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JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said there will be no general increase in electricity tariffs across the Union territory in the current financial year. The chief minister made this announcement amid apprehensions over an additional 20 per cent charge on electricity consumption during morning and evening hours in the UT. []

SRINAGAR: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force of the Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a woman drug peddler on Thursday, who had been evading her arrest for the last three years, officials said on Friday. The accused, identified as Tamana Ashraf, a resident of the Batamaloo area, was wanted in connection with a drug trafficking case registered []

Anantnag: The authorities in Anantnag district have banned trekking, camping, hiking and other similar outdoor activities in Margan Top, Chauhar Nag and Sinthan Top areas, citing security and public safety concerns. According to an order, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate Kokernag said that inputs from police and security agencies indicated security vulnerabilities in certain high-altitude and []

Srinagar: Police on Friday said that continuing its unwavering operation against drug peddlers, Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting a hard-core lady drug peddler namely Tamana Ashraf daughter of Mohammad Ashraf resident of Batamaloo Srinagar involved in FIR No. 10/2023 u/s 8/20 NDPS Act registered at ANTF Jammu and was []

Kishtwar: At least five residential structures and one shop were gutted in a fire that broke out at Tachhana in the Dachhan area in Kishtwar. Official sources said that the information was received from the Incharge Station House Officer of Police Station Dachhan. The blaze damaged multiple houses, leaving several families affected. The []

NEW YORK:Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the citys striving, struggling working class. Mamdani, a Democrat, was sworn in at a decommissioned subway station below City Hall just after midnight, placing []

Srinagar,: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir on Friday said to have filed a chargesheet against 108 accused persons in a massive embezzlement and fake appointment case linked to the Electric Division Sumbal. The accused include senior engineers, accounts officers, bank officials and fake appointees, allegedly involved in siphoning off crores of []

DHAKA:Bangladesh has decided in principle to procure 14 aircraft from US multinational Boeing, opting out of its rival European conglomerate Airbus after a protracted competition that also saw extensive diplomatic engagement by the countries concerned. State-run BSS news agency reported that Biman Bangladesh Airlines decided to procure the Boeing aircraft at its annual general meeting []

Assess traffic de congestion measures to ensure hassle free movement of patients SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo along with the Director of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, Prof. Mohammad Ashraf Ahangar on Thursday conducted an on-spot review of infrastructure upgradation and developmental requirements of the Institute to further strengthen the healthcare []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah Thursday felicitated Member of Parliament (RS) and senior party leader Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan on his appointment as the Additional General Secretary of the party. The felicitation ceremony was held at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha, in Srinagar. The event was organized by Srinagar District President, []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq and Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam on Thursday paid rich tributes to the eminent Islamic scholar, reformer and pioneer of modern education in Kashmir, Allama Rasool Shah Sahib (RA), on his 117th death anniversary. In a post on X, the Mirwaiz said:On the 117th death anniversary of Allama Rasool Shah (RA), []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference State Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar Thursday welcomed the decision to put the new Time of Day (ToD) power tariff on hold for domestic consumers, stating that it reflects the Omar Abdullah-led governments unwavering commitment to public welfare and responsive governance. In a statement issued from the party headquarters []

SRINAGAR: Chief Executive Officer, Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), Faz Lul Haseeb, on Thursday undertook a comprehensive site inspection of the heritage wooden pedestrian footbridge under construction at Amira Kadal to review the progress and quality of works. He was accompanied by the Chief Engineer SSCL, Executive Engineers, and other senior officers. During the visit, []

GANDERBAL: Police in Ganderbal have issued an important public advisory informing citizens that, as per the directions of the District Magistrate, Ganderbal, the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) Services has been temporarily restricted across the district with immediate effect. The decision has been taken as a precautionary and preventive measure in the interest of []

KULGAM: Police in Kulgam have solved a theft case by arresting an accused woman involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen cash from her possession. On 31/12/2025, Police Station Kulgam received a complaint from a woman that a cash of Rs 20,200 was stolen from her pocket while she was attending a patient []

Contraband substance recovered BUDGAM: Continuing its sustained efforts to curb the menace of drug trafficking, Police in Budgam have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A police team from Police Station Budgam, during patrolling in village Karipora near the Railway Crossing, two intercepted suspicious persons. On seeing the police party, []

VC sets sight on top spot among SAUs SRINAGAR: On New Years Day, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir held a special celebratory event to mark the start of 2026 by honouring the scientists, students, and university staff whose efforts propelled the institution to its current standing as the third-best state agricultural []

