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Srinagar, Dec 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday drew parallels between Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's recent act of touching a Muslim woman's hijab and a past election-related controversy in Jammu and Kashmir involving Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti, terming both incidents a manifestation of a "regressive mindset". Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Omar said such episodes were not isolated and recalled an incident from an earlier election when, he alle ...Read More >
Ganderbal, Dec 17: Police busted a major drug trafficking racket in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district and seized around one kilogram of cocaine, valued at over ₹10 crore in the international market. Addressing a press conference, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ganderbal, Khalil Ahmed Poswal, said the breakthrough was achieved during the investigation of an accused already lodged in jail in an NDPS case, who was found to be working for a larger drug syndicate since February this year. ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 17 : Cold conditions continued across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Wednesday, with several places in the Kashmir Valley recording sub-zero minimum temperatures, officials said. In the Kashmir region, Pulwama and Shopian were the coldest, both recording a minimum temperature of minus 4.4 degrees Celsius, followed by Anantnag at minus 4.2 degrees and Pampore at minus 4.0 degrees Celsius. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.6 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature at Srina ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16: In preparation for the upcoming Pulse Polio National Immunization Day (NID) 2025, a Media Sensitization Workshop was held on Tuesday at Conference Hall of the Directorate of Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization, Barzulla. The workshop aimed to strengthen collaboration with the media and enhance public awareness ahead of NID scheduled on 21 December 2025. A detailed presentation was delivered by Dr. Mohammad Ramzan Mir, Assistant Director, Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization, Kas ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16: Security forces on Tuesday recovered arms and ammunition from a graveyard in the Natipora area of Srinagar during a search operation linked to an ongoing investigation, officials said. A police team, assisted by a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) unit and conducted in the presence of an executive magistrate, searched the graveyard as part of procedural requirements, officials added. The searches were conducted in connection with a case registered at Bemina Police Station in ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16: Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra-starrer Sholay, widely regarded as one of Indian cinema's greatest films, returned to the big screen last week as cinephiles gathered at INOX multiplex in Srinagar to relive the 1975 cult classic. The special theatrical re-release marks 50 years of Sholay, which completed its golden jubilee in August this year. To commemorate the milestone, director-producer Ramesh Sippy, in collaboration with the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF), restored and re- ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16: Jammu and Kashmir cricket witnessed a proud moment at the IPL Season 19 mini auction as Auqib Nabi Dar, a fast bowler from Baramulla, was snapped up by Delhi Capitals for ₹8.40 crore, emerging as one of the standout Indian signings of the auction. The deal crowns years of hard work by the 28-year-old, who has established himself as a key figure for Jammu and Kashmir on the domestic circuit. Renowned for his ability to swing the ball, maintain disciplined lines, and perform und ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16: The Counter Intelligence wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday conducted pre-dawn raids at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley, busting a terror-linked network of anti-national elements allegedly operating under the guise of social activism, officials said. The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) carried out coordinated searches across seven districts, during which 12 suspects were detained for questioning. Officials said the operation exposed a covert terror ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16: National Conference (NC) President, Dr Farooq Abdullah, has expressed deep grief and profound sorrow over the demise of the eminent Islamic scholar and revered spiritual guide, Hazrat Pir Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi. Describing his passing as an irreparable spiritual and missionary loss to the Muslim Ummah, he said, "The late Pir Sahib was a beacon of guidance in the realms of self-reformation, spiritual purification, and quiet yet profoundly impactful service to Islam." "Hazra ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16: Members of Parliament from Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Monday submitted a detailed memorandum to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, raising humanitarian, constitutional, and governance concerns linked to the Union Territory. The memorandum was submitted by Rajya Sabha MPs Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan, Sajad Ahmad Kitchloo, and Gurninder Singh Oberoi. It focuses on three key issues: prisoners lodged outside Jammu and Kashmir, restoration of full statehood, and notificati ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16 : Most parts of Kashmir recorded sub-zero minimum temperatures on Tuesday, with Zojila Pass emerging as the coldest place at minus 17 degrees Celsius, officials said. In the Valley, Pampore and Pulwama were the coldest inhabited areas, both recording a minimum of minus 4 degrees Celsius, followed by Shopian at minus 3.8 degrees Celsius and Anantnag at minus 3.3 degrees Celsius. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.8 degrees Celsius, while the city's airport logged minus 2 degree ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed concern over the delay in restoring several key institutions to the elected government, saying the issue required serious attention. Speaking to reporters at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), the Chief Minister said that despite personally holding the Power portfolio, the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation (PDC) had not yet been handed back to the elected dispensation. Institutions that wer ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 15: The Union Ministry of Power on Monday informed Parliament that NHPC Limited is currently operating six hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir with a combined installed capacity of 2,250 megawatts, while two major projects, Ratle and Pakal Dul, are under construction in partnership with the Jammu and Kashmir government. In a written reply to a parliamentary query, Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik said NHPC is operating the 690 MW Salal project, 480 MW Uri-I, 390 MW Du ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 15: A severe cold wave tightened its grip on Kashmir on Monday as dense fog enveloped large parts of the Valley, disrupting normal life and affecting air and road traffic. Poor visibility led to multiple flight cancellations at Srinagar International Airport and slowed traffic across the city. Srinagar remained shrouded in thick fog for the second consecutive day, with visibility extremely low until around 11:30 am. The dense fog caused slow-moving traffic, particularly on major r ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday e-inaugurated and, through virtual mode, laid the foundation stones for multiple developmental projects worth ₹37.92 crore in Srinagar district. The initiatives aim to strengthen urban infrastructure, improve civic amenities, and enhance the quality of life for residents. The e-inauguration and foundation stone ceremony was held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC). Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, ...Read More >
