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Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday released a coffee-table book titled Samnvay, which showcases the digital transformative journey of Jammu and Kashmir and documents the key projects and technological contributions of the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) in J&K. The launch event was attended by Minister for Science & Technology []

The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 08/2021 under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 120-B RPC read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act before the Honble Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, against five accused persons, including four senior revenue officials. The accused have []

Hajin: The campaign for intensive Pulse Polio Immunization was held on Sunday across the Sonawari area of the Bandipora district to administer Polio drops to children in the age group of (0-5) years, protecting them from the disease.Block Medical Officer Hajin inaugurated the Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) Programme, 2025, at the Community Health Centre []

Hajin: Widespread rain in the plains and fresh snowfall in the upper reaches on Sunday brought an end to the prolonged dry spell in Kashmir valley. Several high-altitude and tourist destinations, including the ski resort of Gulmarg, Gurez and Sadna Top, received fresh snowfall, marking the onset of active winter conditions after an unusually dry []

Advises public to adhere to fire prevention advisory issued by administration for winter SRINAGAR: To mark the commencement of Chilai-e-Kalan, the Handicrafts & Handloom Department organized Pheran Day with much fanfare at Kashmir Haat, Srinagar, celebrating the traditional winter attire of Kashmir.Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, inaugurated the Pheran Day and Jashn-e-Chilai-Kalan, symbolizing the beginning []

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Saturday visited the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) office at Karanagar to review the progress of ongoing construction works of SMC and Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) buildings being executed under SSCL projects. During the visit, the Divisional Commissioner was briefed by CEO SSCL, Faz Lul Haseeb, on the []

BUDGAM: In a major boost to rural infrastructure and public health, Speaker Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, on Saturday inaugurated a series of vital Water Supply Schemes across the Charar-e-Sharief constituency. Developed under the flagship Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), these projects worth 20 crore will benefit about 21000 souls. They have been []

JAMMU: The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) is all set to commence the registration process for Allied and Healthcare Professionals in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. According to a communique issued here today by the Chairperson, State Allied and Healthcare Council J&K, the online registration portal, mandated under the NCAHP []

Pays tribute to Mirwaiz Moulana Yaseen Hamdani SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr. Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the wife of noted scholar and former Professor at SKUAST Srinagar, and preacher of Aasar-e-Sharief Hazratbal, Dr. Kamal-ud-Din Farooqi of Zakura. In his condolence message, Mirwaiz paid rich tributes to the deceased, remembering her []

Expresses condolence with Anjum Altaf Ahmad SRINAGAR: The Private Schools Association of Jammu & Kashmir (PSAJK) has expressed profound grief and deep sorrow over the passing of the mother of Anjum Altaf Ahmad Qureshi, District President of PSAJK Kupwara. The association mourned this irreplaceable loss, recognizing the immense pain experienced by the bereaved family. In []

Rs 6 lakh cash, counterfeit gold coins seized BARAMULLA: Police in Baramulla have bust a gang of cheaters and recovered looted substantial amount and counterfeit gold coins from their possession. On 18/12/2025, a complaint was received at Police Station Pattan from Furqan Akbar resident of Trisal, Pulwama, stating that he and his associate Suiliman Bhat []

BARAMULLA: Police in Baramulla have taken cognizance of a landslide incident that occurred at Khanpora on 19 December 2025. The incident was caused due to illegal stone quarrying activities in the area, resulting in a sudden slide of debris and earth. The landslide posed a serious threat to human life and created apprehension of damage []

JAMMU: Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Arun Palli and guidance of Chairperson and Members of Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy on Saturday organised a one-day workshop on Enhancing Judicial Sensitivity in the Conduct of Civil []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the amended MGNREGA bill is detrimental as the Centre has put the burden of the scheme on states. Speaking to reporters here, Abdullah also took a dig at the Centre over the name of the new bill Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar []

Srinagar: Stating that all necessary preparations have been completed across both Kashmir and Jammu divisions to deal with the expected snowfall, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said express optimism that the spell will mark the beginning of the Valleys winter tourism season. I came to Srinagar and held a meeting with []

Gurez:In view of inclement weather advisory and precautionary safety measures, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Gurez on Saturday ordered the suspension of vehicular traffic on the GurezBandipora road . According to an official order issued by SDM Gurez, the vehicar traffic will remain suspended on the road from 04:00PM onwards. The restriction has been imposed as []

Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Saturday said that Kashmiri artisans deserve immense appreciation for preserving the regions centuries-old craft traditions while creatively blending them with modern aesthetics. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of Pheran Day Jashn-e-Chillai Kalan celebrations held at Kashmir Haat, Srinagar, the Div Com said the event also marked []

