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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 []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has disclosed details of land leased at key urban and tourist locations across the Union Territory, including Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Katra and Patnitop, along with revenue generated from such allotments under the Land Grants Act and rules framed thereunder. In Srinagar, 47 kanals and 10 marlas of land at []

SRINAGAR: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Friday said to have taken a step against terrorism by securing non-bailable warrants for four top operatives of the banned terrorist organization Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), including the chief of the United Jihad Council (UJC), officials said here. In a statement, a spokesperson said in a significant step towards dismantling terror []

SRINAGAR: Signalling a strategic recalibration of Jammu and Kashmirs tourism policy, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the Union Territory is focusing on attracting high-value domestic travellers rather than concentrating on increasing foreign tourist arrivals. Speaking on the sidelines of the South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) at Yashobhoomi Exhibition Centre here, CM []

SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir born Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Umran Malik struggled in the DY Patil T20 Cup, conceding 59 runs in two overs while playing for Tata Sports Club against Mumbai Customs. Defending a total of 193, Umran opened the bowling with captain Shardul Thakur. After Thakur gave away 10 runs in the first over, []

SRINAGAR: Thousands of devotees attended the second Juma of Ramzan at Jama Masjid, Srinagar where Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq addressed the congregation, raising concerns over the ongoing Middle East crisis and regional instability. The Mirwaiz highlighted the worsening situation in occupied Palestine, citing persecution by Israel and the lack of international accountability. He stated []

SRINAGAR: The historic Mughal Road was reopened for traffic on Friday after remaining closed due to recent snowfall, with Light Motor Vehicles allowed to ply smoothly along the stretch. Officials said the strategic road connecting Shopian in South Kashmir with Poonch in the Jammu region was thrown open following clearance operations carried out by the []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed a preventive detention order issued under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978, against a 28-year-old man from Anantnag, holding that the order was passed without independent application of mind and was illegal from its inception. Justice Rahul Bharti, while allowing Habeas Corpus []

SRINAGAR: A truck driver lost his life while another person sustained injuries after a poultry-laden vehicle plunged into a deep gorge in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir late Thursday night, officials said. The accident occurred on a hilly stretch of road in the district when the truck, reportedly carrying chickens, skidded off the roadway []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is scheduled to travel to Hubballi in Karnataka on Friday to watch the Ranji Trophy final between Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka, official sources said. Sources said that the chief minister is expected to reach Hubballi later in the day and attend the summit clash of the []

SRINAGAR: The Office of the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Rajouri has placed a Teacher Grade-III posted at Government Primary School Lanjhar, Zone Moughla, under suspension with immediate effect following serious allegations of misconduct, indiscipline, and dereliction of duty. According to an official order, the action was taken after a report from the Zonal Education Officer []

SRINAGAR: A joint team of Jammu and Kashmir Police and 42 Rashtriya Rifles conducted a cordon and search operation in Kamla forest area of Pulwama district and recovered various items from a makeshift hide. Officials said the operation was carried out in Kamla forest, located around three kilometres southeast of the 42 RR camp at []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited(KPDCL), has announced scheduled power shutdowns across several areas of the Valley due to maintenance works on multiple 33 kV lines. Power supply to Chattabal, Balgarden, Zaldagar, Civil Secretariat, Gole Market, Guru Bazar, Tankipora, Shaheed Gunj and adjoining areas will remain affected on March 1, 2026 []

SRINAGAR: Twenty-eight years have passed since the demise of noted Shia scholar Allama Mir Sheikh Mehdi Hussain Hamdani Najafi, yet his memory continues to resonate across Kashmirs religious and academic circles. Observed annually by his students and followers, the anniversary has become a moment of reflection on a life dedicated to scholarship, discipline and community []

SRINAGAR: Senior cricketer Parvaiz Rasool on Thursday termed Jammu and Kashmirs run to the final of the Ranji Trophy after 67 years as a historic achievement. It is a matter of great joy for all of us. Reaching the final after 67 years is historic, Rasool said. He said winning the toss and opting to []

SRINAGAR: A motorcyclist sustained critical injuries in a road accident near the Fruit Mandi area of Shopian on Thursday. Officials said the accident occurred between a motorcycle bearing registration number JK22C-2712 and an Alto car bearing registration number JK22A-7919. The injured motorcyclist was identified as Junaid Ahmad Mir, son of Abdul Rasheed Mir. He was []

SRINAGAR: The five-year term of all 20 District Development Councils (DDCs) in Jammu and Kashmir ended today, bringing to a close the third tier of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in the Union Territory. With Panchayats, Municipalities and Block Development Councils (BDCs) having already completed their tenures, all three tiers of elected local governance have []

