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SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall in upper reaches, coupled with rain and gusty winds in the plains led to temperatures plummeting across Kashmir on Monday and disrupted traffic on several key routes. According to the details, upper reaches including Gurez, Gulmarg and Sonamarg received light to moderate snowfall, leading to fall in temperatures. The Gurez-Bandipora Road was []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Monday said Jammu and Kashmir would not have lost its special constitutional status and statehood had Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not entered into an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking to reporters in south Kashmirs Shopian district, Choudhary said the political decisions taken in the past []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Monday recovered approximately 3.9 kilograms of a charas-like substance during a search operation in the Srigufwara area, officials said. The recovery was made during the investigation of FIR No. 39/2026 registered at Police Station Srigufwara. Acting on a search warrant issued under Section 41 of BNSS by []

SRINAGAR: With the cherry harvest season around the corner, fruit growers across Kashmir are looking forward to a significant shift in how their produce reaches markets outside the Valley. Improved railway logistics and expanded parcel services are expected to enable the transportation of an estimated 10,000 metric tonnes of cherries this yearmarking a notable rise []

SRINAGAR: Traffic Police Rural Kashmir has issued an advisory announcing traffic restrictions and diversions in Budgam town on May 5 in view of a mega Padyatra being organised under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. Officials said vehicular movement through Budgam town will remain restricted from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, during which the area []

SRINAGAR: More than 13,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been digitally assessed across Jammu and Kashmir under the MSME Health Clinic (JKMHC), with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday directing the adoption of artificial intelligence-driven solutions to strengthen the initiative. Chairing a high-level review meeting, the Chief Secretary called for scaling up stakeholder []

by Shoaib Nazir SRINAGAR: The abrupt suspension of Smart City bus service on Route 15B, connecting TRC Srinagar to Pahroo Chowk and extending to Railway Station Pampore via Nowgam, has caused widespread disruption, leaving students, employees and daily wage earners struggling to reach their destinations. No buses have operated on the route for the past []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday ordered a reshuffle of judicial officers across the Union Territories, effecting multiple transfers and postings in the interest of administrative efficiency. According to Order No. 651 of 2026/RG dated May 4, issued by the Registrar General, several key changes have been made, including []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday chaired the 7th meeting of the Wildlife Board for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir at Lok Bhavan, where the Board approved a key road project through the Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary. The Board accorded approval for the construction of the AshaCheemaGurdaligaliAphrawatSarsonAnita Road within the sanctuary area in []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns in parts of Srinagar and adjoining areas on May 5, 7 and 9 due to maintenance work on key transmission lines. According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, the shutdown of the 33 kV WanganporaSH Pora line and the 33 kV WanganporaKawdara line []

SRINAGAR: A two-year-old girl drowned after falling into a nallah in the Zainapora area of South Kashmirs Shopian district on Monday afternoon. An official said that the child slipped into Nallah Ladii near her rented accommodation in Chidipora. Her body was later recovered downstream in Reshipora. The deceased has been identified as Saziya Mumtaz (2), []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday filed a charge-sheet against 11 accused persons, including officials of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and private beneficiaries, in a case related to violations of building permission norms in Srinagar. The charge-sheet was presented before the Court of the Additional Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Srinagar in []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed an intra-court appeal filed by the Union Territory administration, upholding a Single Judges ruling that landowners granted proprietary rights under a 1966 government order cannot be restrained from selling their land for want of prior government permission. The Division Bench comprising the Chief Justice []

SRINAGAR: Three medical establishments were sealed during a joint inspection drive by the Drug Control Organisation and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Achabal area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Monday for violations of drug control norms. Officials said a total of 19 medical establishments were inspected during the operation. The three outlets sealed []

SRINAGAR: A labourer was killed and another injured after a concrete slab of a residential house collapsed in the Sharshali area of Khrew in south Kashmir on Monday. Official sources said the incident occurred around noon when two labourers came under a concrete slab while demolishing a structure. The injured were identified as Mohammad Younis []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a weather forecast for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting a spell of unsettled weather followed by largely dry conditions over the coming days. According to the forecast, on May 4, most places are expected to witness generally cloudy conditions with one or two spells of light to moderate rain []

SRINAGAR: A woman on Monday allegedly died by suicide after shooting herself with a 12-bore rifle in the Dudran area of Boniyar in north Kashmirs Baramulla district. Officials said the woman used a 12-bore rifle to take her own life in Boniyar. A police team soon reached the spot and shifted the body to hospital []

