Terrorists fire at CRPF checkpost in Kulgam, three injured

12/11/2026
Srinagar, Nov 11: Two heavily armed terrorists emerged from a dense cluster of trees and opened fire at a Central Reserve Police Force post in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday, injuring three CRPF personnel, one of them critically, officials said. The two men disappeared into the forested area after the attack that took place around 2.15 pm near Mir Bazar, about 75 km from Srinagar and just a kilometre from the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, they said. Initial repo...

LG constitutes inquiry committee to probe Nehru Market warehouse fire

12/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has constituted a two-member inquiry committee to ascertain the cause and circumstances of the fire incident at a warehouse in Nehru Market, Jammu, on November 8. The committee comprises Inspector General of Police, Jammu, Tejinder Singh, and Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Vikas Kundal. According to an official communiqué, the committee has been directed to investigate any lapses or negligence, fix responsibility and submit its report within 15 ...

Cabinet extends credit guarantee scheme for micro units till March 2031

12/11/2026
New Delhi, Nov 11: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a five-year extension of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) till March 2031 to strengthen credit support for micro enterprises under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY). The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Naren-dra Modi, also approved a corpus of Rs. 5,000 crore to facilitate Mudra loans amounting to Rs. 12.6 lakh crore, according to an official statement. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw sai...

Lieutenant Governor Inaugurates Veshow Festival in Kulgam

12/11/2026
SRINAGAR, Nov 11: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Veshow Festival in Kulgam. Addressing a gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said the festival has emerged as a symbol of the intellectual, literary and cultural consciousness of Jammu Kashmir. In his address to scholars, writers, poets, artists and literary enthusiasts, the Lieutenant Governor said that since its launch in 2023, the festival has evolved into a vibrant and widely recognised forum for dialogue, crea...

Army transformation requires innovation, technological adaptation beyond modern equipment: General Dhiraj Seth

12/11/2026
New Delhi, Nov 11: Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday said the Indi-an Army's transformation to meet emerging operational challenges went bey-ond modern equipment & organisational restructuring, requiring a culture of innovation, technological adaptation & agility while keeping soldiers at its core. Addressing the Mech-anised Forces Symposium 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre here, General Seth delivered a talk on "Vision for Future Warfighting in the Indian Subcontinent". He...

Ground has shifted under Modi govt’s feet, regime not here to stay: Sonia Gandhi

12/11/2026
New Delhi, Nov 11: The "ground has shifted" under the Modi government's feet, says Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, firm in her belief that this regime is not here to stay and the government's actions demonstrate its insecurity. Gandhi says in her memoir "Belonging: A Journey of Love" that she senses the next generation's yearning for fairness, for doing away with oppressive systems and injustice. "It will take time, but I know the wheel will turn and they will succeed. T...

SC clarifies Oct 11 direction to take down notice board concerning prohibitory order

12/11/2026
New Delhi, Nov 11: The Supreme Court has clarified that its October 11 direction to authorities to take down a notice board imposing prohibitory orders under the BNSS in and around the apex court, was for the limited purpose of securing unhindered ingress to and egress from the court. Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, deals with power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger. In an order passed on November 3, a bench of Chief Justice S...

Elections authorities ban dharnas, protests in Leh, Kargil ahead of polls

12/11/2026
Leh, Nov 11: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Ladakh on Wednesday prohibited political dharnas, protests, rallies and similar collective activities that are likely "to impact the peaceful conduct of elections" within the municipal limits of Leh and Kargil during the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the upcoming local polls, according to an official order. Panchayat and municipal elections in Ladakh are scheduled for November 11, while elections to the eight Ladakh Autonomous Hill Developmen...

Tourists enjoy Shikara rides, scenic beauty of Dal Lake; fresh snowfall transforms Gulmarg

12/11/2026
Srinagar, Nov 11: Tourists visiting Kashmir are enjoying the region's scenic beauty, pleasant weather and popular attractions, with Dal Lake in Srinagar witnessing visitors taking shikara rides and soaking in the picturesque surroundings. Tourists were seen enjoying shikara rides on Dal Lake, taking in the beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and the pleasant weather. Visitors also explored nearby attractions, including the recently developed Botanical Garden, which offers a wide vari...

Forensic team collects evidence from Kulgam attack site as probe continues

12/11/2026
Srinagar, Nov 11: A forensic team on Wednesday collected samples and other evidence from the spot where unidentified mot-orcycle-borne assailants opened fire on security personnel in the Akhran area of Kulgam, injuring three CRPF personnel. The team was present at the site as part of the investigation into the firing incident, in which the assailants targeted security personnel deployed at a naka. Reacting to the attack, Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra termed it not mer...

