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SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) and Congress MLAs on Monday demanded a judicial inquiry into the Ganderbal encounter, alleging that an innocent civilian was killed in a staged gunfight. Raising the issue before the beginning of Question Hour, NC legislators stood up, insisting that such incidents should not happen and stressing the need to distinguish between []

SRINAGAR: Authorities in Ganderbal have issued a 24-hour avalanche advisory following forecasts of medium-intensity avalanches in the region. Residents, tourists, and nomadic communities have been urged to exercise caution and avoid movement in high-risk areas. The official advisory states that the avalanche threat is expected above 2,400 meters and emphasizes that people should refrain from []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmad Rana, informed the Legislative Assembly on Saturday that prompt action has been taken in cases of theft involving transformers and allied Public Health Engineering (PHE) equipment, with FIRs lodged with the concerned authorities. The Minister was responding to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Legislator Devyani Rana. He []

SRINAGAR: In response to the prevailing geopolitical situation impacting global petroleum supply chains, the Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Kashmir has intensified surveillance to ensure uninterrupted supply of petroleum and LPG across the Valley. The Directorate has launched a widespread crackdown against hoarding and black marketing, conducting 2,427 inspections across the Kashmir []

SRINAGAR: Kashmir received fresh snowfall in several high-altitude areas on Saturday as a strong western disturbance brought rains to the plains, causing a drop in temperatures. Snowfall led to the closure of key inter-district routes, including the Mughal Road, Sinthan Top, Bandipora-Gurez road, and Srinagar-Leh National Highway at Zojila Pass. Higher reaches such as Sadhna []

SRINAGAR: The Union Government has implemented a wide range of Central Sector cultural schemes in Jammu and Kashmir over the past five years, with financial assistance extended to artists, institutions and cultural initiatives under programmes such as the Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana and allied missions, the Rajya Sabha was informed. Replying to a question by []

SRINAGAR: The Government of India on Saturday said it has intensified preparedness across key sectors, including energy supply, maritime operations and citizen support, in view of the evolving situation in West Asia and the ongoing disruption linked to the Strait of Hormuz. In a detailed update, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said adequate []

SRINAGAR: Civil society groups, in collaboration with the WathHarbor Foundation, on Saturday welcomed the passage of the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Act Bill, describing it as a historic and long-awaited reform aimed at addressing critical gaps in the regions higher education sector. Addressing a press conference, participants said the legislation marks a significant step []

SRINAGAR: The Union Government is implementing multiple afforestation and wildlife conservation schemes in Jammu and Kashmir, with over Rs 36 crore released under the Green India Mission and employment generation crossing 1.5 lakh person-days, the Centre informed the Rajya Sabha. In a written reply to a question by Gulam Ali, Minister of State for Environment, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday witnessed chaotic scenes as a heated exchange broke out between Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed ur Rehman Parra shortly after the Speaker opened the House for debate. The confrontation escalated quickly, with Itoo accusing the PDP of []

SRINAGAR: The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday trapped and arrested a head constable of Police Station Thanamandi in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000, officials said. The accused has been identified as Head Constable Muhammad Ilyas, posted at Thanamandi police station. The action was []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 08 of 2026), enabling the establishment and incorporation of private universities in the Union Territory. The Bill, moved by Minister for Education Sakeena Itoo, seeks to provide for the establishment and incorporation of Private []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has revealed that 2,147 waste segregation sheds have been constructed across the Union Territory over the past three years at a cost of Rs 68.14 crore, but only 1,491 of them are currently functional, pointing to gaps in utilisation of solid waste infrastructure. The details were provided in response []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that the government has taken several measures to support farming activities across Jammu and Kashmir during the current season. The Minister was responding to concerns raised by MLA Ghulam Ahmad Mir during the zero hour. Dar said that all stakeholder departments []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has disclosed that over 3,594 kanals of land were acquired at a cost of Rs 21.64 crore for the establishment of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu, impacting 274 landowners, while clarifying that the university has no direct role in compensation or mandatory employment to affected []

SRINAGAR:The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was adjourned indefinitely on Saturday, bringing the two-phase Budget Session to a close. The session initially commenced on February 2 in Jammu and continued until February 20, before taking a break for Ramadan and Eid. Proceedings resumed on March 27, focusing on the passage of the budget and other []

SRINAGAR: The government has released Rs 17 lakh for the repair and renovation of the Mini Maternity-cum-Child Care Hospital (MMCH) in Zakoora, aimed at improving patient care in the region. Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, informed the House while responding to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Legislator Salman Sagar. She said []

