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SRINAGAR: Police in Baramulla district have arrested a driver and seized his vehicle within three hours of a fatal road accident involving a 45-year-old woman in the Sheeri area on Sunday. The woman, identified as Gulshan, wife of Mohd Ramzan and a resident of Malpora, was allegedly hit by a vehicle on the MalporaHeewan Road. []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Sunday attached a double-storey shopping complex valued at approximately Rs 1.30 crore under Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The property belongs to Mohammad Amin Sofi, son of Abdul Rahim Sofi, a resident of Patikhas in Verinag, who is involved in multiple []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has called on the Tourism Department, Jammu Kashmir Sports Council and private institutions to provide coaching, mentoring and training support to local marathon runners to help them compete at national and international events. Addressing the Kashmir Marathon award ceremony, Sinha said the event had created opportunities for young athletes from []

SRINAGAR: The much-awaited oath-taking ceremony of the new ministers in the Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers is likely to be held on Tuesday, sources said on Sunday. A source said that the ceremony is expected to take place on Tuesday, with the names of the ministers likely to be conveyed to Lok Bhavan by []

SRINAGAR: Police in north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Sunday detained Hatif Bilal Sofi, a resident of Arampora, under the Public Safety Act (PSA) and lodged him at District Jail Anantnag. Sofi, son of Bilal Ahmad Sofi, is linked to a criminal case involving alleged offences of murder, criminal conspiracy, offences related to explosives and arms, []

SRINAGAR: More than 20 people were injured after a matador vehicle crashed into a gate near Jyotipuram in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district on Sunday, reports said. The vehicle, bearing registration number JK14D-0114, was travelling from Bakkal towards Reasi when the driver reportedly lost control near Jyotipuram, resulting in the crash. The injured were shifted []

SRINAGAR: Kenyan runners Kanab Kalob Omolo and Lemensa Harpaa clinched the mens and womens full marathon titles, respectively, at the third edition of the Kashmir International Marathon held in Srinagar on Sunday. However, it was Kulsum from Gujrat, who ran while carrying a child in her arms, who emerged as one of the events most []

SRINAGAR: Traffic Police City Srinagar on Sunday said no candidate appearing for the Jammu and Kashmir State Eligibility Test (JKSET) was prevented from reaching their destination during traffic diversions introduced for the Kashmir Marathon. In a statement, the department said MA Road and routes through Mamta Chowk, Jahangir Chowk, Ikhwan Chowk and Radio Kashmir Crossing []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the Kashmir Marathon was creating new opportunities for local sporting talent and expressed confidence that runners from Jammu and Kashmir would soon make their mark on national and international platforms. Addressing the prize distribution ceremony of the Kashmir Marathon 2026 at Polo View Ground in Srinagar, LG []

SRINAGAR: A 65-year-old motorcyclist died after sustaining injuries in an accident in Shirmal area of south Kashmirs Shopian district on Sunday. The man reportedly slipped off his motorcycle, bearing registration number JK13E-9439, and was injured. He was initially taken to District Hospital Shopian for treatment before being referred to Srinagar for specialised medical care. However, []

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch JK has filed a chargesheet against a Budgam resident accused of defrauding investors of approximately Rs 2 crore by promising monthly returns of 10 per cent. The chargesheet in FIR No. 07/2025 under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been submitted before []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani on Sunday said the Kashmir Marathon was gaining popularity, with rising participation reflecting growing public interest in running and the events potential to promote tourism in the Union Territory. Speaking about the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon 2026 in Srinagar, Wani said the event []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday flagged off the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon in Srinagar, with more than 2,000 athletes taking part in the full and half marathon events. The participants competed in the 42-km full marathon and the 21-km half marathon, with runners passing through Lal Chowk as []

SRINAGAR: Saudi Arabias Civil Defence reported on Saturday that debris from two intercepted ballistic missiles had fallen in parts of Mecca, Jeddah, Taif and Rabigh, following a launch by Yemens Houthi rebels towards Mecca and Medina. No casualties were reported, the Civil Defence spokesperson said in a statement. The debris fell in Wadi Al-Maghammas in []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has placed 10 Masters and teachers as lecturers in Philosophy on an officiating basis and ordered their transfers to different higher and higher secondary schools across the Union Territory. The placements were approved under Government Order No. 457-JK (Edu) of 2026, dated October 23, issued by the School Education []

