The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday conducted raids at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley in connection with an ongoing terror-related investigation. Sources said that the searches were carried out simultaneously in several areas of Srinagar and other districts of the Valley as part of a crackdown on terror networks, overground workers and suspected terror-funding activities. “NIA raids are underway at the banned JeI-linked Siraj-ul-Uloom in the Imam Sahib area of Shopian, as well as in Srinagar,” sources said. They said NIA teams, assisted by the JK Police and paramilitary forces, were searching residential premises linked to suspected individuals.
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Police on Sunday said the death of a 12-year-old girl from Galwanpora in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district is prima facie a case of rape and murder, assuring that all resources are being deployed to crack the case at the earliest. Addressing a news conference here, SSP Budgam Hariprasad K K, said that Budgam Police Station received information regarding the missing of the minor girl at around 10:00 PM on May 23. He said that police registered an FIR under relevant sections pertaining to the kidnapping of a minor child and launched extensive searches throughout the night. “This morning at around…
Controlled Atmosphere (CA) cold storage units continue to play a crucial role in sustaining Kashmir’s horticulture economy, with nearly 15 per cent of apple produce still stored across various cold storage facilities in the Valley as growers wait for favourable market conditions. Fruit growers said that despite fluctuations in rates over the past few months, the decision to store apples instead of selling them during the peak harvest season has largely proved beneficial. However, they expressed concern over the unusually high percentage of B and C grade apples this year, which affected their overall returns. According to growers, nearly 30…
The cultivation of imported cherry varieties from Italy and Bulgaria is emerging as a profitable venture for growers in Kashmir, with farmers reporting encouraging market prices and improved resistance to erratic weather conditions compared to traditional cultivars. While the Valley’s conventional cherry varieties are yet to arrive in markets, the early-ripening imported cultivars have already begun generating returns for orchardists in several districts, particularly in Pulwama and Shopian. Growers said that the imported cherries are currently selling between Rs 200 and Rs 300 per kilogram in local markets, giving much-needed financial relief to orchardists after years of fluctuating prices and…
The Central University of Kashmir (CUK) has ordered a series of austerity measures, including online classes and work from home on Fridays and Green Saturdays, amid the prevailing situation. According to an official order, the university administration, said that from May-22-2026, the university shall hold online teaching and Work From Home (WFH) on Fridays and Green Saturdays for both teaching and non teaching staff as part of the austerity measures. The decision was taken following the recommendations of the Dean’s Committee meeting held on May 13 under the chairmanship of the Vice Chancellor. The University administration further said that all…
Baramulla Member Parliament (MP) Engineer Rashid on Tuesday hinted at stepping away from electoral politics while delivering an emotional address during the last rites of his father Khazir Mohammad, saying his struggle was far beyond Article 370 and statehood and centred on the dignity and freedom of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Rashid, who was granted interim bail from Tihar Jail to attend the funeral, said he may not contest future elections, asserting that his political journey had come at a high personal cost. “I want to give a message to those who keep counting votes that Er Rashid…
The Thajwas Glacier in the Kashmir Himalaya has lost nearly 86 per cent of its area and close to 88 per cent of its volume since the Neoglaciation period, according to a new scientific study published in the journal Geoscience Frontiers, highlighting the long-term impact of rising global temperatures on Himalayan glaciers. The study, published in the journal Geoscience Frontiers, reconstructed the paleo-glacial history of the Thajwas Glacier using cosmogenic Beryllium-10 (10Be) exposure dating and geomorphological mapping, providing one of the few detailed glacial chronologies from the Kashmir Himalaya. Researchers identified four major glacial advances over the past nearly 21,000…
Two people were killed and three others injured after a vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday. Officials said the Tavera (JK21A-0379) met with the accident at Mandlan, Pahalgam, while travelling from Pahalgam to Aru. “One tourist died on the spot, while four others were injured. One of the injured later succumbed at the hospital,” they said. The deceased have been identified as Bawin Bhavsar and his wife Awin Bhavsar, residents of Gujarat. The injured — Naina, wife of Ashokbhai; Ashok Naina, both residents of Gujarat;…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday staged a protest in Srinagar against the operation of wine shops in Kashmir, demanding a complete ban on liquor sale in the Valley. The march began from Ram Munshi Bagh in Sonwar and moved towards Gupkar Road, where the residence of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is located. BJP leaders and workers raised slogans against liquor sale and accused the ruling National Conference (NC) of promoting alcohol in the region. BJP state co-media incharge Advocate Sajid Yousuf Shah said the party was seeking an immediate ban, calling the issue linked to…
Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat on Thursday said the force is fighting a decisive battle against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and narco-terrorism, warning cross-border drug syndicates and their handlers of strict action. Addressing a press conference at PCR Kashmir, the DGP, said that “Nasha Mukt Abhiyan” has significantly intensified anti-drug operations across Jammu and Kashmir. He said Police has shown “consistent performance” in the war against narcotics since 2023, particularly in property attachments, preventive detentions and seizure of contraband substances. “There has been a sustained increase in attachment of properties linked with narcotics trafficking from 2023 to 2026. J&K Police…