Stay ‘out of love’: Delhi court upholds eviction of son, daughter-in-law from mother’s home

12/11/2026
New Delhi, Nov 11: A Delhi court has upheld an eviction order against a man and his wife, directing them to vacate a room in the house of his widowed mother, who had allowed them to stay there temporarily out of affection. District Judge SumitDalal was hearing the couple's appeal against a trial court order directing them to hand over possession of a room to the 65-year-old woman and dismissed the plea, granting them 30 days to vacate. In an order dated November 5, the court said, "The defend...

At least 11 police personnel, including DSP, killed in terrorist attack in Pak’s KP

12/11/2026
Peshawar, Nov 11: At least 11 police personnel, including a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), were killed & 12 others inju-red on Wednesday when terrorists ambushed a police van going for an operation against illegal gold mining in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, an official said. A statement from Rescue 1122 said the number of personnel killed had reached 11, while 12 were injured. The police team, which was going to GumbatKohat area of Kohat district, came under fire in the Darbokach Ja...

Identify undertrial prisoners granted bail but not released from jails: SC to UP govt

12/11/2026
New Delhi, Nov 11: The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to identify undertrial prisoners in the state who have been granted bail but could not be released for want of execution of sureties and other conditions. Observing that the onus lies on the state to make sure that these people are released from custody, the apex court said its direction would be applicable even to those undertrial prisoners who could not comply with bail conditions, despite the fact that they have ...

Kashmir’s ‘wazas’ set 10 pm deadline for wedding feast, say tired of long hours

12/11/2026
Srinagar, Nov 11: Tired of endless wait for the groom's arrival, Kashmir's traditional chefs, known as 'waza', have set a 10 pm deadline on serving wazwan at weddings. At a conference at a marriage hall in RajouriKadal area of the city, wazas discussed the "inhuman conditions" they are made to work under while serving the multi-dish 'wazwan' to guests at weddings and other functions. The chefs unanimously decided they will not serve food after 10 pm. Kashmir Waza Association president Ghulam...

Fire engulfs Nehru Market, guts around 12 shops

10/11/2026
JAMMU, Nov 9: As many as 64 fire incidents were reported across Jammu region during the Diwali celebrations, causing extensive damage to commercial properties and other assets, officials said on Monday. Jammu district accounted for the highest number of 30 incidents, including at the historic Warehouse Nehru Market in the heart of the city, the officials of the Fire and Emergency Services said. Of the 64 incidents, 11 were reported till 5 pm on Sunday, while the remaining 53 occurred betw...

LG, CM, Union Minister call for relief, fire-safety measures

10/11/2026
JAMMU, Nov 9: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday expressed concern over the fire incidents in Jammu and called for immediate assistance to affected traders, while the BJP demanded compensation for victims and stronger fire-safety arrangements. The Lieutenant Governor expressed grief over the fire at Warehouse in Jammu and directed officials to ensure immediate and comprehensive relief to those affected. Sinha, who review...

HC orders retrial in 2005 attempt-to-murder case, flags serious lapses in trial proceedings

10/11/2026
JAMMU, Nov 9: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has directed reopening of a nearly two-decade-old attempt-to-murder case, expressing serious concern over the failure to examine crucial witnesses during a trial that continued for seven-and-a-half years. A Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Yash Paul Bourney, while exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 561-A of the erstwhile J&K Code of Criminal Procedure, directed that the case be remanded for ...

PMEGP ‘irregularities’: ED attaches assets worth over Rs 10 crore

10/11/2026
SRINAGAR, Nov 9: The Enforcement Directorate on Monday said it has attached 11 properties worth Rs 10.63 crore in Srinagar and Bandi-pora districts in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). The case relates to alleged misuse of funds under the PMEGP and the attached properties were in possession of suppliers-cum-brokers and officials of J&K Bank, the central agency said in a statement. The ED investigation was ...

Man held with pistol

10/11/2026
JAMMU, Nov 9: A man was arrested with a pistol in the outskirts of Jammu, police said on Monday. Investigation is under-way to ascertain the source of the weapon, its intended use and any possible criminal linkages, a police spokesman said. Asif Ali Chowdhary, a resident of Langotia, Miran Sahib, was arrested with a pistol, a magazine and two live rounds late Sunday night in Bishnah area. An FIR under relevant sections of Arms Act has been registered at Bishnah police station, the spokesman ...