SRINAGAR: The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday delivered a significant ruling on the long-running dispute over the closure of the Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) scheme in Jammu and Kashmir, holding that candidates placed in select panels cannot be denied appointment solely due to the schemes closure, while mandating that such appointees must meet statutory teaching qualifications []

SRINAGAR: Amaan Zahoor Wani, son of Jammu and Kashmir governments Director of Finance Zahoor Ahmad Wani, died in Delhi after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest, family sources said on Monday. According to reports, Amaan had recently joined a private company in Delhi and was reportedly in good health. On the day of the incident, he []

SRINAGAR: The annual Darbar Move resumed in Srinagar on Monday after a four-year suspension, marking the seasonal relocation of the Union Territorys administrative machinery from Jammu. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah received a ceremonial guard of honour amid heightened security arrangements as the Civil Secretariat and other government offices formally reopened in Srinagar for the summer []

by Afreen Ashraf SRINAGAR: On Sunday, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 was conducted across the country, with more than 50,000 aspirants from Jammu and Kashmir appearing at designated centres under strict security arrangements. However, no official figures were released on the exact number of candidates registered or those who appeared for the []

SRINAGAR: Counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and the Union Territory of Puducherry began this morning at 8 am, with postal ballots taken up first, followed by Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Early trends are expected to emerge by noon as counting progresses across all centres. The Election []

SRINAGAR: On the occasion of International Press Freedom Day, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) leaders underscored the importance of a free and independent press, while paying tribute to journalists who lost their lives in the line of duty. NC Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq extended appreciation to journalists and members of the media fraternity for []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired a high-level review meeting at Raj Bhavan to assess the progress of the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan and district-wise action plans aimed at tackling drug abuse and narco-terrorism in the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by senior civil and police officials, including the Chief []

SRINAGAR: Vehicular movement on the UriBaramulla highway was restored on Sunday after remaining suspended for around nine hours due to a major landslide at Lagama in Uri, in the aftermath of fresh rainfall, officials said. The landslide, accompanied by heavy debris and mudslides, had completely blocked the road, forcing authorities to halt traffic on the []

SRINAGAR: The body of a child who drowned in the Suru River in Ladakhs Kargil district last month has been recovered across the Line of Control (LoC) in Baltistan, bringing renewed attention to a recurring humanitarian concern in the region. The incident occurred near Hundarman in Kargil, where two children were swept away by the []

SRINAGAR: A man sustained grievous injuries after falling from the rooftop of a truck that overturned on the New Bypass in the Lasjan area on the outskirts of Srinagar on Sunday, officials said. The injured has been identified as Muhammad Iqbal Bokda, son of Gulam Muhammad Bokda, a resident of Mazmoo Qazigund, aged about 50. []

SRINAGAR: Eight persons were injured in two separate road traffic accidents in the Mirgund area of central Kashmirs Budgam district on Sunday, officials said. In the first incident, five persons sustained injuries and were shifted to JVC Hospital, Bemina, for treatment. They have been identified as Tafiq Abbas (9) of Garain Kalan, Budgam; Sakeena (12) []

SRINAGAR: The Higher Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir has announced the commencement of admissions for Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes (FYUGP) and integrated postgraduate courses for the 202627 academic session across all government degree colleges. According to an official notification issued by the Directorate of Colleges, the admission process will be conducted through a centralised online []

SRINAGAR: The State Transport Authority (STA), Jammu and Kashmir has approved a revision in passenger fares for 4-wheelers, including Tata Magic (auto), aligning them with mini-bus rates up to a maximum limit of 15 kilometres. The revised structure, issued under Annexure E of the Passenger Fare Revision2026, includes an 18 per cent hike over existing []

SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) will shortly submit a white paper to Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting what it describes as serious disparities in the implementation of the New Central Sector Scheme (NCSS) in Jammu and Kashmir, and has urged the Union Territory administration to order an independent probe. The apex []

SRINAGAR: Thousands of people on Sunday defied restrictions, including the imposition of Section 163 of the BNSS, and gathered at the Sports Stadium in Doda to welcome MLA Mehraj Malik on his first visit to the town after his release. Supporters from various parts of the district assembled in large numbers, raising slogans in favour []

SRINAGAR: In a powerful display of grassroots democracy and ecological commitment, the 33rd Gram Sabha on Community Forest Rights (CFR) under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, convened at Panchayat Halqa Hallan in Manzgam, District Kulgam, marked a historic milestone in community-led forest governance. Witnessing unprecedented public participation, the Gram Sabha emerged as a vibrant platform []

