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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday hinted at a strong political message he plans to deliver after Eid, saying he was holding himself back as the occasion did not permit a political address. Speaking at a function in Tangmarg, CM Omar said the academic setting was not appropriate for political remarks. []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday dismissed speculation about defections from the National Conference, asserting that no party MLA would switch sides to support the BJP. Speaking to reporters in Tangmarg, CM Omar termed the reports baseless and said such claims had no substance. Responding to questions on allegations involving the []

SRINAGAR: Police on Wednesday stopped a protest march by members of the Kashmiri Pandit (KP) community who attempted to proceed towards the office of the Relief Commissioner in Jammu, demanding rehabilitation, relief assistance, and ration-related benefits. The protesters, all Kashmiri migrants, had assembled in Jammu and staged a demonstration against the reported integration of migrant []

SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday accused the National Conference (NC) of involving the Holy Quran in political rivalry and remaining silent on key issues concerning Muslims in the region. Mehbooba Mufti said, The National Conference has fallen to this level. They have even involved the Holy []

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Srinagar district on Wednesday demolished an illegally constructed residential structure belonging to a habitual drug peddler in the Palpora Noorbagh area. In a statement, police said the accused, Hilal Ahmad Sheikh, son of Feroz Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Zahidpora Hawal and presently residing at Pamposh Colony Palpora Noorbagh, had []

SRINAGAR: The Animal Husbandry Department has introduced the internationally renowned Saanen goat breed, popularly known as the Milk Queen, in Kashmir under a special initiative aimed at strengthening the regions dairy and livestock sector. Officials said the Saanen goat, originally from Switzerland, is globally recognised for its high milk-producing capacity and suitability for organised dairy []

SRINAGAR: A woman was injured after being attacked by a wild bear in the forest area of Gund Aku in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Wednesday, officials said. The injured woman has been identified as Zahida Begum (32), wife of Mumtaz Ahmad Chechi, a resident of Gund Aku. Officials said the woman was attacked by []

SRINAGAR: A fertility clinic, Yellow Fertility, a specialised fertility clinic chain, has released an analysis of fertility patterns in Kashmir based on data from over 5,000 couples, highlighting the growing need for early awareness and timely medical evaluation to address infertility. According to the findings, issued in a statement by Yellow Fertility, age-related decline in []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that the government cannot adopt a pick and choose approach in deciding which judicial rulings to accept and which to challenge after prolonged delay, emphasizing the importance of legal certainty and judicial discipline. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district have registered an FIR against the wife and son of Congress MLA Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed in connection with the alleged locking of a government-run health facility in Damhal Khoshipora. Officials said the case (FIR No. 32/2026) was registered at Achabal Police Station on the directions of a First []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Wednesday fitted a GPS-enabled tracking anklet on an accused in a narcotics case to monitor his movements and ensure compliance with court-imposed bail conditions, officials said. The accused, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Dar and a resident of Zaldoora Dooru, was granted bail []

SRINAGAR: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel died after collapsing in the Wachi area of south Kashmirs Shopian district on Wednesday, officials said. Official sources said that the deceased has been identified as Head Constable Surinder Singh of the 178 Battalion, a resident of Shalibanda in Hyderabad, who was posted at Police Post Wachi. []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Wednesday apprehended a suspected drug peddler and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband from his possession. According to officials, the arrest was made during naka checking and surveillance within the jurisdiction of Police Post Sangam. The accused has been identified as Javid Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued the roster of ministers and the Adviser to the Chief Minister, outlining their availability at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, during May 2026. According to Government Order No. 860-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated May 4 and issued by the General Administration Department, the roster has been finalised to ensure []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is likely to expand his cabinet in the coming days, with indications suggesting that all three vacant ministerial berths in the Jammu and Kashmir government may soon be filled. Sources within the political establishment said the proposed expansion is expected to focus on maintaining balanced regional representation across Jammu and []

SRINAGAR: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday rejected the outcome of the 2026 Assembly elections, stating that she does not accept defeat and will neither visit Raj Bhavan nor resign from office. Speaking to reporters, Banerjee alleged that the verdict did not reflect the peoples mandate and was the result of a conspiracy []

SRINAGAR: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday reacted to the election results in four states and one Union Territory, saying that the peoples decision is final and must be respected. Speaking to media persons in Budgam Abdullah said, The decision that people have made is right in front of you, what can I do []

