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SRINAGAR: A profound wave of grief swept across Kargil following reports of the killing of Iran Supreme leader Ayatollah Imam Khamenei, with thousands of mourners pouring onto the streets and religious institutions holding special condolence gatherings. As news of the development spread early in the morning, mourning assemblies were convened across mosques and Imambargahs in []

SRINAGAR: Indian Army personnel in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, fired at a Pakistani drone that crossed the Line of Control (LoC) early Sunday. The drone, detected over the Digwar area at around 6:10am, hovered briefly before retreating to Pakistanoccupied Kashmir (PoK) despite over a dozen rounds being fired. This marks the second incident []

byAmin Saikal US-Israel strikes killed Khamenei, triggering Iranian retaliation and regional war. Despite succession plans and loyal security forces, regime change appears unlikely, raising risks of prolonged conflict. The joint US-Israel strikes on Iran, which killed the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Tehrans retaliatory strikes on Israel and neighbouring Arab countries, have again []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday condemned Israel and the United States over the killing of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while also criticising Muslim-majority countries for what she described as their silence on the issue. In a post on X, Mufti termed the development a deeply tragic and shameful moment []

SRINAGAR: Baramulla and Budgam Police on Sunday issued advisories urging media houses, journalists, social media users and digital platforms to exercise utmost responsibility while reporting and sharing information amid the prevailing situation. In separate statements, the District Police Baramulla and Budgam Police cautioned that any news related to law and order or public gatherings must []

SRINAGAR: In view of widespread protests across the Valley against the killing of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to shut educational institutions for two days as a precautionary measure. Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that in order to ensure the safety of students, the government []

The rare 2026 convergence of Ramazan and Lent offers Christians and Muslims an opportunity to deepen mutual understanding through shared themes of fasting, repentance, humility, and charity. In 2026, two of the worlds largest faith communities began their most sacred seasons on the same day. On February 18, Muslims entered the month of Ramazan, while []

SRINAGAR: The assassination of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei by the United States and Israel has revived memories in Kashmir of his brief but significant visit to the Valley in 1980 or 1981, when he travelled to Srinagar for nearly 48 hours as part of Irans post-revolution outreach. According to accounts from []

SRINAGAR: All schools and colleges across Kashmir will remain closed on Monday as a precautionary measure in view of the prevailing situation, officials said. Education minister Sakina Itoo said the decision was taken to ensure the safety of students and staff amid ongoing protests in parts of the Valley. Classes in all government and private []

SRINAGAR: In view of the evolving situation in the West Asia, Government of Indian (GOI) on Sunday issued an advisory for foreign nationals currently residing in the country, assuring them of necessary assistance with visa and stay-related matters. The Ministry advised that foreign visitors whose travel plans have been disrupted due to the ongoing regional []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday called on all communities to remain peaceful and exercise restraint amid ongoing developments in Iran, including reports about the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a statement shared on X, the Office of the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir expressed concern over the situation and urged the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has postponed the OMR-based written examination for the post of Laboratory Attendant in the Home Department, which was scheduled to be held on March 01, 2026. According to a notice issued by the Controller of Examinations, the examination had been advertised vide Notification No. 06 of []

SRINAGAR: An overnight fire in Srinagars Kralyar area of Rainawari near VB College damaged three residential-cum-commercial structures before it was brought under control. Officials said a running fire call was received at the State Fire Control Room in Batamaloo, prompting an immediate response from Fire Station Rainawari. Owing to the congested locality, additional teams were []

SRINAGAR: Irans government has declared a 40-day period of public mourning following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, state-linked media reported on Sunday. The announcement also included seven days of official public holidays to mark the occasion as the nation enters an extended period of national grief.

SRINAGAR: Iranian state media reported that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in coordinated US-Israeli air strikes. The claim followed remarks by Donald Trump, who said Khamenei was among those killed during the attacks across Iran. Sources cited by CBS News said roughly 40 Iranian officials died in the strikes, while Israel stated that []

SRINAGAR: More than 200 people have been killed across Iran following joint US-Israeli strikes, according to Iranian state television, citing the Red Crescent, as a rapidly escalating conflict triggered retaliatory missile and drone attacks across Israel and several Gulf states hosting American military bases. According to Associated Press (AP), Iranian state media reported that at []

