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SRINAGAR:Jammu and Kashmir finished Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Elite 2025-26 final in a commanding position, posting 284/2 against Karnataka at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground. With eight wickets in hand, they hold the initiative in their first Ranji final appearance in more than six decades. The innings was anchored by Shubham Pundir, who []

SRINAGAR: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday reportedly approved the Kerala Governments proposal to change the name of the state from Kerala to Keralam, sources aware of the development said. The decision came months after the Kerala Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on June 24, 2024, urging the Centre to officially rename the state as []

SRINAGAR: In a major boost to rail connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, direct train services between Jammu and Srinagar will commence from March 1 , officials said on Tuesday. The move is expected to ease passenger travel and significantly strengthen transport links between the Jammu region and the Kashmir Valley. An official said that the []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has designated the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), State School Standards Authority (SSSA) as the Nodal Agency for conducting the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) across the Union Territory, in compliance with the judgment of the Honble Supreme Court of India. As per Government Order No. []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Tuesday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 8,440.94 lakh (Rs 84.41 crore) in central kashmirs Ganderbal district, marking a major investment in healthcare, sanitation, water supply, roads and urban infrastructure. Among the key works inaugurated were Rs 770 lakh for beautification and development of Ganderbal []

SRINAGAR: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of a new Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore, a PIB handout said. The project marks a significant step in strengthening aviation infrastructure and enhancing connectivity in the Kashmir []

SRINAGAR: Three workers were injured on Tuesday after a pashmina press machine burst in the Palpora Noorbagh area of Srinagar, officials said. The injured were immediately shifted to SMHS Hospital for treatment, where one of them has been reported to be in critical condition. The critically injured has been identified as Bilal Ahmed, aged about []

SRINAGAR: In a sharply worded judgment questioning the manner in which revenue powers were exercised, the Srinagar Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has set aside the District Magistrates order sealing a residential house in Hyderpora in a migrant property dispute and directed restoration of possession to the occupant. A []

SRINAGAR: The Traffic Police Srinagar has issued a detailed traffic advisory for February 26 in view of a proposed VVIP visit to the city, announcing temporary restrictions and diversions on several key routes. According to the advisory, no motorist will be allowed to ply towards Nishat, Shalimar, Harwan and adjacent areas via Badyari Chowk and []

SRINAGAR: The Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning has been established at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) in June 2024 to drive technology-led transformation in apple orchards and other high-value crops across the Union Territory, officials said. According to the department, the Centre is working on AI-based disease and []

Jamia Zia-ul-Uloom in Poonch marked its 50-year journey, celebrating its founding vision, expanding its educational mission, and reaffirming enduring communal harmony, as reflected in Omar Abdullahs tribute and the institutions evolving academic and humanitarian role. Syed Shadab Ali Gillani, who attended the Golden Jubilee event, reports Before formally starting the institute, Maulana Ghulam Qadir, our []

SRINAGAR: The Union Government on Tuesday rolled out Prahaar Indias first comprehensive counter-terrorism policy a hard-hitting blueprint designed to dismantle terrorist networks, choke funding channels and counter the growing menace of cyber and drone-based threats. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released the policy document which establishes a seven-pillar framework rooted in the []

JAMMU: More than 1.66 crore women have availed free travel in government-operated buses across Jammu and Kashmir since April 1, 2025, with the financial implication of the scheme crossing Rs 47 crore, the government informed the Assembly during the ongoing budget discussions. The disclosures were made in response to queries regarding the utilisation and fiscal []

SRINAGAR: National Conference Rajya Sabha member Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan on Monday urged the Centre to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, describing it as a right and a solemn promise made by the Prime Minister in Parliament. The NC leader demanded the return of power projects currently operated by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), []

SRINAGAR: An Ertiga car bearing registration number PB01E-6042, which was snatched from the Vijaypur area of Jammu during the intervening night of February 22 and 23, has been recovered from Kanachak, police said on Monday. An official said that the vehicle was recovered in a joint operation by Jammu (Rural) Police and Samba Police. A []

SRINAGAR: Hundreds of fish were found dead in Sherbagh spring in South Kashmirs Anantnag district, prompting concern among locals and triggering an inspection by the Fisheries Department. Officials said a departmental team visited the site on Monday following reports of large-scale fish mortality. During the inspection, the team observed what it described as signs of []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated the 6th edition of Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg. The Lieutenant Governor welcomed and conveyed his best wishes to all participating athletes and team officials. He said the Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg has evolved from a simple sporting event into a true national festival. []

