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SRINAGAR : A 26-year-old youth died in a road accident in Thajiwara area of Achabal in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Sunday. Officials identified the deceased as Owais Ahmad Shah, son of Mohammad Yaseen Shah, a resident of Shirpora, Anantnag. Officials said the injured youth was shifted to Government Medical College, Anantnag, where doctors declared []

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has directed departments to accelerate the formulation and execution of projects under the Rs 1,579.09-crore disaster recovery package approved for Jammu and Kashmir, stressing that reconstructed infrastructure must be made resilient to future disasters. Dulloo issued the directions while reviewing the implementation of the Recovery and Reconstruction (R&R) Plan-2025 and []

SRINAGAR: Two persons died while two others are in critical condition after an Eco vehicle met with an accident at Kandi Morha in Kotranka subdivision of Rajouri district on Sunday. Officials said the accident occurred when the vehicle, bearing registration number JK11D 7667, was travelling from Kandi towards Mohra. Six persons were injured in the []

SRINAGAR : A Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched in Jophar area of Ramnagar in Udhampur district on Sunday following reports of suspicious movement in the area. Sources said the operation was initiated after inputs were received regarding the movement of some individuals in the area. Following the information, joint teams cordoned off the []

SRINAGAR: Six persons were injured after an Eco vehicle met with an accident at Kandi Morha in the Kotranka subdivision of Rajouri district on Sunday. Officials said the vehicle, bearing registration number JK11D-7667, was travelling from Kandi towards Mohra when the accident occurred. Soon after the incident, locals rushed to the spot and shifted the []

SRINAGAR: Ukraine launched one of its largest aerial offensives against Russia since the beginning of the war, sending hundreds of drones towards several Russian regions and Moscow overnight, killing at least six people and damaging homes, railway infrastructure and a major warehouse. Russias Defence Ministry said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed **822 Ukrainian []

SRINAGAR: Former West Bengal Assembly deputy speaker and veteran Trinamool Congress leader Ashis Banerjee was found hanging inside a TMC party office near his residence in Hattala Para area of Rampurhat in Birbhum district on Sunday morning, police said. Banerjee, 74, had represented the Rampurhat Assembly constituency for nearly 25 years before losing the seat []

SRINAGAR: Residents of Karkroo Mohalla in Nambla area of Uri in north Kashmirs Baramulla district have raised concerns over the quality of drinking water after dead rats were allegedly found inside a water storage tank and supply pipelines serving around 25 to 30 households. The incident has sparked concern among residents, who questioned the hygiene []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience fairly widespread light to moderate rain and thunderstorms over the next 24 hours, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting another spell of wet weather across the Union Territory during the coming days. According to the weather forecast issued by the Meteorological Centre, Srinagar, at 11 am []

SRINAGAR: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma on Saturday criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs Independence Day speech, terming it irresponsible and alleging that it could create an atmosphere of confusion in Kashmir. Sharma said the Independence Day platform should have been used to highlight national unity, pay tribute to soldiers []

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Kashmirs drug crackdown shows impressive numbers, but lasting change demands community ownership and supply-chain reform. The Narcotics Control Roadmap 2026-29 marks a serious escalation in Jammu and Kashmirs fight against narcotics, and the figures justify the seriousness. NDPS cases have quadrupled, arrests have tripled, and property attachments have risen nearly nineteen-fold in a single year. []

SRINAGAR : Police have arrested two persons and recovered 53 stolen copper utensils in connection with a house theft case in Chandoosa area of north Kashmirs Baramulla district. A case was registered at Police Station Chandoosa on August 9 after a complaint was received regarding the theft of copper utensils from a house in Nilsar. []

SRINAGAR: The 80th Independence Day was celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm on Saturday, with the Tricolour unfurled at major functions in Srinagar and Jammu as well as district, sub-divisional, tehsil, block and panchayat headquarters across the Union Territory. Ceremonial parades, march-pasts, cultural programmes, patriotic songs and tableaux marked the celebrations, []

SRINAGAR: Fairly widespread light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely across Jammu and Kashmir over the next 24 hours, with the weather remaining unsettled over the region for the following two days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The forecast issued by the Meteorological Centre, Srinagar, on Saturday said Kashmir is likely to []

SRINAGAR: The Traffic Police on Saturday issued an advisory regulating the movement of Buddha Amarnath Yatra-2026 convoys between Jammu and Poonch, in view of the forthcoming pilgrimage and to ensure smooth traffic movement along the route. The advisory, issued by the J&K Traffic Police Headquarters, will remain valid from August 17 to August 28, 2026, []

