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SRINAGAR: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) today conducted extensive searches at multiple locations across the districts of Srinagar, Ganderbal, and Shopian, leading to the busting of a significant terrorist recruitment module operating in coordination with handlers from across the Line of Control (LoC) and in connivance with a network based in Bangladesh. In a handout, the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed in Ramban district on Thursday after huge rocks fell on the road, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded on both sides, officials said. An official said that the highway remained blocked due to large boulders and a landslide between Karol Bridge and Chanderkot, halting vehicular movement. Traffic from Jammu []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has given his nod for the introduction of a private members bill in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly proposing a structured framework for creation of new administrative units across the Union Territory. The approval has been granted under Section 36(1) of the JK Reorganisation Act, 2019, allowing PDP legislator []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has asserted that Indias supply of petrol, diesel and LPG remains fully secure, dismissing claims of any shortage and warning against misinformation triggering panic buying. In a detailed statement, the Ministry said all fuel outlets across the country are adequately stocked and operating normally, with no rationing []

SRINAGAR: A man from Ladakh died, while four persons, including two tourists from Maharashtra, were injured in a road accident at Rail Gund in the Kangan area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Thursday, officials said. The accident occurred following a collision between two cars at Rail Gund, Kangan, prompting an immediate response from police []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has issued revised deadlines to expedite treasury operations ahead of the financial year-end, specifically for bills under SNA SPARSH schemes. As per the new government order, Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) must submit all bills to their respective treasuries by 2:00 PM on March 31, 2026. Treasuries then []

SRINAGAR: Five persons, including two tourists from Maharashtra, were injured in a road accident at Rail Gund in Kangan area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Thursday, with one of the injured drivers reported to be in critical condition, officials said. The accident occurred after a collision between two cars at Rail Gund Kangan, prompting []

SRINAGAR: The Government of India has informed the Lok Sabha that the process to establish Gamma Irradiation facilities in Ladakh, aimed at extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, is currently underway. Replying to an unstarred question by MP Mohmad Haneefa, Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office, Jitendra Singh said that the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir General Administration Department has issued a firm warning to administrative officers over delays in submitting and processing the Annual Performance Reports (APRs) of JKAS officers. Noting a substantial backlog for the 202324 and 202425 assessment years, the government has provided a final opportunity for officers to complete all pending files []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet is meeting here on Thursday in Jammu to take up a series of significant administrative and legislative matters ahead of the resumption of the budget session of the Legislature. Sources said that one of the major items on the agenda is the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) []

SRINAGAR: A load carrier belonging to Rising Kashmir Newspaper was gutted in a fire incident in the Sonwar area of Srinagar in the early hours of Thursday, officials said. The incident occurred near the UNO Office in Sonwar, where the vehicle bearing registration number JK01AN-6235 caught fire, triggering an emergency response. Officials said the Fire []

SRINAGAR: The Government of India on Wednesday outlined a range of welfare measures being extended to Kashmiri migrant families under the Security-Related Expenditure framework and the Prime Ministers Development Package, including financial assistance, food support, employment, and housing. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said []

SRINAGAR: The State Election Commission, Jammu and Kashmir, has issued the schedule for revision of Panchayat Electoral Rolls with April 1, 2026 as the qualifying date, setting in motion the process across the Union Territory. As per the notification, the draft Panchayat Electoral Roll in Form PER-1 will be published on March 27, 2026. The []

In an investigative portrait of Qazigunds hollow slaughterhouse, Insha Yousuf reveals how backyard butchery, administrative failure, and blood-soaked drains are quietly devastating Kashmirs public health and ecological safety The air in Qazigund usually carries the scent of woodsmoke and damp earth, but inside the kitchen of Mohammad Yousuf Khan, it is thick with the deep []

SRINAGAR: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Thursday carried out multiple raids at various locations across Kashmir Valley in connection with a recently registered terror-related investigation. Official sources said that the searches are currently underway in Srinagar, Shopian and Ganderbal districts. They said the raids are being conducted on the basis of search warrants issued by []

SRINAGAR: Anxiety continues to mount among families as a significant number of Indian students remain stranded in Iran due to slow issuance of exit codes, mounting financial hardships, and growing uncertainty over their return. According to details, the evacuation process is going on at a slow pace, with only 6 to 10 students receiving exit []

