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The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has submitted a chargesheet in case FIR No. 15/2025 under Section 420 IPC before the Honble Court of Special Mobile Magistrate, Pulwama, against Riyaz Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Rashid Dar, resident of Naroo Ratnipora, Pulwama, in connection with a case of alleged cheating and corrupt []

Urges UT govt to set at least 35-year residency requirement for domicile eligibility SRINAGAR: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday reiterated his call for the Centre to initiate a dialogue with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the restoration of statehood must be followed by this meaningful engagement, which is []

Tours city for on-ground assessment of traffic issues, corrective measures SRINAGAR: To address persistent traffic congestion at critical junctions and routes across Srinagar, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee to review the implementation and impact of various interventions being implemented by the Regional Traffic Authority (RTA) and []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Saturday held a series of important preparatory meetings at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha Srinagar, to review the arrangements for the upcoming 120th birth anniversary of Baba-e-Qoum, Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah. The main commemorative event is scheduled to take place at Qaid Mazar, Naseem Bagh, Hazratbal Srinagar, where thousands []

Inaugurates Ignite Space Library-cum-Study Room BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat on Saturday carried out an extensive field visit to Charar- i-Sharief and Chadoora areas of Sub-Division Chadoora, during which multiple developmental, agricultural and heritage-conservation works being executed under various departments were reviewed in detail. The visit encompassed a thorough assessment of []

HAJIN: The Annual Day of Rana Army Goodwill School (AGS) Hajin was celebrated with exceptional zeal and vibrancy on Saturday at the school premises, marking a memorable day for students, parents, and staff alike. This years celebration held special significance as Rana AGS Hajin proudly completed 20 years of excellence since its establishment, reflecting two []

SRINAGAR: The Department of Social Work, University of Kashmir (KU), organised a two-day national conference on Rural Development in India with Special Reference to Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) at the Main Campus. The conference aimed to examine the functioning of local governance structures, assess the role of capacity-building initiatives under RGSA, and discussed pathways []

Save artisans, protect heritage, secure livelihoods SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Traders & Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) has extended full and unwavering support to the Kashmir Copper Association in its demand for an immediate and complete ban on machine-made copper items in Jammu & Kashmir. The KTMF Management, including Chairman Haji Mushtaq Ahmed Darial, General Secretary M Altafdar []

Brings art and artisan on same pedestal; link available to download soft copy SRINAGAR: In a landmark initiative to celebrate and safeguard Kashmirs rich craft heritage, the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir, launched an elegant hard-cover Table Book dedicated to Geographical Indication (GI)-registered crafts and the master artisans who keep them alive. In a []

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday alleged nexus between Congress and Maoists, and accused its leader Rahul Gandhi of fuelling Naxalite sympathies, calling it a threat to national sovereignty. Launching a sharp attack at the Congress in a series of posts from its official handle on X, the ruling BJP alleged that Naxal insurgency in []

LONDON: India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council with the highest vote in its category at elections held at its Assembly in London for the 2025-26 biennium. Indias election in Category B on Friday falls under the collection of 10 states with the largest interest in international seaborne trade, alongside Australia, []

Hajin: The Annual Day of Rana Army Goodwill School (AGS) Hajin was celebrated with exceptional zeal and vibrancy on Saturday at the school premises, marking a memorable day for students, parents, and staff alike. This years celebration held special significance as Rana AGS Hajin proudly completed 20 years of excellence since its establishment, reflecting []

Srinagar,: A young girl allegedly set herself ablaze at Pratap Park here on Saturday afternoon. Eyewitnesses said , that the girl, in an apparent act of self-immolation, poured some inflammable substance on herself and set herself on fire, sending shockwaves through the crowded park area. Alert bystanders rushed for her rescue and doused the []

Srinagar: Asserting that the snowfall will remain the biggest factor driving tourist footfall in the Valley, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the year has posed challenges for the tourism sector. Talking to reporters here, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, said that wherever there are business-to-business engagements, the tourism industry stands to gain, []

Jammu:An army captian died due to suspected heart attack on Saturday at Khari area of Poonch district. Officials said that this morning an army captain namely Talib Hussain who was posted at Khari was found dead, suspected due to heart attack. He was shifted to a hospital for medico-legal formalities. Meanwhile, police have []

Srinagar: The ruling National Conference-led government is likely to go for a cabinet reshuffle and expansion in January 2026, sources disclosed. Sources said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah dropped broad hints of a cabinet expansion/ reshuffle during the two-day Central Working Committee meeting held in Srinagar on November 27 and 28. During the meeting, []

