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Work Towards Protecting Jammu Kashmirs Identity, Rights: Mirwaiz to Political Leaders

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Umar Farooq has urged political leaders, including Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, to work towards protecting the identity and rights of Jammu and Kashmir amid differences within the National Conference. Commenting on the ongoing political dispute in the NC, Mirwaiz said the issues for which the party had sought a mandate from []

29 Aug 2026 4:59 pm
FSSAI Proposes Red Hexagonal Warning Labels for High-Fat, Sugar and Salt Foods

SRINAGAR: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed mandatory red-coloured hexagonal warning labels on the front of packaged food products containing high levels of specified nutrients of concern, including added saturated fat, added sugar and salt. The proposal was submitted to the Supreme Court through a compliance affidavit following the courts []

29 Aug 2026 4:29 pm
27 Killed as Russian Strike Damages Dozens of Homes in Ukraine

SRINAGAR: At least 27 people were killed after a Russian strike hit Ukraines Bucha district near Kyiv on Saturday, Ukrainian officials said, damaging dozens of homes and triggering a major fire in the area, CNN reported. Tymur Tkachenko, head of the regional military administration, told CNN that at least 50 residential buildings were damaged in []

29 Aug 2026 3:59 pm
Khalid Bashir Ahmad Bereaved: Brother Dr Mohammad Shafi Bhat Passes Away

SRINAGAR: Dr Mohammad Shafi Bhat, elder brother of noted author, poet and former Director of Information and Public Relations, Khalid Bashir Ahmad, died at SKIMS, Srinagar, on Saturday morning after a brief illness. He was around 80. Bhat, a physician by profession, had been battling cancer and died at around 9:45 am at SKIMS. A []

29 Aug 2026 3:29 pm
South Kashmir: Drug Control Department Suspends Operations of Three Medical Shops Over Violations

SRINAGAR: The Drug Control Department Anantnag has intensified its enforcement drive against violations of drug control regulations, conducting more than 14 surprise inspections at various medical establishments across the district, including Batengoo, Mattan and other areas. The inspection drive was aimed at ensuring strict compliance with statutory requirements governing the sale, storage and distribution of []

29 Aug 2026 3:03 pm
LG Sinha Calls for Stronger Grassroots Sports Ecosystem in Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called for strengthening the grassroots sports ecosystem in the Union Territory, urging institutions, coaches, parents and corporate houses to identify and support promising athletes before they achieve medal-winning success. Addressing a National Sports Day event, Sinha said sporting development could not be left solely to []

29 Aug 2026 2:29 pm
MeT Predicts Brief Rain, Thundershowers at Scattered Places in Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally hot and humid weather over the coming days, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers expected at scattered places, particularly during the early morning and afternoon hours. Director Meteorological Centre Srinagar Mukhtar Ahmad said that, August 29-30 will remain generally hot and humid, with brief spells []

29 Aug 2026 2:05 pm
Delhi Court Takes Cognisance of NIA Chargesheet Against 13 in Red Fort Blast Case

SRINAGAR: A Delhi court on Saturday took cognisance of the National Investigation Agencys 7,500-page chargesheet against 13 accused in connection with the Red Fort blast case, multiple national media reports said. The high-intensity Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) blast on November 10 last year killed 11 people and injured several others. Special Judge Prashant Sharma []

29 Aug 2026 1:35 pm
Shehlat Foundation Provides Educational Aid to 150 Students in Bandipora

SRINAGAR: The Shehlat Foundation has extended educational support to 150 deserving students in Bandipora by distributing stationery kits worth Rs 80,000, as part of its efforts to promote inclusive education and assist students from economically weaker sections. The stationery kits were formally handed over by Foundation Chairman Mohammad Rafiq Lone and Vice Chairman Ghulam Abbas []

