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Srinagar, Sep 11: US President Donald Trump rejected a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to order strikes against Yemens Iran-backed Houthis, Axios reported, citing two US officials. MBS called Trump twice on Thursday, urging US military action as Houthi forces advanced towards the strategic Bab el-Mandeb shipping chokepoint, the report said. US officials said the Trump administration currently has no plans to intervene directly against the Houthis. The development comes as the

Srinagar, Sep 09: Jammu and Kashmir Police said it has busted a terror module associated with the banned terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), allegedly run by an ex-terrorist operating in hybrid mode in north Kashmirs Handwara. In a statement, an official spokesperson said that Handwara Police received reliable information regarding the activities of an ex-terrorist who was operating as a hybrid terrorist as part of a module of the banned terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) i

Srinagar, Sep 09: Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Wednesday said that weather will remain generally dry in Jammu and Kashmir for the next 12 days with brief spells of rain at isolated to scattered places. As per the forecast, September 9-12 will remain generally dry with brief spell of rain at isolated places, while September 13-16 may see brief spell of rain/thundershower at scattered places towards early morning and afternoon hours. From September 17-20, weather is expected to remain general

Srinagar, Sep 09: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday administered the oath of office to Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati as Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. LG Saxena- who has been appointed to discharge the functions of J&K LG during Manoj Sinhas leave -administered the oath at the Shalimar auditorium of ShereKashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Kashmir. The ceremony began with the rendition of the national song, follo

Jammu, Sep 09: A 32-year-old man died after he allegedly fell unconscious at a border police post in R S Pura sector near here early Wednesday, official sources said. The deceased, Uttam Chand, a resident of Rakh village, was called to the Chakroi police post following a complaint filed by a woman neighbour over a property dispute, the sources said quoting the preliminary information. They said the individual fell unconscious and was subsequently taken to the Sub-district Hospital R S Pura at ar

Srinagar, Sep 8:Eight days after launching their strike over the long-pending demand for enhancement of their stipend, the J&K medical interns today agreed to resume duties after government assurance that the issue would be fixed within 30 days.On August 31, the MBBS interns from across J&K Government Medical Colleges had intensified their agitation over the long-pending demand for revision of their stipend. They protested in the form of sit-ins, exhibited banners and placards and spoke about ho

Srinagar, Sep 07: Airport operations at Amritsar Airport were suspended from around 9:50 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. after drones were spotted across the airfield, officials said on Monday morning. The officials said the suspension orders were issued after the Indian Air Force spotted drones across the airfield and conveyed the same to the concerned Air Traffic Control (ATC). Airport Director Anirudh Kumar Sharma said, At approximately 9:45 p.m., the Air Traffic Control (ATC) unit received a report from

Srinagar, Sep 4: One terrorist was killed and an AK rifle along with other war-like stores were recovered during an ongoing joint operation in the Ashdar Gali area of Budgam, Army said on Friday. The operation was launched by the Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area. The Armys Chinar Corps said in a post on X that a joint search operation was launched in the general area of Ashdar Gali under Operation ASHDAR. Accordi

Srinagar, Sep 4: The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has sought the urgent intervention of the Chief Secretary, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, for the protection and conservation of the Guryul Ravine, a site of exceptional geological and palaeontological significance recognised by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) as a Geoheritage Site of National Importance. In a formal communication addressed to the Chief Secretary, EPG has sought an action-taken status on the steps taken by the Governme

Srinagar, Sep 4: A delegation of protesting interns met Health Minister Sakina Itoo and the Chief Ministers Advisor to discuss their long-pending demand and apprise them of the concerns being faced by intern doctors. During the meeting, the Health Minister, according to the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), asked the interns to give the government one months time to address the stipend issue. However, the protesting interns rejected the proposed timeframe and maintained that the strike wou

New Delhi, Sep 3:India and Belgium on Thursday vowed to expand cooperation in trade, defence, critical minerals, clean energy and technologies following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's wide-ranging talks with his Belgian counterpart Bart De Wever. In his media statement, Modi highlighted India's 7.8 percent economic growth in the last quarter and framed the country's rise as a source of confidence and new opportunities for the world. The Belgian prime minister described the conclusion of the Indi

Srinagar, Sep 3:What was announced as a one-day shutdown for desilting at the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project has turned into a prolonged outage, with its 450-MW Stage-I remaining non-operational for the 18th day amid heavy accumulation of silt at the gates. The prolonged shutdown has effectively reduced generation at the 900-MW Baglihar project by half, leaving only Stage-II, with a capacity of 450 MW, in operation. Desilting and silt-flushing operations at Baglihar began on August 18. Whi

