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SRINAGAR : Three residents of Kot Charwal area of Rajouri district have emerged as alleged members of a logistic support module linked to the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) during further investigation into a terror module case, officials said on Thursday. The development came during the investigation into FIR No. 95/2026 registered at Police Station Dharamsal in []

Says Parliament was competent to apply labour welfare laws to erstwhile J&K; 6% interest ordered on recoverable dues

SRINAGAR: Cold storage facilities across Kashmir are witnessing heavy demand ahead of the peak apple season, with a large portion of available capacity already booked and growers who failed to reserve space in advance struggling to find storage for their produce. The surge in bookings follows last seasons experience, when growers who stored their apples []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has rescheduled the OMR-based written examinations for three posts in the Health and Medical Education Department, while postponing the examination for Dresser/Junior Pharmacist posts. As per a notice issued by JKSSB Controller of Examinations Reyaz Ahmed Malik (JKAS) on Thursday, the examination for Female MPHW/Male Multipurpose []

SRINAGAR: Traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained slow on Wednesday due to a single-lane stretch at Dawel in Udhampur, surface damage at Dandwal and the movement of nomadic herds, prompting Traffic Police to issue a detailed advisory for commuters. According to the Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir, very slow movement was observed []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Education has proposed a comprehensive review of the existing Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) framework, including the rules applicable to teachers already in service, following representations from teachers and other stakeholders and recent judicial observations on the issue. In an Office Memorandum, the Department of School Education and Literacy said the government []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Health Mission Employees Association (JKNHMEA) has extended its ongoing strike by another 72 hours from September 18, as employees continue to press for pay parity, job security, regularisation and social security benefits. The association said the decision was taken as its long-pending demands remained unresolved and there was no []

SRINAGAR: A delegation of journalists from Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday interacted with Tamil Nadu Information Minister Dr L Murugan at the Doordarshan Chennai premises during a study tour organised under the aegis of the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Srinagar. The interaction was held alongside a programme organised by the Tamil Nadu Information Department at []

SRINAGAR: A man was injured in a bear attack in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Thursday. Quoting officials, news agency GNS reported that a bear attacked a person in Charward area of Luhor Gadool in Kokernag. The injured has been identified as Fayaz Ahmed Khan, son of Abdul Rehman Khan, resident of Luhor Gadool. He []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday apprehended nine drug peddlers in Anantnag, Sopore, Shopian, Pulwama and Kangan areas; and recovered contraband substances from their possession. The spokesperson said that in Pulwama, during naka checking at Old Bus Stand, Pulwama, the naka party apprehended three suspicious persons carrying polythene packets. During search, 286 grams of []

SRINAGAR: The two Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants killed during Operation Soan in Udhampur district have been identified as Saddam and Mustafa, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Thursday. In a post on X, the police said a cache of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the slain militants following the joint operation by security forces. []

SRINAGAR: Zarka Naseer Khan, a postgraduate in Veterinary Microbiology from the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), has secured admission to a fully funded PhD programme at Jeonbuk National University in South Korea, marking another international academic opportunity for a graduate of the Kashmir-based agricultural university. Khan completed her Master of []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reiterated his demand for restoration of statehood to the Union Territory, saying the Centre had so far provided only verbal assurances on the issue. Speaking to mediapersons in Amritsar, Abdullah said he had no indication of what Prime Minister Narendra Modi might announce on his 76th birthday, but []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat has approved the attachment of properties belonging to two militants allegedly operating from Pakistan, according to an order issued on Thursday. The properties, located in Kachama village of Kupwara district, comprise 15 kanals and seven marlas of land along with two residential houses. The properties []

SRINAGAR: At least thirteen persons, including children, were injured after a Tata Sumo met with an accident near Dharana Water Point in Mendhar area of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Officials said that the vehicle bearing registration number UP16DT0695 met with an accident near Dharana, resulting in injuries to 13 passengers. All []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Health Mission Employees Association (JKNHMEA) has extended its ongoing protest and strike across the Union Territory by another 72 hours from September 18, citing the continued pendency of its demands and lack of a concrete, time-bound resolution. The decision was taken by the associations Joint Coordination Committee and formally []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has directed all officers and officials of its Jammu wing to strictly obtain prior permission from the competent authority before appearing in competitive examinations or pursuing further studies. The direction was issued by Registrar Judicial Swati Gupta through an order dated September 16, 2026, following directions []

