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One Killed, Five Injured In Car Crash On Srinagar-Jammu Highway

by Asrar Syeed Near Dachigam, Harwan Garden blends ancient Buddhist ruins, Mughal-era history, and centuries-old Chinars into a tranquil public park. Harwan Garden is located almost 15 kilometres from the heart of Kashmirs capital, Srinagar city, in the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range, close to Dachigam National Park. Inside the park, the serene mountain []

by Greg Barton Irans leverage over the Strait of Hormuz has exposed the limits of US military power, raising fears of wider escalation, economic disruption and prolonged regional instability. In a moment of brazen hubris in the Oval Office last year, US President Donald Trumprailed at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He accused Zelensky of not []

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Residents of border and hilly areas asked to stay away from landslide- and flash flood-prone zones; tourists advised to verify road conditions before travelling

SRINAGAR: The Kupwara district administration has issued a weather advisory in view of the inclement weather forecast by the Meteorological Centre Srinagar for the period from July 19 to July 23, 2026. According to the advisory, residents of Keran, Karnah, Machil, Budnamal, Jumugund, Nowgam and Kumkadi, as well as those living near nallahs, rivers and []

Chief Minister to fly to Jammu this afternoon to personally monitor situation; Farooq Abdullah to lead statehood protest

Pilgrims advised to defer travel as Shrine Board monitors weather conditions following IMD's heavy rain forecast

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said he has been closely monitoring the situation in Rajouri district following heavy overnight rainfall that triggered flash floods in Rajouri town and adjoining areas, disrupting normal life and forcing evacuations from several low-lying localities. In a post on X the Chief Minister said he had been monitoring []

SRINAGAR: Flash floods triggered by incessant overnight rain wreaked havoc across Rajouri town on Sunday, inundating several low-lying areas, sweeping away vehicles and forcing hundreds of residents to move to safer locations as rivers overflowed following heavy rainfall. Officials said continuous rain since Saturday evening caused the Darhali, Khandli, Suktoh and Jamola rivers to swell []

SRINAGAR: Two United States service members were killed, one remains missing and four others were wounded while defending against an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack in Jordan on Friday, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday. CENTCOM Statement on Recently Fallen, Missing U.S. Service Members TAMPA, Fla. On July 17, two U.S. []

SRINAGAR: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader Sunil Sharma on Saturday said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is demanding restoration of statehood not for JK people but to restore the Abdullah familys royal lifestyle. Speaking to reporters here, Sharma said, The issue of statehood had []

SRINAGAR: In another significant milestone for Jammu Kashmirs horticulture sector, premium Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from the orchards of Shopian and Pulwama have made their debut in Singapore, marking the first-ever commercial shipment of these premium fruits to the Southeast Asian market. The export, facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development []

SRINAGAR: Ahead of its proposed programme in New Delhi over the demand for statehood, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, NC president Farooq Abdullah, and several legislators left for New Delhi on Saturday to participate in the event. Omar Abdullah and his father left Srinagar in the afternoon and reached the national capital to take part in []

SRINAGAR: A woman died after succumbing to injuries sustained in a road accident involving an Eco vehicle and a scooty in the Dobipora area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Saturday, officials said. According to officials, the accident occurred when an Eco vehicle bearing registration number JK16C-2286 collided with a scooty bearing registration number JK01BB-9213, []

SRINAGAR: Three people, including a woman, were injured after a wild bear attacked them in the Reshipora area of Hermain in south Kashmirs Shopian district on Saturday. Officials said one of the injured was shifted to District Hospital Kulgam, while two others were taken to District Hospital Anantnag. The woman, who sustained minor injuries, is []

SRINAGAR: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra has been temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure following an inclement weather advisory issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), authorities said. The suspension has been ordered to ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims in view of the forecast of adverse weather conditions in the region. Authorities []

