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SRINAGAR: The District Magistrate Srinagar has ordered the immediate suspension of all Virtual Private Network services within the territorial jurisdiction of District Srinagar for a period of two months, invoking powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. The order states that the Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar had reported apprehensions regarding the []

SRINAGAR: A woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the Tehsil Mandi area of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning. Officials identified the deceased as 25-year-old Asia Kousar, wife of Mohammad Jahangir and a resident of Jandrola. The circumstances surrounding her death are being treated as suspicious. A case has been []

SRINAGAR: Gulmarg witnessed the coldest night of the season so far, with temperatures plunging to minus 8.8 degrees Celsius. Across the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 3.6 degrees Celsius, with similar readings at the Srinagar airport. Pahalgam and Shopian experienced lows of minus 4.8 and minus 5.6 degrees Celsius respectively, while []

SRINAGAR: India has overtaken China to become the worlds largest producer of rice, with output touching 150.18 million tonnes, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said. Chinas rice production stands at 145.28 million tonnes, he added. Addressing an event in the national capital, the minister said India has also expanded its presence in overseas rice []

by Mohammad Arfat Wani Roup Reshis life of ascetic devotion, miracles, and compassion shaped Kashmirs spiritual legacy and continues guiding faith-driven hearts today. Kashmir, also referred to as the paradise on earth, is a place where natures majesty rubs shoulders with the spirituality of its depths. Its white-capped mountains, meandering streams, and verdant valleys are []

SRINAGAR: In view of the prevailing weather advisory and forecasts predicting heavy rain and snowfall across the Valley, the Traffic Police Rural Kashmir on Sunday issued an advisory regulating vehicular movement on hilly roads. According to the advisory issued by the Traffic Police Rural Kashmir, movement on hilly routes will be permitted strictly as per []

SRINAGAR: One person was killed while another sustained injuries after a tractor met with an accident near GPS School, close to the Kalakote Rajouri Bus Stand, on Sunday evening. Officials told news agency Kashmir News Corner (KNC) that the accident occurred earlier this evening. Two persons, identified as Vinnay Kumar (23), son of Rattan Lal, []

SRINAGAR: A local cab carrying tourists met with an accident at the ski resort of Gulmarg on Sunday evening after the vehicle lost control on a slippery road and fell into a nallah, officials said. According to officials and eyewitnesses, the accident occurred due to icy road conditions following fresh snowfall in the area. The []

SRINAGAR: Months after India put the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said that no objection of Pakistan will be entertained vis--vis the ongoing work on power projects in the Indus and Chenab basins in Jammu and Kashmir. Khattar visited the Salal Hydroelectric Project and also conducted []

SRINAGAR: Kashmirs leading long-distance runner, Muzamil Hussain Mi,r has added another international accolade to his career by securing third position at the 52nd Ciaspolada2026, one of the worlds oldest and most competitive international snowshoe races, held in Italy. Competing in the toughest category of the event, Muzamil went up against elite snowshoe athletes from across []

SRINAGAR: Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Monday reviewed a range of NHPC hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir and directed the public sector utility to expedite sediment removal operations at the Salal Power Project to optimise generation and water utilisation. The Minister, accompanied by Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary (Power) []

SRINAGAR: The ski resort of Gulmarg witnessed fresh snowfall on Sunday, bringing cheer among tourists visiting the popular winter destination. Tourists were seen enjoying the fresh snow on the slopes and open areas, with many capturing photographs and videos as the resort turned white. The snowfall added to the scenic beauty of Gulmarg and enhanced []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday issued a sweeping transfer order for the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territories) cadre, reassigning 31 Indian Administrative Service officers and 18 Indian Police Service officers with immediate effect. The order lists a host of inter-cadre transfers affecting Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Delhi, Andaman and []

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the November 10, 2025, Red Fort car blast, which killed 13 and injured dozens, has revealed that the accused doctors coordinated with Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) handlers through a ghost SIM network, enabling encrypted communications for two years of planning. India TV reported investigators suspecting a premature detonation []

SRINAGAR: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has assured action on the delayed works of the DelinaKanispora flyover and the Pattan Market Bypass following a representation made by Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid. In an official communication, the Union Minister acknowledged receipt of a letter from the MP Engineer Rasheed seeking immediate []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday flagged off a group of 25 young participants from different districts of South Kashmir for a 10-day educational and cultural exposure tour aimed at promoting communal harmony. Interacting with the participants, the Lieutenant Governor conveyed his best wishes and encouraged them to make the most of the opportunity. []

