Kashmir Reader

Anantnag: A bike rider was killed and four others were injured in a road accident near the stone quarry at Achabal on Tuesday . Officials said that an Ignis car bearing registration no. JK01AB-5445, driven by Muzammil Ahmad Ganie, son of Mohd Maqbool, resident of Noorpora, Tral, collided with a motorcycle bearing no. JK03F-9746 driven []

RANCHI: Normal life was affected in parts of Jharkhand on Tuesday as BJP workers enforced a state-wide bandh in protest against police action on job aspirants during their march to the state assembly a day ago over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. Most schools and business establishments remained closed, while vehicular movement was very low []

Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Birdi on Tuesday said multi-tier security arrangements have been put in place across Kashmir ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of his visit to Balidan Stambh at Lal Chowk to review preparations, Birdi, said security arrangements are []

Srinagar: A 25-year-old woman was killed in an overnight road accident in the Kral Sangari area of Nishat in Srinagar, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred around 1:30 am, when a speeding vehicle bearing registration number JK01AR-0071 hit a road divider and overturned. He said a woman travelling in the vehicle sustained []

NEW YORK: The presidents media company posted a massive loss in the second quarter and announced plans to ditch new business lines and refocus as a forum for users to post their views. Trump Media and Technology, the company behind the Truth Social platform, said Monday that it lost USD238 million in the three months []

AWANTIPORA: Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir Range, Javaid Iqbal Mattoo on Monday visited Police District Awantipora and chaired a comprehensive security and law and order review meeting at the District Police Office (DPO), Awantipora. The meeting was attended by the Commander, 1st Sector RR; DIG CRPF, SKOR Awantipora; SSP Awantipora; Commanding Officers of []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Honble Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (IFS) Ghulam Hassan Kango. Dr Farooq visited the residence of Ghulam Hassan Kango at Rajbagh, Srinagar, to offer his condolences to []

SRINAGAR: The Committee on Government Assurances of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday convened a meeting at the Assembly Complex here to review the functioning of the Public Works Department (PWD) and Housing & Urban Development Department (HUDD). The meeting was chaired by Chairman of the Committee, Ali Mohammad Sagar and attended by []

AWANTIPORA: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), with the approval of the Vice Chancellor, has launched a Centralised Outreach and Community Engagement Programme, Rabt-u-Nisbat Building Meaningful Associations for a Sustainable Society. The initiative will be coordinated by the Dean Outreach Office. The programme seeks to bring the Universitys outreach and community engagement efforts []

33 vehicles and machinery seized/ booked SRINAGAR: Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining, unauthorized extraction and transportation of minor minerals, J&K Police has intensified enforcement action across Kashmir, resulting in the seizure of 33 vehicles and heavy machinery involved in illegal mining activities in Ganderbal, Shopian, Pulwama, Baramulla & Sopore. In Ganderbal, police seized []

Calls for coordinated, time-bound public service delivery JAMMU: Minister for Health & Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Monday emphasized the need for resilient and cost-effective infrastructure development across Jammu and Kashmir, especially in light of frequent floods. She made these remarks during a high-level review meeting at the Civil Secretariat to []

NEW DELHI: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues is looking forward to being part of the inaugural ICC Womens Champions Trophy in 2027, saying the historic tournament will not change the teams approach or mindset. The inaugural edition of the Womens Champions Trophy is scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka from February 14 to 28, 2027. []

Calls for stronger sports infrastructure, greater support for athletes; launches anti-drugs, anti-doping campaign Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday presented cash awards amounting to 2.71 crore to 580 outstanding sportspersons and international athletes from Jammu and Kashmir at a Special Cash Award Ceremony held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here, recognising their []

Night checkpoints, patrols, surveillance to be strengthened across Valley Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi on Monday chaired a comprehensive security review meeting at PCR Kashmir to assess the overall security scenario and oversee arrangements for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations and various other events across all districts of the Kashmir []

Warns of flash flood, landslides Srinagar records 33.2C; Jammu settles at 34.6C Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to receive widespread rain and thundershowers over the next few days, with the Weather Department forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of the Jammu division on Tuesday August 11. The Meteorological Centre, Srinagar said the []

DIPR invites Film fraternity to participate in large numbers Jammu: The Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) on Monday organised Frame by Frame: The Storytellers Meet at DIPR Media Complex, Jammu, as a precursor to the upcoming 1st International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK)-2026. Commissioner Secretary, Information, R Alice Vaz graced the []

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Monday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his partys double standards on the ongoing student protest in Jharkhand, saying those who tried to politically hijack the students agitation in Delhi are now silent on the stir in the state. The remarks came after thousands of job aspirants, protesting alleged irregularities []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended warm congratulations to artisans Manzoor Ahmad Hajam and Fayaz Ahmad Wani on being conferred the prestigious National Handloom Award by the President of India. The two weavers from Jammu and Kashmir have been honoured for their exceptional craftsmanship in weaving the exquisite Chanddar Kani Shawl. The Chief Minister []