Srinagar,: The body of an unidentified woman was recovered from water at the Dhobighat area of Hazratbal in Srinagar on Saturday, officials said. An official said that locals spotted the body floating in the water and immediately informed the police. A police team from Hazratbal Police Station reached the spot and retrieved the body. []

WASHINGTON: (AP)The Trump administration launched military strikes Friday in Syria to eliminate Islamic State group fighters and weapons sites in retaliation for an ambush attack that killed two US troops and an American interpreter almost a week ago. A US official described it as a large-scale strike that hit 70 targets in areas across central []

Srinagar:The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir on Saturday said that it has filed a charge sheet in FIR No. 02/2025 under Sections 420 and 471 read with Section 120-B of the RPC before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against four accused persons for their alleged involvement in a large-scale []

Srinagar: Police on Saturday said that it have taken cognizance of a landslide incident that occurred at Khanpora on 19 December 2025. In a handout, the police said that the incident was caused due to illegal stone quarrying activities in the area, resulting in a sudden slide of debris and earth. The []

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced Friday that nine drugmakers have agreed to lower the cost of their prescription drugs in the US. Pharmaceutical companies Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Genentech, Gilead Sciences, GSK, Merck, Novartis and Sanofi will now rein in Medicaid drug prices to match what they charged in other developed countries. []

NEW DELHICondemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, India and the Netherlands on Friday emphasised the need for strengthening international cooperation to combat terrorism in a comprehensive and sustained manner. The two sides also discussed key developments in Indo-Pacific, Ukraine, South Asia, West Asia (Middle East), and other regional and global issues of shared []

Says authority cannot override ethics; rejects misleading narratives on hijab, empowerment SRINAGAR: While addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, and the head of Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema Dr. Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, strongly condemned the act of the Bihar Chief Minister pulling off the veil of a woman doctor, describing it as []

Stresses inter-departmental coordination for flawless celebrations SRINAGAR: In view of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Friday convened a comprehensive meeting of divisional-level officers to finalize a detailed plan ensuring a smooth, peaceful, and vibrant observance of the national festival. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, []

SRINAGAR: A meeting of District Level Review Committee/District Consultative Committee (DLRC/DCC) was on Friday held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here to review the performance of the Banks and sponsoring Departments under various Government initiatives and flagship schemes for financial year 2025-26. Besides, []

Assures redressal of grievances SRINAGAR: The Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Jammu and Kashmir Satish Sharma on Friday met several individual and public delegations at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha. The interaction formed part of the Omar governments ongoing outreach initiative aimed at strengthening public engagement and addressing grassroots-level concerns. During the meeting, []

SRINAGAR:The Postgraduate Department of Pharmacology, Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, organized a guest lecture on The Application of Preventive Medicine in the Future Digital Era at the GMC Auditorium. The programme was organised under the direction of Prof. (Dr.) Iffat Hassan, Principal and Dean, Government Medical College Srinagar, with emphasis on strengthening academic excellence through []

SRINAGAR: As part of its sustained drive against illegal mining, Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized ten vehicles, involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals in Shopian, Awantipora and Pulwama. In Shopian, during patrolling, a police party from Police Station Imamsahib seized (5 vehicles) 01 JCB and 04 tractors that were found illegally extracting []

PULWAMA: In a step towards enhancing legal awareness and professional efficiency, Police in Pulwama commenced a refresher training programme on New Criminal Laws (NCLs) at the District Police Lines (DPL) Pulwama. The training programme aims to equip police personnel with in-depth understanding of the newly introduced criminal laws, focusing on updated legal provisions, procedural changes, []

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha released the 4th edition of Kartavya Marg, annual in-house magazine published by Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, at Lok Bhawan on Friday. He congratulated and extended his best wishes to the editor and everyone associated with the publication. The LG applauded Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust []

Srinagar: Dense fog and inclement weather conditions disrupted normal life across parts of Kashmir on Friday, affecting road traffic and leading to the cancellation of several flights at Srinagar International Airport, officials said. Witnesses told KNO that the poor visibility prevailed in Srinagar and adjoining districts during the early morning hours, slowing vehicular movement on []

Srinagar: A heated political confrontation erupted in Kashmir on Friday following PDP leader Iltija Muftis petition demanding an FIR against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over an incident involving the removal of a Muslim womans naqaab. Muftis complaint, lodged at Kothi Bagh Police Station, accused Kumar of violating the dignity of a Muslim woman when []

