Kashmir Reader

Srinagar: Srinagar International Airport has withdrawn restrictions limiting operations to 8 am to 5 pm, allowing flights beyond 5 pm subject to operational requirements, an official said on Monday. An official from Srinagar International Airport said that the restrictions have been withdrawn ahead of the winter schedule, which will come into effect on October 25. []

SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has asked Union Home Minister Amit Shah for dedicated funding for Prasar Bharti Jammu and Kashmir and special schemes under the Culture Ministry to support the creative fraternity in the Union Territory. In a letter to Shah earlier this month, Mehbooba said artists, musicians, writers, theatre practitioners, and filmmakers are []

BUDGAM Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said the expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers would take place after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returns to the Valley. Speaking to reporters in Budgam, Dr Farooq said the Cabinet expansion would take place after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha []

Reasi: A 45-year-old woman was injured after jumping from a window upon seeing her son hanging at their home in the Mahore area of Jammus Reasi district on Monday, officials said. An official said that a heart-wrenching incident occurred in Baggodas village of Mahore tehsil, where a young boy was found hanging at his home []

Poonch: A man was killed and four others injured after a landslide struck a road construction site in the Sawajian area of Jammus Poonch district on Monday, officials said. An official said that the incident occurred at Agan Pathri village in Sawajian when the man was engaged in a road construction project. He said the []

Srinagar: PDP President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday hit out at Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over the felling of Chinar trees, saying centuries-old icons of Kashmir cannot be compensated by planting saplings. Taking to X, Mehbooba wrote, A Chinar takes generations to reach its glory yet Omar Abdullah thinks saplings can compensate []

Srinagar: The body of a labourer from Kokernag who had been missing for several days was found in Punjab and has reached his home, officials said on Monday. Officials said that a missing report was lodged on September 26 regarding Aijaz Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Majeed Dar, resident of Darpora, Hallpora, Gadool Kokernag, aged []

Kupwara: A 55-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a Tata Mobile vehicle in the Kralgund area of north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Monday morning, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred when a Tata Mobile vehicle bearing registration number JK09-6657 hit the man in the Budbugh, Ashpora area of Kralgund, Kupwara. He []

Pulwama: A 70-year-old woman was allegedly murdered inside her home in south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Monday morning, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Jani Begum, wife of Amin Bhat, resident of Parigam Pulwama. Locals said that an unidentified person allegedly entered the house during Fajr prayers and slit her throat with a []

Kishtwar: In a major breakthrough, Kishtwar Police has cracked the murder case of a missing Special Police Officer (SPO) and arrested two accused. An official said that on October 15, family members reported that SPO Bashir Ahmed, posted at police picket Trigam, had gone missing along with his service weapon. Following the complaint, multiple teams []

Delegation submits memorandum; demands clarification on public expenditure Seeks revival of DD Srinagar, DD Kashir productions SRINAGAR: A delegation of Kashmir Film & Television Artists (KFTA), led by its Chairman Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan and accompanied by Zameer Ashai, Shahid Lateef, Afnan Ashai and others, met Ghulam Ahmad Mir, MLA Dooru and Leader of the []

Proposes weekly doctor visits JAMMU: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said the close relationship between the Army and local residents, coupled with effective coordination with civilian authorities, strengthens public confidence and enhances the sense of security in remote areas of Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office was speaking []

Speakers describe Hajin as cultural capital of J&K HAJIN: Halqa-e-Adab Sonawari, in collaboration with Adabi Markaz Kamraz (AMK), on Sunday observed the Day of Ancestors at the Town Hall of Municipal Committee Hajin to pay tribute to the renowned poets, writers and cultural figures who have enriched the literary heritage of the area. The historic []

LEH: A Ceremonial Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, presided over by Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, was held at Leh today to commemorate the historic inauguration of the Ladakh Bench, marking a significant milestone in bringing constitutional []

RAJOURI: IGP Traffic J&K M. Suleman Choudhary chaired a coordination meeting with officers of District Police and Traffic Police at DPL Rajouri to discuss measures to streamline traffic management, strengthen road safety and reduce road accidents and traffic congestion across the RajouriPoonch region. The meeting was attended by DIGP Rajouri-Poonch Range Sandeep Wazir; SSP Rajouri []

SSP Neha Jain chairs public interaction on traffic, safety, social issues SOPORE (BARAMULLA): Police in Sopore organised Thana Diwas at ITI Sopore, which was chaired by SSP Sopore Neha Jain-IPS. Respectable citizens, traders and mohalla representatives from Main Town Sopore and Zaingeer participated in the programme. During the interaction, participants raised various issues of public []

