SRINAGAR: Lieutenant General P K Mishra, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps (16 Corps), reviewed operational preparedness in forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu, Rajouri, and Poonch districts. He was accompanied by the GOCs of the Ace of Spades Division (25th Infantry Division) and the Crossed Swords Division []

SRINAGAR: The government is mulling to de-freeze half of the General Line Teacher (GLT) posts that were frozen by the erstwhile State Administrative Council (SAC) in December 2018. In 2018, the SAC had frozen 6,576 GLT posts for the withdrawal of salaries of Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) teachers. Education Minister Sakina Itoo in a review meeting has []

SRINAGAR: After a recent rise in maximum temperatures, the mercury has once again plummeted across the Valley, with several parts recording rainfall on Monday. The weather department here has predicted continued wet weather until July 17. The recent rains further lowered temperatures in Jammu and Kashmir. Yellow and Orange alerts have been issued for Jammu []

SRINAGAR: The annual Amarnath Yatra entered its twelfth day on Monday, with the total number of pilgrims reaching 2,20,511 since the pilgrimage began on July 3. Officials saidthat 20,448 pilgrims performed darshan at the 3,800-metre-high cave shrine on Monday. These included 14,145 men, 5,214 women, 242 children, 84 sadhus, 6 sadhvis, and 757 security personnel. []

SRINAGAR: The fourth match of the ongoing Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League 2025 saw a 22 draw between Greenend Heroes FC and Arco United FC on Monday evening at the Synthetic Turf TRC Ground, as both teams put on a display of grit, skill and spirited football. Arco United FC struck early through a sharp []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir police in North Kashmirs Sopore on Monday arrested two individuals during a routine naka checking and recovered psychotropic substances from their possession. The arrests were made at Ahad Baba Crossing, Noorbagh, under the jurisdiction of Police Post Fruit Mandi, Police Station Sopore. The arrested persons have been identified as Wajahat Hassan []

SRINAGAR: Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday emphasised the need to promote adventure tourism in Jammu and Kashmir to attract repeat tourists, stating that offering new and diverse experiences beyond traditional attractions is essential for sustainable tourism growth in the region. Mapping the Mountains Speaking at the launch of the book Valleys of Jammu and Kashmir []

SRINAGAR: In a major relief to aspirants across Jammu and Kashmir, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu Bench, has stayed the enforcement of a provision in the Jammu and Kashmir Revenue (Subordinate) Service Recruitment Rules, 2009, that mandated Graduation with knowledge of Urdu as a compulsory qualification for the post of Naib Tehsildar. According to []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) and Jammu & Kashmir Power Transmission Corporation Limited (JKPTCL) have announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns across various areas of Srinagar and Budgam between July 15 and 21, 2025, to facilitate critical maintenance and upgradation works. According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, the 33KV HMT []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen has criticised the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) for offering tributes at the Mazar-e-Shohada a day after the historic Martyrs Day, terming it a disrespect to the martyrs and the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Yaseen said that paying homage on July []

SRINAGAR: To reinforce discipline and protect vital sericulture assets, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, IAS, Director of Sericulture, Jammu and Kashmir, carried out a detailed inspection of the Basic Seed Station (BSS) at Mirgund in Baramulla on Sunday. The visit focused on reviewing the critical pathological examination of mother moths and assessing ongoing silkworm rearing operations crucial []

SRINAGAR: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the Jammu and Kashmir administration for allegedly preventing Omar Abdullah from offering prayers at the Mazar-e-Shuhada in Srinagar. What is wrong in visiting the graveyard of martyrs? This is not only unfortunate, it also snatches the democratic right of a citizen. What happened this morning to an []

SRINAGAR: A day after restrictions prevented political gatherings at Mazar-e-Shuhada, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accompanied by senior party leaders, visited the Naqashband Sahib shrine in Srinagar to pay tributes to the martyrs of July 13, 1931. Omar posted a short video clip on X and wrote, Paid my respects & offered Fatiha at the graves []

SRINAGAR: The President of India has appointed Kavinder Gupta, a seasoned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, as the new Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh. Gupta replaces Brigadier (Dr) B D Mishra (Retd), whose resignation has been formally accepted. A political figure with deep []

by Syed Shadab Ali Gillani SRINAGAR: A day after restrictions prevented political gatherings at Mazar-e-Shuhada, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and senior party leaders visited the Naqashband Sahib shrine in Srinagar to pay tributes to the July 13 martyrs. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and NC President Farooq Abdullah offered prayers and floral tributes at the Martyrs []

