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SRINAGAR: A tourist couple from Kolkata was allegedly robbed by their cab driver in the Banihal area while visiting Kashmir, prompting police to initiate an investigation into the matter, officials said. According to the complaint lodged by the victims, the cab driver fled with their belongings after dropping them off at Banihal. The couple said []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has reconstituted the Committee for Service Conditions of the District Judiciary following the retirement of one of its members, according to an official order issued by the High Court Registry. As per the order, the reconstitution has been carried out in compliance with directions passed []

NEW DELHI: India and the European Union on Tuesday concluded negotiations on a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the largest trade pact ever signed by either side, creating a free trade zone spanning nearly two billion people and close to a quarter of global GDP. The agreement comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday announced a blanket ban on mining activities near bridges, following reports of damage to a bridge in the Chadoora area of Budgam district allegedly caused by illegal mining. Speaking to reporters in Chadoora, the Deputy Chief Minister said such activities would not be tolerated, especially when they []

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SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the Kashmir Marathon is being developed as a flagship initiative for sports tourism and destination branding, projecting Kashmir as a global hub for sports and wellness tourism. Speaking at the main Republic Day function in Jammu, Sinha said the event, bolstered by the participation of Chief Minister []

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SRINAGAR: The Environmental Policy Group has sought a dedicated budgetary allocation of Rs 10 crore in the Jammu and Kashmir Budget 202627 for the protection, conservation and scientific development of the Guryul Ravine PermianTriassic Boundary section at Khunmoh on the outskirts of Srinagar. In a statement, the group said the demand follows the Geological Survey []

SRINAGAR: Normal life across the Kashmir Valley remained severely affected on Tuesday as widespread snowfall and rainfall disrupted road connectivity and daily activities in both hilly and plain areas, officials said. According to the Meteorological Department, continuous snowfall has hampered traffic movement on several key routes, while slippery road conditions added to commuter difficulties. Authorities []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday strongly condemned the vandalism of the shrine of renowned Sufi poet Baba Bulleh Shah in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, criticizing the Bharatiya Janata Party for what she described as deliberate hypocrisy. In a social media post, Mufti alleged that while BJP leaders project an image of cultural outreach []

by Akhter Ruqaya Despite rising demand and higher prices, Jammu and Kashmirs egg production has stagnated for two decades, forcing heavy imports, draining the local economy, and exposing deep policy and infrastructure gaps. Over the last two decades, Indias egg production story has been one of steady and often remarkable progress, while Jammu and Kashmirs []

SRINAGAR: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has evacuated 60 people and reopened a strategic road in Jammu and Kashmir after a challenging high-altitude operation. An official said that Bhaderwah-Chatergala axis, at an altitude of 10,500 feet, was cut off due to heavy snowfall. He said the 118 Road Construction Company of the BROs 35 Border []

Railway alignment surveys across South Kashmir have sparked anxiety as tracks cut through apple orchards, threatening livelihoods, ecology, and homes, with residents alleging no consultation, notice, or impact assessments, reports Babra Wani On January 4, 2026, a morning stroll to his four kanal orchard made Malik a resident of Batakoot, realise that there was something []

SRINAGAR: Srinagar Police on Tuesday activated district-wide 247 emergency helpline services in view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions and forecasts predicting further deterioration. Officials said the move aims to ensure the safety and well-being of the general public and to provide immediate assistance during emergencies arising from adverse weather. The helpline services have been []

SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall across the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday caused major disruption to road, rail and air connectivity, with the national highway shut and several flights cancelled at Srinagar airport, officials said. An official said the SrinagarJammu National Highway was closed to traffic following snowfall in and around the Navyug Tunnel. Vehicular movement has been []

SRINAGAR: Six persons, including the driver, were injured in a pre-dawn road accident in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. According to officials, the accident occurred when a private vehicle bearing registration number UP16LS762 was travelling from Jammu towards Kathua. The car reportedly hit a road divider near Mela Mode after []

SRINAGAR: Eight flights were cancelled at Srinagar International Airport on Tuesday due to snowfall and poor visibility. The development was confirmed by Srinagar airport authorities in a post on X. Officials said flight operations were affected since morning and cautioned that further disruptions are possible if weather conditions worsen. Snowfall was reported across the Kashmir []

