SRINAGAR: The Central Administrative Tribunal has stayed the reversion of district programme managers to block programme managers by the Department of Rural Development Department. In an order, the CATs Srinagar bench stayed the reversion order, allowing the applicants to continue as district programme managers. In the meantime, it is directed that the operation and effect [] The post CAT Allows DPMs to Continue in Current Positions Until Further Orders appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has called for urgent measures to address infrastructure and procedural challenges faced by exporters in the Valley, during an interactive meeting here with senior Customs authorities from Delhi and Amritsar, who also hold charge of Jammu and Kashmir. A KCCI delegation led by President Javid Ahmad [] The post Kashmir Chamber Urges Customs Reforms, Better Export Facilities in Srinagar Meeting With Officials appeared first on Kashmir Li

SRINAGAR: The prolonged anti-militancy operation in the Akhal forest area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district was officially called off on Tuesday, bringing to an end 12 days of one of the longest counter-terror operations in recent years. An official said that the decision was taken after security forces, despite an exhaustive search through dense alpine [] The post Prolonged Kulgam Operation Ends, Militants Evade Massive Security Dragnet appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A Kashmiri man in Bhopal lost his life when a mobile phone explosion triggered a fire in a barber shop in Bhopal on Monday, reportedly caused by flammable chemicals used in the salon. Faisal, 30, son of Hafeezullah and a resident of Lal Bazaar, is one of eight people who died in the fire [] The post Kashmir Man Among Eight Killed Due to Fire in Bhopal appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today interacted with members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) during the 445th Council Meeting held at Pahalgam. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to ICAI for choosing Pahalgam as the venue for such a landmark event and reposing trust in the JK [] The post CM Omar Interacts With ICAI Members During 445th Council Meeting in Pahalgam appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday felicitated officers of the Amarnath Shrine Board, civil and police administration, Army, Central Armed Police Forces, Border Roads Organisation, service providers, medical professionals, NGOs, and other stakeholders for the successful conduct of the Amarnath Yatra-2025. Speaking at the Raj Bhawan Auditorium, the LG congratulated the people of Jammu [] The post Over 4.14 Lakh Pilgrims Complete Amarnath Yatra, LG Felicitates Stakeholders appear

SRINAGAR: A six-year-old boy died after drowning in a pond in Sumb block of Kathua district, Jammu division, on Tuesday. Officials told news agency Kashmir News Corner (KNC) that the deceased, identified as Kaka Ram, son of Chiman Lal, resident of Ward No. 2, village Sodam, accidentally fell into the pond. The body was retrieved [] The post Six-Year-Old Boy Drowns, Dies appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the historic Mughal Garden Shalimar to inspect the ongoing conservation works being undertaken with the assistance of JSW Foundation under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The Chief Minister was accompanied by the Commissioner Secretary, Floriculture, Gardens and Parks, Director Floriculture Kashmir and representatives of the JSW Foundation. During [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Visits Shalimar Garden, Takes Stock of Restorat

SRINAGAR: An army soldier lost his life after slipping down a slope during a routine patrol near the Line of Control in Uri sector of north Kashmirs Baramulla district, officials said on Tuesday. The incident took place on Monday when Sepoy Banoth Anil Kumar of the Maratha Light Infantry, while patrolling a border post, lost [] The post Soldier Dies After Slipping During Patrol in North Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Petition Committee of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has raised serious concerns over the steep increase in rental charges and the diversion of Srinagars community halls from their intended public use, calling for urgent corrective measures. Meeting at the Assembly Secretariat in Srinagar under the chairmanship of Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah, the [] The post Jammu Kashmir Assembly Panel Flags Public Outcry Over High Rentals, Misuse of Srinagars Community Halls appeared fi

