JAMMU: Two alleged overground workers (OGWs) were arrested for their involvement in a terror attack on an army patrol party in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district, police said. In a significant breakthrough in our ongoing efforts to counter terrorist activities, two OGWs were apprehended for their involvement in supporting terror-related actions, a police spokesperson said. [] The post Kathua Ambush: Two Overground Workers Held appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Administrative Officer of Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag at Main Campus Dialgam has announced the invitation for online applications from eligible candidates of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for various positions listed in Annexure A. These positions are on an academic arrangement basis under S.O.-364 dated 27.11.2020, initially for one year, [] The post GMC Anantnag Invites Applications for Various Academic Positions appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The medical fraternity of Jammu and Kashmir is mourning the loss of one of its stalwarts, Dr Qazi Masood, former Dean and Principal of Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar. Dr Masood passed away on Thursday after a prolonged illness, leaving behind a legacy of unparalleled contributions to the field of dermatology and medical education [] The post Renowned Kashmir Dermatologist Dr Qazi Masood Is No More appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Gold prices dropped by Rs 650 to Rs 71,650 per 10 grams in the local market here on Wednesday, continuing the retreat for the second day in a row due to weak demand from jewellers and import duty cut announced in the budget for 2024-25. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious [] The post Gold Prices Drop by Rs 4,000 in 48 Hours appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Twenty-five casualties have been reported in the ongoing month of July in eight gunfights and five militant attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. Eleven soldiers and a civilian also sustained injuries in militancy-related incidents this month. The data available reveals that this month, 12 militants including 6 infiltrators and 13 soldiers were killed in Jammu [] The post In July Month, Jammu Kashmir Reports 25 Casualties in Militancy-related Incidents appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Jahangir Sofi SRINAGAR: Kashmir is experiencing a prolonged dry spell severely impacting agriculture and water supply. The lack of rainfall has led to significant challenges for farmers and the wider community, raising concerns about crop yields and water availability. The declining water levels in the Jhelum River have notably affected irrigation. The Irrigation and [] The post Video: Prolonged Dry Spell Threatens Kashmirs Agriculture, Water Supply appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Centre on Wednesday said that auction of the lithium block that was found in Reasi district has not been successful so far and that mining and production will be carried out once the block is successfully auctioned. In a written reply to a question, minister of Coal and Mines G K Reddy, said [] The post JK Lithium Project Stalls Over Auction Failure: Centre appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Inspector General Ashok Yadav of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Kashmir conducted a review of operational readiness among units near the Line of Control (LoC) in Bandipora district in north Kashmir. BSF Kashmir praised IG Yadav for commending the troops dedication to effectively overseeing the LoC. He interacted with the troops and praised [] The post IG BSF Visits Forward Areas Along LoC in North Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In preparation for Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024 and the scheduled visit of VVIPs to Drass on July 25 and 26, District Magistrate Shrikant Balasaheb Suse has imposed a ban on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) within the Drass sub-division and Kargil tehsil. As per the officer, this order aims to mitigate any [] The post No Flying Zones Declared For Kargil Ahead of PM Modi Visit appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday paid floral tributes to an Army soldier who lost his life in an encounter with terrorists in the Kupwara district. Sinha laid wreath and paid homage to Naik Dilawar Khan, who laid down his life during an anti-terror operation in Kupwara. I salute the indomitable [] The post LG Sinha Pays Tribute To Soldier Killed in JKs Kupwara Gunfight appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday paid floral tributes to an Army soldier who lost his life in an encounter with terrorists in the Kupwara district. Sinha laid wreath and paid homage to Naik Dilawar Khan, who laid down his life during an anti-terror operation in Kupwara. I salute the indomitable [] The post LG Sinha Pays Tributes To Soldier Killed in JKs Kupwara Gunfight appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday blamed the lieutenant governors administration in Jammu and Kashmir for the deteriorating security situation in Jammu region where terrorists have stepped up attacks on security forces over the last few months. He said the present adminstration has been careless with regards to security grid in Jammu [] The post LG Admn Responsible for Deteriorating Security Situation in Jammu: Omar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A severe heatwave, accompanied by rising temperatures, is threatening the aquatic life in Kashmirs lakes and streams, experts warned on Wednesday. They said the increasing temperatures are disrupting the delicate balance of the regions aquatic ecosystems. Fish are highly sensitive to changes in water temperature; even slight increases can affect their metabolism, growth, and [] The post Heatwave Threatens Kashmirs Aquatic Ecosystem appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: With record-breaking temperatures across various locations in Kashmir, a severe heat wave is forecast for parts of the valley over the next four days, potentially surpassing previous records. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has recorded the second-highest maximum temperature for July in the past decade, as temperatures continue to rise across [] The post Kashmir Braces for Intense Heat Wave, Relief Expected After July 28 appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: National Conference vice president and former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday claimed that there is nothing in the Union Budget for Jammu and Kashmir, terming it as a coalition bachao budget with focus on Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. Abdullah said he thinks this is the first time that coalition compulsions are visible in [] The post Nothing in Budget for Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In the midst of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V Birdi, convened a joint security review meeting at Nunwan Base Camp, Pahalgam. The meeting was attended by a range of stakeholders, including Police officers, Army, CAPF forces, NDRF, SDRF, MRT, Base Camp directors, Security, Traffic, Fire Services, and intelligence [] The post IGP Kashmir Chairs Security Review for Amarnath Yatra appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Pakistan is trying to disturb peace in Jammu to hinder its progress but every drop of peoples blood shed by terrorists will be avenged, Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha said here on Wednesday. The LGs remarks came in the backdrop of a series of terrorist attacks in the Jammu region over the last 45 [] The post LG Sinha Says Every Drop of Blood Shed By Militants Will Be Avenged appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A former police officer and brother of a senior BJP leader on Wednesday joined the National Conference here, a party spokesman said. Jeevan Sharma, who retired as senior superintendent of police, joined the National Conference in the presence of former minister and additional general secretary Ajay Kumar Sadhotra at party headquarters here, the spokesman [] The post Former Police Officer Joins NC in Jammu appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Several opposition parties and organisations will stage a protest here on August 3 to press for restoration of full statehood and rollback of a central government order giving more powers to the lieutenant governor ahead of assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir. The protest will be led by All Party United Front (APUF), a [] The post APUF To Protest For Restoration of Full Statehood in Jammu Next Month appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Wednesday demanded the restoration of the Union Territorys statehood before the assembly elections, saying otherwise, a puppet government would have no powers. Had we come to power at the Centre after the Lok Sabha elections, we would have restored J-Ks statehood in one week. The BJP [] The post JK Congress Demands Restoration Statehood Before Assembly Elections appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Ladakh MP Mohammad Haneefa on Wednesday raised in the Lok Sabha the Union Territorys demands for safeguards under the sixth schedule and statehood. During the Zero Hour, the Ladakh MP highlighted the key demands of the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance the two groups from Buddhist-dominated Leh and Shia Muslim-dominated Kargil [] The post Ladakh MP Raises Safeguards Under Sixth Schedule, Statehood Demands in LS appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced on Wednesday that Kashmir will host a major marathon event this October, where global participants and media will serve as ambassadors for the Valleys beauty and tourism potential. Addressing a function at the International Convention Centre following the inauguration of the marathons logo and website, LG Sinha said that [] The post LG Sinha Announces Major Kashmir Marathon, Unveils Logo appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said that the government is using force, imprisonment, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) to enforce peace in Kashmir. Addressing the youth wing delegates of the PDP at her Srinagar residence, Mufti reaffirmed the partys commitment to peaceful and democratic solutions. She expressed gratitude [] The post Mufti Stresses PDPs Focus on Peaceful, Democratic Solutions for JK appeared first on Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: A boy drowned in the river Jhelum while bathing in North Kashmirs Baramulla district, on Wednesday. Quoting an official, local news agency Kashmir Scroll reported that the boy was bathing in the river Jhelum in old town Baramulla. He has been identified as Hazim Nasir, son of Nisar Ahmad Dar from Jalsheeri. The official [] The post Rescue Efforts Underway After Boy Drowns in River Jhelum appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: Senior Army, civil and police officers on Wednesday joined a wreath-laying ceremony to pay rich tributes to the soldier who lost his life in a gunfight with militants along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district. Lance Naik Subhash Chander sacrificed his life during a gunfight in the Battal area of Krishna Ghati [] The post Tributes Paid to Soldier Killed in JKs Poonch Gunfight appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Health Services in Kashmir has launched an extensive awareness campaign in response to a recent outbreak of gastroenteritis in various areas of the region, reads an order. Chief Medical Officers, Medical Superintendents, and Block Medical Officers have been instructed to conduct comprehensive awareness initiatives in their respective jurisdictions to curb the [] The post Health Department Issues SOPs to Combat Gastroenteritis in Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined substantial progress in womens empowerment and welfare initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir during her budget speech on July 23. The governments focused efforts over the past few years have resulted in significant advancements across various schemes and programs aimed at uplifting women in the Union Territory, she said. [] The post Nirmala Sitharaman on Jammu Kashmir Womens Empowerment and Welfare appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Centre on Wednesday reported that over 1 crore tourists have visited Jammu and Kashmir till June this year. Several measures have been implemented, leading to significant improvements in the tourism sector. Responding to a question from MP Dinesh Sharma, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, said that the tourism sector in [] The post Jammu and Kashmir Welcomes 1 Crore Tourists by Mid-2024: Centre appeared first on Kashmir Life .

