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SRINAGAR: Class work at 26 government and private schools and colleges designated as examination centres in Baramulla district will remain suspended on November 14 to facilitate arrangements for the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) examination for Accounts Assistant posts scheduled for November 15. According to an order issued by the Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department has asked police to register an FIR against the management and concerned authorities of Future Pack Secondary School, Shadimarg, Pulwama, over alleged violations of mandatory vehicle safety requirements after a school bus carrying 13 students overturned at Darbgam on Wednesday, leaving 11 children injured. In a communication dated []

SRINAGAR: The Union Finance Ministry has made electric vehicles (EVs) the default and preferred choice for procurement of staff cars by Central Government ministries and departments, while doubling the maximum permitted vehicle price to Rs 20 lakh. Under revised guidelines issued by the Department of Expenditure on November 10, the net dealer price (NDP) ceiling []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed IAS officers posted in the Union Territory to submit their Performance Appraisal Reports (PARs) for the period April to October 2026 by November 30, setting a deadline in accordance with the All India Services (Performance Appraisal Report) Rules, 2007. The General Administration Department (GAD) issued the direction []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has urged Jammu and Kashmir Bank to raise the upper age limit for its ongoing recruitment of Probationary Officers (POs) and Banking Associates from 30 to 40 years, citing the nearly six-year gap in regular recruitment. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the Chamber said []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday ordered the transfer of IAS officer Owais Ahmed from Jammu and Kashmir to Ladakh with immediate effect, while keeping the proposed transfer of IAS officer Rakesh Minhas to Ladakh in abeyance until further orders. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called for greater public access to Jammu and Kashmirs cultural heritage, increased academic research and translation of classical texts, saying universities and cultural institutions must work together to familiarise younger generations with the regions intellectual and spiritual legacy. Addressing a two-day national seminar on Revival, Preservation and Sustainability []

SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir) has organised an exposure programme for 70 farmers from Kishtwar district to familiarise them with modern horticultural practices, scientific orchard management and digital agricultural advisory services. The programme was organised by the Universitys Directorate of Extension in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture, Kishtwar, []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has sought the intervention of Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to make the experimental stoppage of the Vande Bharat Express at Anantnag Railway Station permanent, citing growing passenger demand and the stations importance as a major transport hub for south Kashmir. In a letter dated November 2, []

SRINAGAR: Dr Kewal Krishan Pandita on Wednesday assumed charge as Medical Superintendent of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Awantipora, on deputation for a period of three years. Prior to his appointment, Dr Pandita was serving as a faculty member at AIIMS Bhopal. He has also previously served as a Medical Officer in []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Directorate of Tribal Affairs has extended the deadline for submitting online applications for Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students for the academic year 2026-27 to 20 November 2026. According to a notice issued by the Directorate, the extension also provides additional time for educational institutions and district []

SRINAGAR: Police on Thursday apprehended a man and recovered two hand grenades during a joint operation with security forces in the Baderkote forest area of Tangmarg in north Kashmirs Baramulla district. The apprehended person was identified as Ghulam Jeelani Reshi, a resident of Baderkote, Tangmarg. According to police, one hand grenade was recovered from his []

SRINAGAR: Ladakh Police on Wednesday removed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from a protest site and escorted him to his residence, advising him to remain at home in view of prohibitory orders regulating public gatherings amid the ongoing election exercise. In a public intimation, Ladakh Police said the preventive action was taken in compliance with orders []

SRINAGAR: A 17-year-old boy was killed after the scooty he was riding was hit by another vehicle in the Nagrota area of Jammu district late Wednesday night, officials said. An official said that the teenager was injured after the scooty he was travelling on was hit by another vehicle in Nagrota, Jammu. He was shifted []

SRINAGAR: Budgam has been conferred the Swachh City Award in the Union Territory category at the Swachh Survekshan Awards 202526, recognising the districts efforts in improving sanitation, waste management and public participation in maintaining cleanliness. President of India Droupadi Murmu presented the award at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Deputy Commissioner []

SRINAGAR: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Wednesday criticised the National Conference (NC) Governments decision to constitute informal advisory groups of its MLAs, alleging that the arrangement was intended to contain internal dissent within the ruling party rather than improve governance. Questioning the authority behind the groups, Sharma []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reviewed the developmental progress of Reasi district and laid e-foundation stones for five projects estimated to cost Rs 20.38 crore, directing officials to expedite ongoing works, improve funds utilisation and ensure timely completion of development projects. Chairing a comprehensive review meeting, the Chief Minister took stock of sector-wise []

