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SRINAGAR: Chief Ministers Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani on Saturday called for the revival of the Apex Committee on the return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits, saying a structured dialogue mechanism was needed to find a lasting solution to the communitys return lto the Valley. Addressing the Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave at SKICC here, Wani said []

SRINAGAR: Advisor to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Nasir Aslam Wani, on Saturday said that if the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) is withdrawn from any part of the country, Jammu and Kashmir should be the first place where the law is lifted. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event in Srinagar, Wani []

SRINAGAR: Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed and one officer survived after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while landing at the Indian Air Forces Roureah Air Force Station in Assams Jorhat district on Saturday, according to IAF officials. The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at []

SRINAGAR: Asserting that the time has come for Kashmiri Pandits to reconnect with their roots and contribute to the future of a transformed Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the communitys journey from displacement to global success stands as a remarkable example of courage, resilience and determination. Addressing the Global Kashmiri []

SRINAGAR: An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while landing at an airbase in Assams Jorhat district on Saturday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. NEW: Indian Air Force An-32 military transport aircraft crashed on Saturday while attempting to land at an air force base in the northeastern city of Jorhat. We []

SRINAGAR: Three minor girls who had gone missing from the Nunwani area of Brakpora in south Kashmirs Anantnag district were traced within hours and found safe on Saturday, police said. According to Anantnag Police, the girls, all residents of Nunwani, Brakpora in the Achabal area, had gone missing on Friday evening between 5.30 pm and []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has directed all government and private recognised schools across Kashmir not to conduct any in-house examinations, internal assessments or term examinations during the observance of Muharram-ul-Haram. I sincerely thank Honble Education Minister Ms. @sakinaitoo Sahiba for positively considering my request to reschedule important examinations falling between 24th []

SRINAGAR: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday directed the establishment of a multi-layered security grid along the Amarnath Yatra routes, extensive deployment of drones and CCTV surveillance, QR code-based identification for all local service providers and animals associated with the pilgrimage, and strict regulation of pilgrim movement based on weather conditions. The measures were announced []

SRINAGAR: The Congress high command has ordered an inquiry into growing factionalism within its Jammu and Kashmir unit and constituted a three-member committee to investigate reports of indiscipline and alleged anti-party activities. The move comes amid an escalating confrontation between Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Tariq Hamid Karra and a rival group led by senior []

SRINAGAR:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has empanelled six senior IPS officers of the AGMUT cadre for appointment to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP), including three officers from the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir segment. The officers cleared for empanelment to the coveted DGP rank are Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal, Rajesh Kumar, Satish []

SRINAGAR: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ordered the winding up of the Siraj-ul-Uloom Welfare Foundation, Shopian, a non-profit entity registered as a company, and directed that its assets be taken over by an Official Liquidator amid allegations that its activities were detrimental to Indias sovereignty and national security. In an ex parte order, []

SRINAGAR: The Department of Community Medicine at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has issued a public awareness advisory cautioning people about the harmful effects of prolonged screen time on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It warned that excessive use of smartphones, tablets, computers, and other digital devices is increasingly contributing to a range of health []

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting in the national capital to review security preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, with a strong focus on ensuring a safe and smooth pilgrimage for devotees. An official said that during the meeting Shah stressed that the safety of pilgrims remains the top []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmirs School Education Department on Friday revoked the suspension of In-charge Chief Education Officer Balbir Kumar and ordered his immediate posting to the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Jammu. According to Government Order No. 226-JK (Edu) 2026 issued on June 12, the Competent Authority withdrew Kumars []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has separately met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu in New Delhi and raised concerns over the proposed closure of Srinagar International Airport from October 1 to 16, 2026, scheduled under Phase III of the runway resurfacing project. During the meetings, the []

SRINAGAR: Authorities have stepped up Amarnath Yatra preparations in south Kashmirs Anantnag district with advanced surveillance systems, mock drills, and a strengthened security grid ahead of the pilgrimage beginning July 3. With over 400 CCTV cameras, facial recognition technology, elevated bunkers and specialised security units deployed along the route, officials say extensive measures are in []

