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Victims, children of migrant brick kiln workers, slipped into deep water in Jourian area; police begin investigation

SRINAGAR: The United States launched a fresh round of retaliatory strikes against Iran early on Sunday after Tehran signalled it could reimpose the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and raising fresh concerns over the fragile ceasefire between the two countries. According to a statement posted on X by the US Central Command []

SRINAGAR: A pony porter was killed after a falling boulder struck his tent near the Eidgah area of Chandanwari along the Shri Amarnath Yatra route late on Saturday evening, officials said. An official said the deceased has been identified as Shabir Ahmad Shah (27), son of Mohammad Yaseen Shah, a resident of Brad Chairwan, Aishmuqam, []

SRINAGAR: High-altitude regions of Jammu and Kashmir, including the tourist destinations of Pahalgam and Gulmarg, have witnessed a temperature rise of nearly 1C over the last two decades, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on the fragile Himalayan ecosystem, according to a new scientific study. The study, titled Warming of the High-Mountainous Climate Sensitive []

SRINAGAR: Sonamarg, one of Jammu and Kashmirs most scenic hill stations, has recorded nearly 3.92 lakh tourist arrivals, including around 8,000 foreign tourists, since January this year, emerging as a year-round destination following the operationalisation of the Z-Morh tunnel, officials said. Bilal Mukhtar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sonamarg Development Authority (SDA) said the destination has []

SRINAGAR: A cloudburst struck Nala Overa in the Pahalgam area of south Kashmir on Saturday, triggering a flash flood and prompting an immediate response from the district administration, with emergency teams rushed to the affected area to assess the situation and prevent any untoward incident. Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Pahalgam said that the administration acted swiftly []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns in several areas of Jammu and Kishtwar districts from July 12 to July 14 to facilitate maintenance and other works. According to the Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL Jammu, power supply to EPIP Kartholi and Industrial Area Bari Brahmana will remain affected on []

SRINAGAR: A container vehicle plunged into a deep gorge near the Sangaldan area of Ramban district on Saturday, leaving the driver and his helper with minor injuries, officials said. According to officials, the container vehicle bearing registration number JK19A-5867 skidded off the road before falling into the gorge. Soon after the incident, teams of the []

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Srinagar district on Saturday attached a double-storey residential house worth more than Rs 1.20 crore under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, as part of the ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking. According to a police statement, the property, constructed on eight marlas of land, was attached by Police []

SRINAGAR: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday asked Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to either produce evidence of BJP offering cash to MLAs for defections or tender an unconditional public apology for what it termed a baseless and irresponsible statement. Addressing a press conference in Jammu, BJP MLA R.S. Pathania described the Chief Ministers allegation []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned the additional charge of the post of Chief Engineer, Jammu and Kashmir Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED), to Er Samiullah Beigh with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 144-JK(HUD) of 2026, dated July 11, 2026, issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department, Er Samiullah Beigh, []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued fresh directions to all State Governments, Union Territory Administrations and Central Ministries, directing them to ensure strict compliance with the prescribed protocol governing the singing and playing of the National Song and the National Anthem across the country. In an official communication, the Ministry instructed all []

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against eight accused, including Pakistani gangster-turned-terrorist Shehzad Bhatti, in connection with the improvised explosive device (IED) car bomb blast at the parking area of Baldev Nagar Police Station in Ambala, Haryana, in January this year. According to the NIA, Bhatti, who is wanted in several []

Five-member expedition retraces the 1945 climbing route to the 15,404-ft Himalayan peak after months of research and planning

SRINAGAR: National Conference Member of Parliament Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday publicly distanced himself from his partys proposed campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs statehood, stating that he was neither invited to nor part of the recent National Conference meeting. He also made it clear that he would not participate in the []

SRINAGAR: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir has secured an Interpol Red Corner Notice (RCN) against designated Hizbul Mujahideen militant Imtiyaz Ahmad Kandoo, also known by the aliases Fayaz and Sajad, marking a significant breakthrough in its investigation into the 2013 Tarzoo terror attack. According to an official statement, the international notice is expected to []