Srinagar: A pre-dawn fire damaged several rooms of the Outpatient Department (OPD) building of JVC Hospital, Bemina, Srinagar, on Saturday, officials said. The fire, which broke out around 6:10 am, caused damage to multiple faculty rooms and property on the first floor of the OPD block before being brought under control by the Fire and []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has said the cross-Line of Control (LoC) trade between the Union territory and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir constitutes intra-state trade under the GST Act, as PoK is legally a part of the territory of the erstwhile state of J&K. The Court was hearing writ petitions filed by traders who []

WEST PALM BEACH (US): President Donald Trump said Friday that he will be pardoning former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who in 2024 was convicted for drug trafficking and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison. The president explained his decision on social media by posting that according to many people that I []

JOHANNESBURG: President Cyril Ramaphosa said his US counterpart Donald Trumps announcement that South Africa will not be invited to the G20 during the Americas presidency was regrettable. Trump has continued with punitive measures despite efforts and numerous attempts by President Ramaphosa and his administration to reset the diplomatic relationship with the US, the presidency said []

JAMMU: Mahant Rohit Shastri, President, Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday. He was accompanied by Sunil Sharma, Vice President of the Trust. Mahant Rohit Shastri expressed gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor for his intervention in popularising Sanskrit language among the students of SKUAST Jammu. The Agriculture []

Textbook distribution in full swing across Kashmir SRINAGAR: Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK), Naseer Ahmad Wani, on Friday paid a surprise visit to the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), Bemina, to review the ongoing process of textbook distribution for students across the Kashmir division. During the inspection, the Director assessed the administrative []

AWANTIPORA: The International Centre for Spiritual Studies (ICSS), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised an Intra-University Srah Quiz aimed at deepening students engagement with the life and teachings of Prophet Muammad (PBUH). More than a hundred students registered and participated in the academic competition. The quiz was conducted in CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode []

Ambitious programme to empower students, uplift marginal communities, and nurture future leaders SRINAGAR: Saddam KIE (S.KIE) Coaching Institute, one of the Valleys most prominent and time-tested coaching institutions, announced the launch of its flagship scholarship programme SATHE in a press conference held today at its head office. The initiative has been described as the largest []

AWANTOPORA: The Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) and Kashmir Care Foundation (KCF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI), education, climate awareness, and innovation-driven development in Jammu & Kashmir. The signing ceremony was held at the IUST main campus and was presided over by Vice Chancellor IUST, Prof. []

PULWAMA: In a joint action by the Department of Geology & Mining, in coordination with Police, Revenue and Flood Control, a crackdown has been launched against illegal mining and unauthorized transportation of minerals across the district. Acting on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, multi-departmental enforcement teams have maintained strict surveillance at []

JAMMU: Secretary Transport Department, Avny Lavasa on Friday chaired a comprehensive monthly review meeting of the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD). The Secretary assessed the departmental performance and issued directions aimed at strengthening the public service delivery, regulatory enforcement and overall operational efficiency. The meeting was attended by Transport Commissioner, Vishesh Paul Mahajan, Managing Director, Abdul []

Reviews working of district judiciary KULGAM: Judge High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Administrative Judge for District Kulgam), Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, undertook an official visit to the District Court Complex Kulgam on Friday, during which he inaugurated the newly relocated Fast Track/Special Court (NIA) KulgamShopian and also reviewed and inspected the overall []

Distributes improved livestock breed, feed in Karnah SRINAGAR: In an effort to uplift rural livelihoods and conserve native livestock, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) organised a large-scale input distribution and awareness camp in the border areas of Karnah, Kupwara. The initiative was conducted by SKUAST-Ks Division of Animal Genetics and []

Calls for protecting traditional artisans SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Copper Association on Friday held a crucial meeting at Tanki Mohalla Nowhata to address the critical threat posed by machine-made copper items to the livelihoods of thousands of traditional copperware artisans and the future of the industry. The meeting was conducted by the President of the Kashmir []

Alleges officers appointed by Raj Bhavan act without consulting ministers; questions if a journalist was targeted for religion Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday hit out at the Lieutenant Governor administration, claiming that arbitrary transfers and the use of bulldozers by the Raj Bhavan are part of a conspiracy to malign the []

Calls for promoting regional literature for social harmony, national strength Jammu: Poets and writers must strengthen the unity, counter secessionist attempts to divide and radicalise youth in Kashmir valley, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday. He was speaking at the Kavi Sammelan organised by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, at General Zorawar Singh []

Jammu: A Hindu family in Jammu has come forward to gift a plot of land to a Muslim journalist whose house was demolished by civic authorities a day earlier. The Jammu administration had on Thursday demolished the home of Arfaz Ahmad Daing claiming it was built on encroached land, a charge the city-based journalist said []

Calls for enhancing quality, technology integration to improve learning outcomes Jammu: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the School Education Department to assess the progress and implementation of various initiatives aimed at improving teaching-learning outcomes in schools across all districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by []

