Headlines from Jammu and Kashmir.
The growing political unease within the National Conference is no longer a routine episode of internal disagreement. What is unfolding is a deeper organisational crisis, rooted in the concentration of political authority, the marginalisation of experienced leaders and the growing perception that the…
Srinagar, Nov 05: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday called upon party leaders and workers to stand firmly with the people amid growing political uncertainty, insecurity and economic challenges in Jammu and Kashmir, urging them to provide hope and raise public concerns…
Srinagar, Nov 05: Commissioner Secretary Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Department, Sourabh Bhagat, on Thursday chaired an online review meeting to assess the functioning and progress of various departmental initiatives being implemented across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was…
Jammu, Nov 5: Around 30,000 Chinar trees across Jammu and Kashmir have been geo-tagged and a digital database created to document and monitor the iconic trees, Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment Altaf Ahmad Wani was informed during a review meeting on Thursday. The meeting, held at the…
Srinagar, Nov 5: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended his support to singer Qazi Touqeer, who is currently participating in reality show Bigg Boss 20, saying he would vote for him if public voting determines the winner. He said he was aware of Qazi’s performance inside the…
Srinagar, Nov 05: Inspector General of Police (Traffic) J&K, M Suleman Choudhary, on Thursday reviewed traffic arrangements for the forthcoming Diwali celebrations and winter preparedness in Kashmir and along the National Highway, directing officers to take advance measures to prevent congestion and…
Jammu, Nov 5: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ali Mohammad Sagar on Thursday called for strengthening litigation management in the department, directing officers to ensure timely filing of responses in court cases, effective monitoring of proceedings and strict compliance with…
Srinagar, Nov 05: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Sujit K Singh on Thursday said threats along the National Highway continue with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) being detected every day, adding that the security arrangements would be fine-tuned in consultation with other security…
Poonch, Nov 05: Traffic congestion in Tehsil Mandi of Poonch district has become a major concern, with residents alleging that the traffic management system has virtually collapsed, causing severe inconvenience to commuters, schoolchildren and patients visiting the Sub-District Hospital. Locals said…
Srinagar, Nov 05: A suspected theft attempt at a Forest Department hut in Rangha area of Sonamarg was foiled after alert forest officials caught three persons allegedly removing government property from the premises. Sources said the accused, all residents of Sopore, allegedly took away a geyser…
Srinagar, Nov 05: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has said that the schedule for the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir will be announced separately, keeping in view the prevailing weather conditions. In a communication addressed to the Chief Electoral…
Srinagar, Nov 05: The Jammu and Kashmir government has accorded administrative approval to a Rs 7.93-crore project for the development of tourism infrastructure in Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, with five major projects planned at different locations to promote border tourism…
Srinagar, Nov 05: The Chrysanthemum Theme Garden, also known as Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, located within the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden complex in Srinagar, has emerged as a major autumn attraction in the Valley, recording a footfall of nearly 53,000 visitors in the last 14 days…
Jammu, Nov 05: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday appreciated the initiative of the team behind ‘Ek Galat Kadam’, an awareness short film highlighting the dangers of drug abuse, and extended his best wishes to its members. The film's team called on the Lieutenant Governor at Raj Bhavan and…
Budgam, Nov 05: In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening the educational environment and fostering a culture of reading among students, the Block Development Office (BDO) SK Pora has established the first dedicated library for students of government schools across the block. The…
Srinagar, Nov 05 : The Lok Sabha Secretariat has notified the resignation of Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi as Member of Parliament from Srinagar parliamentary constituency. As per the notification issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Mehdi, an elected member of Lok Sabha from Srinagar constituency of…
SRINAGAR: The resignation of Syed Ruhullah Mehdi as Member of Parliament from the Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency of Jammu and Kashmir has been formally accepted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla with effect from November 3, 2026. A Gazette notification issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat on…
New Delhi, Nov 5: Lok Sabha Speaker has accepted the resignation of Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi as Member of Parliament from Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency of Jammu and Kashmir. According to a notification issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat on Thursday, Mehdi's resignation has been accepted with…
Srinagar, Nov 5: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hit Xinjiang, China near the Ladakh border on Thursday night, with tremors felt in Jammu and Kashmir. According to primary data source GFZ/EMSC, the quake occurred at 10:26 pm on November 5, 2026. Its epicenter was located at 35.6°N latitude and…
Srinagar, Nov 5: The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis on Thursday said it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the group at the Medina region, home to one of Islam's holiest cities. The announcement came just minutes after the kingdom's civil defence agency warned of potential danger…
At least 18 people, including four children, were reportedly killed and dozens injured in Rawalakot, in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, amid protests against the Pakistani government and security forces. Protesters alleged that Pakistani Rangers, Frontier Corps personnel and police used gunfire, drones…
SRINAGAR: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh on Thursday notified the delimitation of constituencies for the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs), specifying constituency boundaries and the Panchayat Halqas and villages falling within each segment. The delimitation…
Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News Water levels in the River Jhelum and several of its tributaries remain below normal as Kashmir heads into winter following prolonged dry spells, raising concerns over drinking water availability and power…
Muscat [Oman], November 5 : Oman and Iran discussed efforts to resume navigation through the Strait of Hormuz without obstacles during a telephone conversation between their Foreign Ministers on Thursday, with both sides emphasising the need for sustainable understandings to ensure maritime safety…
SRINAGAR: Mild tremors were felt in several parts of the Kashmir Valley on Thursday night after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck China’s Xinjiang region near the Ladakh border. The earthquake occurred at 10:26 pm on November 5, 2026, according to preliminary data from the German Research Centre for…
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Additional General Secretary Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan on Thursday asserted that the party had not abandoned its demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and statehood, saying both remained central to its political agenda…
A couple travelling from Delhi to Jammu shared their first experience in Indian Railways’ First AC, highlighting private cabins and two-berth coupes, onboard food and drinks, and bathing facilities. They said the higher fare offered a more comfortable and private journey.