SRINAGAR: The Shaheen Syndicate Social Trust distributed school bags, stationery and food items among students of Government Primary School Gadahanjipora in Mukdamyari zone of Hajin on Saturday. The initiative aimed to support students facing a shortage of essential educational supplies, including school bags, textbooks and stationery. The programme was attended by school staff, trust chairman []

SRINAGAR: The Regional Passport Office (RPO), Srinagar, under the Ministry of External Affairs, will deploy a Mobile Passport Van at three locations in Ladakh between October 26 and November 4 to improve access to passport services for residents of remote areas. The mobile facility will be stationed at Dak Banglow in Padam, Zanskar, on October []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday urged National Conference colleagues to stop seeking ministerial positions, saying the selection for the forthcoming cabinet reshuffle and expansion had already been completed in consultation with party president Farooq Abdullah. Omar made the remarks after meeting Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar, where he sought []

SRINAGAR: A 52-year-old man died after falling from his bike in the Pahloo area of Shangus in Anantnag district this evening. The deceased has been identified as Mohd Ashraf Lone, son of Master Abdul Majeed Lone, a resident of Kotheir Lone Mohalla. Officials said that, according to preliminary information, Lone, who worked as a domestic []

by Tamir Sorek Palestinian citizens face a dilemma ahead of Israels October 27 election: voting could strengthen their representation and security, while abstention could protest exclusion and the limits of citizenship. Elections are typically framed as a choice for voters. For Palestinian citizens of Israel, however, the countrys national ballots pose more of a dilemma. []

SRINAGAR: A youth was injured after being attacked by a wild bear at an apple orchard in the Sallar area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Saturday. An official said that the youth was attacked by a wild bear at an orchard in Sallar. He was shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for treatment []

SRINAGAR: B.Sc. Nursing and allied health science students in Jammu and Kashmir have set November 10 as the deadline for the government to issue the pending internship stipend order, warning of a day-and-night protest from November 11 if their demand is not met. In a representation submitted to the Commissioner Secretary of the Health and []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns across several areas of Kashmir between October 27 and November 5, 2026, to facilitate maintenance work on multiple 33 kV power lines. According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, the outages will generally be observed from 9 am to 3 pm on []

SRINAGAR: India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the second T20 International at Hagley Oval in Christchurch to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Chasing a target of 181, India reached 181 for six in 19.5 overs to seal the victory after New Zealand posted 180 for five in their allotted 20 []

SRINAGAR: A youth was critically injured after his two wheeler was hit by an unidentified vehicle at Pombay in south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Saturday, reports said. The injured has been identified as Rizwan Nazir Bhat, a resident of Lakripora in Kulgam. According to reports, Bhat sustained multiple injuries in the collision while riding his []

SRINAGAR: Sinthan Top, the mountain pass linking Kishtwar with Anantnag, witnessed fresh light snowfall early on Saturday, with temperatures falling in nearby areas, including Daksum and Kokernag, reports said. Officials said the road was under surveillance and traffic continued to move smoothly, with no disruption reported so far. The higher reaches of south Kashmir have []

A 2025 study finds a weak link between export performance and employment; shawls and papier-mch drive growth as carpet exports decline SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmirs handicraft exports fell by nearly 37 per cent in 2024-25 after touching a peak of Rs 1,162.29 crore a year earlier, even as the number of registered artisans continued to []

SRINAGAR: A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in New Delhi has ordered the commencement of trial proceedings in a Rs 8.9 crore money laundering case involving Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik and six others, according to a report by The News Mill. The accused include Zahoor Ahmed Shah Watali, Abdul Rashid Sheikh, Shabir Ahmad []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed concern over at least 34 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir stranded in Saudi Arabia following flight suspensions, saying the government was coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to facilitate their safe and early return. Chief Minister has expressed concern over Umrah pilgrims from Jammu & []

SRINAGAR: Six years after Ladakhs political and social organisations joined hands to seek constitutional safeguards, protection of land and jobs, and greater democratic powers from the Centre, the movement is facing a new challenge from within. Now the question being openly asked is whether the two bodies that have led the negotiations still command the []

SRINAGAR: A 45-year-old woman died after being hit by a scooter in the Malpora area of Sheeri in north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Saturday. An official said that the woman was injured after being hit by a scooter and was shifted to PHC Sheeri, where doctors declared her brought dead. She was identified as Gulshan []

SRINAGAR: A man was killed and a tractor driver critically injured in a road accident near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Lam area of Nowshera in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district, officials said. The accident occurred when a tractor bearing registration number JK11H 6311, which was carrying dry grass, met with an accident []

