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SRINAGAR: In a stark warning, Jammu and Kashmir has indicated that a power load requirement of up to 7 Gigawatts (GWs) by the coming five years needs to be considered in the winter seasonsignaling major infrastructure upgrades to avoid seasonal blackouts. However, the officials have conservatively trimmed the load requirement to 5 GW by the []

SRINAGAR: A year after the tragic terror attack in the Baisaran meadows of Pahalgam that shook Kashmirs tourism industry to its core, signs of revival are slowly emerging across the Valley, bringing a sense of cautious optimism among those whose livelihoods depend on the sector. On April 22, 2025, at least 26 persons, mostly tourists []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called for building an inclusive and developed India, in line with the vision of the countrys freedom fighters, where every section of society participates in the progress journey. Addressing a statue unveiling ceremony of noted social worker Vijay Bahadur Singh at Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh, the Lieutenant Governor []

SRINAGAR: In a major push towards sustainable mobility, the Government of India has sanctioned 33 electric buses for the Union Territory of Ladakh under the PM-eBus Sewa scheme. Officials said the fleet will consist of 7-metre electric buses, specially designed to navigate Ladakhs challenging terrain and road conditions. The buses are expected to be delivered []

SRINAGAR: Several legislators and deputations on Tuesday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and highlighted a range of developmental and relief-related concerns pertaining to their respective areas. MLAs Nazir Ahmed Khan (Gurez), Surjit Singh Slathia (Samba), Qayser Jamshed Lone (Lolab) and Rameshwar Singh (Bani) met the Chief Minister and raised constituency-specific issues, including key development []

SRINAGAR:Jammu and Kashmir Police intensified its action against illegal mining, seizing 15 vehicles, including tractors, tippers, and a JCB, during coordinated operations in Ganderbal, Anantnag, and Shopian districts. In Ganderbal, four tractors were seized by police in the Kangan and Gund areas for illegally extracting and transporting minor minerals without valid authorization. The matter was []

SRINAGAR: PDP Leader Iltija Mufti on Tuesday visited the family of 18-year-old Tanveer Chopan in the Ramsoo area of Ramban district and urged a comprehensive investigation into his killing, calling for stringent action against those involved. Tanveer Chopan, a resident belonging to the Phardi community and engaged in cattle rearing for livelihood, was reportedly transporting []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested six drug peddlers in separate operations across Anantnag, Shopian, and Awantipora, recovering substantial quantities of contraband substances under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. In Anantnag, Police Post Janglatmandi intercepted three individuals during naka checking at Ashajipora, recovering 2.242 kg of cannabis powder from their possession. The []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday unveiled the JanuaryMarch 2026 edition of the Six Seasons Shishur (Severe Cold) magazine of the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department at the Civil Secretariat. The issue, themed Shishur, highlights the winter landscape of the Union Territory and documents key tourism initiatives undertaken during the period. Compiled by []

SRINAGAR: A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir General Line Teachers Forum (JKGLTF), Kashmir, led by Provincial President Anver Hussain Wani, on Tuesday met the Director School Education Kashmir and submitted a detailed charter of demands. The delegation raised key issues, including transfers of teachers from hard zones, rationalisation of teaching staff, expediting promotions of []

SRINAGAR: Two persons were injured after a motorcycle without a registration number skidded off the road at Sindoo Shirmal area of Shopian district, officials said on Tuesday. The accident occurred on Monday when the motorcycle lost control and veered off the road, resulting in injuries to both the rider and the pillion passenger. The injured []

SRINAGAR: A youth from Jammu died after falling into a deep gorge in the Bhalessa area of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday night, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Dr Prabhjot Singh, a resident of Bahu Fort area of Jammu, who had travelled to Bhalessa with a friend. According to []

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said that the Pahalgam attack was a major setback for Jammu and Kashmir as he paid tributes to those who lost their lives in the terror incident last year. Speaking to reporters in Bijbehara, Abdullah said he wants pay tribute to those who lost their lives, especially []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has ordered the transfer of senior Indian Forest Service officer Kamal Preet to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir from Mizoram with immediate effect. According to an official order issued under C.No.134335 and F.No. 46011/1/2019-IFS-I (AGMUT), Kamal Preet, a 1997-batch IFS officer of the AGMUT []

SRINAGAR: Two school students were injured in a road traffic accident in the Maisuma area of Srinagar on Tuesday after their scooty was hit by a Maruti vehicle, police said. The injured were shifted by a police team from Police Station Maisuma to SMHS Hospital Srinagar, where doctors said their condition is stable. The incident []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has ordered a fresh round of transfers and postings in the AGMUT cadre at the level of Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), with immediate effect, according to an official order issued on April 17. As per the order, Satyaprakash Singh has been transferred from Arunachal Pradesh []