SRINAGAR: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Sunday. According to seismic data, the tremor occurred at 01:25:57 IST on March 1, 2026. The epicentre was located at latitude 33.08N and longitude 76.17E, with a shallow depth of 5 kilometres. The shallow depth of []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday launched its Human Papillomavirus vaccination campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer among adolescent girls, with around 850 beneficiaries aged 14 to 15 inoculated across the Union Territory on the first day. The campaign was inaugurated at Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar following the nationwide rollout led by Prime Minister Narendra []

SRINAGAR: When Jammu and Kashmir sealed their maiden Ranji Trophy title, captain Paras Dogra struggled to articulate the magnitude of the moment. After decades in domestic cricket, after more than 10,000 first-class runs, it was this triumph that left him overwhelmed. I cant explain to be honest, I have no words. At this time, it []

SRINAGAR: As Jammu and Kashmir redefined their place in Indias domestic hierarchy, one figure stood at the heart of their breakthrough, composed, understated and immovable under pressure. Shubham Singh Pundir did not merely score runs in the Ranji Trophy final; he shaped history. Born on October 16, 1998, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, the left-handed top-order batter []

SRINAGAR: At 3 pm on February 23, Qamran Iqbal was resting at his Srinagar home, not even part of Jammu and Kashmirs original squad for the Ranji Trophy final. By 9 am the next morning, he was walking out to bat in Hubballi. Forty-eight hours later, he had written himself into JK cricket folklore. Flown []

SRINAGAR: Auqib Nabis rise and Jammu and Kashmirs cricketing ascent have become inseparable narratives. From practising in the cramped bylanes of Baramulla, where he scarcely had space for a full run-up, to spearheading one of the most dominant bowling campaigns in domestic history, Nabi emerged as the defining figure in JKs maiden Ranji Trophy triumph. []

SRINAGAR: Government Medical College Srinagar has received the Excellence Award at the Third Medical Colleges Research Connect 2026, a national conference organised by the Department of Health Research under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The event, held at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, Delhi, brought together more than 100 Medical Colleges Research Units from across []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir scripted one of the most remarkable chapters in Indian domestic cricket by clinching their maiden Ranji Trophy title, drawing congratulatory messages from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the BCCI leadership, ICC Chairman Jay Shah and an array of Indias []

SRINAGAR: Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for winning their first-ever Ranji Trophy title, calling it a proud and emotional moment for the region. In a message shared on social media, Tendulkar said that Kashmir willow has long been used to make bats for many great champions. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir cricket team has secured its first-ever Ranji Trophy title, defeating Karnataka in a historic final to reach the summit of Indias premier domestic first-class tournament for the first time since its entry in 195960. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team in a post on X, calling the victory a []

SRINAGAR: Saudi Arabia on Saturday strongly condemned Irans attacks on multiple countries in the Gulf and wider Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Riyadh described Irans actions as blatant aggression and violations of the sovereignty of the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, []

A generational rebuild, structural reform and disciplined execution have propelled Jammu and Kashmir to the brink of their maiden Ranji Trophy title, signalling a decisive shift in Indias domestic cricket hierarchy, reports Asrar Syeed Finally, the ascent is complete. The Jammu and Kashmir cricket team has won the Ranji Trophy, defeating Karnataka in a final []

SRINAGAR: Multiple protests were held in north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Saturday against the recent United States and Israel military strikes on Iran, with hundreds of people taking to the streets in different areas. According to reports, demonstrations were organised in Sarai Dangarpora and Shadipora, where participants assembled in large numbers and raised slogans condemning []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has set aside an order of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu Bench, which had quashed a show cause notice issued to a Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu faculty member and directed the university to grant her post-facto permission for a foreign []

SRINAGAR: International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah on Saturday congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for their historic Ranji Trophy victory, praising their grit and perseverance. In a post on X, Shah said the players fully deserved the acclaim for their achievement, while also recognising the efforts of the coaching staff, team management, []