SRINAGAR: The number of inoperative bank accounts in Jammu and Kashmir has crossed the 42 lakh mark, official data has revealed. According to the figures, the total number of inoperative accounts in the Union Territory surged to 4212670 as on December 31, 2025, marking an increase of 618596 compared to 3594074 accounts as on December []

SRINAGAR: The Committee on Petitions of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly held a high-level interaction with the Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, and members of the JK Assemblys Petitions Committee to enhance inter-legislative cooperation and exchange governance practices. The meeting focused on institutional collaboration, with both sides reviewing the functioning []

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Friday detained a suspected drug peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, following orders issued by the competent authority. The accused has been identified as Fayaz Ahmad Khanday, son of Abdul Khaliq Khanday, a resident of Pati Shalbugh, []

SRINAGAR: Two seven-year-old girls sustained injuries in a hit-and-run incident after an unidentified motorcycle struck them and fled the scene in the Yaroo area of Langate in north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Friday. The injured have been identified as Ulfat Jaan, daughter of Mohammad Shafi Ganie, and Zahira Jaan, daughter of Shamisdin Ganie, both residents []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has informed that scheduled shutdowns will be carried out on several transmission lines and grid stations across Kashmir for maintenance works, resulting in power disruptions in multiple areas on different dates in June 2026. As per the schedule, shutdown of the 33 kV KulgamDevsar []

SRINAGAR: The School Education Department of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has announced a significant administrative reshuffle, formalised in Government Order No: 227-JK (Edu) of 2026, dated June 12, 2026. Under the authority of the Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Ram Niwas Sharma, the order mandates the immediate placement of 22 Principals and officers of []

SRINAGAR: New Zealand batting great Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a distinguished 16-year career during which he became the countrys leading international run-scorer and one of the most respected figures in world cricket. Its a team I love and its so dear to my heart Thank []

SRINAGAR: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice to Nestl India over allegations that insects or larvae were found in a packet of Maggi noodles, while also seeking explanations from KFC and Flipkart in separate food safety complaints, according to an NDTV Profit report. FSSAI issues notice to Nestle []

SRINAGAR: MooL Sustainability Research and Training Center, Ganderbal, has invited applications for the RISE UP: The Sustainable Kashmir Fellowships 20262027, a seven-month programme aimed at nurturing personal leadership, ecological entrepreneurship and purpose-driven careers among youth across Kashmir. Supported by Royal Enfield Social Mission, the fellowship is designed for young people seeking to build meaningful careers []

SRINAGAR: A driver was killed while two onboard students were injured after a school bus met with an accident in the Chadoora area of central Kashmirs Budgam district on Friday, officials said. An official said that a school bus belonging to IPTS School Khansahib lost control and plunged into a deep gorge in the Neegu []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered the transfer and posting of six Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers with immediate effect as part of an ongoing administrative reorganisation. According to Government Order No. 1078-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated June 12, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) under the directions of the []

SRINAGAR: The Office of the Assistant Collector (Tehsildar) in Ganderbal has issued a formal public notice mandating the immediate clearance of land and structures located within the alignment of the Ring Road Phase-IIA project. The directive specifically targets land owners, structure owners, and beneficiaries who have already received compensation for their properties or belongings falling []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has transferred 2020-batch AGMUT cadre Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Satyendra Maurya from Jammu and Kashmir to Chandigarh with immediate effect. According to an official order, Maurya, who was serving as Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), has been directed to report to his new place of []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir education and health minister Sakina Itoo on Friday called for the removal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from the Union Territory, asserting that the improved security situation and absence of stone-pelting warranted the repeal at par with the Northeast. If it is better, then it should be removed []

SRINAGAR: Twenty sheep belonging to a shepherd from south Kashmirs Tral area died under suspected toxic conditions late on Thursday night, dealing a major financial blow to the livestock owner and raising fresh concerns about the safety of grazing areas. The sheep belonged to Bilal Ahmad, a resident of Seer Tral, and were reportedly being []

SRINAGAR: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and credit-awarding institutions across the country to upload students academic records for the examination year 2025 on the National Academic Depository (NAD) and Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) platform by June 30, 2026. In a notice issued to universities and colleges, the []

