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SRINAGAR: The Panzath Spring in the Qazigund area of south Kashmirs Anantnag districtonce known for its crystal-clear watershas fallen victim to severe pollution, with the death of a large number of fish triggering concern among locals. Residents said that scores of fish were found dead in the spring on Saturday morning, leading the Fisheries Department []

SRINAGAR: With pesticide use remaining a routine practice in Kashmirs orchards during the growing season, the Department of Community Medicine at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has issued a comprehensive public health advisory, urging orchardists and their families to take precautions against pesticide poisoning and protect both human health and the environment. The awareness message, []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir administration has appointed nodal officers across all districts and key government departments to oversee arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 Hijri/2026 and ensure the smooth conduct of religious processions and gatherings across the Valley. An order issued by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, designated senior officers for Srinagar, Budgam, Baramulla, Bandipora, Kupwara, Ganderbal, Pulwama, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has attached the Principal of Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Manjakote in Rajouri district to the office of the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Rajouri, with immediate effect in an administrative reshuffle within the School Education Department. According to Government Order No. 213-JK (Edu) of 2026 dated June 5, Mohd []

SRINAGAR: A gathering of some of Indias leading veterinary scientists and academic policymakers at the Shalimar campus of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir on Friday turned into a wider debate on whether the countrys veterinary education system is equipped for the economic and public health challenges India expects to face by []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department on Saturday extended the deadline for online fee submission against the Round-1 College/Major allotment list for undergraduate and integrated postgraduate programmes till June 8, 2026. According to an official notice issued by the Directorate of Colleges (No: DC-HE/2026/1720), the decision was taken after multiple representations from candidates []

SRINAGAR: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday dismissed allegations circulating on social media and messaging platforms claiming a leak, advance access, or sale of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination question paper, describing them as false and misleading. In a statement shared on X, the agency said it had observed messages making such claims and []

SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Muftis visit to the under-construction AIIMS at Awantipora has triggered a major political controversy in Jammu and Kashmir, with the ruling National Conference (NC), senior ministers and opposition leaders accusing her of constitutional overreach and undermining the authority of the elected []

SRINAGAR: The ancient petroglyphs and archaeological heritage of Chilling village came into focus on Saturday as Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, visited the historic settlement in Leh district to review its cultural legacy, traditional craftsmanship and developmental concerns. Located along the banks of the Zanskar River, around 60 kilometres from []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that security agencies are intensifying operations against drug trafficking and narco-terror networks in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that there will be no safe haven for smugglers, peddlers, or terror financiers. Addressing a public rally in Kishtwar, Sinha said the ongoing anti-drug campaign has covered 19 districts over []

SRINAGAR: The Budgam MLA, representing the socio-religious organisation Anjuman Sharie Shian, raised a set of key demands during a high-level review meeting chaired by the Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir to finalise arrangements for the upcoming month of Muharram. Officials said the meeting was convened to assess preparedness for religious observances across the Valley. The legislator []

SRINAGAR: A 60-year-old tourist from Hyderabad was declared brought dead after being shifted to SMHS Hospital in Srinagar on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Mir Sajid Ali, son of Mir Mehmood, a resident of Hyderabad, who was staying at a hotel in the Rajbagh area of Srinagar. Officials said the tourist was brought []

SRINAGAR: Prominent Ladakh-based environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday joined a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), expressing solidarity with demonstrators demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination process and seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Wangchuks participation drew additional attention to []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference President and Handwara MLA Sajad Gani Lone on Saturday launched a sharp attack on former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti over her chairing of a review meeting at AIIMS, describing the move as an unconstitutional trespass and urging her to publicly acknowledge it as an error of judgement. Lone said []

SRINAGAR: Ladakh registered 72,834 tourist arrivals in May 2026, marking a 121.20 per cent increase from the 32,927 visitors recorded during the same month last year, Lieutenant Governor Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra said. Delighted to share that Ladakh has witnessed a historic surge in tourist arrivals this year, reflecting the success of our sustained efforts []

SRINAGAR: A joint counter-terrorism operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF has entered its 14th day in the dense forest areas of Gambhir Mughlan and Dorimal in the Manjakote sector of Rajouri district on Saturday, with security forces continuing efforts to trace suspected militants believed to be hiding in the []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has confirmed Shahida Parveen, formerly In-Charge Master at BMS Halwan in Mattan zone of Anantnag district, as Master in Pay Level 6E, with retrospective effect from July 25, 2022. The confirmation was sanctioned through Order No. 213-DSEK of 2026 dated June 2, 2026, following recommendations made by []