SRINAGAR: Budgam MLA Aga Muntazir Mehdi on Saturday addressed the Legislative Assembly, thanking the Health Department for providing services to mourners during the recent unrest in the valley triggered by the Iran conflict that began on March 28. Mehdi urged the administration to make proper arrangements for the upcoming Muharram procession, noting that only two []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Conference President and Handwara MLA, Sajad Lone, on Saturday strongly criticized the government in the Assembly for failing to disclose commercial lease data, despite his repeated requests over three sessions. Lone highlighted that his questions about commercial leases have gone unanswered during two budget sessions and the Srinagar session. He emphasized that the []

SRINAGAR: Four persons were injured in a road accident at Sangam Crossing along the JammuSrinagar National Highway in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Saturday, officials said. The accident occurred at the busy Sangam junction on NH-44, a key arterial route connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country. The injured persons, all reportedly []

SRINAGAR: A painter who sustained critical injuries before two days after falling from a height in Peerbagh succumbed to his injuries on Saturday morning, officials said. An official said that the deceased has been identified as Bashir Ahmad Dhobi (45), a resident of Ichgam, Budgam. He had been admitted to the hospital on April 2 []

SRINAGAR: Authorities have ordered the closure of schools in two districts of Jammu and Kashmir today following adverse weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and safety concerns. In Poonch district, all government and private schools remained closed on Saturday, April 4, in view of continuous heavy rainfall, slippery road conditions, and the risk of shooting stones. []

SRINAGAR: The iconic Tulip Garden in central Kashmirs Srinagar district has witnessed an unprecedented rush this season, with over 2.25 lakh visitors so far, officials said. Director of Floriculture, Kashmir, Mathoora Masoom said that the footfall has seen a steady increase, spiking to 22,000 visitors per day on holidays and weekends. Director Masoom credited favourable []

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SRINAGAR: Around 1,436 kilometres of National Highways have been constructed in Jammu and Kashmir since 201819, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha. According to official data, the Union Territory witnessed fluctuating highway construction over the years, with 95 km built in 201819, 46 km in 201920, 234 km in 202021, 263 km in 202122, 217 []

SRINAGAR: The 272-km UdhampurSrinagarBaramulla link has been completed as part of a major railway infrastructure expansion under the National Rail Plan, the Government of India informed the Lok Sabha. In a reply to a starred question, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the project is among key railway developments aimed at enhancing connectivity and capacity across []

SRINAGAR: Serious allegations of corruption, abuse of authority, and financial misconduct have surfaced against a pharmacist in Jammu and Kashmirs Health and Medical Education Department, raising questions about administrative oversight and accountability within the system. A formal complaint submitted to the Secretary, Health and Medical Education Department, has accused Mohammad Salim Wani, a pharmacist substantively []

SRINAGAR: A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the AfghanistanTajikistan border region on Friday evening, with tremors felt across parts of Jammu and Kashmir, causing brief panic among residents. According to initial data from the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, the earthquake occurred at 16:12:58 UTC. The epicentre was located at 36.52N latitude and 71.01E longitude, []

SRINAGAR: A moderate earthquake shook parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday night, with residents reporting strong tremors across several districts. The earthquake occurred at approximately 9:44 PM local time. More details will follow as the situation develops.

SRINAGAR: A US fighter aircraft has been shot down over Iran, triggering an urgent search-and-rescue operation even as a dramatic shake-up in the Pentagon and escalating rhetoric from Tehran signal a deepening and increasingly volatile conflict. Iranian state media first reported that the aircraft was brought down over central Iran, claiming it was hit by []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Friday dedicated a state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla MRI facility to the public at Government Medical College Anantnag and inaugurated three modular operation theatres and a vitrectomy machine in the Ophthalmology Department of the associated hospital. The event was attended by several legislators, []

SRINAGAR: Authorities in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday ordered the closure of all government and private schools for Saturday, April 4, due to persistent rains and adverse weather conditions across the region. The Chief Education Officer (CEO) Rajouri issued the official order, stating that the decision was made to ensure the []

SRINAGAR: The Water Works Division Srinagar has issued an advisory informing residents that potable water supply will be suspended for 24 hours in major parts of Srinagar and nearby areas. The interruption is scheduled from 6:00 A.M. on Monday, April 6, 2026, to 6:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to carry out urgent repair []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said access to Jama Masjid Srinagar has been repeatedly restricted, stating that such measures reflect a broader pattern of curbs on fundamental rights in the Valley. Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic mosque after a gap, he said that Eid prayers were not permitted and several Fridays []