29 Aug 2026 1:17 pm
Ladakh Set for Special Constitutional Safeguards Under Article 371, Says Rijiju

SRINAGAR: Ladakh is likely to receive a new set of special constitutional safeguards under Article 371, with Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju saying the Centre is committed to providing the Union Territory with a customised framework to protect its culture, traditions and interests. Rijiju made the announcement during the Silver []

29 Aug 2026 1:05 pm
LG Sinha Extends National Sports Day Greetings, Pays Tribute to Major Dhyan Chand

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday extended greetings to sportspersons, athletes and sports enthusiasts across the country on the occasion of National Sports Day and paid tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary. Greetings to all sportspersons & sports enthusiasts on National Sports Day. Tributes to Hockey []

29 Aug 2026 9:36 am
PM Modi Likely to Visit Ladakh Soon, May Launch Development Projects: Rijiju

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Ladakh soon and may inaugurate development projects and interact with residents during the visit, Union Minister for Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday. Rijiju did not announce a date for the proposed visit but said Modi had been keen to travel to Ladakh []

29 Aug 2026 8:59 am
Nepal Battles Fresh Floods as 584 Dead, 2,482 Missing

SRINAGAR: At least 584 people were killed and 2,482 remained missing across Nepal and Tibet by Friday evening following the Bhote Koshi-Trishuli disaster, as rescue operations were repeatedly disrupted by fresh flooding, avalanches and concerns over unstable upstream lakes, The Guardian reported. Nepal accounted for 579 deaths and 1,924 missing persons, while Tibet reported five []

29 Aug 2026 7:59 am
Woman Injured In Bear Attack In South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A woman was injured after being attacked by a bear in Midoora area of Tral in south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Friday. The woman, identified as Fatima, a resident of Midoora, sustained injuries in the attack and was immediately shifted to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Tral for treatment. Locals alleged that they had informed the []

28 Aug 2026 11:36 pm
Chatroo Minor Death Case: Nurse Arrested, Six Held So Far

SRINAGAR: Police have arrested a nurse posted at District Hospital Kishtwar in connection with the death of a minor girl from Chatroo area, taking the total number of arrests in the case to six. Quoting officials, news agency GNS reported that the accused has been identified as Sonika, a nurse at District Hospital Kishtwar. She []

28 Aug 2026 11:10 pm
Illegal Brick Kilns Given 24 Hours To Shut In Budgam

SRINAGAR: Police and the Sub-Divisional Administration Khansahib on Friday launched a joint enforcement drive against illegal brick kilns operating without mandatory permissions and clearances in various areas of the sub-division. The operation was led by SDM Khansahib Jahangir Ahmad Giri and SDPO Khansahib Sakib Gani, along with Tehsildar Khansahib Moin Azhar Kakroo, concerned SHOs and []

28 Aug 2026 10:14 pm
Amarnath Yatra Ends as Chhari-Mubarak Reaches Cave Shrine

SRINAGAR: The 57-day annual Amarnath Yatra formally concluded on Friday with the arrival of the Chhari-Mubarak, the holy mace of Lord Shiva, at the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir, officials said. The pilgrimage, which commenced on July 3, concluded on Raksha Bandhan, nearly three weeks after the yatra was suspended on August 9 []

28 Aug 2026 9:44 pm
Jammu Kashmir High Court Upholds Admission of 10 BDS Students Who Had Not Qualified NEET

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the Dental Council of Indias directions seeking discharge of 10 BDS students admitted to the Institute of Dental Sciences, Sehora, Jammu, in the 2016-17 academic session for not having qualified NEET-2016, holding that the students had been admitted against vacant State Quota seats []

28 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
28-Year-Old Man Crushed to Death by Truck in Jammu

SRINAGAR: A 28-year-old man was killed after being crushed by a heavy truck in the Bari Brahmana area on the outskirts of Jammu on Wednesday, police said. The deceased was identified as Rythem Gupta. The incident has left Guptas elderly parents in shock, with the family receiving the news of his death following the accident. []