SRINAGAR: A non-local toddler was crushed to death by a JCB at Baihama area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Tuesday. Officials said that a toddler lost his life at a brick kiln after he came under a JCB. The deceased has been identified as Narender Kumar, son of Ramanand Kumar. Meanwhile, police have taken [] The post Toddler Crushed to Death by JCB appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a steep rise in the number of medical terminations of pregnancy over the past five years, with official figures showing the count more than doubling between 202021 and 202324 before a marginal dip in the current years provisional data. According to figures tabled in the Rajya Sabha on August [] The post Jammu Kashmir Doubled Medical Terminations of Pregnancies In Four Years appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Seventy-nine cyclists, including 40 local youth and 39 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, covered 79 kilometres from Bandipora to Humhama as part of the Pedal for Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat rally marking the 79th Independence Day. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated the participants at a ceremony organised at BSF Frontier Headquarters in Humhama on [] The post 79 Cyclists Ride 79 km in BSF Rally Celebrating 79th Independence Day appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has issued 2,19,261 Unique Disability Identity (UDID) cards and extended various central schemes to thousands of persons with disabilities since 2019, according to figures tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The data, presented by Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr Virendra Kumar in response to a starred question, shows that [] The post Over 2.19 Lakh Disability ID Cards Issued in Jammu Kashmir, 2,200 Students Get Scholarships Since 2019 appeared first on Kash

SRINAGAR: More than 52,000 women in Jammu and Kashmir have reported annual incomes of at least Rs one lakh under the Centres Lakhpati Didi initiative, according to figures tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. The initiative, implemented under the Deendayal Antyodaya YojanaNational Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), aims to enable women members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to [] The post Over 52,000 Women in Kashmir Become Lakhpati Didis Under Centres Rural Livelihood Mission appeared first on Kashm

SRINAGAR: Punjab Police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror network with the arrest of five persons from Rajasthan as per India Express report. One of the arrested accused was injured in an exchange of fire with police while being taken for recovery, police said. [] The post Punjab Police Bust BKI Terror Module Backed by Pakistans ISI; Five Arrested appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Delhi High Court has granted bail to Syed Ahmad Shakeel, son of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief Mohammad Yousuf Shah alias Syed Salahuddin, in a case alleging the receipt of funds through hawala channels for financing terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. The case traces back to a 2011 FIR registered by the Delhi Police Special [] The post Delhi HC Grants Bail to Hizb Chiefs Son in 2011 Case appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner Bandipora has ordered that salaries of all government employees in the district will be released only on the basis of biometric attendance. According to the order issued by Additional Deputy Commissioner Zaffar Hussain Shawl, the decision applies to all officers and officials working in government offices across Bandipora District. The directive [] The post Government Offices to Link Salaries With Biometric Attendance in North Kashmir District appeared first on

