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SRINAGAR: Authorities have ordered the closure of all government and private schools in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on April 8, 2026, due to inclement weather conditions, officials said. However, schools falling within municipal limits will remain open. The decision has been taken on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, Reasi, as a precautionary []

SRINAGAR: The United States and Iran have entered a fragile two-week ceasefire, bringing a temporary halt to nearly six weeks of intense conflict, even as both sides signalled that the truce is conditional and far from a permanent resolution. The ceasefire, announced by US President Donald Trump just hours before a deadline for major military []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), the Union Territorys primary road link, was completely blocked early Wednesday following a heavy landslide at Shalgari in Banihal. According to an official traffic update issued at 6:30 AM, the landslide has rendered the highway impassable, bringing vehicular movement to a standstill. Authorities have advised commuters to avoid travel []

SRINAGAR: With just over an hour remaining before his self-imposed deadline, Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, stepping back from planned military action. The decision followed direct appeals from Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistans military chief Asim Munir, who urged restraint and requested that the United States halt strikes scheduled for Tuesday []

SRINAGAR: The Indira Gandhi National Open University held its 39th Convocation across 51 regional centres on Tuesday, with the national ceremony presided over by Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan, while the Jammu and Kashmir regional function took place in Srinagar. The regional convocation for Jammu and Kashmir was organised at the Government Dental College []

SRINAGAR: In the middle of Srinagars fast-moving traffic and modern bustle, a slow, rhythmic clip-clop has begun to turn heads again. A traditional tonga, once a common sight across Kashmir, has returned to the streets, thanks to a 70-year-old man, Ghulam Rasool Kumar, determined to keep a piece of the past alive. As per details, []

SRINAGAR: Private hospitals and dialysis centres empanelled under the Ayushman BharatSehat Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir have threatened to suspend services under the flagship health insurance programme from April 15, citing prolonged non-payment of dues and an acute shortage of medical supplies. A member of Private Hospitals and Dialysis Centres Association said that payments from []

SRINAGAR: Cabinet Minister Sakeena Itoo on Tuesday said the government is actively working towards the implementation of a comprehensive crop insurance scheme to safeguard farmers and orchardists against losses caused by natural calamities. The minister visited several hailstorm-affected villages of Kulgam district, where she took stock of the extensive damage caused to horticulture orchards, crops, []

SRINAGAR: The Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre (NRLDC) has hauled up the Jammu Kashmir State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC), demanding an explanation for a crippling 51 percent shortfall in power availability. According to the official document, the Chief General Manager (CGM) of System Operation (SO) at NRLDC has asked JK SLDC to inform the reason []

SRINAGAR: As Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested five persons, including a Pakistani terrorist wanted for over 16 years, after dismantling an alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module with inter-state links, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the operation was a positive step but raised concerns over continuous terrorist infiltration into the region. While talking to the []

SRINAGAR: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has found that the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) in Jammu and Kashmir has fallen short of its core objective of universal mobilisation of rural poor, with nearly one-fourth of targeted households left uncovered, alongside gaps in funding, staffing and monitoring. The audit revealed that against a target []

SRINAGAR: CM Omar Abdullah on Tuesday inaugurated a Rs 5.929 crore Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurship in Precision Vegetable and Floriculture Farming at Talab Tillo, aimed at providing high-quality plant material and seeds to farmers to enhance their productivity and earnings. The facility has been developed with support from NABARD, with its foundation stone laid []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns in parts of Kashmir due to maintenance work on key transmission lines. According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, the shutdown of the 33 kV SoibughWadwan line will impact electricity supply to Soibugh, Dharmuna, Wadwan, Rasoo, Gotpora, Chatbugh, Pymus, Gariend, Nadigam, []

SRINAGAR: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday issued a medium-level avalanche warning for higher altitude areas of Ganderbal and Kupwara districts following a fresh spell of wet weather in the Valley. An official from the Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority stated that avalanches are likely above 2,600 metres in these districts over the []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated the Regional Business Centre of Jammu Kashmir Bank at the Rail Head Complex, Jammu, marking a key milestone in the Banks operational and infrastructure expansion strategy. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the entire team of JK Bank on the occasion and commended their efforts in strengthening the financial []

SRINAGAR: A fresh spell of wet weather is set to affect Jammu and Kashmir until April 9, with the system expected to intensify on April 8, bringing peak precipitation across both regions along with a noticeable dip in temperatures in the Kashmir Valley. Higher altitude areas of the Valley, including mountainous zones, are likely to []

by Mir Rameez Raja SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has lost nearly half of its lakes over the past six decades, with 315 out of 697 water bodies disappearing since 1967, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has reported, warning of deepening ecological stress and systemic governance failures. The findings, contained in CAG Report []

