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SRINAGAR: The maternity hospital in Anantnag, a key healthcare facility catering to patients from across south Kashmir as well as parts of Ramban and the Chenab Valley, continues to operate from a building deemed unsafe for over a decade, raising serious safety and infrastructure concerns. Officials said that the hospital witnesses heavy patient inflow daily, []

SRINAGAR: A man was found dead under mysterious circumstances in an orchard area of Sir Syed Abad, Sheikhpora in central Kashmirs Budgam district on Saturday morning. Officials said that in the morning hours, the individual identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, a resident of Humhama, was found dead at the spot. []

SRINAGAR: Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has flagged serious ecological concerns over Wular Lake in Kashmir, warning that the wetland is under severe stress due to encroachment and siltation. In a recent audit report examining changes in water bodies between 1967 and 2020, the CAG said 315 lakes in the Union Territory have []

SRINAGAR: Parts of Jammu and Kashmir are likely to witness thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds and hailstorm towards late afternoon or evening on Saturday, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said. An official of the MeT department said brief spells of light rain or thundershowers may occur at isolated places, primarily during the late afternoon or evening []

SRINAGAR: In a major push to enhance rail safety and passenger comfort, the Ministry of Railways has approved the use of advanced composite sleepers and AI-based track monitoring systems. The decisions were taken during a review meeting chaired by the Railway Minister at Rail Bhavan, New Delhi, where key reforms aimed at modernising railway infrastructure []

SRINAGAR: Dal Lake has lost more than 10 per cent of its open water area over the past decade, with a government audit flagging encroachments, untreated sewage and weak monitoring as key factors behind its ecological decline. According to a report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) the lakes open water spread []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said Jammu and Kashmir is at a very critical juncture and called for a united mass movement to tackle the rising menace of drug abuse among youth. He announced that the Union Territory will launch a 100-day intensive campaign under Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan from April 11, []

SRINAGAR: Taking cognisance of a viral video showing students from upper areas of Nandimarg in Kulgam crossing a stream to reach school, the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Kulgam visited the area on the directions of the Education Minister to assess the situation. During the visit, it was observed that around 90 students were compelled to []

SRINAGAR: In a major push towards digital governance and financial accountability, the Jammu and Kashmir government has rolled out a Centralised Aadhaar Data Vault (ADV) to streamline public service delivery and strengthen monitoring of social welfare schemes across departments and banks. The initiative was cleared during a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, who []

SRINAGAR: A motorcyclist was killed on the spot and his pillion rider injured in a high-impact collision with a car at Manigam Mirbazar in Qazigund along the JammuSrinagar National Highway on Friday evening, officials said. The accident involved an Alto car and a motorcycle, and the impact proved fatal for the rider. The injured pillion []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are likely to face nearly eight percent power deficit against the total availability during the peak hours in the ongoing month of April. According to the official documents, Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC) has anticipated a power deficit of minus 7.7 percent during the peak hours for the month []

SRINAGAR: A fire incident was reported on Friday at Jamia Ashraf-ul-Uloom in the Hyderpora area of Srinagar, resulting in injuries to two civilians and a firefighter, officials said. According to officials, fire tenders were promptly dispatched to the scene, and efforts were launched to contain the blaze, which has since been brought under control. During []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo on Friday conducted a detailed inspection of ongoing fencing works along historic Old City bridges and allied upgradation projects in the Shahr-e-Khaas area, reaffirming the administrations focus on pedestrian safety and urban infrastructure development. During the visit, the DC was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Superintending []

SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday expressed relief over de-escalation of tensions in West Asia and called for lasting peace across the world. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Farooq said, Thank God the war has stopped. I hope it remains stopped in the future as well, []

SRINAGAR: Nearly 15 years after the incident, a court in Anantnag has acquitted five accused persons in a case arising from a 2011 stone-pelting incident at Batakoot, Pahalgam, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. The judgment was delivered on April 4, 2026, by Additional Sessions Judge Masarat Roohi []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday said he was shocked to find officers, who had earlier been suspended or transferred on serious allegations, still working at the Directorate of Mining office in Jammu, and announced that an inquiry would be initiated into the matter. Speaking to reporters DyCM Choudhary said, I was shocked []

SRINAGAR: Kashmiri photojournalist Yasir Iqbal has won the World Press Photo Contest 2026 in the West, Central and South Asia Singles category for his compelling image depicting grief in conflict-affected Jammu and Kashmir. Congratulations, Yasir, for winning the World Press Photo Award 2026 in the West Asia region. Outlook photographer Yasir Iqbal has won []

