Jammu and Kashmir news & politics
The latest news from Jammu and Kashmir, where Omar Abdullah (National Conference) is Chief Minister. Most covered in the last 30 days: crime violence, protest opposition, foreign policy.
Omar Abdullah restores 150-year-old Darbar Move as 10,000 employees shift offices
The Jammu and Kashmir government resumed the 150-year-old Darbar Move tradition in 2025. After Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha halted it in June 2021 to save ₹200 crore via e-office, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah restored the biannual capital shift between Srinagar and Jammu. On November 3, 2025, 151 departments and 10,000 employees moved offices as part of this historic practice.
Leaders condemn six-day eviction notice for Delhi’s historic Race Course Mosque
On October 20, 2026, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi, and Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi Al-Safavi condemned a six-day eviction notice for Delhi’s historic Race Course Mosque. The gazetted Waqf property since 1977 faces eviction despite its heritage status. Leaders urged Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to intervene, citing concerns over Waqf amendments and the security of Muslim religious endowments.
J&K government to relocate over 9000 employees from Srinagar to Jammu for Darbar Move
On October 20, 2026, the J&K government announced resuming the annual 'Darbar Move' capital shift from Srinagar to Jammu. The National Conference supported this practice, which involves relocating over 9000 employees from 51 departments. The Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation will provide buses on October 31 and November 1, while Jammu and Kashmir Police provide security for the move.
J&K MBBS and BDS interns strike demanding stipend hike from ₹12,300 to ₹30,000
Hundreds of MBBS and BDS interns at government-run hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir went on strike on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. They demanded a stipend hike from ₹12,300 to ₹30,000 after talks with the Officer on Special Duty to Health Minister Sakina Masood Itoo and the Director-General of Finance failed. Mohammad Tasadduk Kawser of the All India Medical Students Association stated they will strike until an official order is implemented.
Kishtwar police find missing Special Police Officer Bashir Ahmed's body in Trigam forest pit
Kishtwar police in Jammu and Kashmir solved the murder of missing Special Police Officer Bashir Ahmed, who vanished with his service rifle on October 15. Officers recovered his body from a pit in Seran Wani area of Trigam forest. Police arrested Bashir Ahmed Dar and Nazir Ahmed Dar. A case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is ongoing.
Kashmiri passenger injured as Star World Ventures bus attacked with stones in Karnal
On Saturday night, October 17, 2026, a Star World Ventures luxury sleeper bus carrying around 35 passengers was attacked with stones and bricks near Divine Star Dhaba in Karnal, Haryana. The incident injured an elderly Kashmiri passenger. Police arrested two men, Sawan and Mohit, following a parking dispute. Nayab Singh Saini confirmed the FIR on October 18, 2026, while Omar Abdullah and Imran Nabi Dar demanded justice for the alleged hate crime.
J&K Government issues code of conduct after Secretary allegedly abused JKAS officer online
The Jammu and Kashmir Government issued a code of conduct after Kumar Rajiv Ranjan, Secretary Labour and Employment, allegedly abused Beenish Wani, a JKAS officer, during an online meeting. The General Administration Department (GAD) cited Rule 3 of the Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees (Conduct) Rules, 1971, requiring officials to maintain integrity and dignity while avoiding derogatory language or threatening behavior.
MMU leads 70 congregations in J&K and Ladakh sermons to oppose Waqf Board plan
On October 16, 2026, Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq coordinated a first-of-its-kind initiative where over 70 religious congregations in J&K and Ladakh delivered sermons on imaan. Following a September 15 conference in Srinagar, the move opposed Darakshan Andrabi's J&K Waqf Board plan to pre-decide sermons. The initiative focused on honesty, integrity, and humanity.
The Jammu and Kashmir Government ordered an inquiry on Friday into Kumar Rajeev Ranjan
The Jammu and Kashmir Government ordered an inquiry on Friday into Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, secretary of the Labour and Employment Department, for allegedly using abusive language against Beenish Wani. Mandeep Kaur will lead the probe, while Amit Vermani serves as presiding officer. The report is due in 15 days. Omar Abdullah wrote to Atul Dulloo to prevent retributive action against Wani.
Omar Abdullah writes to Chief Secretary to ensure Beenish Wani faces no retribution
On October 16, 2026, Tanvir Sadiq stated that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah wrote to the Chief Secretary to ensure JKAS officer Beenish Wani faces no retribution. Kumar Rajiv Ranjan, an IAS officer, allegedly used abusive language against Wani during a Mission Yuva scheme meeting on October 15. Mehbooba Mufti, Aga Syed Ruhullah, and Naeem Akhtar demanded strict action against Ranjan.
IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan allegedly used foul language against junior officer Bilquis Wani
On Thursday, Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, a 2010 batch IAS officer and Secretary in Jammu and Kashmir, allegedly used foul language against junior officer Bilquis Wani during an online meeting regarding the National Rural Livelihoods Mission. Mantasha Binti Rashid and Peoples Democratic Party leader Naeem Akhtar protested the incident. The CBI booked Ranjan in 2025 for amassing assets beyond legal income.
J&K Labour Secretary allegedly abused JKAS officer during virtual Mission YUVA review meeting
Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, Secretary of the Labour & Employment Department in Jammu and Kashmir, allegedly abused Beenish Wani, a JKAS officer, during a virtual Mission YUVA review meeting. Wani confirmed the incident, while Ranjan claimed she provoked him. The Department of Labour and Employment issued a clarification, stating that professional decorum is essential and the matter will be taken to its logical conclusion.
