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Mubarak Guls omission sparks protests outside his residence, party headquarters All four inductees from Kashmir; seven of nine ministers now from Valley LoP Sunil Sharma alleges regional, cultural imbalance Congress will not join council of ministers until statehood restored: Tariq Karra Srinagar, Oct 27: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expanded his []

Congratulates ministers, expresses confidence in their role in advancing J&Ks dev agenda Srinagar, Oct 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited the office chambers of newly inducted Cabinet colleagues at the Civil Secretariat here to congratulate them on assuming office and extend his best wishes for their tenure. The Chief Minister personally visited the []

Srinagar, Oct 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani on Tuesday acknowledged resentment and disappointment among National Conference (NC) legislators following the cabinet expansion, saying every MLA aspires to become a minister, but Jammu and Kashmirs Union Territory status poses its own challenges. Talking to media persons here, Wani said it was natural []

Struggle for restoration of Articles 370, 35A to continue Srinagar, Oct 27: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Tuesday said the party has weathered the most turbulent, sensitive and challenging periods in its history, making countless sacrifices to safeguard and secure the dignity, honour, prosperity and constitutional and democratic rights of the []

Foolproof counter-strategy must choke off logistical, financial support for terrorists Srinagar, Oct 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar and reviewed the security scenario in the UT of Jammu Kashmir. The meeting was attended by GOC-in-C, Northern Command Lt Gen Pratik Sharma; Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; []

Charge-sheet filed Srinagar, Oct 27: The Crime Branch Kashmirs Special Crime Wing has filed a charge-sheet against a Ghaziabad resident accused of cheating 12 Srinagar residents of 16.78 lakh through a purported forex investment scheme, police said. The charge-sheet was submitted before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in a case registered as FIR No. 18/2022. []

Mohd Amin Mir To The Incoming Chief Secretary Dr Sajan Singh Yadav (IAS) Government of Jammu and Kashmir Respected Sir, As you prepare to assume office as Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir on November 1, the Jammu and Kashmir Patwar Association extends its warm welcome and conveys its hope for a tenure marked by []

This is perhaps the most controversial question in the debate. From my perspective, yes, at present the increasing incidence of sexual assault perhaps demands the sameif the crime of rape is proved, let the court give the death sentence to the criminal, which will surely reduce these heinous crimes to a large extent. Yet a []

Srinagar: The Special Crime Wing Kashmir on Tuesday said it had filed a charge-sheet against a Uttar Pradesh resident accused of duping 12 Kashmir residents of rupees 16.78 lakh through an alleged fraudulent investment scheme promising high returns. In a statement , a spokesperson said the Crime Branch Kashmir (Special Crime Wing) had filed the []

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted 10 days to petitioners to file a reply to the Election Commissions affidavit defending the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, maintaining that the exercise was authorised by law and the relevant orders were approved unanimously by all three members of the poll panel. A bench []

Srinagar: Hours after the Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet expansion, supporters of senior National Conference leader Mubarak Ahmad Gul on Tuesday staged a protest at the party headquarters in Nawa-i-Subh Complex here, raising slogans in his favour and expressing resentment over his exclusion from the Cabinet. The protest, took place during a meeting chaired by National []

Srinagar): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting at Raj Bhawan in Srinagar to review the security situation across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army, CRPF, intelligence agencies and civil administration, including Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir. []

Srinagar: Moments after the much-awaited cabinet reshuffle in the National Conference-led government, party MLA Abdul Majeed Larvi expressed disappointment over being left out, saying he had been on the list of probable ministers until Monday evening. My heart is broken (Mera dil toot gaya), the Anantnag West legislator told reporters after the swearing-in ceremony. I []

LG Manoj Sinha to administer oath Ali Sagar, Altaf Kaloo among frontrunners for berths Four MLAs to be inducted; three from Valley, one from Jammu Satish Sharma may be dropped from council of ministers Major portfolio reshuffle likely after swearing-in Srinagar, Oct 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will administer the oath of office and secrecy []

Jammu, Oct 26: A massive fire ripped through a market near Jammu Railway Station, gutting around 40 shops and reducing a bustling commercial stretch to rubble, officials said on Monday. No casualties have been reported in the blaze, which broke out at 10.45 pm in Shiv Market on Sunday. The blaze continued to rage for []

Srinagar, Oct 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep anguish over the devastating fire at Shiv Market in Jammu, which caused extensive damage to shops and business establishments, resulting in significant losses to traders. The Chief Minister has directed the administration to extend all possible assistance to the affected shopkeepers and take necessary measures []

