Topic: Jammu and Kashmir
Cabinet Approves Permanent Ladakh Bench for J&K High Court
The Union Cabinet approved a permanent bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in the Union Territory of Ladakh on 20 August 2026. The...
Drosicha turkistanica Raises Quarantine Concerns in Jammu & Kashmir
Drosicha turkistanica, an invasive sap-sucking insect, has been identified in poplar and willow plantations in Hanjipora in Pulwama district and in parts of South Kashmir, including Kulgam and...
Jammu and Kashmir to Host Irani Cup in Srinagar
Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled to host the Irani Cup match at Sher-I-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar from 1 to 5 October 2026. The fixture will be played between...
Jammu and Kashmir Approves Rs 10 Crore for Rattan Garh Fort
Jammu and Kashmir approved ₹10 crore on 9 August 2026 for the repair, renovation and restoration of Rattan Garh Fort in Bhaderwah, Doda district. The project covers conservation...
J&K Seeks UNESCO Recognition for Sufiyana Music
Jammu and Kashmir sought UNESCO recognition for Sufiyana music, also called Sufiyana Mousiqi or Sufiana Kalam, for inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in June...
India Objects to Pakistan Remarks on Jammu and Kashmir at UN
India objected on 24 June 2026 to Pakistan raising the Kashmir issue at a United Nations forum in New York. India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador...
J&K Bank Wins Finacle Gold Award for AI Platform
J&K Bank won the Gold Award at the Finacle Innovation Awards 2026 in Mumbai on 3 June 2026. The award was given in the category “Modern Technologies-led Innovation...
Jammu and Kashmir Approves ₹93 Crore Power Projects
On 15 May 2026, the Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet approved power infrastructure projects worth ₹93 crore for Srinagar and adjoining areas. The projects include augmentation of the Grid...
Women’s Quota Law Begins in J&K and Puducherry
The women’s reservation framework has formally come into effect in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry. The Union government notified April 17, 2026, as the...
Jammu and Kashmir Wins Maiden Ranji Trophy Title
Jammu and Kashmir has scripted history by winning its first-ever Ranji Trophy title, marking a landmark moment in Indian domestic cricket. The achievement, which comes after nearly seven...
Jammu & Kashmir Clinch Maiden Ranji Trophy Title
Jammu & Kashmir scripted history by winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title, defeating eight-time champion Karnataka at the KSCA Rajnagar Stadium. On the fifth day, the visitors asserted...
