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Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against two persons for allegedly duping job seekers of over Rs 15 lakh on the pretext of providing overseas employment, officials said. In a statement, a spokesperson said the EOW Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in case FIR No. 32/2026 []

Srinagar: Night temperatures continued to remain low across Kashmir, with Srinagar recording a minimum of 3 degrees Celsius, while Shopian was the coldest place in the Valley at 0.5 degrees Celsius, according to the Meteorological Department. The data accessed shows that the summer capital recorded a minimum temperature of 3 degrees Celsius against the normal []

NEW DELHI: ( Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, saying he dedicated his life to the creation of a strong, prosperous, and capable India. The prime minister also said that Patels sacrifice and devotion in the service of India serve as a great source of []

Directs sustained crackdown on terror modules Srinagar, Oct 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday chaired a high-level meeting with Deputy Commissioners, SSPs and senior officials to review the security scenario in Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; Chief Secretary Designate, Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav; DGP, Nalin Prabhat; Additional Chief []

Dissenting legislators demand parliamentary board for future inductions Srinagar, Oct 30: The growing discontent within the ruling National Conference (NC) over Tuesdays cabinet expansion-cum-reshuffle came to the fore on Friday as 18 legislators, including 17 NC MLAs and one Independent member supporting the government, held a marathon meeting here to deliberate on their future course []

Seeks release of pol prisoners, restoration of civil liberties Srinagar, Oct 30: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq on Friday said the decline in violence in Jammu and Kashmir is welcome, but lasting peace requires justice, reconciliation and the restoration of public trust. Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar, the Mirwaiz []

Projects to strengthen attract investment, create employment opportunities Srinagar, Oct 30: The Council of Ministers, recently chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has approved the establishment of two new Industrial Estates in Jammu & Kashmir, involving a combined investment of 162.72 crore. The approved projects include a New Industrial Estate at Pehlipora, Lar, Ganderbal, at []

Calls for responsive, tech-driven approach for making communication more effective, people-centric Srinagar, Oct 30: Director Information, Mamta Yadav on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the functioning of District Information Centres (DICs) across Kashmir Division, with a focus on strengthening district-level information dissemination, improving media coordination and ensuring effective coverage of government activities []

Srinagar, Oct 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid tributes to Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on the eve of his birth anniversary. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said, On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, which commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, I extend my warm greetings to []

Tahir Majid Shamsi, Tabasum Zafar among those recommended for appointment New Delhi, Oct 30: The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has approved the proposal for the appointment of nine advocates as judges of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, according to a communication made available on []

Srinagar, Oct 30: Traffic movement on Boulevard Road from Lalit Ghat to Kralsangri will remain restricted on Saturday from 8:30 am until the conclusion of the Run for Unity event, Traffic Police said. According to an advisory, the event, being organised to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, will start from SKICC and conclude at the Botanical []

Srinagar, Oct 30: Police on Friday said they have dismantled an alleged terror-financing network in Shopian after tracing suspicious online transactions through multiple payment platforms. The investigation revealed money trails across several layers and allegedly uncovered links between those involved and terrorists or associates held in different jails, police said in a statement issued here, []

Budgam: Dr GoodDay LuxCare Studio, a homegrown textile-care venture founded by medical professional-turned-entrepreneur Dr Salma Nabi, on Friday inaugurated its sixth outlet at Agrikalan Magam in Budgam district, marking another milestone in its expansion across Kashmir. The outlet was inaugurated by noted Kashmiri writer Adfar Ghulam Nabi and Ghulam Din Khan in the presence of []

Srinagar: In a sign of growing dissent within the ruling National Conference (NC), as many as 18 MLAs met in Srinagar on Friday afternoon to deliberate on their strategy in response to the recent cabinet reshuffle. Highly placed sources said that 17 National Conference MLAs and one Independent MLA attended the meeting at the residence []

BANDIPORA:In a significant breakthrough, Bandipora Police arrested an absconder, who had been evading arrest for the past 16 years. The accused, identified as Abdul Majeed Dar @Kawa S/o Gh Mohammad Dar R/o Mujgund Srinagar, was arrested by a police team of Police Station Sumbal. The accused was wanted in connection with Case FIR No. 84/2010 []

TEL AVIV: Israels parliamentary election has left government formation uncertain, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus bloc falling short of a majority and allegations of electoral fraud and foreign interference drawing pushback from election officials and the Shin Bet security agency. Netanyahus Likud-led bloc won 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, Israels parliament, while the opposition []

PALANPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC), aimed at improving indigenous cattle breeds and enhancing milk production, at Bhildi in Gujarats Banaskantha district. The PM, who arrived in the town as part of his two-day visit to the state, took a tour of the centre and []