SRINAGAR: The district administration of Srinagar on Friday issued a public advisory urging residents to avoid non-essential movement and follow safety precautions in view of ongoing inclement weather and an adverse forecast. According to the advisory issued by the District Magistrates office, intermittent light to moderate rainfall, along with snowfall in higher reaches, thunderstorms, and []

SRINAGAR: Three persons, including the driver, were injured after a small goods vehicle overturned in the Gund Kangan area of Ganderbal district on Friday, officials said. According to details, a Chhota Hathi vehicle bearing registration number JK16B-3960 met with an accident and overturned on the road in the area. The injured have been identified as []

SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau Jammu and Kashmir on Friday said it has filed a chargesheet against a Naib Tehsildar and a Patwari posted in Uri area of Baramulla for allegedly seeking and accepting a bribe in exchange for issuing revenue documents. Officials said one of the accused was caught red-handed while accepting Rs 50,000 during []

SRINAGAR: Five children were injured after a school bus met with an accident near Shutloo in Baramulla district on Friday, officials said. The injured students sustained injuries and were immediately shifted to Sub-District Hospital Rohama, where they received first aid and stitching, medical officials said. Out of the five injured, three children have been referred []

SRINAGAR: A young man was killed after a dumper fell into a drain near Jamoda on the SambaMansar road in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Surinder Singh, 35, a resident of Paltha in Samba district. According to officials, the dumper bearing registration number JK21G-5779 was coming from Udhampur when []

SRINAGAR: A 45-year-old man sustained critical injuries after falling from a vehicle at Parimpora Main Chowk in Srinagar on Friday, officials said. The injured has been identified as Farooq Ahmed Sofi, a resident of Parimpora. According to officials, the incident occurred when he fell from a Tata Mobile near the busy Parimpora Chowk, resulting in []

SRINAGAR: The Office of the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, has designated nodal officers for all ten districts of the Jammu division to supervise District Control Rooms and ensure effective redressal of public grievances related to essential commodities. The directions were issued vide Order No. 01DIVCOM (J) of 2026 dated April 3, 2026, from the Divisional Commissioners []

SRINAGAR: Iran on Friday said a second F-35 Lightning II had been shot down over central Iran, according to a Reuters report citing the Mehr News Agency. The report added that the pilot was unlikely to have survived. The claim follows an earlier incident two weeks ago in which a US F-35 was struck during []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has clarified that there is currently no proposal under consideration to upgrade the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Uri to a full-fledged District Hospital, despite concerns over the regions challenging terrain and healthcare demands. Replying to a question raised by MLA Sajad Shafi, Health and Medical Education Department Minister Sakeena Itoo []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has clarified that cancer treatment facilities across the Union Territory are functioning in full adherence to prescribed medical guidelines, rejecting allegations of irregularities in chemotherapy practices. Replying to a query in the Assembly, the government stated that Oncology Departments and Cancer Institutes are operating day care centres specifically for []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Department has forecast erratic weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir till April 10, with spells of rain and snow, prompting authorities to issue advisories for residents, farmers, and travellers. An official of the MeT office in Srinagar said that from April 3 onwards the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy with []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has a total of 291 electric vehicle public charging stations (EVPCS) installed across the Union Territory, the Government of India (GoI) informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply to an unstarred question, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that a total of 49,909 EV []

SRINAGAR: In a significant boost to healthcare infrastructure in south Kashmir, Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag is set to inaugurate its much-awaited Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) facility, along with three modular operation theatres and a vitrectomy machine in the Department of Ophthalmology, likely today. The development comes as a major relief for thousands of patients []

SRINAGAR: A strong western disturbance is set to sweep across Jammu and Kashmir over the next 36 hours, bringing widespread moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and snowfall in higher reaches, according to weather forecasts. Officials said the incoming system is expected to trigger intense weather activity across the region, with several areas likely to []

by Ruqaya Akhter Health spending in Jammu and Kashmir has risen but remains insufficient, with structural gaps in tertiary care driving medical migration, high costs, and the need for targeted investment. Public expenditure on health in Jammu and Kashmir has increased over the past decade, yet its pace, structure, and outcomes raise important policy concerns. []

SRINAGAR: SIA Jammu Kashmir has filed a charge sheet before the designated court, against Sabar Hussain for harbouring terrorists affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)/The Resistance Front (TRF), involved in the brutal killing of Mohd Razaq. According to a statement by SIA, the case pertains to an incident that occurred on April 22, 2024, when unidentified terrorists, []