Srinagar

Srinagar Police Attaches, Freezes Four Properties Worth ₹7.11 Crore in Drug, Terror Cases

Srinagar Police has attached or frozen four immovable properties collectively valued at approximately ₹7.11 crore in separate cases related to drug trafficking and terror activities. The action was taken under provisions of the NDPS Act and UA(P) Act, targeting properties allegedly linked to proceeds of illicit activities and financial networks supporting narcotics and terror-related operations.

2 days ago

Deputy Speaker Post Remains Vacant as J&K Assembly Session Nears, NC-Congress Rift Deepens

With the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly's autumn session set to begin on September 21, the post of Deputy Speaker remains vacant nearly two years after the Omar Abdullah-led government assumed office. The BJP has been demanding that the post be offered to the principal opposition party in line with legislative convention.

15 days ago

J&K Set for Showdown Between Ruling NC and Opposition BJP on Wednesday

Jammu and Kashmir is set for a political showdown on September 2, with the ruling National Conference and opposition BJP announcing rival demonstrations. While the NC plans protests outside BJP offices demanding restoration of statehood and accountability from the Union government, the BJP will gherao the Civil Secretariat over the Omar Abdullah government's alleged failures.

27 days ago

'J&K Important Part Of India..Americans Would Enjoy Coming Here': US Envoy Sergio Gor After Meeting CM Abdullah In Srinagar

Gor met CM Omar Abdullah and said they discussed deepening economic collaboration and creating mutually beneficial opportunities. The visit marks the first by a US envoy to J&K since the abrogation of Article 370

Aug 19, 2026

Omar Abdullah renews J&K statehood demand, says PoK could have sought reunion

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday that people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) could have risen to demand their merger with J&K if the Centre had not abrogated the region's special status and revoked its statehood in 2019.

Aug 15, 2026

J&K Turns Tricolour: Massive Tiranga Rallies Sweep Valley, Jammu and Border Villages

Ahead of India's 80th Independence Day, Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a massive wave of Tiranga rallies, with students, farmers, government employees, security personnel, youth and residents participating across cities, villages and border areas. From Jammu city to the Suchetgarh International Border and Srinagar, the celebrations have highlighted patriotism, national unity and growing public participation in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.

Aug 14, 2026

Partition Wounds Remain Unhealed, J&K LG Sinha Calls for Unity, Harmony and National Resolve

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, while observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in Srinagar, paid tribute to the millions who suffered during the 1947 Partition and said its wounds continue to linger in India's collective consciousness. He urged people, particularly the youth, to learn from the past, reject communal bitterness and work towards peace, harmony, national unity and a Viksit Bharat

Aug 14, 2026

58 of 73 Black Corridors in J&K Located Across Jammu, Samba and Kathua Along Expressway Route

The Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway Corridor has come under the spotlight after official data tabled in the Rajya Sabha revealed that 58 of J&K's 73 identified black corridors are located in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts, through which the mega highway project passes.

Jul 26, 2026

Omar Unveils Vision for First International Film Festival in J&K, Aims to Restore Kashmir's Cinematic Glory

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the first International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) would herald a new era in the Union Territory's partnership with the film industry and help restore Kashmir's historic status as a preferred filmmaking destination. Speaking at the curtain-raiser event, he outlined the government's vision to create a filmmaker-friendly ecosystem, promote local talent, and position IFFJK as a globally recognised annual film festival.

Jul 25, 2026

Amarnath, Mata Vaishno Devi Yatras Remain Suspended for Sixth Day; Over 15,000 Pilgrims Stranded

The Shri Amarnath and Mata Vaishno Devi yatras remained suspended for the sixth consecutive day due to adverse weather conditions, leaving more than 15,000 pilgrims stranded at various locations across Jammu and Kashmir. The Shiv Khori and Machail Mata pilgrimages also remained suspended as authorities continued to monitor the weather and assess the safety of the routes before allowing the yatras to resume. So far, over 3.9 lakh devotees have paid obeisance at the Holy Cave Shrine during the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra.

Jul 24, 2026

No Amarnath Yatra Without Valid Registration, RFID: LG Sinha Urges Unregistered Amarnath Pilgrims to Delay Travel

As thousands of unregistered devotees arrive in Jammu and Srinagar, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has urged pilgrims to undertake the Shri Amarnath Yatra only after obtaining a valid registration. The administration has reiterated that RFID access and permission to proceed will be granted only to registered pilgrims, citing Supreme Court-mandated limits on daily pilgrim movement.

Jul 5, 2026

Shia Muslim mourners join Muharram procession in J&K's Srinagar

Hundreds of Shia Muslim mourners participated in the Muharram procession in Srinagar on Wednesday, with authorities ensuring elaborate security and traffic arrangements for its peaceful conduct. Mourners commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussain through chest-beating rituals, elegies, and prayers.

Jun 24, 2026

Two Maharashtra Soldiers Killed in Explosion Near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir

The soldiers, identified as Arjun Jadhav and Vikram Balakrishna from Maharashtra, sustained critical injuries and were rushed to the Army's Base Hospital in Srinagar, where they later succumbed. The exact cause of the explosion is yet to be determined, and further details are awaited.

Jun 10, 2026

J&K's Counter Intelligence Kashmir raids multiple locations in terror-related case

The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted raids at eight locations across six districts in the Kashmir Valley as part of an ongoing investigation into Pakistan-backed terror networks, sleeper cells, radicalisation activities, and terrorist recruitment.

Jun 3, 2026

Protests erupt in J&K's Srinagar over Khamenei's death in US-Israeli airstrikes; leaders appeal for calm

Authorities deployed police and CRPF forces and diverted traffic to maintain law and order. Reactions from senior Shia religious leaders are awaited, while the region's historical ties to Iran through figures like Persian Sufi saint Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani underscore the community's strong cultural and religious connections.

Mar 1, 2026

Rs 1.66 crore fake property deal case: J&K Crime Branch files chargesheet against 4 accused

Brown sugar seized in Srinagar, two persons arrested

An FIR under the NDPS Act has been registered, and investigations are ongoing to trace the source of the narcotics and potential links in the supply chain. The J&K Police continue to crack down on drug smuggling and related unlawful activities, while the government has set up de-addiction and counselling centres to rehabilitate youth affected by rising drug addiction in the region.

Jan 16, 2026

J&K: At minus 2.8 degrees Celsius, Srinagar witnesses coldest night of season

The officials also predicted no appreciable change in the weather in Jammu and Kashmir till December 2, and in the coming days, the minimum temperature is likely to drop further. Due to the winter cold having set in earlier, authorities have announced winter vacation for classes up to the 8th standard from December 1.

Nov 23, 2025

Minimum temperature drops below freezing point in J&K's Srinagar

Due to the morning and evening chilly winds blowing into the Valley from snow-clad mountain tops, mornings and evenings are cold in Kashmir, and locals have started covering themselves with heavy woollens.

Nov 10, 2025

Direct Jammu to Srinagar train service likely before year end: Railway officials

Northern Railway officials said the direct train service is likely to start from Jammu railway station to Srinagar soon. "Work is underway to make the direct service possible. Flash floods earlier slowed down progress and shifted our targets, but the project is now being pushed aggressively," the officials said.

Nov 6, 2025

Srinagar: CM Omar Abdullah flags off Kashmir's first international marathon

"15K runners from 11 countries": J&K CM Omar Abdullah flags off Kashmir's first international marathon

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took part in the flag-off ceremony alongside top civil, police officials and several Bollywood celebrities, who joined participants and locals to cheer the runners as they began their course along the Boulevard Road circling the Dal Lake.

Nov 2, 2025

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