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BENGALURU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said steps taken in the last decade helped the country to sail through the crisis that emerged during the war in the Middle East. He was speaking after inaugurating various welfare projects worth over Rs 15,600 crore here, including in renewable energy and petroleum infrastructure. War around Iran []

Jammu: Chief Minister today inaugurated the 22nd All India Vice-Chancellor T-20 Cricket Tournament for staff members at SKUAST-Jammu. The event brings together 24 university teams and around 500 participants from across India. The Chief Minister commended SKUAST-Jammu for hosting this national tournament, noting that such events help J&K showcase its hospitality, capability, and sporting spirit []

Poonch: The Mughal Road has been reopened for traffic movement after remaining closed due to fresh snowfall at Pir Ki Gali. Officials said that the road, which connects Shopian in Kashmir with Poonch in Jammu, was closed for two days following snowfall at Pir Ki Gali and other higher reaches. Snow clearance operations were completed []

Srinagar: Seeking an early resolution to the pending approval issue, MBBS aspirants and their parents on Friday gathered at Press Colony, Srinagar, urging the National Medical Commission (NMC) to grant Kashmir Medical College its Letter of Permission (LoP) at the earliest to pave the way for commencement of admissions. The students and parents,, said their []

Srinagar: Fresh snowfall continued across several higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, bringing down temperatures and disrupting road connectivity, while Sonamarg in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district received the seasons first snowfall. Sadhna Top and Razdan Pass received over a foot of snow during the past 24 hours, while 8-10 inches accumulated at Sinthan []

Poonch: The Mughal Road remained closed for the second consecutive day on Friday due to snowfall at Pir Ki Gali. Officials said that the road, which connects Shopian in Kashmir with Poonch in Jammu, was closed yesterday after fresh snowfall at Pir Ki Gali and other higher reaches. Snowfall was also recorded at many places []

656 govt buildings solarised in district; 340 more identified for work SRINAGAR: In order to assess the progress of Rooftop Solar installations under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana a meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex.He also reviewed []

Project to bring district offices under one roof SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Thursday chaired a comprehensive meeting at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex to review the plan and design of construction of the District Srinagars Mini Secretariat at Batamaloo. The project aims to bring all District-level Government Offices []

JAMMU: Several delegations, public representatives and school students on Thursday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Civil Secretariat here and apprised him of various developmental issues, community concerns and matters pertaining to their respective constituencies. MLA Anantnag West Abdul Majeed Bhat (Larmi), MLA Samba Surjeet Singh Slathia and MLA Gulmarg Pirzada Farooq Ahmad []

75-year-old woman found murdered in Parigam Jagir on Oct 19; another persons involvement under scanner PULWAMA: Pulwama Police on Thursday said they have cracked the murder case of a 75-year-old woman from Parigam Jagir with the arrest of the main accused. The deceased has been identified as Jana Begum, wife of Ghulam Ahmad Bhat, resident []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah Thursday condemned the brutal killing of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Kishtwar district. He also unequivocally condemned the attack on CRPF personnel in Akhran, Kulgam. In a statement, Dr. Farooq expressed deep concern and grief over the incidents, describing them as extremely unfortunate []

JAMMU: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of senior advocate Shah Mohd Chowdhary, recalling their close association during Azads tenure as chief minister. In a condolence message, Azad described Chowdhary as exceptionally humble, sincere and dedicated. He said Chowdhary had worked closely with him and []

AWANTIPORA: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) continues to strengthen its placement outcomes, with five students of the School of Engineering and Technology (SoET) securing placements in Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. The selected students include Arshad Yaseen (Electronics and Communication), Gousia []

AWANTIPORA: Awantipora Police have booked a habitual drug peddler from the Lethpora area under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act and lodged him in District Jail Baderwah. The person has been identified as Mehraj-ud-Din Ganie, son of Gh. Mohd. Ganie, a resident of Kranchoo, Pampore, who is presently []

SRINAGAR: Vice Chairman, JKLCMA, Khurshid Ahmad Shah, visited the Dole Demb area of Dal Lake to review the ongoing works related to the removal of bushes, clearance of the identified area for its proposed development, and dredging of internal channels to facilitate smooth navigation and flushing of water. During the visit, the Vice Chairman inspected []

NEW DELHI: Gala hi pakad liya unhone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday while recalling how a womens brigade of journalists in 2001 got whiff of him becoming Gujarat chief minister and caught hold of him to demand sweets. Addressing journalists at a Diwali Milan programme organised by the BJP, the prime minister lauded []