SRINAGAR: The District Administration Kishtwar has issued a weather advisory warning of light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across the district till July 14, following the latest forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and avoid vulnerable areas. According to the advisory, light to []

SRINAGAR: A suspected Over Ground Worker (OGW) was detained at the Nunwan Base Camp of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra after the Facial Recognition System (FRS) deployed by Anantnag Police generated an alert during security screening, police said on Saturday. According to police, the alert was triggered at the X-ray screening point at the []

SRINAGAR: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced that admissions for the July 2026 academic cycle under its Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online programmes will close on July 15, urging prospective learners and existing students seeking re-registration to complete the process before the deadline. According to the university, admissions are open []

SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday accused successive Central governments of repeatedly failing to honour their commitments to Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the people were seeking the restoration of their rights and dignity rather than any favour. Addressing a gathering in Srinagar, Abdullah recalled what he described as decades of unfulfilled []

SRINAGAR: Continuing its intensified crackdown on narcotics under the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, police in south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Saturday arrested two alleged drug peddlers and recovered 13.8 grams of a heroin-like contraband substance during a checkpoint operation in Qazigund. According to police, a naka established by a team from Police Station []

SRINAGAR: Researchers have discovered a new species of parasitic wasp in the Kashmir Himalayas, a finding that not only adds to the regions rich biodiversity but could also contribute to future biological control of destructive forest pests, The Indian Express reported. A new species of Doryctes Haliday (#Hymenoptera: #Braconidae: #Doryctinae) reared from Xylotrechus stebbingi Gahan, []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday alleged that attempts are being made to destabilise the National Conference (NC)-led government by luring its legislators with huge monetary offers, ministerial positions and promises linked to the restoration of statehood. Addressing National Conference workers during the 26th death anniversary of Begum Akbar Jehan Abdullah []

SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had pre-authorised an overwhelming military response against Iran if Tehran attempted to assassinate him, claiming that 1,000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the country. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had already issued orders authorising a US []

SRINAGAR: Two pilots from Chinas Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), including a senior tactical commander, were killed during separate frontline flight training missions on June 10, the South China Morning Post reported. According to the report, both pilots were attached to the PLA Southern Theatre Command and died during separate training exercises on the same day. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday issued a public advisory warning citizens against the growing threat of cyber fraud, particularly mobile network manipulation and SIM replacement scams, and urged people to remain vigilant to safeguard their personal and financial information. In the advisory, police asked mobile users to immediately contact their telecom service []

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level meeting of the Apex Committee in New Delhi on Friday to review the implementation of the Industrial Development Scheme for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, with discussions expected to focus on enhancing industrial incentives, attracting fresh investments and accelerating economic growth. Official sources []

SRINAGAR: A 25-year-old man died after allegedly receiving an electric shock while working at a restaurant in the Shalteng area of Srinagar on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Arbaaz, son of Saleem Ahmad, a resident of Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh, who was presently staying in Shalteng. Quoting officials news agency KNT reported Arbaaz []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Jammu, has ordered the immediate repatriation of nine health department officials working in Block Thathri, Doda district, to their original places of posting in the interest of administration and patient care. According to an order issued by Director Health Services Jammu, Dr Poonam Sethi, the officials have been []

SRINAGAR: In a major boost to medical education in Jammu and Kashmir, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved an increase of 50 MBBS seats at Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, taking the institutions annual intake capacity from 200 to 250 students from the academic session 2026-27. According to the Health and Medical Education Department, []

J&K Police chief calls for enhanced surveillance, night domination, and tighter security along Yatra routes, highways and railway infrastructure

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has appointed two Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs) in the Public Works (R and B) Department under the provisions of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. The appointments were notified through Government Order No. 243-PW(R and B) of 2026, issued by the Public Works (R and B) Department. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the continuation and repurposing of Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) and Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) as permanent government mechanisms for urban project implementation, asset management and operation of Smart City infrastructure following the closure of the Centres Smart Cities Mission in March 2025. The decision was []

Govt says material promoting terrorism, extremism, secessionism or threatening national integrity will not be allowed in educational institutions