Jammu, Dec 15: Director General (DG) of Border Security Force (BSF), Praveen Kumar, on Monday inaugurated the 20 newly constructed Mahila Barracks at various Border Out Posts (BOPs). These barracks are aimed at providing improved accommodation and welfare facilities for women personnel deployed along the International Border (IB). The BSF DG also reviewed the Smart Border Technology projects along the IB, focused on strengthening surveillance, operational efficiency, and overall border security ...Read More >
Srinagar, Nov 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and the Chief Minister on Monday expressed his grief at the loss of lives in the Delhi Red Fort blast and prayed for the injured. "Extremely pained by the loss of lives in a blast in Delhi. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray that the injured recover soon," the Lieutenant Governor said. Chief Minister has expressed deep shock over the blast in Delhi close to Red Fort, which has claimed several lives and left many injured. He exte ...Read More >
Srinagar, Nov 10: The spotlight shifts to Budgam on Tuesday as the central Kashmir constituency goes to the polls in a by-election widely seen as a key test of the National Conference's political dominance and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's hold on the electorate less than a year after the Assembly elections. The bypoll was necessitated after Omar Abdullah, who won from both Budgam and Ganderbal in last year's elections, decided to retain his traditional seat of Ganderbal. Omar had secured a c ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, emphasised on Tuesday that infrastructure development should prioritise citizens' comfort and convenience. According to an official release, speaking at the CII National Conference on "Future of Smart Roads - Safety, Sustainability and Resilience," Gadkari outlined three key pillars for infrastructure growth: People, Prosperity, and Planning. To support people-centric development, the Ministry has developed 670 r ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 27: In a significant step towards enhancing regional connectivity, a high-level team from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) will visit Kishtwar on October 28 to evaluate the feasibility of a proposed airport under the Centre's UDAN scheme. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced the development, calling it a "landmark moment" in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to link remote and hilly areas of Jammu and Kashmir through affo ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 27: National Conference (NC) MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday criticised his own party leadership, warning that Kashmir is facing an "existential crisis" rather than an internal ego battle. He accused the party of drifting away from the commitments made to the people following the abrogation of Article 370. "We will have personal differences later, but right now Kashmir is facing a crisis of identity and existence," Ruhullah said while addressing reporters. In a pointed criti ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 27: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) has dismantled an online radicalisation network, preventing two vulnerable youths from being drawn into extremist activities. The operation highlights the agency's expertise in cyber intelligence, surveillance, and community outreach. Acting on precise intelligence, CIK identified two social media accounts, 'faithful_warrior57' and 'Gurkboru.08', used to glorify violence, circulate extremist content, and influence impressionable youth. Both a ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 27: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the Assembly that over Rs 790 crore has been spent so far on various works under the Srinagar Smart City Project since its inception. The statement came in response to a starred question raised by National Conference General Secretary and Khanyar MLA, Ali Mohammad Sagar. Responding to the question, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the portfolio of Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UDD), said that a tota ...Read More >
Poonch, Oct 25: The Aspirational Block Mankote of District Poonch (Jammu & Kashmir) has earned special recognition at the Regional Best Practices Seminar (North) organized by NITI Aayog under the Aspirational Districts & Blocks Programme (ADP/ABP) held at Varanasi. Representing the District, Pankaj Magotra (Additional District Development Commissioner Poonch) and Ijaz Ahmed (Block Development Officer Mankote) presented the Nutrition Use Case titled "A Jan Andolan for Nutrition and Community Wel ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decisive leadership has transformed India's security landscape and economy, calling his tenure an era that "secured the nation and crushed terror sanctuaries." Addressing a series of rallies in poll-bound Bihar, Shah said that for seven decades, no government dared to revoke Article 370, but Modi ended that "historic injustice" in 2019, fully integrating Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India. "Fo ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 25: Member of Parliament (MP) from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, on Saturday said that "repeated disregard" for the people's mandate could compel citizens to explore political alternatives in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters here, Ruhullah said the people had given a clear majority to one party after the elections, but the decision was not respected. "When the public mandate is set aside within a year, people naturally begin to question it," he said, adding, "Trust, o ...Read More >
Jammu, Oct 25: Sat Sharma, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir president and the newly elected member of Rajya Sabha, on Saturday, accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of attempting to create a "Jammu versus Kashmir" division in the RS polls. He said the BJP won the seat on the basis of its ideology, with some Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs_ voting in the party's favour. "This is a historic victory for the BJP. We have won the seat from Kashmir soil despite attempts by Omar A ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming Darbar Move Session 2025-26, emphasising on ensuring smooth, secure and well-coordinated shifting of offices from Srinagar to Jammu. At the outset, Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD) M. Raju made a detailed presentation on the transport arrangements and logistical aspects of the Darbar move convoy. The Chief Minister directed the Managin ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 24: Kashmir is ready to welcome another floral attraction as the new Chrysanthemum Garden, also known as Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, opens to visitors at the foothills of the Zabarwan range. The garden is set to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on October 25. Spread over five hectares, the garden features more than 50 varieties of chrysanthemums with over 30 lakh flowers expected to bloom this season. Officials say the garden will remain open till late November, bringing li ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 24: In a move aimed at enhancing passenger convenience and strengthening regional connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, the Northern Railways on Friday announced that the Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat Express will now halt at Reasi Railway Station from October 29, 2025. Officials said the decision comes in response to growing local demand from residents, pilgrims, and tourists seeking easier access to Reasi district known for its religious significance and proximity to the world's high ...Read More >
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