SRINAGAR — In a major move to check unauthorised constructions, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has directed an immediate suspension of all ongoing construction activities across 35 wards of the city until building permissions and approved plans are verified. The directions have been issued through separate circulars by Enforcement Officers of the North/East, West and […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of two lives in a massive fire at Durbal locality of Bemina in Srinagar and announced an ex-gratia relief of ₹2 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased. In a post on X, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt […]
SRINAGAR — The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted searches at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir in a money laundering case linked to an alleged terror funding case, officials said. At least four premises in Srinagar were raided under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in the case involving Umar Adil […]
SRINAGAR — Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Sunday said he had been placed under house detention ahead of a scheduled religious sermon at Masjid Mehboob-ul-Alam (RA) in Zoonimar, Srinagar. In a post on X, Mirwaiz said he was being detained for referring to a recently published International Crisis Group report on the situation […]
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 […]
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 […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday that the Union Territory is emerging as a land of possibilities where youths are excelling in sports, education, innovation and entrepreneurship. “The story of Jammu and Kashmir is no longer confined to the challenges of the past, but it is also the story […]
SRINAGAR — Top security brass in Kashmir on Wednesday reviewed the ongoing operations in the Valley, police said. The operations in south Kashmir were reviewed at a meeting attended by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, and General Officer Commanding of Srinagar-based XV Corps (also known as Chinar Corps) Lt Gen Balbir Singh, and others, […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Police have cracked a major theft case in Khanyar area of Srinagar by arresting two accused and recovering stolen gold ornaments worth approximately ₹45 lakh, police said on Tuesday. The case came to light on October 25, 2026, when Police Station Khanyar received a complaint from Basharat Hussain, a resident […]
SRINAGAR — The successful conclusion of the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon has highlighted Jammu and Kashmir’s growing potential as a destination for international sporting events, tourism and cultural exchange. Over 2,000 runners, including participants from 12 countries, competed in the full and half marathons, with a total prize purse of ₹3.17 crore. The […]