Srinagar, Oct 26: Cold conditions continued across Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday, with Shopian recording the lowest minimum temperature in the Valley at minus 0.1 degrees Celsius, while Nyoma was the coldest among the reported stations in Ladakh at minus 8.4 degrees Celsius. As per the meteorological data, temperatures in Kashmir remained close to the []

In this age of social media and cheap internet data, everyone is overly active online. From watching videos that extended up to two hours, things have now shrunk into reels no longer than two minutesand people, especially Gen Z, increasingly rely on Instagram reels to gather information. They believe the person they see in reels []

A society does not become truly educated simply because more people acquire higher degreesit becomes educated when knowledge is reflected in behaviour, success is accompanied by humility, and people use their abilities for the common good. We must pursue education not merely to impress others, but to improve ourselves: our degrees should open doors to []

The mirror of life challenges us to examine this tendency honestly. We may readily identify arrogance in others while finding convenient explanations for our own behaviourwe call impatience efficiency, harshness honesty and self-importance confidence. We may criticise another persons weaknesses without acknowledging our own. Genuine self-examination requires different questions: Do we listen as carefully to []

India cannot afford to treat childhood obesity as an individual problem when the conditions shaping childrens health are shared across families, schools and communities. The success of obesity prevention should not be measured solely by reductions in body weightimprovements in dietary quality, physical fitness, metabolic health, emotional well-being and quality of life are equally important. []

Srinagar: Ahead of the cabinet reshuffle, all ministers in the National Conference-led government have submitted their resignations to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, sources disclosed. Sources confirmed that all five ministers have submitted their resignation letters to the Chief Minister. The ministers have submitted their resignation. It is now upto the CM whether to retain them []

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday decried Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi as extremely unfortunate and said it reflects that the main opposition party has not just suffered a political downfall but an ideological downfall as well. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday sparked a controversy with his []

Srinagar: Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir on Monday organised an integrity pledge-taking ceremony at Crime Headquarters in Srinagar as part of Vigilance Awareness Week-2026, being observed across the country. IGP Crime J&K Sarah Rizvi, IPS, administered the Integrity Pledge to officers and officials, calling for a firm commitment to honesty, integrity and ethical conduct in []

Kulgam: Kulgam Police solved a hit-and-run case within two hours of its occurrence by arresting the driver of the offending vehicle. In a handout , police said that on 25.10.2026, an unknown vehicle allegedly being driven at high speed hit a load carrier, resulting in serious injuries to its occupants. The injured were immediately shifted []

Anantnag, October 26 Anantnag Police have intensified their campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse, registering eight cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, apprehending seven suspects, seizing a vehicle and recovering more than 7.86 kilograms of suspected contraband substances during a series of operations across the district. According to details, the []

Jammu: An overnight fire damaged around 12 shops in Jammus Shiv Market area, breaking out around midnight on Monday, officials said. An official said that a fire call was received around midnight, following which multiple Fire and Emergency Services vehicles were rushed to the spot. He said around eight to ten fire tenders were engaged []

Kashmir Marathon emerging as flagship sporting event, boosting J&Ks global sports tourism profile: CM

Flags off sporting event featuring 3.17 crore prize purse, 25 lakh for winner Srinagar, Oct 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday flagged off the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon from Polo Ground, Srinagar. Over 2,000 runners from Jammu and Kashmir, other parts of the country and abroad came together for a celebration of []

Addresses award ceremony of Kashmir Marathon Calls for nurturing local talent, promoting healthy living Srinagar, Oct 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday addressed the award ceremony of the Kashmir Marathon and congratulated all the winners for their outstanding achievements, noting that every medal represented dedication, perseverance, and the pursuit of a dream. A total []

Bhubaneswar, Oct 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said wars were no longer being fought only through conventional means but also by targeting economies, and underscored the need to protect Indias banking system from cyber terrorists. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Reserve Bank of Indias Rs 169-crore data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute []

Says youth must use knowledge, skills to address real-world challenges Srinagar, Oct 25: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Sunday interacted with participants of Yuva Sangam from various educational institutions of Maharashtra, led by IIT Mumbai at Lok Bhavan. The Lieutenant Governor underlined the importance of collaboration, mentorship and national integration in shaping Indias future. Addressing the []

Accused arrested in Bengaluru, lodged in Central Jail Srinagar; bail plea rejected Srinagar, Oct 25: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 07/2025 under Section 420 IPC before the Court of Forest Magistrate, Srinagar, against Junaid Ul Islam, son of Nazir Ahmad Baba, resident of []

