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Kashmir Latest News

A key section of this website, it offers round-the-clock updates on events unfolding in Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh, as well as related developments from around the world. Providing the most comprehensive account of events and the individuals involved, this section stands out as the only one not cross-referenced with other categories on the site.

Punishing Journalists for Legitimate Stories is Not Democracy: CM Omar

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday told the Legislative Assembly that safeguarding the press as the “fourth pillar” of democracy is a collective...

Police Attach Rs 20.37 Lakh Property of NDPS Accused

SRINAGAR: Police in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir have attached an immovable property worth Rs 20.37 lakh belonging to an accused in an...

India’s Unity and Spiritual Heritage Will Guide Global Harmony: LG Sinha

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday attended the Idol Installation Ceremony of Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji Maharaj at Haridwar in Uttarakhand. The event,...

Govt Committed to All-Weather Road Connectivity, Says Deputy CM

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday stated that the Jammu and Kashmir government is committed to providing robust road connectivity to every...

Darbar Move Scrapping was Biggest Injustice To Jammu, Says CM Omar

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday rejected claims of “discrimination against Jammu”, saying the issue is repeatedly invoked for political purposes whenever there...

Karnah Schools Show 155 Vacant Lecturer, Master Posts

SRINAGAR: At least 155 teaching posts, 55 lecturers and 35 masters, along with 65 teachers whose posts are frozen, are lying vacant in high...

Solar Route Valid to Deliver Free Electricity Pledge: CM Omar

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday defended his government’s decision to deliver on its promise of 200 units of free electricity through rooftop...

Govt Extends Final Deadline for Employees to File Property Returns

SRINAGAR: The Government on Thursday announced a “last and final opportunity” for employees who have not submitted their Property Returns for the year 2025...

Proposal of Reservation Sent to Home Ministry by LG, says CM Omar

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Cabinet-approved report on the reservation issue has been forwarded to the Union Ministry of Home...
Nearly 1,50,000 hectares making almost 55% of the horticulture land in Kashmir is under Apple cultivation -- Photo: Bilal Bahadur.

Horticulture Supports 35 Lakh People, Contributes 8 Per Cent to Jammu Kashmir Economy

SRINAGAR: The horticulture industry in Jammu and Kashmir supports about 35 lakh people across 7.5 lakh families and contributes nearly 8 per cent to...

Cabinet Sub-Committee Report on Reservation Quotas Under Active Consideration: Govt

SRINAGAR: A cabinet sub-committee appointed to examine reservation grievances has submitted its report to the Council of Ministers and recommended steps to synchronise quota...

PIA-Marked Balloon Found in Jammu Kashmir, Probe Begins

SRINAGAR: A balloon bearing the PIA logo was found in the Kera area of Laddan in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday,...

Motorcyclist Killed in Srinagar Road Accident 

SRINAGAR: A motorcycle rider was killed on Thursday after his vehicle collided with a truck in between Hyderpora and Tengpora road Srinagar, officials said. An...

Rs 1,635 Crore Gratuity, Rs 3471 Crore GPF Pending: Govt Admits

SRINAGAR: Outstanding gratuity and General Provident Fund liabilities of the government stood at Rs 5106 crore as of January 31, 2026, the Assembly was...

Statehood First, Says CM Omar, Reaffirms House Resolution on Special Status

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, during the Budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, foregrounded the demand for restoration of statehood and...