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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday expressed grief over a road accident in Rajouri that claimed two lives and left five people critically injured, directing the district administration to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the injured. The accident occurred on Friday evening when a passenger vehicle veered off the []

SRINAGAR:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered a major reshuffle in the Police Department, transferring and posting 100 police officers, including IPS and JKPS officers, with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 499-Home of 2026, dated October 9, issued by the Home Department, the reshuffle involves several key positions in the Police Housing []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday directed the Rajouri district administration to expedite rescue efforts and ensure the best possible treatment for the injured after a road accident in the district claimed two lives and left five others critically injured. The accident occurred on Friday evening when a passenger vehicle veered []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the arrangement was intended to undermine the peoples mandate in the Union Territory. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Abdullah questioned the delimitation exercise that added seven Assembly constituencies in Jammu []

SRINAGAR: Twenty researchers from the University of Kashmir (KU) have been included in the 2026 Stanford University rankings, giving the institution the highest representation among universities in Jammu and Kashmir, according to the university. The list also includes women researchers, reflecting their participation in the universitys research activities. KUs representation has increased from 14 researchers []

SRINAGAR: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu and Kashmir, has inspected 95 street food vendors across the Jammu Division, compounded 11 cases and imposed fines totalling Rs 16,000 for violations of food safety regulations as part of a drive to improve hygiene and protect public health. The enforcement campaign also resulted in 19 cases []

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed a 535-page chargesheet before a special court in Jammu against an arrested man and three deceased Pakistani militants in connection with a February 2026 terror attack in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to an NIA statement, the chargesheet names Maneer Ahmed, son of Mohammad []

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Budgam district arrested three more people on Friday in an alleged fraud case involving fake government job offers, educational admissions and fictitious business deals, taking the total number of arrests to five. The latest arrests include Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, son of Habib Ullah Bhat, a resident of Watpora in Bandipora; []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday called for greater investment in Global Capability Centres (GCCs), highlighting the Union Territorys skilled workforce, educational institutions and improving connectivity as key strengths for attracting technology-driven businesses and creating employment opportunities for local youth. The Chief Minister delivered his address virtually at the J&K Global []

SRINAGAR: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has found widespread violations of mandatory worker-welfare provisions under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in Jammu and Kashmir, with first aid, childcare, shade and drinking water facilities missing at many worksites. According to CAG Report No. 4 of 2026, covering the Composite []

SRINAGAR: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has dismissed Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam following an inquiry by its Internal Committee into allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by at least 10 students. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has dismissed Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam of the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences, with []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir had completed more than 1,480 schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) by October 2025, accounting for 45 per cent of the total, while 1,600 of the remaining schemes had achieved more than 50 per cent physical progress, according to the Composite Audit Report (Civil) for the period ending March 2024. []

SRINAGAR: Delhi Police has refused permission for a protest planned by the Cockroach Janta Party and several student organisations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar on October 10, citing a late application and alleged violations of rules during an earlier demonstration, a senior police officer said on Friday. 10 2026 []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has dismissed three revision petitions filed by Kashmir Confectionary Store, Mehak Trading Co. and Naugraein Traders, upholding orders allowing the execution of arbitration awards in favour of Mother Choice Health Care India over unpaid dues for supplied goods. Justice Sanjay Dhar, in an order dated September 30, []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has raised the maximum age limit for Nambardars, or village heads, in Ladakh from 60 to 63 years, allowing experienced community representatives to continue serving beyond the previous retirement-age threshold. The decision follows a request by the All Ladakh Goba Association during an interaction between the Lieutenant Governor and []

SRINAGAR: Indian-origin South African human rights lawyer Navanethem Navi Pillay was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to promote peace and international law, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said. BREAKING NEWS The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2026 #NobelPeacePrize to Navanethem Navi Pillay for her efforts to promote []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has declared the services of 19 Medical Officers in the Directorate of AYUSH as quasi-permanent, according to an official order issued by the Health and Medical Education Department. Government Order No. 744-JK (HME) of 2026, grants approval for the declaration under Rule 3(1) and Rule 3-A(1) of the Jammu []

SRINAGAR: Two youth from Srinagar reportedly lost their way in the forest area of Rayil Gund in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district while out on a trekking expedition. Officials said that the missing youth have been identified as Huzair and Minaan, both residents of Srinagar. The duo had reportedly called Dial 112 for help after losing []

