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Discusses J&K security situation Srinagar: General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of Army Staff on Tuesday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his residence here. He also called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. At CMs residence, General Seth was accompanied by General Officer Commanding (GOC), Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Balbir Singh, along []

Assures support for sectors growth Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday met delegations representing the travel, tourism and business sectors here at the Civil Secretariat and held detailed discussions on issues concerning tourism promotion, business facilitation and the overall growth of the economy in Jammu and Kashmir. A delegation comprising representatives of leading travel []

LG directs immediate relief for affected families Jammu: Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall struck the upper reaches of Thathri town in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district on Tuesday, partially damaging several houses, shops and vehicles. No loss of life has been reported. The latest flash flood is the third such incident in the twin []

MLA Habba Kadal distributes 15 lakh from CDF among 28 fire-hit families SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference State Womens Wing President and MLA Habba Kadal, Shameema Firdous, on Tuesday said that the Omar Abdullah-led government has translated its commitment to public welfare into action through a series of people-centric initiatives aimed at reaching []

Samba: A family travelling in a car has alleged that unidentified persons opened fire on them near the Samba Court Complex on Tuesday, and abducted a female member during the incident. According to the family, they were being followed by several vehicles before the attackers fired at their car near the court premises. The family []

Srinagar: The search operation to track down two local terrorists of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba entered its fourth day in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district on Tuesday, with security forces resuming combing operations after an overnight pause, officials said. The searches resumed at daybreak after being suspended overnight. The two terrorists were first spotted by surveillance []

Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) to review the progress made in identification and shortlisting of urban infrastructure projects proposed to be taken up under the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) of the Government of India. The meeting attended by Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Municipal Commissioners and []

Jammu: One person was killed and two others were injured on Tuesday after a car fell into a gorge in the Chowki Choura area of Akhnoor in Jammu district. Officials said that the accident occurred on the highway when a car bearing registration number JK11A 4854 skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge. []

Bandipora: The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Tuesday launched a search operation to trace and retrieve the body of a 10-year-old boy who drowned in the Kishanganga River in Gurez area of North Kashmirs Bandipora district. Officials said that the incident occurred on July 6, when Babar Bashir Sheikh, son of Bashir Ahmad Sheikh []

Jammu: A record 8,815 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu on Tuesday as part of the sixth batch of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, marking the highest single-day departure of the pilgrimage season so far. An official said the pilgrims departed under elaborate security arrangements in a convoy of 363 vehicles []

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra on Sunday said the party has expanded its nationwide campaign against examination paper leaks to all 20 districts of the Union territory, and alleged that the Centre has failed to safeguard the future of students. He said the Congress high command had announced 28 pilot []

BARAMULLA: In a major crackdown against illegal mining and the unlawful extraction of minor minerals, J&K Police in Baramulla achieved a significant success by seizing 12 vehicles involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of clay and boulders during two separate enforcement operations in the jurisdiction of Police Station Kunzer. Acting on reliable source information, []

Recognition at Indias highest democratic institution a powerful affirmation: VC KU SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmir on Sunday organized a flag-off ceremony for its National Youth Parliament Team, which is proceeding to New Delhi to receive the prestigious National Championship Award in the 17th National Youth Parliament Competition (202526) at Parliament House, the highest democratic []

JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma on Sunday inaugurated the 24th Vishal Bhandara, organised by the citizens of Punjab Moga, amid an atmosphere of deep religious fervour and devotion. Recognised as one of the largest annual Bhandaras in Kathua district, []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired the 13th meeting of the Executive Council of the Institute of Management, Public Administration & Rural Development (IMPARD) at the Civil Secretariat, reaffirming the Governments commitment to strengthening institutional capacity, administrative excellence and good governance across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting comprehensively reviewed the functioning of IMPARD []

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 []

Kollam The police have invoked the stringent UAPA against a Kerala native, who was arrested on his return from Saudi Arabia over an alleged offensive comment posted under a video featuring the daughter of a victim of the Pahalgam terror attack, officials said on Monday. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) has been invoked against []

