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Srinagar :The Economic Offences Wing Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 08/2016 under Sections 420/511, 167, 471 and 120-B RPC, before the Honble Court of the Sub- Judge, Srinagar, against Mushtaq Ahmad Malik, son of Ghulam Ahmad Malik, resident of Barapather, Haft Chinar, Srinagar, and the then Patwari (now []

WASHINGTON: The White House on Monday said its partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners as part of President Donald Trumps push to tap into Venezuelas oil industry, setting up a deal that will give the Pentagon a stake over roughly a fifth of the countrys vast oil reserves. The Trump administration released more details []

Calls on DCs to augment resource mobilisation, focus on complete elimination of TB Srinagar, Aug 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday chaired the Annual General Meeting of the Indian Red Cross Society, J&K UT and reviewed its functioning, activities and future roadmap. The meeting was attended by Dr Mandeep K Bhandari, Principal Secretary to []

Claims attempts to shift bank headquarters from Srinagar Srinagar, Aug 31: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Monday sounded the alarm over what he described as a worrying trend at J&K Bank, alleging that the institution is gradually moving away from the interests of Jammu and Kashmir, which is a major stakeholder in []

Advises fruit truck drivers to strictly adhere to prescribed load limits on highway Srinagar, Aug 31: In a significant move aimed at facilitating the economical and hassle-free transportation of horticulture produce, particularly apples, to various domestic mandis and international destinations, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg today urged fruit growers, traders and other stakeholders to make []

Jammu/Srinagar, Aug 31: MBBS and BDS interns across medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir went on an indefinite strike on Monday, protesting a monthly stipend of just Rs 12,300 around Rs 400 a day and demanding it be raised to Rs 30,000. The protesting interns claimed that their stipend had remained unchanged for []

Srinagar, Aug 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated J&K Bank, represented by MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee, in recognition of the Banks significant support towards the successful conduct of Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2026. The felicitation took place during the Post-Yatra Felicitation Event chaired by the Lieutenant Governor at Lok Bhawan Auditorium, Srinagar. Expressing gratitude, MD []

Budgam: A 17-year-old boy died after being struck by a truck in the Wathwora area of Chadoora in central Kashmirs Budgam district on Monday, officials said. An official said that the teenager sustained injuries after being struck by a truck in Wathwora and was immediately shifted to the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Chadoora for treatment. He []

Jamm: A The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday said it has filed a chargesheet against a former junior assistant in the office of ZEO Manjakote for allegedly misappropriating 256.40 quintals of rice and cooking costs under the Mid Day Meal scheme, causing a loss of over Rs 12.65 lakh to the state []

Kulgam: A 45-year-old woman was killed after being attacked by a bear in Tarigam village of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Monday, officials said. An official said that the bear attacked the woman in an orchard when she was working there. He said that she sustained critical injuries in the attack and died on the []

SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday expressed concern over the rising cases of sexual violence against females in the country, saying cow protection seems to be a higher priority than womens safety. In BJPs India, cow protection has become a higher priority than womens safety. On mere suspicion of cow slaughter, people have been []

Srinagar: MBBS interns at several government medical colleges and hospitals across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday began a coordinated protest, demanding an increase in their monthly internship stipend from the existing Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000. Thestudents held protest was at several GMCs, including Srinagar, Baramulla, Handwara, Anantnag, SKIMS Bemina in Kashmir, Jammu, Udhampur, Rajouri []

Rafiabad: Jammu and Kashmir Minister and National Conference senior leader Javed Ahmed Dar rejected reports of differences within the party, terming the speculation as rumours being spread for TRP. Speaking with reporters, Dar said there was no disappointment within the party Media should avoid speculation and rumours. There is no such thing. No one is []

KATHMANDU: China provided USD 2.2 million in financial assistance to Nepal for victims of the devastating flash flood, with President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Qiang expressing condolences over the loss of lives and property, the government said on Monday. Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Zhang Maoming handed over a cheque for NPR 350 million, []

Stolen jewellery recovered BARAMULLA: Police in Baramulla have cracked a house theft case within a short span of time with the arrest of three accused persons and recovery of stolen gold jewellery. The case pertains to a complaint received at Police Station Baramulla from Saleema Begum W/o Mohd Akbar Wani resident of Rangwar, Baramulla, who []

BARAMULLA: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Sunday laid the foundation stone for fencing and beautification works at the revered Ziyarat Hazrat Nizam-ud-Din (RA) at Ladoora, Baramulla. The project, being executed by the PW(R&B) Rafiabad Division, has an estimated cost of 30 lakh. It []

JAMMU: A media delegation from Ahmedabad arrived in Jammu on Sunday as part of a press tour organised by Press Information Bureau (PIB) to familiarise journalists with the regions cultural heritage, developmental initiatives and major infrastructure projects. The media delegation comprising 10 journalists, is currently on a four-day visit to the Jammu Division. Upon arrival, []