After trekking across more than 100 high-altitude lakes and walking deep into Kashmirs wilderness for over two decades, Mahmood A Shah has compiled a rare coffee-table book that captures the regions valleys, watersheds, and alpine life through his lens, writes Babra Wani For over two centuries, a discreet sub-sector of Kashmirs tourism has thrived on []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has set aside an order issued by the Additional District Magistrate (ADM), Kupwara, involving the attachment of disputed land in Trehgam, ruling that the action did not comply with mandatory legal procedures under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The judgment, delivered on []

SRINAGAR: The death of a young woman in the Safapora area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district has sparked massive protests after locals alleged she was raped and murdered. According to residents, the woman was found dead at her in-laws residence. We assembled immediately when we heard something had happened. We rushed to her in-laws and []

SRINAGAR: The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Kishtwar has taken action against traffic violators, suspending route permits of four vehicles, blacklisting 51 vehicles, suspending nine driving licences, fining 230 vehicles, and seizing 31 vehicles during June and July 2025. ARTO Kishtwar Tasleem Wani (JKAS), as per news agency JKNS, said the operation was carried out under []

SRINAGAR: A day after restrictions prevented political gatherings at Nowhatta, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and senior party leaders visited the Naqashband Sahib shrine in Srinagar to pay tributes to the July 13 martyrs. According to details, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and NC President Farooq Abdullah offered prayers and floral tributes at the Martyrs Graveyard. []

SRINAGAR: A 50-year-old man from Gujarat was found dead under mysterious circumstances at the bus stand in Pahalgam area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Monday, officials said. A police official said that the deceased has been identified as Nag Raj, a resident of Baw Nagar, Gujarat. His body was recovered near the Pahalgam bus []

HYDERABAD In a major success against financial fraud, Jammu Kashmir Police have recovered and returned Rs 62 lakh to a Hyderabad-based businessman duped of Rs 3 crore in a fake Kashmir Blue Sapphire deal. The victim was lured into purchasing counterfeit gemstones by a gang posing as high-end sapphire dealers. A swift investigation uncovered a []

SRINAGAR: On a day of deep symbolic and political significance in Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah alleged he was placed under house arrest by security forces soon after returning from Delhi, accusing the administration of detaining the elected government on Martyrs Day. To borrow from the late Arun Jaitley Sb Democracy []

SRINAGAR: In a contest held at the Synthetic Turf TRC Srinagar, Athwas India XI FC overcame a first-half deficit to defeat United Elegant FC 21 in a gripping encounter of the Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League 2025. The match, powered by Athwas Hyundai and supported by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council, lived up to []

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, Atal Dulloo, on Sunday conducted an inspection of the Baltal Base Camp to review the ongoing arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra 2025. The visit included a high-level review meeting with senior officers from the civil and police administration to ensure the comfort and safety of pilgrims undertaking the []

SRINAGAR: For the first time in over two decades, families devastated by terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir stood with tears, not in mourning, but in gratitude as the long-ignored voices of pain were finally heard. At an emotionally charged event in Baramulla, where Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over appointment letters to []

SRINAGAR: The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has sounded a grave warning over the illegal establishment of a garbage dumping site near the Guryul Ravine Fossil Park in Khonmoh, on the outskirts of Srinagar. The group has called the act a shocking case of environmental vandalism that threatens one of the worlds most significant geological heritage []

BARAMULLA: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said he regretted the delay of over three decades in delivering justice to families of terrorism victims and apologised for the same. He said many families suffered without recognition, compensation, or rehabilitation for more than 30 years. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at a function []

SRINAGAR: In a significant push towards transforming Jammu and Kashmirs infrastructure landscape, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to review progress on major projects being implemented by the National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), including Inter Modal Stations (IMS), Ropeway Projects, and Multi-Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs) across the Union Territory. Senior []

SRINAGAR: A picnic turned tragic for a Srinagar-based family on Sunday evening after four members drowned in the River Jhelum near the NHPC Canal in the Gantmulla area of north Kashmirs Baramulla district. The family was on a picnic when two children accidentally slipped into the river. Two other family members jumped in to rescue []

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the Government of India responded to the Uri terror attack with a surgical strike and to the Pulwama attack with air strikes, adding that Operation Sindoor was another example of decisive cross-border action. Speaking at a public meeting in Kerala, Shah referred to the 2016 []

SRINAGAR: At least 17 Amarnath Yatris were injured after three buses collided on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44) near the Khudwani crossing in south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Sunday. The accident occurred when one of the buses, bearing registration number MT41ZD 7546, reportedly lost control and hit two other vehicles, registered as MP44ZD 7717 and []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Saturday afternoon issued a fresh weather forecast, predicting rain and thundershowers at several locations across Jammu and Kashmir during the next 4 to 6 hours. According to the forecast, parts of North Kashmir, many areas in Central and South Kashmir, as well as Poonch, Rajouri, Banihal, Ramban, Reasi, Udhampur, []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act clearly defines the powers of the Lieutenant Governor and the elected government, while acknowledging that minor confusion exists between Raj Bhavan and the administration. He said the matter will be resolved through formal communication. He also said the nomination of five Assembly []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the administration will investigate all unregistered cases involving terror-affected families and ensure the return of confiscated properties to their rightful owners. Speaking to reporters in Baramulla, LG Sinha, after distributing appointment letters to the families of terror victims, said that after consultations with senior []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir RTI Movement has issued a strong public appeal to the elected government and the Lieutenant Governors administration, urging the immediate reopening of major tourist destinations in the Pir Panjal rangeDoodpathri, Tosamaidan, Yousmarg, and Aharbalamid warnings of mounting economic and social distress in the region. With over half of the crucial []

