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RK News Service Srinagar, May 26: Continuing its sustained crackdown against narcotics trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police have attached an immovable property belonging to a notorious drug peddler in Anantnag district in connection with a narcotics case registered in Srinagar. The attached property is a residential house belonging to Aamir Hassan Mir, son of Ghulam Hassan Mir, a resident of Bonpora Dupatyar, Bijbehara, constructed over land bearing Khasra No. 134 at Bonpora Dupatyar, Bijbehara, Anantnag, with an estimated market value of approximately Rs 1 crore, a police spokesperson said in a statement issued here. The action was carried out under Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act in connection with FIR No. 17/2026 under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Shergari, Srinagar. The attachment proceedings were executed in the presence of the Executive Magistrate 1st Class, Bijbehara, after completion of all due legal formalities. The said property shall neither be sold, transferred, nor otherwise dealt with without prior permission of the competent authority. J&K Police reiterated its firm commitment towards dismantling narcotics networks and taking stringent legal action against individuals involved in drug trafficking and related activities. Police also appealed to the general public to cooperate and share any information related to drug peddling or narcotics networks to help build a drug-free society.
Police disclose identity of accused
Withheld earlier due to legal procedures Arif Rashid Budgam, May 26: A day after an accused confessed to the rape and murder of a minor girl in Galwanpora village, Budgam Police on Tuesday disclosed his identity as Mudasir Ahmad Mir, son of Ghulam Nabi Mir, a resident of the same village. In an official statement, police said the accuseds identity had not been revealed earlier as several crucial legal procedures were underway during the initial stage of the investigation, and premature disclosure could have adversely affected the evidentiary and legal process. Police said the investigation conducted so far has established that no other individual was involved in the commission of the crime. Appealing to the public to maintain peace and communal harmony, Budgam Police urged citizens not to take the law into their own hands or circulate rumours, speculative content or unverified allegations regarding the case. The statement warned that strict legal action would be initiated against anyone found spreading misinformation or attempting to disturb public order. Police also appealed to media organisations and social media users to exercise responsibility and restraint while reporting or commenting on the matter, stating that the circulation of misleading or unverified information could create unnecessary public anxiety and adversely impact law and order.
Budgam minor rape-murder:CM visits bereaved family, assures justice
Such elements have no place in civilised society RK News Service Budgam, May 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited the family of the minor girl who was brutally murdered on Sunday morning, offering words of comfort and solidarity during this hour of immense grief at their residence in Galwanpora village of Budgam district. Expressing profound sorrow over the tragic loss of the child, the CM conveyed his deepest condolences to the family and assured them that the government stands firmly with them in their pursuit of justice. The incident has shaken the conscience of society, the Chief Minister said, asserting that such elements have no place in a civilised society. He said the government will ensure that the case is taken to its logical conclusion and that the perpetrator of this heinous crime is awarded exemplary punishment in accordance with the law. The Chief Minister was accompanied by MLA Budgam Agha Muntazir Mehdi and civil and police administration of the district. The minor girl, who had gone missing on Saturday, was found dead in a nearby field in Galwanpora village of central Kashmirs Budgam district on Sunday morning. The incident triggered widespread shock and grief across the area. Subsequently, police took cognisance of the matter and arrested the accused within 36 hours of the commission of the crime.
LG directs digitisation of JKAACL libraries
RK News Service Srinagar, May 26: LieutenantGovernor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of the Central Committee of the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) at Lok Bhavan, where he directed the acceleration of the digitisation process of all Academy libraries and the implementation of a well-crafted plan for capacity building of Academy artists and staff. The Central Committee granted in-principle approval to several key proposals, including affiliation for continuing the Calligraphy Course, the Annual Plan of Expenditure for FY 2026-27, and thedesigningof a new Academylogo, whichwill feature all five official languages of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary Finance Shailendra Kumar, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor Dr Mandeep K Bhandari, Principal Secretary Culture Brij Mohan Sharma, Commissioner Secretary Higher Education Ram Niwas Sharma, JKAACL Secretary Harvinder Kour, Dr Satish Vimal, Prof Bashar Bashir, and Principals of the Institute of Music and Fine Arts at the University of Jammu and University of Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor directed the acceleration of the digitization process of all Academy libraries and the implementation of a well-crafted plan for capacity building of Academy artists and staff. He instructed the Academy to expedite the process of accreditation of artists and filling of vacant posts. A comprehensive strategy involving the Education, Sports, and Culture departments must be formulated to promote vibrant cultural activities in schools and colleges to boost youth engagement, Sinha said. He applauded the Culture Academys performance in the Vande Mataram initiative. Principal Secretary Culture Brij Mohan Sharma gave a detailed presentation highlighting JKAACLs recent milestones. The committee was informed that the Academy successfully organized over 470 events across Jammu, Kashmir, and other parts of the country, engaging 14,117 artists and writers. Major commemorative events included 150 Years of Vande Mataram celebrations, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra, Nukkad Natak under the Nasha Mukt J&K Campaign, Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas, Birth Anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, and Constitution Day. It was further informed that the Jammu and Kashmir Tableau was a major attraction during the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on October 31, 2025. Furthermore, the J&K Tableau clinched the Second Prize at the Republic Day Parade 2026 in New Delhia historic national achievement for the Union Territory after 24 years. The Committee also reviewed the Action Taken Report from the previous meeting held in 2021. On the occasion, a Shina-Urdu dictionary and the Annual Report of the Academy were also released.
