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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Singh for approving Strategic Investment Plans worth Rs 475.41 crore to upgrade Industrial Training Institute (ITI) clusters in the Union Territory under the PM-SETU initiative. The Chief Ministers Office announced the development []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the transfer of 671 kanals of land in Samba to the Industries and Commerce Department for developing a Plug-and-Play Industrial Park under the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA). The project aims to provide ready-to-use industrial infrastructure, essential services and streamlined approval processes to help businesses establish operations []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has implemented a revised power curtailment schedule across the Kashmir Valley from October 17, with the duration of scheduled outages varying according to feeder categories and their operational status. The schedule covers feeders under various Sub-Transmission Divisions (STDs) across the Valley, including Srinagar, Pulwama, Bijbehara, Ganderbal, Anantnag, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has constituted a grievance-cum-monitoring cell to address complaints, queries and other examination-related issues during the forthcoming annual examinations. The cell will register grievances, ensure their timely disposal and initiate corrective action wherever necessary. It will function under the direct supervision of the Secretary, JKBOSE, according []

SRINAGAR: The Power Development Department (PDD) is all set to announce a new Load Curtailment Plan (LCP) for consumers in the Kashmir division, which will include extra hours of load shedding in the high AT&C losses. An official informed that the local DISCOM, Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) is likely to announce a revised []

SRINAGAR: With the onset of pre-winters, Kashmir is reeling under power deficiency of nearly 300 MWsthus raising a question on the regions preparedness for upcoming peak winters. An official informed that, In Kashmir, the power demand nowadays remains around 1350 Megawatts (MW). He said, During the peak hours, we generally nowadays have a power demand []

SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday called on the administration to address the recruitment concerns of agriculture graduates who have been staging a peaceful protest for 27 days. Mufti urged the government to review SRO-433 and SRO-442, which govern the Agriculture Extension Officer (AEO) and Junior Agriculture Extension Officer (JAEO) []

SRINAGAR: A 19-year-old girl, who was injured in a motorcycle accident in Ladakh, succumbed to her injuries at Srinagar hospital on Saturday, 55 days after the accident, officials said. An official said that the girl was referred to Srinagar hospital from District Hospital Leh on August 23 in critical condition. He said the girl was []

SRINAGAR: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir has arrested a Baramulla resident and seized 266 grams of heroin during an operation near Fruit Mandi in Parimpora, Srinagar, officials said on Saturday. The accused, identified as Mohammad Rastum Lone, a resident of Limber in Baramulla district, was apprehended following specific information about suspected narcotics-related activities in []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday laid the foundation stones for two water reservoirs at Barchay and Apati in Sodh tehsil of Kargil district, with a combined storage capacity of 6070 lakh litres, to address water scarcity affecting agriculture and rural livelihoods. The reservoirs are being developed under Project Him Sarovar []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Mahila Congress workers staged a protest in Srinagar on Saturday, demanding action against senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, opposing alleged voter deletions and seeking justice in the 2022 murder of Ankita Bhandari in Uttarakhand. Scores of women activists gathered at the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters on MA []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has dismissed a petition challenging an order allowing two defendants to contest a Rs 1.35-crore recovery suit unconditionally, holding that their claim that the disputed Rawalpora land was State property raised genuine issues requiring a trial. Justice Rajnesh Oswal, while delivering the judgment on October 14, upheld []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has shifted three examination centres in Budgam district for students appearing in the Annual Regular 2026 examinations of Classes 10, 11 and 12 scheduled for October-November. According to a notification issued by the boards Sub Office Budgam, the changes affect examination centre numbers 117018, 217010 []

SRINAGAR: In a first-of-its-kind collective religious initiative, more than 70 major Friday congregations across Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh responded to the call of the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema Jammu and Kashmir (MMU) by delivering sermons on the common theme of Imaan (faith) on Friday, October 16. The coordinated effort brought together religious institutions representing different schools of []

SRINAGAR: The Centre has approved Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) worth Rs 475.41 crore under the PM-SETU initiative to modernise two Industrial Training Institute (ITI) clusters in Jammu and Kashmir, with Rs 240 crore earmarked for the Jammu cluster and Rs 235.41 crore for the Srinagar cluster. Chief Minister has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister @narendramodi []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Police Headquarters has adjusted six IPS officers of the AGMUT cadre to different positions in Jammu and Kashmir and ordered the transfer and posting of 12 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) with immediate effect. According to Police Order No. 2897 of 2026, dated October 17, the six IPS officers of []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has ruled that eligible ad hoc, contractual and consolidated employees covered by the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Special Provisions) Act, 2010, become entitled to regularisation once they fulfil the statutory conditions, and that the government cannot arbitrarily postpone the benefit until a formal regularisation order is []