Omar says party waiting for Jantar Mantar approval; hopes closed tourist destinations reopen after Amarnath Yatra

by Asad Mirza Trump dominated NATOs Ankara summit with threats, grievances and demands, while allies preserved unity through accommodation, exposing an alliance increasingly reliant on managing Washingtons unpredictability When Donald Trump landed in Ankara this week for NATOs annual summit, the alliances carefully choreographed script survived roughly as long as his motorcade took to reach []

SRINAGAR: The Office of the Tourist Officer, Zanskar, under the Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh, has announced the launch of an online registration facility for all tourist units through the official Ladakh Tourism portal. According to a public notice issued by Tourist Officer Zanskar Ghulam Rasool Lal, the Online Tourism Registration Portal of the []

SRINAGAR: Four persons were injured after a vehicle skidded off the road and overturned near Thard on the JammuSrinagar National Highway in Udhampur district on Friday. According to reports, the accident occurred when the vehicle was travelling from Bhaderwah towards Jammu. The driver reportedly lost control, causing the vehicle to overturn on the highway. A []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday inaugurated the Union Territorys first electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, describing the initiative as a significant step towards achieving Ladakhs goal of becoming carbon neutral and urging people to adopt electric mobility. Five EV charging stations have been established at the main bus stand in []

SRINAGAR: A boy drowned in the Vishow River in the Hassanpora Bagh area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday. According to reports, the boy accidentally slipped into the river and drowned. Locals retrieved him from the water and rushed him to Sub-District Hospital (SDH), Bijbehara. Doctors at the hospital declared him brought dead. The []

SRINAGAR: A girl died after being hit by an unidentified vehicle on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway at Vessu near KP Colony in the Qazigund area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday, officials said. An official said that the girl was hit by an unidentified vehicle on the highway at Vessu near KP Colony, Qazigund. []

SRINAGAR: Residents of Panthachowk in Srinagar on Friday staged a peaceful protest against the proposed opening of a new wine shop in the area, urging the administration to reconsider the decision. The residents said the proposed wine shop was being set up in a predominantly residential locality and expressed concern over its potential social impact []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid a surprise visit to the Baltal Base Camp to review security, accommodation, healthcare and other arrangements for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, directing all departments to accord the highest priority to the safety, comfort and convenience of pilgrims. Sinha, who is also Chairman of the Shri []

SRINAGAR: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said she plans to return to Bangladesh around December despite the risk of arrest or death, telling Reuters that she and other exiled leaders of the Awami League intend to return voluntarily and surrender before the courts. In an interview with Reuters, the 78-year-old leader, who has []

SRINAGAR: A fresh Western Disturbance is expected to influence weather conditions across most parts of Jammu and Kashmir from July 11 to 12, with rainfall activity likely over several areas, according to weather forecasters. The forecast indicates that although the moisture-laden winds from the southeast, which contributed to the recent heavy rainfall episodes, are expected []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accepted the resignation of Junior Engineer (Civil) Mohammad Asif Naikoo, who was appointed through the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), following his selection as Lecturer-I in the Department of Skill Development. According to Government Order No. 244-PW(R and B) of 2026, dated July 8, 2026, issued []

SRINAGAR: Five pilgrims undertaking the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra were injured, one of them critically, after the vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident on the Udhampur-Chenani stretch of National Highway-44 near Toldi Nallah early on Friday. Officials said the accident occurred at around 6:10 am and involved an Ertiga bearing registration []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Shopian district on Friday termed as false and misleading information being circulated on social media regarding two individuals. In a post on X, police said both individuals, along with their associate, have been arrested in connection with FIR No. 55/2026 registered at Police Station Heerpora and are in lawful custody. []

SRINAGAR: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai, have busted an interstate wildlife trafficking racket during a joint operation conducted across Maharashtra and West Bengal, resulting in the arrest of six accused and the rescue of 53 protected animals and birds. According to officials, the operation was launched []

SRINAGAR: The Union Territory of Ladakh is set to mark a significant milestone in its horticulture sector with the launch of its first fresh apricot export consignment to the United Arab Emirates on July 14 under the ambitious 1,000 metric tonne export initiative being implemented in partnership with Lulu Group. The development was reviewed on []