SRINAGAR: A man posing as a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) was apprehended on a train in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, the railway authorities said. A senior railway official said that the incident took place on train number 12476 (Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra Hapa) during a routine check between Jammu and Kathua stations. Official []

SRINAGAR: A total of 26,558 Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) certificates have been issued in Jammu and Kashmir over the past two years, with Jammu division accounting for more than 92 percent of the total beneficiaries, according to official data. Out of the total certificates issued across the Union Territory, 24,545 were issued in Jammu division, []

SRINAGAR: A total of 1,75,498 sale and gift deeds have been registered in the name of women in Jammu and Kashmir since the financial year 202021, according to official data shared by the government. All property registrations in the Union Territory are processed through the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS). As per an official []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has informed the Assembly that compensation related to the acquisition of 11,445 kanals and 5 marlas of land by the Defence Forces in the Akhnoor Assembly Constituency is pending in several cases, primarily due to non-issuance of Draft Assessment Reports under the Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property (RAIP) []

SRINAGAR: Food safety officials have seized a large quantity of adulterated and expired food items during a series of raids across the city of Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh, officials told India Today on Monday. Authorities confiscated approximately 10,000 kg of expired dates, valued at nearly Rs 50 lakh, from a wholesalers premises. Investigators found that []

SRINAGAR: A total of 8,536 kanals and 10 marlas of Waqf land in Jammu and Kashmir is under illegal occupation, including 5,907 kanals and 2 marlas encroached by locals and private persons and 2,629 kanals and 8 marlas under the occupation of government departments and Defence Forces, the government has disclosed. The figures were shared []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government last week informed the Assembly that 1,33,954 kanals and 6 marlas of evacuee land in Jammu region are presently under illegal occupation or locked in litigation, while 3,982 kanals, 1 marla and 39 square feet of such land in Kashmir division are similarly under encroachment or sub judice before []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government informed the Assembly last week that there is no provision under existing recruitment rules to regularise or appoint Settlement Assistants as Patwaris, and that the matter is presently under examination in the department following directions of the High Court. The government said that pursuant to Cabinet Decision No. 155/10 []

SRINAGAR: Workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party Mahila Morcha staged a protest in Jammu on Monday against the Congress party over remarks and demonstrations linked to a recent global Artificial Intelligence summit, alleging that the episode had harmed Indias international image. The protesters gathered in the city, raising slogans against the Congress leadership and specifically []

SRINAGAR: The Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) on Monday said that development works worth over Rs 21 lakh have been sanctioned under the MPLADS funds of Baramulla MP Er Rashid for the financial year 202526. In a statement issued to the media, AIP said that the District Development Commissioner Baramulla has accorded administrative approval for projects []

SRINAGAR: Two balloons bearing markings linked to Pakistan were recovered from Village Gunara near Nili Nallah in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu district on Monday, triggering a police inquiry. Official sources said the balloons were found in an open area within the jurisdiction of Khour Police Station. The material reportedly carried a Pakistani mobile phone []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Law and Justice, Department of Legal Affairs, has approved the engagement of a panel of advocates for conducting cases before the Central Administrative Tribunal, Jammu Bench, and the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Jammu Wing. An official order issued from New Delhi, states that the appointments have been []

SRINAGAR:Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday dismissed speculation over projecting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the face of the opposition INDIA bloc, saying any decision on leadership would be taken collectively by all constituent parties. Reacting to recent political remarks suggesting Banerjee as a possible leader of the alliance, Abdullah []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Assembly that a Regional Science Centre will be established in Jammu, while a Sub-Regional Science Centre is being developed in Srinagar at a total sanctioned cost of Rs 18.20 crore with funding support from the Government of India. The details were shared by the Science []

SRINAGAR: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 unauthorised universities operating in 12 Indian states, up from 20 in the past two years, raising concerns over student safety and the credibility of higher education. The commission has urged students and parents to avoid these institutions, which are not recognised under the UGC Act and []

SRINAGAR: A strong earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck off Malaysias Sabah state on Borneo island early on Sunday, authorities reported. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor occurred at 12:57 am local time, with its epicentre located less than 100 kilometres northeast of Kota Kinabalu, the state capital. The quake []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Yateem Trust (JKYT) Unit Kangan distributed 281 dietary kits containing essential food items to economically vulnerable families, in a welfare drive organised ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. The assistance targeted orphans, widows and other deserving households from across the area, with organisers stating the programme aimed to provide []

