SRINAGAR: Village Defence Guards (VDGs), mostly armed with .303 rifles and bolt action rifles, are highly determined to safeguard their villages from the threat posed by Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and want the government to equip them with automatic weapons along with enhanced remuneration to take on terrorists effectively. The VDGs, earlier known as Village Defense Committees [] The post VDGs in JK Demand Automatic Weapons appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A natural tragedy has struck Pernote village of Jammu and Kashmirs Ramban district where 74 families were forced to leave their belongings and homes on the mercy of God without knowing what will happen to them in the near future. Their houses have been completely damaged after a six to seven kilometer long portion [] The post Not Just Land, Many Hopes Sink in JKs Ramban appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A commercial building at Dursuma Manigam area of Central Kashmirs Ganderbal district was damaged in a devastating fire incident on Monday evening. Reports said that fire broke out in a commercial complex at Dursuma Manigam, causing massive damage to the building. The fire tenders rushed to the spot and doused the flames. An official [] The post Commercial Building Damaged in Ganderbal Blaze appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Authorities in Srinagar have devised a holistic evacuation plan amid an imminent flood threat posed by the ongoing incessant rains in different localities of the summer capital. In Phase-I, the people of Kursoo Padshahi Bagh, Mehjoor Nagar, Charlipora, Gund Chandal, Naik Pora and Kursoo Ghat are to be evacuated to Sanatnagar Marriage Hall and [] The post Flood Fear May Lead to Evacuations from Vulnerage Srinagar Areas appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The traffic movement from Gangangeer towards Sonamarg will remain suspended for 24 hours due to the inclement weather conditions. In view of persistent inclement weather conditions with looming threat of flash floods and avalanches which are further likely to occur above 2200 meters in Ganderbal General public especially living over hilly areas are advised [] The post JKS Gagangeer-Sonamarg Highway Closed appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: As many as 336 families from the flood-affected areas of Kupwara district were relocated to safer places on Monday by the District Administration Kupwara. Of these, 198 families have been evacuated from Handwara tehsil alone. Also, 51 villages of the district have been partly affected, while 5 villages of Handwara have been fully affected [] The post 336 Families Relocated as Floods Hit North Kashmir Parts appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In a significant move towards fostering entrepreneurship and skill development in Jammu and Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) and Techible, an innovative startup, have joined forces. The collaboration, marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to invigorate the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the Union Territory. The centrepiece [] The post JKEDI and Techible Collaborate to Boost Entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir app

SRINAGAR: A minor boy slipped to death in Kunda Nallah amid flash floods in the Doda district of the Jammu division on Monday. An official said that one boy identified as Firdous Ahmed (12) son of Mohd Qasim Gujjar resident of Kunda, Mallan, student of class 8th has slipped and washed away in the fast [] The post 12-Year-Old Boy Swept Away By Flash Flood in JKs Doda appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The authorities at Kashmir University (KU) have decided to suspend the class work at the main campuses and all satellite campuses on Monday 29 April. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure, said an official. Notably, a heavy spell of incessant rain since Sunday evening created havoc in several parts of the [] The post Class Work To Remain Suspended Tomorrow at KU appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Kashmir Valley remained on the edge on Monday as the water level in the Jhelum kept on rising due to incessant rains. The water level was at touching distance of alarm mark of 18-ft in south Kashmirs Sangam gauge at 8 p.m. The water level recorded was at 16.91ft and as soon it crosses [] The post Jhelum Swells, Sets Alarm Bells Ringing in Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Authorities on Monday successfully rescued ten people who were buried after a house collapsed due to heavy rains in north Kashmirs Boniyar. An official said that the house collapsed due to flash floods caused by heavy rains, and ten people were trapped inside. However, the timely action of the administration led to the successful [] The post 10 Persons Buried After House Collapse Rescued in Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In view of the prevailing weather conditions, Kashmir University on Monday announced postponing of all examinations scheduled tomorrow. It is notified for the information of all concerned candidates that all the examinations of University of Kashmir, which are scheduled to be held on 30 April, 2024 stands postponed, Varsity said in a notification, a [] The post KU Postpones All Examinations Scheduled Tomorrow appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The divisional administration in Kashmir has ordered closure of all schools across the Kashmir division tomorrow on April 30. The Divisional CCommissioner said the decision to close the said educational institutions has been taken as a precautionary measure. Notably, The