by Asrar Syeed SRINAGAR: Thousands of Indian students, including a large number from Kashmir, studying medicine in Iran are facing mounting anxiety and uncertainty following fresh military strikes by Israel and the United States on Iranian targets. On February 28, Israel launched what it described as pre-emptive strikes on Iran, with American officials confirming US []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced a Rs 2 crore cash reward for Team JK in honour of their historic Ranji Trophy triumph over Karnataka. In a message shared on X, the Chief Minister extended congratulations to the players and support staff, praising their dominant performance on Karnatakas home ground []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government informed the Assembly that 35.25 MW of small hydro capacity has been commissioned under the Independent Power Producer (IPP) mode, while 76.17 MW rooftop solar capacity has been installed across 7,425 government buildings, marking a significant expansion of renewable energy infrastructure in the Union Territory. The disclosure was made []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday described Jammu and Kashmirs first-ever Ranji Trophy victory as the Union Territorys finest hour, expressing pride and emotion over the historic achievement. In a post shared by the Office of the LG on X, he said his emotions were surging beyond words as he witnessed the JK cricket []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir created history on Saturday by winning their maiden Ranji Trophy, defeating eight-time champions Karnataka in a drawn final courtesy of a dominant first-innings lead. The triumph represents a milestone in the regions cricketing journey. Making their debut in a Ranji final, JK showed remarkable composure and control throughout the contest. After []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has arrived in Hubballi, Karnataka, to witness the final day of the Ranji Trophy Final, a defining moment for the regions cricket journey. According to a post on X by the Office of the JK Chief Minister, he is in Hubballi to witness the decisive stages of []

SRINAGAR: Private Members Bills pending since the October session of the Legislative Assembly are set to be taken up during the ongoing Budget Session, with two days earmarked for their discussion after the House reconvenes on March 27. Official sources said that several fresh draft legislations submitted by MLAs have been forwarded to the concerned []

SRINAGAR: At least one person was killed and two others were injured after a truck met with an accident in the Kalai area of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday morning. Officials said that a loaded truck was coming from Jammu to Poonch when it lost its balance near the Kalai area and []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator Waheed Ur Rehman Parra on Friday described Jammu and Kashmirs Ranji Trophy triumph as more than sports news, saying the victory symbolised renewal and hope at a time when the region faces social and political strains. Reacting to the title win by the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team in []

SRINAGAR: China has urged its citizens to avoid travel to Iran and advised those already there to leave as soon as possible, citing security concerns, state media reported on Friday amid escalating tensions between United States and Tehran. According to official reports, Chinese nationals in Iran have been asked to strengthen personal safety measures and []

SRINAGAR: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel allegedly shot himself dead at Parimpora area of Srinagar on Friday, officials said. Official said that the personnel, who was deployed from a CRPF battalion and attached to Police Station Parimpora for duty, used his service rifle to take the extreme step and died on the spot. []

SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has filed a chargesheet against a former municipal executive officer, a Khilafwarzi inspector and a private beneficiary for alleged illegal building permission, encroachment and construction on government-acquired land earmarked for the bus stand project in Kupwara. The chargesheet names Bashir Ahmad Dar, then Executive Officer of Municipal Committee Kupwara, Mohammad []

SRINAGAR: Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Afghanistans capital Kabul and other provinces on Friday, with Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif declaring the two neighbours were now in open war following months of escalating border clashes, according to reports by Agence France-Presse (AFP) and Associated Press (AP). AFP reported that Pakistani jets struck targets in Kabul, []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chowdhary on Friday announced the cancellation of all Mineral Dealer Licenses (MDLs) and said that strict measures have been put in place to curb illegal mining across Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters, the Deputy Chief Minister said the government has taken a clear stand against illegal extraction of minerals []

SRINAGAR: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel allegedly shot himself dead inside a camp in the Batapora area of Shopian on Friday, officials said. An official said that the constable, belonging to 14 Battalion and a resident of Himachal Pradesh, used his service weapon to take the extreme step and died on the spot. []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir tightened their grip on the Ranji Trophy Elite 202526 final, moving close to a maiden title after extending their overall lead to 477 runs against Karnataka at the KSCA Hubli ground on Friday. After posting 584 in their first innings, JK dismissed Karnataka for 293 on Day 4 to secure a []

SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has launched a major crackdown on alleged illegal mining activities by conducting joint surprise checks (JSCs) across Udhampur and Reasi districts over the past two days, officials said. Official sources said that the operation was initiated following complaints regarding large-scale illegal extraction of minerals in parts of the Jammu division. []

SRINAGAR: A six-year-old girl lost her life after a load carrier hit her near Rambagh area of Srinagar on Friday. Officals said that the deceased has been identified as Ayat Imtiyaz, daughter of Imtiyaz Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Dayalgam, Anantnag. She was initially taken to nearby hospital and later referred to SMHS Hospital for []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated Goonj 2026, a two-day youth festival at the University of Jammu, highlighting the administrations focus on empowering young people across Jammu and Kashmir. According to a post on X by the Office of the JK LG, the festival provides a platform for students from diverse disciplines to collaborate and []