Two JKAS officers transferred

10/11/2026
JAMMU, Nov 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday ordered the transfer and posting of two Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers with immediate effect. According to Govern-ment Order No. 1755-JK(GAD) of 2026, Muddasir Latif Tasir, who was serving as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) with the Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Tribal Affairs and Transport, has been transferred and directed to await further orders of adjustment in the General Administrat...

Ladakh groups demand delaying LAHDC polls; announce shutdown, threaten sustained stir

10/11/2026
KARGIL/LEH, Nov 9: The agitating groups in Ladakh on Monday opposed holding LAHDC elections during winter months and demanded a review of the recently concluded delimitation exercise, and announced a complete shutdown in Kargil and a candlelight march under the banner of ‘Save Democracy’ on November 10. They also warned of a sustained agitation, citing alleged government apathy towards Ladakh’s demands, a lack of progress in the ongoing dialogues with the Centre, delays in delivering justi...

Two killed, six injured in two separate accidents

10/11/2026
JAMMU, Nov 9: A father-son duo were killed and six others injured in two separate road accidents along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Banihal in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. Khalid Muzamil Wani, a teacher, and his father Ghulam Mohammad, a retired lecturer, lost their lives when their private car hit a roadside wall near Kharpora in Banihal late this afternoon, the officials said. Wani's daughter Toyba Nabi, uncle Abdul Qayoom and Nephew Mohd Hussa...

Lives of RSS pracharaks, swayamsevaks should inspire people to serve nation: Bhagwat

10/11/2026
NAGPUR, Nov 9: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said the selfless lives and dedicated service of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh pracharaks and swayamsevaks should inspire people to contribute to the progress of the country and society. Addressing an event marking the inauguration of the Nagpur Nagrik Bank building and release of a book on RSS pracharaks, Bhagwat said the Sangh's century-long journey was founded on its "man-making methodology", which seeks to improve individuals for the benefit o...

There’s deemed suspension if public servant is kept in judicial custody for over 48 hours: SC

10/11/2026
NEW DELHI, Nov 9: If a public servant is arrested and kept in judicial custody for more than 48 hours, there is a deemed suspension, the Supreme Court has said. A bench comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and Manmohan made the observation while restoring the bail granted to Vishwajeet Singh, the administrator of Sadar Hospital at Samastipur in Bihar. Singh was accused of demanding a bribe of Rs 4,000 for clearing a contractual worker's pending wages of Rs 36,421. The top court set aside a Patn...

Modi & Zelenskyy talk over phone, PM conveys India’s readiness to aid end of Russia-Ukraine war

10/11/2026
NEW DELHI, Nov 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday during which Modi conveyed India's readiness to contribute to all efforts aimed at peaceful resolution of the conflict with Russia. After their talk, Zelenskyy said it is important that India identifies what steps it can take and what dialogue it can pursue with other leaders to help bring the war to an end. "India is ready to mediate in establishing food corrido...

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with security forces at Bastar, emphasises elimination of Naxalism

10/11/2026
BASTAR, Nov 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited the CoBRA Operations Base at Karanpur in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, which served as the training base and launch pad for counter-Naxal operations in Bastar and Abujhmad, to celebrate Diwali with the security forces. Addressing the jawans on the occasion as crores of Indians across the nation and the world celebrate the sacred festival of lights with their loved ones, the Prime Minister recalled his memorable Diwali celebrations with brave s...

Plea in SC to ensure hygienic drinking water, medical facilities at railway stations

10/11/2026
NEW DELHI, Nov 9: A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and others to undertake time-bound corrective measures at railway stations to ensure hygienic drinking water, emergency medical facilities, functional toilets and accessibility for passengers. The plea has also sought directions to the concerned authorities to ensure comprehensive and periodic testing of all passenger drinking water sources at railway stations in accordance with the prescribed standar...

Rahul Gandhi repeats debate dare after PM Modi’s ‘Dimagi Naxal’ jibe

10/11/2026
NEW DELHI, Nov 9: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "Dimagi Naxals" remarks while addressing CRPF personnel, saying the jawans didn't buy his "lies", and challenged the PM again to debate him on who is anti-national and controlled by foreign forces. The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha said that the PM "called us Naxals" and asserted that after the debate, PM Modi "won't have the guts to stand in front of a single jawan again". ...