SRINAGAR: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has presented detailed data on drug abuse, enforcement, and rehabilitation measures in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the scale of substance use and ongoing anti-narcotics efforts in the Union Territory. Responding to an unstarred question by Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs []

SRINAGAR: Traffic on the JammuSrinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended in both directions on Tuesday after a heavy landslide blocked the road stretch between Digdol and Khooni Nallah, officials said. Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic NHW) Raja Aadil Hamid stated that vehicular movement from Jammu to Srinagar and vice versa has been halted as the []

SRINAGAR: A leopard was found dead in the Gorsi Nallah area of Zampatgri in Keller belt of south Kashmirs Shopian district, officials said on Tuesday. The carcass was recovered by the Department of Wildlife after locals alerted authorities about the presence of the animal in the area. Officials said the leopard was retrieved from the []

SRINAGAR: A man was killed in a hit-and-run accident in the Heerpora area of south Kashmirs Shopian district on Tuesday, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Farooq Ahmad Sheikh, son of Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh, a resident of Borihallan. Officials said the man was hit by an unknown vehicle in the area, resulting in []

SRINAGAR: Authorities have issued a cyber alert warning the public about fake LPG payment and KYC update messages being circulated to trick users into sharing sensitive banking details. The fraudulent messages, often containing malicious links, are designed to appear legitimate and prompt users to take immediate action. Officials said such links may redirect users to []

SRINAGAR: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel lost his life in an accidental firing incident in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. The deceased, officials said has been identified as Constable (GD) Abdul Gani of 38 Battalion, a resident of Chak Dayala in Samba district. Preliminary reports indicate that []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a major interstate module linked to the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba by arresting five individuals, including two foreign militants. A top police official confirmed that among the arrested individuals is a top wanted LeT militant Abdullah alias Abu Hureira, who had been evading arrest []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has unveiled rules for drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centres in the Union Territory. As per notification, the government has enacted the Jammu Kashmir Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Counselling and Rehabilitation Centre Rules, 2026 under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The Director Health Services Jammu/Kashmir or such []

SRINAGAR: Passenger traffic has been allowed from both sides on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), officials said on Tuesday morning. SSP Trafic National Highway Raja Adil said that, vehicular movement has resumed from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa after restoration of the highway. Authorities have advised commuters to strictly adhere to lane discipline, warning []

SRINAGAR: Meteorological Department on Monday predicted that weather wet spell would prevail in JK till April 10, with chances of rain, snow and thunderstorms at several places. An official of the MeT said that on April 7 and 8, the region is likely to witness generally cloudy conditions with intermittent light to moderate rain in []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday described Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinhas decision to order a magisterial probe into Ganderbal encounter as appropriate. Talking to reporters here, CM Omar supported the decision to order a magisterial inquiry into the encounter. The truth should be established without delay, he added. He said a judicial probe takes []

SRINAGAR: A Srinagar court has directed the registration of an FIR against a Pattan resident accused of deceiving several women on the pretext of marriage, observing that the allegations disclose serious cognizable offences and a consistent pattern of fraud. As per details, the order was passed by the Special Mobile Magistrate PTE Srinagar in connection []

SRINAGAR: A sudden and intense hailstorm battered several villages across South Kashmirs Shopian and Kulgam districts on Monday, causing damage to apple orchards at a crucial flowering stage, leaving growers distressed and demanding immediate government intervention and compensation. The hailstorm, which lasted nearly 20 minutes struck areas including Feeripora, Mandujan, Pudsoo, Saidpora, Adijan, Kanjiullar, Nihama, []

SRINAGAR: Cancer cases continue to rise in Kashmir, data reveals. A total of 50,551 cases were reported between 2018 and 2024, underscoring the urgent need for early detection, timely treatment, and preventive healthcare measures. A Right to Information (RTI) application filed by activist Syed Adil, reveals that 22,130 cancer cases were recorded at Government Medical []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmirs Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of irrigation desilting works and Micro Irrigation projects under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for 202526. Officials informed the Minister that out of 26,198 projects []

SRINAGAR: In a compassionate initiative aimed at blending medical care with emotional healing, Director Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences / EOSG, Prof M Ashraf Ganie, on Monday, flagged off a special outing for pediatric cancer patients to the iconic Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden. The event was attended by senior faculty members, including Prof Feroz []