SRINAGAR: The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the NEET-UG 2026 results on July 16, with Jammu and Kashmir registering one of its strongest performances as students from across the Union Territory secured impressive ranks in one of the countrys most competitive examinations. Among the successful candidates is Gufran, a resident of Illahi Bagh in Srinagar, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has extended the ongoing summer vacation for all government and recognised private schools across the Kashmir Division and the winter zone of the Jammu Division till July 22 in view of the prevailing heatwave and adverse weather forecast. The announcement was made by Education Minister Sakina Itoo in a []

SRINAGAR: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the results of the Class 10 Second Board Examination 2026, enabling students to access their scorecards online through the DigiLocker Results Portal. CBSE announced the declaration of the results on its official X account, directing students to check their results at the DigiLocker Results Portal. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government is preparing to implement an integrated Data Management Strategy and Action Plan to enable secure data sharing across departments, reduce paperwork for citizens and improve the delivery of public services and welfare benefits. The proposed strategy was reviewed by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo during a high-level meeting on Saturday. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accepted the technical resignation of Dr Ifrah Khalil Kangoo, Medical Officer in the JK Health and Family Welfare (Gazetted) Service, with retrospective effect from January 9, 2026, following her appointment as Deputy Medical Superintendent at Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar. The decision was issued by the Health and []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) on Saturday expelled Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon, Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, from the partys primary membership for six years, citing anti-party activities and indiscipline. The decision was announced by the party in a post on its official X handle, []

SRINAGAR: Paras Health Srinagar has launched PARAS RATNA, its flagship employee rewards and recognition programme, aimed at honouring staff members who demonstrate excellence, innovation, teamwork, leadership and commitment to compassionate patient care. According to the hospital, the initiative seeks to recognise employees whose contributions strengthen the organisations culture and support its mission of delivering quality []

SRINAGAR: The body of a 10-year-old boy, who went missing after being swept away by the strong currents of the Kishanganga River in Gurez Valley of north Kashmirs Bandipora district, was recovered on Saturday, ending a 12-day search operation. The deceased has been identified as Babar Bashir, a resident of the Tulail area of Bandipora []

SRINAGAR:The Patiala House Sessions Court in Delhi on Saturday granted bail to Kashmiri human rights activist Khurram Parvez and journalist Irfan Mehraj in a case registered against them under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The order paves the way for Parvezs release in the second UAPA case against him. The Delhi High Court had []

SRINAGAR: Tourist destinations across Jammu and Kashmir witness thousands of visitors every day, particularly during the summer season. Brenwar in Haijin, which has emerged as one of the Valleys popular tourist spots in recent years, is no exception. However, the sharp rise in tourist footfall has also led to increasing environmental degradation at the picturesque []

SRINAGAR: The Union Territory of Ladakh has imposed a complete ban on the procurement, distribution, sale and use of chemical and synthetic fertilisers, setting the stage for its transformation into Indias largest certified organic farming region. The order, issued by the Ladakh Administration on the directions of Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, came into force []

SRINAGAR: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday recovered five packets of suspected narcotics during a search operation in Kosalyain village near the border fence in Haveli tehsil of Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district. Officials said the NCB team intercepted and apprehended a man identified as Maneer Hussain, son of Sain and a resident of []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday said the government will take a decision soon on extending the summer vacation for schools in the valley in view of the ongoing heatwave conditions. The government is monitoring the situation closely. Schools are closed till Sunday, and we will take an appropriate decision regarding []

SRINAGAR: An Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) manager was found dead in the Sempora area of Pantha Chowk, Srinagar, on Saturday morning in an apparent case of suicide, officials said. An official said that Yashpal Singh, Manager of the Indian Oil Corporation at Sempora, was found hanging inside the IOC premises on Saturday morning. On receiving []

