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SRINAGAR: Air defence systems were heard engaging what were described as hostile targets in parts of the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Thursday, Irans Mehr News Agency reported, as cited by Reuters, following earlier reports that air defence batteries had been activated in the city. The reason for the activation, and whether it was triggered by []

SRINAGAR: Doctors in Jammu and Kashmir have linked rising infertility levels to factors such as late marriages, sedentary and stressful lifestyles, imbalanced diets, and a lack of adequate awareness regarding reproductive health and timely medical care. They say infertility, once considered relatively uncommon in the region, is now being increasingly diagnosed among young couplesespecially womenemerging []

SRINAGAR: Rescue teams on Thursday continued an extensive search operation in the river Jhelum to trace a boy who jumped into the water from Budshah Bridge in Srinagars Lal Chowk area late Wednesday evening, officials said. The unidentified boy had jumped into the river from Budshah Bridge on Wednesday, prompting an immediate response from police, []

SRINAGAR: Large-scale civil defence mock drills were conducted across multiple districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday to strengthen disaster preparedness, improve inter-agency coordination, and enhance emergency response mechanisms, officials said. According to the details, in Kishtwar, a major mock drill witnessed participation from police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Red Cross, local NGOs, NCC []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological department Srinagar has forecast no significant weather activity across Jammu and Kashmir till the end of April, except for brief spells of rain and thundershowers on select dates. According to the forecast, issued by MET Srinagar the weather on April 23 is expected to remain partly cloudy with a possibility of light []

SRINAGAR: The Centre on Thursday issued a fresh advisory cautioning Indian nationals against travelling to Iran, stating that the resumption of some flight services should not be interpreted as normalcy due to ongoing airspace restrictions and regional tensions. Advisory as on 23 April 2026. pic.twitter.com/WIPNNtFspd India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) April 23, 2026 The []

SRINAGAR: A court in North Kashmirs Bandipora district on Thursday granted bail to an under-trial accused in a 2017 murder case, citing prolonged incarceration of nearly eight years, absence of strong corroborative evidence, and violation of the constitutional right to a speedy trial. The Court of Additional District and Sessions Judge, Sumbal, presided over by []

SRINAGAR: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns across parts of Kashmir from April 25 to April 28 to facilitate maintenance works on transmission lines. According to Chief Engineer Distribution, the shutdown of 33 kV Alastang-Nagbal and 33 kV Alastang-Zakura lines will affect power supply to Shuhama, Baqura, []

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday directed all departments to complete approvals and tendering by June for works under the Rs 3,440.43 crore plan for permanent restoration of damage caused by floods and related calamities in 2025, stressing time-bound execution and strict compliance with approved estimates. Chairing a high-level review meeting, Dulloo called for []

SRINAGAR: Bharatiya Janata Party senior leader and Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Thursday questioned recent claims regarding an alleged firing attempt on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, asking whether any information had been shared with the police and calling for a thorough investigation into the matter. Speaking to reporters, Sharma said, Did Farooq Abdullah []

SRINAGAR: The Drugs Control Department in south Kashmirs Anantnag district has shut four medical shops for violating drug regulations during an inspection drive conducted across several parts of the district. Officials said nearly 15 medical establishments in Lazibal, Sarnal, Cheeni Chowk, Sirgufwara and adjoining areas were inspected to ensure compliance with the Drugs and Cosmetics []

SRINAGAR: Police in Makkah have arrested an Egyptian resident on charges of fraud for allegedly circulating false and misleading advertisements on social media, offering entry permits for holy sites and Hajj-related services, according to Saudi Gazette. Authorities confirmed that the accused has been referred to the Public Prosecution after completion of the required legal procedures. []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday inaugurated the new school building of Swami Pranavanand Vidyamandir at Panjgrain in Nagrota, asserting that strengthened educational and skill infrastructure will expand access to quality education for disadvantaged students and help transform backward areas. Addressing a gathering at the inauguration, the Lieutenant Governor said the new higher secondary []

by Suhail Gaznavi Rising knife violence reflects deeper social issues, amplified by films and music glorifying aggression, drugs, and power, confusing youth and weakening the impact of reform efforts In recent times, society has witnessed a disturbing increase in knife-stabbing incidents. What was once rare and shocking now appears with worrying regularity. This growing trend []