APSCC Greets People on Eid-ul-Adha, Prays for Peace in J&K
RK News Service SRINAGAR, May 26: All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee on Tuesday extended Eid-ul-Adha greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and expressed hope that the festival would strengthen peace, prosperity and communal harmony across the Union Territory. In a statement issued in Srinagar, APSCC Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina conveyed greetings to the Muslim community and all residents of J&K on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. He said the festival symbolises sacrifice, patience, humility and selflessness, values that are essential for promoting brotherhood and unity in society. Raina said Jammu and Kashmir has a long tradition of communal harmony where people of different faiths have lived together with mutual respect and understanding. He expressed hope that the festival would further strengthen the bonds of peace and togetherness among communities. The APSCC chairman also prayed for lasting peace, progress and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion.
RK Impact: Defunct Transformer Replaced In Uri Village
Idrees Bukhtiyar Srinagar, May 26: Three days after Rising Kashmir highlighted the electricity crisis in Muree Doba area of Sukhdar village in north Kashmirs Uri town, officials on Tuesday said that a new transformer has been dispatched and installed in the locality, restoring power supply to residents. Executive Engineer of KPDCL Baramulla, Farooq Ahmad Ganai, said that a new 63 KVA transformer, recently approved for the village, was dispatched on Sunday and has now been installed. A new 63 KVA transformer was approved for the village and dispatched on Sunday. It has been installed successfully, he said. Earlier, residents had accused the Power Development Department (PDD) of failing to restore electricity in the area, alleging that the damaged transformer had remained defunct for nearly three months, causing immense hardship to consumers. According to locals, the 25 KVA transformer of the village supplying electricity to the locality had developed a fault before the commencement of Ramadan. Although the transformer was reportedly repaired and reinstalled during the holy month, it broke down again within a few hours, leaving the area without a stable power supply. Residents said the damaged transformer was later shifted to a workshop for repairs, but despite repeated requests and follow-ups, it was not reinstalled. The residents had also alleged that officials assured them that the faulty 25 KVA transformer would be replaced with a higher-capacity 63 KVA transformer to improve electricity supply in the locality. Meanwhile, locals expressed gratitude to the department for acting promptly and restoring electricity in the village.
J&K Bank Handles Rs 15,000 Cr Transactions in Pre-Eid Week
Agencies Srinagar, May 26 : Jammu & Kashmir Bank, the premier financial institution of the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, has powered seamless banking services during the festive week leading up to Eid-ul-Azha, recording over 12 crore transactions worth more than ?15,000 crore, officials said on Tuesday. An official said the Bank registered its highest-ever single-day transaction volume on May 25, when customers carried out nearly 1.69 crore transactions involving ?2,848 crore, setting a new benchmark in the Banks digital banking history, they said. More than 95 per cent of the total transactions were executed digitally, reaffirming the growing customer preference for technology-driven banking services, the officials added. At the forefront of this digital surge was the Banks flagship mobile banking platform mPay Delight Plus, which delivered flawless performance even during peak load conditions and broke all previous records with an all-time high single-day transaction volume of 1.69 crore transactions worth 2,848 crore, they said. A senior Bank official expressed satisfaction over the seamless functioning of the digital channels. We have comprehensively upgraded all our technology platforms and our teams worked tirelessly round the clock to ensure uninterrupted services and zero inconvenience to customers during the festive rush, the official said. It is particularly encouraging to witness the rapid rise in digital adoption among the younger generation, especially Gen Z customers, who find our digital offerings highly attractive, convenient and dependable, the official added. With more than 22 million account holders, J&K Bank today processes over 95 per cent of its overall transactions digitally, underlining the remarkable transformation in customer banking behaviour driven by technology, convenience and trust, the officials said. Customers and business owners across Kashmir applauded the Bank for maintaining uninterrupted digital and branch services despite the heavy Eid rush. Mohammad Ashraf, owner of Aksa Namkeen in Srinagar, said the Banks digital channels worked flawlessly throughout the Eid season. Our scan-and-pay transactions had an almost 100 per cent success rate which greatly helped our business operations during peak hours, he said. Similarly, Azra Beigh, owner of Kashir Clothing in Chadoora, said transferring money has never been this smooth and effortless. J&K Bank truly deserves appreciation for providing such seamless digital services during the busiest shopping days, she said. The Bank had made special arrangements for adequate availability and fair distribution of fresh currency notes across branches, keeping in view the traditional practice of giving Eidi to children in the form of fresh currency notes, officials said. While a few isolated complaints regarding malfunctioning of ATMs in certain areas of Srinagar and adjoining districts were reported, the Banks technical teams acted swiftly and rectified the issues promptly, ensuring uninterrupted cash dispensation and customer convenience, they added. (KNS).