SRINAGAR: The District Magistrate of Jammu, Rakesh Minhas, has imposed strict restrictions on courier companies, parcel services and logistics operators in the district, prohibiting them from accepting or transporting narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances or other contraband without a valid transport permit, officials said. The order, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita []

SRINAGAR: Police Station Sogam conducted a raid on a shop in the Lolab area of Kupwara and seized petrol being allegedly sold illegally, officials said. Officials identified the shop owner, a resident of Wani Doursa. During the raid, police found that petrol was being sold in violation of norms and seized 20 bottles of petrol []

SRINAGAR: In a tragic incident from Udhampur district of Jammu Kashmir, a mother died after going into shock on learning about the death of her son, who had earlier fallen from a tree in a forest area, officials said on Sunday. The deceased youth has been identified as Irshad Ahmed, a local of Larana village []

SRINAGAR: A one-month-old infant died at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Uri on Sunday, with the grieving family alleging medical negligence by the doctors posted at the hospital. The deceased infant has been identified as Asger Ali, son of Mehboob Mughal, a resident of Bandi Uri. A close relative of the family, Sajid Ahmad alleged that the []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), has ordered the immediate posting of 50 doctors across the union territory. The move aims to ensure doctors awaiting orders report to their new stations without delay. The order, issued under Order No. /GZ of 2026 on January 4, directs Chief Medical Officers and Medical Superintendents to []

SRINAGAR: The Fire Emergency Services Department in Kashmir responded to ten separate fire incidents across the region over the past 24 hours, authorities said on Sunday. Firefighting teams acted promptly, bringing all fires under control and preventing further damage. No casualties have been reported, though the causes of the incidents are still under investigation. The []

by Bazila Bilal A close reading of the AkhtarNadwi exchange shows how incompatible epistemologies, shifting registers, and linguistic gaps caused a philosophically rich debate to collapse without resolution. In the opening arguments of the December 2025 exchange between Javed Akhtar and Mufti Shamail Nadwi, one witnessed a rare departure from the predictable scripts of public []

Proposed NH-701A promises connectivity across Kashmir but raises serious ecological, cultural and governance concerns amid fragile Himalayan terrain and exemptions, writes M Saleem Beg In October 2024, the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways issued a tender notice for a two-lane highway with paved shoulders, NH-701A. The road is proposed to run from Shopian to []

SRINAGAR: The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed grave concern over the United States military action in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicols Maduro, warning that the move sets a dangerous precedent with potentially serious regional consequences. In a statement issued by UN spokesperson Stphane Dujarric, Secretary-General Antnio Guterres said he was deeply []

SRINAGAR: Multiple areas of the Kashmir Valley recorded sub-zero night temperatures, with Gulmarg turning out to be the coldest place in the region. According to figures compiled by Kashmir Weather, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, registered a minimum temperature of 3.2C, while Srinagar airport recorded a lower 4.2C. Awantipora in south Kashmir []

SRINAGAR: Four tourists from Kerala were injured in a road accident at Barsoo area of Awantipora in south Kashmir on Sunday morning. Officials said that the injured persons were travelling in a passenger vehicle when it was allegedly hit by an unidentified truck at Barsoo, Awantipora, resulting in multiple injuries to the occupants. The injured []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, has issued an advisory urging Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela in view of recent developments in the South American country. According to the advisory, all Indians currently in Venezuela have been advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements, and closely []

SRINAGAR: Asserting that PM Modi led government is determined to complete major reconstruction works in the flood hit areas in Jammu and Kashmir by August this year, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said the Centre has released over Rs 1,400 crore as special assistance to rebuild the shattered infrastructure. Chairing a meeting with district []

SRINAGAR: Even as the government maintains that no official order has been issued regarding a hike in passenger fares, transporters across several parts of Kashmir have already increased rates, leading to confusion and resentment among commuters. According to the details, last week the government reportedly approved an 18 percent hike in passenger fares across all []

SRINAGAR: Iran faced mounting political and security pressure on Saturday as protests driven by soaring prices and a collapsing currency entered a second week, drawing sharp warnings from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and prompting interventionist rhetoric from United States President Donald Trump. The demonstrations, sparked by deepening economic hardship and inflation running above 40 []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday summoned the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to convene in Jammu on February 2, 2026, marking the first Assembly sitting of the year. According to official summons and bulletins issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat, the Assembly will meet at the Legislative Assembly Complex in []