SRINAGAR: Nearly three months after the Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed a government communication denying maternity salary to a group of senior resident doctors, some of them are still awaiting their dues, leaving payments relating to maternity leave and extended residency pending. In its July 10 judgment in Dr Sonakshi Gupta and Others []

SRINAGAR: The State Bank of India (SBI) has informed customers whose data was identified as being involved in a recent cyber incident, assuring them that their account balances and funds remain safe. In a customer safety advisory, the bank said it had individually notified the affected customers through email and/or WhatsApp following its earlier communication []

SRINAGAR: The Saudi-led military coalition said on Friday that its air defences had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemens Houthi group towards the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki announced the interception in a statement posted on X, but did not disclose further details about the missiles origin or intended target. []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is scheduled to meet Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhawan in Srinagar at 11 am on Saturday to discuss the proposed expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers, according to media reports. The Cabinet expansion is likely to take place next week, the reports said. Omar had []

SRINAGAR: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered preparations for a large-scale military operation across the occupied West Bank following a shooting near Hebron on October 23 that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others. According to The Guardian, Netanyahu directed security forces to cordon off Hebron and prepare for wider restrictions across the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has denotified nine buildings which had been declared as subsidiary jails at different points of time. In a notification issued by the Home Department, the Government has withdrawn the designation of subsidiary jail from nine buildings along with their premises. As per details, these buildings are in Budgam, Sopore, []

SRINAGAR: The District Magistrate Pulwama, Kuldeep Krishan Sidha, has prohibited mining and extraction of sand, bajri, boulders and other minerals from the restricted reaches upstream and downstream of all bridges in the district to protect public infrastructure and prevent risks to human life. The order, issued on October 22, 2026, directs the Geology and Mining []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Bank has enhanced the group personal accident insurance cover for permanent Jammu and Kashmir Government employees from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 1 crore under a five-year agreement signed with the government. Separately commissioning a new Currency Chest Building at its Regional Business Centre (RBC) in Jammu to strengthen cash distribution []

SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall was recorded at Peer Ki Gali, Sinthan Top and Ahrabal in south Kashmir on Friday, as temperatures dropped in higher-altitude areas, while the Meteorological Centre forecast generally dry weather for most of the Kashmir region between October 25 and 31. Light snowfall was also reported in the upper reaches of Pir Ki []

SRINAGAR: At least 34 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir who travelled to Saudi Arabia for Umrah have been stranded following the suspension of flights, prompting appeals for urgent government intervention to facilitate their safe and early return home. According to the affected pilgrims, they were scheduled to return to Kashmir on October 13 but were []

SRINAGAR: Five days after a Srinagar-bound bus was pelted with stones near Doraha in Punjabs Ludhiana district, Khanna Police on Friday arrested one accused in connection with the incident, while two others remained absconding. Media reports suggest police identified the arrested accused as Abhishek alias Golu, a native of Tadi Ghat village in Uttar Pradeshs []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday condemned reported attacks by Houthi rebels operating from Yemen on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including King Fahd International Airport, and expressed grief over the loss of lives and injuries. In a statement, Abdullah warned that attacks targeting civilians, airports and energy []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Minister Javed Ahmed Rana on Friday called for faster and transparent implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, stressing that all eligible tribal families and traditional forest dwellers must receive their legal entitlements without procedural delays. Rana, who holds the Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment, and Tribal Affairs portfolios, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has designated the courts of the 1st Additional District and Sessions Judge in Jammu and Srinagar as Special Fast Track Courts to try offences under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. The designation was notified by the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs through Notification []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of three officers in the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 97-JK(FCS&CA) of 2026, issued on October 23, Khalil Ahmed, Assistant Director, Poonch, has been assigned the additional charge of Assistant Director, Rajouri, []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed a preventive detention order issued against an Anantnag man under the Public Safety Act (PSA), holding that criminal cases dating back nearly two decades, several of which ended in acquittal, did not establish a sufficient basis for his detention in 2024. Justice Sanjay Parihar, []

SRINAGAR: Indian airline IndiGo has extended the suspension of its flights to and from several Saudi Arabian cities amid security concerns, with services to Riyadh cancelled until October 31 and those to Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah suspended until October 27, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said on Friday. In a post on X, the embassy []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the preventive detention of a Kulgam man booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA), observing that his alleged repeated involvement in 11 cattle theft cases could create fear among local residents and disturb public order. Justice M A Chowdhary dismissed a habeas corpus petition []