JAMMU: A day after ruling out a rift with the ruling National Conference, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Friday issued a stern warning to the party cadre to respect coalition dharma in the Union Territory. Karra was addressing a party convention in Reasi district as part of the [] The post Jammu Kashmir Congress Chief Cautions Party Cadre to Honour Coalition Dharma appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Kashmir is not only staring at drought-like conditions due to lack of good snowfall this winter, but less precipitation has also become a cause of concern for the tourism sector as about 50 per cent bookings for the current period have been cancelled, sources said. However, with the recent snowfall and the forecast of [] The post Fresh Snowfall Brings Relief to Kashmirs Tourism Sector appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Fresh precipitation has provided some respite as it has led to an increase in the water level of the River Jhelum and its tributaries. Rains and snowfall have also revitalised the Achabal Spring in South Kashmir. According to data, the water level of the Jhelum at Sangam rose from -1.05 ft at 5:00 PM [] The post MeT Issues Yellow Alert for Jammu Kashmir; 4-Day Rain, Snow Predicted appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Mir Tariq Rasool While language is often hailed as the expression of thought and the ambassador of culture, the unchecked rise of one dominant language at the expense of others undermines the very purpose of International Mother Language Day. Language, often regarded as Gods first gift to Adam, serves as the medium through which [] The post Why is Kashur Losing Its Voice in Modern Kashmir? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Ahead of the 30-hour water shutdown, the Jal Shakti Department (JSD) has stocked over 2.61 lakh litres of water for consumers in areas where the water supply will remain affected from tomorrow. A top official in the JSD told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO)that 15 water tankers with a capacity of 9,000 litres [] The post JSD Readies 2.61 Lakh Litres of Water for 30-Hour Shutdown appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: As many as 1,156 aspirants received placement letters at a mega job fair in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district on Friday, an official said. Organised by the local administration with the aim of bridging the gap between job aspirants and industries, the event brought together leading businesses and a diverse pool of talent, an [] The post Over 1,100 Aspirants Get Placement Letters at Mega Job Fair in Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) J&K UT Council organised its Annual Session for 2025-26, themed Aspiring for New Growth Goals, focusing on economic prosperity and sustainable development in the region. Honble Chief Minister of J&K Omar Abdullah graced the event as the Chief Guest, while Shri Satish Sharma, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies [] The post CII Jammu Kashmir Annual Session 2025-26 Charts Roadmap for Economic Growth appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) has announced scheduled power outages across multiple areas in Jammu on February 22, 23, and 24 due to maintenance and upgradation work. According to the Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL, the power supply to Kathua Town, Kalibari, Shaheedi Chowk, Patel Nagar, Shastri Nagar, PHE, and adjoining areas will [] The post Power Shutdown Schedule Announced for Several Areas in Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has instructed officials of the Forest, Ecology & Environment Department to formulate a comprehensive, scientifically backed action plan for the rehabilitation of degraded forests in the Union Territory. The directive was issued during a high-level review meeting held today, where ongoing conservation efforts for lakes and wetlands were also assessed. [] The post CS Directs Officials to Draft Comprehensive Plan for Degraded Forest Rehabilitation appeared fir