Man involved in ‘repeated’ criminal activities held under PSA in Doda

10/11/2026
JAMMU, Nov 9: A habitual offender was held under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for allegedly being repeatedly involved in criminal activities and sent to Bhaderwah jail, officials said. According to police records, five cases have been registered against Riaz Ahmed over the years under various provisions of law for criminal acts. He is a resident of Kakriyal Jatheli in Mahalla tehsil of Doda district, they said. These cases include breach of peace, rioting, assault, damaging property, voluntari...

Centre, J&K govt must formulate package to revive fire-hit markets in Jammu: Mehbooba

10/11/2026
JAMMU, Nov 9: The PDP president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday called for a special financial package from the Centre and the Union territory government for traders affected by the fire in Jammu's Nehru Market warehouse area, saying the losses could run into Rs 200-300 crore. Several shops were gutted in the fire on Sunday night at the historic market, one of the oldest commercial hubs of Jammu, known for its wholesale trade in foodgrains and other essenti...

Rajnath warns of complex security challenges, says warfare no longer limited to cross-border firing

08/11/2026
Bagdogra (WB), Nov 7: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the security landscape had become increasingly complex, with warfare extending beyond conventional cross-border firing to include cyberattacks, drone swarms, proxy wars and information operations. Singh also reviewed the operational preparedness of Trishakti Corps at Sukna near here in Darjeeling district. He was briefed on infrastructure development along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and the deployment of advanced milit...

J&K notifies private universities rules, Omar says new framework to attract reputed institutions

08/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Private Universities Rules, paving the way for the establishment of reputed national and international institutions of higher learning in the Union territory, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah describing it as a significant milestone in the government's efforts to expand access to quality higher education and strengthen the region's academic ecosystem. The rules provide for streamlined approval procedures, 25 percent reservation...

Uri to get major tourism infrastructure boost with Rs 7.93 crore project

08/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 7: Government on Saturday accorded administrative approval to develop tourist infrastructure in Uri at an estimated cost of Rs 7.93 crore, marking a significant step towards promoting border tourism in Baramulla district of North Kashmir. The project will cover Uri Town, Bosiyan-Gingal, Mahura, Garkote and Bela Boniyar, with a range of tourism facilities planned across these locations, the office of the chief minister said in a post on X. It said the proposed infrastructure include...

Compulsory retirement order is neither punitive nor stigmatic in character: SC

08/11/2026
New Delhi, Nov 7: The Supreme Court has held that an order of compulsory retirement is neither punitive nor stigmatic in character and does not cast any aspersion on the conduct of an employee, nor does it imply any finding of misconduct. A bench of Justices Manmohan and Shree Chandrashekhar, which upheld the Chhattisgarh government's order of compulsory retirement to five of its 14 employees, said it was based on subjective satisfaction of the competent authority that the employee's continued...

Preventive healthcare, technology to shape future of medicine: Dr Jitendra

08/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 7: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday emphasised the need to prioritise preventive healthcare and integrate technological advancements with clinical expertise, saying these would shape the future of medicine and healthcare delivery in the country. Presiding over the 'Doc You Rock 2026' awards ceremony organised by a private commercial radio network here, Singh expressed concern over the growing incidence of lifestyle-related diseases among younger people and called for a shif...

J&K govt announces 5% annual increment for eligible NHM contractual employees

08/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday announced a 5 per cent annual increment for eligible contractual employees working under the National Health Mission (NHM) for the financial year 2026-27, providing relief to healthcare workers across the Union Territory. Health Minister SakinaItoo said the decision fulfils the government's promise to NHM contractual employees and recognises their dedication and contribution towards strengthening healthcare delivery across Jammu and Ka...

PM Modi conveys Diwali greetings, says will celebrate the festival with soldiers

08/11/2026
New Delhi, Nov 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his Diwali greetings to the nation, saying that, like in previous years, he will celebrate the festival with the brave soldiers of the country. In a video message posted on his social media handles, Modi said he will celebrate the festival with great enthusiasm. He also said the whole country was being illuminated with lights on the eve of Deepavali, and added that it reflects the country's resolve against darkness. "My hear...

‘Move on’: Dy CM seeks end to rumours over discontent among NC MLAs

08/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 7: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choud-hary on Saturday sought to end the ongoing rumours of discontent among a group of National Conference MLAs, maintaining that the party leadership has addre-ssed the issue through disc-ussions with the legislators. Talking to reporters after paying obeisance at Bawe Wali Mata temple on the eve of the Diwali festival, Choudhary said Nati-onal Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held discussions...