SRINAGAR: A 30-year-old man was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his residence in the Laroo area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Shabir Ahmad Sheikh, son of Abdul Salam Sheikh, a resident of Laroo. Soon after the incident, the Tehsildar Kulgam, along with police officials and a []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday joined a large peoples movement in Budgam as part of the ongoing Drug-Free Jammu and Kashmir campaign, asserting that every arm of the administration would act with resolve and unity to confront the drug menace and ensure its elimination. Addressing a public padyatra, the Lieutenant []

SRINAGAR: A minor girl lost her life after being accidentally crushed under a wooden log while playing in the Trenz area of South Kashmirs Shopian district, officials said on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Mahira Jan, daughter of Babu Khan, a resident of Rajouri and presently staying at Baba Khider, Trenz. Officials said []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district, in coordination with the Drug Control Department, sealed three medical stores in the Aishmuqam area on Tuesday after discrepancies were detected in mandatory records and stock registers. The action was taken during an inspection of medical establishments under the jurisdiction of Police Station Aishmuqam as part of an []

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Srinagar district on Tuesday attached immovable property worth approximately Rs 1.20 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler, as part of the ongoing 100-day Nasha Mukht Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan campaign against drug trafficking. The action was carried out by Police Station Nowhatta under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has extended the deadline for submission of self-appraisal reports under the Annual Performance Report (APR) system for the 202526 assessment year. According to Government Order No. 864-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department on May 4, the last date for submitting self-appraisal on the SPARROW portal []

SRINAGAR: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday allowed Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, currently lodged in jail in a terror-funding case, to meet his ailing father at AIIMS Delhi for 12 hours daily until May 10, modifying its earlier interim bail order, reports appearing in media said. A bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday led a padyatra in central Kashmirs Budgam district as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukht Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, officials said. The march saw the participation of students, youth, civil society members and district administration officials. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor stressed the need for collective community []

SRINAGAR: A man from Uttar Pradesh died after he was found unconscious in his room in the Shalimar area of Srinagar, officials said on Tuesday. An official said the deceased has been identified as 52-year-old Akhter Ali Khan, son of Siraj-ul-Din Khan, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, presently residing at SKAUST-K, Shalimar. He was found []

SRINAGAR: Police in South Kashmirs Anantnag district on Tuesday registered four cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, arrested five drug peddlers, and recovered over 3.93 kilograms of contraband substances during multiple operations across the district. A police spokesperson said Anantnag Police achieved a significant breakthrough in its ongoing anti-narcotics drive by []

SRINAGAR: Police in South Kashmirs Anantnag district on Tuesday arrested a woman drug peddler during naka checking at Laalan Bypass and recovered a contraband substance, suspected to be heroin, from her possession. According to police, a naka party from Police Post Dialgam had set up routine checking at Laalan Bypass when the accused woman was []

SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall in upper reaches, coupled with rain and gusty winds in the plains led to temperatures plummeting across Kashmir on Monday and disrupted traffic on several key routes. According to the details, upper reaches including Gurez, Gulmarg and Sonamarg received light to moderate snowfall, leading to fall in temperatures. The Gurez-Bandipora Road was []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Monday said Jammu and Kashmir would not have lost its special constitutional status and statehood had Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not entered into an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking to reporters in south Kashmirs Shopian district, Choudhary said the political decisions taken in the past []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Monday recovered approximately 3.9 kilograms of a charas-like substance during a search operation in the Srigufwara area, officials said. The recovery was made during the investigation of FIR No. 39/2026 registered at Police Station Srigufwara. Acting on a search warrant issued under Section 41 of BNSS by []

SRINAGAR: With the cherry harvest season around the corner, fruit growers across Kashmir are looking forward to a significant shift in how their produce reaches markets outside the Valley. Improved railway logistics and expanded parcel services are expected to enable the transportation of an estimated 10,000 metric tonnes of cherries this yearmarking a notable rise []

SRINAGAR: Traffic Police Rural Kashmir has issued an advisory announcing traffic restrictions and diversions in Budgam town on May 5 in view of a mega Padyatra being organised under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. Officials said vehicular movement through Budgam town will remain restricted from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, during which the area []

