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SRINAGAR: Police and the Sub-Divisional Administration Khansahib on Friday launched a joint enforcement drive against illegal brick kilns operating without mandatory permissions and clearances in various areas of the sub-division. The operation was led by SDM Khansahib Jahangir Ahmad Giri and SDPO Khansahib Sakib Gani, along with Tehsildar Khansahib Moin Azhar Kakroo, concerned SHOs and []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally hot and humid conditions over the coming days, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers expected at scattered places, the Meteorological Centre said. The weather activity is forecast to increase slightly between August 29 and 31, when light to moderate rain and thundershowers may occur at []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq on Friday described the devastation in Nepal and other parts of the Himalayan region as a warning for Jammu and Kashmir, urging authorities and the public to reconsider development practices that could increase environmental risks in the fragile mountain ecosystem. Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid []

SRINAGAR: Eighty-four Indian nationals have been rescued so far in Nepal following the devastating flash floods, while contact with around 290 others remains unestablished, the Ministry of External Affairs said. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the rescued Indians include 63 workers associated with the Trishuli-1 power project and 21 people from Tamil Nadu He said []

SRINAGAR : The death toll from devastating flash floods triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border rose to 392 on Thursday, while nearly 1,500 people remained missing on both sides of the border as rescue teams raced to reach affected areas. Of the total fatalities, 389 were reported in Nepal and three in []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) workers held separate protests in Pulwama and Shopian districts of south Kashmirs on Thursday against the proposed 6.83 per cent increase in electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir, demanding that the hike be withdrawn and the government honour its electoral commitments. In Pulwama, the protest was held at the district []

SRINAGAR: Temperatures are likely to rise further across Kashmir over the next few days, with the plains, including Srinagar, expected to experience heatwave-like conditions and maximum temperatures approaching 35 degrees Celsius, according to a Kashmir weather forecaster. Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 32.7 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, while Kupwara recorded 32.3 degrees Celsius and []

SRINAGAR: The State Executive Committee (SEC) of the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRR&R) on Tuesday approved a Rs 664.54 crore disaster recovery package for Jammu and Kashmir, including the reconstruction of 8,804 fully and severely damaged houses and 1,227 infrastructure works. The decision was taken at the third meeting of the []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday greeted people on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), calling for a renewed commitment to peace, compassion, equality and justice. In separate messages, the two leaders said the occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on the []

SRINAGAR: The annual Kousar Nag Yatra-2026 concluded on Monday after more than 800 devotees from different parts of Reasi district participated in the three-day pilgrimage, with the administration maintaining elaborate arrangements along the challenging mountainous route. The yatra commenced from Reasi on August 21 and passed through Arnas, Dharmari, Mahore, Sungri, Chassana and Sarsote before []

SRINAGAR: Artificial intelligence chatbots may not merely become the subject of delusional beliefs but could actively co-construct and intensify them through prolonged interaction, according to a new review by researchers from Germany and the UK. The paper proposes an amplification spiral in which three characteristics of large language models, linguistic alignment, hyper-personalised generation and sycophancy, []

SRINAGAR: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has sought an action-taken report from Jammu and Kashmir authorities within five days over the alleged sexual assault and subsequent death of a minor Gujjar girl in Kishtwar, while raising questions over the non-invocation of provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act []

SRINAGAR: Several areas across north and central Kashmir will face scheduled power shutdowns on August 27, 29 and 31 due to maintenance and related works on various transmission lines and grid stations, according to the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL). KPDCL said power supply to a large number of areas in Baramulla, Sopore, Gurez, []

SRINAGAR: Director General of Police J&K Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday reviewed security arrangements for Eid Milad-un-Nabi and other forthcoming events across Jammu and Kashmir, directing officers to ensure foolproof security, effective traffic management and heightened vigilance. The DGP chaired a security review meeting at Police Control Room Kashmir, which was attended by Spl DGP Coordination []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the responsibility of shaping the future of children cannot be left to teachers alone, stressing that the government, parents and teachers must work together to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. Addressing a one-day education conference organised by the J&K Teachers Forum at the Sher-i-Kashmir International []