J&K fire safety advisory lists precautions to take around firecrackers, diyas on Diwali

08/11/2026
Jammu, Nov 7: The Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services on Saturday issued a fire safety advisory here on the eve of Diwali, urging citizens to celebrate the festival of lights in a safe and responsible manner by strictly adhering to prescribed fire prevention measures. The directorate has advised people to purchase firecrackers only from licensed vendors and use legally permitted products in open spaces, away from residential buildings, vehicles and other combustible materials. Children...

Vande Mataram symbolises national identity, self-respect: President Murmu

08/11/2026
New Delhi, Nov 7: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday congratulated citizens on the 151st anniversary of the composition of the national song 'Van-de Mataram', describing it as a symbol of India's national identity, self-respect and devotion to the motherland. In a message posted on X, the President said the song had served as a rallying cry of courage, unity and determination for patriots during the freedom movement. "Even today, it symbolises our national identity, self-respect and devotio...

Pakistan forces launch deadly crackdown in PoJK, civilian deaths reported in Rawalakot clashes

08/11/2026
Rawalakot [PoJK], Nov 7: The security situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) has worsen-ed sharply after Pakistani security forces launched an operation against protesters in Rawalakot on November 5, reportedly leaving several civilians dead and scores injured. Violence erupted near Umar FarooqChowk after security personnel moved to dismantle a protest camp associated with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which has been spearheading a months-long agitation over fundame...

Emergency a mistake, Indira came to feel the same: Sonia Gandhi

08/11/2026
New Delhi, Nov 7: Weighing in on the Emergency, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has called the decision to impose it a mistake and said that she believes that her mother-in-law and then prime minister Indira Gandhi also came to feel the same. The Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson in her upcoming book "Belonging: A Journey of Love" also writes that keeping Sanjay Gandhi "in check" could have prevented much of the damage that followed the imposition of the Emergency, according to The Guardia...

Rahul Gandhi questions Centre over alleged excess ethanol in petrol, seeks action against oil firms

08/11/2026
New Delhi, Nov 7: Leader of Opposition in LokSabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday questioned the Centre over alleged excess ethanol content in petrol sold in Karn-ataka, demanding action against oil marketing companies if fuel supplied by them exceeds the prescribed 20 per cent blending limit. In a post on X, Gandhi cited laboratory tests of 14 petrol samples collected by the Karnataka government from seven districts, claiming that 11 samples contained ethanol beyond the prescribed E20 limit. He al...

Flanked by ‘dissident MLAs’, Farooq says no rift within NC

07/11/2026
SRINAGAR, Nov 6: The National Conference (NC) leadership put on a united show after a meeting with a group of MLAs here on Friday, dismissing suggestions of any rift within the ruling party of Jammu and Kashmir. NC president Farooq Abdullah dismissed speculations about any fissures within the party as "baseless rumours", saying it was united and "will never be broken". The NC leadership held the meeting Friday morning to pacify party legislators reportedly unhappy at being omitted from th...

Govt assures HC of appointing Advocate General within one month

07/11/2026
JAMMU, Nov 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has assured the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh that a regular Advocate General will be appointed within one month, bringing hope of an end to the prolonged vacancy in the constitutional office. The assurance was given before a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Dr. Pushpendra Singh Bhati and Justice Rajnesh Oswal during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions for filling the post. Senior Additional ...

Constitution is a continuing responsibility, says CJI Surya Kant

07/11/2026
NEW DELHI, Nov 6: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday said the Constitution is a "continuing responsibility" and the great work of giving life to its ideals passes from one generation to the next. The CJI was addressing the first national conference organised by the SC, ST & OBC Advocates Association on "The Life, Struggle, and Constitutional Legacy of Bharat Ratna Dr B R Ambedkar" at Bharat Mandapam here. He said that Ambedkar, a great son of India, was a scholar of formidable learni...

LS Speaker accepts Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah's resignation

07/11/2026
NEW DELHI, Nov 6: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has accepted the resignation of Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, who on November 3 resigned from his Parliamentary seat and the National Conference following differences with the party leadership. “Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, an elected member of Lok Sabha from the Srinagar Parliamentary constituency, has resigned his seat in Lok Sabha, and his resignation has been accepted by the Speaker with effect from November 3, 2026,” a notification issued by...

