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SRINAGAR: The Meteorological department Srinagar has forecast hot and humid weather across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming week, with intermittent spells of rain and thunderstorms, while issuing a warning for heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas of the Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal range. According to Director MeT, Mukhtar Ahmad, July []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case against the then Tehsildar of Bijbehara, Ghulam Rasool Bhat, the then Naib Tehsildar Fayaz Ahmad Wani, the concerned Patwari Ghulam Nabi Banday, and others for their alleged involvement in the fraudulent attestation of 162 land mutations involving around 1,050 kanals of land in []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a six-member Core Implementation Committee for Health Reforms in the Health and Medical Education (H and ME) Department to oversee the coordination, implementation, monitoring and periodic review of key health reform initiatives across the Union Territory. According to Government Order No. 538-JK(HME) of 2026, dated July 9, []

SRINAGAR: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anantnag, Amod Ashok Nagpure (IPS), has ordered the disengagement of a Special Police Officer (SPO) for alleged dereliction of duty during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026. According to a police handout, the SPO, identified as Shabir Ahmad Ganie, son of Abdul Hamid Ganie and a resident of Primegam []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a writ petition challenging a provision of SRO 28 of 1996 governing promotions in the Drivers cadre, ruling that a government employee has no vested right to promotion or to compel the government to create posts or expand cadre strength. The court held that []

SRINAGAR: A 35-year-old man died after suffering an electric shock near Aam Bab Ziyarat in the HMT area of Srinagar on Thursday, officials said. The victim was immediately shifted to JVC Hospital, Bemina, where doctors declared him brought dead. The deceased has been identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Parray, son of Habibullah Parray, a resident of []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday reviewed the arrangements for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra during a visit to the Yatra Transit Camp and Yatri Niwas at Pantha Chowk in Srinagar, directing officials to ensure that every pilgrim receives round-the-clock care and faces no inconvenience during the pilgrimage. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with []

SRINAGAR: Khyber Cement has renewed its title sponsorship of the Kashmir Super League (KSL) for the 2026 season, reaffirming its support for football development and youth talent in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the leagues second edition. The sponsorship renewal was formalised during a signing ceremony at the companys corporate office in Hyderpora, Srinagar. The []

SRINAGAR: Security forces on Thursday continued a massive anti-militancy operation in south Kashmirs Shopian district to trace a second suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, a day after an LeT commander was killed in an encounter. The operation has now entered its sixth consecutive day. Joint teams of the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF []

SRINAGAR: Apni Party president Syed Muhammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday said he would welcome the National Conference from Lakhanpur if it manages to secure restoration of statehood through its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, as he confirmed receiving an invitation from the party for the event. If they get it at Jantar Mantar, then I []

SRINAGAR: The annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has recorded a 28 per cent increase in pilgrim turnout this year, with more than 1.42 lakh devotees performing darshan at the holy cave shrine during the first six days of the pilgrimage, official figures reveal. According to officials, 1,42,861 pilgrims had paid obeisance at the cave shrine []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education, Jammu (DSEJ) has directed all government and private schools, as well as coaching centres, to conduct a comprehensive review of books available on their premises to ensure that no publication contains objectionable or inappropriate content. According to Circular No. 10-DSEJ of 2026, all Heads of Institutions (HOIs) have been []

SRINAGAR: Police on Thursday conducted coordinated searches at multiple locations in north Kashmirs Baramulla district as part of an investigation into a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). In a handout, police said the searches were carried out in connection with FIR No. 43/2026, registered at []

SRINAGAR: A fresh spell of rain and thunderstorms is expected to affect Jammu and Kashmir from Thursday, with heavy rainfall forecast at isolated places over the next four days, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said. The forecast comes after rain and thundershowers lashed several parts of the Union Territory on Wednesday evening, with brief but intense []

SRINAGAR: Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Thursday claimed it had launched missile and drone strikes against United States military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for recent American air strikes, according to a statement broadcast by the state television network IRIB. According to the IRGC, the strikes targeted key infrastructure and facilities []

SRINAGAR: A total of 8,150 pilgrims on Thursday departed from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu as part of the eighth batch of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, under tight security arrangements. According to official figures, 3,445 pilgrims are travelling via the Baltal route, while 4,705 pilgrims are heading through the Pahalgam []

SRINAGAR: An unidentified male body was recovered from the Darhali river in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district on Thursday. According to reports, the deceased is believed to be between 30 and 35 years of age. His identity has not yet been established. The body was retrieved from the river and shifted to the Government Medical []

SRINAGAR: India on Thursday expressed deep concern over the recent attacks and escalating tensions in West Asia, warning that the developments could undermine regional peace, security and stability. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions and avoid further escalation of the conflict. The []

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SRINAGAR: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his service rifle in south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Wednesday, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Y Chandra Reddy, a resident of Andhra Pradesh, who was posted with F Company of CRPFs 18th Battalion in the district. []

Pushes for timely completion of flyovers, underpasses, bus stops, e-charging stations to improve urban mobility

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Omar Abdullah said all parties in Jammu and Kashmir, along with the INDIA bloc and regional parties, have been invited to join the National Conference's July 20 Jantar Mantar protest demanding the restoration of statehood