Srinagar, Sep 3: The Centre on Thursday reviewed the preparedness of Jammu and Kashmir and four Himalayan states for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and snow avalanches, focusing on vulnerable sites, early warning, evacuation and response. The meeting came in the wake of the Nepal-Tibet glacier disaster that killed more than 1000 people and left over 2000 missing. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired the meeting in New Delhi. It was attended by the chief secretaries and State Disaster

Srinagar, Sep 2:Why should I resign? Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday, hitting back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)s demand for his resignation, while accusing the J&K administration and police of applying different standards to protests by the National Conference (NC) and the BJP. CM Omar alleged that while BJP leaders were facilitated during their march towards the civil secretariat, NC leaders and workers were brutally repressed when they attempted to march towards the BJP h

Srinagar, Aug 31: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience a spell of rain over the next 24 to 48 hours, with the Meteorological Department forecasting brief intense showers and gusty winds and warning of possible landslides, mudslides and flash floods in vulnerable areas. Director of the Meteorological Department J&K, Mukhtar Ahmad, said weather conditions are expected to become somewhat unsettled from Monday late afternoon and evening, with the Jammu division likely to witness more significan

Srinagar, Aug 31: MBBS and BDS interns staged peaceful demonstrations at various government medical institutions across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, demanding an increase in their internship stipend. The protests were held at Government Medical Colleges and SKIMS Bemina, among other institutions, where interns gathered and raised slogans in support of their demand for a revision of the stipend paid during the compulsory internship period. The protesting interns said they work long hours and unde

Srinagar, Aug 31: Green spaces can help cities fight rising heat, but simply adding more green cover may not be enough. A new study from Lucknow suggests that the size, vegetation condition and surroundings of green patches can determine how much they cool the urban landscape. The study, published in Discover Cities, examined 456 urban and peri-urban green patches in Lucknow using satellite observations from 2019 and 2024. The researchers found that green patches were generally cooler than adjac

Jammu, Aug 31: An ex-serviceman was killed after his throat was slit by a Chinese kite string while he was travelling through the Ring Road here, officials said on Monday. Naib Subedar (Retd) Lakhvinder Singh sustained critical injuries after coming into contact with the killer string while passing through Bishnah area on a two-wheeler late Sunday, the officials said. They said the retired soldier was immediately shifted to a hospital where he succumbed to injuries. Singh was returning to his ho

Lahore, Aug 30: Pakistan's human rights body has said the state resorted to disproportionate use of force against protesters in the PoK and raised serious questions about the credibility of the electoral process marred with violence and allegations of massive rigging. A report by the fact finding mission of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) released on Saturday attributed the unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to longstanding political and socio-economic grievances, instituti

Srinagar, Aug 30:The proposed expansion of Srinagar International Airport Civil Enclave, involving an estimated investment of Rs 1667 crore, is expected to substantially increase the passenger-handling capacity of the Valleys main airport, while a separate proposal to examine the feasibility of an airport or an alternative aviation facility in Katra has also been put forward. The details were submitted by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and placed before

Srinagar, Aug 30:After years of waiting and scores of representations, and despite a government committee recommending an increase, medical interns have been pushed to wall to start a strike from August 31. MBBS and BDS interns across J&K are set to begin an indefinite strike from Monday, August 31, withdrawing their services from all hospitals. They are demanding revision of their monthly stipend from the existing Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000. The strike is the latest escalation in an unmet demand t

Srinagar, Aug 30:Businesses and businessmen in Jammu and Kashmir are seeking a comprehensive one-time settlement (OTS) scheme on the lines of the State Bank of Indias 2020 framework, arguing that more than three decades of disruption have left enterprises struggling with legacy debt despite repeated restructuring and relief measures. Business chambers across Kashmir have called for authorities to facilitate a broader settlement mechanism with J&K Bank, saying borrowers have operated under extrao

Srinagar, Aug 30:Underscoring that there is a clear distinction between President or the Governors power under Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution and J&K Banks Managing Director (MD) and CEOs power under Clause 12.29 of the Officers Service Manual (OSM), the High Court of J&K and Ladakh has quashed the dismissal of a J&K Banks Officer. In response to a plea which it allowed, a bench of Justice Sanjay Dhar, held that the bank could not invoke Clause 12.29 of OSM to terminate an employee witho