SRINAGAR: Shopian town in Jammu and Kashmir has been ranked the third cleanest city in the Himalayan category across the country at the Swachh Survekshan Awards, held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu and received on behalf of Shopian by Deputy Commissioner Charandeep Singh. Swachh []

by Nida Ashraf SRINAGAR: Kashmir occupies an unusually intimate place in Sonia Gandhis memoir, Belonging. It is at once a family inheritance, a landscape of childhood memories, a repository of cultural traditions and, eventually, the setting of one of the most painful political transformations she witnessed. The Kashmir connection, Sonia writes, was embedded in the []

SRINAGAR: Two Special Police Officers (SPOs) went missing in the remote Dachhan-Marwah area of Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district on Wednesday while reportedly accompanying an Army patrol to Dherna post, prompting a massive joint search operation by security forces. The missing personnel have been identified as Rashpal Kumar (40) and Babi Chand (54). According to []

SRINAGAR: Traders at Jammus Warehouse Nehru Market on Wednesday called off their planned three-day shutdown after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered a high-level inquiry into the alleged lapses and delays in the response of the Fire and Emergency Services Department during a major fire at the wholesale market. The decision to resume normal business operations []

SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited Base Hospital, Srinagar to enquire about the health of CRPF Head Constable Sonbir Singh, who sustained serious injuries in the heinous terror attack in Kulgam and is currently undergoing treatment. The Lieutenant Governor discussed his health status with the attending doctors. In a post on X, the []

SRINAGAR: Police have solved the murder case of a 70-year-old woman, who was brutally killed inside her residence at Parigam village in South Kashmirs Pulwama district last month, with the arrest of the main accused. According to the details, Police identified the accused as Imran Bashir Mir, son of Bashir Ahmad Mir, of Parigam. He []

SRINAGAR: Jammu has secured the second position nationally in the Swachh Himalayan City category at the 10th edition of the Swachh Survekshan Awards 202526, recognising the citys efforts in sanitation, solid waste management and public participation in cleanliness initiatives. The awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated four infrastructure facilities at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), calling for greater use of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship to improve farmers incomes and strengthen the rural economy. He also set a target for the university to facilitate the establishment of at least []

SRINAGAR: Kashmirs traditional chefs, popularly known as wazas, have unanimously decided to stop serving wazwan at weddings after 10 pm, citing long working hours, delayed arrival of grooms and inadequate arrangements for their rest. The decision was taken at a conference held at a marriage hall in Srinagar, where chefs discussed what they described as []

SRINAGAR: A 31-year-old man was found dead at his residence in the Pouni area of Reasi district on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that the man was found unconscious inside his house at Upper Bazar, Pouni. He was shifted to the Primary Health Centre (PHC), Pouni, where doctors declared him brought dead. Police have []

SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has questioned the Reserve Bank of Indias Regional Office, Jammu, over what it described as the failure of successive review meetings to translate into relief for distressed micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Reacting to the 72nd meeting of the []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated the Veshow Festival in south Kashmirs Kulgam district, describing it as a vibrant platform for ideas, creativity and cultural dialogue rooted in Jammu and Kashmirs Rishi-Sufi legacy. In a post on X, Sinha said the festival celebrates the regions rich traditions through literature, art, heritage and handicrafts. []

SRINAGAR : Ladakh MP Mohmad Haneefa has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to postpone the forthcoming elections to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs), citing harsh winter conditions, large-scale seasonal migration and insufficient time for revision of electoral rolls. In a letter dated November 11, Haneefa said the proposed election schedule did not []

SRINAGAR: Ladakh MP Mohmad Haneefa has urged the University of Kashmir to establish an examination centre in Kargil for 14 serving teachers pursuing B.Ed through distance mode, citing difficulties in travelling to Srinagar and obtaining extended leave from their schools. In a letter dated October 26, 2026, addressed to the Controller of Examinations, University of []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Ladakh has prohibited political parties, candidates and their supporters from organising dharnas, protests, demonstrations, sit-ins, hunger strikes and rallies within the municipal limits of Leh and Kargil during the Model Code of Conduct period for the upcoming municipal elections. An order issued by Chief Electoral Officer Rahul Sharma, []

SRINAGAR: Three CRPF personnel of the 46th Battalion were injured in a militant attack at Nowpora Akhran in south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Wednesday afternoon. Sources said the injured personnel have been identified as HC/GD Somveer, CT/GD Santano and CT/GD Rakesh Das. All three sustained bullet injuries. One was wounded in the leg, another in []

SRINAGAR: Several students sustained injuries after a school bus veered off the road and overturned at Saidpora Bypass in Sopore on Wednesday morning, officials said. An official said that several students were injured after the school bus they were travelling in overturned at Saidpora Bypass in Sopore. He said the students were soon shifted to []