JAMMU: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Friday set an 18-month deadline for the Roads and Buildings Department for completion of new legislative assembly in the winter capital Jammu. The work on the prestigious project was started in 2011 and missed a number of deadlines in the past decade. Chairing a meeting of senior officers here [] The post Jammu Kashmir Speaker Sets Deadline for Completion of New Legislative Assembly Complex in Jammu appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that while the first Budget in Jammu and Kashmir cannot address all public issues, it will serve as a foundation for the next five years. Speaking to reporters, Abdullah acknowledged public expectations and assured that the government aims to meet them. He reiterated that resolving all issues [] The post Budget Sets the Stage, Full Resolution Will Take Time: Omar Abdullah appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The central government has assured support for an international exhibition in Srinagar in September-October 2025 to help revive Kashmirs struggling handicraft sector, which has seen a sharp decline in exports. The initiative aims to provide local artisans and exporters with direct access to global markets, potentially reversing the downturn that has impacted thousands of [] The post Centre Backs International Exhibition to Boost Kashmirs Handicraft Sector appeared first on Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: Traders in Srinagars bustling city center, Lal Chowk, have appealed to visiting tourists, welcoming them while urging them to refrain from consuming liquor and drugs. The Traders Association, Central Lal Chowk, has installed signboards and billboards promoting responsible tourism and respect for local culture. The newly installed signboards read: Welcome, Dear Tourists. The Traders [] The post Respect Culture, Avoid Liquor: Srinagar Traders to Tourists appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The body of a man who had been missing for a month was recovered from the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Dam in Uri, Baramulla, on Friday, officials said. The deceased, identified as Bali Kumar (45), son of Bal Ram Kumar, was a resident of Bandi Brahmna, Uri. He had gone missing from his [] The post Police Recover Body of Missing Uri Resident from NHPC Dam appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced a signature campaign advocating for a ban on alcohol in Jammu and Kashmir. The campaign is set to be launched on Saturday at the PDP office in Srinagar between 11 AM and 2 PM, aiming to mobilise public support for the proposed legislation. Taking to social media, Iltija [] The post JK PDP to Launch Signature Campaign for Alcohol Ban in Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Several places in Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Friday while the plains received intermittent rains, officials said here. The famous tourist resorts of Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam received fresh overnight snowfall, the officials said. They said snowfall was also recorded in Anantnag, Zojila Pass, Banihal, Sadhna Pass, and Machil in Kupwara, and Razdan Pass [] The post Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg Receive Fresh Snowfall appeared first on Kashmir Life .

MUMBAI: A sessions court here has ruled that sending messages like you are slim, look very smart and fair, I like you to an unknown woman at night amounts to obscenity. The Additional Sessions Judge (Dindoshi) D G Dhoble made these observations while upholding the conviction of a man booked for sending obscene messages on [] The post I Like You to an Unknown Woman at Midnight? Court Rules It Obscene appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The historic Achabal Garden spring, which had dried up for the first time in history, has rejuvenated and returned to its original state. Eyewitnesses saidthat the water flow has been fully restored. It is heartening to see the spring replenished. I believe it is due to prayers. Even though temperatures were high and no [] The post Achabal Spring Flows Again After Dry Spell appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a petition challenging the arrest of former Bar Association President, Advocate Mian Abdul Qayoom, in connection with the murder of Advocate Babar Qadri. The ruling, issued by Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul on February 19, found no violation of constitutional or procedural safeguards in [] The post Jammu Kashmir High Court Dismisses Mian Qayooms Plea Challenging Arrest in Babar Qadri Murder Case appeared first on Kashmir Life .