Cherry Trade Picks Up in Ganderbal Despite Hailstorm Damage
Umar Raina Ganderbal, May 26: Cherry harvesting is currently underway across Ganderbal, with farmers and orchard owners busy plucking the seasons first fruit from orchards spread across the district. Known for its thriving horticulture sector, Ganderbal has steadily emerged as one of Kashmirs leading cherry-producing districts, with thousands of families depending on the crop for their livelihood. Apart from apple cultivation, grapes, Walnuts cherry farming has become a major contributor to the local economy in areas including Chunt Waliwar, Gulabpora, Lar, Gutlibagh, Wakura, Dab, Batwina and Kangan, Surfraw where vast orchards are currently witnessing peak harvesting activity. According to official horticulture estimates for the 202425 season, Ganderbal produced nearly 9,094 metric tonnes of cherries from around 1,165 hectares of cultivated land, making the district one of the largest contributors to Kashmirs overall cherry production. Reports suggest that the district contributes between 39 percent to 60 percent of the Valleys total cherry output in some seasons, while nearly 5,000 farmers are directly associated with cherry cultivation and related activities. Freshly harvested cherries are carefully sorted, packed into boxes and transported to different markets across Kashmir and outside states. Along the Srinagar-Leh highway, several temporary roadside stalls have also come up at Wussan where locals and tourists are purchasing fresh cherries directly from growers. Farmers say the cherry season generates employment opportunities for hundreds of labourers involved in harvesting, grading, packaging and transportation, making horticulture one of the strongest economic sectors in the district. However, growers have expressed concern over recent rainfall and hailstorms that affected orchards during the crucial harvesting period, causing damage to the fruit and reducing both quality and quantity. A local orchard owner from Gutlibagh, Abdul Rashid Ahmad said Cherry is the first fruit of the season and farmers depend heavily on it for income. This year hailstorms damaged part of the crop, but we are still trying to ensure that good-quality fruit reaches the markets. Another grower, Ghulam Mohammad Dar, said we want Ganderbal cherries to reach bigger national and international markets. If proper government support, cold storage and transportation facilities are provided, growers can earn much better returns. Farmers have urged the Horticulture Department to organise awareness camps and modern training programmes to help orchard owners improve production techniques and protect crops from weather-related losses. They also appealed for compensation and financial support for horticulture growers affected by hailstorms and unseasonal rainfall, stating that thousands of families in the district rely entirely on fruit cultivation for their livelihood. Experts believe that with improved infrastructure, market connectivity and post-harvest support, Ganderbals cherries have the potential to strengthen Kashmirs position in premium fruit markets across India and abroad.
Authorities Warn Against Revealing Budgam Victims Identity
Arif Rashid Budgam, May 26: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Budgam has directed all social media platforms and members of the general public to immediately stop sharing or circulating photographs of the minor victim in the recent Galwanpora murder case. In an official order issued by the Secretary/Sub Judge, DLSA Budgam, the authority expressed serious concern over the circulation of the victims photographs on various social media platforms following the brutal murder. The order said that several individuals have uploaded and circulated the victims pictures, thereby violating provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act as well as the victims and her familys right to privacy. It has been observed that on various social media platforms, the picture of the victim from Galwanpora Budgam, who was brutally murdered, has been uploaded and circulated by several persons. Such actions are against the law as they reveal the identity of the victim and are punishable under law, the order reads. The DLSA warned that any person or platform found continuing to share or circulate the victims photographs despite the order would face legal action. The social media platforms and the general public are informed through this order to stop revealing the identity of the victim and circulating her pictures, failing which violators shall be booked under law, the Secretary, DLSA Budgam, said. The authority further directed all social media platforms to immediately remove the victims photographs from their platforms. Meanwhile, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Budgam has been directed to register FIRs against individuals who continue to upload or circulate the photographs in violation of the order.