UNESCO recognises Rajatarangini, Mahabharata & Arthashastra in Asia-Pacific Memory Register

07/11/2026
JAMMU, Nov 6: The 12th-century historical chronicle Rajatarangini by Kalhana, the epic Mahabharata and Kautilya's Arthashastra have been inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register, bringing international recognition to India's rich historical, literary and intellectual heritage. The decision was taken at the 11th Session of the Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register held in Jakarta, Indonesia, officials said. The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the A...

Police conduct raids in Pulwama, Anantnag in UAPA case

07/11/2026
SRINAGAR, Nov 6: The Counter-Intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday conducted searches at multiple locations in south Kashmir's Pulwama and Anantnag districts in connection with a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), officials said. The raids were carried out in connection with an FIR registered at the Counter-Intelligence Kashmir Police Station in Srinagar under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and UAPA, they said. Further ...

ACB registers FIR against ex-Naib Tehsildar, Patwari, others over occupation of state land

07/11/2026
JAMMU, Nov 6: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) registered an FIR on Friday against a former Naib Tehsildar, a Patwari and certain private people for allegedly encroaching upon and selling state land at Gurha Brahmana village here, officials said. The case was registered following verification in 2024, initiated on a complaint by Sohan Singh, which prima facie revealed abuse of official position by the accused public servants, resulting in wrongful gains to private persons and corresponding losses ...

SC reaffirms stand on OBC creamy layer criteria, says no prospective application

07/11/2026
NEW DELHI, Nov 6: The Supreme Court on Friday reaffirmed its March 11 verdict which had held that the salary or income of a parent employed in a PSU or the private sector could not by itself be treated as the determinative criterion for creamy-layer exclusion for the Other Backward Classes (OBC). A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and R Mahadevan also rejected the Centre's plea to make the verdict applicable only prospectively, saying there was "no convincing or reasonable justification" for de...

30,000 chinar trees geo-tagged across J&K, digital database created

07/11/2026
JAMMU, Nov 6: The Jammu and Kashmir government has geo-tagged around 30,000 chinar trees and created a digital database to strengthen their conser-vation and monitoring, officials said. Top officials said this at a high-level meeting, chaired by Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment, Altaf Ahmad Wani, held to review the functioning of the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Research Institute (JKFRI). The officials said that while QR-enabled metal plates have been installed on 10,000 prominent c...

UPSC declares Civil Services Main Examination 2026 results

07/11/2026
NEW DELHI, Nov 6: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Thursday declared the results of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026, with successful candidates qualifying for the personality test (interview). According to a statement issued by the Commission, the Main examination was conducted from August 21 to 30. The Civil Services Examination is conducted annually in three stages - Preliminary, Main and Interview - to select candidates for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), I...

ANTF detects drug consignment carried by passenger at Leh airport, held

07/11/2026
LEH/JAMMU, Nov 6: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) on Friday detected a drug consignment allegedly transported through an unsuspecting air passenger and seized around 3.5 grams of a heroin-like substance at the Leh Airport, officials said. The substance was recovered from Mohd Hussain, a resident of Ladakh's Diskit, during an operation at the airport, they said, adding that he was held at the airport. In this connection, an FIR has been registered under relevant provisions of the Narcotic...

Two houses catch fire in Srinagar

07/11/2026
SRINAGAR, Nov 6: Two houses were damaged in a fire that erupted in the Batamaloo locality of Srinagar, officials said on Friday. No loss of life or injuries were reported in the incident. Srinagar Police, in close coordination with fire and emergency services, carried out a swift rescue and evacuation operation following the incident. A fire broke out in a house late Thursday night, and it spread to a neighbouring house before it was doused by the fire and emergency services. The cause of the...

SC declares National Book Trust ‘State’, says govt exercises pervasive control

07/11/2026
NEW DELHI, Nov 6: In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Friday held that the National Book Trust (NBT) is a 'State' under Article 12 of the Constitution, saying that the government has "deep and pervasive" control over the institution. Article 12 of the Constitution defines the term "State" specifically for the purposes of fundamental rights. Consequently, a person can move the court of law, high courts and the Supreme Court for enforcement of their fundamental rights against the inst...

BCI withdraws age limit for 3-year, 5-year law courses; SC disposes of plea against age restriction

07/11/2026
NEW DELHI, Nov 6: The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Friday informed the Supreme Court that it has withdrawn the upper-age restrictions for admission to three-year and five-year law degree programmes, paving the way for aspirants of all age groups to pursue legal education. Taking note of the BCI's decision, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana disposed of the plea filed against the age restriction. In March 2017, the top court had stay...