SRINAGAR: Constable Renu Danu of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) secured three silver medals at the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Gulmarg, marking a significant milestone in her rapid rise in winter sports. Danu clinched silver in the womens Nordic 15-km, womens Nordic 1.5-km Sprint, and womens Ski Mountaineering Relay events, just two []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized 13 vehicles in separate operations across central and south Kashmir as part of an intensified crackdown on illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals, officials said on Thursday. In central Kashmirs Ganderbal district, police seized six vehicles five tractors and one tipper in the jurisdictions of []

SRINAGAR: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended three companies providing Umrah services, local media reported. The suspension follows violations, including the failure to provide proper accommodation for pilgrims. The ministry stated that legal action is being taken against external agents linked to the offending companies, in coordination with relevant authorities. The companies []

SRINAGAR: Government District Hospital Shopian is currently functioning without a Medical Superintendent following the retirement of the previous incumbent, even as non-gazetted employees on Thursday staged a protest over non-payment of salaries for the past three months. Hospital employees assembled within the premises and raised slogans demanding immediate release of their pending wages. The protesting []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi produced a brilliant opening spell to dismantle Karnatakas top-order, keeping his team within striking distance of a historic Ranji Trophy title as the hosts reached 220 for five on Thursday. JK had earlier posted 584 in their first innings, being bowled out on the third day. The 29-year-old []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon universities to move beyond their traditional role as custodians of knowledge and evolve into vibrant centres of innovation, human development and social transformation. Addressing the 21st Convocation of the University of Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor said that ideas in the classroom must impact the world and []

SRINAGAR: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered a fresh inspection into allegations of illegal dumping of municipal, biomedical, and plastic waste at Dangerpora-Padgampora in the tehsil of Awantipora, Pulwama district, near National Highway 44. The directions were issued by the Principal Bench of the tribunal on February 25, during the hearing of Original Application []

SRINAGAR: During his two-day state visit to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed Indias unwavering support for Israel in the fight against terrorism. Making history, he became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, where he emphasized that terrorism anywhere threatens peace everywhere and highlighted Indias firm commitment to combating []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that border villages in the Union Territory are no longer symbols of conflict but have emerged as symbols of connection, as the government works with the Centre to promote tourism and inclusive development in these areas. Addressing the 21st convocation of the University of []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday urged graduates of the University of Kashmir (KU) to view education as a powerful instrument of change and contribute meaningfully to nation-building. Addressing the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir, the LG congratulated Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nilofar Khan, faculty members and students, describing the ceremony as a symbol []

SRINAGAR: School Education Department on Thursday kept its order of Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) in abeyance till further orders. SED Secretary in an order said, The Government order regarding the designation of JKBOSE/State School Standards Authority (SSSA) as nodal agency for conducting TET is hereby kept in abeyance, till further orders. Earlier, in the previous []

SRINAGAR: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday urged graduates of the University of Kashmir to stay away from drugs, use social media responsibly and respect diversity, saying success in life depends on character and discipline. Adressing the 21st convocation of the university, CP Radhakrishnan said students must be prepared to face challenges beyond academics while []

SRINAGAR: Unknown miscreants allegedly chopped down around 100 high-density apple trees overnight in Saloosa Kreeri village of north Kashmirs Baramulla district, leaving a local farmer facing substantial financial loss. The damaged orchard belongs to Ghulam Mustafa Malik, who said he had spent nearly two decades cultivating and maintaining the plantation. The orchard served as the []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said tourism remains the lifeline of the Union Territory but stressed that the sector must adapt to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth. Addressing the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir here, Abdullah said that despite challenges in 2025, the tourism industry has begun to []

SRINAGAR: The Union Territory of Ladakh has ordered grant of notional annual increments for employees appointed under the Jammu Kashmir Special Recruitment Rules, 2015 (SRO-202), during their probation period, solely for the purpose of removal of seniorjunior pay anomaly. The order has been issued vide Order No. 98-LA(GAD) of 2026 dated 25/02/2026 by the General []

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing Kashmir of the Crime Branch JK has registered a formal case against two residents of Srinagar over an alleged large-scale fraud in the procurement of medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. According to a statement, the case followed a written complaint alleging []

