Jammu and Kashmir

Kashmir saffron output has fallen from 8 tonnes to 2.6 tonnes in a decade, as climate change, rats and fake imports squeeze the growers of Pampore.

Ruhullah Mehdi quit the National Conference and announced his Lok Sabha resignation at Budgam on 3 November, ending a 24 year association with the party.

Jammu and Kashmir has logged 1,393 dengue cases this year, with Jammu at 771. Dengue spread has reached hilly Doda and Samba after October rains.

The J&K Sports Council is stepping up Basohli water sports promotion at Basohli Utsav 2026, with a new Water Sports Centre planned at Ranjit Sagar.