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SRINAGAR: A meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet is scheduled to be held today at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar at 4 pm, official sources said. Sources said the meeting is likely to deliberate on several important administrative and developmental matters concerning the Union Territory. Key issues related to MTS employees, the Jal Shakti []

SRINAGAR: The Centre has authorised Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to exercise powers relating to the interception, suspension and decryption of telecom services in the Union Territory during public emergencies and incidents affecting public safety. According to an official notification issued on Thursday, the President of India directed the Lieutenant Governor to exercise []

SRINAGAR: Amid its frosty relations with National Conference, Congress legislators on Thursday evening attended a dinner hosted by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary. Sources said that Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra, along with three MLAs of the party, attended the dinner hosted by Choudhary at his official Fairview residence here. The most surprising guest at []

SRINAGAR: Young boxing sensation Mohammad Yasir from the Khelo India Boxing Centre, Rajouri, has scripted a major achievement for Jammu and Kashmir and the country by assuring India a medal at the Under-15 Asian Boxing Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, after defeating a boxer from Kazakhstan to enter the semifinals of the prestigious continental event. According []

SRINAGAR: Security agencies across Jammu were placed on high alert on the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the gruesome April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians, mostly tourists dead. According to the details, special prayers were held at Gurdwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha in the bordering Poonch district []

SRINAGAR: Member of Parliament (MP) and senior National Conference (NC) leader Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the functioning of the present dispensation, saying he cannot commit the mistake of campaigning for those who have deceived the people. Speaking to reporters in the Bijbehara area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district, []

SRINAGAR: The ruling National Conference (NC) has decided to hold district-level conventions and launch a membership drive ahead of its organisational elections in 2027. Sources disclosed that NCs provincial working committee meeting chaired by NC president Farooq Abdullah and attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, cabinet ministers, legislators, and party office-bearers, decided that conventions will []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday reiterated that Indias response to cross-border terrorism remains firm and uncompromising, as the country marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor. Briefing reporters in the national capital, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India gave a befitting reply to Pakistan following the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns in several areas of Baramulla, Pulwama and Shopian districts on May 9 and May 11 due to maintenance work on multiple 33 kV transmission lines. According to Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, the shutdown of the 33 kV Pattan-Amargarh line will affect electricity []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has fast-tracked the integration of migrant ration cards into the National Food Security Act (NFSA) database, with more than 19,000 cards already digitised and another 8,000 under process, while assuring free ration for April and May to all eligible beneficiaries. The development emerged during a high-level review meeting chaired []

SRINAGAR: A delegation of the Committee on Government Assurances of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Thursday visited the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and held discussions with Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on strengthening legislative oversight and inter-state cooperation. The delegation was led by Committee Chairman Harishankar Khatik and included members Gourav Singh Pardhi, Rajan []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired the second round of review meetings at the Civil Secretariat to assess progress on Budget announcements for 202627 and directed departments to expedite implementation of welfare measures across Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister stressed the need for timely execution of Budget commitments, improved inter-departmental coordination and []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Mechanical Engineering Graduates Association (JKMEGA) on Thursday urged the government to expedite long-pending promotions of engineers at various senior levels and ensure regularisation of officials serving in adhoc and in-charge capacities across departments. In a statement issued in Srinagar, JKMEGA welcomed the recent placements made at the levels of Assistant []

SRINAGAR: PARAS Health Srinagar has become the first private-sector hospital in Jammu and Kashmir to receive a Kidney Transplant Programme (KTP) licence, paving the way for advanced renal transplant services within the Union Territory. The approval marks a major milestone in the regions healthcare sector and is expected to enable patients requiring kidney transplants to []

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said he expects the Supreme Court to deliver justice if allegations of irregularities and malpractice in the West Bengal elections are eventually brought before it. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the partys provincial committee in Srinagar, Abdullah noted that several political leaders across the []

SRINAGAR: The urban public transport system in Ladakh is set for a major upgrade with the introduction of 30 Ladakhi Smart Bus Shelters in Leh, combining modern passenger amenities with traditional architectural design. Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has approved the project, which will be executed by the Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police and Jammu Kashmir Bank on Thursday signed a historic addendum to the 2023 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at enhancing welfare measures for families of martyrs, serving police personnel and Special Police Officers (SPOs). According to officials, the revised agreement will provide enhanced insurance coverage along with improved medical and []