SRINAGAR: The Ganderbal district administration has directed all district and sectoral officers, heads of essential service departments and field-level officials to remain stationed at their respective headquarters in view of the forecast of widespread rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir from November 12. The directive, issued by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal and Chairman of the []

SRINAGAR: Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Masoodi has supported the demand for raising the upper age limit to 40 years for recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir Bank, saying aspirants should not suffer because of delays beyond their control. In a post on X, the minister said thousands of J&K Bank recruitment aspirants had lost []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will visit Udhampur and Reasi districts on Wednesday to review the progress of developmental works and inaugurate key public infrastructure projects. During the visit, the Chief Minister will also lay foundation stones for several new projects aimed at strengthening infrastructure, accelerating development and improving the delivery of public services in []

SRINAGAR: Mughal Road has been temporarily closed for vehicular movement following light rain and light snowfall at Pir Ki Gali area on Wednesday morning. Officials told GNS that the road has been closed as a precautionary measure in view of slippery conditions. DySP Traffic Rajouri-Poonch Range, Ajaz Ahmed Choudhury confirmed that the road is closed []

SRINAGAR: Higher reaches of Kashmir, including Gulmargs Kongdoori, Tulail Valley in Gurez and the Zojila area, received fresh snowfall overnight, while several parts of the Valley, including Srinagar, experienced light rainfall as weather conditions changed ahead of the forecast of the seasons first major snow spell. Several areas of north Kashmir recorded light rainfall, while []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has announced a 15-member squad for the U-23 Womens T20 Tournament 2026-27, scheduled to be held in Haryana from November 14 to 21. According to an official JKCA order dated November 9, Rudrakshi Chib has been appointed captain of the team, while Mehak Rukwal will serve as []

SRINAGAR: A 26-year-old Army jawan posted with the Presidents Bodyguard unit at Rashtrapati Bhawan was shot dead during a dispute over bursting firecrackers on Diwali night in Uttar Pradeshs Baghpat district, The Indian Express reported. The deceased, identified as Saurabh Tomar, was at his native Gopalpur Khadana village to celebrate Diwali with his family. He []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) has adjusted 39 newly promoted Junior Engineers (Electric) across its divisions, circles and other wings in Jammu, with the postings taking effect immediately. An order issued by JPDCL Managing Director Gurpal Singh, IAS, on November 10, 2026, follows the promotion of Technicians and Draftsmen to the post []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday directed officials and the Director of SKIMS Soura to ensure the best possible medical treatment for tourists injured in a Tempo Traveller accident at Sumbal Bala in Ganderbal district. The Lieutenant Governor said he had spoken to senior government officials, the Director of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences []

SRINAGAR: The 1.7-kilometre Delina Flyover, being constructed as part of the four-laning project of the Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway, is nearing completion, with authorities setting May 2027 deadline to open it for the traffic. According to the details, the project faced delays due to land-related disputes and other bottlenecks. It had earlier been granted an extension, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department has sought a comprehensive assessment of the shortage of information technology equipment across its field formations, with a focus on providing functional GPS devices to every Beat Guard and desktop computers to every Range Officer. In a communication dated November 9, 2026, the Office of the Principal Chief []

SRINAGAR: Police on Tuesday evening recovered the partially decomposed body of a young woman from a river in Solki village of Rajouri district. Officials said a police team rushed to the spot after receiving information and retrieved the body from the river. The body was found to be partially decomposed, indicating that it may have []

SRINAGAR: At least a dozen tourists from Gujarat, West Bengal and Punjab were injured after a Tempo Traveller skidded off the road near Sumbal Bala on the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) Road in Ganderbal district on Tuesday evening. According to sources, the vehicle was travelling from Sonamarg towards Srinagar when the accident occurred near Gund. The injured []

SRINAGAR: The Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC), Leh, has proposed the reinstatement of a former employee of Sheshyon Innovations Private Limited (HIAL) and payment of Rs 3.06 lakh in maternity-related benefits after she raised grievances over denial of maternity leave, non-payment of benefits and termination of her services without prior notice. The matter concerns Amina Khatoon, []

SRINAGAR: The Bandipora district administration has temporarily barred tourists from visiting Gurez and advised those already staying in the area to leave immediately in view of the forecast of adverse weather conditions, including snowfall and possible disruption of road connectivity. The advisory, issued by the District Administration Bandipora, also urges residents, travellers, tourists and candidates []

SRINAGAR: Several people were injured after a Tempo Traveller skidded off the road and fell down near Sumbalballa Gund on the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) Road in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Tuesday evening. According to reports, the vehicle went out of control before skidding off the road, leaving several occupants injured. Locals and police personnel rushed []