Day: January 14, 2026

A pack of stray canines chasing away a student on his way home in Srinagar. KO File Photo, Abid Bhat New Delhi- The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will ask states to pay a “heavy compensation” for dog-bite incidents as it flagged its concern over the lack of implementation of norms on stray animals…

Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News KO photo by Abid Bhat Srinagar- A western disturbance is expected to affect Kashmir from January 16, raising hopes for a fresh spell of light to moderate snowfall in the Valley, officials said on Tuesday. Meteorological Department officials said a weak western disturbance…

File photo Srinagar- Authorities in Kashmir have initiated a process of profiling mosques, madrassas, and individuals associated with the management of these religious institutions following the busting of a “white collar” terror module last year, PTI reported, quoting officials. As part of the exercise, a detailed proforma has been distributed among village numberdars, village level revenue…

Div Com Kashmir calls for comprehensive arrangements for Shab-e-Meraj ObservanceSRINAGAR, JANUARY 13: In view of the forthcoming observance of Shab-e-Meraj (S.A.W.) and Friday following, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Tuesday convened a meeting of Deputy Commissioners and senior Divisional Officers to review and finalize arrangements for facilitating…

File photo of Shabir Shah New Delhi- The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the NIA for not properly presenting its case in a terror funding matter involving Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah, asking the agency to justify his detention for more than six years. A bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta,…

KINS Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 13 (KINS): There is no forecast of any major snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir at present, Meteorologist Sonam Lotus said on Tuesday, adding that the chances of snowfall remain low over the next few days, particularly in the plains. Speaking about the upcoming weather pattern, Sonam Lotus said that, as per…

Representational Photo Srinagar- The Jammu and Kashmir administration led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has terminated the services of five government employees for their alleged involvement in terror related activities in the Union Territory, officials said. With the latest action, the total number of government employees dismissed since 2021, when the LG led administration began such measures,…

Lohri celebrated in Jammu with Joy & Tradition Ishtiyaq Kar Jammu, Jan 13 (KINS): The city of Jammu came alive on Tuesday with the vibrant celebrations of Lohri, as people embraced the spirit of togetherness and festivity. News agency Kashmir Indepth News Service (KINS) reported that bonfires were lit across the city, filling the air with…

Representational Photo Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a major transformation in its healthcare sector, with large scale infrastructure expansion and a sharp rise in medical education capacity positioning the Union Territory as an emerging medical hub, health officials said on Tuesday. Officials said sustained support from the Government of India and a series of…

  Revised master plans for Baramulla, Sopore and Pattan ready; 500 bunkers sanctioned, work to start from April 2026 Arshad Farooq Srinagar, Jan 13 (KINS):Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, on Tuesday said that the work on the revised Master Plans for Baramulla, Sopore and Pattan towns has been completed….