JAMMU: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Minga Sherpa chaired a meeting to review the activities of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Jammu and the status of animal welfare measures in the district. The DC reviewed the status of the anti-rabies vaccination programme in the district and took stock of the role being played []

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to exempt Russia from sweeping sanctions under a new law, calling it a very good decision for the US and the world, as the move drew criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike. On Friday, Trump signed an executive order waiving key provisions of the Sanctioning Russia []

Leh: Indian Air Force on Sunday carried out a short-notice casualty evacuation from Leh, airlifting a critically ill civilian patient to Delhi. In a statement, IAF said that a C-130J aircraft undertook the evacuation late at night, airlifting a 30-year-old civilian patient from Leh to Palam for further medical care. The mission was carried out []

8 hours curtailment for feeders having above 65% AT&C losses 85 new feeders added for 247 electricity Srinagar, Oct 17: The Power Development Department (PDD) Saturday announced a new Load Curtailment Plan (LCP) for consumers in the Kashmir division, which will include extra hours of load shedding in the high AT&C losses. An official said []

Srinagar, Oct 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary for approving Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) worth 475.41 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme for upgrading key Industrial Training Institute (ITI) clusters []

Budgam, Oct 17: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday said the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir remains a crucial issue, asserting that the resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly reflects the collective will of the elected representatives of the people. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a workers convention held at []

Srinagar, Oct 17: A court in Srinagar has sentenced three people, including a womans husband, brother-in-law and mother-in-law, to life imprisonment for her murder in 2022, police said on Saturday. The court of the Additional Sessions Judge, Srinagar, convicted Hafeeza Begum, Parveez Ahmad Dar alias Bilal, and Shahnawaz Ahmad Dar in a murder case registered []

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the revival and restoration of the historic Vittal Bhairav Temple at Motiyar, Rainawari, in Srinagar district, marking a significant step towards preserving Kashmirs rich cultural and architectural heritage. The restoration project is being undertaken at an estimated cost of Rs 2.84 crore under []

SRINAGAR: As the Omar Abdullah-led government completes two years in office, Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) has accused the National Conference of betraying the public mandate, saying its electoral promises have failed to translate into visible change on the ground. Despite receiving a huge mandate, there is no governance visible on the ground. People voted for []

Stolen gold jewellery worth 2 lakh recovered, accused arrested ANANTNAG: In a significant success, police in Anantnag has solved a theft case registered at Police Station Bijbehara by arresting the accused and recovering stolen gold jewellery worth approximately 2 lakh. On October 5, 2026, Police Station Bijbehara received a complaint from Safe Farooqi son of []

KARGIL/JAMMU: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has laid the foundation stones for two water bodies at Barchay and Apati in Sodh tehsil under Project Him Sarovar in Kargil, with a combined storage capacity of approximately 6070 lakh litres, a Lok Bhavan spokesperson said. The initiative marks a significant step towards addressing the acute water []

NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was granted conditional bail and asked to sign a peace bond on Saturday, police sources said. Dipke was detained moments after he stepped out of his house in Delhis Jhandewalan area to participate in the CJPs Lehra Do Tiranga protest at Connaught Place on Friday. He []

NEW DELHI: A high-powered inquiry committee appointed by the Supreme Court is inviting complaints and representations through an online portal from people affected by violence at Jantar Mantar and places outside Delhi in July 2026, the Union home ministry said on Saturday. The portal has been launched for the convenience of affected people, including police []

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has allowed the Congress to hold a rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1 and issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the event, a senior police officer said on Saturday. On September 30, the INDIA bloc finalised a joint action plan over the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) row, including rallies []

PANAJI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will participate in the partys public outreach campaign, Goy Rakhon Yatra, in Goa on Sunday and address a public meeting in Margao. Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Girish Chodankar told PTI on Saturday that the public meeting will mark the conclusion of the 28-day-long yatra. The yatra, which began []

A demolition drive at Kurigam near Qazigund railway station offers a lesson for the entire Revenue Department: prevention is better than demolition. A prompt field inspection, timely demarcation, accurate maintenance of revenue records and action in accordance with law can save public resources and spare families avoidable distress. At the same time, no demolition should []

Perhaps the Greens most consequential contribution is that they have challenged the very premise of the debate. For decades, international diplomacy has focused overwhelmingly on finding solutions while leaving the ideological foundations of the existing political order largely unexamined. The Greens have reversed that approach, essentially declaring that no political solution in Palestine, however idealistic []