NEW DELHI: Gold prices tumbled by Rs 3,350 to Rs 72,300 per 10 grams in the local market here on Tuesday amid subdued demand by jewellers after the government announced the customs duty cut on the yellow metal and silver to 6 per cent. According to the All India Sarafa Association, silver prices also nosedived [] The post Gold Prices Fall by Rs 3,350, First in Many Years appeared first on Kashmir Life .

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SRINAGAR: The 272-kilometre Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project is nearing completion and is expected to be finished by the end of this year, connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Official sources informed that most of the work on the USBRL project has been completed, with the remaining tasks including a 3.2 km tunnel between Katra and Reasi [] The post USBRL Project to Link Kashmir-Kanyakumari by Year-End appeared first on Kashmir Life .

As the Ministry of Home Affairs reiterated the provisions outlined in Jammu and Kashmirs post-2019 reorganisation, the political class expressed their anger and frustration over the state and status of democracy, as well as the extent of power they might wield if assembly elections were to occur, reports Syed Shadab Ali Gillani. Amid a heat [] The post Electing A Rubber Stamp? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: As many as 49 rounds of live ammunition was recovered by locals from a well in Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district on Tuesday evening, officials said. While cleaning a well, locals found 49 rounds in the Bain Galad border village, they said. They informed the police and the BSF, which took custody of the [] The post 49 Rounds of Ammunition Recovered From Well in JKs Samba appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Army on Wednesday said that one unidentified militant was killed and one non-commissioned officer (NCO) was also injured in an overnight gunfight in Trimukha top, Lolab area of North Kashmirs Kupwara district. The Chinar Corps of army wrote on platform X, Based on specific input regarding presence of terrorists in general area Kowut, Kupwara, [] The post Militant Killed, NCO Injured In JKs Kupwara Gunfight appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The power generation in Jammu and Kashmir has reduced by over 15 percent due to depleting reservoirs caused by the heatwave and deficit rainfall. Quoting sources, local news agency KNO reported that the overall power generation in JK, which primarily comes from hydroelectric power projects, is currently less than 1000 megawatts, compared to the [] The post Heatwave, Rain Deficiency Cause 15 Percent Drop in JK Power Generation appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the surge in militant attacks in the Jammu region and said some elements in both India and Pakistan do not desire peace in Jammu and Kashmir. According to a statement issued by the NC, the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister told [] The post Some Elements in India, Pak Dont Want Peace in JK: Farooq Abdullah appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday launched JK SAMADHAN, a grievance redressal and monitoring system for efficient and speedy redressal of grievances of residents across the Union Territory. Dedicating JK SAMADHAN to people, the LG said the initiative underscores the UT administrations commitment to good governance. Every voice matters for the [] The post LG Sinha Launches Grievance Redressal System for JK Residents appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday dismissed from service four employees, including two cops, for their deep involvement in anti-national activities. The activities of these employees had come to the adverse notice of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, as they found them thickly involved in activities prejudicial to the interests of the State [] The post JK Govt Dismisses Four Employees For Deep Involvement in Anti-National Activities appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In a significant move aimed at addressing the unique financial challenges of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Budget for the Union Territory for the financial year 2024-25 in Parliament today. The budget will be considered by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, according to a DIPR statement. [] The post Nirmala Sitharaman Presents Jammu and Kashmir Budget for 2024-25 appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Expressing concern over the increase in terror incidents in the Jammu region, the Congress on Tuesday slammed the BJP-led government at the Centre, alleging this is a result of its failure to strengthen the security network. Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Vikar Rasool Wani during a press conference here also called [] The post Congress Slams BJP Over Jammu Militancy Surge, Pushes for Timely Polls appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Jammu and Kashmir budget in the Lok Sabha on July 23, 2024. It was her sixth consecutive budget estimate that she presented in the parliament after Jammu and Kashmir. Here is the full text of the speech Ms Sitharaman made: Mr Speaker Sir, I am honoured to place [] The post Buget 2024-25 (Regular): The FM Speech appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In a significant move, the Central Government has decided to assume full financial responsibility for the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the second most populous department within the Jammu and Kashmir government. This decision, announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the budget speech today, is set to reshape the fiscal landscape of the Union [] The post Policy Sift: MHA Takes Over Rs 17000 Cr Police Budget in Jammu and Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday welcomed the Union Budget 2024-25, saying its focus on productivity and resilience in agriculture will greatly benefit the Union Territory. Sinha also said the budget seeks to translate the vision of empowering all sections of the population. Focus on productivity and resilience in agriculture and [] The post Budget Focus on Productivity, Resilience in Agriculture To Benefit JK: LG Sinha appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A gunfight has erupted between militants and security forces near Trimulha Top area of Lolab in North Kashmirs Kupwara district on Tuesday. Informing via social media platform X, The Kashmir Police Zone wrote, Security forces have established contact with terrorists near Trimukha Top, Lolab, Kupwara. Operation in progress, reads the post. The post Gunfight Breaks Out in JKs Lolab appeared first on Kashmir Life .

NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday allocated Rs 309.74 crore to the Union Personnel Ministry for the ongoing fiscal for the training of government employees, both in India and abroad. These provisions are under the Rs 2,328.56 crore earmarked for the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions for the current financial year. Of the [] The post Budget 2024-25: Centre Earmarks Rs 309.74 Cr for Training of Govt Employees appeared first on Kashmir Life .

NEW DELHI: The Centre has allocated Rs 5,958 crore for the Union Territory of Ladakh in the Union Budget 2024-25 announced on Tuesday, a massive 32 per cent rise from last years allotment of Rs 4,500 crore. The Ladakh UT, which was carved out of Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 in [] The post Budget Allocation for Ladakh Rises by 32 Percent appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In response to numerous representations from parents and other stakeholders regarding the ongoing heatwave, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has announced a change in school timings for the Kashmir Division. Given the current heatwave conditions and forecasts predicting their continuation, classwork in all Government and Recognized Private Schools up to the Higher Secondary [] The post DSEK Announes Revised School Timings in Kashmir to Combat Heatwave appeared first on Kashmir Life

NEW DELHI: The Centre has allocated Rs 42,277.74 crore to Jammu and Kashmir in the Union Budget for 2024-25, a nominal hike of 1.2 per cent from the Rs 41,751.44 crore given to the Union Territory in the last fiscal. In the budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, [] The post Jammu and Kashmir Receives Rs 42,277.74 Crore in Union Budget appeared first on Kashmir Life .

NEW DELHI: The government will provide financial support for loans up to Rs 10 lakh for higher education in domestic institutions, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Tuesday. Presenting the budget for 2024-25, she said e-vouchers for this purpose will be given directly to one lakh students every year with interest subvention of 3 [] The post Budget 2024-25: Higher Education Loans Up to Rs 10 Lakh Announced appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Dr Suheel Rasool Mir Field observations have raised significant environmental concerns, including increased flash flooding, loss of agricultural land, and various other environmental hazards. Gurez, located in the northern part of Kashmirs Bandipora district, is renowned for its Dard ethnic identity. The Dard people have a deep-rooted connection to their land, water, and forests, [] The post Is Gurezs Tourism Boom Eroding Its Ecological Balance? appeared first on Kashmir Life .