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SRINAGAR : A residential house was completely gutted in a fire incident in the Jamadar Bijhama area of Boniyar in north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Saturday. The house belonged to Bashir Ahmad Badan and Nazir Ahmad Badar, sons of Matwali Badar, residents of Bijhama. Locals said the fire was suspected to have been caused by []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has announced the Chief Ministers Award for Honesty, Integrity and Meritorious Public Service for five officials on the occasion of Independence Day 2026. According to a General Administration Department order issued on Friday, the awardees are Kuldeep Krishan Sidha, JKAS, Director, Archives, Archaeology and Museums; Anil Sharma, JKAS, Additional []

SRINAGAR: Scientists at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) have achieved a breakthrough in the captive breeding of the vulnerable Himalayan snow trout, locally known as *Khont*, paving the way for producing fish seed for river restocking and conservation. Scientists from the Divisions of Fisheries Resource Management and Fish Genetics and []

SRINAGAR: Several areas in Kashmir will face scheduled power shutdowns on different dates this month due to maintenance work on transmission lines and feeders, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) said on Sunday. According to KPDCL, power supply to Handwara Town, Marathgam, Kulangam, Kandi, Chogal, Sagipora and adjoining areas will remain affected from **8 []

SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) Additional General Secretary and former minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra on Sunday termed the continued denial of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir the biggest betrayal by the BJP, saying the prolonged Union Territory status had undermined the democratic aspirations and dignity of the people. Addressing a public meeting at Nardani in []

SRINAGAR: A 16-year-old boy drowned in the Lidder River in the Chee area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Sunday, prompting the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to launch a search and rescue operation, officials said. The incident occurred at Dar Mohalla in Chee, where the boy, identified as Barik Bilal, son of Bilal Ahmed []

SRINAGAR: Srinagar Police have arrested a man accused of allegedly defrauding several businessmen and shopkeepers through fraudulent means and impersonation, officials said on Sunday. The accused has been identified as Ubaid Maqbool Khawaja, son of Maqbool Ahmad Khawaja, a resident of Gomal Chek in Tangdar and presently residing at Habib Colony, Alochi Bagh. Police said []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered those who participated in the historic Quit India Movement, saying their courage would continue to inspire generations of Indians. In a post on X, Modi said the movement, inspired by the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, infused new energy into Indias freedom struggle and reflected the unwavering determination []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved repair and renovation of the historic Rattan Garh Fort in Bhaderwah, Doda, at a cost of Rs 10 crore. The initiative is aimed at preserving the regions historical heritage and promoting tourism in Bhaderwah and its adjoining areas. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced the approval, saying the []

SRINAGAR: Recognising the trust and confidence placed by people in its doctors, healthcare professionals and services, PARAS Health Srinagar has launched a special gratitude campaign titled Thank You Kashmir, expressing appreciation to the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh for making the healthcare facility an integral part of their medical journey. The campaign aims to []

SRINAGAR: At least 10 passengers were injured after a tempo vehicle they were travelling in overturned on the Batote-Doda road on Sunday, officials said. Quoting an official, the news agency KNO reported that the tempo was on its way to Doda from Batote when it overturned at Karmail Morh, leaving around 10 passengers injured. He []

SRINAGAR: Ghulam Hassan Kangoo, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern forestry and soil and water conservation in Jammu and Kashmir, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy that extends well beyond the Forest Department he served for decades. He was 91. A distinguished forester, conservationist, scholar and environmentalist, Kangoo was instrumental in []

SRINAGAR: Iran has said the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened until the United States changes its approach towards Tehran, setting out a series of demands that could further complicate efforts to restore shipping through the key waterway. Irans Supreme National Security Council said Washington must end its military campaign against Iran []

SRINAGAR: The Government of India has said Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions will remain free for citizens, clarifying that any future Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will apply only to a limited category of merchant transactions above a specified threshold. The government said consumers making payments through UPI will not be charged transaction fees and all []

SRINAGAR: The Ladakh administration has designated five existing health institutions as district hospitals in the newly created districts of the Union Territory, with immediate effect. According to an order issued by the Health and Medical Education Department on August 7, the move has been approved by the competent authority with the aim of strengthening healthcare []

SRINAGAR : Doda Police on Saturday arrested an absconder wanted in connection with a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, officials said. The accused, identified as Shamas Din, son of Abdul Rashid and a resident of Bhata Chaka in Doda, was wanted in FIR No. 262/2024 registered at Police []

