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SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is also Finance Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday participated in the pre-Budget consultations meeting chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Chief Minister today participated in the pre-Budget consultations in New Delhi, chaired by the Union Finance Minister, and shared key perspectives and concerns of the Government []

SRINAGAR: A major disaster was narrowly averted on Saturday night in the Arampora area of Qamarwari after a fire broke out in a residential house that was illegally being used for commercial storage and handling of hazardous chemical material, officials said. Fire and Emergency Services officials said a fire call was received at the State []

SRINAGAR: Police on Saturday recovered three smartphones during evening raids conducted inside the High Security Central Jail, Kot Bhalwal, Jammu, officials said. Official sources said that the recovered devices include two Redmi smartphones and one broken Samsung handset, all found without SIM cards during routine checking inside the jail premises. They said the recovery has []

SRINAGAR: Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday claimed that a man from Kashmir was detained at the Ram Mandir after he allegedly attempted to offer namaz within the temple complex. According to UP Police, the individual, identified as a 55-year-old from Shopian district of south Kashmir, entered the Ram Mandir premises during the day as a []

SRINAGAR: A Muslim resident of a remote village in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district has donated his private land for the construction of a public health facility, addressing a long-standing gap in basic healthcare access in the region. Rafi Ahmed, a resident of Phagsoo village in the hilly Chenab Valley, has voluntarily donated one kanal []

SRINAGAR: The Transport Department in Kishtwar has disqualified driving licences of accused persons and initiated proceedings against vehicles involved in narcotics cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Officials said Assistant Regional Transport Officer Kishtwar, Tasleem Javed Wani, ordered the action following cases registered by District Police Kishtwar at Police Station Kishtwar. []

SRINAGAR: A mortar shelllike device was found on Saturday in the Muratha (Lohai) area of Sector Malhar in Kathua district. A senior police officer said that the suspicious object was noticed earlier today, following which the concerned authorities were informed. Security forces rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area as a precautionary measure. []

SRINAGAR: Seeking to link sports development with large scale job creation, Jammu and Kashmir minister Satish Sharma has requested financial support of Rs 600 crore over five years to establish 10 Border Sports and Employment Hubs across the Union Territory, along with additional livelihood and apprenticeship schemes worth Rs 570 crore aimed at border and []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Saturday announced a series of planned power shutdowns next week that will affect large parts of Srinagar and north Kashmir as teams carry out work on 33 kV and 132 kV lines. KPDCL said the 33 kV NihalporaGulmarg line will be shut down []

SRINAGAR: A pigeon bearing a coded ring was found by a local boy in the Akhnoor area on Saturday afternoon, officials said. Official sources said that the boy immediately informed the police after noticing the coded ring on the bird. Police reached the spot and took the pigeon into custody for examination. They said that []

SRINAGAR: Acting on a complaint, the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday said it has arrested a Patwari from Budgam for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 out of a demanded amount of Rs 30,000 for the issuance of a revenue extract and bank lien certificate. According to a statement, the []

SUV buyers today are far from a single, uniform group. Some prioritise space, comfort, and long-distance touring, while others look for compact dimensions, urban convenience, and easy manoeuvrability. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris and the Hyundai Venue illustrate how manufacturers address these different expectations within the broader SUV category. Although both vehicles fall under the SUV []

SRINAGAR: Often described as the mini Kashmir, Bhaderwah is witnessing a renewed surge in tourist arrivals this winter, driven by fresh snowfall, heightened security arrangements and renewed focus on winter tourism. However, even as visitor numbers climb and new projects are announced, deep-rooted environmental and civic challenges continue to trouble the picturesque hill town. Over []

SRINAGAR: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere with a judgment of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court directing the completion of a long-pending recruitment process for Jail Warders advertised nearly two decades ago, bringing closure to a prolonged legal and administrative impasse. A Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta []

JAMMU: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a seven-year-old service writ petition challenging the selection of a Female Multi Purpose Health Worker (FMPHW) under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Doda district, holding that the authorities had rightly preferred a local candidate in accordance with the applicable preference norms. Justice []

The SUV category has expanded far beyond a single definition. Buyers today can choose from a wide spectrum of vehicles that vary significantly in size, design philosophy, and intended use. Two models that clearly demonstrate this diversity are the Tata Curvv and the Hyundai Exter. Although both are marketed as SUVs, they sit at opposite []

SRINAGAR: The justification given by the National Medical Commission for revoking the letter of permission of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College has come under sharp scrutiny, with students of the institution publicly contradicting the regulators claims. Speaking to reporters, students of the medical college said that classrooms, laboratories and other infrastructure facilities are fully []