Rajouri: A man died following a land dispute in Morha village of Kotranka Sub-Division in Rajouri district on Friday, officials said. Officials said that the dispute between two sides over a piece of land escalated, during which one person sustained critical injuries and later succumbed. Police have taken cognizance of the incident and further proceedings []

Srinagar: Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday expressed concern over frequent halts on Srinagar-Anantnag-Kulgam-Qazigund National Highway due to convoy movement, saying ambulances get stranded, students miss classes and ordinary citizens wait for hours. Taking to X, Itoo said, While travelling frequently on the SrinagarAnantnagKulgamQazigund National Highway, it is deeply distressing to see ambulances stranded, students missing []

Says Pedal Through Paradise reflects vibrant spirit of new J&K All sections of society must participate in fight against drugs Srinagar, Oct 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday felicitated the winners of the Pedal Through Paradise cycling event and lauded the enthusiasm, determination and aspirations displayed by the participants. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant []

Srinagar, Oct 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday addressed a felicitation ceremony organised for the successful candidates of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 and Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) Examination 2024. Congratulating the candidates on their remarkable achievement, the Lieutenant Governor also extended his best wishes to their parents, whose selfless efforts helped []

Srinagar, Oct 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations for the observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) across the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir. The annual event commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, celebrating his monumental contribution to the unification of India. The meeting []

Accused allegedly fabricated documents to cheat complainant of over 1 cr Srinagar, Oct 29: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 34/2017 under Sections 420, 419, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B RPC before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sopore, against five accused persons in []

Er Ishfaq Mohmad Beigh, at 48, reported to be youngest Chief Engineer in J&K Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday approved the placement of two senior Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department engineers as In-charge Chief Engineers (Civil), with immediate effect, according to an official order. Er Ishfaq Mohmad Beigh has []

New Delhi, Oct 29: The year 2026 resembles 1991, and it could be deemed an inflection point for the Indian economy, which has been facing not only external challenges but also structural constraints in manufacturing, energy, agriculture and technology, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said on Thursday. Addressing the ISID-IDRA national conference, Nageswaran further []

Customers are not asking for extraordinary privileges. They are asking for clean premises, functioning machines, available cash, and a dependable response when something goes wrong. Banking institutions earn public trust not merely through financial performance or technological advancement, but through the everyday quality of the services they providea neglected ATM can undermine that trust just []

Kulgam: Police in Kulgam have arrested an absconder wanted in a murder case registered in 2006. In a handout , the police said an absconder, namely Tariq Ahmad Ganie son of Mohd Subhan Ganie resident of Hassanpora Bagh, Qaimoh, was arrested in connection with a murder case registered at Police Station Kulgam in 2006. On []

NEW DELHI: (Oct 29) Several INDIA bloc leaders have given the final shape to the public impeachment proceedings that they intend to carry out against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges residence on Friday as a symbolic protest over the vote chori issue. The INDIA bloc leaders met at Kharges []

Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Thursday stressed the need for greater youth engagement and increased sporting activities to build a secure, healthy and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of Pedal Through Paradise 2026 in Srinagar, the DGP said greater participation of youth []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against five persons for allegedly cheating a complainant of over Rs 1 crore in a fraudulent sale of migrant property in north Kashmirs Baramulla district, officials said on Thursday. The chargesheet was filed before the court of the Chief []

At CII Apple Conclave, stresses precision horticulture, smart farming, stronger global market linkages SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar on Wednesday called for a comprehensive transformation of Jammu and Kashmirs apple industry through technological innovations, precision horticulture, smart farming and improved market connectivity []

SRINAGAR: The party leaders, legislators and office-bearers of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference from various areas on Wednesday called upon newly inducted Minister Haji Ali Mohammad Sagar at his residence and extended congratulations and conveyed their best wishes. Sagar urged party functionaries to further strengthen the organisation at the grassroots level, improve coordination among []

SRINAGAR: The J&K National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq Wednesday said elected National Conference government, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is making sustained efforts to promote public welfare, ensure the delivery of basic amenities and accelerate the pace of development. He said the induction of four additional ministers into the Council []

Srinagar, Oct 28: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered the transfer and posting of 78 Civil Judges (Junior Division) across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, attached 10 trainee judicial officers to the J&K Judicial Academy and placed 11 promoted Civil Judges (Senior Division) under the Registrar Judicial, Jammu, pending further []

Inaugurates newly constructed Administrative Block at Womens College Srinagar SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday inaugurated the newly constructed Administrative Block at Government Womens College, M.A. Road here, marking a significant step towards strengthening the institutional infrastructure of the prestigious womens educational institution. Speaking on the occasion, []