SRINAGAR: More than 13,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been digitally assessed across Jammu and Kashmir under the MSME Health Clinic (JKMHC), with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday directing the adoption of artificial intelligence-driven solutions to strengthen the initiative. Chairing a high-level review meeting, the Chief Secretary called for scaling up stakeholder []

by Shoaib Nazir SRINAGAR: The abrupt suspension of Smart City bus service on Route 15B, connecting TRC Srinagar to Pahroo Chowk and extending to Railway Station Pampore via Nowgam, has caused widespread disruption, leaving students, employees and daily wage earners struggling to reach their destinations. No buses have operated on the route for the past []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday ordered a reshuffle of judicial officers across the Union Territories, effecting multiple transfers and postings in the interest of administrative efficiency. According to Order No. 651 of 2026/RG dated May 4, issued by the Registrar General, several key changes have been made, including []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday chaired the 7th meeting of the Wildlife Board for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir at Lok Bhavan, where the Board approved a key road project through the Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary. The Board accorded approval for the construction of the AshaCheemaGurdaligaliAphrawatSarsonAnita Road within the sanctuary area in []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns in parts of Srinagar and adjoining areas on May 5, 7 and 9 due to maintenance work on key transmission lines. According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, the shutdown of the 33 kV WanganporaSH Pora line and the 33 kV WanganporaKawdara line []

SRINAGAR: A two-year-old girl drowned after falling into a nallah in the Zainapora area of South Kashmirs Shopian district on Monday afternoon. An official said that the child slipped into Nallah Ladii near her rented accommodation in Chidipora. Her body was later recovered downstream in Reshipora. The deceased has been identified as Saziya Mumtaz (2), []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday filed a charge-sheet against 11 accused persons, including officials of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and private beneficiaries, in a case related to violations of building permission norms in Srinagar. The charge-sheet was presented before the Court of the Additional Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Srinagar in []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed an intra-court appeal filed by the Union Territory administration, upholding a Single Judges ruling that landowners granted proprietary rights under a 1966 government order cannot be restrained from selling their land for want of prior government permission. The Division Bench comprising the Chief Justice []

SRINAGAR: Three medical establishments were sealed during a joint inspection drive by the Drug Control Organisation and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Achabal area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Monday for violations of drug control norms. Officials said a total of 19 medical establishments were inspected during the operation. The three outlets sealed []

SRINAGAR: A labourer was killed and another injured after a concrete slab of a residential house collapsed in the Sharshali area of Khrew in south Kashmir on Monday. Official sources said the incident occurred around noon when two labourers came under a concrete slab while demolishing a structure. The injured were identified as Mohammad Younis []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a weather forecast for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting a spell of unsettled weather followed by largely dry conditions over the coming days. According to the forecast, on May 4, most places are expected to witness generally cloudy conditions with one or two spells of light to moderate rain []

SRINAGAR: A woman on Monday allegedly died by suicide after shooting herself with a 12-bore rifle in the Dudran area of Boniyar in north Kashmirs Baramulla district. Officials said the woman used a 12-bore rifle to take her own life in Boniyar. A police team soon reached the spot and shifted the body to hospital []

SRINAGAR: The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday delivered a significant ruling on the long-running dispute over the closure of the Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) scheme in Jammu and Kashmir, holding that candidates placed in select panels cannot be denied appointment solely due to the schemes closure, while mandating that such appointees must meet statutory teaching qualifications []

SRINAGAR: Amaan Zahoor Wani, son of Jammu and Kashmir governments Director of Finance Zahoor Ahmad Wani, died in Delhi after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest, family sources said on Monday. According to reports, Amaan had recently joined a private company in Delhi and was reportedly in good health. On the day of the incident, he []

SRINAGAR: The annual Darbar Move resumed in Srinagar on Monday after a four-year suspension, marking the seasonal relocation of the Union Territorys administrative machinery from Jammu. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah received a ceremonial guard of honour amid heightened security arrangements as the Civil Secretariat and other government offices formally reopened in Srinagar for the summer []

by Afreen Ashraf SRINAGAR: On Sunday, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 was conducted across the country, with more than 50,000 aspirants from Jammu and Kashmir appearing at designated centres under strict security arrangements. However, no official figures were released on the exact number of candidates registered or those who appeared for the []

SRINAGAR: Counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and the Union Territory of Puducherry began this morning at 8 am, with postal ballots taken up first, followed by Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Early trends are expected to emerge by noon as counting progresses across all centres. The Election []