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said that the opposition INDIA bloc remains fully united, rejecting suggestions of any internal divisions following recent electoral setbacks. The former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister said the partys highest decision-making body had held detailed discussions on strengthening coordination among alliance partners and reviewing key political developments. []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday ordered the placement of 56 Junior Engineers (Mechanical) as In-charge Assistant Engineers (Mechanical) in their own pay and grade with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 157-PW(R and B) of 2026 issued by the Public Works (R and B) Department, Civil Secretariat, the decision has []

SRINAGAR: Police Station Tral in south Kashmir has registered a case against a Special Police Officer (SPO) identified as Inder Paul Singh, son of Suraj Singh, a resident of Saimoh Tral, for allegedly cheating several individuals on the pretext of securing their engagement as SPOs in the Police Department. An FIR (No. 54/2026) has been []

SRINAGAR: Authorities on Thursday removed the Head of the Department of Media Studies at Amar Singh College following an alleged harassment complaint filed by a student. Top officials of Higher Education Department informed that HoD, Department of Media Studies had been disassociated from all academic affairs of the Department with immediate effect, pending the outcome []

SRINAGAR: A live shell was recovered by the Special Operations Group (SOG) Samba during an operation in the Ramgarh area of Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Official sources said the live shell was found in the Koulpur Devak area, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Ramgarh, in the morning hours. Following []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir, through the General Administration Department (GAD), has ordered the deputation of 37 Junior Secretariat Assistants of the JK Secretariat (Subordinate) Service for a structured training programme at the JK Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (IMPARD), Srinagar and Jammu. As per Government Order No. 874-JK(GAD) of []

SRINAGAR: Hundreds of students and parents of Siraj-ul-Aloom Institute staged a protest outside the Mini Secretariat in Shopian on Thursday, demanding the reopening of the institution and expressing concern over the academic future of students following its closure. The protesters, including students preparing for board examinations, said the shutdown of the institute had disrupted their []

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 30/2025 before the Court of the Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Shopian, in connection with a large-scale financial fraud case involving the Shopian branch of HDFC Bank. According to an official handout, the case was []

SRINAGAR: Nearly a year after intense Pakistan shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) claimed around 16 civilian lives, families in Poonch, Rajouri and North Kashmir continue to live with loss that has not faded with time. The escalation followed the military confrontation after Operation Sindoor in May last year, led to Pakistan resorting to []

SRINAGAR: The Operation Theatre (OT) at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Dooru in the Shahabad area of south Kashmirs Anantnag has remained non-functional for the past one week, sparking serious concern among residents and raising fears of a looming healthcare crisis in the region. The disruption in surgical services comes in the wake of the superannuation of []

SRINAGAR: In a significant boost to public healthcare in Kashmir, the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Medical College, Bemina, has established a model Anti-Rabies Clinic (ARC) at its JVC Hospital in SKIMS Bemina, introducing full-fledged, free-of-cost treatment for animal bite cases. The newly inaugurated facility is equipped to provide complete management for patients exposed []

SRINAGAR: The Indian Army and the Border Security Force (BSF) have maintained a heightened state of alert along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) across Jammu and Kashmir. An official said that the security grid remains as vigilant as it was during last years Operation Sindoor. The alert posture has been []

SRINAGAR: Days after a Valley-wide chakka jam over the Smart City bus row, transporters in Kashmir on Wednesday announced an indefinite strike from May 12, warning of a complete halt in public transport if the government fails to address their demands. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Transport Association Kashmir President Shabir Matta said the decision []

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah will chair a crucial meeting of party leaders at the party headquarters, Nawai Subah, here on Thursday, sources disclosed. Sources said that the NC president will chair the meeting tomorrow to discuss key issues. The provincial working committee meeting of the party will be attended by the Chief Minister, []

SRINAGAR: A youth lost his life after being found unconscious at his residence in the Kanispora area of north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Wednesday, officials said. An official identified the deceased as Mohd Ateeb, son of Ahtisham Hussain Shala, a resident of Kanispora, Baramulla. He was found unconscious at his home and was immediately shifted []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the recruitment process being undertaken by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) across key departments, including Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, Education and the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura. []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday hosted a dinner in honour of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance in Gulmarg during its ongoing study visit to Jammu and Kashmir. The Committee is on an official tour of Srinagar and Gulmarg from May 4 to May 7 as part of its annual programme to review []