SRINAGAR: The Delhi Government has ordered the transfer and posting of 33 IAS officers belonging to the AGMUT and DANICS cadres, including five IAS officers from the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir segment. Among the key changes, senior IAS officer Navin Kumar Choudhary has been posted as Additional Chief Secretary (General Administration Department), while Bipul Pathak []

SRINAGAR: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has identified significant planning, documentation and financial management deficiencies in road projects funded under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) in Jammu and Kashmir, including the execution of 45 works without Master Plans and the diversion of Rs 3.09 crore to other projects. []

SRINAGAR: The Ladakh Administration has assigned additional responsibilities to IAS officer Arava Gopi Krishna and IFS officer Mandeep Mittal under an order issued by the General Administration Department on October 8. According to Order No. 441-LA(GAD) of 2026, Gopi Krishna, an IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre (2012 batch), has been given the additional charge []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Bank has cautioned customers against fraudulent social media advertisements offering fake senior citizen pension cards, warning that scammers are misusing the banks name, logo and branding to deceive people and obtain their personal and banking information. In a public advisory, the bank said misleading messages were being circulated on social media []

SRINAGAR: At least 30 people were killed and 18 others injured after a Russian strike hit public transport in Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, according to Ukrainian officials, as the BBC reported a series of deadly Russian attacks across the country. Donetsk Governor Vadym Filashkin, cited by Ukrainian media, said the strike hit public []

SRINAGAR: India on Thursday condemned recent Houthi attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia that killed three people and injured 36 others, saying attacks on civilian infrastructure were unacceptable. The Ministry of External Affairs said the attacks had targeted Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh over the past few days. The []

SRINAGAR: The District Administration Bandipora has advised shops, hotels and other commercial establishments across the district to install and maintain functional CCTV surveillance systems as part of preventive security measures. The advisory was issued by District Magistrate Indu Kanwal Chib, JKAS, on October 7, 2026, following a communication from Senior Superintendent of Police Bandipora on []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has amended the rules governing the delegation of financial powers for according administrative approval, technical sanction and awarding contracts, adding the Secretaries (Technical) of the Jal Shakti Department and Power Development Department to the relevant provisions. The amendment was notified by the Finance Departments Codes Division under S.O. 257 []

SRINAGAR: A 22-year-old woman was found dead at her residence in the Shajroo area of Mahore in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district on Thursday, according to reports. The woman, identified as Fatima Begum, wife of Talab Hussain and a resident of Shajroo, was reportedly found unconscious at her home. The circumstances surrounding her death are []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has revised the composition of a committee constituted to inquire into the death of a patient, replacing two members of the panel, according to an order issued by the Health and Medical Education Department. Government Order No. 746-JK(HME) of 2026, dated October 6, said Dr Narinder Bhatyal, Chief Medical []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the expansion of railway infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir was giving a major boost to tourism, horticulture, industry and other sectors of the Union Territorys economy. Sinha made the remarks while interacting with a delegation of media representatives from Mumbai at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. He described the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has prescribed a 21-day time limit for issuing no-objection certificates (NOCs) required for building permissions from a range of departments and authorities, bringing the services under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Services Guarantee Act, 2011. The General Administration Department issued the notification on October 8, 2026, specifying the stipulated []

SRINAGAR: Power supply to several areas of Srinagar will be affected between 9 am and 3 pm on specified dates in October due to scheduled shutdowns of four 33 kV lines, the Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has informed. The shutdowns will affect residential areas as well as key public and []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Finance Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday attended the 57th meeting of the GST Council in New Delhi, where key issues concerning goods and services tax and the fiscal position of States and Union Territories were discussed. The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs []

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday expressed grief over the death of veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar, recalling their personal association and describing him as a close friend who was deeply concerned about people facing hardship. Patekar, 75, died on October 8, 2026 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his home []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has upheld a compensation award of Rs 93,000 to a casual labourer who suffered permanent disability in a workplace accident, while directing the Labour Commissioner to reconsider whether the employer should pay an additional penalty for delaying the payment. Justice Shahzad Azeem, in a judgment pronounced on []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday expressed grief over the road accident reported in Ukhral area of Ramban district. In a post on X, Sinha conveyed his condolences to the families of those who died in the accident and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. The Lieutenant Governor said []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has cancelled the bail granted to a man accused in a narcotics case involving the alleged recovery of more than 24 kg of ganja, holding that the trial court had failed to adequately consider the mandatory restrictions imposed by the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. []