28 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
HC Seeks Fresh Affidavit on Religious Encroachments in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, to file a fresh affidavit identifying any encroachments on public streets, parks and other public places allegedly made in the name of mosques, temples, churches or gurdwaras, and to state what action has been taken to remove them and prevent []

28 Aug 2026 9:06 pm
NITI Aayog Member Reviews Research, Innovation Ecosystem At CSIR-IIIM Srinagar

SRINAGAR: NITI Aayog Member Dr M Srinivas on Friday visited CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Srinagar, and reviewed the institutes research, innovation, entrepreneurship and societal outreach initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir. Dr Srinivas was accompanied by NITI Aayog Economic Adviser Subhash Chandra Meena, Deputy Adviser Dr Muniraju S B and Atal Innovation Mission Programme []

28 Aug 2026 8:52 pm
Six Jerseys, One Trophy: Kashmir Super League Season 2 Unveiled

SRINAGAR: The six franchises of the Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League (KSL) Season 2 unveiled their official jerseys and the league trophy at a ceremony at TRC Ground on Saturday, a day ahead of National Sports Day. The venue holds particular significance, having hosted last seasons final, which drew the largest football crowd the Valley []

28 Aug 2026 8:04 pm
25-Year-Old Youth Found Hanging At Home In South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A 25-year-old man was found hanging at his residence in Kralpora area of Verinag in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Friday morning, officials said. The deceased was identified as Parivaz Ahmad Kumar, a resident of Kralpora. Police reached the spot after receiving information about the incident and took the body into custody. It was []

28 Aug 2026 5:14 pm
Aga Ruhullah To Resign As Srinagar MP On November 3: Report

SRINAGAR: Srinagar Lok Sabha MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has decided to resign from Parliament and the primary membership of the National Conference, citing ideological differences with the party leadership, NDTV reported. Ruhullah said he would formally submit his resignation to Lok Sabha Speaker and NC president Farooq Abdullah on November 3, the 26th death anniversary []

28 Aug 2026 4:37 pm
Hot, Humid Weather to Persist in Jammu Kashmir, Rain Likely at Scattered Places

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally hot and humid conditions over the coming days, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers expected at scattered places, the Meteorological Centre said. The weather activity is forecast to increase slightly between August 29 and 31, when light to moderate rain and thundershowers may occur at []

28 Aug 2026 4:29 pm
Nepal Disaster a Warning for Jammu Kashmir, Says Mirwaiz; Raises Concern Over Ecological Damage

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq on Friday described the devastation in Nepal and other parts of the Himalayan region as a warning for Jammu and Kashmir, urging authorities and the public to reconsider development practices that could increase environmental risks in the fragile mountain ecosystem. Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid []

28 Aug 2026 3:58 pm
Counter-Terrorism Operations to Remain Top Focus in Kashmir: IGP Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Newly appointed Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar on Friday said counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations would remain the Kashmir Polices primary focus, as he reviewed security arrangements for Friday prayers across Srinagar. Kumar made the remarks during his first field visit to Srinagar after assuming charge as IGP Kashmir on Thursday evening. []

28 Aug 2026 3:39 pm
Jammu Kashmir: MBBS Interns Announce Strike From August 31 Over Stipend

SRINAGAR: MBBS interns across Jammu and Kashmir have announced a united protest from August 31, demanding revision of their long-pending internship stipend to Rs 30,000 per month. According to the announcement issued by the JK MBBS Interns, the protest has been planned after coordination among representatives of medical colleges across Jammu and Kashmir. The interns []

28 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
Ladakh LG Orders Zero Tolerance for Food Safety Violations, Warns of Rs 10 Lakh Penalty

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has directed the Ladakh administration to adopt a zero tolerance approach towards food safety violations, warning nearly 8,800 Food Business Operators (FBOs) of stringent action, including penalties of up to Rs 10 lakh and imprisonment in serious cases. The directive requires all food businesses in the Union Territory to []

