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SRINAGAR: The Government of Odisha has appointed former Rashmi Ranjan Swain as the first Chairperson of the Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission, a newly established body responsible for overseeing recruitment to the states uniformed services. The commission has been constituted to streamline and enhance transparency in the recruitment process for posts in the police, []

SRINAGAR: The 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi was released on Friday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with Rs 18,640 crore transferred directly to the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore farmers across the country under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism. The national event was held at the Jyoti-Bishnu International Cultural []

SRINAGAR: The Jambu Zoo has received a pair of hippopotamuses from Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, marking a new addition to its animal collection under an exchange programme approved by the Central Zoo Authority. Officials said the hippopotamuses were brought to Jammu in exchange for a pair of Himalayan black bears as []

SRINAGAR: The Finance Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has permitted the use of contingency funds in Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for meeting expenses related to forest compensation, structure compensation and utility shifting in government projects. In a circular issued by Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary) Finance, the department said the decision has been []

SRINAGAR: All six crew members aboard a US Air Force KC-135 refuelling aircraft that went down in western Iraq have been confirmed dead, the US Central Command said on Friday. In a statement posted by the command, the aircraft was reported lost on March 12 while flying over friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury. Officials []

SRINAGAR: The Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj Department have sanctioned a total outlay of Rs 195.96 crore under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act to strengthen rural infrastructure development and ensure timely honorarium payments to programme staff across Jammu and Kashmir. According to Order No. 79-JK (RD and PR) of 2026, []

SRINAGAR: SBI Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the State Bank of India Group, has invited applications for the 14th edition of its flagship SBI Youth for India Fellowship, a 13-month rural development programme aimed at empowering young people to work with grassroots communities across the country. The fellowship is open to graduates and []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) on Friday declared the result of the Jammu and Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024, announcing that 340 candidates who appeared in the personality test have been declared successful, while 90 candidates have been recommended for medical examination as part of the final selection process. The []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has directed all District Development Commissioners (DDCs) to strictly follow guidelines governing the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Scheme, particularly with regard to the utilisation and management of unspent funds. In an official communication, the department referred to Government Order No. 76-FD of 2025 dated March 10, 2025, which []

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday raised concern over the ongoing conflict in West Asia, stating that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to shortages of fuel and cooking gas in local markets. Speaking to reporters after offering Jumat-ul-Vida prayers at the Hazratbal Shrine, the former Jammu and Kashmir chief []

SRINAGAR: Around 4,717 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir will perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage this year, with the first batch scheduled to depart from Srinagar on April 18, officials said. Authorities said special Hajj flights carrying pilgrims from the region will operate from Srinagar International Airport between April 18 and April 28 to facilitate their []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday called upon writers, artists and cultural practitioners to preserve the rich heritage of the Jammu region and connect the younger generation with their cultural roots. Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day literary-cultural conclave Sahitya Sanskriti Samagam at the University of Jammu, the Lieutenant Governor emphasised the need []

SRINAGAR: A 35-year-old man sustained critical injuries after allegedly falling from height at his residence in Gulshan Nagar, Nowgam, Srinagar. Official sources said that the injured, identified as Saqib Suhail, son of Abdul Gani Wanie, was immediately shifted to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar, for urgent medical care. His condition has been described as critical. The circumstances []

SRINAGAR: Thousands of devotees assembled at the revered Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar on Friday to offer congregational prayers on Jumat-ul-Vida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramzan. Large numbers of worshippers reached the shrine from early morning and participated in special prayers and supplications, seeking peace, prosperity and well-being for the region. Authorities []

SRINAGAR: The strategic SrinagarLeh highway remained closed for the fourth consecutive day on Friday following heavy snowfall in the higher reaches, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded in the Drass and Sonamarg areas, officials and sources said. Authorities said traffic movement on the highway was suspended after significant snowfall accumulated along the Zojila Pass, a key []

SRINAGAR: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Friday reiterated his demand for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, saying the situation in the region would improve considerably once full statehood is reinstated. Abdullah made the remarks while speaking to reporters in Srinagar, where he emphasised that restoring the political status of the former []