Srinagar, Oct 25: Property and goods worth lakhs of rupees were gutted after a fire broke out in a furnishings firm in Srinagars Karan Nagar area, officials said on Sunday. A fire broke out during the night at the godown cum sale outlet of a furnishings firm at Karan Nagar, the officials said, adding that []

Srinagar: All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Dr. Syed Naseer Hussain on Sunday said there is no discussion as of now over Congress joining the government in Jammu and Kashmir. Dr. Naseer said there is no discussion over the matter as of now. When asked that the NC-led government is expanding its council of []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday expressed confidence that Jammu and Kashmir would produce marathon runners capable of competing at national and international levels, saying the Kashmir International Marathon was helping bridge the gap between local sporting talent and opportunities. Addressing the prize distribution ceremony of the third edition of the marathon at Polo []

Mercury Dips Below Freezing Point In Kashmir Valley, Pahalgam, Gulmarg And Shopian Record Seasons First Sub-Zero Nights News Desk Srinagar, Oct 25 (GNS): Winter chill has started to set in across Jammu and Kashmir, with several places in the Valley recording sub-zero temperatures for the first time this season. The famous tourist resorts of Pahalgam []

BJP calls remark seditious, anti-national, demands police action Srinagar, Oct 24: Pakistan has saved Kashmiris by keeping the issue alive at international forums, National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah said on Saturday, sparking a row, with the BJP castigating the comment as seditious and anti-national. Abdullah said there is little hope for Kashmiris from the []

Asks MLAs not to seek berths as list finalised Srinagar, Oct 24: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said his council of ministers would be expanded and reshuffled in the first two to three days of next week and urged party colleagues and MLAs not to seek ministerial berths as the list []

Srinagar, Oct 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid rich tributes to eminent litterateur Dr. Rahi Masoom Raza on the occasion of his birth centenary celebration event and highlighted his immense contribution to Indian literature and cinema. In a message delivered for the commemorative programme organised in Ghazipur, the Lieutenant Governor noted that Rahi Sahabs writings []

Srinagar, Oct 24: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday appointed Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav, a 1995batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, as the new Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir. In an order, the MHA posted him as new CS of J&K- the most prestigious bureaucratic position in the UT. With []

Reviews crime disposal, winter preparedness; stresses time-bound investigation Srinagar, Oct 24: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone Sujit Kumar chaired a meeting in hybrid mode to review crime disposal, security preparedness and various policing measures across the Kashmir Zone, stressing the need for timely investigation and disposal of cases within the stipulated 60/90-day timelines []

2,000 runners participating; traffic restrictions announced Srinagar, Oct 24: Banners, hoardings and posters have transformed Srinagars streets ahead of the Kashmir International Marathon, with roads along the route set and barricading completed as around 2,000 runners, including 73 foreign athletes from 12 countries, prepare to hit the streets on Sunday. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will []

Srinagar, Oct 24: A person has been booked in Jammu and Kashmirs Pulwama for allegedly impersonating a government official and duping a man and his son of Rs 28 lakh in a land compensation case, officials said on Saturday. Pulwama Police have registered a case under Sections 319 and 336(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita []

A decades-old court decree raises difficult questions about inheritance, the rights of daughters, the status of a khana-nisheen daughter and the legal limits of reopening settled property disputes Mohd Amin Mir Land disputes in Jammu and Kashmir often survive longer than the people who first became parties to them. A decree passed by a civil []

Srinagar: A fire broke out in the girls wing of RP School in the Lawaypora area of Srinagar on Saturday, prompting the Fire and Emergency Services to rush to the spot. As per reports, fire tenders from Fire and Emergency Services Mujgund and other units were pressed into service. The blaze was reportedly brought under []

Srinagar: A CRPF jawan allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his service rifle at HMT Zainakote area of Srinagar on Saturday. Officials said that one bullet-injured CRPF personnel of 44 Battalion located at HMT Zainakote was brought to hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. The deceased has been identified as Ct. Gajendra []

Baramulla: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday urged people to show courage and stand together to defend their rights, warning that they risked perishing if they failed to confront challenges. Addressing a workers convention in Baramulla, Dr Farooq said Jammu and Kashmir is going through difficult times and people needed []

Bandipora: Bandipora Police on Saturday said they had busted a module linked to the banned organisation Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen and arrested six persons. They said a case involving suspected separatist propaganda, prison-based contacts and alleged funding from Pakistan had been registered. A case under FIR No. 168/2026 had been registered under Sections 10 and 13 of the []

Srinagar: The Government of India on Saturday appointed Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav, a 1995-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, as the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir after transferring him from Delhi. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India,, Yadav has been posted as Chief Secretary of []