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday filed charges against Pakistan-based terrorist and LeT/TRF chief and founder Hafiz Saeed in the Pahalgam terror attack case that left 26 civilians, mostly tourists, dead. According to a statement, the anti-terror agency has charged Hafiz Saeed in his individual capacity and also as the []

Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday said to have registered an FIR against five Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) officials and nine Fair Price Shop (FPS) dealers for allegedly embezzling government food grains worth Rs 5.57 crore in Karnah area of Kupwara district. In a statement , a spokesperson said the case []

Kishtwa: Heavy rainfall has triggered a major landslide near the 540 MW Kwar Power Project in Kishtwar, burying several vehicles under debris. Officials said that multiple vehicles sustained extensive damage and remain trapped beneath the landslide material. Debris clearance operations are currently underway to retrieve the stranded vehicles and restore the affected area. In a []

AYODHYA (UP): Facing flak over donation theft allegations, the Ram temple trust will hold its first meeting on Monday since the row erupted to decide on the resignations of its general secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra and may be briefed on the interim findings of the Special Investigation Team (SIT). Ahead of the []

Orders strict legal action Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday, along with the senior officials, visited the Nunwan Base Camp and reviewed the management of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Lieutenant Governor chaired a meeting with the administrative and security officials and discussed key aspects including movement of pilgrims, security measures, accommodation []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday visited Chandanwari and reviewed the ground situation and pilgrim facilities at the camp, to ensure a seamless Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the officials, pilgrims, volunteers, langar sevadars and other service providers. He instructed Yatra management teams to examine pilgrim feedback and remain available []

New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday asserted that it will strongly oppose in Parliament a Constitution amendment Bill which seeks the removal of ministers in custody for 30 days over serious offences, and expressed confidence that the government would not have a two-thirds majority for its passage. The opposition partys assertion comes days after sources []

Srinagar: Continuing its sustained campaign against narcotics and drug trafficking, J&K Police in Baramulla attached immovable properties belonging to a notorious drug peddler, Mushtaq Ahmed Dar son of Mohd. Yousuf Dar resident of Yadipora, Palhallan, Pattan, under the provisions of Section 68-F(1) of the NDPS Act. The attached properties comprise a single-storey residential house at []

Srinagar: The body of the 13-year-old boy who drowned in the River Jhelum near the Lasjan area of Srinagar on yesterday was recovered on Sunday afternoon, officials said. An official told KNO that teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), assisted by police, resumed the search operation at first light and recovered the body []

Tariq Karra writes to CM,demands strict action against those responsible SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra has strongly condemned the unfortunate incident in Bandipora in which Congress MLA Nizamuddin Bhat was allegedly manhandled by workers of the National Conference led by Jalal Akbar Lone, younger brother of MLA Sonawari []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah today extended warm greetings to the people, especially the Sikh community, on the sacred occasion of the annual Prakash Purab of Shri Guru Hargobind Singh Ji Maharaj. In his message, Dr. Farooq Abdullah paid rich tributes to Guru Hargobind Singh Ji Maharaj, describing him []

Huge quantity of charas seized, 3 arrested BANDIPORA: Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking, police in Bandipora achieved a major success by apprehending three drug peddlers and recovering a substantial quantity of contraband during naka checking in the Hajin area. Besides, police arrested a drug peddler in Sopore and recovered contraband substance from his []

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 []

Srinagar: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has welcomed the decision of the Srinagar International Airport authorities to withdraw the proposed weekly runway closure and ensure uninterrupted flight operations throughout the year. KCCI President Javid Ahmad Tenga, in a statement issued here, described the decision as a timely and pragmatic intervention that has []

A customer scans QR code, flashes Payment Successful screenshopkeeper hands over goods. Only later does truth emerge: money never reached the account. For many Kashmir traders, this is no longer unusual. More than 90% of merchants unaware of official cybercrime reporting channelsmany incidents go unreported even after financial losses; without timely reporting, fund recovery and []

Whether Israelis will ever comprehend the irreparable damage inflicted upon their countrys reputation by their UN Ambassador is a moot point. The damage Israel has done to itself through its barbaric practices in occupied Palestine is simply impossible to overcome. Danon relies on bullying, intimidation, and an overt attempt to silence anyone who dares to []

