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Newly appointed Army chief calls on CM days after assuming office

Kashmir Driver Jailed for 12 Years in Tripura

Manoj Sinha directs officials to ensure smooth registration, better facilities, security and hassle-free darshan for devotees

SRINAGAR: A cache of arms and ammunition was recovered during a joint search operation by the police and Army in the Hatlanga area of Uri Sector in north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Tuesday morning. Quoting officials news agency GNS reported that a joint team of police and the Indian Army launched a search operation in []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted Block-Level Monitoring Committees across the Union Territory to strengthen the implementation of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, with a focus on universal screening, early diagnosis, treatment and community participation in tuberculosis control. The committees have been constituted under Government Order No. 1181-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated July 7, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the immediate posting and adjustment of 30 doctors, including consultants, medical officers and dental surgeons, across healthcare institutions in Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen patient care and fill existing vacancies. Under the order, Dr. Nalini Birpur, Consultant Ophthalmology, has been posted to AH Chowki Chaura; Dr. Sheikh []

Move aims to provide regulatory clarity, facilitate building permissions until Master Plans are notified

Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth meets LG Manoj Sinha in Srinagar; discusses prevailing security situation and related issues in Jammu and Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday arrested an Assistant Engineer (Civil) of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and two labour supply agents from Kargil in connection with an alleged misappropriation of BRO funds in Ladakh. According to the CBI, the arrested Assistant Engineer was serving as the Officer In-charge of Khatse Batalik []

KPDCL says electricity supply will remain affected in Kashmir areas due to scheduled shutdowns on July 9 and 11

The recruitment examinations scheduled for July 8 have been postponed by JKSSB and will now be held on July 9; timings, venues and admit cards remain unchanged

SRINAGAR: A woman was seriously injured after she was attacked by three bears while cutting grass in the Chhamber Kinari area of Mandi tehsil in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Tuesday. Quoting officials news agency GNS reported that the woman, identified as Hazra Begum, was working in the fields when the bears attacked her, []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reviewed the roadmap for reviving the Jammu and Kashmir Overseas Employment Corporation Limited (JKOECL), with a focus on creating a structured mechanism to help skilled youth access overseas job opportunities through safe and transparent channels. Chairing a high-level meeting, the Chief Minister assessed plans to operationalise JKOECL as []

Thousands of devotees gathered at Jivetsal in Leh to mark the 14th Dalai Lamas 91st birth anniversary, with prayers, cultural performances and messages of compassion highlighting the celebrations

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assures tourism and business representatives that their concerns will be addressed, calling the sector a major driver of jobs and economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir

LG Manoj Sinha reviews situation after Thathri cloudburst, asks Doda administration to provide immediate assistance to affected families and speed up restoration work

Family alleges firing, womans abduction near Samba Court; police launch investigation

SRINAGAR: In view of the growing demand for passport-related services, the Regional Passport Office (RPO) Srinagar will organise a special drive on Saturday, July 11, during which Passport Seva Kendras in Srinagar, Anantnag and Baramulla will remain functional. Officials said the Passport Seva Kendra Srinagar, Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) Anantnag and POPSK Baramulla []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat has made it mandatory for all officers, officials, and staff members to mark their attendance through the Facial Recognition Attendance System (FRAS) both at the time of arrival and departure during notified office hours, warning that failure to comply will result in the employee being treated as []

SRINAGAR: Two commercial ships sustained significant damage after Irans Revolutionary Guards fired at least two missiles at vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, according to a report by Axios citing US officials. The ships suffered damage but there were no reported casualties, Axios reported, citing a US official. Separately, the United []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has regularised the services of 21 In-charge Assistant Section Officers (ASOs) of the JK Secretariat (Subordinate) Service as Assistant Section Officers in Pay Level-6B, with effect from December 26, 2024. According to Government Order No. 1139-JK(GAD) of 2026, the regularisation has been approved following the recommendations of the Departmental []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has constituted a committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the treasury deposit system operating across all treasuries in the Union Territory, with a mandate to recommend administrative, financial and technological reforms within 15 days. According to Order No. 105-Accts of 2026, the committee will examine the existing []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has nominated Deep Novel Kour, JKAS, Deputy Secretary to the Government, as the departments Nodal Officer for matters relating to the integration of Union Territory data with the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) and online services. According to Government Order No. 251-JK(Edu) of 2026, the appointment has been []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has appointed Hakim Riyaz-ul-Haq, JKAS, Deputy Secretary to the Government, as the departments Nodal Officer, entrusting him with overseeing key administrative functions, including monitoring directions from the Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister and Minister for School Education. According to Government Order No. 250-JK(Edu) of 2026, the appointment has []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir House Committee on Subordinate Legislation has sought an explanation from the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCHAP) over the delay in operationalising the mandatory registration process for Allied and Healthcare graduates, following concerns raised by MLA Budgam, Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi. Mehdi said he raised the issue before []