SRINAGAR: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department has extended loans worth Rs 14.71 crore to artisans and weavers in Kashmir under its Credit Card Scheme during the first two quarters of the current financial year, with 1,054 applicants having received funds by the end of September 2026. According to a press release issued by the department, []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday reviewed preparations for the development and operationalisation of National Waterways in the Union Territory, directing the agencies concerned to adhere to timelines so the waterways can be opened for public use by next year. The review covered onshore infrastructure being developed by the Indian Port []

SRINAGAR: The audit has flagged significant discrepancies between the Jammu and Kashmir Governments departmental records and data uploaded on NREGASoft regarding funds available and expenditure under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) during 2019-20 to 2023-24. The issue has been highlighted in the Composite Audit Report (Civil) for the period ended March []

SRINAGAR: Air India will introduce an airline-branded travel SIM card for passengers travelling overseas, providing access to voice and data services through international roaming. Were proud to share that Tata Communications and Air India have collaborated to make international connectivity more convenient and affordable with EasyRoam, an Air India-branded travel SIM designed to elevate the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has revised the service batch of IAS officer Ram Niwas Sharma from AGMUT:2010 to AGMUT:2009 following the re-fixation of his seniority in the Indian Administrative Service. The General Administration Department (GAD) issued the notification on October 8, 2026, based on Order No. 14015/27/2019-AIS-I dated July 31, 2026 issued by []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has redesignated Chandraker Bharti, IAS (AGMUT:1996), as Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary) following his promotion to the Apex Scale of the Indian Administrative Service. The General Administration Department issued Government Order No. 1615-JK(GAD) of 2026 on October 8, 2026, stating that the redesignation follows Bhartis promotion to Level-17 of []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Bank has advised customers to strengthen their digital security by using strong and unique passwords for bank accounts, official systems and personal data. As part of its Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign, the bank has urged users to create passwords of at least 12 characters, combining letters, numbers and special characters []

SRINAGAR: Jammu is set to add 75 new 7-metre, air-conditioned Smart Electric Buses to its public transport network under the PM-eBus Sewa programme, further expanding the electric fleet operated through Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL). The bidding process for the Jammu and Kashmir lot has been completed, with M/s PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Private Limited []

SRINAGAR: One person was killed and eight others injured after a Sumo vehicle carrying them overturned in the Senabati area of Ukherhal in Jammu and Kashmirs Ramban district on Thursday, reports said. According to reports, the accident occurred after the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn. The injured were taken to []

SRINAGAR: A government audit has found that 71 per cent of the MGNREGA works examined in 10 sampled blocks of Jammu and Kashmir involved wage payments beyond the prescribed time limit, with delays ranging from one to 254 days during 2019-24. The audit scrutiny of 400 test-checked works found that wages were paid late in []

SRINAGAR: An IndiGo flight travelling from Patna to Lucknow was struck by lightning amid adverse weather conditions on Wednesday, damaging the aircrafts nose radome. The aircraft landed safely at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, with all 104 passengers and six crew members reported safe. The aircraft, operating flight 6E 925, was flying at around 17,000 []

SRINAGAR: Veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar died on Thursday at the age of 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa, according to hospital sources. The actor was brought to a hospital after he was found unconscious at his home. Doctors attempted to revive him for nearly 45 minutes, but []

SRINAGAR: The US Embassy in Moscow has issued a health alert following reports of a suspected pneumonic plague case in Russias Irkutsk region, where a person has died and quarantine measures have reportedly been introduced at hospitals. The embassy said it was closely monitoring reports about the suspected case. Russian authorities, however, have said the []

SRINAGAR:A 17-year-old youth died in Srinagar on Wednesday, nearly 13 days after he was seriously injured in a fall from an apple tree during harvesting in Behibagh area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district. The deceased was identified as Sameer, a resident of Behibagh. According to reports, Sameer had fallen from an apple tree while plucking []