SRINAGAR: The SrinagarJammu National Highway was shut to traffic from Monday evening following fresh snowfall. According to traffic authorities, vehicular movement was suspended as a precaution after snowfall intensified in the Banihal sector. Commuters have been advised not to travel on the highway until further notice. A traffic official said snowfall has continued in the []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 130th episode of the monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, spotlighted a grassroots initiative from Sheikhgund village in the Shangus area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district, praising the collective resolve of the community in tackling drug abuse and tobacco consumption. In his address, PM Modi underlined the power []

SRINAGAR: Minister Javed Dar on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir is 90 per cent back on track post-snowfall, with roads and power restored, while the rest of the pending restoration works will be completed by tomorrow. Praising the snowfall as a blessing from the Almighty, Dar said it has ended dry water source issues []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness another wet spell as a western disturbance is expected to affect the Valley from late Monday evening, officials said. The Meteorological Department has forecast generally cloudy weather until the evening of January 26, after which light to moderate rain or snowfall is likely across most areas. A []

SRINAGAR: Light snowfall has been reported near the Navyug Tunnel, prompting Kulgam Police to issue a travel advisory for commuters on the National Highway. Authorities have advised motorists to avoid unnecessary travel unless road conditions are safe. Police urged travelers to exercise caution, follow traffic advisories, and comply with instructions issued by officials to ensure []

SRINAGAR: Gulmarg, one of Indias key winter sports destinations, is facing criticism over rising gondola and chairlift ski pass rates, which have made access difficult for local youth and athletes. The Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car Corporation (GGCCC) continues to generate substantial revenue from tourism, having recovered its infrastructure costs. Officials said the corporation remains one []

SRINAGAR: Traffic Police Rural Kashmir on Monday issued a travel advisory in view of the prevailing weather conditions and forecasts of heavy rain and snowfall across the Valley, urging commuters, tourists and drivers to remain cautious, particularly while travelling on hilly roads. According to the advisory, movement on mountainous routes will be allowed strictly in []

SRINAGAR: An Agniveer sustained injuries after a landmine exploded near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. Official sources said that the incident occurred while Army personnel were carrying out routine patrolling in a forward area of Keri sector, when the landmine accidentally went off, resulting []

SRINAGAR: A 50-year-old woman who suffered a stroke on Monday morning was carried on shoulders for several kilometres in the Rechawali Nambla area of Uri amid absence of a motorable road delayed access to emergency medical care, locals said. They said that the woman suffered the stroke at her residence, prompting family members and local []

SRINAGAR: At least 61 people have died across Afghanistan over the past three days after heavy snowfall and rainfall triggered avalanches and structural collapses, disaster officials said. Initial Figures of Casualties and Destruction caused by Snowfall and Rain in the last Three Days!#__#____#AfghanistanNDMA pic.twitter.com/dvTxbVUyDu ANDMA []

SRINAGAR: The Saudi Real Estate General Authority has announced the formal enforcement of the Regulation on Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis, marking the start of its implementation within the Kingdoms legislative system, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The authority said applications from non-Saudis seeking to own property will be accepted only through the official digital []

SRINAGAR: A 30-year-old Army jawan died due to a suspected heart attack in the Tangdhar area of north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Monday. Official sources said that an Army jawan, identified as Jitu Behra, 30, died after suffering a suspected heart attack. They said the jawan collapsed following the suspected cardiac arrest, after which his []

SRINAGAR: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir observed the 77th Republic Day on Monday with ceremonies across the region that combined ceremonial pageantry, institutional tributes and political assurances about development and governance. At the UT level function at MA Stadium in Jammu, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha unfurled the national flag, inspected contingents and took []

SRINAGAR: Indian Urdu poet Tahir Faraz, celebrated for his romantic ghazals and commanding presence at poetry symposia worldwide, died on January 24, 2026, at age 75 due to kidney. Instagram posts from literary accounts announced his passing, noting his origins in Badaun, Rampur, and enduring legacy as an international representative of Indian Urdu shayari. Facebook []

BHUJ (Gujarat): As cold weather tightened its grip on the Kutch region, Kashmiri vegetarian cuisineled by the aroma of saffron-infused Kahwa, emerged as an unexpected crowd-puller at the Living and Learning Design Centres (LLDC) five-day winter festival in Bhuj, which concluded on Sunday night. Served in traditional copper samavaars, Kashmiri saffron Kahwa found eager takers []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said Republic Day should be more than ceremonial parades and speeches, stressing that the occasion symbolises the constitutional rights that allow citizens to live with dignity. Republic Day must be more than parades and speeches. 15 August 1947 gave us freedom from colonial rule, but 26 []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said India has established a firm new red line against terrorism, warning that any attack on the countrys soil will be considered an act of war and will invite a strong and decisive response. Addressing the people of Jammu and Kashmir during the 77th Republic Day celebrations in []

