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Inquiry launched to fix responsibility over selection and distribution of Great Personalities and Legends

Authorities ask devotees to follow registered travel dates, say daily pilgrim limit mandatory for safety and smooth conduct of Yatra

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday welcomed the Airports Authority of Indias (AAI) decision to withdraw the proposed Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for the weekly closure of Srinagar International Airports runway, saying the move has brought huge relief to the tourism sector and prevented large-scale cancellations by visitors. Describing the decision []

Centre Declares 23 JeM, LeT Operatives as Individual Terrorists under UAPA

by Wajeeha Hajirah A serene Anantnag park blending chinar-lined greenery, a trout-breeding stream, and family-friendly facilities, all framed by nearby historical landmarks near Pahalgam Along the Khanabal-Pahalgam road, popularly known as KP road, lies Akad Park. Known for its greenery, clear mountain stream and relaxing environment, it is a perfect spot for a peaceful family []

Police, SDRF teams launch swift operation after sudden rise in water level near Peer Kho Temple

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SRINAGAR: The President of India, in her capacity as the Visitor of the newly established Sindhu Central University, has appointed Prof Rajeev Rattan Sharma, a senior academic from the University of Jammu, as the first Vice Chancellor of the Central University in Ladakh. He will serve a five-year term from the date he assumes office []

Dual MRP Not Illegal before 2018, Jammu Kashmir HC Court Quashes Criminal Case Against Hindustan Coca-Cola

by Faizaan Bashir A reflection on Dostoevskys White Nights, exploring loneliness, fantasy, emotional dependence and why imagined love often ends in heartbreak. Social media nowadays is swarming with reels featuring Nastenka and the Dreamer, the characters from White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky. The melancholic background music, tinged with nostalgia, tugs at the heart and seems []

Boating service launched with paddle boats, rafts, motor boats and shikaras; officials say the initiative aims to boost tourism and enhance visitor experience during Amarnath Yatra

Over 4,800 devotees, including 966 women, head towards Kashmir as Amarnath Yatra continues amid tight security arrangements

Dr Khalid Zaffar Masoodi-led team develops eco-friendly solution against apple scab; SKUAST-K patent portfolio reaches 126

SRINAGAR: A record-breaking heatwave that swept across Europe in late June has claimed at least 3,700 excess lives in France, Belgium and the Netherlands, with authorities warning that the toll is expected to rise as more data becomes available. France has been the worst affected, recording 2,025 excess deaths during the week of June 22 []

SRINAGAR: A man was killed and three others sustained injuries after a bus they were travelling in collided with a car in the Rajal-Bagnoti area of the Nowshera sector in Rajouri district on Friday, officials said. Quoting an official the news agency KNO reported that the accident occurred when a bus bearing registration number AR-20D-1122, []

Tarigami-led committee inspects Achan waste management site and Kashmir wetlands, calls for scientific waste processing and time-bound restoration plan

NC backs Farooq Abdullah's call for Delhi protest, says statehood restoration cannot be delayed

Reviews facilities at Pahalgam axis, stresses seamless coordination and uninterrupted services for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims

Apni Party chief alleges NC has failed to fulfil poll promises, says centralisation of power has weakened democratic institutions

Five DPS Srinagar students will represent Jammu and Kashmir in the national Rugby 7's and Pencak Silat championships this month

Two preventive detention orders executed; detainees shifted to Bhadarwah and Kot Bhalwal jails

KPDCL has announced scheduled power shutdowns in parts of Kashmir to facilitate maintenance and upgrade works on the electricity network

SRINAGAR: A youth was killed after the motorcycle he was riding skidded off the road and crashed into an electric pole in the Chadoora area of central Kashmirs Budgam district on Friday, officials said. Quoting an official the news agency KNO reported that the rider sustained critical injuries after losing control of his motorcycle, which []

Police and locals rescued both boys from Dachigam Nalla in Theed area; investigation underway

Congress MLA Nizamuddin Bhat alleges Sonawari MLA's brother and his supporters disrupted an official development review meeting in Bandipora, warning the incident could strain the Congress-National Conference alliance if action is not taken

