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Lauds MP Er Rashids consistent efforts SRINAGAR: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) has welcomed the Union Governments decision to release the first installment of1,400 crore under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM-II) for Jammu and Kashmir, saying the move will significantly accelerate drinking water projects in rural and remote areas. AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi, in a []

SRINAGAR: Srinagar Police organised a dignified farewell ceremony at the District Police Lines (DPL), Srinagar, to honour six Police personnel on their superannuation, recognising their long, dedicated, and exemplary service to the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The retiring personnel included SI Abdul Aziz Wagay, SI Reyaz Ahmad Rather, SI Mohammed Saleem Pala, ASI Kulwant Singh, []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Power Development Department and called for accelerated modernization to ensure reliable and efficient electricity supply across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on loss reduction, infrastructure upgrades and financial sustainability of the sector. The CM directed officers to ensure timely completion []

SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the shutdown of 33 kV Potushai Gurez line will be observed due to which power supply to Wanpora, Dawar, NHPC, Tragbal, Peerbaba, Kanzalwan, Razdantop and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 07 & 09 July 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV []

JAMMU: The Kishtwar district administration on Thursday issued a weather advisory of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, flash floods and landslides till Sunday in the region, urging people, particularly those living near riverbanks, to remain cautious and avoid vulnerable areas. According to the advisory issued by the Office of the Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner, the area is likely []

SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday said that lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir can only be achieved through meaningful dialogue between the Government of India and the people of the region. Stressing that peace is the cornerstone of progress, he said, Peace is utmost essential for the development and prosperity []

Inspects SANJY-2026 arrangements at Nowgam, Pantha Chowk SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Wednesday inspected the arrangements for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)- 2026 during an extensive visit of the Yatra Facilitation Centre at Nowgam Railway Station and the Yatra Transit Camp and Yatri Niwas at Pantha Chowk. The Divisional Commissioner was accompanied []

Diplomacy only path to regional peace: Tanvir Sadiq Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA Tanvir Sadiq Wednesday welcomed the appeal by more than 100 eminent public figures from India and Pakistan urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif to restore bilateral dialogue and normal diplomatic engagement, []

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday suggested that the Centre make Jammu and Kashmir a gateway between South and Central Asia, and use its geographical location to strengthen ties with Pakistan and China. The situation around the world is changing. You have seen how a small country like Iran used its strategic []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday performed the Pratham Puja at the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath Ji, marking the ceremonial start of the annual pilgrimage. The Lieutenant Governor sought the divine blessings of Baba Barfani and prayed for the peace, prosperity, health and well-being of all. The Lieutenant Governor extended a heartfelt invitation []

Srinagar: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar on Monday visited District Budgam and interacted with Booth Level Officers (BLOs), EROs, AEROs and other field functionaries of Election Department at National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), appreciating their dedication and commitment towards strengthening the electoral process at the grassroots level. The interaction was held as a []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said Jammu and Kashmir is all set to welcome thousands of devotees for the annual Amarnath Yatra as he performed the Pratham Puja at the holy cave, formally marking the ceremonial beginning of the pilgrimage. LG said he prayed for peace, prosperity and well-being of all and that []

Rain relief likely from July 1 Srinagar: Srinagar recorded the hottest day of the season on Sunday as the mercury touched 33.8C, amid a sharp rise in temperatures across the Kashmir Valley over the past two days. An official of Meteorological Department said that generally dry weather is likely to continue across Jammu and Kashmir []

Urges Iran, US to demonstrate wisdom, statesmanship Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Sunday expressed concern over the rapidly escalating tensions in West Asia, describing the unfolding situation as a grave threat to regional and global peace, security, and stability, and stressed that dialogue, diplomacy, mutual respect, and adherence to []

SRINAGAR: The ruling National Conference (NC) suffered a major setback on Friday in the Natipora area of the Chanapora constituency as dozens of its prominent leaders, workers, and activists resigned from the party en masse and joined the Apni Party. On this occasion, Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari extended a warm welcome to []

NORTH SOUND (ANTIGUA): Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva produced a composed 120 to rescue his side from early trouble and steer it to 308 on the opening day of the first Test against West Indies after being sent in to bat on Thursday. Sri Lanka slumped to 42-3, but de Silva rebuilt []

Health experts call for 5-2-1-0 rule Srinagar: Childhood obesity is rapidly emerging as a significant public health concern in Jammu and Kashmir, with health experts warning that unhealthy dietary habits, sedentary lifestyles, and increasing screen time are placing children at a greater risk of developing obesity and several chronic diseases at an early age. According []