Srinagar: Chief Minister has written to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, seeking conversion of the experimental halt of the Vande Bharat Express at Anantnag Railway Station into a permanent halt. In his letter, the Chief Minister, as per GNS expressed sincere appreciation for the significant initiatives undertaken by the Government of India to strengthen rail []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday stressed the need to preserve Kashmirs rich cultural heritage and ensure its transmission to future generations, saying that heritage must reach common people rather than remain confined to libraries and archives. Addressing a national seminar on Revival, Preservation and Sustainability of Cultural Heritage of Kashmir at SKICC Srinagar, []

Sumbal: In a bid to promote national integration and broaden the horizons of young students, the Indian Army on Thursday flagged off a 06-day National Integration Tour under Operation Sadbhavana from Manasbal. The tour comprises 30 students accompanied by four escort teachers, who will visit Mathura, Agra and New Delhi as part of an educational []

Jammu: Border Security Force personnel recovered a drone from an agricultural field near the International Border in the early hours of Thursday in Samba district. Officials said that the recovery was made during a search operation launched by the BSF in the border area falling under BOP Lalphamkima in Samba. During the search, troops spotted []

Srinagar: Several higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir received fresh light to moderate snowfall on Thursday, leading to a dip in temperatures across the Valley. Reports said that Sadna Top, Ferkin Top, Karnah Valley, Peer Ki Gali, Sinthan Top and Zojila Pass received light snowfall, while Phase 1 and Phase 2 Apharwat Hills of Gulmarg []

JAMMU: The bullet-riddled bodies of two missing Special Police Officers (SPOs) were recovered from Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district early Thursday, a day after they went missing from the remote Dachhan belt, officials said. However, the service weapons of the slain personnel were not found, raising suspicions of a possible militant angle, the officials said. []

LEH: Ladakh Police on Wednesday removed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the protest site and escorted him to his residence, advising him to remain indoors, an official said. The action comes barely a few hours after Wangchuk, along with leaders of Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), expressed resentment over the holding of []

Jammu: A 17-year-old boy was killed after the scooty he was riding was hit by another vehicle in the Nagrota area of Jammu district late Wednesday night, officials said. An official said that the teenager was injured after the scooty he was travelling on was hit by another vehicle in Nagrota, Jammu. He was shifted []

Demands action beyond ritual meetings on rehabilitation, legacy debt SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has sharply criticised the Reserve Bank of Indias Regional Office, Jammu, for failing to deliver tangible relief to distressed MSMEs despite successive meetings, repeated assurances and longstanding credit and rehabilitation mechanisms. Reacting to the 72nd Meeting of []

Highlights universitys transformation SRINAGAR: The Vice-Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, today interacted with representatives of the print, electronic, digital and multimedia press at a Meet the Press programme held at the Universitys Shalimar Campus, where he shared the Universitys transformation journey and outlined its []

KUPWARA: In a vibrant celebration of talent, culture and youthful aspirations, the border district of Kupwara hosted the grand finale of Kashmir Got Talent, bringing together emerging artists, Bollywood celebrities and an enthusiastic audience of over 3,000 people. Held from 08 to 11 November 2026 at Government Degree College, Kupwara, the four-day event was organised []

SRINAGAR: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid has condemned the continued house detention of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq, describing it as arbitrary and unjustified. The Anjuman said Mirwaiz has been confined for the past ten days and that people are being prevented from meeting him. The restrictions kept the Mirwaiz from reaching Srinagars historic Jama []

ANTALYA (TURKEY): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told world leaders at the COP31 summit in Turkey on Wednesday that the slow international response to climate change so far had placed the world on a path to destruction. Governments must fight harder to preserve the planet for future generations, he said, in comments that set the tone []

DUBAI: US Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed called on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday to resign after the House of Representatives voted to send a resolution to impeach him to committee. In an interview with CNN, El-Sayed said Hegseth had mishandled the war with Iran and had failed at his responsibilities. Why are you still doing []

SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur and Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Sat Sharma on Wednesday condemned the terror attack on CRPF personnel in Kulgam district, in which three jawans were injured, calling it an attempt to disturb peace and stability in the region. Mufti, a former chief minister, said such acts []

Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin, today visited GMC Anantnag to meet the CRPF personnel injured in the terror attack at Nowpora Akhran in Kulgam. He enquired about their health and well-being and interacted with them during the visit. Three CRPF personnel of 46 Battalion were injured in the attack at Nowpora Akhran in []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday urged students of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) to venture into entrepreneurship, saying their initiatives should not only secure their own livelihoods but also create employment opportunities for other youth across Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing students during the inauguration of various infrastructure facilities []