SRINAGAR: As Kashmir heads into winter following prolonged dry spells, water levels in the River Jhelum and several of its tributaries remain low, raising concerns over availability of water in coming months. Data released by the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, reveals that the gauge…
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir secured three points after their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match against Puducherry ended in a draw at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar, with the hosts taking a decisive 170-run first-innings lead. J&K declared their first innings at 555 for six in 135 overs in…
SRINAGAR: The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh has authorised Returning Officers to decide questions relating to disqualification of candidates during the Municipal Committee Elections, 2026. According to Order issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department on Wednesday, the…
Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News The latest internal tensions within the National Conference expose a deeper weakness in the region’s political culture: leaders increasingly risk treating electoral mandates as personal authority. The post The…
SRINAGAR: Police in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district have solved a house theft case within three hours, arresting an accused and recovering stolen gold ornaments and cash, officials said on Thursday. The case was registered at Police Station Pattan following a written complaint by Mehraj-ud-Din…
A total of 35 leading football teams participated in the Titans Gold Cup Night Football tournament, making it a major sporting attraction for the area
SRINAGAR: Amul has revised the retail prices of its ghee and butter products across India, with increases varying according to pack sizes, adding to the cost of essential dairy products for consumers. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), which markets products under the…
Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News Ruhullah has given up his parliamentary seat in the name of political conviction. Whether he can sustain that conviction beyond the rally in Budgam remains to be seen. The post The Chair & Conscience of…
Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News Digitisation can modernise Jammu and Kashmir’s Revenue Department, but without the knowledge of Patwaris, old mistakes risk acquiring a permanent digital address. The post Digitising Errors Will Not Fix…
SRINAGAR: Police arrested four alleged drug peddlers and recovered more than 11 kg of contraband substances during four separate operations in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday. The recoveries included approximately 11 kg of ground charas powder, 500 grams of ganja and 360 grams of…
SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, 67, was re-elected president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the fifth consecutive term on Thursday, retaining the leadership of the party founded by her late father in 1999. The election was necessitated by the end of her…
Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News Cristiano Ronaldo won't play for Portugal anymore, ending on Thursday a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record. The post Ronaldo…
SRINAGAR: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Thursday declared the results of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026, qualifying successful candidates for the personality test, the final stage of the selection process. According to a statement issued by the commission, the Main…
According to Inspector General of Police (Kashmir Zone) Sujit Kumar, police have seized 1,711 kg of contraband during the crackdown across the Valley.
Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News The Centre on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it is setting up a special committee to re-examine the University Grants Commission's (UGC) 2026 regulations aimed at promoting equity in higher education…
Historically, the Kashmir stag, also known as the Hangul, was found throughout the Kashmir Valley. Its habitat extended from Burzil Pass near Astore to Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, and from the Pir Panjal passes to Drass. Today, however, the Kashmir stag has been practically restricted to…
SRINAGAR: Power supply to several areas of Srinagar and Kulgam districts will remain affected on November 9, 11 and 14 due to scheduled shutdowns of two 33 kV transmission lines, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) said on Thursday. According to the Chief Engineer…
Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News Elon Musk spent at least USD 445 million in a gambit to help Republicans keep control of Congress, an amount roughly equivalent to someone on a USD 100,000 annual salary saving every penny for 4,400 years. The…
Bhat, who hails from Srinagar, scored in the 13th and 19th minutes while Manglenthang Kipgen struck in the 31st minute for India
SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has promoted three In-charge Bench Secretaries to the posts of Bench Secretaries on a regular basis, with effect from August 25, 2026. According to an order issued by Registrar General M K Sharma on November 4, 2026, the officers promoted are…
JAMMU: In a crackdown, Pakistani security forces targeted some protesters in Rawalakot city and used drones to hit at their targets. This has led to seven deaths so far and these include three young men and four children. The deaths were attributed to an attack by Pakistani forces using drones…
SRINAGAR: Around 30,000 Chinar trees across Jammu and Kashmir have been geo-tagged and incorporated into a digital database, while QR-enabled metal plates have been installed on 13,500 prominent Chinar, Peepal and Bargad trees across the Union Territory. Of the QR-enabled plates installed so far…