Breast cancer is steadily emerging as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Kashmir. In a detailed conversation with Kashmir Life, noted breast cancer surgeon Dr Shabnam Bashir discussed the scale and challenges of the crisis, condensed by Afreen Ashraf for clarity and readability KASHMIR LIFE (KL): What is the state and status []

SRINAGAR: Authorities on Saturday restored vehicular movement on the BandiporaGurez road following snowfall that had rendered the stretch slippery and unsafe for travel. Officials said traffic has been permitted only in one direction, from Bandipora to Gurez, keeping in view the prevailing road and weather conditions. They said commuters must strictly adhere to the cut-off []

SRINAGAR: Security forces recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from Paloora village near the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir following suspected drone movement in the area, officials said. Official sources said local residents late last night noticed a drone hovering over the area for nearly two minutes and immediately alerted []

SRINAGAR: At least three shops were robbed during the intervening night at Hijaj Market in Kupwara district of north Kashmir. According to details available, the affected establishments belong to Muhammad Sadeeq Khan, a meat seller by profession and a resident of Chalgound, Hayhama; Fayaz Ahmed, a cloth merchant from Panzgam; and Ghulam Mohammad Wani, a []

SRINAGAR: Airlines operating from the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Qatar have cancelled several flights to Iran amid escalating nationwide protests, disrupting regional air travel, AFP reported. According to the Dubai Airports website, at least 17 flydubai flights scheduled between Dubai and the Iranian cities of Tehran, Shiraz and Mashhad were cancelled. A flydubai spokesperson []

SRINAGAR: Severe cold conditions continued across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Saturday as minimum temperatures plunged well below freezing at most places, with Drass in Ladakh recording the lowest temperature at minus 24.6 degrees Celsius, officials said. In the Kashmir region, Shopian registered the coldest night at minus 8.2C, followed closely by Pulwama at []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered a large quantity of contraband substances from a residential house in Barbugh area of Imamsahib in south Kashmirs Shopian district and arrested one person in connection with the seizure. According to a police statement, acting on specific information, Police Station Imamsahib registered a case under FIR No. 02/2026 under []

SRINAGAR: National Conference leader and Member of Legislative Assembly, Hazratbal, Salman Ali Sagar, on Friday held the Lakes Conservation and Management Authority responsible for the death of a young man through alleged harassment and accused it of corruption and selective action under the pretext of conservation. Speaking to reporters here, Sagar alleged that Shakeel Ahmad []

SRINAGAR: In Jammu and Kashmir, hydel power generation has reduced by nearly 77 percent. An official informed that the Power Development Department is able to generate only 277 Megawatts (MWs) of power out of the total generation capacity of 1197 MW. The official further said that on Friday, the 900 MWs power projects in Baglihar []

SRINAGAR: A severe cold wave continued to prevail across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Friday, with several places recording a further drop in minimum temperatures compared to the previous day. According to the details, Srinagar, Jammu Kashmirs winter capital, recorded a seasonal low of minus 6.0 degrees Celsius, down from minus 5.1 degrees a []

SRINAGAR: The Budget Session of Parliament is scheduled to begin on January 28 and will continue until April 2, 2026, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced. In a social media post, Rijiju stated that the first phase of the session will conclude on February 13, with both Houses reassembling for the second phase on March []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday expressed support for the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, characterizing the decades-old pact as detrimental to the Kashmirs interests. Speaking at a press conference in Amritsar, CM Omar reiterated his longstanding opposition to the treaty. He stated that its suspension would allow the Kashmir []

SRINAGAR: Jammu residents have been informed of scheduled power outages across multiple areas from January 10 to 12, as maintenance and grid operations continue, officials said. The Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL Jammu, stated that electricity supply to Akhnoor, Gangyal, Gandhi Nagar, Trikuta Nagar, Nanak Nagar, Railhead Complex, Jammu University, City area, DC Office, Boria PHE, []

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) of the National Security Guard (NSG) through video conferencing, terming it a major milestone in strengthening Indias counter-terrorism capabilities. The event was attended by the Union Home Secretary, Director of the Intelligence Bureau, Director General []

SRINAGAR: Russias defence ministry said on Friday that its forces carried out a massive overnight strike on Ukraine, hitting what it described as strategic targets using Oreshnik hypersonic missiles and several other types of missiles. Ukrainian authorities said Russia launched 36 missiles and 242 drones during the attack, according to The Kyiv Independent. Ukraines Foreign []

SRINAGAR: The Baramulla-Uri National Highway will remain temporarily closed at Danakha Mode and near NS Bridge in Uri on January 11 in view of hill cutting work and apprehensions of landslides, officials said on Friday. According to an order issued by the Additional District Magistrate Baramulla, the road will remain shut at Danakha Mode at []

SRINAGAR: Security forces on Friday recovered a suspected nano drone from a border area in Jammu district, officials said, according to Daily Excelsior. The device was found lying in the Chakroi area of RS Pura following information provided by a local resident. Authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain its origin and purpose.