Jammu: The Mughal Road and Sinthan Top Road connecting Kashmir with the Jammu region were closed for vehicular traffic following snowfall, officials said. However, the JammuSrinagar national highway remained open for vehicular traffic, with commuters advised to prefer travel on the highway during daytime in view of the inclement weather. The Mughal Road and Sinthan []

Legal proceedings initiated Srinagar: Police have initiated legal proceedings against 69 people in Kashmir for not complying with orders prohibiting the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) in Jammu and Kashmir for security reasons. A spokesperson said police in Sopore have identified 23 people using VPN services in violation of the prohibitory orders issued by []

Srinagar: National Conference Chief Spokesperson and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq on Wednesday accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of inflicting the lasting damage on Jammu and Kashmir by aligning with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after 2014. The PDP could never absolve itself of its role in enabling policies that stripped []

Says 11th, 12th grade results to follow subsequently Srinagar: Education Minister Sakina Itoo Thursday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) will announce the result of annual regular-2025 class 10th examination in the second week of January. Speaking to KNO, Sakina Itoo said, Most likely, the results of annual regular exams []

Issues zero-tolerance directive Links cleanliness to faith Announces audits, bans polythene Calls for dignity for sanitation workers Jammu: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Thursday emphasized on the urgent need for a complete revamp of sanitation and cleanliness measures in all Government Medical Colleges (GMCs), District Hospitals, Sub-District []

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Thursday has written to National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), seeking urgent intervention into the alarming and systematic harassment, intimidation, and violence faced by Kashmiri shawl sellers and students across India, particularly in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Delhi, and Maharashtra. In its letter to the NHRC Chairperson Justice []

Srinagar: A unique controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir on New Years Day in the J&K Champions League tournament. Cricketer Furqan Bhatt, a specialist batter, was seen using a helmet that had a Palestine flag on it. Videos of this went viralt quickly and Bhatt has been summoned by the state police regarding this []

Srinagar: Prof. Wahid Makhdoomi, Registrar of the Islamic University of Science and Technology, is set to be appointed as Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education. Highly placed sources in Jammu & Kashmir government said that the cabinet in its last meeting recommended the appointment of Makhdoomi as Chairman of BOSE. []

Srinagar: Asserting that there is no rift between the National Conference (NC) leadership and party Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah, Rajya Sabha MP Chaudhary Ramzan on Thursday said the party remains united and focused on its political objectives. Ramzan thanked the NC leadership for appointing him as the Additional General Secretary of the party. Talking []

Hajin: Scores of students on Thursday staged a protest in Hajin against the closure of a winter tuition centre operating at MD Memorial School. The students, enrolled in winter tuition classes at the school, briefly blocked the HajinSrinagar road to press for the resumption of coaching, alleging that the centre was shut following directions from []

Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said that maintaining good relations with neighbours and living in brotherhood is key to overcoming the challenges ahead. He also cautioned that those targeting Kashmiri shawl dealers across India are trying to bring back Hitlers ideology. Speaking with reporters in Srinagar, Farooq Abdullah,, said there will []

Jammu: The Border Security Force has handed over a Bangladeshi national to Border Police Post Gajansoo under Police Station Kanachak after apprehending him near the International Border in the Gajansoo area of Jammu district. Officials said that the individual identified as one Shariful Islam Bhuiyan, son of Mozibul Haque Bhuiyan, 19 years old, is a []

Srinagar,:Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has submitted a chargesheet before the Court of Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Chadoora, Budgam in connection with FIR No. 43/2021 registered under Sections 420/511, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code. In a handou, the CBK said that the chargesheet has been filed against []

MUMBAI: Scrutiny of nomination papers for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections has led to the rejection of several candidates across parties due to incomplete documents, errors in forms and failure to submit mandatory certificates, election officials have said. A total of 2,516 nomination papers were filed till December 30, the final day. As the []

Stresses proactive, people-centric approach for accessible, quality healthcare services JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting regarding cleanliness and sanitation measures in Government Medical Colleges (GMCs), District Hospitals and Sub-district hospitals of Kashmir division as well as other facilities at Civil Secretariat []

SRINAGAR: To address persistent traffic congestion and ensure smooth vehicular movement on the Rambagh-NatiporaChanapora road, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, conducted a spot visit of Natipora Junction and Barzulla underpass on Wednesday. During the visit, the Divisional Commissioner reviewed the existing traffic scenario and issued slew []

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Wednesday directed executing agencies to expedite the completion of projects under the Srinagar Metropolitan Region Development Authority (SMRDA) scheme and ensure that all pending works are completed before the end of the current financial year. Emphasizing adherence to timelines, the Divisional Commissioner urged agencies to fast-track projects that []