Kashmir was lashed by heavy rains while upper reaches had fresh snowfall today leading [] The post Schools Across Kashmir To Remain Closed Tomorrow: Admin appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti asked the voters of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday to register their unhappiness over the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution through their votes in the ongoing Lok Sabha election. Addressing a roadside meeting in the Larkipora area of Anantnag district, the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said, [] The post Express Unhappiness Over Abrogation of Article 370 Through Your Votes: Mehbooba Tells Voters appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Javaid Iqbal Recognising the importance of mental health in maternal well-being, integrating mental health services into maternal healthcare programs is essential. Addressing maternal stress, depression, and anxiety can lead to improved pregnancy outcomes and reduce the incidence of high-risk pregnancies. New research, detailed in the Journal of Global Health, highlights the concerning prevalence of [] The post What Does Recent Research Reveal About Kashmirs High-Risk Pregnancies? appeared fi

SRINAGAR: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), headquartered at Dholpur House, New Delhi, has announced the opening of online applications for several government job vacancies. Interested candidates are invited to apply by May 16, 2024, through the prescribed recruitment form available on the UPSC website. The recruitment drive, advertised under UPSC Advt. No. 08/2024, aims [] The post UPSC Announces Job Openings Across India, Details Here appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to consider a request seeking the rescheduling of specific papers for the upcoming Chartered Accountancy (CA) exams given the Lok Sabha polls. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has not [] The post Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Delay CA Exams appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Delhi High Court has granted a man serving a life term for murder two weeks parole to attend his engagement ceremony and wedding. Granting the relief to Rahul Dev, the court noted that he was granted parole earlier as well and he had surrendered on time. In the totality of the facts and [] The post Murderer Gets A Fortnights Parole to Be Groom appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir United Movement (JKUM) led by former legislator Ishfaq Jabbar on Monday extended support to Apni Party candidate Muhammad Ashraf Mir for the Lok Sabha polls in Srinagar constituency, slated to be held on May 13. Addressing a news conference, Apni party vice-president and Ishfaq Jabbar said they will contest the Lok Sabha [] The post Ishfaq Jabbar To support Ashraf Mir in Srinagar LS Seat appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Vetriselvi Baskaran On April 21, Maldives held its 20th Parliamentary elections, with 368 candidates contesting for 93 constituencies. Over 284,600 voters were eligible to vote at 602 polling stations, including three abroad. The Election Commission Chairman Fuwad Thowfeek stated: While the voter turnout in percentage terms reflects a drop in 81per cent from 2019, [] The post Maldives Gives Absolute Majority to President Muizzu appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Forced to leave their homes damaged due to land subsidence, the residents of Pernote village in the hilly district of Ramban are concerned about their future and want adequate compensation to rebuild their lives. Over 60 houses in the village developed cracks since Thursday evening amid land sinking that left behind a trail of [] The post Homes Crumble, Lives Shattered: Ramban Residents Demand Aid to Rebuild Lives Post-Subsidence appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A heavy spell of incessant rain since Sunday evening wreaked havoc across the Kashmir Valley, with moderate to heavy rainfall inundating roads and low-lying areas. Higher reaches experienced fresh snowfall, further disrupting normal life on Monday. The Jammu-Srinagar highway and Mughal Road were closed due to the incessant rains, leading to the suspension of [] The post Heavy Rainfall Hits Kashmir Valley, MeT Says Activity To Continue appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Shaurya Smarak of three fallen officers of the armed forces Major Arvind Bazala, Major Rohit Kumar and Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal were unveiled at the Sainik School Nagrota here, a defence spokesman said on Saturday. Alumni of the Sainik School, the three soldiers laid down their lives in the service of [] The post Sainik School Nagrota Honors Fallen Soldiers with Shaurya Smarak appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: At least five horses were killed after lightning struck in a far off area in Banihal, falling in the jurisdiction of Police Station Ramban in Jammu. Local reports said that the lightning struck in the Kairkoot area of Banihal leading to the death of 5 horses belonging to a nomad Abdul Hamid Kathana, a [] The post Lightning Kills Five Horses in JKs Banihal appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The National Conference (NC) has urged the Centre to send a team of its top experts to assess the recent land sinking in Ramban district and take measures to prevent recurrence of such disasters. It also demanded that the JK administration stepped up its rescue and rehabilitation work for the families affected by the [] The post Centre Must Send Experts to Assess Ramban Disaster: NC appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said