SRINAGAR: Security forces have arrested a suspected Over Ground Worker (OGW) near the encounter site in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir after two militants were killed in a gunfight on Thursday, officials said. The arrest was made during a cordon and search operation launched in adjoining areas following the encounter to identify and track []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has cancelled the reinstatement order of Nazir Ahmad Malik, a Gauge Reader and former in-charge Patwari in the Ziladar office at Hajin, who is facing departmental action in connection with an Anti-Corruption Bureau case, and ordered a fresh inquiry into the charges against him. The action was ordered by []

SRINAGAR: A 38-year-old newspaper vendor died after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head in the Resham Ghar area of Jammu on Thursday, with police saying they suspect it to be a case of suicide. The deceased was identified as Deepak Sharma, a resident of Resham Ghar. He was shifted by his family to Government []

SRINAGAR: India has condemned a drone attack near Makkah in Saudi Arabia, expressing concern over the incident and its potential impact on civilian lives and infrastructure. Responding to media queries, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India reaffirmed its condemnation of attacks on the sovereign territory of Saudi Arabia and any actions that []

SRINAGAR:Higher reaches of north Kashmir, including Tulail Valley and Kabul Gali in Gurez, received fresh snowfall on Thursday, while rain was reported from most parts of the Kashmir Valley. Several areas, including Srinagar, witnessed rainfall from late Wednesday night. The higher reaches of Gurez also received snowfall, according to reports. The Jammu division recorded heavy []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has been placed 27th among 36 States and Union Territories in the India Electric Mobility Index 2025, scoring 31 points against the national average of 42, according to the latest report by NITI Aayog. The index, prepared by NITI Aayog in partnership with WRI India, measures the progress of States and []

SRINAGAR: Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Maljata area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. The identities of the slain militants have not yet been ascertained. Arms and ammunition were recovered from the site following the operation, officials said. The encounter began after gunshots []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has referred a representation seeking an increase in the monthly stipend of medical and dental interns from Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000 to the Health and Medical Education (H and ME) Department for examination and necessary action. The move follows protests and hunger strikes by interns at Government []

SRINAGAR: A pigeon suspected to have flown in from Pakistan was recovered in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua district, with security agencies examining a ring found tied to its leg to determine the birds origin and the purpose of the marking. Officials said the pigeon was found carrying the ring and was suspected to have []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has announced the schedule for the Annual Regular 2026 examinations for Classes 10, 11 and 12 in Kashmir Division, winter-zone areas of Jammu Division and the Union Territory of Ladakh. According to the date sheet, all examinations will begin at 11 am. For Class 10, []

SRINAGAR : Firing was reported in the Majalta area of Udhampur district on Wednesday evening after suspicious movement was noticed in the area. Quoting sources, the news agency KNO reported that police and other personnel opened fire as a precautionary measure after noticing the suspicious movement. Following the incident, vigilance has been intensified in the []

SRINAGAR: Manasbal Lake, one of Kashmirs important freshwater ecosystems, is facing growing ecological pressure from agricultural runoff, sewage, tourism, stone quarrying and expanding human settlements, a recent scientific review has found. According to the review published in Current World Environment states that increasing nutrient inputs from household waste, sewage and agricultural activities have contributed to []

SRINAGAR:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday inaugurated the Rotary Satellite Club-Kashmir Valley, marking the expansion of Rotary Internationals community-service activities into the Valley. The new club has been sponsored by the Rotary Club of Dahanu under Rotary International District 3141, which covers Mumbai and comprises more than 100 member clubs. Welcoming the initiative, Omar said []

SRINAGAR: Dal Lake recorded only eight fish species during a six-month survey, with researchers flagging a significant decline in fish diversity and calling for urgent conservation measures. The study, published in the July 2026 issue of the Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), examined the fish diversity and conservation status of the iconic []

SRINAGAR : Jammu and Kashmir has emerged among the weaker-performing regions in foundational learning outcomes, with fewer than 45 percent of students demonstrating grade-level skills in one or more subjects, according to official documents. The documents available with the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO)show that Jammu and Kashmir, along with Meghalaya, Mizoram, Puducherry and Andhra []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the upcoming seven-day Assembly session will see several issues concerning the people of Jammu and Kashmir being raised, with the government making every effort to ensure the House functions properly and legislators receive satisfactory responses. Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of a function here, Omar said []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Education Officer Rajouri has placed a teacher under suspension after a video allegedly showing him subjecting children to corporal punishment went viral on social media. As per an order issued by the Office of the Chief Education Officer, Rajouri, it states that pending enquiry into the conduct of Nisaar Ahmed, Teacher, High []