SRINAGAR: A fire broke out on Friday in the forest area of Hari Parbat, adjacent to the revered Makhdoom Sahib Shrine, triggering an emergency response amid concerns over the spread of flames in the dry vegetation zone. Officials said the fire engulfed dry grass, bushes and trees in the forest belt surrounding the hill. An []

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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Protection Department on Friday rescued a black bear from the Rathsona area of Tral in south Kashmirs Pulwama district. Officials said that the bear had strayed into the vicinity of human habitation, creating panic among locals. Upon receiving the information, a team from the Wildlife Department rushed to the []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz Kashmir Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq was on Friday barred for the third consecutive week from leading special prayers for rain and snow at Jamia Masjid Srinagar. The Mirwaiz had announced special congregational prayers seeking rainfall and snowfall in view of the prolonged dry spell. However, authorities did not allow him to proceed to []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Anjuman-e- Sharie Shian President Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi on Friday criticised what he described as rumours being spread under the influence of global imperial arrogance, saying such narratives ignore what he called an undeniable political reality. Addressing the Friday congregation at Markazi Imam Bargha in Budgam, Aga Hassan said Western powers []

SRINAGAR: Iran imposed a nationwide internet blackout on Thursday, as protests entered their twelfth day, with huge crowds in Tehran and other cities demanding the ouster of the Islamic Republics leadership, according to reports from The New York Times. A monitoring group confirmed the outage began around 8:30 local time, severing connectivity amid rising casualties []

SRINAGAR: BJP leader and Vijaypur MLA Chander Prakash Ganga has directed the Public Works Department to immediately halt payments to contractors found to be using substandard material during road macadamisation works in the Vijaypur Assembly segment. The directive was issued after the MLA, along with Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma, conducted inspections of several []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, has launched a sharp critique against the Central Government and the Jammu Kashmir administration led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The criticism follows the recent de-recognition of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Sciences (SMVDIMS). Mufti characterized []

SRINAGAR: The health of children in Jammu and Kashmir presents a complex picture of progress and concern, according to the Children in India 2025 report released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) through the National Statistical Office (NSO), based on a sample survey data for the period 2019-21. While high immunisation coverage []

SRINAGAR: Security forces on Friday launched a search operation in the forest area of Sidhra in Jammu district as part of heightened security measures ahead of Republic Day celebrations, officials said. Officials said teams of security forces were deployed in the forest belt early in the day to carry out area domination and search operations. []

SRINAGAR: All egg samples collected from various parts of Srinagar and sent for laboratory analysis have been found to be of standard quality, officials said on Friday. An official said the samples were tested in line with the norms prescribed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and were declared fit for []

SRINAGAR: A harsh cold wave continued to prevail across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Friday, with several locations in the Kashmir Valley and the cold desert region recording sub-zero minimum temperatures. Shopian emerged as the coldest place in Kashmir at minus 7.7 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Pahalgam at minus 7.6 degrees and Pulwama []

SRINAGAR: A soldier died after slipping and falling from a height while proceeding for night patrolling duty in the Sheeri area of Baramulla district in north Kashmir. Official sources said the deceased has been identified as Hira Lal, a resident of Haryana, who was posted at the Fathagard Sheeri Camp. They said the soldier accidentally []

SRINAGAR: Three Indian nationals were among the crew of the Venezuela-linked oil tanker Marinera seized by the United States on Wednesday during operations in the Caribbean Sea, Russian media reported. According to RT, the vessels crew comprised 17 Ukrainian citizens, six Georgians, three Indians and two Russians. The tanker, earlier known as M/V Bella 1, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the withdrawal of permission to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), terming the move a reflection of a deeply entrenched anti-Jammu mindset. Addressing a press conference at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, National Conference Additional General []

Three Budgam youths quietly repair Kashmirs deadly potholes, reducing accidents through volunteer effort amid neglect, reports Shoaib Nazir Some of Kashmirs roads are so pothole-ridden that they trigger frequent road accidents. With the government too preoccupied with adding big roads to the network, a group of men is addressing that concern. The group comprising three []