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday said that ensuring justice for poor litigants is his top priority and he can sit till midnight in the court for them. The observations were made by the CJI, who was sitting alongside Justice Joymalya Bagchi, while dismissing a plea filed by a person named []

Militant associate arrested, explosives recovered Srinagar: In a major counter-terror operation, police in Awantipora, in coordination with security forces, busted a militant hideout linked to the proscribed outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and arrested an associate involved in supporting terrorists. Based on credible intelligence about terrorist presence in Naner Midoora, police, along with 42 RR and 180 []

Srinagar: In a significant crackdown on the narcotics trade, Srinagar Police attached a double-storey residential house along with 4 marlas of land, valued at approximately 75 lakhs, under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The property, located in Usmania Colony, Badamwari, Lal Bazar, is registered in the name of Arshid []

Budgam: Authorities on Friday ordered closure of Chadoora bridge in central Kashmirs Budgam district for traffic movement after experts declared it unsafe due to damage by recent floods. The bridge is a crucial link connecting Chadoora with Charar-i-Sharif, Yousmarg and Pulwama, and also provides vital access to three sub-district hospitals Chadoora, Nagam and Charar-i-Sharif. []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti criticised the demolition of a house of a journalist by the authorities in Jammu, saying the Union territory is suffering the brutal consequences of the National Conference (NC) governments decision to dismiss the partys anti-bulldozer bill in the assembly recently. These arent the homes of helpless Muslim []

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday said he will permanently pause migration from all third world countries and deport foreign nationals who are a security risk as his administration intensified crackdown on immigration in the wake of the killing of a National Guard member by an Afghan national. The Trump administration said it []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir on Friday said it has filed a chargesheet in a land fraud case, leading to the judicial custody of two accused. The accused have been identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat of Babapora Qazigund, Kulgam and Mohammad Yousuf Dar of Khandipahari, Harnag in Anantnag. The chargesheet []

CustodyThe Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has produced a chargesheet before the Honble Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Anantnag, against Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, son of Ali Mohammad Bhat, resident of Babapora Qazigund, Tehsil Devsar, District Kulgam, and Mohammad Yousuf Dar, son of Ghulam Ahmad Dar, resident of Khandipahari, Harnag, Anantnag. The case []

Focus on public issues, party strengthening initiatives SRINAGAR: The two-day Working Committee meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference commenced on Thursday at the party headquarters, Nawa-i-Subh, Srinagar. Chaired by Party President Dr. Farooq Abdullah, the session was attended by Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, along with all Working Committee members and []

Waqf Board synonymous with development & transformation SRINAGAR: A state-of-the-art Sheesh Khana was inaugurated by Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, the Chairperson of Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board at Dargah Hazratbal in Srinagar on Thursday. WaqfChairperson was accompanied by the Board member Dr Ghulam Nabi Haleem, Executive Magistrate of the Board Ishtiyaq Mohiuddin, Imam of Hazratbal []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Thursday inspected the progress of ongoing construction works for the new building for Tehsil Office Eidgah, aimed at modernizing and augmenting the revenue setup to enhance public service delivery. The DC was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; []

SRINAGAR: In its continued crackdown against drug menace, police in Shopian recovered 1.2 kg cannabis from a residential house in Zainapora. Acting on specific information, Police Station Zainapora registered a case under FIR No. 117/2025 of NDPS Act and obtained a search warrant from the Honble Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate 1st Class Shopian. Subsequently, []

SRINAGAR: Police in Awantipora has sought help of general public in identifying a male dead body recovered from Dry Canal. On 27th November 2025 at 1600 hours, an unidentified male dead body approximately 25-30 years of age, was found at Gagribal Padgampora in dry canal, police said in a statement. Anybody having any information regarding []

SRINAGAR: Fulfilling election commitment, MLA Zadibal and Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, on Thursday laid the foundation stone for a long-awaited bridge that will provide dignified and reliable connectivity to over 40,000 residents of Mir Behri Dal. The 42.59 lakh project will connect Moti Mohalla, Kani Kachi, Nishat, Naidyar, Chowdhary Bagh, Gurpora, and several other habitations []

SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmirs (KU) annual youth festival Sonzal-2025, organised by the Division of Youth Affairs under the aegis of Department of Students Welfare (DSW), concluded with a valedictory and prize distribution ceremony on Thursday. Held at the varsitys Convocation Complex, the event marked the closure of a week-long showcase of student talent and []

Says students our priority, reviews infrastructure, exam centres SRINAGAR: Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Naseer Ahmad Wani on Thursday undertook an extensive tour of Baramulla and Kupwara districts to review academic activities, interact with students and teachers, and assess infrastructural and examination arrangements in government schools. During the visit, Wani attended classroom teaching in various []