28 Aug 2026 2:59 pm
Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes China

SRINAGAR: A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Longchang City in Neijiang, Sichuan province, on Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The earthquake was recorded at 29.23 degrees north latitude and 105.22 degrees east longitude, with its epicentre at a depth of 13 kilometres, Xinhua reported, citing CENC data. There were no immediate reports []

28 Aug 2026 2:44 pm
Jammu Kashmir: Govt Deploys Six IAS Probationers for First International Film Festival

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has deployed six IAS probationers to assist in the arrangements and conduct of the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026, scheduled from September 2 to 11. The General Administration Department issued Government Order No. 1450-JK(GAD) of 2026 on August 27, placing the officers, who are []

28 Aug 2026 2:36 pm
Unidentified Woman Found Dead After Being Retrieved From Jhelum in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: An unidentified woman was found in the River Jhelum near the Nawa Kadal area of Srinagar on Friday and was later declared dead at a hospital, officials said. The woman was retrieved from the river and taken to a hospital, where doctors declared her brought dead. Her identity has not yet been established, and []

28 Aug 2026 2:17 pm
Seven Years On, Tral Still Awaits Fruit Mandi at Nowdal

SRINAGAR: Fruit growers and residents of Tral in south Kashmirs Pulwama district have once again raised their demand for a permanent and fully equipped fruit mandi at Nowdal, alleging that the project has remained pending for nearly seven years despite land being identified for the facility. Residents said, Tral comprises of nearly 100 villages. It []

28 Aug 2026 10:00 am
South Kashmir: SPO Job, Pahalgam Tent Permission: Leader Booked Over Rs 8.25 Lakh

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district have registered a case against a political leader for allegedly taking Rs 8.25 lakh from a person on the promise of securing a Special Police Officer (SPO) job and permission to set up tents at Pahalgam during the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. According to a police handout, the []

28 Aug 2026 9:32 am
Seasonal Influenza May Rise, Health Authorities Issue Advisory

SRINAGAR: With seasonal respiratory infections, including influenza, likely to increase during the monsoon and winter months, health authorities have urged patients, attendants, visitors and healthcare workers to adopt preventive measures to limit the spread of infection in hospitals. The advisory, issued in the interest of patient and healthcare-worker safety under the Institutional Infection Prevention and []

28 Aug 2026 8:59 am
84 Indians Rescued in Nepal, Contact Lost with 290: MEA

SRINAGAR: Eighty-four Indian nationals have been rescued so far in Nepal following the devastating flash floods, while contact with around 290 others remains unestablished, the Ministry of External Affairs said. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the rescued Indians include 63 workers associated with the Trishuli-1 power project and 21 people from Tamil Nadu He said []

28 Aug 2026 8:03 am
Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods Kill 392, Nearly 1,500 Remain Missing

SRINAGAR : The death toll from devastating flash floods triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border rose to 392 on Thursday, while nearly 1,500 people remained missing on both sides of the border as rescue teams raced to reach affected areas. Of the total fatalities, 389 were reported in Nepal and three in []

28 Aug 2026 12:38 am
CM Omar Reviews Srinagar Drainage System, Directs Time-Bound Measures To Tackle Waterlogging

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the drainage system of Srinagar city and directed authorities to take time-bound measures to address waterlogging and strengthen stormwater infrastructure. Chairing a high-level meeting, Omar called for both immediate and long-term interventions to improve the citys drainage resilience and prevent inundation following heavy rainfall. Commissioner Srinagar Municipal []

28 Aug 2026 12:20 am
DIPR Announces Five-Member Jury For First IFFJK

SRINAGAR: The Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu and Kashmir Government, on Thursday announced a five-member jury for the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK), scheduled to be held from September 7 to 10. The jury comprises noted personalities from the fields of filmmaking, cinematography, sound design, documentary filmmaking and []

