Do Lent and Ramadan Align in 2026?
by Asad Mirza
In 2026, Christianity’s Lent and Islam’s Ramadan begin on the same day for the first time in 33 years, highlighting shared traditions...
Police Seize Multiple Vehicles for Illegal Mining in Baramulla
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with officials from the Geology and Mining Department, seized multiple vehicles involved in illegal extraction and...
NMC Approves Increase of 24 PG Super-Specialty Seats for Jammu Kashmir Medical Colleges
SRINAGAR: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved new and increased Postgraduate Super-Specialty (DM/MCh) seats for Government Medical Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir for...
Legislators, Communities Must Unite to Fight Drug Abuse: Sakina Itoo
SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Friday underlined the collective responsibility of legislators, senior citizens, intellectuals, community members and religious...
Jammu Kashmir: First Leg of Budget Session Concludes
SRINAGAR: The first leg of the budget session of the Jammu Kashmir Assembly concluded on Friday, with the House scheduled to reassemble on March...
Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Along LoC in Kupwara
SRINAGAR: Pakistani forces violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district on Friday, according to multiple media reports.
The incident took...
KPDCL Announces Scheduled Power Shutdowns Across Multiple Districts
SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer (Distribution), KPDCL, has announced scheduled shutdowns of key 33 kV lines, affecting power supply across several districts.
On February 23, 2026,...
MBBS, BDS Intern Stipend Enhancement Under Review: Govt Tells House
SRINAGAR: The Government on Friday informed the House that the proposal for enhancement of stipend for MBBS/BDS interns is presently under examination in the...
Heated Exchange in Assembly Over Demand for Jammu Kashmir Bank Branch in Sumbal
SRINAGAR: A brief but sharp exchange took place in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday after National Conference MLA Hilal Akbar Lone...
Govt Orders Transfer of 22 IAS, JKAS Officers in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: In a significant administrative reshuffle, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered the transfer and posting of 22 IAS and JKAS officers across Jammu and...
Rs 9.84 Crore Flood Restoration Works Underway in Marh: Dy CM
SRINAGAR: Nearly 92 restoration projects worth Rs 9.84 crore have been initiated in Marh Constituency following the 2025 floods, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary...
Three IAS Officers Relieved from Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The General Administration Department of Jammu and Kashmir today relieved three IAS officers following transfer orders issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
According...
Security Forces Recover Arms Cache in Rajouri
SRINAGAR: Security forces on Friday recovered war-like stores during a search operation in the Nathua Tibba area of Sundarbani sector along the Line of...
IAS Officer Syed Abid Rashid Shah Relieved from Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has relieved Syed Abid Rashid Shah, a 2012-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, following his transfer to...
PDP President Seeks Protection for Kashmir Apples in Indo-US Deal
SRINAGAR: Mehbooba Mufti, president of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Friday urged Narendra Modi to safeguard Kashmir’s apple industry by excluding apples from the...