During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, some educators believed that neat handwriting reflected discipline, diligence and moral character. Students who followed prescribed patterns demonstrated, in the eyes of these educators, an ability to control themselves and conform to accepted standards. The Henry Ford Museums historical account examines how the Palmer Method connected repetitive handwriting []

The summative assessments in Kashmir are in full swing in October, and students are focusing on their studies to excel in academics. The physical activities which were in full swing throughout the year need to be temporarily halted for a couple of months. Yet the final assessment examinations for Classes 1st to 9th, along with []

A student might watch several videos without understanding the subject properly. Real learning requires attention, practice, questioning, feedback and regular assessment. Without these things, online education may give students the feeling that they have studied even when they have not understood the lesson. The real question is not whether online education is good or bad, []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary for approving Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) worth 475.41 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme for upgrading key Industrial Training Institute (ITI) clusters across Jammu []

Srinagar: IGP Kashmir Sujit Kumar Singh on Saturday chaired a conference on SMART Policing and Digital Beat Policing, attended by Range DIGs, District SSPs, Addl SPs, Zonal SPs, DySPs and SHOs from across Kashmir Zone. In line with the directions and vision of the Director General of Police, J&K, the IGP directed all Police Stations []

Srinagar: Police Headquarters J&K has ordered adjustment of six IPS officers of AGMUT cadre and transfer/posting of 12 DSPs. As per Order No. 2897 of 2026, consequent upon their joining in J&K Segment upon completion of Basic Course Training (Phase-II) in terms of MHA GoI Order No. 14016/12/2025-UTS.I dated 04 Aug 2026, six IPS officers []

Srinagar: Srinagar Police has secured conviction of three accused in a murder case registered in 2022 at Police Station Batamaloo, with the court awarding life imprisonment to them. In a handout ,police spokesperson, the case pertains to FIR No. 109/2022 registered at Police Station Batamaloo under Sections 498-A, 302, 120-B and 201 of the Indian []

Imaan chosen as first common theme across participating mosques and Imambargahs; Mirwaiz at Charar-e-Sharief calls for safeguarding faith and steadfastness SRINAGAR: Initiating the drive aimed at strengthening religious awareness and addressing pressing concerns among the community, Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema Jammu & Kashmir (MMU) today delivered first coordinated Friday sermon across participating mosques and Imambargahs in []

Kupwara: Security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in the Jumgund area of Keran sector in north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Saturday morning. Sources said that alert troops noticed suspicious movement along the LoC early in the morning and challenged the infiltrators, triggering a brief exchange of fire. A massive search []

Srinagar, Oct 16: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Friday expressed shock over an IAS officers use of abusive language against a woman KAS officer saying that such incidents are a consequence of the undemocratic and unconstitutional decisions of 2019, which downgraded Jammu and Kashmir from a state to a Union Territory. []

Asks bureaucrats to adopt post-2019 work culture Srinagar/Jammu, Oct 16: Jammu and Kashmir BJP on Friday condemned senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjans alleged use of abusive language towards a woman officer and said that bureaucrats must adopt the post-2019 work culture in the Union Territory and ensure transparency and accountability. Ranjan courted controversy after []

10-year plan targets over 90% urban material recovery, green livelihoods Srinagar, Oct 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has described the newly notified Jammu & Kashmir Circular Economy Policy, 2026, as a decisive step towards resource recovery, green growth and ecological sustainability, marking a shift towards a low-waste, resource-efficient development model tailored to Jammu and Kashmirs []

Srinagar, Oct 16: The Centre has approved an investment of Rs 475.41 crore for upgrading two Industrial Training Institute (ITI) clusters in Jammu and Kashmir under the PM-SETU scheme, with private companies set to partner in modernising vocational training infrastructure. According to an official statement, the National Steering Committee of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and []

Confidential material reached local police stations: Chairman Srinagar, Oct 16: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) Friday said at least 2,70,000 students are all set to appear in upcoming board exams of 10th, 11th and 12th standard. Addressing a press conference, JKBOSE Chairman, Ghulam Hassan Sheikh said the examination of 10th class is []

Srinagar: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognizance of a viral video allegedly showing senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan verbally abusing, humiliating and threatening a junior woman officer during an official review meeting. The NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, has written to the Chief Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir, seeking verification of []

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered an inquiry into the alleged misconduct by an IAS officer with a JKAS officer that was reported in print and electronic media and went viral on social media. As per Government Order, a copy of which lies with, sanction has been accorded to the appointment of []

Srinagar: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday said he felt ashamed after watching a video of an IAS officer misbehaving with a woman officer, calling his conduct unbecoming of a senior administrative official. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Dr Farooq Abdullah, said the language used by the officer was unacceptable and reflected a []