SRINAGAR: The Arunachal Pradesh Government has assigned senior IAS officer Saugat Biswas the additional responsibility of Divisional Commissioner (Central) as part of a wider bureaucratic reshuffle undertaken by the state administration. Biswas, a 2006-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre who originally belonged to the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir cadre, is currently serving as Commissioner []

SRINAGAR: A 35-year-old man was critically injured after the tractor he was driving overturned in the Kalaroos area of north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Saturday. The injured has been identified as Javid Ahmad Lone, son of Mohammad Jamal Lone, a resident of Lastiyal, Kalaroos. According to reports, the accident occurred in his native village when []

SRINAGAR: Delhi Police has granted a one-time exemption permitting the Cockroach Janata Party to hold a dharna and demonstration at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, June 6, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, according to an official communication issued by the New Delhi District Police. The permission was conveyed by the Office of the Additional Deputy []

SRINAGAR: The dispute over the omission of a key provision from the draft minutes of the May 22 meeting between the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ladakh stakeholders appears to be moving towards resolution, with the Centre reportedly preparing a detailed governance framework for Ladakh and seeking suggestions from the Leh Apex Body []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday launched a sharp attack on PDP president and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti over her visit to the AIIMS Awantipora project site, alleging that former rulers were behaving as if they were still in power despite being voted out by the people. In a post on []

SRINAGAR: National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Friday confirmed that his party will take part in the INDIA bloc meeting scheduled for June 8. Speaking to reporters at Hazratbal in Srinagar, Abdullah said the National Conference remains a member of the opposition alliance and will be represented at []

SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq on Friday questioned the intent behind Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Muftis recent letter to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, alleging that the move was politically motivated. Speaking with reporters here, Sadiq defended the NCs outreach to New Delhi over restoration of Jammu and []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference president and Handwara MLA Sajad Lone on Friday questioned PDP chief and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti for chairing a review meeting at AIIMS, describing the development as a constitutional concern and seeking clarity on the authority under which the meeting was conducted. In a statement, Lone said the []

by Mir Saifullah Bashir SRINAGAR: Growing concern has emerged among residents over the continued dumping of garbage near a water body and a religious site along the HaiporaChotigam road in south Kashmirs Shopian district, with locals alleging that the waste has remained uncleared for months despite repeated appeals to the authorities. The dumping site, located []

SRINAGAR: To enhance the safety and security of pilgrims and tourists during the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra, Anantnag Police launched the Pahchan App, a QR code-based mobile application aimed at registering and verifying service providers operating along the Yatra route and at major tourist destinations. A police officer explained that the application has been developed to []

SRINAGAR: A strong earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck the Hindu Kush region near the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border on Friday night, sending tremors across large parts of North India and triggering panic among residents in Chandigarh and the tricity region. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at around 9:46 []

SRINAGAR: India on Friday strongly objected to Pakistans decision to hold elections in Gilgit-Baltistan, reiterating that the region is an integral part of the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and remains under Pakistans illegal occupation. Responding to media queries ahead of the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections scheduled for June 7, the Ministry []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and MLA Pulwama Waheed Ur Rehman Para on Friday accused the Jammu and Kashmir government of focusing on political optics rather than addressing delays in the operationalisation of AIIMS Awantipora, alleging that officials were summoned following a recent visit by former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti to the institution. In []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has restored bail to an accused in a narcotics case, ruling that a trial court cannot recall a bail order in the absence of any misuse of liberty or supervening circumstances. Justice Sanjay Parihar passed the order on May 22, 2026, while allowing a petition filed []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday reviewed preparations for the NEET (UG) re-examination scheduled for June 21, and directed authorities to ensure foolproof arrangements for the smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the national-level examination across the Union Territory. Chairing a high-level meeting, the Chief Secretary stressed the need for meticulous []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday issued messages calling for collective action to protect the environment, underscoring the need for sustainable development and preservation of nature for future generations. In his World Environment Day message, LG Sinha urged citizens to rededicate themselves to conserving Mother Earth []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that the campaign against drugs and narco-terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir has transformed into a peoples movement, asserting that the administration will continue its crackdown until drug networks are completely dismantled in the Union Territory. Addressing an anti-drug awareness programme in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district, Sinha said []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated a newly constructed Yatri Bhawan at the Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla, aimed at improving accommodation facilities for pilgrims visiting one of Jammu and Kashmirs most revered shrines. After dedicating the facility to the public, the Lieutenant Governor said the Yatri Bhawan would significantly enhance the []