Multiple J&K-posted officers elevated to senior ranks Srinagar: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday issued promotion orders elevating several AGMUT-cadre IPS officers currently serving or closely associated with J&K to senior police ranks, in a move to bolster the Union Territorys higher police leadership. The promotions, approved by the Screening Committee in []

Jammu: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday reviewed the implementation and progress of housing and urban development initiatives, including the Urban Challenge Fund, the Auto Development Control Regulation (Auto DCR) system for building permissions, and ongoing conservation and development works of Dal and Nigeen lakes. The review meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Housing & []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir on Friday said that it has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 08/2025 before the Court of Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Beerwah, Budgam, against three accused persons for their alleged involvement in a fake Railway recruitment scam. In a handout, the CBK said that the []

Srinagar: The Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge sheet in FIR No. 05/2020 under Section 420 RPC before the Court of Sub Judge 13th Finance, Srinagar, against Muzaffar Ahmad Shah, son of Shamsudin Shah, resident of Saloora, Ganderbal, currently residing in Peerbagh. The case was initiated following a complaint that []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Shopian have taken prompt action against a stunt biking incident reported from the Zawoora area. In this connection, a case FIR No. 270/2025 has been registered under Sections 281 and 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act. The motorcycle involved in []

Srinagar: The Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge sheet against a Ganderbal resident for allegedly duping several people of rupees 5.50 lakh on the pretext of providing government jobs, reaffirming its zero-tolerance policy towards job frauds and cheating cases. According to a statement , the Special Crime Wing of Crime []

Srinagar: Describing Jammu and Kashmir aa adventure capital of India, President of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), Ajeet Bajaj, on Friday said that the association will work closely with local stakeholders and the government to promote the region as a global tourist destination. Speaking during a press conference in Srinagar after []

Baramulla: A man from the Rafiabad area of north Kashmirs Baramulla district was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Pattan on Friday, prompting police to launch an investigation into the incident. An official said , that the man, a resident of Khanmoh Rafiabad, was working at the residence of another person in Gousbug village of []

Srinagar:The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir on Friday said that it has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 08/2025 before the Court of Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Beerwah, Budgam, against three accused persons for their alleged involvement in a fake Railway recruitment scam. In a handout, the CBK said []

BRUSSELS:(AP) European Union leaders agreed on Friday to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years, EU Council President Antonio Costa said. We have a deal. Decision to provide 90 billion euros ($106 billion) of support to Ukraine for 2026-27 approved. We committed, we []

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government said a noticeable reduction in vehicular movement was observed on the city roads following strict enforcement of anti-pollution measures under GRAP-4, with increased public compliance with the Pollution Under Control (PUC) norms. In response to rising air pollution levels in the capital, the Delhi government on Thursday undertook a comprehensive []

DHAKA: Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent leader of the July Uprising who was shot last week, died while undergoing treatment at a Singapore hospital after fighting for his life for six days. Hadi, also a candidate in the scheduled February 12 general elections, died late Thursday. He was shot in the head by masked gunmen []

SRINAGAR: The President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Dr. Farooq Abdullah, and Vice President and Honble Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of the wife of noted religious scholar Dr. Kamal Ud Din Farooqi. In their condolence message, the leaders said that the passing away of []

Recruitment without reform is betrayal of open merit aspirants SRINAGAR: Er. Ehtisham Khan, social and student rights activist and Cofounder of The Purpose (NGO), has strongly condemned the governments move to advertise and refer thousands of posts for recruitment across multiple departments without first correcting the deeply flawed reservation policy that the very same government []

Says mosques must unite hearts, welcomes inclusion of womens section SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr. Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq on Thursday inaugurated the renovated Masjid Ibraheem at Haba Kadal, Srinagar, in the presence of local residents, religious scholars, and members of the mosque management. Speaking on the occasion, the Mirwaiz said that mosques play a vital role []

SRINAGAR: The Private Schools Association Jammu & Kashmir (PSAJK) has expressed profound grief and deep sorrow over the sad demise of Prof. Dost Mohammad, former Dean, College Development Council, University of Kashmir. Prof. Dost Mohammad was a highly respected academician, visionary administrator, and an eminent educationist whose lifelong dedication to the cause of education left []

JAMMU: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar on Thursday addressed the Multi-Stakeholder Platform Meet2 under the Jammu & Kashmir Comprehensive Agricultural Development Programme (JKCIP/HADP) at Kisan Kendra, Talab Tillo, Jammu. The Minister highlighted the importance of such platforms in bringing together the farmers, FPOs, government departments, []