SRINAGAR: The Government of India (GoI) on Wednesday said that Jammu Kashmir has witnessed large-scale deletion of ration cards since 2014 as part of a nationwide drive to streamline the Public Distribution System (PDS) and ensure benefits reach genuine beneficiaries. Replying to a query in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Nimuben []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir cabinet is scheduled to meet on Thursday evening in Jammu to take up several matters. Sources said that a number of proposals are on the agenda for meeting. There is a possibility the cabinet will also give its goahead for introducing a few government bills, they said. (KNO)

SRINAGAR: A PhD scholar from the National Institute of Technology Srinagar has become the first recipient of the prestigious IndiaAI Research Fellowship from the institute as well as from Jammu and Kashmir. Saqib Asgar Kanth is among 146 candidates selected from across the country, with representation from only three National Institutes of Technology (NITs), underlining []

SRINAGAR: The Centre on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh have achieved near-universal mobile connectivity, though a small number of villages in both Union Territories remain without coverage. Replying to a starred question by MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M Scindia said Jammu and Kashmir has []

SRINAGAR: The Centre on Wednesday said that complaints against e-commerce platforms have shown a rising trend in Jammu and Kashmir over the past five years, while Ladakh has reported minimal cases. Replying to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs BL Verma, said that Jammu and Kashmir recorded 15 []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to require additional 300 Megawatts (MWs) of power during the peak hours over the coming three years. According to the official documents, from the upcoming financial year 2026-27, Jammu and Kashmir will likely require 3813 MWs of power during the peak demand. The authorities have further projected that in []

SRINAGAR: The Post Graduate Department of Minimal Access and General Surgery, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar on Wednesday organized a PACE Program on Bariatric Surgery, featuring a live operative workshop at the Surgery Seminar Hall. According to the details, the event was inaugurated by Prof (Dr) Iffat Hassan Shah, Principal/Dean GMC Srinagar, who lauded the []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Wednesday predicted fresh spells of rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir from March 26 onwards. An official of the MeT Centre said that the weather is expected to remain largely dry till the evening of March 26, after which light rain, snow, thunder and gusty winds are likely []

SRINAGAR: The district administration on Wednesday urged residents to avoid panic buying and hoarding of essential commodities, assuring that sufficient stocks are available across the city. In an official advisory, authorities said there is no shortage of fuel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or other essential items, dismissing concerns over any supply disruption. The administration warned []

SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday caught a Naib Tehsildar posted at the Tehsil Office Arwani in the Bijbehara area of Anantnag district in south Kashmir red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 22,000, officials said. The operation was carried out by an ACB South Kashmir team headed by Deputy Superintendent of Police []

SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmir has directed its employees not to visit government treasuries or external offices without prior approval, warning of disciplinary action in case of violations, officials said. The directive, issued by the General Administration wing of the university, comes after authorities observed that some employees were directly approaching treasuries for follow-up on []

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Wednesday urged people not to panic amid circulating rumours, saying the government is closely monitoring essential supplies and the overall situation. He said the Prime Minister and the government are continuously addressing the country, while statements are also being issued by the administration to keep the public informed. []

SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday appealed to the Government of India to review the life imprisonment awarded to Asiya Andrabi, seeking her release on parole on humanitarian grounds, citing her age and long period in custody. Speaking to reporters during a plantation drive at her party office in Srinagar, Mufti said the concept []

SRINAGAR: Gold and silver prices rose during early trading hours on March 25, ending a five-session losing streak on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), supported by renewed demand for safe-haven assets amid tensions in West Asia. However, gold has largely remained on a downward trajectory since the start of the United StatesIran conflict earlier this []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that recent reports circulating in media and on social media about changes to LPG refill booking norms are false. The Ministry stated that existing guidelines remain unchanged, with the minimum interval between two LPG refills continuing to be 25 days in urban areas and 45 []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir has approved retrospective promotions for six of its officers, making their elevations effective from December 30, 2025. The move follows the endorsement of the Committee for Appointment and Promotion of High Court Staffs recommendations. Although the promotions were earlier issued under Order No. 92 of 2026 dated []

SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir has announced flexible registration and possible temporary online teaching for the Spring Semester 2026 in view of emerging developments in the Gulf region affecting essential support systems. According to an official notice issued by the university, students can complete registration either physically at their respective []

SRINAGAR: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that 1,024 new trains have been introduced across the country in the post-COVID period, alongside the addition of 4,651 new coaches to existing services. Replying to supplementary questions during Question Hour, the Minister said the expansion aims to strengthen affordable transport for the []

