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SRINAGAR: A midnight fire incident on Tuesday damaged seven residential houses in the Chandpora area of Nowhatta in Srinagar city, officials said. An official said that the fire broke out around 1:00 am, following which Fire and Emergency Services rushed to the spot. He said the fire initially erupted in one residential house and soon []

SRINAGAR: Police on Tuesday said they have arrested eight persons and identified 25 others for vandalism during a student protest in Sopore town of north Kashmirs Baramulla district, asserting that strict action is being taken against those involved in disturbing public order. The protest was held by students on Monday over an alleged harassment case []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday directed police authorities to prepare lists of key drug peddlers at every police station and initiate decisive action to dismantle narcotics networks within 30 days. Speaking at a public event in Kathua after launching the 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan, the Lieutenant Governor called []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday visited the Eastern Portal of Zoji-La Tunnel to inspect the ongoing construction work during his visit to Drass. He reviewed progress on one of the most significant infrastructure projects aimed at ensuring all-weather connectivity to Ladakh. During the inspection, LG Saxena was given a detailed presentation []

SRINAGAR: The driving test system at Bemina trial ground in Srinagar has been fully digitised with online slot booking, SMS-based updates and time-bound issuance of digital driving licences, Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Srinagar headquarters, Anis Ahmad, said on Monday. Anis said driving skill tests are conducted three days a week, on Tuesday, Wednesday and []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the eve of Baisakhi, which will be celebrated tomorrow. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor conveyed warm wishes and highlighted the significance of the harvest festival, noting that it serves as a reminder of the vital contribution of farmers whose []

SRINAGAR: A study group of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy on Monday met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during its visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the power sector and assess ongoing infrastructure and reform initiatives. During the interaction, the delegation apprised the Chief Minister of the objectives of their visit and held detailed []

SRINAGAR: Hot and dry weather conditions are likely to persist across Jammu and Kashmir over the next three days, according to Kashmir Weather Forecast. Hot Weather Forecast Hot and dry weather is expected during next 03 days across the Jammu and Kashmir. Farmers are advised to continue spraying until 16th April, Day temperatures to rise []

SRINAGAR: In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of 48 officers at the level of Joint Secretary and equivalent across key ministries and departments of the Government of India. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the appointments have been []

SRINAGAR: The State Taxes Department has intensified its crackdown on fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) and tax evasion networks while reviewing overall revenue performance across the Kashmir Division. Commissioner State Taxes, PK Bhat on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting in Srinagar, where officers from all circles of the division participated, including Additional Commissioner (Administration []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted mostly dry weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir in the coming days, with a brief spell of rain and gusty winds expected later in the week. As per the forecast, the Union Territory is likely to experience generally dry weather from April 13 to 15. On April 16, []

SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has raised serious concerns over what it described as deep imbalances in the implementation of the New Central Sector Scheme (NCSS), 2021, calling for urgent corrective measures to ensure equitable industrial growth across Jammu and Kashmir. The concerns were flagged during a stakeholders workshop organised by []

SRINAGAR: Authorities on Monday ordered the suspension of classwork in educational institutions in the Sopore area of north Kashmirs Baramulla district following protests over allegations of harassment of a girl student by a senior lecturer. Additional Deputy Commissioner Sopore, S A Raina, said that academic activities at Government Higher Secondary School, Boys Higher Secondary School []

SRINAGAR: A Special Anti-Corruption Court in Srinagar on Monday convicted a former Patwari in a 2007 bribery case, sentencing him to one year of imprisonment and imposing a fine of Rs 10,000 for accepting a Rs 3,000 bribe in connection with a land mutation. According to a spokesperson, Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar, Tasleem Arif, []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday launched a peoples movement against narcotics under the Drug-Free Jammu and Kashmir campaign, stating that the next three months would be crucial in building the foundation for long-term transformation in the Union Territory. Addressing a public rally in Kathua, LG Sinha stressed that the initiative []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has suspended a senior lecturer from a government higher secondary school in Sopore town of north Kashmirs Baramulla district following an intervention by the local MLA. An order issued by the DSEK stated that Ghulam Hassan Mir, Senior Lecturer in Urdu at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission has rescheduled the Jammu and Kashmir Combined Competitive (Main) Examination, 2025, pushing the tentative commencement date to June 23, 2026. According to an official notice issued on April 13, 2026, the decision has been taken in continuation of the earlier notification dated April 1, 2026. The Commission []