UDHAMPUR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday conducted an extensive tour of Udhampur district and inspected the ongoing developmental works on the PWD road from Jakhani Naka Point to via Lower Balli being executed under NABARD. He also inspected the construction site of a 165-metre-span steel girder double-lane motorable bridge over River Tawi. The []

Javid Dar: Agri Production, Finance, Mining, Cooperatives Ali Sagar: Revenue, PDD, Law, Parl Affairs, Elections Sakeena Itoo: Health & Medical Edu, Social Welfare Shamim Firdous: School Edu, Higher Edu, Jal Shakti Surinder Choudhary: PWD, I&C, Labour & Emp, Skill Dev Javed Rana: FCS&CA, Tribal Affairs, Transport Mir Saifullah: []

Will link regional knowledge with emotional intelligence Srinagar, Oct 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of the Kashmir Chapter of the University of Jammus Centre for Regional Studies, Culture, Dialects and Emotional Intelligence. Addressing the gathering, Sinha described the centre as a distinctive initiative bringing together regional studies, culture, dialects []

Srinagar, Oct 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday felicitated senior officers and personnel of the Special Security Force (SSF) for their outstanding professionalism and dedication in ensuring the successful conduct of the 100-day Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir Campaign. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor commended the SSF for adding a remarkable chapter to the administrative []

Srinagar, Oct 28: A total of 7,910 households in Srinagar have been covered under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Deputy Commissioner Akshay Labroo said on Tuesday at an awareness and registration camp at Ghanta Ghar, Lal Chowk. Organised by the Executive Engineer, KPDCL-Ist Srinagar, the camp aimed to explain the rooftop solar scheme []

Srinagar, Oct 28: The Pashmina Testing and Quality Certification Centre (PTQCC) at the Craft Development Institute (CDI), Srinagar, has recorded a sharp rise in the testing of Geographical Indication (GI) products, especially Kashmir Pashmina, Kani and Sozni embroidered shawls, during the current financial year. The surge reflects stronger institutional capacity, upgraded laboratory infrastructure and growing []

No up-movement of goods carriers from Jakheni towards Sgr on Oct 31, Nov 1 Srinagar, Oct 28: In view of the Move of Offices and to facilitate the smooth and hassle-free movement of the convoy of Secretariat employees from Srinagar to Jammu, restrictions have been imposed on the movement of goods carriers on the JammuSrinagar []

New Delhi, Oct 28: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Wednesday said differences of opinion and criticism are legitimate, but they must be expressed with fairness, restraint and respect for institutional integrity. Speaking at 2nd Monthly Lecture Series on Law, Justice and Legal Education, he said the dignity of the justice system depends on []

Kulgam: A six-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a dumper in the Berigam area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that the boy was hit by a dumper in Berigam area of Kulgam. He said the child sustained serious injuries and was shifted to District Hospital Kulgam, []

LEH/JAMMU: Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra has reviewed preparations for the November 21 panchayat and municipal elections in the Union territory, officials said on Wednesday. Polling will be held for 193 panchayats, with the process to conclude by November 30. Municipal elections will be held in Leh and Kargil. The last panchayat and municipal elections []

Baramulla: Two persons died after falling from a boat into the Jhelum during sand extraction in the Dachanpara area of Rafiabad in north Kashmirs Baramulla district during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, officials said. An official said that the duo was extracting sand when they fell into the river. He said their bodies []

Driver Dies After Truck Hits Divider In Ramban Ramban, Oct 27 A driver died after his truck met with an accident near Trishul Morh in Ramban district late last night. Officials told that a truck bearing registration number PB08EF-7864 was on way when it hit a divider near Trishul Morh on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The []

New Intelligent Utility Vehicle combines generative AI, advanced safety, connected technology; starting price9,99,900 SRINAGAR: KC Hyundai, the first and leading Hyundai dealership of Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday launched the Hyundai BAYON, an Intelligent Utility Vehicle engineered around the philosophy of Intelligence That Moves, at a starting price of9,99,900 (ex-showroom). The launch ceremony was held []

SRINAGAR: In a major fillip to boost the artisans of Kashmirs famed handicrafts sector, the Union Ministry of Textiles, has released an amount of30.46 lakh under its premier National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) for distribution of improved toolkits and skill upgradation in traditional crafts of hand-knotted Carpet, Sozni Embroidery, Papier Mache and Walnut Wood Carving. []

Srinagar, Oct27: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Tuesday appointed senior party leader and MLA Idgah Haji Mubarak Gul as the General Secretary of the party. In this regard, party President Dr Farooq Abdullah issued an order appointing Haji Mubarak Gul to the post in place of senior party leader and MLA Khanyar, Ali Mohammad []