JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Sunday assigned the additional charge of Chief Secretary to Shailendra Kumar, IAS, till the joining of Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav in the Union Territory. According to a government order issued by the General Administration Department, Kumar, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Finance Department, who also holds the […]
SRINAGAR — National Conference MLA Hilal Akbar Lone on Sunday dismissed speculation of a rebellion within the party, asserting that no force, temptation, or desire for a position could shake his loyalty to the party and its leadership. His remarks come amid speculation of discontent within the ruling NC following Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s expansion […]
NEW DELHI — The Delhi High Court has upheld the bail granted to a Kashmiri youth in a case under the anti-terror law concerning an alleged conspiracy to spread terror in Jammu and Kashmir. A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Arun Bhardwaj dismissed the National Investigation Agency (NIA)’s appeal against the trial court’s May […]
SRINAGAR — Amid steady festive demand for Kashmiri apples in terminal markets across the country ahead of Diwali, supplies remain inadequate after a substantial portion of this year’s crop was hit by a scab outbreak, according to growers and dealers. “The demand is very good. On this occasion (Diwali), our large apples (Grade A), especially […]
PULWAMA — Police in Pulwama have solved a nearly two-month-old fatal hit-and-run case with the arrest of the accused driver and seizure of the vehicle involved in the accident, officials said. The case pertains to September 4, 2026, when a pedestrian, identified as Inthakab Khan, son of Sheraz Khan, a resident of Rajouri, was killed […]
SRINAGAR — The ruling National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir dismissed reports on Saturday of a party rebellion over Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s expansion of the council of ministers on October 17, saying it would discuss any grievances from party leaders internally. In Jammu, tribal affairs minister Javed Rana also dismissed speculation of an […]
SRINAGAR — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the transformation of Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 reflects the power of peace, development, equal rights and good governance. The lieutenant governor addressed the UT foundation day celebrations at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. “On J-K UT […]
NEW DELHI — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has married television journalist Nidhi Razdan in New Delhi. In a tweet on Saturday, 56-year-old Omar said, “a new journey began yesterday…” and tagged Nidhi in it. The tweet included four pictures of the couple. Sources said the marriage was solemnised under the Special Marriage […]
AWANTIPORA — Police in Awantipora arrested an alleged drug peddler in Tral and recovered over 1 kg of cannabis from his possession during a naka checking operation, officials said on Saturday. The accused, identified as Owais Ahmed Khan, a resident of Yanganwani Aripal, was apprehended by a police team from Police Station Tral, headed by […]
SRINAGAR — The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against two individuals for allegedly duping job seekers of more than Rs 15 lakh on the pretext of providing overseas employment. According to an official statement, the chargesheet in FIR No. 32/2026 has been filed before the Court of […]