Aharbal offers Kashmirs tallest waterfall, dense forests, trout-rich rivers, and nearby Mughal gardens across every season, reports Wajeeha Hajira Tucked away in Kulgam district, but more accessible from Shopian, roughly 75 km from Srinagar, Aharbal is one of Kashmirs most striking hill stations. Sitting at an elevation of 7,434 feet above sea level, the destination []

by Asad Mirza Saudi Arabia, Trkiye and Pakistans defence pact signals weakening faith in US guarantees while reshaping regional deterrence, alliances and strategic calculations On August 7, in the holy city of Makkah, three men who lead very different countries stood together and signed a document that many in the region had been quietly expecting, []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness a prolonged spell of wet weather, with the Meteorological Department forecasting rain and thundershowers at many places through August 17 and warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Jammu division and Kashmir between August 9 and 11. Light to moderate rain was recorded across []

SRINAGAR: Police conducted searches at multiple locations in north Kashmirs Sopore area of Baramulla district on Sunday as part of an investigation into a terror-related case, officials said. The searches were carried out in more than 20 residential houses linked to individuals associated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami, officials said. According to officials, the operation is []

SRINAGAR: Police in north Kashmirs Baramulla district have attached property valued at over Rs 69 lakh and secured an arrest warrant against another accused in connection with a 2008 militancy-related case, police said on Sunday. The action was taken following an order of the Special NIA Court in Sopore in a case registered at Chandoosa []

SRINAGAR: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Saturday detained a man from central Kashmirs Budgam district for allegedly sharing radical content on social media, officials said. The suspect was identified as Siraj Nabi Parray, a resident of Archanderhama, Magam, in central Kashmirs Budgam district. Officials said scrutiny of his social media account revealed posts, images []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has tightened attendance monitoring in government schools, making physical verification of students mandatory before attendance is entered digitally and ordering surprise inspections and regular reconciliation of attendance records. The directions were issued through Circular No. 09-JK(Edu) of 2026 by Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, School Education Department, Ram []

SRINAGAR: Two people were critically injured after a Santro car collided with a tractor in the Choora Pattan area of north Kashmir on Saturday evening, reports said. The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their identities were not immediately available. The circumstances leading to the collision were not known immediately. Further details, []

SRINAGAR: The Bandipora district administration has made it mandatory for households with adequate space to process their biodegradable wet waste through home composting, in a move aimed at reducing the burden on municipal waste collection and promoting decentralised solid waste management. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora Indu Kanwal Chib issued a notification under the Solid Waste []

SRINAGAR: The increase in sanitation-related charges by the Pulwama Municipal Council has triggered concern among traders and shopkeepers in the town, with members of the business community questioning the additional financial burden and seeking greater accountability in the utilisation of civic funds. Traders argue that they are already required to meet several regulatory and licensing []

SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has launched a national-level Artificial Intelligence challenge aimed at developing machine translation technology for Kashmiri, seeking to bring the language into Indias rapidly expanding AI and Natural Language Processing ecosystem. Named KATHE 2026: AI Challenge for Kashmiri Language Translation, the competition is being organised by Gaash Lab []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday described the events of August 9, 1953, including the arrest and ouster of then Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, as a black day in the history of Jammu and Kashmir, and called upon the Union Government to open a new chapter in its []

SRINAGAR: Six students of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir (SKUAST-K) have secured prestigious fully funded research internships in Taiwan under the Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP), marking another significant step in the universitys expanding international academic footprint. The students, four undergraduates and two postgraduates, were selected after multiple rounds of rigorous screening and []

SRINAGAR: Senior political leader Syed Mohammad Akhoon on Saturday led a group of social and political activists and workers, including an NC block president, into the Apni Party, in a fresh expansion of the partys presence in Srinagar. The new entrants, mainly from the Hazratbal and Zadibal constituencies, joined the Apni Party along with their []

SRINAGAR: Tourist arrivals in Ladakh reached 3,30,332 between January and July this year, nearly matching the total footfall recorded by the Union Territory during the whole of 2025, officials said on Saturday. According to a Lok Bhavan spokesperson, the figure for the first seven months of 2026 is 98.35 per cent of the 3,35,872 tourists []

SRINAGAR: Two master weavers from Kanihama in Budgam district, Manzoor Ahmad Hajam and Fayaz Ahmad Wani, have been conferred the prestigious National Handloom Award for their contribution to Kani weaving. The duo received the award for their joint entry, Chand-Daar Kani Shawl, from President Droupadi Murmu at a function held in New Delhi to mark []

SRINAGAR: The Baramulla-Uri National Highway will remain temporarily closed at Danakha Morh on Sunday for hill cutting and safety works. According to an order issued by the District Magistrate Baramulla, the road stretch at Design Chainage 65+600 will be closed on August 9, 2026_ from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Officials said that the closure []