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SRINAGAR: Kashmiri Pandit employees appointed under the Prime Ministers Package staged a peaceful protest at Press Colony here on Wednesday, demanding the early allotment of transit accommodation and a permanent solution to their housing concerns. The protesting employees said they had been waiting for government accommodation for a prolonged period and were currently dependent on []

SRINAGAR: Two schoolchildren were injured after being hit by a Scorpio vehicle in the Khanetar area of Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said. The accident occurred near Bhainch Petrol Pump when the children were crossing the road and were hit by the vehicle, they said. Both injured children were immediately shifted to District Hospital Poonch []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has directed the passport authorities to consider issuing a fresh passport to a minor student with his correct date of birth, holding that the authorities acted arbitrarily by retaining an erroneous date despite corrected official records. Justice Sanjay Parihar passed the order on September []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday criticised alliance partner National Conference (NC) over the singing of the full version of the national song Vande Mataram at the inauguration of the International Film Festival. National symbols, songs and traditions occupy a special place in the heart of every []

SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) leader and MLA Salman Sagar on Wednesday apologised on behalf of party leader, Tanvir Sadiq over his controversial remarks about poverty in Kashmir during the tenure of NC founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. Sagar said an apology should be offered if Sadiqs remarks had hurt peoples sentiments, while clarifying that the comments []

SRINAGAR: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday staged widespread protests across Jammu and Kashmir against National Conference (NC) chief spokesperson and MLA Tanvir Sadiq over his alleged remarks about the living conditions of Kashmiris, demanding an apology and his resignation. The protests were organised over what the BJP has termed the Yazar (Pajama) Controversy, []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education, Jammu (DSEJ) has reinstated two suspended officials following a review of non-gazetted suspension cases in the Jammu Division. The orders were issued pursuant to the decision taken by the Review Committee at its meeting on August 22, 2026, which examined suspension cases in the division. Tehseen Ahmed, Teacher at []

by Asad Mirza The Makkah Pact brings Saudi Arabia, Trkiye and Pakistan together in a mutual-defence framework, while Russia urges India to remain patient as its implications unfold. As world leaders converge on New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, one geopolitical development is quietly shadowing the proceedings: the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, the trilateral []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has rejected the bail plea of four men accused in a 2022 gang-rape case involving a 15-year-old girl, citing the seriousness of the alleged offences, the statutory presumption under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the advanced stage of the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has appointed Harjeet Kour as Director Finance in the Skill Development Department against an available vacancy. Kour, who was awaiting orders of adjustment, has been posted to the position with immediate effect in the interest of administration, according to an order issued by Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Finance []

SRINAGAR: The Ladakh administration has ordered the transfer and posting of 13 Junior Scale officers, including several recently promoted from Section Officer posts, with immediate effect. The General Administration Department issued Order No. 407-LA (GAD) of 2026 on September 8, citing administrative requirements and the recent ad hoc promotion of officers from Section Officer to []

SRINAGAR: A Special Police Officer (SPO) died after accidentally falling from a walnut tree in his native village of Mundhkal, Pogal, in Ukhral tehsil of Jammu and Kashmirs Ramban district on Tuesday evening. The deceased was identified as SPO Rahmatullah (Belt No. 707/SPO), son of Rustam Chopan and a resident of Mundhkal, Pogal. He was []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government is set to deliberate on a broad range of policy initiatives, infrastructure projects, land transfers and administrative matters during the Union Territory Cabinet meeting scheduled to be held on September 10 in Srinagar. The meeting is scheduled for 4 pm at the residence of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, with []

SRINAGAR: The Chandigarh Police has ordered a reshuffle of four senior officers, including several officers who have served in or recently been transferred from Jammu and Kashmir, with the new assignments taking effect immediately. Rajesh Kumar Sharma, IPS (2014 batch), who joined Chandigarh on transfer from Jammu and Kashmir, has been posted as SSP Operations, []

SRINAGAR: Traffic Police City Srinagar has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the oath-taking ceremony of Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati as Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh, scheduled at 11am on Wednesday at the Shalimar Convention Centre, SKUAST Kashmir. The restrictions will remain in force from 10am to noon on []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Governments Agriculture Production Department has ordered a series of transfers and postings of agriculture officers across the Union Territory with immediate effect. The orders were issued through Government Order No. 405-JK(APD) of 2026 dated September 7, 2026, in the interest of administration. Under the order, Bhabishan Singh Jasrotia, presently Seed []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday watched Mirzapur: The Movie at INOX Multiplex in Shivpora here and interacted with its lead actors Pankaj Tripathi and Divyenndu, who are in Kashmir to participate in the ongoing International Film Festival Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK). Tripathi, who reprises his popular role of Kaleen Bhaiya, and Divyenndu, known []