SRINAGAR: After months of uncertainty and distress sales during the peak harvest season, demand for Kashmiri apples has begun to show a noticeable improvement with the gradual opening of Controlled Atmosphere (CA) storage facilities, raising hopes of better returns among growers across the Valley. Officials associated with the Horticulture Department and CA storage units said []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday unveiled the poster of The Last Dose, an awareness film on drug abuse produced by Khwaish Gupta Productions, at Lok Bhawan. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the entire team and conveyed his best wishes to them. Khwaish Gupta, Founder of Khwaish Gupta Productions; Shivdeep Gupta and Priya Gupta, Producers []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Government has unveiled a draft amendment to its industrial policy 202130, proposing a slew of incentives aimed at transforming the Union Territorys industrial landscape. The Industries and Commerce Department has placed the proposed incentives in the public domain to seek suggestions from various stakeholders. According to the proposed amendments, sick industries []

SRINAGAR: A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal early on Saturday, with its epicentre located near Falaincha in Taplejung district, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre in Lainchaur. The tremor occurred at 6.13 am, officials said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The latest quake comes weeks after a 4.7-magnitude earthquake []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Bank has reported a steady improvement in its business performance in the third quarter of the financial year, with total business rising 13.34 per cent year on year to Rs 2.72 lakh crore, according to a provisional quarterly update released on Friday. The growth was driven by a strong expansion in []

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday unveiled a sweeping roadmap to modernize Indias criminal justice system, promising time-bound delivery of justice from FIR to the Supreme Court within three years by 2029. Home Minister Shah chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs at Sri Vijaya Puram []

SRINAGAR: Power supply to several areas in Jammu and Kathua districts, as well as Kishtwar town, will remain affected on January 4 due to scheduled maintenance work, officials of the Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) said. According to the Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL Jammu, electricity supply to Ghatti Industry, Logate Industry, IID Kathua, Nanan, []

SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Kashmir on Saturday conducted a raid at the office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Shaltang and arrested a daily-wage employee red-handed while accepting a bribe, sources said. As per sources, the raid was carried out by the ACB. During the operation, one person was caught while allegedly accepting a bribe []

SRINAGAR: A Delhi court on Saturday extended the judicial custody of Dr Bilal Naseer Malla, one of the accused in the November 10 Red Fort blast case, remanding him to jail till January 16. As per details available with news agency Kashmir News Corner (KNC), the National Investigation Agency produced Dr Malla before the Patiala []

SRINAGAR: The Election Commission of India has invited suggestions from citizens to further improve the ECINet application, asking users to submit their feedback by January 10, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Commission, citizens have been encouraged to download the ECINet app and share their suggestions through the Submit a Suggestion tab available []

SRINAGAR: Electricity supply has been snapped to several villages in central Kashmirs Budgam district over alleged non-payment of electricity dues, triggering strong resentment among villagers who claim that most households have already cleared their power bills. Affected villagers said that despite regular payment by a majority of consumers, entire localities have been plunged into darkness []

SRINAGAR: Budgam Police have taken action against the use of unauthorised Virtual Private Network services across the district following prohibitory orders issued by the District Administration banning the use of such VPNs. Police said that systematic verification and monitoring were carried out across Budgam district in compliance with the orders. Since the ban, a total []

SRINAGAR: The government will review a proposal to develop the Jhelum Valley Road as an alternative route to the BaramullaUri highway, particularly in view of frequent landslides that often disrupt traffic on the existing highway, Minister Javed Dar said on Saturday. The minister said the issue would be evaluated in detail to assess its feasibility []

SRINAGAR: Expressing deep concern over the growing drug addiction crisis in Jammu and Kashmir, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Saturday said that the problem has tripled in the last three and a half years, with heroin consumption rapidly increasing among youth. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a Drug De-Addiction Awareness Programme at []

SRINAGAR: More than 70 highly qualified doctors, including those who have completed MBBS, MD and DNB courses, have been awaiting posting orders since October 2025 after being attached to the Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir, leaving them without salary for the past four months. As per sources, these doctors were already in government service and []

SRINAGAR: Police arrested a man and recovered a narcotic substance during a vehicle checking operation in the Sunderbani area of Rajouri district on Saturday early morning. Officials said that a police team from Police Station Sunderbani was conducting routine checking at GV Police Naka near ITI College, Sunderbani. During the operation, a passenger vehicle, a []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a committee to conduct a joint inspection of the bypassed stretches of the old National Highway-44 (UdhampurRamban section) before their formal takeover by the Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department. As per Government Order No. 02-PW (Roads and Buildings) of 2026, as per the news agency Kashmir []

SRINAGAR: Jammu Police conducted a routine checking drive as part of its continued efforts to enforce food safety norms and safeguard public health, officials said. During the inspection, police intercepted a vehicle transporting non-vegetarian food items without the mandatory insulation required under prescribed food safety standards. Officials said the lapse constituted a serious violation, as []