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has constituted a two-member committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire incident at a warehouse in Nehru Market, Jammu, on November 8. As per details ,the committee comprises Inspector General of Police, Jammu, Tejinder Singh, and Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Vikas Kundal. The committee has been tasked with ascertaining the []

Srinagar: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Wednesday issued a fresh weather forecast for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting light to moderate rain and snowfall across most parts of the Union Territory on November 12 and 13. An official of MeT said that as per the forecast, November 11 will remain generally dry with a brief spell []

Sopore: Several students sustained injuries after a school bus veered off the road and overturned at Saidpora Bypass in Sopore on Wednesday morning, officials said. An official said that several students were injured after the school bus they were travelling in overturned at Saidpora Bypass in Sopore. He said the students were soon shifted to []

Srinagar: Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Masoodi has come out in support of the demand for relaxation in the upper age limit for recruitment in J&K Bank, saying aspirants should not be penalised for delays beyond their control. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the minister said thousands of J&K Bank aspirants had []

NEW YORK: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking ahead of US-China talks, called Tuesday for a more balanced relationship between the two countries, saying Americans have grown too dependent on imports. Addressing a gala hosted by the National Committee on US-China Relations at a New York ballroom, Bessent extolled the countries bond as one of this []

Says LoP living in fools paradise; even his entire party cannot make a scratch in National Conference SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma, saying that he was living in a fools paradise if he []

Comprehensive winter action plan covering network readiness, swift restoration, grievance redressal, consumer safety SRINAGAR: In view of the prevailing weather advisory and ahead of the winter season, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Tuesday launched its Digital Handbook on Winter Preparedness 202627, placing its comprehensive winter action plan for Kashmir Division in the []

Visits bereaved family of Sopore medical student, assures govt support BARAMULLA: Emphasizing the importance of accessible and quality healthcare facilities at the grassroots level, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo, on Tuesday inaugurated the New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) at Chukar, Tangmarg constructed at a cost of 1.88 crore. MLA []

JAMMU: Minister for Agriculture Production, Finance, Mining and Cooperative Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar on Tuesday convened a review meeting with senior officers of the Horticulture Department to assess the progress of ongoing projects and evaluate implementation of development schemes aimed at strengthening the horticulture sector in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Director []

Calls on Speaker Rather; urges coordinated development SRINAGAR: The Save Nilnag Front on Tuesday called on Speaker JKLA Abdul Rahim Rather and expressed appreciation for the developmental initiatives undertaken in the constituency over the years, particularly in strengthening the road connectivity, infrastructure, educational and healthcare facilities, electricity distribution and other essential public amenities. In a []

Prog at Amar Singh College connects students with Kashmiri literary heritage SRINAGAR: The Abdul Ahad Azad Memorial Chair, Cluster University of Srinagar, in collaboration with Adbi Markaz Kamraz, presented the musical opera Chand Harich Zoon in the auditorium of Amar Singh College. The opera dwelled on the life of Habba Khatoon, the most celebrated and []

Plans Rumi Heritage Corner to celebrate Jalaluddin Rumis legacy AWANTIPORA: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) convened the 7th meeting of its University Library Committee on November 9 to deliberate on measures for strengthening the Rumi Library and enhancing its role in supporting the Universitys academic and research ecosystem. The meeting was chaired []

Initiative under Mission YUVA, HADP, JKCIP aims to promote self-employment BUDGAM: An Udyam Jagriti programme under Mission YUVA, HADP and JKCIP was organised for ex-servicemen, widows and their families of District Budgam to sensitise them about the scheme and apprise them of the opportunities available for establishing sustainable self-employment ventures. The programme was organised by []

HAJIN: The Jammu and Kashmir Teachers Forum (JKTF) Bandipora organised a pre-retirement function to felicitate Mehraj ud Din, a teacher at Government Middle School (GMS) Yarbalpora, in recognition of his 41 years of service in the Education Department. The function was attended by Principal Mehboob Ahmad Khan, Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Hajin Masood Ahmad, Zonal []

NEW DELHI: ) The sharp increase in vehicular emissions warrant urgent intervention, the Supreme Court has said while directing the governments of Delhi and three neighbouring states to apprise it about the steps taken to prevent the entry and operation of over-age vehicles within the National Capital Region. The apex court directed the governments of []

Leh,: The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh has published the schedule for the forthcoming General Election to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) in the Union Territory. The schedule has been notified vide Order No. 551-LA(GAD) of 2026 dated 10.11.2026 issued by the General Administration Department. According to the order, the notification regarding []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive meeting to review the progress of works under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI). The Chief Minister reviewed both physical and financial progress across key sectors, including Public Works, Jal Shakti, Youth Services and Sports, Power Development, and Housing & Urban []