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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 []

SRINAGAR:Jammu and Kashmir Police intensified its action against illegal mining, seizing 15 vehicles, including tractors, tippers, and a JCB, during coordinated operations in Ganderbal, Anantnag, and Shopian districts. In Ganderbal, four tractors were seized by police in the Kangan and Gund areas for illegally extracting and transporting minor minerals without valid authorization. The matter was []

SRINAGAR: PDP Leader Iltija Mufti on Tuesday visited the family of 18-year-old Tanveer Chopan in the Ramsoo area of Ramban district and urged a comprehensive investigation into his killing, calling for stringent action against those involved. Tanveer Chopan, a resident belonging to the Phardi community and engaged in cattle rearing for livelihood, was reportedly transporting []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested six drug peddlers in separate operations across Anantnag, Shopian, and Awantipora, recovering substantial quantities of contraband substances under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. In Anantnag, Police Post Janglatmandi intercepted three individuals during naka checking at Ashajipora, recovering 2.242 kg of cannabis powder from their possession. The []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday unveiled the JanuaryMarch 2026 edition of the Six Seasons Shishur (Severe Cold) magazine of the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department at the Civil Secretariat. The issue, themed Shishur, highlights the winter landscape of the Union Territory and documents key tourism initiatives undertaken during the period. Compiled by []

SRINAGAR: A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir General Line Teachers Forum (JKGLTF), Kashmir, led by Provincial President Anver Hussain Wani, on Tuesday met the Director School Education Kashmir and submitted a detailed charter of demands. The delegation raised key issues, including transfers of teachers from hard zones, rationalisation of teaching staff, expediting promotions of []

SRINAGAR: Two persons were injured after a motorcycle without a registration number skidded off the road at Sindoo Shirmal area of Shopian district, officials said on Tuesday. The accident occurred on Monday when the motorcycle lost control and veered off the road, resulting in injuries to both the rider and the pillion passenger. The injured []

SRINAGAR: A youth from Jammu died after falling into a deep gorge in the Bhalessa area of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday night, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Dr Prabhjot Singh, a resident of Bahu Fort area of Jammu, who had travelled to Bhalessa with a friend. According to []

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said that the Pahalgam attack was a major setback for Jammu and Kashmir as he paid tributes to those who lost their lives in the terror incident last year. Speaking to reporters in Bijbehara, Abdullah said he wants pay tribute to those who lost their lives, especially []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has ordered the transfer of senior Indian Forest Service officer Kamal Preet to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir from Mizoram with immediate effect. According to an official order issued under C.No.134335 and F.No. 46011/1/2019-IFS-I (AGMUT), Kamal Preet, a 1997-batch IFS officer of the AGMUT []

SRINAGAR: Two school students were injured in a road traffic accident in the Maisuma area of Srinagar on Tuesday after their scooty was hit by a Maruti vehicle, police said. The injured were shifted by a police team from Police Station Maisuma to SMHS Hospital Srinagar, where doctors said their condition is stable. The incident []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has ordered a fresh round of transfers and postings in the AGMUT cadre at the level of Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), with immediate effect, according to an official order issued on April 17. As per the order, Satyaprakash Singh has been transferred from Arunachal Pradesh []

SRINAGAR: Depositors of the Jammu Kashmir State Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development (SCARD) Bank staged a protest in Jammu on Tuesday, marching from Jewel Chowk towards the Chief Ministers residence, demanding the release of their matured fixed deposits. The protest underscores mounting frustration among depositors who say their funds have remained unpaid despite maturity, even []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday flagged off seven ambulances along with healthcare equipment from the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, for deployment across five districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The vehicles have been provided by the Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The ambulances, procured at []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Tuesday declared the Class 10th Annual Regular Examination results for the MarchApril 2026 session of the Jammu Division, recording an overall pass percentage of 88.85 percent. A total of 50,754 students appeared in the examination, of whom 45,094 qualified. The results once again reflected []

SRINAGAR: Ahead of the first anniversary of the April 22, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people, mostly tourists dead, authorities have beefed security across Jammu and Kashmir. According to the details senior officers are holding preparatory meetings to finalise a comprehensive security plan, with a focus on religious shrines, tourist hubs and []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered a detailed inquiry into an incident reported at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag, following allegations of negligence and delay in providing timely medical care. According to Government Order No. 354-JK (HME) of 2026, a three-member committee has been constituted to investigate the matter. The panel is []

SRINAGAR: Day temperatures recorded an increase across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, with the Meteorological Department predicting largely dry weather conditions till April 23, followed by intermittent rain spells later in the week. According to the MeT departments evening data, most places in the Valley and Jammu division recorded temperatures above normal. Srinagar registered a []

SRINAGAR: Kashmir Valley witnessed a near-complete halt in public transport on Monday as transporters enforced a valley-wide chakka jam against the expansion of Smart City bus services into district routes, bringing normal life to a standstill across several parts of the Valley. From Srinagar city to south, north and central Kashmir, major roads wore a []

SRINAGAR: Authorities on Monday sealed six hotels in Tangmarg for carrying out illegal constructions. An official of the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) said that the action was taken as part of the drive against unauthorised structures in the Tangmarg-Gulmarg belt. The sealed units had allegedly violated approved building norms and expanded structures without permission, he []

SRINAGAR: Asserting that despite repeated assurances there is no clarity on restoring JKs statehood, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday criticised the Centre over the delay and questioned its intent. Addressing a public rally in Rajouri district, CM Omar said, Commitments made by the BJP-led government at multiple forums, including Parliament and before the Supreme []