Expresses concern over children being featured in viral videos; says cameras and microphones carry social and moral responsibility

Devotees begin their annual pilgrimage to the Holy Cave Shrine as the first batch is flagged off from Baltal amid elaborate security and administrative arrangements

Jammu and Kashmirs circular economy policy sets ambitious targets for 2035, but the gap between vision and ground reality reveals a region still drowning in its own waste, writes Masood Hussain Jammu and Kashmir generates 1526 tonnes of municipal solid waste every single day. Besides, it creates 312 tonnes of construction and demolition debris and []

Heavy rain likely at isolated places till July 6; gusty winds up to 60 kmph expected; Srinagar to record 30C, Jammu 36C on Saturday

by Iqbal Ahmad Jammu and Kashmirs globally significant archaeological sites remain without site museums, limiting heritage conservation, research, public engagement and tourism development. To promote the heritage and cultural tourism of the country, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is learnt to have approved several more site museums for its significant archaeological sites. The ASI []

In a letter to devotees, Prime Minister describes Amarnath Yatra as a great blessing, calls for five pledges to promote cleanliness, environmental conservation, local livelihoods and nation-building

Family says the loss of their only son has renewed painful memories of displacement and strengthened their resolve to seek accountability

The Army officer was injured in a mine blast during a routine LoC patrol and shifted to Command Hospital, Udhampur

Accused allegedly lured aspirants with fake Bahrain job offers, forged visas and fabricated travel documents before collecting lakhs and disappearing

Second convoy departs Bhagwati Nagar as annual pilgrimage gains momentum; over 8,600 devotees have left Jammu for Kashmir in two days

Amarnath Yatra: Shrine Board Urges Pilgrims to Complete Advance Registration, Follow Allotted Travel Dates

Project in final phase; bridge expected to improve connectivity and reduce travel time for Srinagar, Pampore and Chadoora residents

Fourteen former cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have urged Pakistan to ensure humane treatment and proper medical care for jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan

Scheduled maintenance on transmission lines will disrupt power supply in several areas of Kashmir

NC leader Ajay Kumar Sadhotra says the BJP has failed to honour its promise of restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, alleging the delay has weakened democracy and betrayed the people's mandate

J&K High Court says landowners are entitled to compensation not only for requisitioned land but also for adjoining land rendered inaccessible due to Army security restrictions, while dismissing the Union government's appeal

SKUAST-Kashmir has urged apple growers to follow safe pesticide use and proper orchard management for healthy crops this growing season

DGP Nalin Prabhat reviews security and pilgrim facilitation at the Nunwan frisking point, stressing vigilance and seamless movement during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced development projects worth Rs 76.45 crore for Shopian district, reviewed the progress of ongoing works and assured farmers that issues affecting the horticulture sector would be addressed on priority. During a district review meeting, Abdullah assessed the implementation of government schemes, infrastructure projects and public service delivery. []

Pakistani national detained after crossing the LoC repatriated through Chakkan Da Bagh in Poonch

by Asad Mirza Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader on 22 June 2026 after a mutiny within his own party, but before leaving Downing Street, he unveiled a near-300 billion, drone-heavy defence plan a move critics call his final, and most contested, act as prime minister. Sir Keir Starmers fall was less []

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has refused to quash proceedings in the alleged Rs 227-crore J&K Bank loan fraud case, holding that the investigation prima facie discloses cheating, criminal conspiracy and diversion of loan funds, warranting a trial

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said tensions between India and Pakistan can only be resolved through dialogue and peaceful engagement, asserting there should be no objection to advocating better bilateral ties

The Supreme Court has set aside NCLT and NCLAT orders after finding they relied on fake AI-generated judicial precedents, while affirming that Artificial Intelligence can assist courts only under complete human oversight

SRINAGAR: A 23-year-old youth lost his life after his tractor plunged into a water canal in the Watrina area of north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Thursday, officials said. Quoting an official the news agency KNO reported that the youth allegedly lost control of the tractor, causing it to plunge into the canal. He said locals []