SRINAGAR: Former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday accused chief minister Omar Abdullah led National Conference (NC) government of failing to deliver on pre-poll promises, including providing one lakh jobs to youth in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a workers convention here at Dak Banglow Baramula, Mehbooba Mufti said nearly []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has directed strict adherence to office timing by officers and officials of the District Judiciary across the two Union Territories, warning that violations will attract action under relevant legal provisions. The directions were issued through Circular No. 10 of 2026/RG/NG-382(I), dated April 22, 2026, by []

A Kashmiri moto-vlogger set out alone to circle the globe, only to find himself riding through a Middle East in flux. In Iran, as war broke out and missiles streaked overhead, he pushed on, even stitching his own wounds without anaesthesia after being injured. What he witnessed, endured, and carried back from the road has []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has deployed 56 officials from various departments for the smooth conduct of the Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc Paramedical and B.Sc Technology courses, scheduled to be held on April 26, 2026 (Sunday). According to Government Order No. 826-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated April 23 and []

SRINAGAR: A fresh advisory issued by the National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (NCTAU) under the Ministry of Home Affairs has flagged a sharp rise in a highly sophisticated category of Android malware, termed Android God Mode, capable of taking near-total control of infected devices and stealing sensitive financial and personal data in real time. According []

SRINAGAR: A year after the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians, mostly tourists dead, authorities have stepped up security measures and introduced digital verification systems as Kashmirs tourism sector shows signs of recovery, while the Army on Wednesday reaffirmed its resolve to respond firmly to terrorism. Marking the first anniversary of the April 22, []

SRINAGAR:A 22-year-old student died of electrocution in the Uri area of Baramulla district in north Kashmir on Wednesday evening after the tin sheets he was carrying came into contact with a high-tension line, officials said. An official said that the incident occurred when the tin sheets accidentally touched an 11,000-volt high-tension line, resulting in a []

SRINAGAR: The Rural Water Supply Division Ganderbal of the Jammu and Kashmir Jal Shakti Department has announced suspension of potable drinking water supply in major parts of Ganderbal district and rural areas of Srinagar from April 25 to April 27 due to repair works on the Sindh Power Canal. According to an urgent public notice []

SRINAGAR: Tourist arrivals in Pahalgam have witnessed a steady revival over the past year, following the return of normalcy after last years terror attack. Official data indicates that nearly 10 lakh visitors have travelled to the scenic resort since April 2025. According to figures from the JK Tourism Department, a total of 9,93,596 tourists visited []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has directed authorities to either acquire privately owned land in Katra and pay compensation or return it to the owners, ruling that the State cannot retain property without legal sanction, even if it has been in long possession. Delivering the judgment, Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi allowed []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has come down strongly on the Jammu and Kashmir administration for its handling of a migrant industrial units case, observing that the State acted as a predator rather than a protector while dealing with property left behind during the 1990 migration. In a judgment delivered on []

SRINAGAR: The Delhi High Court has dismissed an intra-court appeal filed by a group of Kashmiri migrant contractors seeking payment of alleged dues for works executed before 1989, holding that the claims could not be verified due to the absence of records and the passage of time. A Division Bench comprising Justice V Kameswar Rao []

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday attached multiple immovable properties belonging to a Jaish-e-Mohammed operative in connection with the 2017 fidayeen attack on a CRPF camp in Jammu and Kashmir in which five personnel were killed. The action was carried out under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, following orders issued by a special []

SRINAGAR: An unknown boy jumped into river Jhelum near Budshah Bridge in Lal Chowk area of Srinagar on Wednesday late evening, officials said. An official said that an unidentified boy jumped into the river Jhelum from Budshah Bridge near Lal Chowk this evening. He said police, SDRF and River Police teams rushed to the spot []