Private hospitals in Kashmir suspended Ayushman Bharat services over Rs 300 crore in unpaid dues, exposing deep structural flaws crippling the health insurance promise, Shyma Rauf reports The government-hailed golden card scheme hit a roadblock again when the Jammu and Kashmir Private Hospitals and Dialysis Centres Association (JKPHDA) announced a suspension of services over unpaid []

by Faisal Kawoosa The year 2026 is going to be a different year when it comes to buying gadgets like smartphones and laptops. The festive season, which officially flags off after Dussehra and peaks during Diwali, is unlikely to offer sweet deals this time After November 2025, if you have been browsing smartphones, laptops, or []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress has asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership to explain the delay in restoring statehood to the Union Territory, alleging that the party has remained silent on its repeated commitments to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Congress urged BJP national leadership, []

SRINAGAR: The Indian Army on Monday busted a hideout and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in the Keran sector of north Kashmirs Kupwara district. Officials said the operation was launched on July 6 following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of a hideout in the area. During the []

SRINAGAR: A 10-year-old boy went missing after being swept away by strong currents of the Kishanganga River while bathing in the Gurez area of north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Monday evening, officials said. Quoting an official news agency KNO reported that the boy was taking a bath in the river when he was caught in []

Local climber summits all major peaks of iconic Kashmir mountain range across multiple expeditions

SRINAGAR: In a major push towards post-disaster recovery and strengthening preparedness, the Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday approved disaster recovery projects worth Rs 751.46 crore for the restoration and reconstruction of critical public infrastructure across the Union Territory. The approval was granted during the second meeting of the State Executive Committee (SEC) for 2026-27 []

Stolen cash worth Rs 1.05 lakh, smartphone and earbuds recovered; further investigation underway

NIT Srinagar maintains winning momentum as faculty, staff team advances to tournament semi-finals

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has appointed Stanzin Itzes Chosket as Civil Judge (Junior Division) under the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category on the recommendations of the High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh. According to Government Order No. 8197-JK(LD) of 2026 dated July 6, issued by the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, []

High-Level J&K Delegation To Visit Punjab For Talks; CM Says All Bottlenecks Affecting Livestock Movement Will Be Addressed

BJP national president Nitin Nabin says Article 370 abrogation fulfilled Syama Prasad Mukherjees dream; credits Modi govt for bringing development and security to J&K

SRINAGAR: The Court of the Special Mobile Magistrate, Budgam, has directed the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Budgam, to submit a report on allegations that police authorities were interfering with the grazing activities of residents of Branwar village in the Chaskaninad meadows of the Doodh Ganga forest range, bordering Poonch. The direction was issued during []

National Conference says Centre must fulfil its commitment on restoring statehood; party gears up for protest in Delhi

SRINAGAR: Amid growing cases of cyber fraud and online financial crimes, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday directed officials to expedite the operationalisation of the Digital Arrest prevention mechanism and strengthen the cyber crime prevention framework across the Union Territory. Chairing a high-level review meeting, Dulloo directed departments to ensure timely completion []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has declined to direct the Central Information Commission (CIC) to dispose of second appeals under the Right to Information (RTI) Act within 45 days, observing that the law does not prescribe any such timeline. At the same time, the Court asked the Commission to take []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has amended the guidelines governing the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Scheme, allowing Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to earmark up to Rs 20 lakh annually from their constituency funds to provide financial assistance for the treatment of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases. The amendment was notified by the []

Meta-owned platform gets more time to respond to IT Ministry notice; assures Centre feature wont be launched until consultations conclude

A 61-year-old Dehruna resident succumbed to injuries at GMC Anantnag after being hit by a Tavera vehicle in Hiller area

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has reconstituted separate committees for the Jammu and Kashmir divisions to reverify the contents of books supplied under the Library Component of Samagra Shiksha for the 202526 academic year following concerns raised on social media over allegedly objectionable content in books distributed to government schools. According to []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has directed all Treasury Officers, Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) and Pension Disbursing Banks to strengthen the verification of documents submitted by pensioners and family pensioners, warning that any lapse leading to unauthorised pension payments will invite action against the officials concerned. In a circular issued by the []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the progress of women is indispensable for the progress of society, asserting that a developed Jammu and Kashmir can only be achieved when women are empowered, economically independent and actively participate in leadership and decision-making. Addressing the felicitation ceremony of Fellows (Gender Equity Advocates) in Srinagar, []

by Sri Varshith Kumar Reddy E Nine years on, a tale of two economies: National revenues hit record highs while Jammu and Kashmirs formalisation gains remain sector-specific. Nine years after India dismantled a maze of central and state levies to build a single indirect tax regime, the Goods and Services Tax stands as the countrys []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast generally cloudy weather with widespread light to moderate rain and thundershowers across Jammu and Kashmir from July 6 to 8, warning of heavy rainfall and the possibility of localised flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas. According to the forecast, many parts of the Jammu division are likely []

Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds likely at several places; people advised to remain cautious near vulnerable areas