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday flagged-off the Tiranga Yatra from Dal Lake in Srinagar and joined the walkathon from Dal Lake to Botanical Garden. Tiranga is my Dharma. Tiranga is my strength. Tiranga is my heartbeat, said the Lieutenant Governor. He also observed that it would be a blessing to be born again [] The post LG Flags Off Tiranga Yatra from Dal Lake in Srinagar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all states and Union territories to identify and immediately release convicts who have completed their prison terms, provided they are not wanted in any other case, according to multiple media reports. As per Indian Express report, the directive came while hearing a plea by Sukhdev Pehalwan, convicted in [] The post Immediately Free Convicts Whove Served Full Sentence: SC appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The State Investigation Agency on Tuesday was carrying out multiple raids at different locations in connection with a case of Kashmiri Pandit woman killing in central Kashmirs Srinagar district. Official sources said that the SIA team, along with police and CRPF, was conducting searches this morning at eight locations in Srinagar. So far, searches [] The post SIA Raids 8 Locations Over 1990 Killing of Kashmiri Pandit Woman appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across the country owe banks over Rs 3.04 lakh crore, with nearly 1.74 per cent of this amount now classified as non-performing assets (NPA), according to official data tabled in the Lok Sabha on August 11. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, citing National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development [] The post Self-Help Groups Owe Rs 3 Lakh Crore, 1.74 Per Cent Loans in Default appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Heavy rains lashed several areas of Jammu division on Tuesday, forcing the closure of schools in Rajouri district, officials said. Chief Education Officer Rajouri announced that all educational institutions in the district will remain closed today in view of the weather conditions. In Reasi, a landslide at Kandamorh in Tehsil Pouni around 4:20 am [] The post Heavy Rains Hit Jammu Division, Schools Shut in Various Parts appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The prolonged anti-terror operation in the Akhal forest area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district entered its 11th day on Monday, with a brief lull in firing reported since morning. Security forces remain on high alert as the search operation continues in the thickly forested and mountainous terrain. Officials said that a multi-layer security cordon [] The post Day 11: Kulgam Encounter Drags On, Security Forces Maintain Cordon appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Supreme Court is set to hear the petition seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs statehood on August 14. According to the cause list issued by the Apex Court registry, the statehood petition is listed for hearing before a bench headed by the Chief Justice of India. The case is listed for hearing [] The post Supreme Court to Hear Jammu Kashmir Statehood Petition on August 14 appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: CPI(M) leader and MLA Kulgam M Y Tarigami on Monday criticised the Union Home Ministrys decision to authorise the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu and Kashmir to nominate five members to the Legislative Assembly, saying the move strikes at the root of the electoral democratic process in the region. This is yet another step [] The post Tarigami Says Empowering Unelected LG to Nominate Assembly Members Undermines Democracy appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A 17-year-old boy was found dead at his home in Haigam area of north Kashmirs Sopore on Monday. Officials said that the boy was found hanging from a ceiling fan at his home. He was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. The deceased has been identified as Huzaif [] The post 17-Year-Old Dies by Suicide in North Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: As part of its strategy to build a network of centres aimed at enhancing customer convenience and service excellence across its operational geographies, Jammu and Kashmir Bank today inaugurated its second Centralised Processing Centre (CPC) for medium and large corporates at Zero Bridge in Srinagar. The bank said the initiative is designed to accelerate [] The post JK Bank Opens Second Centralised Processing Centre for Corporates in Srinagar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Suhail Farooq Government agencies alone cannot address this crisis. Private school managements must regard teacher welfare as central to their educational mission. Transparent pay structures and adherence to labour standards must become institutional priorities. The education sector in India remains a cornerstone of societal development, shaping the future of millions of students and contributing [] The post Will Kashmirs Teachers Ever Receive Fair Pay? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In a major crackdown on unhygienic food practices, Srinagar Police and the Food Safety Department have seized and destroyed large quantities of rotten meat in joint raids conducted at multiple locations across the city. During one operation, officials raided a cold storage unit in Parimpora where decomposed meat was found in stock. The meat [] The post Rotten Meat Seized, Cold Storage Sealed in Srinagar Raids appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is aiming to secure around Rs 2,000 crore under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme, an interest-free loan facility provided to States and Union Territories over and above their normal borrowing limits, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said on Monday. Chairing a high-level meeting to review the progress [] The post Jammu Kashmir Targets Rs 2,000 Crore Under SASCI Scheme appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: An army soldier was killed after his service rifle went off accidentally in Sarna area of Bhaderwah in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said that an army trooper lost his life when his service rifle went off accidentally at the battalion headquarters, killing him instantly. The deceased soldier has been identified as [] The post Army Soldier Dies in Accidental Firing appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Anantnag have solved a theft case reported from Shatroo village in Larnoo within two days, recovering stolen property and arresting the accused. Police said a complaint was lodged at Police Station Larnoo by Meena Banoo, wife of Mohd Abass Wagay, alleging that copper utensils had been stolen from her [] The post Police Nab Culprit in South Kashmir Burglary appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered a penalty of Rs 21.85 lakh on former Executive Engineer, PHE Division Awantipora, RK Pandita, after an inquiry found him guilty of violating codal procedures in awarding works between 2013 and 2014 as per the report in Daily Excelsior. The action followed a Vigilance Organization probe [] The post Former XEN Fined Rs 21.85 Lakh for PHE Work Code Breaches appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A fresh wave of outrage has swept South Kashmirs Anantnag district after a viral video surfaced on social media, alleging medical negligence at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag that led to the death of a man, father of two young children. This is the second such allegation of grave medical misconduct reported from the [] The post Second Death in a Week at GMC Anantnag; Family Alleges Medical Negligence appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: There is no proposal under consideration of the Government of India for restoration of Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in respect of central government employees covered under National Pension System (NPS), Parliament was informed on Monday. The government had moved away from OPS due to its unsustainable fiscal liability on the government exchequer, Finance Minister [] The post FM Rules Out Any Move to Restore Old Pension Scheme appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir can nominate five members to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly without the aid and advice of the elected government, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has informed the Jammu and Kashmir High Court. The Ministry stated that the nominations were outside the realm of the business of [] The post Jammu Kashmir LG Empowered To Nominate Members To Assembly For Inclusivity, Representation: MHA To HC appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Samba Police have claimed to have solved a blind murder case registered last year at Bari Brahmana Police Station, arresting two men and recovering both the weapon of offence and the vehicle used in the crime. The incident occurred on the night of November 1, 2024, during Diwali celebrations in the industrial area [] The post Samba Police Crack Diwali Night Murder, Two Arrested appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly criticised comments reportedly made by Pakistans Chief of Army Staff during his visit to the United States, calling them nuclear sabre-rattling and a reflection of the irresponsibility of Pakistans military leadership. In a post on X, the MEA said, Our attention has been drawn to remarks [] The post India Slams Pakistans Nuclear Sabre-Rattling After Army Chiefs US Remarks appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Monday expressed serious concern over the growing health risks posed by adulterated and chemical-laced food, warning that such practices are contributing to a rise in cancer, liver ailments, and heart attacks. Speaking to media persons Itoo said, Health is a serious concern. Adulteration and chemicals in our food are [] The post Health Minister Vows Stern Action; Orders Food Testing Labs in All Districts appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Indian technology and Make In India were behind the success of Operation Sindoor as per NDTV report. He said the world for the first time saw the new face of India during Operation Sindoor when it demonstrated its ability in destroying the terror hubs deep inside Pakistan. The [] The post PM Modi Credits Indian Tech, Make in India for Operation Sindoors Success appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The ongoing rotten meat crisis in the Kashmir Valley has dealt a severe blow to the local meat-based food industry, leaving restaurants, barbeque sellers and street-side eateries grappling with plummeting customer confidence and mounting financial losses. Over the past weeks, several consignments of substandard and decomposed meat have been seized during market inspections, triggering [] The post Kashmir Eateries Demand Transparent Meat Supply Chain to Restore Public Trust appeared fir