SRINAGAR: The Centre has issued a fresh advisory warning of an emerging wave of cybercrime in which artificial intelligence is being used to bypass security systems and infiltrate financial infrastructure across digital platforms. The advisory, released by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, cautions that cybercriminals are increasingly []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer Mohammad Younis Mir, a 2019 batch Junior Scale officer, passed away on Friday following a brief illness, local sources said. Mir was serving as Assistant Director, Handicrafts and Handloom in the Industries and Commerce Department at the time of his demise. He was earlier posted as State []

SRINAGAR: A rare instance of cross-party appreciation has drawn attention after Union Minister Kiren Rijiju publicly praised Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, describing him as a sensible leader and urging others to adopt a similar tone in public discourse. Some people need to learn lessons from Omar Abdullah sahab. He is a sensible []

SRINAGAR: United States President Donald Trump has claimed that planned military strikes and bombings against Iran have been cancelled following what he described as high-level, approved negotiations involving the Iranian leadership. In a statement posted on social media, Trump said discussions with Iran had been brought to the highest level and allegedly endorsed by multiple []

SRINAGAR: A 25-year-old man from Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir is under investigation after he was allegedly found portraying himself as an employee of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and carrying a purported identity card of doubtful authenticity. An official said that during the course of information collection, it came to the notice of the []

SRINAGAR: Several parts of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms on Thursday following a spell of above-normal temperatures across the Union Territory. Fresh snowfall was also recorded in the Apharwat hills of Gulmarg and several other higher reaches of north Kashmir. Weather officials said that a fresh western disturbance influenced weather []

SRINAGAR: In the run-up to the annual Amarnath Yatra Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi on Friday. Sources said that JK Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will attend the meeting along with top officials, including the Director General of Police, the Chief Secretary, []

SRINAGAR: A 25-year struggle by a Haryana family for compensation following the death of a homemaker in a road accident has prompted the Supreme Court to issue nationwide directions aimed at reducing delays in motor accident compensation cases and ensuring faster justice for victims families. The case arose from the death of a 35-year-old woman []

SRINAGAR: Folk theatre artist Ravice Rashid, known by his stage name Rayees Wathori, has been chosen for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2025, a leading national award for young performing artists in India. Instituted by the Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Ministry of Culture, the award recognises outstanding contributions by artists below the age []

SRINAGAR: Gold prices declined for the fifth consecutive session on Thursday, falling by Rs 277 to Rs 1,47,740 per 10 grams in futures trade, tracking a weak trend in global markets amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and shifting expectations on interest rates. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for August delivery []

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) will be withdrawn from almost the entire Northeast by next year, except for one or two states, asserting that the shrinking coverage of the law reflects a marked improvement in the regions security situation and the return of peace. []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday attended the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, where he outlined the Union Territorys development priorities and sought greater central support for infrastructure, tourism, health and energy projects. The meeting, held on the theme Inclusive []

SRINAGAR: An eight-year-old boy was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a road at Lethipora in the Awantipora area of south Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. The injured child has been identified as Alim Farooq, son of Farooq Ahmad Dar, a resident of Hajibal, Kakapora. He was initially taken to Sub-District []

SRINAGAR: All three Indian seafarers who were previously reported missing following a US military strike on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz have been confirmed dead, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday. It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Sadly, three Indian seafarers []

SRINAGAR: A 25-year-old man from Budgam district was admitted to the Bone and Joint Hospital, Barzulla, on Thursday after sustaining critical injuries in a road accident. The injured has been identified as Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, son of Ali Mohammad Bhat and a resident of the Kichwari area of Budgam district. Hospital sources said he was []

SRINAGAR: A search and rescue operation was launched on Thursday after an individual reportedly drowned in a nallah in the Reshnagri area of south Kashmirs Shopian district. Officials said the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) component Shopian initiated the operation soon after reports emerged that a local resident had drowned. The missing person has been []

SRINAGAR: A fire incident has been reported aboard MT Jalveer, a vessel carrying 20 crew members, near Shinas Port off the coast of Oman, marking the third maritime emergency this week involving ships with Indian seafarers on board. We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off Shinas port of Oman, earlier today . []

SRINAGAR: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a corruption and fraud case against several private individuals, unknown bank officials and public servants in connection with the alleged misappropriation of funds under the Prime Ministers Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) at JK Banks Sumbal branch in north Kashmirs Bandipora district. According to an FIR registered []