SRINAGAR: Depositors of the Jammu Kashmir State Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development (SCARD) Bank staged a protest in Jammu on Tuesday, marching from Jewel Chowk towards the Chief Ministers residence, demanding the release of their matured fixed deposits. The protest underscores mounting frustration among depositors who say their funds have remained unpaid despite maturity, even []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday flagged off seven ambulances along with healthcare equipment from the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, for deployment across five districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The vehicles have been provided by the Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The ambulances, procured at []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Tuesday declared the Class 10th Annual Regular Examination results for the MarchApril 2026 session of the Jammu Division, recording an overall pass percentage of 88.85 percent. A total of 50,754 students appeared in the examination, of whom 45,094 qualified. The results once again reflected []

SRINAGAR: Ahead of the first anniversary of the April 22, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people, mostly tourists dead, authorities have beefed security across Jammu and Kashmir. According to the details senior officers are holding preparatory meetings to finalise a comprehensive security plan, with a focus on religious shrines, tourist hubs and []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered a detailed inquiry into an incident reported at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag, following allegations of negligence and delay in providing timely medical care. According to Government Order No. 354-JK (HME) of 2026, a three-member committee has been constituted to investigate the matter. The panel is []

SRINAGAR: Day temperatures recorded an increase across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, with the Meteorological Department predicting largely dry weather conditions till April 23, followed by intermittent rain spells later in the week. According to the MeT departments evening data, most places in the Valley and Jammu division recorded temperatures above normal. Srinagar registered a []

SRINAGAR: Kashmir Valley witnessed a near-complete halt in public transport on Monday as transporters enforced a valley-wide chakka jam against the expansion of Smart City bus services into district routes, bringing normal life to a standstill across several parts of the Valley. From Srinagar city to south, north and central Kashmir, major roads wore a []

SRINAGAR: Authorities on Monday sealed six hotels in Tangmarg for carrying out illegal constructions. An official of the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) said that the action was taken as part of the drive against unauthorised structures in the Tangmarg-Gulmarg belt. The sealed units had allegedly violated approved building norms and expanded structures without permission, he []

SRINAGAR: Asserting that despite repeated assurances there is no clarity on restoring JKs statehood, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday criticised the Centre over the delay and questioned its intent. Addressing a public rally in Rajouri district, CM Omar said, Commitments made by the BJP-led government at multiple forums, including Parliament and before the Supreme []

SRINAGAR: Indian Railways will operate 18,262 summer special train trips across the country over a three-month period to manage the anticipated surge in passenger traffic and ensure smoother travel during the peak season, the Ministry of Railways said. According to the Ministry, a total of 908 summer special trains have been approved for operation between []

SRINAGAR: A man sustained injuries after being attacked by a wild bear in the Hakapathri area of Pahlipora-B, Boniyar, in north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Monday evening, officials said. An official said that the injured has been identified as Jalil Ahmad Khan, son of Faqeer Mohammad Khan. The victim was immediately shifted to a nearby []

SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has been granted a patent by the Patent Office, Government of India, for a new material system developed for pavement engineering. The patented technology, titled Zinc-Coordinated Porphyrin-Integrated Geocomposite Systems for Sustainable Pavement Engineering, has been developed by a research team led by Vivek, Assistant Professor, Department of []

SRINAGAR: The Committee on Ease of Doing Business and revision of the New Industrial Policy for Jammu and Kashmir held its first stakeholder consultation meeting at Udyog Bhawan in Jammu on Monday. The meeting was chaired by Additional Chief Secretary, Finance, Shailendra Kumar, and attended by Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Vikramjit Singh, and Managing []

SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday secured a conviction after the Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court in Anantnag found five former storekeepers guilty in a long-pending food grain misappropriation case linked to Pahalgam. In a separate development, the agency also filed a chargesheet against a former Block Development Officer (BDO) of Kupwara and four others []

SRINAGAR: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 results. According to the agencys announcement, the scorecards and the All India Rank (AIR) list will be released shortly on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Around 11 lakh candidates who appeared for the examination between April 2 and April 8, 2026, []

SRINAGAR: A private aircraft crashed into a hillside in Chhattisgarhs Jashpur district on Monday, with authorities fearing casualties, Hindustan Times reported. Jashpur Reports of a possible aircraft crash have emerged from the Narayanpur region in Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh. According to preliminary information, an aircraft was seen flying at a low altitude over the []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accident in Udhampur, saying the loss of precious lives is extremely painful. Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Omar said, A tragic accident has occurred in Udhampur in which we have lost many precious lives. I am deeply saddened []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inspected the ongoing construction work of the 2.79-kilometre Sungal Tunnel on the JammuPoonch Highway, which is expected to be completed later this year. On his way to Nowshera, the Chief Minister today inspected the ongoing works on the Sungal Tunnel project and reviewed the progress []