talks between India and China are going smoothly and in a good environment, and India will never bow down. Singh, who is in Ahmedabad to campaign for BJP candidates contesting the Lok Sabha elections, said India has become a powerful country from a military standpoint and wants [] The post Talks with China going on smoothly: Defence Minister appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: At least 12 people were injured in a road accident in Darhal area of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. An official stated that a tempo with registration number JK 11 7228 was involved in the accident at Chowkain Darhal area, resulting in injuries to 12 persons. All injured have been shifted [] The post 12 Injured In JKs Rajouri Road Accident appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Separatist-turned-politician Sajad Lone, who heads a faction of Peoples Conference, has accused last governor of erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik of being the first person to start public slandering of Kashmiris and helping in removal of Article 370 in August 2019. Lone, who was a part of separatist conglomerate Hurriyat Conference till [] The post Satya Pal Malik Started Public Slandering Of Kashmiris: Sajad Lone appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR:In view of inclement weather and flood like situation, administration in north Kashmir parts has decided to suspended classwork in many schools on Monday. In view of inclement weather and avalanche warning issued by JKDMA, the class work in all the schools is suspended across the District on 29-4-2024 as a precautionary measure for the [] The post Schools To Remain Closed in North Kashmir Parts Amid inclement weather appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Sunday rescued dozens of passengers whose vehicles got stuck in snowfall on Bandipora-Gurez Road in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here. The BRO personnel swung into action as soon as they got the information about 35 vehicles that had been stuck on storm-hit Razdan Pass, the officials said. They [] The post BRO Rescues People Stuck in J-Ks Razdan Pass After Snowfall appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Sunday criticised PM Modis speech where he equated Muslims as infiltrators and by peddling anti-Muslim narrative in the underway election campaign. Addressing the function, Dr Farooq said, INDIA bloc will win all six Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. BJP [] The post Farooq Abdullah Criticizes PM Modis Anti-Muslim Narrative in Election Speech appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J&K President Ravinder Raina on Sunday said that his party will extend support to like-minded parties in the Kashmir Valley as he cautioned people to stay away from the Congress. Raina claimed that BJP will win big on both Jammu and Udhampur Lok Sabha seats. BJP has a good connection [] The post BJP to Forge Alliances in Kashmir, Says Raina appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Fruit and Vegetable Processing and Integrated Cold Chain Association (JKPICCA) extends appreciation to The Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Cum Dealers Union for highlighting growers concerns. Promptly addressing the situation, JKPICCA convened a meeting to investigate and address issues raised, emphasising collaboration with all stakeholders in the apple-growing community. The recent [] The post JKPICCA Responds to Kashmir Fruit Growers Concerns, Pledges Action for I

SRINAGAR: The district administration Srinagar Sunday issued advisory in wake of the inclement weather conditions, asking the people to refrain from venturing in and around the water bodies. In view of the inclement weather with forecast of rainfall/snow in (higher reaches) at many places with Thunder/Lightening/Hailstorm at isolated places from 26-30 April by the Indian [] The post Srinagar Admin Issues Weather Advisory Amid Inclement Conditions appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A Village Defence Guard (VDG) member was killed in a gunfight with militants in a remote village in Udhampur district early Sunday, officials said. The exchange of fire occurred when a patrolling party of police and VDGs encountered suspected terrorists around 7:45 am. Sadly, VDG member Mohd Sharief, a resident of Khaned, sustained critical [] The post Fresh Infiltrated Militant Groups Behind VDG Killing in Udhampur, Massive CASO On: ADGP appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Police on Sunday said that it have solved the case of Miran Sahib firing incident by arresting three person involved in the incident in Jammu. In a handout, the police said that on 27th April in the evening hours local miscreants (criminals) had fired upon Khajuria food Mall, Miran Sahib and had also asked [] The post Police Solve JKs Miran Sahib Firing Case, Arrest Three Persons appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Anne Irfan Germany resumed funding for UNRWA after an independent review found no evidence of Hamas infiltration. US and UK funding hesitates despite calls for restoration. Germany has become the latest country toresume its funding to Unrwa, the United Nations agency that provides essential relief services to nearly 6 million Palestinian refugees. The decision [] The post Why US, UK Dither on Funding UN for Famine Hit Gaza? