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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 []

Baramulla: A six-year-old boy was mauled to death by a leopard in Kalantra village of Kreeri in north Kashmirs Baramulla district, officials said. An official said that the boy was attacked by a leopard in Kalantra, Kreeri, leaving him injured. He was shifted to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The deceased was []

Srinagar: A 27-year-old scooty rider succumbed to his injuries after being hit by a vehicle near Ahmad Nagar in Soura on Monday late evening, officials said. An official said that at least three persons travelling on a scooty were injured after a vehicle hit them at Umarhair, Soura, on Monday. He said the injured were []

Sopore: MBBS student Adnan Altaf was laid to rest at his native village Dangerpora, Sopore amid tears and sorrow on Tuesday. Reports said that thousands of people attended his funeral. The Namaz-e-Janaza was held at 11:30 AM. Adnan, a resident of Dangerpora Sopore in north Kashmir, was pursuing his MBBS at Eastern Medical College in []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against a man accused of impersonating a CID officer and cheating people by promising government jobs and transfers in lieu of money, officials said. In a statement a spokesperson said the EOW Kashmir had filed a chargesheet in case []

WASHINGTON: A public spat between former Trump administration officials over alleged corruption in public health policymaking is the latest front in Republicans postelection recriminations, a battle that has exposed fault lines within the White House and could reshape political alliances involving the influential Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. The blowup began when Calley Means, []

35 in Jammu district, including Warehouse Nehru Market fire Jammu, Nov 09: Fire and Emergency Services on Monday said it responded to 60 fire incidents across Jammu Province in a 24-hour period, including 35 in Jammu district, amid a series of blazes during the Diwali period. Sixteen incidents were reported in Jammu district within around []

Jammu, Nov 09: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha have expressed grief over the massive fire at a warehouse near Bikram Chowk, Jammu, which broke out Sunday evening and spread to adjoining structures, including business establishments. The Chief Minister conveyed his sympathies to those affected and directed the district administration to provide []

Says elected govt lacks authority over police, fire services Jammu, Nov 09: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Monday reiterated the demand for restoration of full statehood, saying the absence of constitutional and administrative powers has severely constrained the elected governments ability to address public grievances and respond effectively to emergencies. Referring []

Srinagar, Nov 09: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Monday said that it aims to declare results of annual regular exams of 10th, 11th and 12th by the second week of January. Speaking to the reporters, JKBOSE Chairman, Ghulam Hassan Sheikh said, Our exams are going very smoothly and in the []

Srinagar, Nov 09: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted that Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness fresh spells of rain and snowfall from November 10 onwards as a relatively intense Western Disturbance is expected to bring widespread precipitation across the Union Territory on November 12 and 13. The latest forecast revealed that the weather []

Body to be flown to Srinagar today morning Srinagar, Nov 09: The mortal remains of Kashmiri MBBS student Adnan Altaf Rathar reached New Delhi on Monday evening, days after his death in Bangladesh and are scheduled to be flown to Srinagar City by the first morning flight on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Kashmiri students in Bangladesh offered []

Urges J&K Govt to explore relief for affected traders JAMMU: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday visited fire-hit Kamla Market in Jammus Warehouse area, where several shops were gutted in a blaze during Diwali celebrations on Sunday night. Singh inspected the damage and spoke with affected traders about their losses. Additional Deputy Commissioner Jammu []

JAMMU: The PDP president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday called for a special financial package from the Centre and the Union territory government for traders affected by the fire in Jammus Nehru Market warehouse area, saying the losses could run into Rs 200-300 crore. Several shops were gutted in []

Banihal: Two persons were killed while several others were injured after a Swift car rammed into a culvert wall along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) near Banihal on Monday, officials said. An official said that two people died while several others were injured after a Swift car hit a culvert wall near Shabanbass along the []

Doda: A man died at his residence in the Kashtigarh area of Doda district, officials said on Monday. An official said that the man was found unconscious at his home in Kashtigarh Doda. He was shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Doda, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Medico-legal formalities are underway to ascertain []

Jammu: Chief Minister on Monday expressed deep grief over the fire incident that occurred at Bikram Chowk, Jammu, conveying his heartfelt sympathies to all those affected. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said he is deeply saddened by the incident and stands with the affected families in this difficult time. The Chief Minister []

Jammu: Police have apprehended a man and recovered a pistol, a magazine and two live rounds from his possession in the Bishnah area of Jammu district during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, officials said. An official said that a police team intercepted a man near Bishnah during the intervening night of Sunday and []

Demands relaxation to 40 years; stresses priority to merit SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Sunday expressed serious concern over the upper age limit prescribed in the Jammu and Kashmir Banks latest recruitment notification for Probationary Officers (PO) and Banking Associates, urging Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to intervene and take up the []

Welcomes 25% quota for locals SRINAGAR: J&K National Conference Additional General Secretary and MP Choudry Mohammad Ramzan today said the 25 percent reservation in employment and admissions for private universities to be established in Jammu and Kashmir is highly welcome and a commendable initiative. He said NCs core agenda is the all-round development of Jammu []