SRINAGAR: Additional General Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and former minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra on Sunday expressed shock and grief over the death of three labourers following a partial bridge collapse at Thathar in Bantalab, falling under the Jammu North Assembly constituency. During a visit to the incident site, Sadhotra interacted with []

SRINAGAR: The District Magistrate Doda has imposed a ban on unauthorized assemblies under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), amid reports that recently released MLA Doda Mehraj Malik, along with hundreds of supporters, was on his way to the main town of the district. According to an order issued by District Magistrate []

SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday warned that the Union Territory is staring at multiple crisis from jobless youth to families left without incomes as she listed a string of grievances including closure of religious schools, backdoor appointments, and administrative changes in the Revenue Department. []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday termed drug trafficking as silent terrorism and announced a zero-tolerance policy against narcotics networks, as thousands of people participated in a large anti-drug padyatra in Srinagar. The event, held under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan, began at the TRC Football Ground with a structured []

SRINAGAR: The first commercial run of the Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar on Saturday recorded an encouraging passenger response, with Northern Railway reporting around 70 per cent occupancy and widespread satisfaction among travellers. According to officials, Train No. 26401 carried nearly 940 passengers from Jammu to Srinagar, while another service on the same []

SRINAGAR: In an unusual public moment in Kashmirs political landscape, Kashmirs chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday shared the stage with leaders from across the mainstream political spectrum during a book release function in Srinagar. The book was teh autobiography of a Kashmiri Pandit doctor celebrated for his access and expertise. The event, held []

by Quaseen Jahan An examination of how social norms shape womens sense of belonging, highlighting tensions between parental and marital homes and the evolving idea of self-defined identity. The question of which home a woman truly belongs to has long lingered quietly within the folds of culture, tradition, and lived experience. It is not always []

SRINAGAR: In a significant administrative development, 23 officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) have been cleared for induction into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), while three officers who were earlier granted provisional induction have now been formally confirmed. Reports appearing in the media quoting official sources said the inductions have largely been []

SRINAGAR: Terming drug trafficking as silent terrorism aimed at destroying Jammu and Kashmirs youth, families and future, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that drug peddlers are enemies of the nation and will be dealt with accordingly. Addressing a gathering at TRC Football Ground here during the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan before leading []

SRINAGAR: The Uri-Baramulla highway was closed for vehicular movement on Sunday following a major landslide at Lagama in Uri, triggered by fresh rainfall. Officials said that heavy debris and mudslides blocked the road completely, forcing authorities to suspend traffic on the route. Men and machinery have been pressed into service, but restoration will take time []

SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Traffic Police Office has issued a detailed traffic advisory for today in view of a large-scale awareness rally under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan scheduled to be held across Srinagar. According to the advisory, traffic restrictions will be enforced from 07:00 AM to 01:00 PM to ensure smooth movement of participants and []

SRINAGAR: Rainfall activity across Jammu and Kashmir is expected to remain fairly widespread over the next 36 hours, with intermittent spells of rain and brief breaks, according to the latest weather forecast. A temporary easing in precipitation is likely from late morning to late afternoon today, after which rain and thundershower activity is expected to []

SRINAGAR: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in Srinagar has directed authorities to keep one post of Junior Engineer (Electrical) vacant for Amir Suhail Wani, a Kashmiri engineer, writer and researcher with cerebral palsy, whose recommendation was withheld during a recruitment process conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB). The development was first []

SRINAGAR: The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) on Saturday conducted a plantation drive at the hilltop of Malshahi Bagh, opposite Beehama Chowk, aiming to restore a barren and neglected landscape and enhance green cover in the area. The drive was led by EPG Convenor Faiz Ahmad Bakshi and attended by Governing Council Member Peerzada Fayaz Ahmad, []

SRINAGAR: Traffic movement remained slow on the JammuSrinagar National Highway and several other routes across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday due to breakdowns, heavy vehicle load and ongoing road work, officials said. According to the Traffic Police Headquarters, slow movement was observed on NH-44 owing to single-lane conditions between Marog and Kishtwar Pather and the []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his recent visit to Leh assured the key political leaders that the Centre is working hard to ensure equitable development of the region. LG Saxena said that Amit Shah chaired a meeting with key political leaders of []

SRINAGAR: The World Bank-aided Jhelum Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP) in Jammu Kashmir has come under scrutiny, with the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) flagging unfruitful expenditure, idle infrastructure worth crores, and violations of contractual provisions in its report for the period ending March 2023. The audit, accessed noted that several key assetsincluding flood rescue []