DUBAI: India vice-captain Shubman Gill on Wednesday dethroned Babar Azam of Pakistan from the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI Rankings for batters on the back of his strong show against England in the recent home series. The ICC issued the latest rankings just ahead of the start of the eight-team Champions Trophy in [] The post Shubman Gill Becomes Worlds Top-Ranked ODI Batter, Replacing Babar Azam appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A disabled man died of suffocation after a fire engulfed his house in North Kashmir on Friday. Officials saidthat the fire gutted a double-storey house, claiming the life of 31-year-old Zubair Siraj, son of Mohammed Siraj. He had a disability and was trapped in the attic. Locals, along with fire and emergency personnel, worked [] The post Man Suffocates to Death After Fire Engulfs Home in North Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: At least four houses were damaged in a pre-dawn fire that broke out in the Bohri Kadal area of the old city on Friday. An official saidthat the fire damaged four residential houses. He said the fire call was received at 4:18 AM, and when the Fire and Emergency Department arrived at the scene, [] The post Early Morning Fire Damages Four Houses in Srinagar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In preparation for the upcoming budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, scheduled for March 3, 2025, the administration has directed all departments to appoint nodal officers and establish Question Cells at the departmental level. According to an official order, heads of departments have been instructed to nominate nodal officers and set [] The post First Budget Session Since 2018: JK Govt Sets Rules for Departments appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that the Government of India (GoI) wont talk to Pakistan until it stops abetting militancy. In an interview with a wire agency, Omar said, It will be foolish for any of us to suggest that what J&K has been witnessing is purely indigenous without any [] The post No Talks With Pakistan Until Militancy Stops, Says Omar Abdullah appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A former Hizbul Mujahideen militant was arrested after a long hunt of 18 years from Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district on Thursday, the police said. Anwari Ali Chouhan alias Jamsheer, originally a resident of Gujjar-Kothian Talwara, had joined Hizbul Mujahideen in 2001. He remained active for seven years before surrendering in 2007 in the [] The post Ex-Hizbul Militant Arrested From Jammu Kashmir After Long Hunt of 18 Years appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC) has filed legal complaints against four senior officials of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) for their alleged failure to curb pollution in River Doodhganga. In a compliance report submitted to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the JKPCC highlighted ongoing violations of environmental laws, such as the [] The post JKPCC Takes Legal Action Against 4 SMC Officers Over River Pollution appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Smart City project is still in its early stages, yet such infrastructural failures are already occurring, and this should not be happening, said National Conference (JKNC) Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq, on Thursday while reacting to the Boulevard Road erosion that occurred this morning. Sadiq termed this erosion a Smart City [] The post MLA Tanvir Sadiq Calls Boulevard Road Erosion a Smart City Failure appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The government of Jammu and Kashmir has deputed officials from various departments to assist the J&K Public Service Commission (JKPSC) in conducting the J&K Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2024, scheduled for 23 February. As per the order, the officials assigned to JKPSC include Abdul Jabbar Butt, Head Assistant, Public Works (R&B) Department; Nikhil Khajuria, [] The post Jammu Kashmir Govt Deputes Staff to Facilitate JKPSC appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A 35-year-old electrician died while repairing an electricity line at his home in the Audipora Qaimoh area of South Kashmirs Kulgam district on Thursday evening. An official said that the electrician died of electric shock while repairing the electric line at home. He has been identified as Sheraz Ahmad Naikoo. Locals rushed him to [] The post Man Dies of Electric Shock While Repairing Line in South Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: Three persons, including a policeman, travelling on two motorcycles were killed in separate incidents in Jammuand Udhampur districts, officials said on Thursday. Selection grade constable Manpreet Singh, who was in his early 30s, lost his life when an electric bus hit his motorcycle at Gadigarh in Jammu on Thursday, the officials said. The bus [] The post Three Bikers, Including Cop, Killed In Road Accidents In Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: A two-day disaster management mock exercise was conducted at the main airport here, an official spokesperson said on Thursday. The National Disaster Management Authority, Jammu Airport Authority and Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority jointly conducted the exercise on February 18 and 19, the spokesperson said. He said all the stakeholders and multiple agencies [] The post Two-Day Disaster Management Mock Drill Held at Jammu Airport appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: Reiterating that Jammu and Kashmir is facing a severe threat from climate change, particularly in the form of a water crisis, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday stressed the need for greater awareness and action. We are not doing enough to educate our people about what is happening with climate change and the dangers [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Stresses on Climate Change Awareness in Jammu kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday held separate meetings with elected representatives from Kishtwar and Doda districts here as he concluded his pre-budget consultations. Abdullah said the series of consultations with public representatives from all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir had provided valuable insights into the ground-level issues faced by [] The post Omar Abdullah Concludes Pre-Budget Consultations With Public Representatives appeared first on Kashmir L

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday dismissed rumours of any rift with the National Conference and said his party is very much part of the Omar Abdullah-led government in the Union Territory. He expected the formation of a coordination committee, comprising members of Congress and National Conference, soon. We are [] The post Congress Part of Omar-Led JK Govt: Karra Dismisses Rift Rumours with NC appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: A 28-year-old woman died of pregnancy complications during treatment at a hospital in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district early Thursday, sparking protest by her agitated relatives against alleged medical negligence, officials said. The protesters, however, dispersed after Rajouri Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Raj Kumar Thapa visited the scene and assured a time-bound magisterial [] The post Pregnant Womans Death Sparks Protest in JKs Rajouri; Probe Ordered appeared

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has expressed deep concern over the severe impact of climate change and irregular weather patterns on Kashmirs economy, urging immediate action to safeguard both environmental and economic interests. The Chamber highlighted that recent climate-related disruptions have severely affected multiple sectors. As the region approaches summer, the [] The post Kashmir Chamber Warns of Economic Crisis in Kashmir Amid Climate Change Impact appea

SRINAGAR: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the transfer and posting of several Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) across various divisions. The changes have been implemented with immediate effect in the interest of administration. According to the official order, Basharat Hussain, previously serving as DSP IRP 11 Bn, has [] The post Key Transfers in Jammu Kashmir Police: DSPs Shifted to New Positions appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association on Thursday wrote to External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, urging him to facilitate the return of the mortal remains of Khalid Saifullah Malik, a 25-year-old resident of Pallpora, Dailgam, Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, who tragically passed away in Abha, Saudi Arabia, under uncertain circumstances. In an official [] The post Kashmiri Youth Dies in Saudi Arabia; JK Students Association Writes to EAM Jaishankar for Repatriation of Mortal Rem

by Er Umair Ul Umar The Islamic perspective on raising a girl, emphasises faith, character, and holistic development. It highlights parental responsibilities, moral education, and the lifelong impact of nurturing daughters with love and wisdom. Raising a girl is a profound and lifelong journey, one that demands the cultivation of her faith, character, and potential. [] The post Is Nurturing a Girl a Divine Responsibility? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