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday dedicated to the public a Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Centre for drug abuse victims at the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS), Srinagar, marking the operationalisation of the Phase-I pilot of the Jammu and Kashmir governments rehabilitation scheme. The centre has been established under the Rehabilitation & []

SRINAGAR: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is set to take over counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism responsibilities from the Army at 21 locations in the Udhampur-Kathua belt of Jammu and Kashmir, in a major restructuring of the security grid in the region, according to officials and media reports. The 21 locations, described as hyper-sensitive, have been []

SRINAGAR: As many as 172 government posts in Jammu and Kashmir are pending due to clarifications, court cases and other departmental issues, according to details available in an official document. The data shows that the Higher Education Department has 92 posts pending, including 88 Assistant Professor posts in various disciplines, for which clarification is awaited []

SRINAGAR: Talks between representatives of civil society groups in Ladakh and the Centre are set to resume in New Delhi on Wednesday, with both sides returning to the negotiating table after a series of fresh confidence-building measures in the Union Territory. According to the details, the meeting between the Leh Apex Body (LAB), Kargil Democratic []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday directed departments and district administrations to remove bottlenecks and ensure that work on stalled and new mini-secretariat projects across Jammu and Kashmir begins within one month, while taking serious note of delays in their execution. Omar issued the directions while chairing a meeting at the Civil Secretariat to []

SRINAGAR: A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel allegedly shot himself in the head with his service rifle at Jammu Airport on Tuesday, leaving him critically injured, officials said. The incident took place outside the airports exit gate, where the jawan, identified as Sunil Jasrotia, was deployed on security duty, they said. According to preliminary []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has confirmed the satisfactory completion of probation of 22 Junior Scale officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS), according to an order issued by the General Administration Department on Tuesday. Government Order No. 1498-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated September 8, orders that the officers appointed through various government []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a writ petition filed by employees of Jammu and Kashmir Bank seeking promotion as Banking Associates, holding that their dispute falls within the jurisdiction of an Industrial Tribunal under the Industrial Disputes Act. Justice Sanjay Dhar, in a judgment pronounced on August 7, 2026, []

SRINAGAR: Russia has resumed strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, three days after US peace negotiators left the region, with ballistic missile and drone attacks killing two people, according to AFP. The renewed strikes followed the expiry of a three-day pause ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin while US President Donald Trumps envoys, Steve Witkoff []

SRINAGAR: The authorities at SKIMS Medical College, Bemina, have issued show-cause notices to Clinical Resident Medical Interns (CRMIs) allegedly found absent from their duties for the past one week, stating that their absence has adversely affected patient care and emergency services at the hospital. According to the notice, the administration has taken serious note of []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed the government to place AAP MLA from Doda Mehraj Maliks case before the Security Review Coordination Committee (SRCC) for an assessment of his threat perception and appropriate security arrangements, according to reports appearing in the media. Justice Sanjay Dhar, while hearing Maliks petition seeking restoration []

SRINAGAR: The Kargil Autonomous Hill Development Council has plunged into a fresh political crisis after four BJP councillors resigned, citing the reorganisation of Ladakh into additional districts and the creation of new Hill Development Councils, according to reports appearing in the media. The resignations are significant because the constituencies represented by the councillors have been []

SRINAGAR: The death toll from devastating floods and mudslides that struck areas along the Nepal-China border late last month has risen to 1,400, while more than 5,800 people remain missing, according to official statistics released on Tuesday. Official figures from Nepal and China show that 848 foreigners are among those reported missing. Nepals National Disaster []

SRINAGAR: Five films directed by filmmakers from Jammu and Kashmir have been selected for the JK Select Section, the competitive category of the inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026. The selection was made on the recommendation of the festivals Preview Committee after examining the submitted films and assessing their artistic merit and []

SRINAGAR: A 45-year-old shepherd died after accidentally slipping from a rugged mountain track and falling into a deep gorge in the Kal Jugasar area of Doda district, reports said. The incident occurred near the shepherds temporary shelter at Lakabar Dhar, where he reportedly lost his footing while negotiating the mountainous track. The man sustained critical []

Kashmiri writers, translators and institutions discuss with Babra Wani why translation matters for a language with limited global reach, and the losses, gains and challenges of the craft Hafsa, an avid reader, believes the translation is a blessing in disguise. We were able to read all the amazing Persian poets through the translation of their []