SRINAGAR: Noora Hospital, Srinagar, has successfully performed the implantation of an advanced inflatable penile prosthesis, marking a significant development in specialised urological and andrological care in Jammu and Kashmir. The procedure was performed by Consultant Urologist, Andrologist and Renal Transplant Surgeon Dr Yasir Iqbal Lone along with his surgical team at the hospital. Penile prosthesis []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has recalled six Junior Scale JKAS officers from the Union Territory of Ladakh and placed 19 other JKAS officers at the disposal of Ladakh on deputation for two years or until further orders. The orders were issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) on August 25 under Government Order []

SRINAGAR: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday staged a protest in Jammu against the recent increase in electricity tariffs, saying the move would place an additional financial burden on ordinary consumers already struggling with rising prices of essential commodities. PDP protesters raised objections to the tariff hike and urged the authorities to reconsider the []

SRINAGAR: Srinagar Lok Sabha member Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday said he would respond within a few days to National Conference president Farooq Abdullahs call for him to resign from Parliament and seek a fresh mandate, while reaffirming his respect for the veteran leader. Asked about Abdullahs demand, Ruhullah stopped short of confirming whether []

SRINAGAR : The District Magistrate Ganderbal has advised people, particularly parents and guardians, to exercise utmost caution and prevent children from entering or bathing in Nallah Sindh and other water bodies across the district. In a public advisory issued on Monday, the administration cautioned against the risks associated with bathing and swimming in rivers, streams []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called for a focused, coordinated and humane response to Srinagars growing stray dog menace, directing the concerned departments and Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) to accord the issue top priority and deliver tangible results on the ground. Chairing a review meeting on the issue, the Chief Minister said the []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally hot and humid weather over the coming days, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers expected at scattered places, according to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar. From August 24 to 28, brief spells of rain or thundershowers are likely at scattered locations, mainly during the early morning []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday felicitated 12 winners of painting, photography and Instagram reel competitions organised during the Tulip Show and Badamwari Spring Festival, praising their creative efforts to showcase Kashmirs iconic gardens. The winners, including several students from government schools, were presented cash prizes and certificates at a ceremony held in Srinagar. []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid tribute to the victims of the 1947 Partition, saying their suffering remains an unhealed wound in the collective consciousness of the country and called upon the youth to ensure that such a tragedy is never repeated. Sinha was addressing a gathering at Tagore Hall, Srinagar, during an []

SRINAGAR : Thirty-eight personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Police have been awarded the Medal for Gallantry (GM) on the occasion of Independence Day 2026, according to the official list of awardees. The list includes personnel from different ranks, including Deputy Inspector General, Senior Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police, Inspector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded quasi-permanent status to Prof. (Dr.) Majid Jahangir, Head of the Department of Radio Diagnosis and Imaging at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, who is currently holding the charge of Principal, GMC Baramulla. The decision was issued by the Health and Medical Education Department through Government Order No. []

SRINAGAR: One person was killed and another critically injured after a Village Defence Committee (VDC) member allegedly opened fire at them in the Moungri area of Udhampur district on Friday, officials said. Quoting a senior police officer, the news agency KNO reported that the incident took place in the morning when the two men were []

SRINAGAR : A year after a devastating cloudburst-triggered flash flood killed 93 people at Chasoti in Kishtwar district, the remains of 30 victims are yet to be recovered, leaving families trapped between grief and the absence of a final farewell. The tragedy struck on August 14 last year at Chasoti, the last motorable point on []

SRINAGAR: Concern is growing among saffron growers in south Kashmir over the continued shortage of quality saffron corms, with farmers and local stakeholders urging the authorities to strengthen measures to prevent their illegal transportation outside Jammu and Kashmir and establish dedicated nurseries for multiplying quality planting material. The demand comes at a time when Kashmirs []