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Arsheed Ahmad Lone, National Panthers Party (NPP) candidate from the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat in Jammu and Kashmir, has said he is using money borrowed from his father to fund his election campaign. Lone, the poorest of the 20 candidates in the fray, is taking on political giants like PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and [] The post Panthers Kashmir Candidate Says His Father Funds His Campaign appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Masood Hussain SRINAGAR: The ongoing land subsidence, which has erased the Pernote village of Ramban, has critically hit the power transmission set-up of Kashmir. Of the four lines that wheel energy, one has collapsed and three have been switched off to evade damage to life and property. Four towers of the 400-kV PGCIL transmission [] The post Ramban Disaster Hits Power Transmission Set Up but Kashmir Darkness Is Linked to Purchase appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Boom Namgyal denied the claim, stating that he did not make any such comments on either the BJP or PM Modi A viral quote purporting to show Jamyang Tsering Namgyal asked the people of Ladakh to forgive him for joining the Bharatiya Janata Party and supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is fake and has [] The post Fact Check: Ladakh MP, Tsering Namgyal Did Not Regret Joining BJP appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The grid-connected electricity supply to Gurez has been successfully restored today, with the 33KV line now charged up to Dawar Gurez after disruptions caused by recent heavy snowfall in the Razdan and Zadkhusi areas. The restoration of the 33KV Bandipora-Gurez line, completed up to Dawar, comes after severe weather conditions affected electricity supply through [] The post JKs Gurez Gets Back Grid Electricity After Snow-Induced Outages appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: At least four bodies have been retrieved during a rescue operation at Gagangir Sonamarg area after a vehicle carrying tourists plunged into nallah Sindh along Srinagar-Leh highway this evening. An official said that soon after receiving information about the tragic incident, a widescale rescue operation was jointly launched by Police, Armys 34 Assam Rifles, [] The post Four Dead in Sonamarg Road Accident, Rescue Operation Hampered by Heavy Rains appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: At least six persons have gone missing after a vehicle they were traveling in rolled down in Nallah Sindh at Gagangir Sonamarg area along Srinagar-Leh highway on Sunday. An official said that a Tavera vehicle bearing registration number JK-13B 8950, on reaching Gagangir slipped and plunged into nallah Sindh flowing along the area. It [] The post Passenger Vehicle Plunges into Nallah Sindh, Three Rescued, Six Missing appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A 14-year-old boy died in an accident in Hambal area on Khelani Marmat road in Doda district on Sunday, officials said. An official said that the teenager, identified as Anuj Kumar, was riding a bicycle and lost his control due to which he fell into a deep gorge in a stream near Hambal [] The post Teen Dies in JKs Doda Road Accident appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged people to support Narendra Modi for a third term, citing his tough decisions like scrapping Article 370 and building the Ram temple in Ayodhya. In the last 10 years, PM Modi took several tough decisions without caring for the vote bank, Shah asserted, emphasizing Modis bold actions such [] The post Tough Decisions Offer Path to Kashmirs Peace: Shah appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Village Defense Guard who was injured in intial exchange of fire in Chochru Gala heights with militants succumbed here in a hospital, officials said. Officials said that the VDG who was critically injured after brief gunfight broke out between militants and security this morning succumbed in a hospital. He was been identified as [] The post Injured VDG Member Succumbs appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The government directed the Administrative Secretaries to ensure availability of staff for smooth functioning of Civil Secretariat Srinagar and Jammu with effect from May 1. The Civil Secretariat shall continue to remain functional at both places and the Administrative Secretaries shall ensure arrangements for smooth functioning of offices at both places viz; Srinagar and [] The post Civil Secretariat to Remain Functional in Srinagar, Jammu : Govt appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir police have seized property worth lakhs under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 in south Kashmirs Pulwama district. A spokesperson said that the property is located in Monghama Pulwama which has been used by terrorists for their shelter and stay in addition to all other logistic support provided by the house [] The post Property Worth Lakhs Seized Under UAPA in South Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: An elderly woman was allegedly killed by her brother-in-law in Akhnoor area of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. An official said that the woman identified as Vaishnu Devi (65), wife of the late Sh Shiv Ram Sharma of Bardal Khurd village The accused, Pooran Chand, son of Amar Nath and also a resident of [] The post Brother-in-Law Kills Woman in Jammu and Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Stating that the Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) and its teams have admitted their defeat by seeking the deferment of elections for Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Vikar Rasool Wani on Saturday said that the INDI Alliance will emerge victorious from all the six seats of J&K and [] The post BJP, Allies Admit Defeat by Seeking Election Deferment: Vikar Rasool appeared first on Kashmir Life .