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Apni Party chief says sacrifices of the 1931 martyrs continue to inspire the pursuit of justice, democracy and rule of law

IFFJK-2026 to be held in Srinagar from September 7-10; submissions open till July 31

BJP leader challenges CM to prove horse-trading allegations, says Omar Abdullah trying to divert attention from unfulfilled poll promises

SRINAGAR: The Government of India has declared a one-day national mourning on July 13, 2026, following the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Father Amir of the State of Qatar, who passed away on Sunday. According to an official announcement, the National Flag will be flown at half-mast across India on all []

NC leaders describe July 13, 1931 as a turning point in J&K's struggle for justice and democratic rights

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday issued a public advisory warning people against fraudulent scholarship schemes being used by cybercriminals to deceive unsuspecting individuals, steal sensitive information and misuse bank accounts for illegal financial transactions. According to the advisory, fraudsters lure victims by offering fake scholarships and financial assistance, persuading them to share personal []

Launches Dr Vaidehi Taman's book on Lal Ded; assures steps towards setting up a museum dedicated to the revered Kashmiri mystic

SRINAGAR: The Municipal Council Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday sealed an unauthorised car washing service centre near the Bus Stand in Ward No. 12 as part of its ongoing campaign against commercial establishments operating without the requisite permissions, officials said. The action was taken on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar []

Iltija and Irtiqa Mufti claim they were confined to their residence on July 12, question government's 'normalcy' narrative

Five trucks carrying illegally extracted sand were intercepted during a routine check, with each vehicle fined Rs 17,425

The decision increases the total number of tehsils in the Union Territory from 15 to 32, aiming to strengthen grassroots governance and improve public service delivery, especially in remote and border areas

by Asad Mirza Chinas new ethnic unity law institutionalises assimilation, threatening minority identities while drawing international criticism over rights, culture, and transnational repression The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, which officially came into effect on July 1, 2026, is framed by Beijing as a benign instrument designed to foster harmony and social stability []

Chief Minister accuses Centre of delaying its promise on J&K statehood, announces July 20 'Delhi Chalo' protest to intensify the campaign

Cloudburst-induced flash floods inundate parts of Pahalgam, but prompt action by locals and rescue agencies ensures the safe evacuation of all tourists and pilgrims

24-year-old Shabir Ahmad Shah from Anantnag died after being struck by a boulder while assisting pilgrims as the annual Amarnath Yatra continued with thousands of devotees heading to the shrine.

Counter Intelligence arrests publishers after raids in Jammu and Delhi; probe widens into controversial books found in government school libraries

Fix the Card Kashmirs Golden Card scheme is a vital safety net crippled by paltry packages and quiet exclusions. It needs reform, not retreat. The Ayushman Bharat golden card scheme was, at its inception, a genuine leap forward for Jammu and Kashmir. For the first time, families across economic strata were promised cashless treatment for []

by Amir Sultan Modern psychiatry shapes understanding of mental health, but excessive medicalisation risks overlooking social, cultural, economic, and structural causes of suffering Few conversations enjoy as much acceptance today as conversations on mental health. As a student of mental health studies, I notice how casually people borrow the language of psychological disorders. Terms such []

A fire that broke out in a residential house at Cheeni Chowk triggered a domestic gas cylinder explosion, leaving two brothers injured and prompting a firefighting operation

Widespread rain likely on Sunday, scattered showers to persist through the week; gusty winds may touch 60 kmph

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, []