SRINAGAR: Two brothers who went missing after slipping into the Jhelum River in the Bijbehara area of Anantnag district in south Kashmir were found dead, officials said on Monday. The incident had occurred near Padshahi Bagh when the duo slipped into the river while washing their sheep, triggering a rescue operation. The development marks a []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Sericulture Development Department Jammu Kashmir has withheld permission for the removal of 62 mulberry trees along the proposed widening and upgradation of Bund Road (Canal Avenue Road) from Mouchu Bridge to Rawalpora Bridge Srinagar, citing public interest and growing concerns from stakeholders. The decision was issued through Order No. 04/DS/JK/TECH/2026 dated []

SRINAGAR: A 25-year-old man from Jammu and Kashmirs Ramban district has gone missing after he was allegedly assaulted by unidentified assailants while ferrying a cow and two calves, triggering protests and a major disruption on the JammuSrinagar National Highway. The victim, identified as Tanveer Ahmad Chopan, a resident of Mundkhal Pogal in Ukhral tehsil, was []

SRINAGAR: A total of 4,704 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir will depart for Hajj this year, with the majority scheduled to travel through Srinagar Embarkation, officials said on Monday Executive Officer Hajj Committee, Dr Shujat Ahmed, said 3,990 pilgrims, including 323 from Ladakh, will depart from Srinagar, while around 1,000 will use Delhi Embarkation and []

SRINAGAR: Gold and silver prices in India traded sharply lower on Monday, tracking weakness in international bullion markets amid a stronger US dollar and reduced expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year. The decline came as a surge in crude oil prices intensified inflation concerns. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures []

SRINAGAR: The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has called for urgent, coordinated international action to address the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, where around 20,000 seafarers remain stranded amid ongoing hostilities and disruptions to global shipping. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez warned that fragmented responses are no longer sufficient, urging countries to prioritise diplomatic engagement []

SRINAGAR: The cutting of decades-old mulberry trees along the RawalporaBagh-e-Mehtab canal road in Srinagar outskirts has triggered concern among environmentalists and locals, who termed the act damaging to the regions green cover. The trees were felled during ongoing work to lay concrete tiles along the roadside, with locals stating that several mature trees, some estimated []

SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that the United States Navy would immediately begin a blockade to prevent ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks held in Pakistan. In a social media statement, Trump said he had directed the US Navy to seek and []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday said it had arrested 11 persons and recovered stolen property in connection with two theft cases registered in Srinagar. The action followed investigations into FIR No. 17/2026 and FIR No. 48/2026, registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with police saying the arrests were made after []

SRINAGAR: The body of a man was retrieved from the river Jhelum near Basant Bagh area of Gowkadal in Srinagar on Sunday evening, officials said. An official said that a team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) conducted a swift operation and fished out the dead body from the river. He said that soon []

SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has informed that the timing of the scheduled shutdown of the 132/33 kV, 100 MVA GIS Khanyar has been revised. As per the updated schedule, the shutdown will now be observed from 10:00 AM to 04:30 PM on the already notified dates.

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday firmly rejected Chinas attempts to assign Chinese names to locations in Indian territory, calling them baseless and fictitious claims. Our response to media queries regarding China giving fictitious names to places https://t.co/j6WPzitrh2 pic.twitter.com/NDK1ZACyUZ Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) April 12, 2026 MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal []

SRINAGAR: A man from Srinagar was killed while another sustained injuries after a collision between a Jammu and Kashmir-registered Thar vehicle and a container truck on the NH-48 Jaipur Rajasthan Expressway, officials said on Sunday. Officials said that the accident involved a Thar vehicle bearing registration number JK01AX-6894 and a container truck (RJ32GE-2102). The collision []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that talks between Iran and the United States have not failed, asserting that the process would take time and that Tehran had taken a principled stand. Speaking to reporters in Pulwama, Mufti said the ongoing dialogue should not be seen as collapsed despite the []

SRINAGAR: Hundreds of apple trees were allegedly cut down overnight in Kaharwat village of south Kashmirs Kulgam district, leaving local growers devastated and facing significant economic losses. Farmers said that more than 400 trees in a private orchard were found damaged on Sunday morning, with trunks chopped and branches scattered across the land. The scale []