SRINAGAR: Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has intensified efforts to improve urban sanitation and drainage by installing wire mesh over major drains across the city, officials said. The initiative, directed by Commissioner Devansh Yadav, aims to prevent indiscriminate dumping of garbage, ensure smooth wastewater flow, and reduce waterlogging risks. Authorities noted that residents in several areas []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation (KPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns across the Union Territory to carry out essential maintenance work and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply. Power supply on the 33 kV Exhibition line will be suspended to areas including Exhibition, Hari Singh High Street, PCR, Batamaloo, Baranpather, Danderkha, []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmirs Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Monday said the proposed womens reservation bill will serve as a lesson for its critics, asserting that women across sectors have already proven their mettle through honesty and dedication. Minister Sakina Itoo congratulated all Indian sisters and the people of Jammu and Kashmir, urging them to []

SRINAGAR: The Union Territory administration of Ladakh has issued orders assigning key departmental responsibilities to two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers with immediate effect. According to official orders, Shurbir Singh, a 2004 batch AGMUT Cadre IAS officer, has been entrusted with the Revenue Department, Public Health Engineering, Irrigation and Flood Control, and Housing and Urban []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has set aside the dismissal of a Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) official, holding that the departmental enquiry against him was vitiated by procedural lapses and violation of principles of natural justice, and directing authorities to process his pension and consequential benefits. In a detailed judgment pronounced []

SRINAGAR: Waqf Board Chairperson and senior BJP leader Darakshan Andrabi on Monday welcomed the special parliamentary session scheduled from April 16 to 18, saying it would pave the way for 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies. The special session that is being held in Parliament from 16th to 18th is []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Minister on Monday distributed appointment orders to 124 candidates from the Jammu Division under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme and SRO-43, aimed at providing employment to the next of kin of deceased government employees. Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Sogami, was also present during the event. Chief Minister today handed over appointment []

JAMMU: Bringing closure to a dispute that has traversed courts for nearly half a century, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that the properties attached to the revered Ziarat Farid-ud-Din Sahib and Ziarat AssrarudDin Sahib in Kishtwar are Wakaf properties, dismissing claims of hereditary ownership by families who had long []

SRINAGAR: Police in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir said it apprehended two alleged drug peddlers in separate operations and recovered a heroin-like substance and thousands of banned tablets, registering two cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The recoveries were made during routine checking operations in different parts of Doda town, []

SRINAGAR: Dr Mohammad Momin Khan, Vice President of the All India Medical Students Association, has sought urgent intervention from the Ministry of External Affairs regarding the detention of a Kashmiri nurse in Saudi Arabia, raising concern over lack of communication with his family. The appeal relates to Amjad Ali Bhat, a resident of Pattan in []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Monday forecast widespread rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir on April 7 and 8, accompanied by light snowfall in higher reaches, along with gusty winds and thunderstorms. MeT Director Mukhtar Ahmad said that most of the weather activity is expected over the Jammu region, Pir Panjal, and the Chenab Valley, []

SRINAGAR: A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern Lebanon on Monday, with tremors felt in parts of northern Israel, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) #Earthquake (#) possibly felt 24 sec ago in #Lebanon. Felt it? Tell us via: https://t.co/QMSpuj6Z2H https://t.co/AXvOM7I4Th https://t.co/wPtMW5ND1t Automatic crowdsourced detection, not seismically verified yet. More info soon! pic.twitter.com/zoAbXI0kvy EMSC []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmirs contribution to Indias economy remains disproportionately low, with its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) accounting for less than one per cent of the national GDP, despite the Union Territory having roughly one per cent of the countrys population, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has flagged in its latest audit []

GANDERBAL The killing of a 28-year-old man in an alleged encounter in Ganderbal has sparked a major controversy in Jammu and Kashmir, with serious questions raised over the circumstances of the operation and the identity of the deceased. The man, identified as Rashid Ahmad Mughal, was described by his family and acquaintances as an orphan []

SRINAGAR: An Army personnel who was injured following an accidental discharge from his service rifle at an Army camp in north Kashmirs Handwara has succumbed to his injuries, officials said. Official sources stated that the soldier, identified as Jaideep (24), sustained a bullet injury after his service rifle went off accidentally at an Army camp []

SRINAGAR: A US airman shot down over Iran was rescued after more than a day behind enemy lines in what officials and media reports described as a complex and high-risk operation involving deception tactics, intense search efforts and a reported firefight, as the ongoing conflict entered a new and volatile phase. President Donald Trump announced []

SRINAGAR: Astronauts aboard NASAs Artemis II mission are now en route around the Moon after a landmark launch carried humans beyond Earths orbit for the first time in more than five decades, marking a decisive return to deep-space exploration since the Apollo 17 mission. The mission lifted off from Kennedy Space Centre in Florida aboard []