Briefing May 3-9, 2026
KERAN
The death of Raja Liaqat Ali Khan has reopened a largely forgotten chapter of Kashmir’s conflict, the displacement of Muslim families from border villages...
Is the Kashmiri Pheran a Fashion Trend or a Timeless Identity?
by Manejeh Jehan
The Pheran, which declined amid colonial influence and shifting aspirations, was preserved by some Kashmiris and later re-emerged among diaspora communities as...
JDA Demolishes Over 15 Illegal Structures
SRINAGAR: The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) on Monday carried out a demolition drive along the Ring Road corridor, removing more than 15 unauthorised structures...
Two-Year-Old Rescued After Drowning in Jhelum River in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: A two-year-old child was rescued after a drowning incident in the Jhelum River near the Parimpora area of Srinagar on Monday and was hospitalised,...
Darbar Move Resumes in Srinagar After Four-Year Gap
SRINAGAR: The annual Darbar Move resumed in Srinagar on Monday after a four-year suspension, marking the seasonal relocation of the Union Territory’s administrative machinery...
NEET-UG 2026 Across Kashmir: A Day of Prayers and Pressure
by Afreen Ashraf
SRINAGAR: On Sunday, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 was conducted across the country, with more than 50,000 aspirants from...
Vote Counting Underway in Four States, One UT; BJP Leads in West Bengal Early...
SRINAGAR: Counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and the Union Territory of Puducherry commenced this morning...
Press Freedom Day: NC Leaders Emphasise Role of Free Media, Pay Tribute to Fallen...
SRINAGAR: On the occasion of International Press Freedom Day, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) leaders underscored the importance of a free and independent...
LG Sinha Reviews Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Drive, District Action Plans Against Drugs
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired a high-level review meeting at Raj Bhavan to assess the progress of the Nasha Mukt Jammu...
Uri–Baramulla Highway Reopens After Nine-Hour Closure
SRINAGAR: Vehicular movement on the Uri–Baramulla highway was restored on Sunday after remaining suspended for around nine hours due to a major landslide at...
Child’s Body Found Across LoC: Suru River Tragedy Highlights Humanitarian Gap in Kargil–Baltistan
SRINAGAR: The body of a child who drowned in the Suru River in Ladakh’s Kargil district last month has been recovered across the Line...
50-Year-Old Critically Injured as Truck Overturns in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: A man sustained grievous injuries after falling from the rooftop of a truck that overturned on the New Bypass in the Lasjan area...
Eight Injured in Twin Road Accidents in Central Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Eight persons were injured in two separate road traffic accidents in the Mirgund area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Sunday, officials said.
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HED Announces FYUGP Admissions; Registration to Open on May 9
SRINAGAR: The Higher Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir has announced the commencement of admissions for Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes (FYUGP) and integrated postgraduate courses...
Jammu Kashmir: STA Approves Revised Passenger Fares
SRINAGAR: The State Transport Authority (STA), Jammu and Kashmir has approved a revision in passenger fares for 4-wheelers, including Tata Magic (auto), aligning them...