SRINAGAR: The Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Indonesia, Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Amudi, has assured that the Hajj pilgrimage in 2026 will proceed as scheduled and without disruption, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, according to multiple Saudi media reports. Speaking at a press conference at his residence in Jakarta, the ambassador said the []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a criminal appeal filed by Khalid Latif Butt challenging the denial of bail in a terror funding case, holding that the material on record prima facie establishes his involvement and attracts the statutory bar under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. A Division Bench of []

SRINAGAR: The Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) has ordered the suspension of snowmobile operations in Gulmarg and Kongdori with effect from April 13, marking the end of the winter season amid declining snow conditions. According to an official order issued on April 9, the decision aims to prevent environmental degradation and protect the fragile ecosystem and []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a fresh application seeking urgent medical directions for former Kashmir High Court Bar Association president Mian Abdul Qayoom, holding that it cannot issue parallel or overlapping directions when the Supreme Court of India is already seized of the matter. The application, filed by Qayooms []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the Final Location Survey (FLS) for a proposed new railway line between Reasi and Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. According to an official communication issued by the Railway Board on April 8, the approval has been granted to Northern Railway to carry out the survey for []

SRINAGAR: A Special Police Officer (SPO) was injured after a police team was attacked during an operation against alleged bovine smuggling in the Miran Sahib area of Jammu on Thursday evening. Official sources said that some persons were attempting to smuggle bovine animals in a truck bearing registration number JK02AU-9918 near Dak Bungalow Maralian in []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Department has predicted light rain and thundershowers at scattered places across Jammu and Kashmir over the next two days, along with a gradual increase in daytime temperatures during the coming week. An official from the MeT Centre Srinagar said brief spells of light rain or thundershowers are likely at scattered locations on []

SRINAGAR: The number of houseboats operating in the Jhelum river and its connected channels has dropped drastically over the years from over 200 earlier to just around 6070 at present, raising concerns over the survival of the traditional sector. Chairman of the Houseboat Owners Association (HBOA), Manzoor Ahmad Pakhtoon said that the decline translates into []

SRINAGAR: Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla, one of the tertiary healthcare institutions in north Kashmir, is grappling with a severe manpower shortage, with more than 50 per cent of sanctioned posts lying vacantraising serious concerns about patient care and service delivery. According to official figures, out of 482 sanctioned posts across various cadres, only 224 []

SRINAGAR: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has empanelled senior Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer S Senthil Kumar (AGMUT: 1998 batch) for holding Joint Secretary or equivalent-level posts in the Government of India. According to an Information Note (F.No. 17/1/2026-EO(SM-III) Pt-II) issued on April 8, 2026, the officer has been cleared for central deputation at []

SRINAGAR: The much-talked-about high-security prison in Jammu Kashmir is now ready, with the Home Department officially notifying it as a prison. The Union Territorys Home Department has issued a notification declaring it both a prison and a designated high-security jail. In pursuance of sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Prisons Act, 1894, the Government []

SRINAGAR: In an unprecedented move, the government is rolling out an Inclusive Education policy to integrate Children with Special Needs (CwSN) with the mainstream government schools. According to the official notes, the government has said that it is instigating an Inclusive Education policy by integrating CwSN into mainstream government schools. The government is implementing the []

SRINAGAR: In a major crackdown on land fraud, police in north kashmirs Baramulla foiled a well-planned scam in Kunzer by arresting seven individuals who allegedly posed as land brokers and government officials to dupe an unsuspecting buyer. As per details, the accused had fabricated a false ownership claim over a piece of land and presented []

SRINAGAR: Asserting that influx of drugs into Jammu and Kashmir is part of a larger international conspiracy aimed at jeopardizing future of the youth, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Thursday directed for continuous and intensive drives to dismantle drug trafficking networks in the Union Territory. Chairing a high-level meeting here to review the preparedness for []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the assignment of additional charges to four officers in the Finance Department to ensure smooth functioning of administrative operations. According to Government Order No. 63-F of 2026 dated April 9, the following arrangements have been made with immediate effect: Ashu Behl, FA/CAO, MD Office, JPDCL Jammu, has []

SRINAGAR: In view of heavy passenger demand and long waiting lists, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway has decided to attach an additional 3AC coach to Train No. 12425/12426 (Rajdhani Express) to improve accommodation and enhance travel convenience. According to officials, the extra coach will be attached to Train No. 12426 (Rajdhani Express) from April []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns in multiple areas across Kashmir due to maintenance and infrastructure works on various transmission lines. According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, power supply to Dooru, Dangerpora, Shiva, Mundji, Watlab, Kunusa, Botingoo, Hathlangoo, Tujjar and adjoining areas will remain affected on April 11, []