SRINAGAR: The Government of India has sanctioned a non-productivity-linked ad-hoc bonus equivalent to 30 days emoluments for eligible Central Government employees for the accounting year 2025-26, with the calculation ceiling fixed at Rs 7,000 per month. The Ministry of Finances Department of Expenditure issued an office memorandum on October 15, 2026, conveying the Presidents sanction []

SRINAGAR: Police have solved a house theft case in Bijbehara area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district by arresting the accused and recovering stolen gold jewellery worth approximately Rs 2 lakh, officials said on Saturday. The case was registered on October 5 after Safe Farooqi, son of Farooq Ahmad and a resident of Veer, lodged a []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Under-19s defeated Tamil Nadu by six wickets in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy Elite Group Stage match in Chandigarh on Friday, chasing down a target of 239 with six wickets in hand. Tamil Nadu were bowled out for 238 in 47.1 overs at Cricket Stadium, Sector 16, before J&K reached 239 for []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police have cautioned people against ClickFix cyberattacks, in which fraudsters use fake CAPTCHA prompts, browser error messages and bogus verification or software update pages to trick users into executing malicious commands. According to the advisory, cybercriminals use deceptive messages such as Im not a robot, Click here to fix the issue []

SRINAGAR: All 24 Indian seafarers aboard two vessels involved in separate incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and Romania are safe, with no injuries or fatalities reported, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has said. Sonowal said in a social media post that crude oil tanker MT ST 3, carrying 15 Indian []

SRINAGAR: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) is likely to remain slow at several stretches on Saturday due to single-lane road conditions, ongoing construction work and the movement of nomadic herds, the Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police said. In its traffic advisory for October 17, the Traffic Police Headquarters said very slow movement was []

SRINAGAR: Hammad Altaf Hafiz, a fifth-semester BA LLB student at the University of Kashmirs School of Law, has won the ILTN Vibecode Laws Vibethon 2026 with CourtSync, a legal-technology platform designed to help lawyers track cases, monitor court proceedings and manage hearing schedules. Hafiz received a cash prize of Rs 75,000 and an internship []

SRNAGAR: Ladakhs Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have rejected the draft proposals submitted by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on constitutional safeguards and the structure of a proposed Union Territory-level elected body, citing a wide gap between the Centres offer and their demands. The decision follows a meeting between []

SRINAGAR: Traffic Police City Srinagar on Friday announced that the Paddle for Peace event scheduled for October 18, 2026, has been postponed, withdrawing the traffic advisory issued in connection with the event. In a statement, the Traffic Police said the notified traffic restrictions would not be imposed following the postponement. Earlier, the Traffic Police had []

SRINAGAR: Security forces on Friday evening recovered and destroyed an improvised explosive device (IED) during an anti-terror operation in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district. Officials said joint teams of the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, with assistance from intelligence agencies, conducted the operation in the Thungwali area of Kandi, []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) has ordered an inquiry into the death of a pregnant woman from Gurez in north Kashmirs Bandipora district, asking a four-member committee to determine whether medical negligence was involved. Haseena Begum, wife of Showkat Ahmad Lone and a resident of Mazgund village in Tulail, died on October []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered the transfer and posting of 27 officers as In-charge Administrative Officers across various departments and offices in the Union Territory. According to an order issued by the Jammu and Kashmir General Administration Department (GAD), the transfers and postings have been ordered with immediate effect. As per []

SRINAGAR: A 45-year-old man from Bemina died after suffering a heart attack while riding his scooty near Karan Nagar in Srinagar on Friday, officials said. An official said that the man collapsed on the road near the cremation ground crossing in Karan Nagar. Locals spotted him lying unconscious and shifted him to SMHS Hospital Srinagar, []

SRINAGAR: The Department of Animal Husbandry, Ganderbal, has issued a public awareness advisory on Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), urging livestock owners to report suspected cases immediately, prevent infected cattle from mixing with healthy animals and avoid moving livestock from affected areas. The advisory follows an outbreak reported last month, when more than 350 cattle were []

SRINAGAR: The Ladakh administration on Friday notified five new tehsils covering 31 revenue villages across five districts of the Union Territory, while transferring the powers of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Durbuk, to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Durbuk. Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena announced the creation of the five tehsils on X, saying the move []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed Chief Education Officers (CEOs) across the Union Territory to implement the 10 Bagless Days initiative in government schools for students of Classes 6 to 8, with a focus on practical learning, vocational skills and exposure to local occupations. In a communication dated October 14, 2026, the Directorate []