Calls for sustained tech intervention to revitalize public libraries SRINAGAR: Deputy Accountant General, J&K, Mr Ankush Kumar (IA&AS), visited SPS Library Complex on Wednesday, as a part of the general audit process, for on spot assessment of the library infrastructure there. He was accompanied by Mr Khurshid Ahmad Qazi, Sr Audit Officer, Mr Vinay Bhalothia, []

JAMMU/SRINAGAR : Under the visionary stewardship of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Arun Palli, the Mediation and Conciliation Committee of High Court of J&K and Ladakh, in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy and the J&K Legal Services Authority on Wednesday concluded three day Conduct of Mediation- Advanced []

SRINAGAR:In view of air quality levels in Srinagar remaining higher than normal despite the city being surrounded by lush green forests, the Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, conducted an extensive inspection of various parts of the city to review the implementation of projects under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). The inspection []

SRINAGAR: The Department of Physics at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar Wednesday, organised an inspiring and informative lecture under its Life Beyond Classroom (LBC) series on Clean Energy Materials and Net Zero Emissions. The lecture was delivered by Prof. Ahsan Ul Haq Qurashi, PhD, FRSC, Associate Professor of Chemistry at Khalifa University, []

Mir Arifa Jans proposal outlines a hub for disability studies, citing RPwD Act 2016 Suggests Kulgam, Shopian, or Anantnag as locations to transform regions healthcare & education landscape Mr Omar Abdullah, Honble Chief Minister, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, Civil Secretariat, Srinagar/Jammu Subject: Representation for the establishment of a Rehabilitation University in Jammu & Kashmir []

SRINAGAR: SKUAST-Khandheld FPO The Kashmir Sehjar Organic Honey Cooperative Ltd. (Tral, Pulwama) has added another milestone by receiving the Second-Best Cooperative Award at Jammu on 31 December 2025. The award carries INR 25,000 prize money, along with a citation and a shawl, recognising the cooperatives commendable performance and its contribution to strengthening the cooperative []

SRINAGAR: Institute of Business & Policy Research conducted one-day Interaction-cum-Awareness Programme in Phalnar village of the Wangath area, Kangan (Ganderbal), under the DSTSEED funded project Inclusion of Indigenous Survival Skills in Livelihood Security of Tribal Community in Kashmir, India. The initiative covered nearly 200250 tribal households and focused on understanding local socio-economic conditions while creating []

FIR lodged in Haryana JKSA writes to Amit Shah citing 18 Himachal cases Political leaders call it human rights issue Centre, states urged to ensure safety for Valley traders BJPs Raina says Home Minister has taken strong notice New Delhi: Voicing concern over the alleged incidents of attacks and harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers in []

Checking, patrolling intensified Srinagar: Security has been beefed up across the Valley, particularly at tourist spots, in view of New Year celebrations, officials said on Wednesday. To ensure peaceful festivities, a multi-layered security is being maintained at key tourist destinations, they said, adding, there has been a significant deployment of security forces at such locations. []

Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary and Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo have extended warm New Year greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and wished them peace, prosperity and good health in the year ahead. In his message, []

Advises Muslims to refrain, urges institutions, media to respect religious conscience in J&K Srinagar: Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), the largest conglomerate of Islamic organisations in Jammu & Kashmir, has taken serious note of the circulation and promotion of publicity material relating to a singing competition themed on Vande Mataram by certain government departments and its reproduction []

Delivers over 92% conviction rate, chargesheets 7 accused including LeT, TRF in Pahalgam attack case; Makes remarkable progress in Red Fort blast case, arrests 9 accused in less than 2 months NIA achieves major milestones in 2025 Secures 92% conviction rate, charges 7 in Pahalgam attack, makes rapid progress in Red Fort blast Srinagar: As []

New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations containing the popular painkiller nimesulide above 100 mg, citing serious risks to health, an official notification said. The decision was taken following a recommendation by ICMR, the apex health research body of India, it said. The Central government []

Commits to preserve rich linguistic diversity of J&K Srinagar: In a landmark move to promote and preserve regional languages, the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has announced the maiden publication of textbooks for the Shina language (Classes I and II). The initiative aligns seamlessly with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and []

Jammu: The Fire and Emergency Services, Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a year of measurable progress in public safety and emergency management in 2025, reflecting the Departments sustained focus on prevention, professional response and community engagement across the Union Territory. During this year, the department responded to 6,039 fire calls, 59 rescue calls and 53 []

Jammu: Disgruntled National Conference MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Wednesday questioned the Jammu and Kashmir government over selective demolition drives and urged it to deliver on the promises made to the people. Talking to reporters after visiting the demolished house of journalist Arfaz Ahmad Daing in the Transport Nagar area here, Mehdi criticised the government for []