When Kashmirs child care institutions close their doors at eighteen, young residents are left without aftercare, skills, or safety nets, reports Afreen Ashraf When Arfa lost her father to a sudden heart attack, she was left behind with a family of four: herself, her mother, a housewife, a married sister, and an elder brother who []

SRINAGAR: A retired police Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) was killed in a road accident after being hit by an unidentified auto at Daripora Adina, near Badran stop in the Magam area of central Kashmirs Budgam district, late on Tuesday night. The deceased has been identified as Gh Mohammad War, son of Gh Ahmad, a resident of []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has reported eight custodial deaths between April 2021 and March 2026, with no such case recorded so far in 2025, while the Union Territory has 4,568 undertrial prisoners and 199 convicts in its jails, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. According to data shared by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand []

by Iqbal Ahmad This edited version refines language and structure while preserving original intent, highlighting Kashmirs deep Persian-Sanskrit literary connections and the pivotal role of Kashmiri Pandits. Although in terms of land distance Iran is hundreds of kilometres away from Kashmir, yet in human relationships it is very close to the hearts of the Kashmiri []

SRINAGAR: A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in New Delhi on Tuesday sentenced Dukhtaran-e-Millat chief Asiya Andrabi to life imprisonment, while her associates Sofi Fehmeeda and Nahida Nasreen were awarded 30 years in prison each in a 2018 Kashmir secession conspiracy case. The sentencing follows their conviction in January 2026 under multiple provisions of []

SRINAGAR: The number of vacancies for induction of Jammu and Kashmir Police Service (JKPS) officers into the Indian Police Service (IPS) is likely to increase from eight to ten, following the impending retirement of two IPS officers in April and May. Official sources said that while eight vacancies have already been identified and necessary formalities, []

SRINAGAR: Commissioner/Secretary, Science and Technology Department, Babila Rakwal on Tuesday said that science in Jammu and Kashmir must directly serve people and not remain confined to laboratories, while inaugurating a two-day Research and Development (R and D) workshop at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu. The workshop brings together around 187 Principal Investigators from []

SRINAGAR: The Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday that thousands of works under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme are being executed across Jammu and Kashmir, with substantial expenditure recorded during the ongoing and previous financial years. Replying to an unstarred question, Minister of State in the Ministry of Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan []

SRINAGAR: Ovarian cancer, often referred to as the silent killer, is emerging as a serious health concern among women in Jammu and Kashmir. Doctors said that ovarian cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells grow in the ovariesthe organs responsible for producing eggs and female hormones. These cancer cells multiply rapidly and can spread []

SRINAGAR: Employees of the Health Department, particularly Female Multi-Purpose Health Workers (FMPHWs), staged a peaceful protest at the Emergency Hospital Qazigund in south Kashmir on Tuesday. According to the details, protesters expressed strong resentment against the deduction of two-and-a-half days salary and demanded immediate intervention from the authorities. A large number of employees from various []

SRINAGAR: The Government of India (GoI) on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that a Cabinet Sub-Committee has been constituted in Jammu and Kashmir to examine and review issues related to the rationalisation of reservation policy in the Union Territory. The information was provided in response to an unstarred question raised by Member of Parliament Syed []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Tuesday predicted that Jammu and Kashmir will witness another wet spell from March 26 onwards. Pertinently, the Union Territory has witnessed multiple spells of snow and rain during the ongoing month. A MeT officialsaid, From March 26 to 28 the region is expected to witness generally cloudy conditions, with []

SRINAGAR: In a significant move to expand the higher education landscape in Jammu and Kashmir, the government is likely to bring legislation for the establishment of private universities in the Union Territory, sources disclosed. Sources said that the NC-led government is expected to introduce the legislation during the second leg of the budget session starting []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called for intensified efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) in Jammu and Kashmir, urging officials to increase testing, identify high-risk areas, and conduct door-to-door awareness campaigns. Speaking at the launch of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan 100 Days Campaign on World Tuberculosis Day at the Convention Centre in []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, of the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled shutdowns of key 33 KV lines, which will affect power supply to several areas in Kashmir later this month. The 33 KV Wanpoh-Qazigund line will remain non-operational on March 28 and 30, 2026, impacting electricity supply to []

SRINAGAR: To mark World Forest Day and raise awareness about forests and biodiversity, the Pir Panjal Forest Division, Budgam, on Tuesday organised a plantation drive-cum-tree talk at the Nilnag forest block in the Doodh Ganga Forest Range. Students from Government High School Gogjipathri, officials of the Forest Department, and members of the JK Climate Action []