SRINAGAR: Police in Shopian district of south Kashmir have dismantled a fake currency circulation network, recovering counterfeit notes worth Rs 79,000 and arresting three individuals. The case emerged after a local shopkeeper reported to the Shopian Police Station that someone had attempted to pay with fake currency earlier this week. Following the complaint, police launched []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida, which will be observed across the Union Territory on Friday. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor conveyed his hearty greetings and good wishes to the people, praying for the []

SRINAGAR: Authorities in Srinagar prevented congregational prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid on JumatulVida, the final Friday of Ramadhan. MirwaizeKashmir Umar Farooq, who was scheduled to deliver the sermon, was placed under house arrest. Taking to social media, Mirwaiz expressed his distress, sharing photographs of the mosques locked gates and comparing the restrictions to those []

SRINAGAR: The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, will organise the National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries at the ShereKashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, on March 14, 2026. The event will be held under the guidance of Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and Panchayati Raj, in []

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SRINAGAR: Irans newly installed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared that Tehran would continue fighting and keep the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed as leverage against the United States and Israel, according to a report from Reuters. In remarks released on Thursdayhis first since succeeding his slain father, Ali Khameneithe Iranian leader signalled defiance as the []

SRINAGAR: The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday said erratic weather conditions are likely to continue in Jammu and Kashmir till March 20, with intermittent spells of rain in plains and snowfall in higher reaches expected over the coming days. According to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, the weather on March 12 is expected to remain partly []

SRINAGAR: The assassination attempt on former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah echoed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, with Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge and National Conference MP Choudhary Ramzan expressing concern over the incident and demanding stronger security arrangements for the veteran leader. Speaking in the House, Kharge said the attack on Farooq []

SRINAGAR: The Centre on Thursday informed the Rajya Sabha that more than 7,900 public grievances related to the Jammu and Kashmir government were received in 2025 through the online Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS). In a written reply, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said a total of 7,936 grievances []

SRINAGAR: Doctors in Kashmir on Thursday said that only a small fraction of patients requiring kidney transplants are able to access the life-saving procedure. They warned that the number of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients has doubled over the past decade due to increasing cases of diabetes, hypertension and lifestyle-related illnesses. Speaking on the occasion []

SRINAGAR: The Animal Husbandry Department (AHD) Kashmir has procured 17 High Genetic Merit (HGM) dairy bulls imported from the United States, marking a major step towards genetic upgradation of bovine livestock in the Kashmir province. Officials said the elite bulls have been genomically evaluated and ranked under internationally recognised genetic performance indices developed by the []

SRINAGAR: District Magistrate Jammu Rakesh Minhas has ordered stringent regulations for courier companies, parcel services and logistics operators in the district, prohibiting them from accepting or transporting any narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances or contraband items without a valid transport permit under the NDPS Rules, 1985. The directive, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik []

SRINAGAR: The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Thursday announced a complete shutdown in Kargil district and a peaceful protest march on March 16, accusing the Central Government and the Ministry of Home Affairs of delaying decisions on Ladakhs constitutional demands. Addressing a press conference in Kargil, leaders of the alliance said repeated meetings with the []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, will organise job fairs in Srinagar and Jammu under the project Skill Development for Digital JK and Ladakh to connect trained youth with potential employers and expand employment opportunities in the region. According to officials, the job fairs will be held on March []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has fixed the interest rate on General Provident Fund (GPF) at 7.1 percent for the fourth quarter of the financial year 202526. According to Government Order No. 97-F of 2026, issued by the Finance Department (Codes Division), the accumulations at the credit of GPF subscribers will carry 7.1 percent []

SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmir on Thursday announced the postponement of all examinations scheduled for March 13, 2026, in view of the holiday on account of Jumat-ul-Vida. According to a notice issued by the Office of the Controller of Examinations, all university examinations slated for tomorrow stand postponed. The notice further stated that fresh dates []

SRINAGAR: The The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu and Kashmir State Centre, organised a panel discussion to mark World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, bringing together engineers, academicians, industry professionals and young engineers to deliberate on the evolving role of engineering in addressing contemporary developmental challenges. The programme was held under the theme Smart Engineering []