SRINAGAR: A mini-bus travelling from Udhampur to Dhandal skidded off the road and fell into a ditch near Johnu in Udhampur district on Thursday, leaving several passengers injured, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said. The injured were shifted to the Associated Hospital of Government Medical College (GMC), Udhampur, for treatment. No fatalities had been reported, the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday appointed 2007-batch IAS officer Govind Jaiswal as Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, while assigning him additional charge as Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board. The appointment was notified through Government Order No. 1649-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department on October []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday ordered the posting of two Junior Scale Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers as Assistant Directors in the Tourism Department with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 129-JK (TSM) of 2026, issued by the Tourism Department, Basharat Mehmood has been posted as Assistant Director Tourism []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has notified the retirement of 160 non-gazetted teaching officials of the Kashmir Division on attaining the age of 60, with the retirement schedule covering employees who have already retired as well as those due to superannuate up to November 2027. The notification, issued by the Director of []

LSRINAGAR: Showcasing Ladakhs rich cultural heritage and centuries-old artisanal traditions, a dedicated stall featuring the regions world-renowned Pashmina, traditional shawls, handwoven textiles, intricate embroidery and indigenous handicrafts has been set up at Lakm Fashion Week, being held at The Taj, New Delhi, from October 13 to 18. At the heart of Ladakh Pashmina lies the []

byAqib Rehman For White Cane Safety Day 2026, read why the society must shift from viewing the white cane as a symbol of helplessness to recognising it as a statement of independence and autonomy. October 15 is observed as White Cane Safety Day across the world to recognise the experiences and achievements of blind and []

SRINAGAR: A motorcyclist was killed after his bike was hit by another vehicle on the Jammu National Highway near Kunjwani on Wednesday night, officials said. An official said that the accident took place late Wednesday night when a motorcyclist was hit by another vehicle on the Jammu National Highway near Kunjwani. He said the motorcyclist []

SRINAGAR: Northern Railway has announced eight festival special train services linking Jammu Division with major destinations, including New Delhi, Varanasi and Chhapra in Bihar, to accommodate increased passenger demand during the festive season. According to railway officials, the services will operate on specified dates in October and November, with some extending into December. The additional []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police have urged people to remain alert to possible cyber fraud during suspicious video calls and online interviews, warning against following strangers instructions to perform facial movements or read out text on camera. In a public advisory, the police cautioned people against sharing personal, financial or identity-related information with strangers and []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the newly notified Homestay Policy 2026 would help expand tourist accommodation, promote local entrepreneurship and create livelihood opportunities, particularly in rural, border, heritage and emerging tourist destinations. The policy, approved by the Council of Ministers chaired by the Chief Minister, introduces a simplified registration []

SRINAGAR: Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir began their Ranji Trophy 202627 campaign with a draw against Madhya Pradesh at the Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, but the visitors secured the points advantage by taking a 76-run first-innings lead. Chasing a target of 326 after Madhya Pradesh declared their second innings at 249 for six, J&K []

SRINAGAR: With the onset of pre-winters, Jammu and Kashmir imports nearly 84 percent of power from other states even as the Union Territory generates nearly 370 Megawatts (MWs) from its local stations. The official figures reveal that the Union Territory was importing nearly 2000 MWs of power from other states and UTs. Top officials informed []

SRINAGAR: Two youths were seriously injured in a collision between a motorcycle and a JCB machine on the Rajouri-Kotranka road in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday evening, with one of them reportedly suffering an amputation of a leg. The injured youths, identified as Sher Ahmad and Shabir Ahmad, are residents of the Mahore area. Both []

SRINAGAR: A man was injured in a bear attack in Parigam area of south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that the man was attacked by a wild bear in Parigam. He said the injured man was shifted to hospital, where he was identified as Muzaffar Ahmad Ganie, son of Mohammad []

SRINAGAR:The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified the Homestay Policy 2026, providing for simplified registration, financial assistance and residential utility tariffs to encourage local households to offer tourist accommodation and expand tourism to rural, border, heritage and emerging destinations. The policy, approved by the Council of Ministers, aims to increase lodging capacity, generate livelihood opportunities []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir will host nine sporting events between October 15 and December 27, with around 300 athletes and officials expected to take part, Director General Youth Services and Sports Anuradha Gupta said. The events will include under-17 Wushu and Taekwondo competitions in Ganderbal from October 15 to 27, while Jammu will host under-17 []

SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir police in central kashmirs Ganderbal district on wednesday have transferred two probationary Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs) and posted them as Station House Officers (SHOs) at Sonamarg and Gund police stations with immediate effect. According to an order issued by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ganderbal Harshal Rajesh Mahajan on October 14, []