SRINAGAR: Unidentified miscreants chopped off several apple trees in an orchard at Bohripora area of north Kashmirs Baramulla district, causing losses to the owner and triggering anger among locals. Reports stated that the incident occurred during the night when unknown persons entered the orchard and cut down several apple trees, many of which were ready []

SRINAGAR: At least 21 people were killed and 61 others sustained injuries in a tragic road accident on the RamnagarUdhampur route on Monday. Further Update Accident Ramnagar- Udhampur: 21 casualties so far and 61 injured. Injured have been shifted to Udhampur Hospital while the one more seriously injured is being airlifted to Government Medical college []

SRINAGAR: A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck off Japans northeastern coast on Monday, prompting a tsunami alert, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The tremor occurred at 4:53 pm local time (0753 GMT) in the Pacific Ocean near northern Iwate Prefecture at a depth of 10 km. Strong shaking was felt over []

SRINAGAR: At least nineteen people died and several others injured after a passenger bus skidded off the road in Kagort village of Ramnagars Udhampur district on Monday, officials said. An official said that soon after the incident, police, rescue teams and locals rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. He said at least []

SRINAGAR: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conveyed her condolences over the loss of lives in a bus accident in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. In a post on X, the President said she was deeply saddened by the tragic incident that claimed several lives. She extended her sympathies to the bereaved families and wished []

SRINAGAR: Traffic movement and daily life were disrupted in several parts of Kashmir as transport operators staged a strike against the proposed expansion of Smart City bus services to district and rural routes. The shutdown call was given by private transport associations, leading to buses, Sumos remaining off the roads. Sit-ins and demonstrations were also []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a tragic bus accident in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district. Pained to hear about the loss of lives due to a bus accident in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. I extend my heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their []

by Quaseen Jahan Kashmiri daughters are loved and empowered, yet quietly carry unequal expectations. They give endlessly while often hesitating to claim their rights. This leaves them with a deep, often unspoken sense of incomplete belonging within their families In Kashmir, daughters grow up wrapped in affection, their presence cherished and their achievements celebrated with []

SRINAGAR: Several Parliamentary Standing Committees (PSCs), including the panel on Home Affairs, are scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir from next month to assess the overall security and developmental scenario in the Union Territory. Official sources said the visiting committees will interact with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, senior officials of the []

Across Kashmir and Jammu, rivers have tested a truth older than any proverb: that when one brother drowns, the other does not stand on the bank, writes Mir Rameez Raja Saida Begum came to the riverbank still holding the thought of lunch. She had been waiting at home in Jablipora, a small village in Bijbeharas []

SRINAGAR: Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Sunday said that an inquiry has been ordered into the death of a youth at GMC Anantnag, asserting that any negligence in patient care will invite strict action. Speaking to media persons, Itoo said, We have ordered an inquiry into the childs death at GMC Anantnag; patient care cannot []

SRINAGAR: Commuters in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district are facing severe daily traffic congestion, with residents, students and government employees reporting prolonged delays and growing frustration over the unresolved issue. The NagbalBeehama corridor, one of the busiest routes in the district, experiences frequent gridlocks that often last for hours. Locals said the situation has deteriorated in []

SRINAGAR: A leopard attack in the Batpora and Sheikhpora areas of Khansahib in central Kashmirs Budgam district left at least four people injured, triggering panic among local residents. According to locals, the animal suddenly appeared in the area and attacked multiple individuals, leaving them injured before moving through nearby habitations. The injured were shifted to []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) on Sunday conducted the Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to BE/BTech engineering courses for the academic session 202627 across the Union Territories of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh. The examination was held at multiple centres in Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag, Doda, Rajouri, Jammu, and Leh, []

SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner of Poonch on Sunday announced the cancellation of a scheduled Civil Defence mock drill, stating that there is no cause for public concern as the exercise was part of routine preparedness measures. Update: Routine mock drill (20-24 Apr) by Civil Defence & SDRF cancelled. No cause for alarmthis was just []

SRINAGAR: Three people fell into the Chenab River in the Mughalmaidan area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir, reportedly due to the absence of a bridge. Initial reports said that two women were rescued safely by local residents and emergency responders after the fall. However, a four-month-old infant died in the incident, sparking widespread []