SRINAGAR: A media delegation from Kashmir on Wednesday called on Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kuniyil Kailashnathan at Lok Niwas during a press exposure tour to Chennai organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Srinagar. During the hour-long interaction, Kailashnathan shared his vision for the development of Puducherry and said he envisaged transforming the Union Territory into []

SRINAGAR: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K, in coordination with Jammu Police, has seized and subsequently destroyed around 600 kg of paneer worth approximately Rs 1.50 lakh during an enforcement operation in Jammu. Acting on specific information, the Food Safety Team, Jammu, intercepted a passenger sleeper bus arriving from Punjab and found around 20 []

SRINAGAR : The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has quashed the preventive detention of a Shopian man under the Public Safety Act, holding that vague allegations of association with terrorists or being an OGW, coupled with failure to provide relied-upon material, deprived him of a meaningful opportunity to challenge his []

SRINAGAR: Many parts of Jammu and Kashmir are likely to receive rain and thundershowers from tonight through September 17, with gusty winds, hail and intense showers possible at some places. Rain and thundershowers are likely at many to most places across Jammu and Kashmir from tonight through September 17, according to a seven-day weather update []

SRINAGAR: All four large ponds built under Project Him Sarovar at Spituk Farka in Leh have been filled with glacier meltwater within five months, Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena said on Wednesday. Saxena said on X that the four ponds had been completed and brought into operation, with the fourth reservoir recharged on September 9. []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday urged political leaders from Ladakh and Kargil to seek written and signed commitments from the Central Government instead of relying on verbal assurances. Speaking to reporters after a review meeting in Pulwama, Omar said leaders should not place their trust in promises from the Centre []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Governments Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment on Wednesday ordered transfers and postings of 17 forest officers and officials, with several officers assigned additional charges. The orders were issued with immediate effect through Government Order No. 205-JK(FST) of 2026, dated September 16, 2026, in the interest of administration. Mudasir Mehmood []

SRINAGAR: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a public health alert against two unauthorised cosmetic products manufactured in Pakistan, warning that excessive levels of heavy metals detected in the products may pose health risks to consumers. In a public notice, the CDSCOs Cosmetics Division identified the products as Goree Beauty Cream and []

SRINAGAR; Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone has questioned the representation of the Kashmir Valley in the latest selection of JKAS and JK Accounts (Gazetted) officers, alleging that the appointment figures reflect what he described as recruitment apartheid against the region. In a post on X, Lone said 55 officers had been selected for the []

SRINAGAR: Crime Branch Jammu on Wednesday conducted a raid at an ultrasound clinic in Kishtwar district as part of its investigation into the alleged rape and subsequent death of a minor girl. The investigation into the case was handed over to the Crime Branch on Saturday, following the rape and death of the girl in []

SRINAGAR: Police arrested three alleged drug peddlers, including a woman, in two separate operations in South Kashmirs Kulgam district on Wednesday and recovered 190.5 grams of heroin-like substance, officials said. During the first operation, police apprehended a woman while conducting naka checking at Upper Market Qazigund near Town Hall after finding her movements suspicious. A []

SRINAGAR: The body of a man was found near the Ring Road in the Dharmunah area of central Kashmirs Budgam district on Wednesday, according to reports. The deceased has been identified as Arif Ahmad Bhat, son of late Farooq Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Budgam. Police reached the location after receiving information about the incident []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Bank has warned customers against fraudulent eKYC applications and links being circulated through WhatsApp, SMS and social media to obtain sensitive banking and identity information. In an advisory titled Beware of eKYC Scams!, the bank said scammers were asking customers to download fake eKYC applications or click links purportedly meant for []

SRINAGAR: Dealers handling new vehicles without a valid Trade Certificate will face enforcement action, including penalties and prosecution, under motor vehicle laws. The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department has directed all automobile dealers dealing in first-hand and new motor vehicles to obtain a valid Trade Certificate within 10 days, warning that those continuing to operate []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir General Administration Department has deployed 14 government officers, including JKAS and Junior JKAS officers, to record issues and points raised during the sixth session of the J&K Legislative Assembly, scheduled from September 21 to 30. The deployment has been made through Government Order No. 1513-JK(GAD) of 2026, with two officers []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the preventive detention of an Anantnag man under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA), holding that the detention order suffered from non-application of mind, reliance on stale and weakened antecedents and failure to consider the bail granted to him in an []