BARAMULLA: Continuing its sustained campaign against drug abuse and illicit cultivation of narcotic substances, Police in Baramulla conducted a Bhang destruction drive at Jabadar, Bijhama. During the drive, wild Bhang plants found growing in the area were identified and destroyed. The operation was conducted peacefully and smoothly, with police personnel ensuring proper supervision throughout. Police []

10 motorised pumps and one tractor seized in Sopore AWANTIPORA: Continuing its efforts against illegal mining and unauthorized extraction of minerals, Police in Awantipora carried out action at different locations and seized 04 tractors and 01 tipper involved in illegal mining activities. During routine patrolling, a police party of Police Post Aripal detected illegal mining []

ANANTNAG: District Administration Anantnag on Sunday accorded a warm farewell to the outgoing Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Sunny Gupta, on his transfer and posting as SSP Kishtwar, during a function organized at the DC Office. Deputy Commissioner (DC), Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Dr. Muzamil Maqbool Beigh, Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR), []

JAMMU: Tawi Wonderland Park at Bhagwati Nagar witnessed a huge rush of visitors on Saturday as Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) hosted Euphoria An Evening to Celebrate Culture, bringing together music, dance and cultural performances in a vibrant three-hour programme. The event drew a large number of families, youngsters and visitors, who gathered at []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has informed that the shutdown of the 33 kV Pampore-BK Pora Line, earlier scheduled for 01 & 05 September, 2026, has been rescheduled. As per the revised schedule, the shutdown will now be observed on 03 & 07 September, 2026, from 08:00 AM to []

Over 8,000 sanitation facilities deployed; 414.46 MT waste processed scientifically under Zero Waste to Landfill approach Srinagar, Aug 30: The comprehensive sanitation and scientific waste management system implemented during the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 has received national recognition, with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlighting the Yatras sanitation arrangements and scientific waste management model []

JAMMU: (Aug 30) More than 200 building blocks and about 5,000 flats and community halls across migrant camps in Jammu are set to undergo major repair and renovation works soon, with the J&K government having approved Rs 82.45 crore for it, an official spokesperson said on Sunday. The information was given at a meeting chaired []

NEW DELHI: (Aug 30) From delicate Nadru tikki to comforting Dum aloo and rich Mutton yakhni, some of Kashmirs traditional flavours are coming together under one roof in the national capital as part of the ongoing festival, An Ode to Kashmir. The festival, currently underway at Novotel New Delhi City Centre, offers a curated showcase []

SRINAGAR: (Aug 30) PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to enhance the road conditions leading to Drung, a tourist spot near Tangmarg in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, due to its significant tourism potential. Requesting CM @OmarAbdullah and the Commissioner Secretary @WorksDepartment to kindly intervene and ensure the road []

School celebrates students achievements in academics, sports, arts MLA Lal Chowk, Director School Education grace felicitation ceremony SRINAGAR: The Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Amira Kadal, Srinagar, organised a grand Annual Day and Felicitation Ceremony to honour and celebrate the achievements of its students in academics, sports, and various co-curricular activities. The event was a []

SRINAGAR:Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday said that the people of Srinagar city have endured decades of neglect and political exploitation, particularly since 1990. He accused the ruling NC of deceiving the people with false promises during the 2024 Assembly elections. He made these remarks today while addressing an event at the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Saturday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of the wife of partys District Secretary Budgam, Khawaja Ghulam Ahmad Mir alias Naseem. In his condolence message, Dr Farooq expressed solidarity with the bereaved family and prayed for strength and fortitude to them to []

Shameema Firdous urges timely completion of works Srinagar, 29 Aug: Road macadamization works have commenced in Gawkadal, Basant Bagh, Chadpora, Habba Kadal and Chinkral Mohalla at a cost of Rs 47 lakh, under the initiative of MLA Habba Kadal, Shameema Firdous. The works are aimed at improving road conditions and providing better connectivity and safer []

GANDERBAL: Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) celebrated National Sports Day-2026 with enthusiasm and active participation of athletes, students, faculty members and university officials at the Tulmulla campus here. The programme was organised by the Department of Physical Education, in line with the national theme Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat. The celebration highlighted the importance of sports, []

SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Budgam line will be observed due to which power supply to Budgam, Sabdan, Nasrullahpora, Jawalapora, Town, Ompora, SIDCO Housing Colony, Railway Station, Budgam, NIFT and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 06 September 2026. Similarly, shutdown []

Srinagar clinches title at Indoor Sports Stadium Shopian SHOPIAN: The Inter-District Divisional Level U-17 Girls Table Tennis Championship concluded on Saturday at the Indoor Sports Stadium, Shopian, bringing together young table tennis talent from across the Kashmir Division. The championship witnessed participation from 50 players representing ten districts, accompanied by their respective escort teachers. The []