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Tehran [Iran], May 26 : Iran on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent US self-defence strikes on the Islamic Republic, as well as the maritime blockade on its ports, saying such actions expose Washingtons dishonesty and unreliability even as diplomatic efforts continue to end the crisis in West Asia. In an official statement issued by Irans Ministry of Foreign Affairs and translated by the Embassy of Iran in India, the Islamic Republic stated that the US military has continued unlawful and unjustifiable actions since the announcement of a ceasefire on April 8, 2026, including the maritime blockage against Iranian ports and its commercial vessels and the flagrant violation of the ceasefire in the Hormozgan region. The terrorist military of the United States, continuing its unlawful and unjustifiable actions since the announcement of the ceasefire on April 8, 2026, particularly through repeated acts of maritime piracy against Iranian commercial vessels, has, over the past 48 hours, committed a flagrant violation of the ceasefire in the Hormozgan region, the statement read. This comes after the US military carried out self-defence strikes targeting Iranian missile launch sites and boats near the Strait of Hormuz amid an ongoing ceasefire between the two countries, CNN reported, citing US Central Command (CENTCOM). US forces conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces, CENTCOM spokesman Timothy Hawkins told CNN in a statement when asked about reports of explosions near the strategic waterway. He said the targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to deploy mines. Iran further slammed the timing of the US actions, coinciding with ongoing diplomatic engagement to end the conflict in West Asia, further demonstrating what it called the dishonesty and unreliability of the United States. The perpetration of these aggressive actions, concurrent with the ongoing diplomatic process mediated by Pakistan, once again exposed the dishonesty and unreliability of the ruling establishment of the United States to the Iranian nation, the peoples of the region, and the international community, the statement said. The Islamic Republic also accused Washington of hostile conduct and reiterated Irans deep mistrust of the US, claiming such actions reinforce its long-standing assessment of American policy. Strongly condemning the developments, Iran said the actions amounted to a violation of Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter and the ceasefire agreement of April 8, 2026, holding the US fully responsible for the consequences arising from them. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns these aggressive actions, which constitute a clear violation of Article 2(4) of the Charter of the United Nations, as well as the ceasefire agreement dated April 8, 2026, and holds the American regime fully responsible for all consequences arising from these aggressive acts, it added. Iran further warned that it would respond to any act of aggression and would not hesitate to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Without any doubt, the Islamic Republic of Iran will leave no act of aggression unanswered and will show not the slightest hesitation in defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran, the statement added. US and Iranian forces have previously exchanged fire during the ceasefire period. In early May, US forces had struck Iranian military facilities allegedly involved in unprovoked missile, drone and small boat attacks on American warships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. (ANI)
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Jammu, May 26 : Panic gripped parts of the posh Gandhi Nagar area of Jammu city on Tuesday evening after gunshots were fired during a police operation in the Mini Market near Green Belt Park. According to police, a team from Gandhi Nagar Police Station, accompanied by the Special Operations Group (SOG), had launched an operation around 6 PM against suspected criminals in the area.During the operation, the suspects allegedly attempted to flee and rammed their vehicle into the SOG vehicle, a police spokesperson told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO). The suspects then opened fire on the police party, prompting SOG personnel to retaliate in self-defence. The area was immediately cordoned off, and additional reinforcements were rushed to the spot to secure the locality. Police said cognisance of the incident has been taken, and further legal action is underway.The brief exchange of fire caused panic among residents, though normalcy was restored after the area was secured(KNO)
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Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 26 : A forest fire that broke out in the Narthan forest area of Panchayat Hartyan in Block Ghordi of Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district has been raging for the last three days, officials said on Tuesday. The fire, which falls under the Ramnagar Forest Division, was reportedly triggered by a sudden rise in temperature and has spread rapidly due to strong winds in the region. Community members living in nearby areas have joined firefighting efforts in a desperate bid to protect their homes. However, strong winds blowing through the region are further fueling the fire, causing it to spread rapidly across the difficult forest terrain and severely complicating efforts to bring the situation under control. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Ramnagar Naresh Majotra said multiple compartments and villages in the region have been affected by the wildfire. Active wildfires are currently tearing through several compartments and villages. In the North Range, fires are tearing through Compartments 11 and 12/N near Serbala village (Chillar Block), as well as Compartments 1, 2, 16, and 18/N covering Upper Barmeen village, Nallah Ghouran, and Phalal in the Barmeen Block. Our teams are currently on the ground working tirelessly to douse the flames. Multiple sectors within the Ramnagar division have been impacted, Majotra said. Meanwhile, on Saturday, a massive forest fire broke out near Budogi village forest in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, affecting around 14 hectares of forest area late Saturday night, officials said. According to the Forest Department, the fire erupted in the evening near the district headquarters, following which firefighting teams were immediately rushed to the spot to control the blaze. Speaking to ANI, Tehri Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Puneet Tomar said the situation is now largely under control and the fire has been extinguished. He said, The fire broke out in the evening. Our team here reached here very quickly, and the fire is being extinguishedSo currently the fire is about to end, and it has gone downwards where there is no population, and it will end at a rapid pace in an hour and a half from nowOverall, around fourteen hectares of our forest area have been affected. (ANI)
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