SRINAGAR: Months after the devastating floods of September 2025, the vital GundiporaPahoo road in south Kashmirs Pulwama district continues to remain in a dilapidated condition, causing immense hardship to residents and commuters. The road, which serves as a key link for several villages in the area, was severely damaged during the floods. Since then, no []

SRINAGAR: A man climbed onto a parked US military aircraft at Shannon Airport in Ireland and damaged its fuselage and wing with an axe, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing local media. #BREAKING A man climbed onto the wing of a U.S. military Lockheed C-130 Hercules at Shannon Airport and struck it with an axe, causing extensive []

SRINAGAR: Two persons were seriously injured in a leopard attack in Tangmarg area of north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Sunday, officials said. The injured have been identified as Abdul Rahim Ganai and Mohammad Sultan Najar. According to locals, the leopard had been roaming in the Marchipora and Chandilora areas of Tangmarg for the past several []

SRINAGAR: Even though the State Election Commission has initiated the process of revising Panchayat electoral rolls, the chances of holding local body elections in the near future appear bleak. Sources said that the elected government is not keen on conducting Panchayat polls anytime soon. There are no chances of the polls in the near future. []

SRINAGAR: Three major universities in Kashmir have terminated their academic agreements with a United States-based organization, Kashmir Care Foundation (KCF), following internal reviews, according to official documents. Separate communications issued by SKUAST-K, the University of Kashmir, and IUST confirm the cancellation of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) or Letters of Agreement previously signed with the foundation. []

SRINAGAR: Incessant rains have caused visible damage to the embankment along the Jhelum River near the General Post Office bund in Srinagar, with cracks appearing on the riverbank and portions of the structure collapsing into the water, locals said. The damage, reported after continuous rainfall in the valley, includes cracks along the embankment surface, displacement []

SRINAGAR: Renowned Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle has died at the age of 92 at Breach Candy Hospital, where she had been undergoing treatment for severe exhaustion and a chest infection. She was admitted to the South Mumbai hospital on Saturday evening. Widely admired for her versatility and powerful voice, she was regarded as one []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday announced that the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 will commence on July 3 and conclude on August 28, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan. In a post on X by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, it was stated that the 57-day pilgrimage will begin []

SRINAGAR: Two back-to-back earthquakes measuring 4.6 and 3.0 on the Richter scale struck Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir early Sunday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremors were recorded at 4:22 am and 4:37 am respectively, both at a shallow depth of around 10 km. The seismic activity caused brief []

SRINAGAR: The government has sharply increased the export duty, or windfall tax, on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre and on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) to Rs 42 per litre, with the revised rates coming into effect immediately, according to a finance ministry notification. The move follows earlier duties imposed on March 26, when export []

SRINAGAR:High-stakes peace talks between the United States and Iran ended without an agreement on Sunday after more than 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, with both sides blaming each other for the breakdown while leaving the door open for future engagement, international media reported. Announcing the outcome, US Vice President J.D. Vance said the failure []

SRINAGAR: A Kashmiri-language feature film Baand is set to premiere at Inox Cinema in Srinagar on April 14, with filmmakers describing it as a project centered on documenting and presenting a traditional folk theatre form on screen. Directed by Ali Emran and produced by Yaqut Mushtaq, the film focuses on Baand-e-Pather, a traditional form of []

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SRINAGAR: Authorities in Sopore have rolled out a one-way traffic system in the town following rising congestion and public demand for smoother vehicular movement. An order issued by the Additional District Magistrate Sopore states that the one way system has come into force with immediate effect within municipal limits. The move follows similar traffic regulation []

SRINAGAR: Negotiations between Iran and the United States held in Pakistan have ended without an agreement, Irans semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported, confirming earlier statements by US Vice President JD Vance. The agency said that what it termed Washingtons excessive demands prevented both sides from reaching a common framework. They have chosen not to accept []

SRINAGAR: An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale struck Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir at 4:32 am on Sunday, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The tremor was felt in parts of the district and adjoining areas, causing brief concern among residents. There were no immediate reports of any casualties or damage []

SRINAGAR: A man was killed and another was injured in a road accident in the Lawaypora area on the outskirts of Srinagar on Saturday. An official said that the accident took place at Lawaypora- HMT road between a load carrier bearing (No. JK01N 1602) and a motorcycle (No. JK05P 8442) resulting in injuries to two []