ANANTNAG: National Sports Day 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm and sporting spirit across District Anantnag, with vibrant activities organised in all 12 Zones of the Department of Youth Services & Sports. The celebrations were organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of Hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, whose extraordinary contribution to Indian hockey continues to []

NEW DELHI: Jamia Millia Islamia has suspended four students and barred them from entering the campus in connection with a protest over alleged irregularities in 2026-27 admissions, according to suspension orders issued by the university. The students were part of an unauthorised sit-in at the universitys Central Canteen on August 24, despite being informed that []

JAMMU: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will hear on Monday a plea seeking a Crime Branch probe into the death of a 15-year-old tribal girl, who was allegedly sexual exploited by her school teacher. The petition was filed on behalf of the girls father, a resident of Chatroo village in Kishtwar []

SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday urged Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to hand over the Kishtwar rape and death case to the crime branch for a transparent and time-bound investigation. In a post on X, Mehbooba, the former chief minister of J-K, said the incident is not merely another instance of []

JAMMU: A nurse at Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar was arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a 15-year-old tribal girl by a school teacher last week, taking the total number of people held in the case to six, an official said on Saturday. Sonika, a nurse at Kishtwar district hospital, was apprehended on Friday []

Holy Relic displayed at Dargah Hazratbal as devotees flock revered shrine Srinagar, Aug 28: An ocean of devotion swept through Dargah Hazratbal on Friday as thousands of devotees gathered at the revered shrine for congregational prayers following Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW, commemorating the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The shrine, located on the banks of Dal []

Srinagar, Aug 28: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone Sujit Kumar on Friday reviewed security arrangements at Hazratbal and other congregation points in Srinagar. Kumar, who took charge as IGP Kashmir on Thursday evening, assured people that the Kashmir Zonal Police remains committed to their safety and security and reiterated that anti-terror operations remain []

Munir-ul-Islam, Shabnam Kamili, Rajinder Singh Tara, Tariq Ganai, Smitha Sethi in list Srinagar, Aug 28: As many as 14 officers from Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) have been inducted in the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The Department of Personnel & Trainings on Friday notified the list of officers of Jammu & Kashmir inducted []

Likely to resign on Nov 3 Srinagar, Aug 28: Amid reports suggesting that his formal resignation could come on November 3, estranged National Conference Lok Sabha MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday said he will resign from Parliament but demanded answers on the partys shift in stand on Article 370 before stepping down. In []

Srinagar, Aug 28: Raksha Bandhan was celebrated across Kashmir Valley on Friday, with devotees visiting temples, offering prayers and seeking blessings on the occasion. The festival, which celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, was marked by religious ceremonies and family gatherings at various places across the Valley. At the historic Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar, []

Kathmandu, Aug 28: The death toll from flash floods in Nepal rose to 547 on Friday as more bodies were recovered. In a statement, Nepal Police said that bodies had been recovered across eight districts of the Himalayan nation, including 221 in Chitwan, 134 in Nawalparasi East, 44 in Gorkha, 40 in Dhading, 38 in []

Srinagar, Aug 28: A BJP leader was booked on cheating and fraud charges in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district on Friday, police said. Anantnag Police has registered the case based on a written complaint filed by Waheed Ahmad Itoo, a resident of Hassan Noor in Aishmuqam, who is currently residing at Government Degree College Boys []

Srinagar: Senior IPS officer M.K. Sinha on Friday took over charge as Additional Director General of Police, CID J&K, replacing Nitish Kumar, who has been transferred as ADG Armed J&K. According to officials, Sinha, a 1996-batch IPS officer, was earlier serving as ADG (Headquarters) PHQ J&K. Soon after assuming charge at CID Headquarters, he chaired []

Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone Sujit Kumar on Friday assured people that the Kashmir Zonal Police is always there for their safety and security, while saying anti-terror operations remain the forces top priority. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of his visit to Hazratbal in Srinagar, IGP Sujit Kumar said the police []

Srinagar: Days after the Union Cabinet approved the establishment of a Bench of the in Ladakh, the President of India has promulgated the Union Territory of Ladakh (Sitting of Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh in Ladakh) Regulation, 2026 to implement the decision. According to the Regulation, the Judges and []

BEIJING:China has sounded a Level-IV alert following the devastating flash floods at the Tibet-Nepal border, warning that a newly formed barrier lake at the confluence of two rivers faces a high risk of breaching and flooding downstream areas. Chinas Ministry of Water Resources on Thursday night sounded an emergency in the Tibet Autonomous Region, cautioning []

Srinagar: Police has booked a political leader for allegedly duping a person of Rs 8.25 lakh on the pretext of providing a job as Special Police Officer (SPO) and permission for setting up tents at Pahalgam during Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. In a handout, the police said that the accused has been identified as Aabid []