SRINAGAR: Many car owners focus on finding buyers before they focus on price. This is where most mistakes begin. Whether you plan to sell your car in Gurgaon or any other competitive city, the first decision that shapes the outcome is valuation. Price affects how many enquiries you receive, how quickly the car moves, and []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha formally inaugurated the Laser and Mashaal show at 6th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg on Sunday. The opening ceremony was attended by Minister Satish Sharma, Chief Secretary Atal Dullo, Commissioner Secretary to the Government Youth Services and Sports, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, MLA Gulmarg Farooq Ahmad Shah, []

SRINAGAR: An old and rusted grenade was spotted on Sunday in the Dharyalla forest area of Nowshera sector in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Official sources said that, a resident of Dharyalla noticed the explosive while he had gone to the forest area along with other locals for grass cutting. The matter []

SRINAGAR: Three militants were killed in an ongoing encounter between militants and security forces in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district on Sunday. Official sources said the exchange of fire erupted during a search operation launched by security forces following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the area. They said three militants []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday informed the Assembly that the Union Territorys e-Office platform has been migrated from the JK State Data Centre to the national cloud infrastructure hosted by RailTel Corporation of India Limited, with the entire hosting cost now being borne by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). []

SRINAGAR: A 45-year-old labourer died after reportedly suffering an electric shock while carrying out construction work in the Soura area of the city on Sunday. Official sources identified the deceased as Mohammad Yousuf Wagay, son of Mohammad Ismail Wagay, a resident of DH Pora in Kulgam district. According to information provided by the attendant, Wagay []

SRINAGAR: An Army officer lost his life after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest while performing duty in the Narayan area of Handwara in north Kashmirs on Sunday. Official sources said that Capt Aman Kumar Singh a resident of Bakar Abad in Uttar Pradesh, experienced a sudden cardiac arrest during active duty. He was immediately evacuated []

SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has urged the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to initiate a focused rooftop solarisation drive across organised industrial estates by leveraging central MSME schemes, describing the move as a step toward energy self-reliance and fiscal sustainability. In a statement, FCIK called for utilising the Integrated Infrastructure []

SRINAGAR: A 24-year-old Indian national who travelled to Russia on a student visa was killed in the RussiaUkraine conflict, with his family alleging he was misled into joining the Russian Army, Daily Excelsior reported. The mortal remains of Manjinder Singh were brought to his native village in the R S Pura sector of Jammu after []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday informed the Assembly that a comprehensive proposal for establishing a Cyber Forensic Investigation Centre of Excellence (CICE) has been prepared and submitted to Police Headquarters for further action, while Rs 3.97 crore has already been released for setting up a mini-Security Operations Centre (mini-SOC) to strengthen cyber []

SRINAGAR: In a significant push towards digital expansion, the Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday informed the Assembly that 516 new 4G mobile sites have been made operational across the Union Territory, even as plans for IT Parks expected to generate over 1,000 high-skilled jobs by 2030 are underway. The disclosures were made as part []

SRINAGAR: In a major digital governance milestone, the Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday informed the Assembly that 4,061 offices and 21,968 users across all districts have been onboarded onto e-Office 2.0, making file movement at the Tehsil and Block level fully digital and paperless. The disclosures were made during discussions on the Demand for []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has informed the Assembly that the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has sanctioned two Industrial Biotechnology Parks (IBTPs) for the Union Territory at a total project cost of Rs 84.66 crore, with construction completed at Kathua and 75 per cent work finished at Handwara. Of the total sanctioned []

SRINAGAR: A top Jaish-e-Mohammad commander was among two militants killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chatroo area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Official sources said that on specific input a joint team of police, army and 2 Para launched an operation. During the exchange of fire two militants were []

SRINAGAR: The winter chill loosened its grip dramatically across Kashmir as Srinagar recorded its highest-ever February day temperature on February 21, 2026, with the mercury soaring to 21.0 degrees Celsius, a full 10 degrees above the seasonal average. According to independent forecaster Faizan Arif, the previous all-time February record for Srinagar was 20.6 degrees Celsius, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday informed the Assembly that a proposal for establishment of a flagship IT Park in the Union Territory is currently under consideration, with plans to generate over 1,000 direct jobs within five years and expand the model to Tier-2 and Tier-3 areas. The disclosure was made during discussions []