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Kangan: Two minor children lost their lives after accidentally slipping into an irrigation canal at Goripora village in the Kangan area of Ganderbal district on Tuesday afternoon. According to officials, the incident occurred when the children were near the Baba irrigation canal passing through the village. In a tragic turn of events, both minors slipped []

Sheikh Anees KANGAN, JUNE 9: Tragedy struck Goripora village in Kangan area of Ganderbal district on Tuesday afternoon when two minor children drowned after accidentally falling into an irrigation canal. According to local sources, the children were playing near the Baba irrigation canal passing through the village when they reportedly slipped into the fast-flowing water []

Anantnag: Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday said he will join the National Conferences proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, but emphasised that his primary demand remains the restoration of Article 370, not just statehood. Speaking to reporters in Pulwama, Ruhullah, said he would definitely participate but stressed that the struggle should not be []

Srinagar: Beneath the snow-bound mountains of Zojila, an engineer from Iran found himself celebrating a breakthrough that felt as personal as it was historic. As Indias longest road tunnel inches closer to completion, Yusuf, an Iranian engineer who has played a key role in constructing the strategically significant Zojila Tunnel, sees it as more than []

Zojila: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday termed the Zojila Tunnel breakthrough a historic milestone, saying it fulfils a long-cherished goal of ensuring year-round connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh. Addressing the gathering at the ceremony, CM Omar,congratulated the people of Ladakh and thanked Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and his team for []

Ganderbal: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday marked the symbolic excavation of the final rock wall of the Zojila Tunnel, in the presence of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The breakthrough,said represents a significant milestone in the construction of the 13.15-kilometre Zojila Tunnel, []

Baramulla: Police on Tuesday recovered a Chinese-made pistol, two magazines, and 13 rounds of live ammunition during a follow-up search operation in Baramulla district. An official said the recovery was made during the investigation of an arms case registered after a foreign-made pistol was seized at a mobile vehicle checking point on June 7. He []

Bhopal: The Congress is considering moving its Madhya Pradesh MLAs to a party-ruled state, possibly Karnataka, ahead of the June 18 Rajya Sabha elections after the BJP fielded a surprise third candidate, sources said. The proposal is aimed at keeping the partys flock together amid concerns of possible cross-voting in the election for three Rajya []

UNITED NATIONS: India on Monday hit out at Pakistan at the UN, slamming Islamabads decision to refer to groups inside its own borders as Fitna al-Hindustan as nothing but officially sponsored misinformation and disinformation dressed in religious terminology. Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni delivered a strong statement against Pakistan here during []

WASHINGTON: The US on Monday said it had initiated proceedings to revoke citizenship of 17 persons, including an Indian immigrant, who were accused of serious offences. Among the 17 persons, 50-year-old Neeraj Sharma, the owner of a New Jersey-based staffing company Magnavision LLC, allegedly signed and filed 11 fraudulent H-1B visa petitions, claiming that the []

New Delhi: The meeting of INDIA bloc held on Monday after nearly two years focused on setting aside mutual bitterness, aligning with civil society movements, and acknowledging the Congress as the opposition alliances anchor. Sources said the most emphatic assertion for avoiding criticism of each other came from Trinamool Congress supremo and former West Bengal []

Thousands join grand congregation KANGAN: The 130th annual Urs of revered Sufi saint Hazrat Mian Nizam-ud-Din Kiyani (RA) concluded on Monday at Baba Nagri Wangath in Kangan area of Central Kashmirs Ganderbal district amid an atmosphere of deep spirituality and devotion, with thousands of devotees from across Jammu and Kashmir and various parts of the []

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex and reviewed the progress of ongoing projects pertaining to conservation and development of the Heritage Complex. MLA Jammu East Yudhvir Sethi, Chief Secretary Atal Dullo, Principal Secretary Culture Brij Mohan Sharma, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, IGP Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti, Commissioner, Jammu []

Maintain vigilance, coordination for peaceful conduct of religious events Srinagar: IGP Kashmir Zone, V. K. Birdi-IPS, took stock of the arrangements for the peaceful conduct of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra (SANJY-2026) and Muharram observances across the Kashmir Valley during a meeting held at the Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir. The meeting was attended by all []

Dubai: Israel and Iran appeared to back away from further strikes Monday, hours after they traded fire for the first time since the US agreed to a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago. Both countries warned that they were ready to launch retaliatory attacks if provoked. The renewed hostilities raised concerns that the Middle East []