SRINAGAR: The District Administration of Ganderbal has announced the conduct of a Civil Defence Air Raid Mock Drill along with a district-wide blackout exercise on April 23 as part of its emergency preparedness initiative. According to an official notice issued by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate, the air raid mock drill will take []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir authorities have confirmed adequate availability of essential commodities across the Union Territory, with sufficient stocks of fuel, LPG and other key supplies maintained in both divisions. Officials said petroleum products, cooking gas and critical supplies for essential services are being closely monitored to ensure uninterrupted availability amid concerns linked to the []

SRINAGAR: Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Rajouri, on Wednesday led a special enforcement drive to ensure strict adherence to road safety norms, with a particular focus on the safety of school children. During the crackdown, authorities seized 20 vehicles, including six private vehicles found illegally transporting school children in violation of prescribed safety regulations. Officials issued []

SRINAGAR: The district administrations of Kupwara and Anantnag have scheduled civil defence air raid and blackout mock drills as part of district-wide emergency preparedness efforts, issuing detailed public advisories. As per official notifications, Kupwara will conduct the exercise on April 24, with a mock drill at 3:30 PM followed by a blackout from 8:00 PM []

SRINAGAR: In a historic first, a special freight train carrying 20 wagons of Amul milk and dairy products from Gujarat arrived in the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday, officials said. A northern railway official said that the train, which departed from the Linch Goods Shed in Ahmedabad Division on April 20, carried 10 BCN wagons to []

SRINAGAR: Workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress came face to face in Jammu on Wednesday during protests over the Womens Reservation issue, with both sides exchanging sharp allegations. The confrontation led to heightened tensions on the ground, prompting police to deploy barricades to prevent escalation and maintain order. Congress workers alleged []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Wednesday visited Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu to inquire about the health of citizens critically injured in a road accident in Ramnagar, Udhampur, on April 20. A team of doctors briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the condition of the injured and the specialized treatment protocols being followed. Hospital []

SRINAGAR: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has raised serious concerns over safety and infrastructure gaps at the temporary campus arranged for KV Namblabal in Pampore, seeking urgent intervention from the district administration in Pulwama. An official communication issued by PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 Batwara on February 23, 2026, states that the temporary facility at Government []

SRINAGAR: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has formally approved the establishment of a new Kendriya Vidyalaya in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, marking a significant expansion of central government school infrastructure in the Union Territory. According to an official order issued by KVS headquarters in New Delhi, the school is among the 85 new []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday visited Government Medical College (GMC) Udhampur to meet those injured in the recent road accident. He spoke with the patients and their families and instructed officials to provide the best possible treatment with regular monitoring. He assured full support to the affected families and underlined []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the government remains committed to ensuring that incidents like the Pahalgam terror attack never happen again. Speaking with reporters, CM Omar said this day is painful as the region remembers the victims who were killed while on vacations. Today is a very painful day []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar said on Wednesday that Jammu and Kashmir is expected to witness largely dry weather conditions until the end of April, with only brief spells of rain and thundershowers forecast on select dates. Director MeT Centre Srinagar, Mukhtar Ahmad said that no major weather activity is likely till month-end except short []

SRINAGAR: In a poignant gesture of remembrance and solidarity, Maharashtra ministers led by Sanjay Shirsat and Yogesh Kadam on Tuesday inaugurated a newly constructed house for Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who lost his life during the Pahalgam terror attack while bravely saving tourists last year. The ceremony, held in the presence of residents and officials, []

SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump has said he will extend the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely to allow continued peace negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict.The announcement came as a two-week truce was set to expire today In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the decision was made at the request of Pakistan. He []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday said he held discussions with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari regarding major road infrastructure projects aimed at improving connectivity in the Union Territory. Called on Honble Minister of Road, Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari ji, and discussed various road infrastructure []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reiterated that the Union Territory stands united against terrorism and violence, affirming the governments resolve to eliminate suffering and protect innocent lives. One year on, we remain united against terror & against violence. We remain resolute in our desire to rid J&K of suffering & []

SRINAGAR: The much-awaited direct Vande Bharat train service between Jammu and Srinagar is expected to commence on April 30, with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw likely to flag off the service from Jammu Railway Station, officials said. Official sources said that all arrangements including infrastructure, trial runs, and security protocols have been finalized for the []

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 []