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SRINAGAR: The Indian National Congress on Wednesday appointed senior leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir as the partys General Secretary in-charge of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, as part of a wider organisational reshuffle aimed at strengthening the partys structure. According to an official statement issued by the All India Congress Committee (AICC), Congress President has entrusted Mir []

Passenger vehicles allowed from both Jammu, Srinagar sides on highway; authorities warn against overtaking, wrong-lane driving

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has promoted two Sub-Inspectors to the rank of Inspector with immediate effect following the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC). According to separate orders issued by the Police Headquarters, SI Abdul Rashid (No. EXJ932461) of the 2nd Battalion, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has been placed on Promotion []

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SRINAGAR: The Assistant Regional Transport Office (ARTO), Budgam, has seized a vehicle and initiated legal proceedings after it was allegedly found performing dangerous stunts on a public road in the Haijan Brenwar area of the district. The action was taken on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, after the authorities received information []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast a fresh spell of rain and thunderstorms across Jammu and Kashmir from July 9, with heavy rainfall expected at isolated places over the following four days. According to the latest forecast issued by the MeT Department, widespread rain and thunderstorms are likely across the Union Territory on July []

SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory announcing diversions and restrictions in parts of the city on July 11 in view of the 25th Muharram procession from Arabal to Imambara Gulshan Ali, Shalimar. According to the advisory issued by the Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic City Srinagar, the arrangements have been made []

SRINAGAR: The District Administration Ganderbal has initiated an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the on-the-spot registration process for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims at the Manigam Transit Camp, assuring that appropriate action will be taken against anyone found responsible. In a handout, a spokesperson said the administration had taken cognisance of certain irregularities reported during []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday urged the Centre to restore statehood to the Union Territory without further delay, asserting that civil society across the region is united in its demand and that it is too late to delay any longer. Addressing reporters, the Chief Minister said a meeting of around []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) has directed all district heads to organise competitions on a league-cum-knockout basis to ensure fair selection of talented athletes and provide deserving players with greater opportunities to showcase their abilities. In a circular issued by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, the []

SRINAGAR: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district have imposed restrictions on trekking, hiking, camping and other adventure activities across the Bhaderwah subdivision, citing security concerns and potential natural hazards. The order was issued by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhaderwah, Sunil Kumar Bhityal, under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and came into []

SRINAGAR: The Central Government has approved the construction of the Leh Bypass (Southern Alignment) in the Union Territory of Ladakh at an estimated cost of Rs 990.51 crore, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Wednesday. Ladakh In the Union Territory of Ladakh, we have approved the construction of []

SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he believed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran was effectively over, describing any further negotiations as a waste of time, according to the BBC. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the NATO summit, Trump said, I think its over. I dont want to deal []

SRINAGAR: Thousands of passengers, were stranded on the JammuSrinagar National Highway on Wednesday after authorities halted Jammu-bound traffic near the Navyug Tunnel in Kulgam district. Hundreds of vehicles remained stranded along the highway from the Navyug Tunnel to Mir Bazar following the suspension of traffic, causing significant inconvenience to commuters. Traffic authorities did not specify []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday issued a fresh advisory for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, asking pilgrims to strictly follow the registration process and safety guidelines. The daily pilgrim cap, fixed as per the Supreme Courts directions, remains in force, an official said that Devotees have been advised to complete advance registration []

SRINAGAR: An unidentified body was recovered near the encounter site in the Chanapora area of south Kashmirs Shopian district on Wednesday, officials said. A senior police officer said that fresh gunfire was heard during the ongoing anti-terror operation, following which security forces launched a search of the area and recovered an unidentified body near the []

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet against a former Patwari for allegedly tampering with revenue records to fraudulently transfer ancestral land in Kupwara, officials said. According to a statement issued by the Crime Branch, the chargesheet in FIR No. 33/2021 was filed before []

SRINAGAR: Three CRPF personnel deployed for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra were injured after an unidentified vehicle hit them near the Taingan Bypass in the Nowgam area of Srinagar on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that an unidentified vehicle hit three personnel of D Company, 148 Battalion CRPF at the Taingan Bypass in []

SRINAGAR: A 19-year-old youth died on Tuesday after reportedly falling from his house in the Awoora area of north Kashmirs Kupwara district, officials said on Wednesday. Officials said that Adil Ahmad Mir, son of Ghulam Nabi Mir and a resident of Harkarpora, Awoora, reportedly fell from his house on Tuesday, sustaining critical injuries. He was []

SRINAGAR: A record 9,837 pilgrims departed from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu on Wednesday for the twin base camps of Pahalgam and Baltal, marking the largest single-day departure since the start of this years Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, officials said. According to officials, the seventh batch of pilgrims left in a convoy of []

SRINAGAR: A residential house was damaged in a fire that broke out during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday in the Hardu Shichen area of Dialgam in south Kashmirs Anantnag district, officials said. The fire engulfed the house of Nazir Ahmad Khan, son of Abdul Gani Khan, causing damage to the structure, officials said. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has assigned additional charge to seven Accounts and Treasury officers across the Union Territory with immediate effect to ensure the smooth functioning of government offices. The appointments have been made through Government Order No. 231-F of 2026, dated July 7, 2026, in the interest of administration. According to []

Newly appointed Army chief calls on CM days after assuming office

Kashmir Driver Jailed for 12 Years in Tripura

Manoj Sinha directs officials to ensure smooth registration, better facilities, security and hassle-free darshan for devotees