New Delhi: India on Monday reiterated its warning to its nationals in Iran to avoid any travel to the country and exit the region by available means of transport. The advisory comes in view of the latest developments in the region. In the urgent advisory, the Indian Embassy in Iran reiterated its earlier advice to []

Over 6.67 lakh households register for Self-Enumeration across J&K Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday chaired a meeting of the UT Level Census Coordination Committee (UTLCCC) to review the pace and progress of the ongoing House Listing Operations (HLO) being conducted as part of the first phase of the Census-2027 across the districts of []

New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday held a meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo and discussed issues pertaining to teacher education institutions. He also reviewed the progress of school and higher education initiatives in the Union Territory. The meeting focused on teacher training, institutional development, skilling and other measures []

KOLKATA/NEW DELHI; Veteran TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Shekhar Ray on Monday resigned from the party and stepped down as a member of the Upper House, dealing a fresh blow to the Mamata Banerjee-led outfit amid growing signs that the turbulence in its legislative wing may now be spilling over to its parliamentary ranks. Ray, []

DUBAI: Israel and Iran traded fire early Monday in retaliatory strikes that threatened to drag the wider Middle East back into a full-scale regional war, while Yemens Houthi rebels also fired at Israel and warned they would target Israel-affiliated ships in the Red Sea, further escalating tension. Israel launched strikes on central and western Iran []

Jammu:At least 15 people were injured after a canter bus skidded off the road at Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch national highway at Tandwal area of Rajouri district on Monday. Officials said that the bus, bearing registration number JK11A-071, lost control near Tandwal and veered off the road. All 15 injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. []

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said he wants the BJP functionaries to believe in a we and not I principle, and stressed the importance of collective leadership to advance the saffron partys political thoughts and ideologies and meet peoples expectations. Addressing a preparatory meeting for the BJPs special training camp in New []

For next 43 days, every citizen, Panchayat, ward must unite to target drug smugglers, peddlers Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday joined the Drug-Free J&K Campaign and padyatra in Poonch. He said that padyatra has covered all 20 districts of Union Territory and the objective is clear to free the soil of Jammu Kashmir []

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday visited Nangali vibrant village in Poonch. He interacted with the residents, government officials, reviewed development works and addressed a public gathering. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor observed that border villages are our first glimpses and Indias true identity doesnt just live in big cities, it thrives on []

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo and General Officer Commanding of the White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, on Sunday paid homage to Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami, who died while undertaking operational duties in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Lieutenant Goswami died after slipping into a deep gorge during an []

New Delhi: Twenty-three political parties have confirmed their participation in the INDIA janbandhan meeting at the Constitution Club on Monday, the Congress said and asserted that the opposition bloc continues to stand united through its diversity. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said there are some parties that have expressed their inability to attend this particular meeting []

Asks NTA to define paper leak New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has asked the National Testing Agency (NTA) to define what constitutes a paper leak in its definition and whether any paper leaks have occurred in exams it conducted since 2018, sources said. The panels questionnaire follows NTA officials appearance before it last week, where []

Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday highlighted Indias self-reliance in the defence sector and said most of the equipment are now being manufactured indigenously. He was speaking at a Prabuddhjan and Varishthajan Samvaad Kaaryakram in Lucknow on Sunday, the city unit of the BJP said in a statement. India remains in a strong position []

Official helpline 1855 for assistance, clarification Srinagar: Citizens have been cautioned against cyber frauds that may emerge on the pretext of Census 2027 operations, with officials clarifying that enumerators will only seek responses to 33 notified Census questions and will not collect Aadhaar numbers, PAN details, bank account information, or credit/debit card details. Chief Principal []

Bhaderwah: The two-day Lavender Festival 2026 concluded in Bhaderwah on Sunday with stakeholders from the government, scientific community, industry and farming sector reaffirming their commitment to transform the region into a globally recognised centre for lavender cultivation, processing and aroma-based entrepreneurship. Organised by the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) under the CSIR Aroma Mission, []

Every year, World Environment Day arrives with plantation drives and official speeches. Yet Dal Lake continues to battle pollution. Wetlands continue to shrink. The real challenge is not the absence of laws. It is the gap between legal promises and practical enforcement. Kashmir does not need more environmental promises. It needs the courage to enforce []

JAMMU: (Jun 6) Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Saturday warned that the ruling National Conference would launch a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi if the Centre fails to fulfil its promise of restoring statehood to the Union Territory. Choudhary said the demand for restoration of statehood was []