Source of drinking water to nearly a quarter million population of Srinagar, the Doodganga rivulet has endured abusive illegal mining in the last six years and a criminal intervention that put most of the citys uptown waste into the same water body. A long battle in the court of law has forced authorities to relook [] The post Kashmir: Undoing Doodhganga appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A section of the pathway along Dal Lake near Ghat Number 17 on Boulevard Road in Srinagar has been washed away, causing significant damage to the recently installed tiles and underlying soil. The incident has raised concerns about the durability of the lakefront infrastructure and the impact of erosion in the area. The erosion [] The post Dal Lake Walkway Damaged by Erosion appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded an 83 percent rainfall deficit in the first 50 days of 2025, raising concerns over a severe water crisis in the coming months. According to official data, from January 1 to February 19, JK received only 29.8 mm of rainfall against the normal 175.8 mmjust 17 percent of expected [] The post Jammu Kashmirs Driest Start to 2025: Rainfall Deficit Raises Alarms appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Wednesday criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his recent remarks on the Urdu language, terming them examples of the latters deep-seated Islamophobia. Adityanath on Tuesday slammed the Samajwadi Party for demanding translation of Assembly proceedings in Urdu, saying, They send their children to English [] The post Adityanaths Remarks on Urdu Reflect His Deep-Seated Islamophobia: Aga Ruhullah appeared first on Kash

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister-designate Rekha Gupta and her Council of Ministers will take oath at the Ramlila Maidan on Thursday afternoon in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a return of the BJP in Delhi after 26 years. Gupta, 50, was chosen as Leader of the House in the newly constituted 8th Delhi [] The post BJPs Rekha Gupta Becomes Delhis 9th CM, Oath Ceremony on Thursday appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday registered a case against former managing director of J&K Cooperative Housing Corporation (JKCHC) Bharat Bhushan Sharma and five revenue officials for illegal allotment of official land here, an official said. The case was filed following a probe into allegations that JKCHC purchased 392 kanal of [] The post Jammu Kashmir: ACB Books Six Officials for Illegal Allotment of Official Land appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: Nearly a dozen protesters were taken into preventive custody after a group of daily wagers tried to take out a protest march in support of their demands here on Wednesday, officials said. All JK Daily Wagers Sangharsh Samiti announced the march from Maulana Azad Stadium to Civil Secretariat to press for implementation of minimum [] The post Several Detained as Police Thwart Protest March by Daily Wagers in Jammu appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday conducted searches at seven locations in connection with an ongoing probe into the alleged accumulation of disproportionate assets by 2010-batch IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, sources said. Sources said that sleuths of the premier central agency carried out searches in Jammu, Srinagar, Gurgaon, Varanasi, and Patna [] The post CBI Conducts Raids in DA Case Against IAS Officer appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: With Jammu and Kashmir facing an extended dry spell, authorities have raised alarms about an impending drought and urged farmers to switch to crops requiring less irrigation. Joint Director (Extension) of the Agriculture Department, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, said that the ongoing dry conditions could lead to a severe water crisis, particularly impacting paddy cultivation, [] The post Farmers Advised to Switch to Low-Irrigation Crops Amid Jammu Kashmir Dry Spell appeared first on Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted extensive searches across three states on Wednesday in connection with a 2024 case involving the seizure of high-quality Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in Bihar. According to a statement, the searches were conducted at five locations in Bihar and one each in Jammu & Kashmir and Telangana as [] The post NIA Conducts Raids in 3 States Over 2024 Bihar FICN Seizure Case appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A viral video claiming that the famous Achabal spring has completely dried up has caused widespread concern among the public. The footage, which recently surfaced on social media, prompted locals to rush to the site and offer prayers, with another video capturing their emotional response. A day later, a new video began circulating, suggesting [] The post Fact Check: Viral Video Falsely Claims Water Returns to Achabal Spring appeared first on Kashmir Life .