SRINAGAR: In an age where content creators are constantly pushing the boundaries of novelty, a quirky experiment by an Instagram influencer has managed to surprise, amuse and spark debate across social media platforms. A video showing snow being transported from Kashmir to New Delhi, and then sold in the heart of the capital, has gone []

SRINAGAR: The culture and traditional arts of Jammu and Kashmir were prominently featured on the Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. The Union Territorys tableau highlighted the regions craftsmanship and heritage, showcasing gleaming samovars with detailed metal engravings, intricately woven Kani shawls with symbolic motifs, hand-knotted carpets in geometric patterns, []

SRINAGAR: On the eve of the 77th Republic Day, constitutional authorities struck a dual note of peace and strength, reaffirming the countrys commitment to global harmony while underlining its uncompromising resolve against terrorism. President Droupadi Murmu and Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, in separate addresses, highlighted Indias civilisational ethos of peace, the growing []

SRINAGAR: Federal investigators are moving to secure an Interpol Red Corner Notice against Dr Muzaffar Rather, a paediatrician from south Kashmir, for his alleged role in providing logistical support and funding for the deadly November 10 car bomb blast near Delhis Red Fort that killed 15 people, officials said in Delhi on Sunday. Rather, named []

SRINAGAR: The 16-year-old boy who was critically injured after suffering an electric shock while taking photographs atop a train at Budgam railway station recently has succumbed to his injuries at SMHS Hospital here on Monday, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Reyan Ahamed, son of Shameem Ahmad Dar, a resident of Marajpora Batmaloo []

SRINAGAR: Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Inderjit Singh Bindra passed away on Sunday at the age of 84. A prominent administrator, Bindra played a key role in transforming cricket administration and marketing in India. He served as BCCI president from 1993 to 1996, a period widely regarded as crucial in []

SRINAGAR: A fresh Western Disturbance is expected to affect Jammu and Kashmir from Monday evening, likely bringing rain and snowfall to the region with the possibility of moderate to heavy snow in the higher reaches. Independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif said that the system is not a strong one, but it is active enough to []

by Junaid Rashid Lone A quiet, unsettling portrait of how television news gradually shifts from information to emotional conditioning, normalising control, fear, and compliance without ever announcing the change. Every evening, at roughly the same hour, millions of homes across India glow with the same blue light. It is the hour when the nation gathers, []

SRINAGAR: Traffic movement on the crucial Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended on Monday as severe icy conditions made the road treacherous, officials confirmed. A senior traffic police official said that the suspension was necessitated after multiple vehicles experienced skidding and near-accidents on the slippery surface, particularly along the high-altitude stretch between Banihal and Ramban []

The law university dispute reflects how education in Jammu and Kashmir is repeatedly entangled in regional rivalry and mistrust. The controversy over the proposed National Law University (NLU) has once again exposed a familiar truth about Jammu and Kashmir: development debates here rarely remain about institutions alone. They almost inevitably slip into a contest of []

SRINAGAR: A Pakistani intruder was killed after the Border Security Force foiled an infiltration bid from Pakistan along the Indo-Pak International Border in Samba district, sources said on Sunday. Official sources said that Pakistani intruders attempted to enter Indian territory under the cover of darkness. Alert BSF personnel noticed suspicious movement and challenged the intruder. []

SRINAGAR: A fire broke out at a Darsgah in the Turkawangam area of Shopian on Sunday evening, causing damage to the attic and rooftop portions of the building, officials said. Fire officials said a distress call was received by the District Fire Control Room Pulwama at 21:44 hours, following which fire tenders from Zainapora and []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government sanctioned a host of state awards across bravery, literature, performing arts, crafts, public service, sports and media on the occasion of Republic Day 2026, according to a government order. The order by the General Administration Department lists awards in several categories, carrying cash prizes and citations. The highest cash []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day of India, reaffirming commitment to constitutional values, unity and democratic governance. In his message, Dr Farooq Abdullah said Republic Day serves []

SRINAGAR: An old AK rifle was recovered from the riverbank of the Munnawar River in Ambkhori village of the Sunderbani area in Rajouri district on Sunday. Official sources said that a resident noticed the firearm lying near the riverside in Ambkhori village and immediately informed the police. Following the information, security forces rushed to the []

SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has renewed its demand for urgent intervention by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to enable a one-time, structured and humane resolution of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) and stressed accounts of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), arguing that most businesses were pushed into distress by circumstances []