Pak Interior Minister visits Tehran for third time in weeks amid US-Iran tensions By Sajjad Hussain ISLAMABAD: (Jun 6) Pakistans Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reached Tehran on Saturday to push for peace amidst rising tensions between the US and Iran, according to media reports. It is Naqvis third visit to Iran in recent weeks, as []

Tributes paid to Army officer killed during anti-terror operations in J-Ks Rajouri JAMMU: (Jun 7) The White Knight Corps has expressed grief over the death of Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami, who lost his life while undertaking operational duties during an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district. The officer died after slipping in a []

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 05/2026 under Sections 420, 468, and 471 RPC before the Honble Court of Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Sumbal, against two accused persons: Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, son of Mohammad Jawad Bhat, and Assadullah Bhat, son of Haji Ghulam Ahmad []

Sinha leads Padyatra in Kishtwar, says were breaking chain of drug trade at every link Jammu: We are breaking the chain of the drug trade at every single link. Whether its cross-border smugglers, peddlers or the terror financiers- there is no safe haven. Our agencies are hunting down every narco-terrorist and permanently dismantling their networks, []

Geopolitical uncertainty, global trade conflicts affecting markets worldwide Rehan Qayoom Mir Jammu: Minister for Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma on Saturday said that although the Union Territory presently has adequate LPG stocks, but rising geopolitical tensions and global uncertainty could impact fuel supply chains and markets in the coming days. Talking to reporters []

Calls it constitutional trespass, attempt to strengthen unelected ecosystem in J&K Srinagar, 06 Jun: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq Saturday criticised Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti for chairing a review meeting of the AIIMS Awantipora project, describing the move as a blatant act of constitutional overreach and administrative []

Srinagar: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and acting firmly against assets acquired through the proceeds of narcotics trade under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police has attached immovable properties worth approximately 3.5 crore belonging to two notorious drug peddlers under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985. In the []

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has enhanced its preparedness for the annual Amarnath Yatra by deploying advanced gadgets to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims at various yatra camps, officials said on Saturday. They said the Security Wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police is equipped with a range of modern security devices []

300 MBBS seats proposed; Tele-MANAS operational; three-tier drug de-addiction Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Saturday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress achieved under the Health Sector Reforms being implemented across Jammu and Kashmir over the past couple of years. The meeting examined reforms aimed at strengthening tertiary and secondary healthcare services, []

Srinagar: With pesticide use remaining a routine practice in Kashmirs orchards during the growing season, the Department of Community Medicine at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has issued a comprehensive public health advisory, urging orchardists and their families to take precautions against pesticide poisoning and protect both human health and the environment. The awareness message, []

Srinagar: A woman was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for her alleged involvement in anti-national activities in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district, police said on Saturday. In a move to uphold public order and security, police in Baramulla executed a detention warrant under the PSA against Haseena Begum, a resident of Sheeri, who []

National Cancer Survivors Day JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, Transport, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma on Saturday emphasized the need for affordable healthcare, strengthened medical research so that people get medical facilities at par with global standards. The Minister was speaking during the National []

JAMMU: In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening the public service delivery in remote and underserved areas of Jammu province, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday flagged off three specialized essential services trucks for the districts of Doda, Udhampur and Jammu. The deployment of these vehicles marks a strategic step towards enhancing the administrative []

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday discussed with the members of the Economic Advisory Council various measures to further boost Indias economic growth amid global turmoil, official sources said. The members of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) also gave their assessment of the impact of the West Asia conflict []

SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday raised the issue of the upcoming AIIMS at Awantipora with Union Health Minister J P Nadda, requesting him to expedite the ongoing work. Spoke with Union Health Minister JP Nadda ji and requested him to expedite the ongoing work at AIIMS Awantipora so that it doesnt get delayed []

NEW DELHI: Indias economy expanded at faster than expected rate in fiscal 2026 but economists cautioned that growth is likely to moderate this year amid rising energy costs and global uncertainty linked to the West Asia conflict. Data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Friday showed gross domestic product (GDP) growth accelerated to []

WASHINGTON:A hardline Republican lawmaker has introduced a draft legislation in the US Congress seeking an overhaul of the H-1B visa programme, including ending its use as a pathway to permanent residency in the United States. Congressman Chip Roy introduced the American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act on Thursday. The proposed legislation also seeks to scrap the []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo Saturday said that the government has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court regarding the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) issue, assuring the protection of teachers interests. Sakeena Itoo said, As committed, the review petition has been filed before the Honble Supreme Court. The Government has consistently []