SRINAGAR: A massive fire erupted during pre-dawn hours at the HMT Industrial Area on the outskirts of Srinagar, completely gutting a cotton processing factory and triggering a large-scale firefighting operation. Officials said the State Fire Control Room in Srinagar received an emergency call, following which fire tenders from Fire Station Mujgund were rushed to the []

by Mark Nielsen Abandoned macaque Punch clings to a plushie, echoing Harry Harlows 1950s experiments showing primates prefer emotional comfort over food, shaping modern attachment theory. A baby macaque monkey named Punch has gone viral for his heart-wrenching pursuit of companionship. After being abandoned by his mother and rejected by the rest of his troop, []

SRINAGAR: Global Teacher Prize 2026 winner Rouble Nagi on Wednesday said she will utilise the USD 1 million award money to set up a major skill and learning centre in Kashmir aimed at empowering children, youth and women. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Nagi said, I want to establish a well-equipped institutional skill-cum-learning centre in []

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended two more terror operatives allegedly involved in the Delhi Red Fort area bomb blast conspiracy, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 11. The duo, identified as Zameer Ahmad Ahangar of Ganderbal (JK) and Tufail Ahmad Bhat of Srinagar (JK), were formally arrested by []

SRINAGAR: Traffic Police Srinagar has issued a detailed advisory for tomorrow i.e; February 26, 2026, in view of a VVIP visit to the city, announcing traffic restrictions and diversions from 0700 hours to 1400 hours. According to the advisory issued by the Srinagar Traffic Police Office, no motorist shall be allowed to ply towards Nishat, []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir strengthened their dominance in the Ranji Trophy Elite 202526 final with a commanding first-innings display against Karnataka at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground on Day 2. Resuming from a strong overnight position, Jammu and Kashmir consolidated their advantage through disciplined batting and key contributions from both the middle and lower order. []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday received Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on his arrival at Srinagar Airport for a two-day visit to Kashmir. In a message shared on X, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor expressed its welcome for the Vice President upon his arrival. Heightened security arrangements were implemented across Srinagar, particularly along []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday laid foundation stones for infrastructure and river conservation projects valued at over Rs 190 crore in Srinagar and Budgam, in a move aimed at advancing urban development and environmental sustainability. Spanning five constituencies, the projects focus on urban beautification, pollution abatement of the Jhelum River, and advanced sewerage []

SRINAGAR: India abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly draft resolution calling for an immediate, complete and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The resolution, titled Support for Lasting Peace in Ukraine, was adopted with 107 votes in favour, 12 against and 51 abstentions, according to official voting records. New Delhi did not []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Sports Minister Satish Sharma on Wednesday defended the use of artificial snow for winter sports, countering BJP criticism by saying the practice aligns with global standards and is essential for hosting high-level competitions. Minister Sharma said artificial snow is widely used at leading winter sports destinations worldwide to ensure consistency amid []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday activated dedicated 247 helplines to assist residents of the Union Territory returning from Iran. According to an advisory, the decision follows an advisory released by the Embassy of India in Tehran on February 23, 2026. The helplines are aimed at facilitating information-sharing and providing assistance to JK []

SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case against Vijay Singh Choudhary, Inspector, JK Police, following a verification conducted on the basis of a specific input. According to a statement, the verification revealed that while posted at various places, the accused allegedly amassed assets worth crores of rupees, which were []

SRINAGAR: Mild earthquake tremors shook the Kashmir Valley at 4:43 pm IST on Wednesday, causing brief panic among residents. The magnitude of the tremors was not immediately known. There were no reports of injuries or structural damage. Authorities are actively monitoring the situation and assessing any potential impact. Residents have been urged to remain calm, []

SRINAGAR: The two-day Pashmina Conclave 2026, themed From Changthang Fibre to Global Luxury Standards, began on Tuesday at The Dragon Hotel in Leh, bringing together key stakeholders to strengthen Ladakhs Pashmina value chain and position it in the global luxury market. Organised by the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, the conclave seeks to []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday said illegal mining will not be tolerated and directed the district administration to take immediate action after he observed alleged violations during a visit to river banks in different parts of Jammu. The Deputy Chief Minister said he was shocked to see mining activity being carried out []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, has expressed concern over declining social conduct and the rising culture of verbal hostility in society during a Ramzan sermon at Masjid Abu Bakr (RA), Zoonimar Srinagar. Addressing the congregation, he emphasised Ikhlaq (noble character), stating that Ramzan is not solely about fasting from food and drink but about []

SRINAGAR: More than 30.54 lakh kanals of state land are under encroachment across Jammu and Kashmir, with revenue authorities having expunged entries relating to 17.27 lakh kanals from official records, according to data shared by the government. In Kashmir division, a total of 16,54,709.9 kanals of state land is reported to be under encroachment. Of []