SRINAGAR: A body was found near a bus stand shed in the Balicharana area of Jammu on Tuesday, according to reports. The body was noticed near the shed, following which police were informed, reports said. Police reached the spot and initiated necessary proceedings to establish the circumstances surrounding the death. The identity of the deceased []

SRINAGAR: A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run accident in the Kalai area of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday morning, officials said. The accident took place near Kalai on the road between Khanetar and Kalai, where an unidentified vehicle struck the motorcycle. The rider sustained fatal injuries and died at the spot, []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Bank has cautioned customers against cyber fraudsters sending fake messages claiming that money has been debited from their bank accounts and asking them to reply YES or NO to confirm the transaction. In a cyber fraud alert, the bank advised customers not to respond to such suspicious messages and warned them []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has revised the inter-refill booking interval for domestic LPG consumers, reducing the gap for rural consumers from 45 days to 25 days and making the 25-day interval uniform across urban and rural areas. The decision has been taken in view of the improved LPG supply position and []

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday said the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) would help put the Union Territory on the global cinematic map by showcasing its landscapes, cultural heritage and creative talent to filmmakers and audiences from across the world. Dulloo was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of IFFJK-2026, held []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called for responsible and human-centric use of Artificial Intelligence, saying technology must remain anchored in ethics, core values and strict human oversight to ensure it serves the collective well-being of society. Addressing the IIT (BHU) Global Alumni Meet in Chicago, Illinois, Sinha said AI would play a major []

Filmmakers from over 30 countries to participate; over 130 films to be screened over four days

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has asked applicants seeking compassionate appointment under SRO-43 of 1994 to submit their email IDs and contact details to the General Administration Department (GAD) within 21 days for verification of their character and antecedents. According to a notice issued by the GAD on Monday, the applicants listed in Annexure-A []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday ordered the transfer and posting of three Chief Engineers in the Jal Shakti Department with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 150-JK (JSD) of 2026, Dev Raj Bhagat, presently posted with the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation (JKPDC), has been appointed Chief Engineer, Irrigation and []

SRINAGAR: The autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly is shaping up to be a packed affair, with legislators submitting 650 questions, 16-17 Private Member Bills, and around 50 resolutions, sources disclosed. Officials disclosed that the Assembly Secretariat has received around 650 questions from MLAs. Each legislator was permitted to submit eight questions- []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) on Monday paid glowing tributes to party founder and former Jammu and Kashmir prime minister Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his 44th death anniversary, describing him as the architect of modern Jammu and Kashmir. In a joint statement, senior NC leaders remembered Sheikh Abdullah as a farsighted and []

SRINAGAR: Two Egyptians performing Umrah were killed and 25 others injured when a bus carrying pilgrims crashed near the Saudi city of Al-Jumum while travelling from Medina to Mecca, Egypts Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. The bus was carrying 47 Egyptian pilgrims when the crash occurred on Saturday evening, the ministry said in a statement. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned Dr Nighat Yasmeen, In-charge Deputy Director, Headquarters, Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), the temporary charge of Director Health Services, Kashmir. The order, issued by the Health and Medical Education Department on September 7, said Yasmeen will hold the charge in addition to her existing duties until []

SRINAGAR : Jammu and Kashmir Bank is contemplating a special One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for stressed borrowers in Jammu and Kashmir and may unveil it alongside the new Industrial Policy being formulated by the Union Territory administration, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Amitava Chatterjee has said. Chatterjee made the disclosure during a marathon meeting []

SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has partnered with the Bio-Enzyme Entrepreneurs Academy of India, Bengaluru, to promote bio-enzyme entrepreneurship as a waste-to-wealth opportunity and create self-employment avenues for students, farmers and rural entrepreneurs in Jammu and Kashmir. The collaboration was formalised on Monday with the signing of a Memorandum []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has transferred Principal District and Sessions Judge, Anantnag, Tahir Khursid Raina, and posted him as Principal District and Sessions Judge, Jammu, against a vacant post. The transfer was ordered by the High Court through an order issued by its Registrar General. Following Rainas transfer, the Additional []

SRINAGAR: Medical interns from 10 Government Medical Colleges and two Dental Colleges across Jammu and Kashmir began a 48-hour hunger strike on Monday after talks with the government failed to resolve their demand for an enhanced monthly internship stipend. The hunger strike follows a seven-day protest by the interns, who said they would continue their []