28 Aug 2026 12:08 am
Former SMC Commissioner Gazanfar Ali Passes Away, Condolences Pour In

SRINAGAR: Gazanfar Ali, former Commissioner of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and senior KAS officer, passed away on Thursday. Reports said, Ali breathed his last this afternoon after a brief illness. He was residing in Srinagar. A seasoned administrator, Ali held several key positions during his service career, including Commissioner of SMC, where he was []

27 Aug 2026 11:36 pm
IFFJK 2026 To Showcase 135 Films From 41 Countries, Rs 96 Lakh Prize Purse Announced

SRINAGAR: The inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) will showcase 135 films from 41 countries during its four-day run from September 7 to 10, with a total prize purse of Rs 96 lakh across nine award categories. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday reviewed the final arrangements for the festival and directed []

27 Aug 2026 10:33 pm
Providing Quality Healthcare To Citizens Is Our Obligation: Omar Abdullah

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday called for a balanced healthcare strategy that combines the development of advanced quaternary care with stronger primary and secondary healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the valedictory function of the three-day Quaternary Healthcare & Research Summit: 4th J&K Medical Conference-2026 at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Omar []

27 Aug 2026 10:08 pm
Sujit Kumar Takes Charge As IGP Kashmir Zone

SRINAGAR: Senior IPS officer Sujit Kumar on Thursday assumed charge as Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, following a major reshuffle in the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Kumar, a 2007-batch IPS officer, was transferred from the post of IGP Security, J&K, and appointed IGP Kashmir Zone as part of the reshuffle ordered by the []

27 Aug 2026 9:42 pm
Ladakh Administration Transfers Three Police Officers

SRINAGAR: The Ladakh Administration has ordered the transfer and posting of three police officers with immediate effect as part of an administrative reshuffle. According to the order, Mohd Hussain (JKPS-2012), Deputy Director, Fire and Rescue Service, Ladakh, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), CID, Kargil. Faraz Hussain Shah (JKPS-2012), DySP []

27 Aug 2026 9:33 pm
Northern Army Commander Reviews Security, Operational Preparedness In South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Thursday reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness of troops deployed in south Kashmir and directed them to remain proactive and mission-ready. During his visit, Sharma was briefed on the evolving security dynamics, operational challenges and measures being taken to strengthen the security grid, the Armys []

27 Aug 2026 9:03 pm
Govt Orders Reshuffle In Police Department, 14 Officers Transferred

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Home Department on Thursday ordered transfers and postings of 14 police officers, including senior IPS officers, with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 438-Home of 2026, issued on August 27, M K Sinha, IPS, ADG Headquarters, has been transferred and posted as ADG CID J&K, replacing Nitish Kumar, IPS. []

27 Aug 2026 8:29 pm
Hina Khan Visits Kashmir School, Praises Students

Television actor Hina Khan on Thursday interacted with students and teachers at an Army Goodwill School in Boniyar in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district, praising the students confidence and urging them to remain focused on their ambitions despite challenges. Khan, who hails from Srinagar and is known for her roles in []

27 Aug 2026 7:59 pm
Congress Will Not Accept Ministerial Berths in Jammu Kashmir Until Statehood Restored: Tariq Karra

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Ahmad Karra on Thursday said the party would not accept ministerial positions in the Union Territory Government until full statehood is restored. Addressing a gathering during a programme in Reasi, Karra said restoration of statehood had been the Congresss position from the outset and that the party would []

27 Aug 2026 4:58 pm
NITI Aayog Member Meets CM Omar to Discuss Jammu Kashmir Development Priorities

SRINAGAR: M Srinivas, Member, NITI Aayog, met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar on Thursday to discuss the Union Territorys developmental priorities and ways to strengthen cooperation with the policy think tank. The meeting focused on accelerating inclusive and sustainable growth in Jammu and Kashmir, with discussions centred []

27 Aug 2026 4:48 pm