Babra Wani spoke with suicide survivors across Kashmir to understand the causes, recovery journeys, and resilience, while examining the critical role of family support and professional mental healthcare Amaira is careful about what she wears. At 29, she appears composed, measured in speech, and quietly self-assured. But she prefers long sleeves, even in warmer weather. []

by Dr Iqra Shafi Bhat Quick commerce promises convenience in Kashmir but challenges traditional retailers, consumer behaviour, labour conditions, and the Valleys evolving retail economy Quick commerce, app-based delivery of groceries and daily essentials at an ultra-fast speed (10 to 30 minutes), has grown at an extraordinary pace. Recent industry estimates place the countrys quick-commerce []

SRINAGAR: A fresh batch of 3,632 pilgrims undertaking the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu in the early hours of Saturday under multi-layer security arrangements, officials said. According to the Joint Police Control Room (JPCR), the pilgrims departed in 148 vehicles, including 82 buses, 17 medium motor vehicles []

SRINAGAR: Kashmir is witnessing one of its most alarming climate shifts in recent history, with this July recording three of the hottest days ever observed in the Valley even as rivers, streams and springs are already showing signs of stress from declining water levels. A new scientific study has now established that Jammu and Kashmir []

SRINAGAR: Army troops opened fire after detecting suspicious movement along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Tarkundi forward area of Rajouri district late on Friday night, triggering an exchange of small arms fire from across the border, officials said. According to officials, the firing began at around 10 pm after troops guarding the LoC []

SRINAGAR: Six people, including five Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and a driver from Ganderbal, were injured in a road accident near Jakhani in Udhampur on Saturday morning, officials said. The injured were shifted to Government Medical College (GMC), Udhampur, where they are undergoing treatment. Following the accident, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant []

SRINAGAR: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to hospital by police personnel on Saturday after his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar entered its 21st day, amid growing concerns over his deteriorating health. Wangchuk has been leading the protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination. []

UN Seeks Probe into PoK Unrest, 31 Killed So Far

SRINAGAR: In a significant step towards strengthening the cyber security architecture and enhancing the capacity to combat cybercrime in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, sanction has been accorded for the establishment of the Jammu & Kashmir Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (JK4C) as an independent organization under the overall superintendence and control of the []

SRINAGAR : The Jammu and Kashmir Department of Youth Services and Sports on Friday defended the disqualification of Wushu player Surya Bhanu Pratap Singh from appointment under the Outstanding Sports Persons quota, saying the decision was taken strictly in accordance with the provisions of S.O.-12 of 2022 after verification of his anti-doping record. The clarification []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Friday announced scheduled power shutdowns in several areas of the Kashmir division over the coming days to facilitate maintenance works on various transmission lines. According to a statement issued by the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, the 33 KV SharifabadNarbal line will remain shut on July 18, []

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo asks departments to fast-track governance reforms, simplify regulations and prepare a time-bound roadmap to attract investment

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered a reshuffle of senior police officers in the Jammu and Kashmir Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (JK4C), transferring and posting five officers with immediate effect in what appears to be an effort to strengthen the Union Territorys cyber crime investigation and enforcement setup. According to Government Order []

SRINAGAR: Mercedes-Benz India on Friday flagged off its global 140 Years of Innovation expedition from Leh, with a specially designated S-Class sedan embarking on a high-altitude journey to Umling La in Ladakh in an attempt to become the first S-Class to reach the worlds highest motorable road. The expedition was flagged off from Shanti Stupa []

GDC Zanskar got its first batch.

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a high-level multi-departmental task force to oversee the utilisation of Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) across the Union Territory in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026. The task force has been constituted through a government order issued on July 16, 2026, under the orders of the Lieutenant []

Mirwaiz Condemns Proposed Liquor Shop Relocation to Residential Areas

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday criticised the Centre over its response to the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar, alleging that its refusal to engage with the protesting youth reflected a colonial mindset. The distressing scenes unfolding at Jantar Mantar, where Sonam Wangchuk is risking his life to safeguard the future []

Three minor girls were traced and rescued from Punjab within three days of their disappearance following an interstate police operation