SRINAGAR: National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Friday said the fate of Article 370 is inextricably linked with the people of Kashmir, vowing to continue his political fight. The day we are buried, Kashmir will be buried. Article 370 will be buried, the NC President said. The veteran []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that Article 370 was never responsible for the lack of development in the erstwhile state, asserting that its abrogation had not led to any extraordinary economic transformation in the region. Speaking at The Hindu Huddle, Omar said that Jammu and Kashmirs developmental and economic []

Inside Kashmirs rehabilitation centres, former patients describe abuse, isolation and humiliation, raising urgent questions about whether these facilities heal addiction or deepen the trauma, reports Afreen Ashraf Rahil woke up staring at an unfamiliar ceiling. For a few moments, nothing felt strange. Then slowly he realised this was not the ceiling he had looked at []

SRINAGAR: The District Administration in Kishtwar has suspended both ongoing yatras for June 5, 2026, in view of worsening weather conditions across the district. In an official public notice issued by the District Administration, Kishtwar, the decision was taken in response to persistent rainfall, slippery road surfaces, and an increased threat of shooting stones along []

SRINAGAR: Police on Friday conducted extensive anti-narcotics raids at several hotels in the Pahalgam sub-division of south Kashmirs Anantnag district as part of efforts to curb drug-related activities and strengthen surveillance against narcotics networks. The operation was carried out by six police teams under the supervision of the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Pahalgam. Hotel premises []

by Sri Varshith Kumar Reddy E A 19-year-old league now generates more per-match broadcast revenue than the English Premier League, employs half a million people, and moves the quarterly earnings of Indias largest listed companies. The question worth asking is whether anyone is governing it as such. On the evening of May 31, 2026, Rasikh []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmirs Finance Department has ordered the assignment of additional charge to several officers across departments with immediate effect, citing administrative requirements. As per Government Order No. 205-F of 2026 issued on June 4, the arrangements will remain in force until further orders or until the return of the incumbent []

SRINAGAR: Police in north kashmirs Baramulla district have prohibited the movement of tourists to the interior areas of Mulbangil and Batoo via the Hajibal-Babareshi route, citing safety concerns and the lack of adequate tourist infrastructure. In an advisory, police said there has been a recent increase in tourist visits to the remote areas, with some []

SRINAGAR: A 36-year-old woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her residence in the Lal Bazar area of Srinagar on Friday, officials said. The woman, a resident of Lal Bazar, was reportedly found hanging inside a room at her house. Family members immediately shifted her to the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) for []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has delegated Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) powers to designated Accounts Officers across both divisions and all 20 districts of the Union Territory for handling funds released under Demand No. 51 (Police) by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India. The delegation was approved by the Home []

SRINAGAR: The State Election Commission (SEC) is set to finalise a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the smooth conduct of forthcoming District Development Council (DDC) and Panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir after concluding a two-day review of poll preparedness. State Election Commissioner Shantmanu held separate meetings with election officials from Jammu and Kashmir divisions []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu district administration on Thursday uncovered alleged violations of firearms regulations during a surprise inspection of Aman Arms Company at Railhead Shopping Complex, officials said. The raid, conducted on the directions of District Magistrate Jammu Rakesh Minhas, was led by Tehsildar Bahu Raju Sambyal and Tehsildar Headquarters Mona Chalotra. Officials said the inspection []

SRINAGAR: Kashmirs cherry season continue to go on a promising note, with newly introduced imported varieties continuing to command premium prices in wholesale and retail markets across the Valley. According to the details, although erratic weather conditions during the flowering stage have reduced overall production this year, growers and traders remain optimistic as strong market []

SRINAGAR: Alleging that the qualifying CSAT paper was out of syllabus and far above the prescribed standard, a section of candidates who appeared in the JKPSC Prosecuting Officer Preliminary Examination has demanded a fresh examination of Paper-II, saying many deserving aspirants may face disqualification despite performing well in the Law paper. In a statement, the []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday stressed the need to connect young people with Jammu and Kashmirs rich cultural heritage, handloom and handicraft traditions while attending the week-long Rang-e-Kashmir Cultural Festival in Srinagar. Addressing the gathering, Sinha described Jammu and Kashmir as a living canvas shaped by centuries of wisdom, innovation, artistry and craftsmanship. []