Bail of 3 accused persons rejected in Chatroo case

Jammu Tawi, OCTOBER 10: The Prosecution Department, J&K, today commended its Public Prosecutors, whose firm and well-reasoned opposition resulted in the rejection of four bail applications on 8 and 10 October 2026: three under the BNS, POCSO & SC/ST Act and one under BNS & POCSO Act. On October 10, 2026, the Principal Sessions Judge, … Read more

Huge cache of arms, ammunition recovered in Sopore

‘Big blow to terror networks; recoveries include 2 rifles, 4 pistols, 11 grenades, 3 IEDs’ Sopore, Oct 10: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Sopore area of Kashmir. An official told the news agency that recoveries include two assault rifles, four pistols, 11 hand grenades and … Read more

Govt mulls demand-driven subjects in J&K colleges

J&K witnesses 17% increase in student enrolment Srinagar, Oct 10: The government is considering introducing only those subjects in colleges across Jammu and Kashmir that are purely driven by student demand. According to the news agency, Education Minister Sakina Itoo while speaking to reporters here said, “The Higher Education Department (HED) is trying to introduce … Read more

INDI Bloc’s protest over SIR ‘baseless’: LoP

Srinagar, Oct 10: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma on Saturday termed the INDIA bloc’s proposed protest over alleged electoral irregularities “baseless”, accusing opposition parties of politicising the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and attempting to create unrest in the country. Speaking to media persons, Sharma, as … Read more

CM calls for future-ready education beyond exams

New Delhi, October 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday called for a future-ready education system that goes beyond examinations and equips students with critical thinking, digital literacy, adaptability and a sense of responsibility. Addressing the School Leader of the Year 2026 Summit and Awards in New Delhi, Omar emphasised the role of school leaders … Read more

J&K poised to emerge as global capability hub: LG

J&K poised to emerge as global capability hub: LG

Jammu Tawi, October 10: Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to emerge as a major destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), backed by its young workforce, improving infrastructure, investor-friendly policies and expanding start-up ecosystem, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday. Addressing the valedictory session of the J&K Global Capability Centre Summit 2026, Sinha said … Read more

Passenger vehicle plunges into gorge, 2 killed, 21 injured

Passenger vehicle plunges into gorge, 2 killed, 21 injured

Jammu Tawi, Oct 09: Two persons were killed and 21 others sustained injuries after a passenger vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Rajouri District on Friday. An official said that the vehicle (bearing no. JK20C-8295), met with an accident near Moghla village within the jurisdiction … Read more

J&K can emerge as a competitive destination for GCCs: CM

J&K can emerge as a competitive destination for GCCs: CM

Jammu Tawi, Oct 09: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called upon industry leaders to explore Jammu and Kashmir as an emerging destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), emphasising that the government is committed to creating a competitive, business-friendly ecosystem that attracts investment, fosters innovation and generates meaningful employment. “We have to make Jammu and Kashmir … Read more

EC-BJP collusion to distort J&K mandate, alleges Omar

Says 7 seats were added in J&K, BJP won 6; same pattern is continuing Jammu Tawi, Oct 9: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Friday alleged that the Election Commission is colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to distort the people’s mandate in Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, CM Omar questioned … Read more