SRINAGAR: Over ten Amarnath pilgrims were injured after three vehicles collided during a Yatra convoy movement in the Khudwani area of Kulgam along the JammuSrinagar National Highway, officials said. An official said that a convoy heading towards Baltal met with an accident near Tachloo crossing on the highway when three buses collided with each other. []

by Syed Shadab Ali Gillani SRINAGAR: A sombre Martyrs Day in Kashmir turned politically charged as scores of senior leaders from mainstream parties were placed under house arrest, preventing them from visiting the historic Mazar-e-Shuhada graveyard in Srinagar to pay homage to the victims of the 1931 uprising against Dogra rule. Prominent figures from across []

SRINAGAR: The Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) has issued a stern warning against illegal constructions and unauthorised unsealing of sealed properties in Gulmarg and its adjoining areas, stating that such violations will lead to registration of FIRs and demolition of the structures. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tariq Naik saidthat no construction will be permitted without proper []

by Syed Shadab Ali Gillani SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday sealed the Khwaja Bahauddin Naqshbandi shrine in Srinagars Khawaja Bazar to prevent political leaders and the public from commemorating Martyrs Day on July 13. The site houses the graves of 22 Kashmiris who were killed by Dogra forces in 1931 while protesting []

SRINAGAR: Srinagar Police on Saturday solved a theft case reported earlier this month, resulting in the recovery of gold ornaments and other property worth several lakhs of rupees. A police spokesperson in a statement said, The case was filed by Mujeeb Ahmad Koul, son of Noor-ud-Din Koul, a resident of Malaratta. He had reported that []

SRINAGAR: As the annual Amarnath Yatra continues smoothly amid tight security and favourable weather, 19,020 pilgrims performed darshan at the holy cave shrine on Saturday, taking the cumulative count to 1,82,746, officials said. According to figures, Saturdays darshan included 13,980 male pilgrims, 4,272 females, 225 children, 103 sadhus, 20 sadhvis, and 420 personnel from security []

SRINAGAR: The Sanat Nagar flyover in Srinagar, the final major structure along the citys bypass route, is now expected to be completed and opened for vehicular traffic by the end of August, officials from the Roads and Buildings (R and B) Department have confirmed. Officials said the flyovers construction was hampered for months due to []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday ordered action against substandard road work on the ChijhamaTragpora stretch in Rafiabad, Baramulla, suspending a Junior Engineer and issuing a show cause notice to the executing contractor. The action followed a viral video and public complaints regarding the condition of the road. Junior Engineer Riyaz Ahmad Bhat []

SRINAGAR: PDP President Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said the public should judge for themselves after the Assembly Speaker denied rejecting a resolution seeking to declare July 13 as a public holiday. After refusing to exercise his discretionary powers to allow PDPs important resolution seeking a holiday on 13 July Martyrs Day the Honble Speaker now []

SRINAGAR: The third match of the Kashmir Super League 2024 saw a contested showdown between New JK United FC and Arco United FC end in a goalless draw, as both sides displayed tactical discipline and strong defensive performances at the TRC Turf Ground. While the scoreboard remained static at 0-0, the match was anything but []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL Jammu, has informed that power supply to multiple areas will remain affected on July 13 due to maintenance works. According to the schedule, power supply to Jakh, Sarore, Bari-Brahmana town and industrial areas will remain affected from 5:30 am to 9:30 am. Similarly, Pouni, Shiv Khouri, Dadua, Bharakh, Ransoo, []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art agricultural testing laboratory in Baramulla. The facility is expected to play a key role in quality testing and research, significantly benefiting farmers and orchardists across north Kashmir. Dar announced during his visit []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday ordered the transfer and posting of seven Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers with immediate effect. According to the official order issued by the General Administration Department, Dr Ashish Chandra Verma (AGMUT:1994), who was awaiting posting, has been appointed as Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Tourism Department. He []

SRINAGAR: Bilquis Mir, Olympic jury member in water sports, has been nominated as the Competition Director for the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Games scheduled to be held in Srinagar from August 21 to 23, 2025. The Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association (IKCA), in a formal communiqu to the Director General of the Youth Services []