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Srinagar, Oct 27: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi on Tuesday questioned PDP president Mehbooba Muftis praise of former prime ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi on Accession Day, accusing her of overlooking decisions taken during their tenures that, he said, altered Jammu and Kashmirs political status. In a statement, Inam asked Mehbooba to explain her endorsement of the Congress leaders legacy, referring to the arrest of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in 1953 during

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): The Government of India will introduce a concessional annual pass for eligible non-commercial vehicle owners living within 20 km of National Highway fee plazas from November 1, 2026, allowing them to commute through designated toll plazas at a fixed annual fee of Rs 1,500 or Rs 3,000, depending on the location of the plaza. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said the initiative aims to make travel more economical for residents living near toll plazas

Srinagar, October 27: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, administered the Integrity Pledge to officers and officials at the Divisional Commissioners Office in Srinagar as part of the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026. The pledge-taking ceremony reaffirmed the administrations commitment to promoting integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in public service. Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Basharat Qayoom; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay

Srinagar, Oct 27: The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) has extended its full support to the postgraduate (PG) residents of Government Medical College (GMC), Handwara, who are set to begin a peaceful protest on Wednesday, October 28, demanding a long-pending hike in their stipends. AIMSA stands firmly with the PG residents in their legitimate demand for fair and adequate stipends and urges the Jammu & Kashmir Government to address the issue without further delay. Dr Mohammad Momin K

Srinagar, October 27: The Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge-sheet before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against a Delhi-based investment programmes alleged director for allegedly cheating 12 Kashmir residents of 16.78 lakh through a purported foreign exchange (Forex) investment scheme. The accused, identified as Sunil Singh, son of Arjun Singh and a resident of Pratap Vihar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, has been charge-sheeted in connection with FI

Srinagar, Oct 27: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally dry weather conditions over the coming days, with no significant weather activity expected till November 6, according to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar. As per the latest forecast, weather is expected to remain generally dry on October 27 and 28. On October 29, a brief spell of light rain and light snowfall over higher reaches is possible at scattered to many places, particularly towards the late afternoon and evening. On Oct

Srinagar, Oct 27 : National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday appointed senior party leader and Eidgah MLA Mubarak Gul as the party's General Secretary, shortly after the former Assembly Speaker publicly expressed disappointment over his exclusion from the expanded Council of Ministers headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The development came within hours of four National Conference legislators taking oath as ministers at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar, bringing an end to weeks of sp

Srinagar, Oct 27: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly inducted Ministers of the Jammu & Kashmir Council of Ministers at a swearing-in ceremony held at Lok Bhavan on Tuesday. The Chief Minister, Shri Omar Abdullah, was also present on the occasion. The Lieutenant Governor administered the oath to MLAs Shri Ali Mohammad Sagar, Shri Altaf Ahmad Wani, Ms Shamim Firdous, and Shri Saifullah Mir as Ministers. The ceremony was attended by Speake

Srinagar, Oct 27: Member of Parliament Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan congratulated Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and all members of the newly constituted Cabinet, expressing hope that the new team will fulfil the aspirations and expectations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. In his congratulatory message, Ramzan expressed confidence that the Cabinet would work with dedication, sincerity and a strong sense of responsibility to address public concerns and ease the hardships faced by the people. He emph

Srinagar, Oct 27 : Congress MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone on Tuesday said fulfilling promises made to the people should be the governments priority, asserting that the focus should not be on who has been inducted into the Council of Ministers and who has been left disappointed. Speaking after the swearing-in of ministers, Lone, said it is natural for legislators to aspire to serve people in ministerial positions, but everyone could not be accommodated in the Cabinet. It is obvious that they expect to ser

Srinagar, Oct 27 : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday administered the oath of office to four ministers in Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led government, expanding the Council of Ministers nearly a year after the National Conference-led alliance came to power in the Union Territory. National Conference leaders Ali Mohammad Sagar, Shamima Firdous, Mir Saifullah and Altaf Kaloo were inducted into the Council of Ministers at the swearing-in ceremony attended by Chief Ministe

Srinagar, October 24 : Singer Qazi Touqeer has become an internet sensation ever since he appeared on Bigg Boss 20. Viewers of the show are well aware of his entertaining personality, as he has added 'chaar chand' to the show with his lively stint. And the best part? His fans, who watched and supported him on Fame Gurukul 21 years ago, are perhaps the happiest to see Qazis success today. For them, it is more than just a comeback; it is his return to the spotlight and media attention after nearly

Srinagar, Oct 26: Member of Parliament Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan has taken up the plight of Kashmiri Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and the Indian Consulate in Jeddah, seeking urgent arrangements for their safe return. Ramzan spoke to Jaishankar and also raised the matter with Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, Consul General of India in Jeddah, urging immediate intervention as stranded pilgrims continue to face financial and medical difficulties. Expressi

Srinagar, Oct 26: As part of the nationwide observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, Crime Branch J&K organised a pledge-taking ceremony at Crime Headquarters, J&K, Srinagar. On the occasion, Sarah Rizvi, IPS, IGP Crime J&K, administered the Integrity Pledge to the officers and officials, reaffirming their commitment to upholding honesty, integrity and ethical conduct in every sphere of duty and working collectively towards building a corruption-free society.

Anantnag, Oct 26 : Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Anantnag Police intensified its efforts to curb the drug menace across the district. During a series of operations, police teams apprehended seven persons, registered eight cases under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, seized one vehicle and recovered over 7.86 kilograms of contraband substances. During the operations, a police party from Police Station Anantnag apprehended Sareer Ahmad Bha

Srinagar, October 26: Several vehicles in Congress leader Rahul Gandhis convoy, including five cars and an ambulance, collided on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradeshs Sultanpur district on Monday, according to media reports. The accident reportedly took place near the 91-kilometre milestone in the Haliyapur area. Several Congress workers, party office-bearers and security personnel were reportedly injured in the collision. Rahul Gandhi was safe and remained unhurt in the incident, media r

Srinagar, Oct 26: Shopian was the coldest place in Kashmir Valley, recording a minimum temperature of minus 0.1 degrees Celsius, while Leh in Ladakh recorded a low of minus 4.1 degrees Celsius, according to data accessed by the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO). Among the major tourist destinations, Pahalgam recorded a minimum temperature of 0.2 degrees Celsius, while Gulmarg and Sonamarg recorded lows of 0.6 and 0.5 degrees Celsius, respectively. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of

Plenty of carmakers have arrived in the Indian market with significant fanfare, only to leave quietly a few years later. Showrooms open in premium locations, television marketing spend increases rapidly, initial launch bookings look healthy, and then the badge vanishes from price lists entirely. Interestingly, the core product is rarely the sole reason for this departure. Something much slower and decidedly less glamorous usually determines whether a brand sticks around for twenty years or packs