Srinagar, Aug 30:Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a sharp decline in several key indicators of terrorism and violence, with stone-pelting incidents dropping by 98.6 percent and youth recruitment into terrorism has also declined by 99 percent between 2018 and 2025. The NITI Aayog figures produced on significant improvement in Law and Order compares compares key security indicators between 2018 and 2025 and points to a substantial reduction in violence-related incidents across J&K. As per the figur

Srinagar, Aug 30:The deadly August 26 flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have drawn attention to a high-altitude hazard that can unleash destructive floods without a glacial lake - the sudden failure of glacier ice, rock and debris on an unstable slope. The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) said satellite analysis showed a high-magnitude glacier-rock collapse, or ice-rock avalanche, entering Lende Khola, a tributary of the Bhote Koshi river, before turning

Leh, Aug 30: Ladakh Director General of Police (DGP) Anand Jain has emphasized the need for close cooperation, coordination and synergy among all stakeholders to ensure peace, security and stability in the sensitive border areas of the Union Territory. The Ladakh Police chief made the remarks during his visit to the vibrant village of Chumur, where he paid homage at a local monastery and interacted with security personnel deployed in the border area, before concluding his three-day tour of Chang

Srinagar, Aug 29: Alkhuddam Hajj & Umrah Services, which has been serving pilgrims from across India with a special focus on Jammu and Kashmir, has secured its place in the Category-1 eligible list for Hajj 2026, the organisation said. The development marks a significant step forward for the company after a four-year period during which it was unable to secure eligibility under the revised cluster-based arrangements introduced under the new Hajj policy. The company said it was recognised as a St

Srinagar, Aug 28:Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness a major transformation in its power landscape, with the government charting a comprehensive, time-bound roadmap to raise its operational hydropower generation capacity to 10,969.65 MW by December 2035, more than three times the present installed capacity of 3540.15 MW. The ambitious roadmap, aimed at strengthening energy security, reducing dependence on external power and creating the foundation for long-term economic growth, was reviewed in d

Srinagar, Aug 28:The industrial sector has challenged the Jammu and Kashmir Electricity Regulatory Commissions revised power tariff, questioning how an increase of nearly 10 percent was imposed on industrial consumers when the tariff proposal placed before stakeholders had envisaged a 5 percent across-the-board hike. The challenge has been made through a 17-page review petition filed before the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) against Order No 06 of 2026 dated August 20, which revi

Srinagar, Aug 28: The 57-day annual Amarnath Yatra 2026 concluded Friday with the traditional Samapan Puja at the Amarnath Cave shrine, coinciding with Shravan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan. Chhari Mubarak, the holy mace of lord Shiva, reached the 3880-metre-high shrine for the traditional Pujan and Darshan. It was installed inside the cave amid prayers and Vedic chanting. Mahant Deependra Giri, custodian of the holy mace, led the rituals. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performed the Samapan Puja

Srinagar, Aug 28:Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar on Friday said that anti-terror operations remain the first priority of J&K Police, even as he used his first ground visit after taking charge to review inter-agency coordination and seek public cooperation during large Friday congregations at Hazratbal. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of his assessment in Srinagar, including at Hazratbal, Sujit Kumar said the operational focus had not shifted with the change of

Jammu, Aug 28: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Friday said that the third Vande Bharat train between Jammu and Srinagar will be launched soon, terming it a major development for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. In a video message, Singh said that the Ministry of Railways has also approved a halt at Udhampur following a demand raised by the public. He said the approval for the Udhampur halt was particularly significant as it was earlier

Srinagar, Aug 27:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday ordered a major reshuffle in the police administration, appointing senior IPS officer M K Sinha as the new Additional Director General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), J&K, while Sujit Kumar has been posted as Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, as part of a wider transfer and posting of 14 senior IPS and JKPS officers. The changes are part of a wider reshuffle involving 14 senior IPS and JKPS officers and

Srinagar, Aug 27:Kashmir's summer is set to end with a brief heat spell, as the Meteorological (MeT) Department forecasts temperatures to rise toward 35 degrees Celsius in the Valley plains over the next few days. Friday and Saturday are expected to be the hottest days. Srinagar recorded 32.9 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Kupwara recorded 33.3 degrees Celsius and Qazigund 32 degrees Celsius. Kokernag recorded 31.7 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam 27 degrees Celsius and Gulmarg 24 degrees Celsius. Jammu

Pulwamas vital roads have developed several potholes, making commuting difficult for people. Drivers say passenger vehicles are getting damaged, while the rough ride through the potholes is also causing body aches. The damaged roads have further increased the risk of accidents. Report: Arjumand Wani