha seats. []

SRINAGAR: An army soldier was injured in a landmine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, while a rusted explosive shell was later detected and safely defused in the area. The incident occurred during a routine patrol along the LoC, when the soldier reportedly stepped on []

SRINAGAR: The Government on Saturday commenced distribution of ration under the Special Relief Ration Scheme for Kashmiri and Jammu migrants, as notified under Government Order No. 15-JK(FCS and CA) of 2026 dated March 5, 2026. The distribution process was launched simultaneously at 32 ration depots designated for migrants in District Jammu, along with other earmarked []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday arrested five drug peddlers and recovered significant quantities of contraband during coordinated operations in Anantnag and Sopore. In Anantnag, four individuals were apprehended in separate operations, with police recovering charas powder, cannabis, and other narcotic substances from their possession. In Sopore, another peddler was arrested during a naka []

SRINAGAR: India on Saturday summoned Irans ambassador and lodged a strong protest after two India-flagged vessels came under gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing multiple ships bound for Indian ports to turn back amid a rapidly escalating security situation in the region, according to official sources and media reports. Sources cited by WION said []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday issued two separate administrative orders assigning additional responsibilities to senior officers and effecting a key field posting in Rajouri. As per Government Order No. 806-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated April 18, Piyush Singla, IAS (AGMUT: 2012), Secretary, Information Technology Departmentwho is already holding additional charge of Administrative Secretary, []

SRINAGAR: The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Kishtwar, under the supervision of Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Tasleem Wani, has ordered a major enforcement action against habitual traffic offenders, suspending Registration Certificates (RCs) and Route Permits of 246 vehicles across the district with immediate effect. Of the total, 203 vehicles have had their RCs suspended, while []

SRINAGAR: Four Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers of the AGMUT cadre, serving as Deputy Conservators of Forests, have been reassigned to different administrative segments. According to the official order, Satyaprakash Singh and Atharva Tiwari have been posted to the Delhi segment, while Sandeep Divyajyoti Behera has been moved to the Jammu and Kashmir segment. In []

SRINAGAR: As many as 172 government employees were found absent during surprise inspections ordered by the District Magistrate in Poonch district, officials said on Saturday. An official said that special teams constituted by the administration conducted raids across various offices, including at the district headquarters, to check absenteeism and enforce discipline. The absent employees were []

SRINAGAR: The Fire and Emergency Department has sought action against an eatery in Lal Chowk after 19 LPG cylinders were recovered during a fire incident in the attic portion of the restaurant on Saturday morning. The blaze broke out around 7 am in the attic of the Eat Out restaurant located in the busy commercial []

by Shoaib Nazir / Umar Dar SRINAGAR: In the emotionally charged atmosphere of Hajj 2026 departures, where pilgrims bid tearful farewells to their loved ones, a single photograph captured a moment that transcended the boundaries of religion and identity. Shot by intern Shariq Shafi of Kashmir Life, alongside multimedia journalist Shoaib Nazir, the image shows []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday directed authorities to ensure the timely completion of the under-construction Extension Block at Government Lalla Ded Hospital, stressing strict adherence to quality standards and faster execution. The project, being developed as a dedicated Infertility and Gynaecological Oncology Centre, is aimed at strengthening specialised maternal and neonatal healthcare services []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday led an intensified anti-drug campaign in Rajouri, joining a padyatra and addressing a public gathering as part of a time-bound offensive against narcotics across Jammu and Kashmir. Participating in the Drug-Free JK campaign, the Lieutenant Governor said border district Rajouri remains vulnerable to cross-border drug smuggling but asserted []

SRINAGAR: Transporters across Kashmir Division have called for a complete chakka jam on Monday in protest against the proposed expansion of Smart City bus services to various districts, raising concerns over its impact on the local transport sector. Transporters representative Shabir Matta expressed strong resentment over the move, stating it could jeopardize the livelihood of []

SRINAGAR: Jammu Police on Saturday demolished a residential property allegedly linked to drug trafficking in the Javaid Nagar area of Niki Tawi, as part of an intensified crackdown under the administrations anti-drug campaign. The demolition was carried out using a bulldozer, with authorities citing the ongoing drive aimed at curbing narcotics trade and dismantling assets []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday dedicated a memorial, museum and library in Rajouri in honour of martyr Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Raj Kumar Thapa. Thapa was martyred in unprovoked shelling by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. Paying tribute, the Lieutenant Governor recalled Dr Thapas selfless service and unwavering commitment to public welfare, stating []