The rise of diabetes and hypertension among Kashmirs youth should serve as a wake-up call. These diseases are not inevitable consequences of modern life; they are, to a large extent, preventable. By embracing healthier lifestyles, prioritising physical activity, improving dietary habits, managing stress, and undergoing regular health screenings, we can reverse current trends and safeguard []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir on Sunday said it has filed a chargesheet against five accused for allegedly securing Rs 60 lakh in bank loans using forged revenue records and fake property documents, following an investigation into a complaint by J&K Bank. In a statement, a spokesperson said the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) []

Srinagar:The J&K Government has suspended 8 officers and officials of the School Education Department and blacklisted two authors and publishers after two library books with inappropriate content were found to have been supplied to government schools. As per Government Order states that Samagra Shiksha had procured age-appropriate books for 18,328 government schools and 394 PM []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to review the overall management and ground situation of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, directing all departments to ensure seamless coordination for the safe and smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage. The meeting, was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Director []

Jammu: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Saturday demanded an immediate ban on a controversial book allegedly circulated in government school libraries, accusing the Education Department of promoting anti-national content and seeking a high-level investigation into its approval and distribution. Addressing a press conference in Jammu, Sharma,, alleged that []

Srinagar: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday designated 23 operatives linked to banned outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), The Resistance Front (TRF) and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) as individual terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). In a series of notifications, the MHA said the designated individuals were involved in terror attacks, recruitment, infiltration, []

Udhampur: A Head Constable of J&K Police died after he fell unconscious at the Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy in Udhampur on Saturday. Officials said that the cop suddenly fell unconscious and was immediately shifted to a hospital. Doctors there declared him brought dead. The deceased has been identified as HC Bashir Anjum, resident of Gursai in []

Jammu: Amid tight security arrangements, the third batch of pilgrims undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra left the Yatri Niwas at Bhagwati Nagar in Jammu early Saturday. According to official data,a total of 4,812 pilgrims departed for the twin base camps of Baltal and Pahalgam in a convoy of 259 vehicles. 2,041 pilgrims are travelling via []

Sagar chairs provincial committee meeting, reviews arrangements SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Kashmir Provincial Committee Friday held a special meeting at the party headquarters to finalise preparations for the proposed protest in New Delhi, the observance of the death anniversary of Madar-e-Meherban Begum Akbar Jehan on July 11, and Martyrs Day on []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Honble Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed profound grief over the demise of Muhammad Maqbool Shadad of Bulbul Lankar, Nowakadal, presently residing at Boulevard Road. The duo conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to []

SRINAGAR: Satish Sharma, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs, IT, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, met various public delegations across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, reaffirming the governments commitment to responsive and transparent governance. He listened patiently to grievances concerning industrial development, public services, and civic amenities, assuring timely redressal. A []

SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Friday blamed the government for further increasing unemployment by outsourcing jobs and undermining democracy and democratic institutions by centralising power in the hands of one man at the helm of the government. He made these remarks while addressing workers conventions at Khanabal and Achabal in south []

Issues 5-point call to Yatris, calls for upholding Nation First spirit Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Administration on Friday handed over the pamphlets carrying the special message of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) from both Nunwan and Baltal base camps. In the message, the Prime Minister has extended []

Srinagar: More than 12,000 pilgrims had darshan of the naturally formed ice Shivling at the Amarnath cave shrine on the opening day of the 57-day annual pilgrimage on Friday, officials said. The Amarnath Yatra began early morning, simultaneously via the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in the Anantnag district and the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal []

Govt committed to regular engagement with public representatives Srinagar: Several public representatives and delegations and various stakeholders on Friday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Raabita, during which a wide range of issues relating to development, public welfare, trade, tourism and business were discussed. MLA Jasrota Rajiv Jasrotia, MLA Habba Kadal Shamima Firdous and []

Kunzer (Tangmarg): Urging Kashmiris to draw lessons from Irans unity and pray for the success of the Omar Abdullah led government, National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday said a nation can succeed only when its people remain united. Addressing a public gathering here in North Kashmir, Dr Farooq said there was no reason []