SRINAGAR: Jumat-ul-Vida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramzan, will be observed across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam, speaking to Kashmir Life, said that this year Jumat-ul-Vida will fall on March 13, noting that the following Friday may coincide with Eid-ul-Fitr. Traditionally, the largest congregational prayers are expected to be []

SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested a Technical Assistant posted in Block Development office Parnia, Khansahib in Budgam district of central Kashmir for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000 from a complainant. Officials said that the accused has been identified as Sajad Ahmad Raina, Son of Rahim Raina, a resident of Kralwari []

SRINAGAR: Thousands of workers and supporters of the National Conference on Wednesday staged a massive protest in Jammu condemning the recent attack on party president Farooq Abdullah, with demonstrators carrying party flags, placards and banners while raising slogans against the Centre and the administration headed by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The protest was organized by []

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SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has promoted two officers of the Jammu Kashmir Rural Development (Gazetted) Service to the Time Scale of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS), according to Government Order No. 313-JK(GAD) of 2026 issued by the General Administration Department on Thursday. As per the order, Majid Manzoor Bhat and []

SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday raised concern over attack on National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah, describing the incident as a serious security lapse. Her remarks came a day after a firing incident at a wedding function in Jammu in which Abdullah was allegedly targeted but remained unharmed. The episode has raised concerns about []

SRINAGAR: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory making it mandatory for independent milk producers and milk vendors to obtain registration or a license before carrying out any food business activity. According to the advisory issued by the Regulatory Compliance Division of FSSAI, milk producers who are not members []

SRINAGAR: Veteran politician and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah narrowly escaped an alleged assassination attempt on Wednesday night during a wedding function in the Greater Kailash area on the outskirts of Jammu. Speaking on the incident on Thursday, Abdullah credited his security personnel and divine intervention for saving his life. I am []

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out search operations at several locations in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir as part of its ongoing investigation into a terror conspiracy case. Official sources said that the raids were conducted in Mohalla Khorinar and Hari-Surankote areas in connection with a case linked to the []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has approved the promotion of 24 Junior Scale officers to the Time Scale of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS), Government Order No. 314-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department on Thursday, confirmed. The promotions, effective from January 1, 2026 on a notional basis and []

by Rafia Peer Jammu and Kashmirs entrepreneurship ecosystem is evolving through initiatives such as SKEWPY and Mission Yuva, but sustainable growth requires stronger industry linkages and entrepreneurship education within curricula. Jammu and Kashmir has along tradition of entrepreneurship, dating back to ancient times, in handicrafts, handlooms, woodwork, papier-mch, and copperwork. During the Mughal and Sultanic []

SRINAGAR: Political leaders from across Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday condemned a firing incident at a marriage function in the Greater Kailash area of Jammu that was attended by National Conference president and five-time former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary. From point-blank range, a man tried to shoot Dr. Farooq []

SRINAGAR: A man was apprehended on Wednesday evening after a firing incident at a marriage function in the Greater Kailash area of Jammu attended by National Conference president and five-time former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary. According to sources, the incident occurred when the two leaders were []

SRINAGAR: A suspect was apprehended on Wednesday evening after a firing incident was reported during a private function attended by National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary. Sources said that the incident occurred when the two leaders were leaving the venue after attending the []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Transport, IT, Youth Services and Sports Satish Sharma on Wednesday directed officials to ensure uninterrupted supply of petroleum products across the Union Territory in view of the evolving situation in the Middle East. Chairing a high-level review meeting, the minister assessed the availability []

SRINAGAR: A policeman sustained injuries while averting a potential fire disaster at the Press Information Bureau (PIB) office in Press Colony, Srinagar, on Wednesday evening. Officials said a fire broke out inside the office building after a gas cylinder caught fire, prompting Fire and Emergency Services teams from the headquarters to rush to the spot. []

SRINAGAR: Power supply will remain suspended in several areas of Kashmir on different dates this week due to scheduled maintenance and shutdowns of 33 KV transmission lines, the Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) said on Wednesday. According to the official statement, a shutdown of the 33 KV AchabalCherpora tapline will be []