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SRINAGAR: Power supply will remain affected in several parts of Kashmir and Jammu divisions over the coming days as the Power Development Departments of Kashmir and Jammu have announced multiple scheduled shutdowns to facilitate maintenance and repair works. In Kashmir, the Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), said that the 132 KV []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns across multiple districts of Kashmir over the coming week to facilitate maintenance works on key 33 KV transmission lines. According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, electricity supply will remain affected in parts of Srinagar, Budgam, Baramulla, Kupwara, Pulwama, []

SRINAGAR: Paddy procurement in the Jammu region has reached an all-time high during the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 202526, with procurement crossing 4.47 lakh quintals, surpassing all previous records and underlining increased farmer participation under the Minimum Support Price mechanism. Official data show that procurement operations, which will continue until December 31, have already []

SRINAGAR: The funeral of Sharif Osman Hadi, the 32-year-old youth leader whose killing has triggered widespread unrest across Bangladesh, was held on Saturday amid unprecedented security arrangements, underscoring the volatile political climate gripping the country, Dhaka media reported. Thousands gathered at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad complex on Manik Mia Avenue to attend []

SRINAGAR: All three persons who were stranded in the Peer Ki Gali area of Poonch district due to adverse weather conditions were safely rescued on Sunday. Officials said that upon receiving information about the persons being stuck in the high altitude area, a rescue operation was launched under the supervision of the Sub Divisional Police []

SRINAGAR: A family from Srinagar has appealed to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to terminate Tehsildar Nusrat Aziz from service, alleging that she was involved in a major land fraud case in Sempora under Pantachowk Tehsil. The family said the officer, who has remained attached for years during the investigation, must face dismissal along with cessation []

SRINAGAR: An unusual spell of winter weather swept across large parts of Saudi Arabia this week, bringing snowfall, heavy rain and plunging temperatures to regions more commonly associated with arid heat and desert landscapes. Snow was reported on Wednesday and Thursday in northern parts of the Kingdom, dramatically altering the appearance of mountain ranges in []

SRINAGAR: Amid a heightened security alert, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday recovered a Chinese-made telescope of assault rifle from the Sidra area of Jammu district. Official sources said that the suspicious equipment was detected during routine surveillance and checking near the high security zone. Following the recovery, senior police officials rushed to the spot []

SRINAGAR: A total of 97 flights were cancelled and over 200 were delayed due to low visibility conditions amid fog at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Sunday. An official said 48 arrivals and 49 departures were cancelled at the airport. According to the latest information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24, more than 200 []

SRINAGAR: In view of the prevailing climatic and road conditions, Traffic Police Rural Kashmir on Sunday issued an advisory regulating vehicular movement on hilly roads across the Valley. As per the advisory issued by the office of the Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic Rural Kashmir, movement on hilly roads shall be permitted strictly in accordance []

SRINAGAR: A balloon bearing SGA Pakistan markings was found on Sunday in Pacholi village of Samba district, sources said. As per sources, the balloon was first spotted by a Village Defence Guard (VDG) member, who immediately alerted the local police. A police team from Police Station Purmandal rushed to the spot soon after receiving the []

SRINAGAR: Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport were badly hit on Sunday due to adverse weather conditions, leading to the cancellation of 15 flights till 1:00 pm, officials said. An official at Srinagar Airport said that around 15 arrival and departure flights were cancelled due to bad weather at the airport. Poor visibility and unfavourable []

SRINAGAR: The first-ever foodgrain freight train of the Food Corporation of India onSunday reached the Anantnag Goods Terminal, marking a major boost to food security and logistics in Kashmir. Divisional Manager FCI Kashmir, KL Mina, stated that the train from Punjab carried approximately 1,384 tonnes of food grains in 21 wagons. He said that 21 []

SRINAGAR: Srinagar Municipal Corporation has suspended a Sanitary Inspector after a video showing the relocation of a mother dog and her puppies in Hyderpora went viral and sparked widespread criticism. The incident unfolded in Shah Anwar Colony, where inhabitants said they had repeatedly requested the relocation of more than five puppies along with their mother, []

SRINAGAR: Health authorities on Sunday issued an appeal to all parents across Jammu and Kashmir to ensure that children below five years of age receive polio drops at the designated vaccination centres. The advisory emphasised that the campaign is scheduled for today only and urged families to participate without delay. Officials said the immunisation effort []

SRINAGAR: A 25-year-old youth died under suspicious circumstances in the Banihal area of Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday evening. Officials said that Bilal Ahmad, a resident of Railway Chowk, Banihal, reportedly fell unconscious late yesterday evening. He was immediately rushed to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Banihal, from where he was referred to Government []

by Sri Varshith Kumar Reddy E Seven years apart, an idea born in Jammu and Kashmirs state policy circles quietly matured into national labour reform, illustrating how sound thinking travels through Indian federalism without recognition. The implementation of Indias Four Labour Codes in November 2025 would have elicited quiet satisfaction from Dr Haseeb Drabu, the []

Kashmir: Education Crisis Deepens Jammu and Kashmir schools face rising secondary dropouts, low-enrolment institutions, and under-utilised infrastructure challenges. Recent data placed before the parliament exposes a deepening structural crisis in Jammu and Kashmirs school education system. While the erstwhile state maintains comfortable pupil-teacher ratios, eleven at primary, eight at upper-primary, and twelve at secondary, these []

SRINAGAR: Fresh weather activity began early this morning across Jammu and Kashmir, with higher reaches witnessing light snowfall while the plains remained under intermittent rain. Gulmarg and Sonamarg recorded nearly one to two inches of fresh snow, adding a thin white layer over the slopes. Sadhna Top in north Kashmir saw around six inches of []

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) has filed a chargesheet in a high-profile land fraud case involving four senior revenue officials and a private individual before the Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Srinagar. The chargesheet has been filed in FIR No. 08/2021 under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B []