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmir has sufficient stocks of petrol, diesel and LPG, along with supplies in transit, to withstand any potential disruption in supply chains due to the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia. Chairing a high-level review meeting with administrative secretaries, divisional commissioners and district officials, Dulloo []

SRINAGAR: An unidentified body was recovered from the Arihal area of Pulwama district in South Kashmir on Thursday. Officials said that soon after receiving the information, a police team rushed to the spot and took the body into custody. The identity of the deceased is yet to be established, while further details are awaited. Police []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday addressed a gathering, where she spoke on the prevailing global conflicts and their wider implications, while also reflecting on the sentiments and concerns of people. Addressing the gathering, Mehbooba Mufti said that the current global situation remains uncertain and difficult, particularly for countries like Pakistan. []

SRINAGAR: A Srinagar court has declared Abdul Rashid Wani legally dead nearly three decades after he allegedly went missing following custody by Army personnel in 1997, bringing a measure of legal closure to a long-pending case, according to a report by ETV Bharat. As per case details reported by The Hindu, Wani, a resident of []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday distributed appointment orders under SRO-43 and the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) to 90 beneficiaries from across the Kashmir division at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC). The appointments have been granted on compassionate grounds to provide employment support to families who have lost their primary earning members, reaffirming []

SRINAGAR: At least five migrant workers from Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri and Poonch districts were killed in a road accident in Kuwait, leaving their families and communities in deep shock. According to Gulf News, the victims were travelling when their vehicle collided with another on Kuwaits Sixth Ring Road, resulting in a severe crash. One []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the United States must restrain Israel for a ceasefire in the Middle East to hold, asserting that continued military action risks prolonging the conflict. Speaking in Srinagar, Abdullah said that the US must control Israel if a ceasefire is to be sustained, while also stating that []

bySyed Ahfadul Mujtaba A mock interview sparks inquiry into how geography shaped rad, Takri, and Hindko-Dogri-Kashmiri evolution, highlighting script transitions, oral traditions, and layered civilizational memory The inquiry began, unexpectedly, in a mock interview. A candidate trained in Geography was being assessed on regional awareness. What distinguished him was not merely his command of terrain []

SRINAGAR: Police in South Kashmirs Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, during routine patrolling near Sugan orchards, apprehended three persons involved in gambling within the jurisdiction of Police Post Turkwangam. The apprehended individuals have been identified as Bashir Ahmad Ganie, son of Gh. Mohd Ganie, resident of Pulwama; Nisar Ahmad Seh, son of Gh. Mohd []

Kashmirs saffron, the worlds most expensive spice, faces collapse from climate change, failed government schemes, illegal Iranian imports, land loss, and wildlife, threatening almost a 2000-year-old economy, reports Babra Wani Mubaris was 19 when he first planted saffron. He had grown up watching his maternal family tend the purple-flowering crop across the karewas, the high-altitude []

SRINAGAR: A man identified as Romelu Singh has been detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir for alleged involvement in anti-national activities, according to a report by Daily Excelsior. As reported by The Northlines News, police described Singh as a history-sheeter with a record of involvement in activities []

SRINAGAR: An 18-year-old was killed in a tragic road accident involving a hit-and-run followed by a subsequent collision in the Tikker area of north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Thursday, officials said. Officials said the deceased has been identified as Zeya Abroo Waza, son of Khursheed Ahmad Waza, a resident of Zurhama Trehgam. He was riding []

SRINAGAR: A man who was reported missing from Kondabal area on central kashmirs Ganderbal district on Wednesday has been recovered from Manasbal Lake. An official said that the individual has been identified as Yawar Habib Ganie, who had gone missing around 4:00 PM on April 8. Officials confirmed that he has been found, while further []

SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, has formally prorogued the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory, bringing the current session to an official close. A bulletin issued by the Assembly Secretariat stated that the order, dated April 7, 2026, was issued by the Lieutenant Governor under the powers conferred by Section []

SRINAGAR: In a major push to digital innovation, Jammu and Kashmir has secured approval from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for setting up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Artificial Intelligence at Indian Institute of Technology Jammu. The project, approved under the IndiaAI framework, will be established with an outlay of Rs []

SRINAGAR: Less than 24 hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, the Islamic Republic has shut the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, the Associated Press reported. According to Irans Fars News Agency, Tehran has halted the movement of oil tankers through the crucial maritime route following []