Kashmir Reader

JAMMU: After earning international acclaim with the world premiere in London, acclaimed Kashmiri short film Tasrufdar: Djinns of Kashmir is set to premiere in Srinagar later this month, with filmmaker Kapil Mattoo hoping the screening will start an honest dialogue among Kashmiris on memories, loss and reconciliation rooted in the events of 1990. Describing the []

Ramban: At least eight people, including a driver, were injured after two buses collided near the Chanderkote Langar Point in Ramban district on Monday morning, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred when one of the buses allegedly suffered a brake failure and rammed into another bus near the Langar Point. He said []

Srinagar: Police have registered an FIR in Baramulla on the complaint of the SubJudge regarding the issuance of purported certified copies of a judgment and decree in a case that was never instituted or filed. The complaint, filed by Majid Farooq Mir, subjudge (judicial magistrate), Baramulla, names certain court staff and private individuals for offences []

WASHINGTON Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trumps closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, has died after a brief and sudden illness, his office said. He was 71. The statement posted on social media early Sunday said his family appreciates prayers at this []

Accuses BJP of back-door politics, failing J&K by stalling restoration of statehood Questions purpose of elections if powers not given to elected govt Says NC will continue democratic campaign until statehood restored Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday launched a sharp attack against the BJP, accusing it of engineering political defections []

Launches book on Lal Ded by Dr Vaidehi Taman Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday attended the Lal Ded Literature Awards and the release function of Dr. Vaidehi Tamans new book Lal Ded: The Mother of Kashmir. He urged the awardees to share the timeless wisdom of Lal Ded, Kabir, Nund Rishi, Guru Nanak, []

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti on Sunday alleged that a mafia patronised by local lawmakers is building illegal hotels in the ecologically fragile Pahalgam. She said the construction on flood channels and forest land is ill-thought and detrimental to the delicate region. Havent seen Pahalgam in such a mess before. Please respect Kashmirs []

States, UTs to share experiences on water resource management at Delhi meet New Delhi: The Ministry of Jal Shakti will convene the All India Conference of senior-most Secretaries of Water Resources Departments of States and Union Territories in the national capital on July 13 to strengthen Centre-State coordination and review progress of key initiatives in []

Iran on July 11 said it had again closed Strait of Hormuz; Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay: US defence secretary Dubai: The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to []

Directs early resumption of essential services, assures assistance to affected families ANANTNAG: In order to take first hand stock of damage caused by the cloudburst in Awoora and adjacent areas and to review the restoration efforts following the incident, the Deputy Commissioner (DC), (Chairman District Disaster Management Authority), Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat on Sunday []

SRINAGAR: Senior National Conference (NC) leader and Member of Parliament for Anantnag-Rajouri, Mian Altaf Ahmad, has expressed deep sorrow and profound anguish over the extensive damage to public infrastructure, and agricultural land caused by the sudden cloudburst incident in several areas of Pahalgam. In a statement issued here, Mian Altaf conveyed his heartfelt solidarity with []

JAMMU: The 10th batch of 9,182 pilgrims, including 2,435 women, left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here on Saturday to pay obeisance at the holy Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. The pilgrims also included 256 sadhus, 46 sadhvis and 31 children. They left for the twin base camps of Nunwan-Pahalgam in []

AUCKLAND: India and New Zealand on Saturday elevated their ties to a strategic partnership and set a five-year target to double their annual bilateral trade in goods and services to Rs 35,000 crore by 2030 following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Kiwi counterpart Christopher Luxon. The meeting yielded 18 concrete outcomes, including []

Institutional heads responsible for compliance; negligence viewed with seriousness Srinagar: In view of recent concerns regarding books available in institutional libraries and the procurement of educational material, the School Education Department and Higher Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir have issued comprehensive circulars. The action has been taken in pursuance of the directions of the []

Event to establish Kashmir on Indias marathon calendar, boost sports tourism Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday launched the official merchandise for the Kashmir Marathon 2026, organised by the Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Department, at the Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC), Srinagar. The official merchandise, comprising the marathon cap, finishers medal and racing kit []

Srinagar: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Friday forecast fresh spells of rain and thunderstorms across Jammu and Kashmir from July 11, with the possibility of heavy rainfall at isolated places in the Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal range. According to the MeT Centre, many places across the Union Territory are likely to witness one or []

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday chargesheeted separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah and other separatist leaders in connection with a 1996 case of mob violence and indiscriminate firing on police personnel in Srinagar. According to a statement, the chargesheet has named separatist leaders Shabir Ahmad Shah, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Abdul Ganie []

Says SASB, every dept making this spiritual journey safe, seamless, memorable Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday visited the Baltal base camp and reviewed the arrangements for the pilgrims of Baba Amarnath. He inspected Base Camp Hospital, on-spot registration counters, tents and other facilities, along with the senior officials and directed all line departments []

Srinagar: The ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra-2026 has achieved a significant milestone, crossing the two-lakh pilgrim mark within just eight days of its commencement. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said: In a remarkable testament to faith, the holy Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has crossed the 2 lakh pilgrim mark in just 8 days. []

Baramulla: In a concerted effort to uphold peace, enhance security, and prevent activities harmful to public order, police in Baramulla carried out coordinated searches across multiple locations linked to JKNOPs. The operations targeted residential houses of JKNOPs, their family residences, and related structures within the jurisdictions of Police Station Kreeri, Police Station Boniyar, Police Post []

Poonch: At least 25 people were rescued by Jammu and Kashmir Police after flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall inundated the Ari area of Mendhar subdivision in Poonch district on Friday. Officials said that the intense downpour caused water to enter dozens of houses and led to soil erosion in several villages. The sudden rise []

Baltal: Jammu & Kashmir: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reviewed the arrangements for Amarnath Yatra and interacted with pilgrims at the Baltal base camp on Friday. LG Sinha, said administration, including Police, Army, and other security agencies have worked together to ensure the pilgrimage remains safe, secure, and smooth. He said every effort is being made []

Qazigund: A girl died after being hit by an unidentified vehicle on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway at Vessu near KP Colony in the Qazigund area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday, officials said. An official said that the girl was hit by an unidentified vehicle on the highway at Vessu near KP Colony, Qazigund. []

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted six senior leaders of the separatist Hurriyat Conference, including late Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Shabir Ahmed Shah in connection with a 1996 case of mob violence and indiscriminate firing on police personnel in Srinagar. According to a statement, the chargesheet has named separatist []

Srinagar: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah on Saturday said Amarnath pilgrims should be allowed to step out of their buses and visit local markets so they can contribute to Kashmirs economy during the annual pilgrimage. Speaking to reporters, CM Omar said he hoped a large number of devotees would undertake the Amarnath []