SRINAGAR: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir on Wednesday attached immovable property belonging to a Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK)-based operative of the banned outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Kupwara district. According to an official statement, the action was carried out in connection with FIR No. 03/2023 of Police Station ANTF, a case initially registered by []

SRINAGAR: An old, rusted mortar shell was safely destroyed by the Bomb Disposal Squad in the SP Headquarters Zone, Arnia sector of Jammu, after being found in open fields near Border Outpost Vikrant, officials said. The unexploded shell was spotted in village Treva, Arnia. According to a communiqu received from the Incharge BPP Treva at []

SRINAGAR: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Anantnag has banned the sale of a batch of Tops Soya Sauce in the district after laboratory analysis declared the product unsafe for consumption due to excessive preservative content. According to an order issued by the Office of the Assistant Commissioner and Designated Officer, Food Safety Anantnag, a []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday hinted at a strong political message he plans to deliver after Eid, saying he was holding himself back as the occasion did not permit a political address. Speaking at a function in Tangmarg, CM Omar said the academic setting was not appropriate for political remarks. []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday dismissed speculation about defections from the National Conference, asserting that no party MLA would switch sides to support the BJP. Speaking to reporters in Tangmarg, CM Omar termed the reports baseless and said such claims had no substance. Responding to questions on allegations involving the []

SRINAGAR: Police on Wednesday stopped a protest march by members of the Kashmiri Pandit (KP) community who attempted to proceed towards the office of the Relief Commissioner in Jammu, demanding rehabilitation, relief assistance, and ration-related benefits. The protesters, all Kashmiri migrants, had assembled in Jammu and staged a demonstration against the reported integration of migrant []

SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday accused the National Conference (NC) of involving the Holy Quran in political rivalry and remaining silent on key issues concerning Muslims in the region. Mehbooba Mufti said, The National Conference has fallen to this level. They have even involved the Holy []

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Srinagar district on Wednesday demolished an illegally constructed residential structure belonging to a habitual drug peddler in the Palpora Noorbagh area. In a statement, police said the accused, Hilal Ahmad Sheikh, son of Feroz Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Zahidpora Hawal and presently residing at Pamposh Colony Palpora Noorbagh, had []

SRINAGAR: The Animal Husbandry Department has introduced the internationally renowned Saanen goat breed, popularly known as the Milk Queen, in Kashmir under a special initiative aimed at strengthening the regions dairy and livestock sector. Officials said the Saanen goat, originally from Switzerland, is globally recognised for its high milk-producing capacity and suitability for organised dairy []

SRINAGAR: A woman was injured after being attacked by a wild bear in the forest area of Gund Aku in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Wednesday, officials said. The injured woman has been identified as Zahida Begum (32), wife of Mumtaz Ahmad Chechi, a resident of Gund Aku. Officials said the woman was attacked by []

SRINAGAR: A fertility clinic, Yellow Fertility, a specialised fertility clinic chain, has released an analysis of fertility patterns in Kashmir based on data from over 5,000 couples, highlighting the growing need for early awareness and timely medical evaluation to address infertility. According to the findings, issued in a statement by Yellow Fertility, age-related decline in []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that the government cannot adopt a pick and choose approach in deciding which judicial rulings to accept and which to challenge after prolonged delay, emphasizing the importance of legal certainty and judicial discipline. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district have registered an FIR against the wife and son of Congress MLA Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed in connection with the alleged locking of a government-run health facility in Damhal Khoshipora. Officials said the case (FIR No. 32/2026) was registered at Achabal Police Station on the directions of a First []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Wednesday fitted a GPS-enabled tracking anklet on an accused in a narcotics case to monitor his movements and ensure compliance with court-imposed bail conditions, officials said. The accused, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Dar and a resident of Zaldoora Dooru, was granted bail []

SRINAGAR: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel died after collapsing in the Wachi area of south Kashmirs Shopian district on Wednesday, officials said. Official sources said that the deceased has been identified as Head Constable Surinder Singh of the 178 Battalion, a resident of Shalibanda in Hyderabad, who was posted at Police Post Wachi. []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Wednesday apprehended a suspected drug peddler and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband from his possession. According to officials, the arrest was made during naka checking and surveillance within the jurisdiction of Police Post Sangam. The accused has been identified as Javid Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul []