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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has set a target of raising its operational hydropower generation capacity to nearly 11,000 MW by December 2035, more than three times its present installed capacity of 3,540.15 MW. The roadmap was reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday, with the government outlining project-wise milestones []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally hot and humid conditions over the coming days, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers expected at scattered places, the Meteorological Centre said. The weather activity is forecast to increase slightly between August 29 and 31, when light to moderate rain and thundershowers may occur at []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq on Friday described the devastation in Nepal and other parts of the Himalayan region as a warning for Jammu and Kashmir, urging authorities and the public to reconsider development practices that could increase environmental risks in the fragile mountain ecosystem. Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid []

SRINAGAR: The death toll from flash floods and landslides along Nepals border with Tibet has risen to 469, Nepal Police said on Friday, as rescue teams continued searching for people reported missing after torrents of water, mud and debris swept through the region earlier this week. The disaster struck the mountainous border area on Wednesday, []

SRINAGAR : The death toll from devastating flash floods triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border rose to 392 on Thursday, while nearly 1,500 people remained missing on both sides of the border as rescue teams raced to reach affected areas. Of the total fatalities, 389 were reported in Nepal and three in []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) workers held separate protests in Pulwama and Shopian districts of south Kashmirs on Thursday against the proposed 6.83 per cent increase in electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir, demanding that the hike be withdrawn and the government honour its electoral commitments. In Pulwama, the protest was held at the district []

SRINAGAR: Temperatures are likely to rise further across Kashmir over the next few days, with the plains, including Srinagar, expected to experience heatwave-like conditions and maximum temperatures approaching 35 degrees Celsius, according to a Kashmir weather forecaster. Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 32.7 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, while Kupwara recorded 32.3 degrees Celsius and []

SRINAGAR: Police have arrested two persons and recovered seven pairs of gold earrings in connection with a series of alleged gold ornament theft and snatching cases involving elderly women in and around Sopore town, officials said on Wednesday. The arrests were made during the investigation into FIR No. 192/2026 registered at Police Station Sopore under []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the responsibility of shaping the future of children cannot be left to teachers alone, stressing that the government, parents and teachers must work together to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. Addressing a one-day education conference organised by the J&K Teachers Forum at the Sher-i-Kashmir International []

SRINAGAR: Noora Hospital, Srinagar, has successfully performed the implantation of an advanced inflatable penile prosthesis, marking a significant development in specialised urological and andrological care in Jammu and Kashmir. The procedure was performed by Consultant Urologist, Andrologist and Renal Transplant Surgeon Dr Yasir Iqbal Lone along with his surgical team at the hospital. Penile prosthesis []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has recalled six Junior Scale JKAS officers from the Union Territory of Ladakh and placed 19 other JKAS officers at the disposal of Ladakh on deputation for two years or until further orders. The orders were issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) on August 25 under Government Order []

SRINAGAR: In a landmark scientific achievement for Jammu and Kashmir, the Kashmir Pony has been officially recognised and registered as a distinct indigenous horse breed by the ICARNational Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBAGR), Karnal. The recognition was accorded by the ICAR Breed Registration Committee at its 14th meeting held on August 7, 2026, with []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has accelerated the digitisation and updating of land records, with the verified database being prepared for integration with the Centres AgriStack framework under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP), officials said. The exercise, being carried out by the Revenue Department in collaboration with BISAG-N, covers nearly 70 lakh land []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday assured people that his government would not raise electricity tariffs further during its current tenure, saying efforts would instead focus on improving basic services and infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a gathering in north Kashmir, Abdullah said the recent tariff revision had been kept limited to minimise []

SRINAGAR: A 45-year-old man was critically injured after being attacked by a bear near his house in the Barari area of Sawjian in Mandi, Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. The victim was identified as Nisar Ahmed, son of Bashir Ahmed, a resident of Gagrian (Barari). Following the attack, Ahmed was []

SRINAGAR: The BJP is not opposed to restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and wants it as well, senior party leader Ashok Koul said, while asserting that the timing of the move would be decided by the Government of India and its agencies. Kouls remarks came as he defended the BJPs position on statehood and []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday assured teachers that the Jammu and Kashmir Government would address their genuine service-related concerns, including transfers, promotions and vacancies, while also working to improve school infrastructure across the Union Territory. Addressing an educational conference organised by the JK Teachers Forum at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in []

SRINAGAR: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday staged a protest in Jammu against the recent increase in electricity tariffs, saying the move would place an additional financial burden on ordinary consumers already struggling with rising prices of essential commodities. PDP protesters raised objections to the tariff hike and urged the authorities to reconsider the []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally hot and humid weather with brief spells of rain and thundershowers at scattered places over the coming days, with the Meteorological Centre Srinagar warning of the possibility of flash floods, mudslides and landslides from intense showers in localised areas. According to the latest weather forecast issued []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) on Tuesday sealed 46 shops at the Indra Chowk Vegetable Market over unpaid dues, officials said. The civic body carried out the action as part of its recovery drive against commercial establishments with outstanding payments. The shops were sealed after the dues remained unpaid despite the proceedings initiated by []

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His promise to get the adverse travel advisories downgraded was welcomed by the hospitality sector. But other comments made by US envoy Sergio Gor during his maiden visit to Kashmir added yet another layer to the diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan Sergio Gor did not come to Srinagar to make history. He came to []

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SRINAGAR: One person was killed and three others were injured after a flyover collapsed during construction work in the Jakh area of Vijaypur in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. An official said the incident occurred while construction work was underway and the structure gave way. The three injured persons were []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has posted seven Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers of the 2024 AGMUT batch to various forest divisions and senior offices across the Union Territory with immediate effect. The postings were ordered by the Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment through Government Order No. 185-JK(FST) of 2026 dated August 24, []

SRINAGAR: The Tribal Gujjar Bakkerwal Welfare Foundation (TGBWF) has approached the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) seeking urgent intervention over the alleged repeated sexual assault of a minor Gujjar girl by her government-school teacher, her subsequent pregnancy and death. It has alleged attempts to suppress the matter through threats, monetary inducement and a community-level []

SRINAGAR : The District Magistrate Ganderbal has advised people, particularly parents and guardians, to exercise utmost caution and prevent children from entering or bathing in Nallah Sindh and other water bodies across the district. In a public advisory issued on Monday, the administration cautioned against the risks associated with bathing and swimming in rivers, streams []

SRINAGAR: An AK-47 rifle, grenades and an improvised explosive device (IED) were recovered during a joint search operation in the Manzseer area of Sopore in north Kashmir on Monday. Quoting a senior police official, news agency KNO reported that the operation was conducted by the Special Operations Group (SOG) Sopore in coordination with 52 Rashtriya []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called for a focused, coordinated and humane response to Srinagars growing stray dog menace, directing the concerned departments and Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) to accord the issue top priority and deliver tangible results on the ground. Chairing a review meeting on the issue, the Chief Minister said the []

SRINAGAR: The Government Degree College for Women, Nawakadal, on Monday held a condolence meeting to mourn the demise of Prof Rabia Masood, former head of the colleges English Department. The meeting was attended by the colleges teaching and non-teaching staff and a large number of students in the presence of Acting Principal Prof Pinu G []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns in several areas of Srinagar, Budgam and Shopian on August 29, 30 and 31 to facilitate maintenance work on various 33 kV lines. According to the KPDCL, power supply to BK Pora, Khanda, Chattergam, Kenihama, Summerbugh, Railway Station Shalina, Wagoora, Wadpora, Aribagh, []

SRINAGAR: Education holds the key to the overall progress and development of Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Education, Health & Medical Education and Social Welfare Sakeena Itoo said on Monday, while underlining the need for government and private institutions to work together to strengthen the education sector. Itoo was speaking at the Foundation Day celebrations []

SRINAGAR : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday directed the School Education Department to complete its inquiry into the incident involving a young schoolgirl in Kishtwar within a month and ensure stringent action based on its findings. Chairing a review of the matter, the Chief Minister directed the concerned authorities to conduct a thorough and []

SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has urged Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo to seek a review of the recent electricity tariff order issued by the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Jammu and Kashmir, besides seeking interim relief for industrial consumers until the matter is reconsidered. A delegation of FCIK, led by []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reviewed a roadmap to strengthen access to senior secondary education and improve the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) at the higher secondary level across the Union Territory. Chairing a review meeting of the School Education Department at the Civil Secretariat here, Omar discussed a phased plan []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has set aside orders closing a complainants evidence in a 2020 cheque-bounce case and refusing to reopen it, holding that the trial court should have allowed him to examine two material witnessesa Bank Manager and a Postmanto ensure a fair and just decision. Justice Mohd Yousuf []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the government had never promised that electricity rates would not increase, adding that the provision of 200 units of free electricity would be implemented through a solar scheme. He maintained that the tariff revision had no connection with the free-power scheme. Speaking to reporters, []

SRINAGAR : A 60-year-old woman, who was injured in a road accident in the Uri area of Baramulla district on Monday, succumbed to her injuries at Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla. Quoting officials, news agency GNS reported that Soni Begum, wife of Noor Hassan and a resident of Dulanga, Uri, sustained injuries in the road []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the J&K Government to explain why it has failed to respond to a September 2025 communication from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and why separate Integrated Management Plans (IMPs) for three wetland reserves have not been resubmitted in accordance []

SRINAGAR: A stretch of Jehangir Chowk developed under the Srinagar Smart City project is now being dismantled and reworked, with walkway tiles being removed and stacked alongside the road, raising fresh questions about the planning and execution of infrastructure at one of Srinagars busiest junctions. Workers have prised up sections of the pedestrian walkway and []

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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has no role in the recently approved 6.8 per cent increase in electricity tariffs, National Conference spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said, describing the revision as part of a normal regulatory process. JK Govt has no role in tariff hike by JERC; it is a normal process that has been []

SRINAGAR: Kashmiri public policy scholar Arhan Bagati has been appointed as a Research Fellow at the Harvard University Center for International Development (CID), effective August 2026. Bagati, a Master in Public Policy graduate from Harvard Kennedy School, will undertake development-focused research at CID, with a particular focus on Kashmir and its development challenges. The appointment []

SRINAGAR: The Supreme Court on Friday reduced the mandatory legal practice requirement for law graduates seeking to appear in entry-level judicial service examinations from three years to one year, modifying its May 2025 ruling. A three-judge Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices A.G. Masih and K. Vinod Chandran delivered the decision by a []

by Asad Mirza Trump and Iran are turning the Strait of Hormuz into a contest of competing narratives, while prolonged closure threatens oil markets, Gulf security, and Indias energy costs. Nearly six months into the US-Israel war on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz has become less a shipping lane than a rhetorical battlefield. This week []

SRINAGAR: The proposed Rs 104.02-crore Plug-and-Play Industrial Park at Nowgam has come under intensified environmental and planning scrutiny, with two environmental groups questioning its compatibility with the Srinagar Master Plan-035 and a State Administrative Council decision that explicitly restricted construction along the Pantha Chowk-Nowgam corridor because it forms part of a flood-absorption basin. The Environmental []