Category: Kashmir

Srinagar, Oct 2, 2025 – The Kashmir School Federation (KSF) has rolled out a series of historic initiatives aimed at strengthening the educational landscape of the Valley, with a strong focus on inclusivity, women’s empowerment, and grassroots participation. In a first for the organization, Smt. Saima Firdous has been appointed as the first female President…

Oct 2 : A shocking incident was reported from Old Town Baramulla, where a woman allegedly attacked her husband with a knife, leaving him critically injured. Officials told, The victim has been identified as resident of Mohalla Mir Sahib, Old Town Baramulla. The altercation between the couple escalated, leading the wife to assault Rayees with…

An accident in Budgam district on Thursday claimed the life of a 68-year-old man after he suffered a fall from an under-construction mosque in the Shippra Magam area of central Kashmir. The deceased has been identified as Muhammad Yousuf Sofi, aged 68, a local of the area. According to initial accounts, Sofi was engaged at…

Anantnag, Oct 2. A man was critically injured in a bear attack in Rein Chowgund area of Verinag in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday. The victim has been identified as Mohammad Akhter Famda, son of Abdul Shakoor Famda, a resident of Rein Chowgund Verinag. According to locals, Akhter was attacked by a wild bear…

Srinagar, Oct 2. Former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has raised serious concerns over the functioning of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK), alleging rampant nepotism, backdoor appointments, and a decline in academic standards. She described the situation at the university as one of “lawlessness and misgovernance” and appealed to…

As a result of a weak Western Disturbance, there is a possibility of short showers at some places between 03 & 05 October. A few spots can receive a short heavy thundershower during this period accompanied by gusty winds. A fresh moderate intensity Western Disturbance is expected to affect Jammu and Kashmir on 06 &…

Srinagar, Oct 2 : The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister’s Office has issued a clarification over the appointment of senior National Conference leader Nasir Aslam Wani as Advisor to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, following reports of procedural lapses and lack of formal approval.Dismissing the media claims as “misleading,” the CM’s Office said Wani’s appointment had…

Farmers across Kashmir have reported massive losses in paddy production this year, with yields dropping by nearly 40-50 per cent.They blame the prolonged dry spell during the crucial growing months, followed by incessant rains and flood-like conditions just before harvest, for the crisis.Growers from several districts, who spoke to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO),…

A Western disturbance are expected from 04 October evening to 07 october under its influence, Seasons first major snowfall is expected over higher reaches including Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Gurez Valley and other higher reaches. Moderate to heavy rain are expected over plains of Jammu and Kashmir during 5,6 and 7th October. More updates will be shared…

Calls for Safeguarding Spaces for Sports and Recreation Srinagar, Oct 1: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday expressed concern over reports that public playfields in Srinagar may be taken over by security forces. During visits to Tabela Ground in Chattabal and MET Ground in Baghat Barzulla, Mufti said that residents, particularly the…