17 injured as mini-bus rolls into ditch in Udhampur

Jammu Tawi, Oct 15: At least 17 passengers were injured after a matador rolled into a ditch at Dhalpar in Udhampur district on Thursday, officials said. An official said that the matador, bearing registration number JK14C-2791, was travelling from Udhampur towards Jhonu Tanal when the accident occurred. He said all 17 injured passengers were shifted … Read more

JK High Court bans motorboats on Dal Lake

Srinagar, Oct 15: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has banned fuel-powered motorboats and jet skis from being plied on Dal Lake till further order. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati and Justice Rajesh Sekhri on Wednesday issued the order on a petition filed by Mohammad Rafiq Mir. “In … Read more

ECI defers voter revision exercise for J&K

ECI defers voter revision exercise for J&K

Srinagar, Oct 15: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday said that the schedule for the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in Jammu & Kashmir will be announced in due course of time, keeping in view the region’s weather conditions. While unveiling the SSR schedule for 17 states, the poll‑body said that … Read more

Punjabi Morcha calls off agitation after Govt assurance; Punjabi, Gojri, Pahari Bill planned for 2027

Punjabi Morcha calls off agitation after Govt assurance; Punjabi, Gojri, Pahari Bill planned for 2027

Leaders thank CM, Oberoi and Wani; appeals to PM to restore Punjabi in CBSE curriculum Jammu Tawi, October 15: The All J&K Sikh Sangat’s Punjabi Morcha has decided to call off its agitation following a written assurance from the Jammu and Kashmir Government on the inclusion of Punjabi as an official language of the Union … Read more

Rain hits parts of J&K, snow in Kashmir’s higher reaches

Srinagar, Oct 15: Several parts of Jammu and Kashmir received rain on Wednesday, while higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley, including Razdan Pass and Tulail Valley, recorded snowfall, bringing down daytime temperatures across the region. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecast light to moderate rain at many places and light snowfall over higher reaches on Thursday, … Read more

Sports provide constructive path for youth empowerment: LG

Sports provide constructive path for youth empowerment: LG

Srinagar, Oct 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Thursday said that sports provide a constructive path for youth empowerment and initiatives such as Jashn-e-Dal channel youthful energy towards nation-building, creativity and positive social transformation. LG Sinha congratulated Jammu Kashmir Police on the successful completion of Jashn-e-Dal-2026, and in his message said, “Sports is the celebration … Read more

Row erupts over IAS officer’s ‘inappropriate’ remark against woman JKAS officer

Srinagar, Oct 15 (UNI): A row erupted after an IAS officer allegedly called a woman Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer “bloody shit” during a heated exchange at an online review meeting. J&K Labour and Employment Department late Thursday said selectively edited video clips of the review meeting were circulating without the complete context, … Read more

J&K Prosecution secures dismissal of 10 bail pleas in Jammu, Samba

Jammu Tawi, October 15: The Prosecution Department Jammu and Kashmir today announced that ten bail applications were dismissed/rejected by the Hon’ble courts at Districts Jammu and Samba between October 8 and 14, 2026, following well-prepared and vigorous opposition by Ld. Prosecutors appearing for the UT. On October 14, 2026, four different bail applications of accused … Read more

Police Attach Assets Worth Rs 13.43 Cr in Srinagar Drug Crackdown

Police Attach Assets Worth Rs 13.43 Cr in Srinagar Drug Crackdown

SRINAGAR, Oct 15: Srinagar Police has attached and frozen residential properties and a vehicle worth over Rs 13.43 crore in a major crackdown on drug traffickingtargeting assets allegedly acquired through proceeds of narcotic activities. The coordinated operation was carried out by police stations Khanyar, Pantha Chowk, Shalteng, Safakadal, Soura and Ahmadnagar under the Narcotic Drugs … Read more

Pvt schools cannot force book purchases: Minister

Srinagar, Oct 14: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister, Sakina Itoo on Wednesday said that parents should not be forced or directed by the private schools to buy textbooks from any particular outlet. Speaking to the reporters on the sidelines of a meeting, the minister said, “Private schools should give choice to the parents. It depends … Read more