SRINAGAR: Australia will recognise a Palestinian state, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, while criticising plans announced in recent days by Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu for a fresh, sweeping military offensive in Gaza, as per reuters report. His remarks followed weeks of urging from within his Cabinet and from many in Australia to [] The post Australia To Recognise Palestinian State: PM Albanese appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: At least five journalists, most affiliated with Al Jazeera, were killed late Sunday when an Israeli airstrike struck a tent known to house media personnel near the main entrance of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. The Israeli military confirmed it targeted one journalist, alleging that he was a senior Hamas memberan accusation denied by [] The post Five Al Jazeera Journalists Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Tent appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Five persons were injured in a scuffle between two groups in Buksul area of Budgam district on Sunday, officials said. An official said that the injured include an 18-year-old resident of Gatipora Budgam, and four others aged 42, 36, 21 and 34 years, all from the same locality. They were first taken to Sub-District [] The post Five Injured in Scuffle Between Two Groups in Central Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Two Jammu and Kashmir Police Sub-Inspectors were killed, while another was injured in a road accident in Nowgam area of Srinagar during the intervening night of August 10-11, officials said on Monday. They said a speeding KIA vehicle bearing No. JK21H-1919 hit a road divider at Tengen Bypass, near Nowgam and went out of [] The post Two Jammu Kashmir Police Sub-Inspectors Killed in Road Accident appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Continuing its intensified inspections across Kashmir, particularly in Srinagar, the Food Safety Department on Sunday clarified that the meat seized during recent raids was halal but substandard, and urged religious leaders not to give the matter a communal or religious angle. Assistant Labour Commissioner Hilal Ahmad Mir said, Today we conducted a checking and [] The post No Religious Angle to Meat Seizures, Says Food Safety Department appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The District Office of the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC), Srinagar, has seized 3.50 metric tonnes of prohibited polythene in a targeted enforcement operation aimed at curbing plastic pollution. The raid, conducted in coordination with local authorities, took place in the Tengpora area following a surprise inspection by the enforcement team. Officials [] The post Pollution Control Committee Seizes 3.5 MT of Banned Polythene appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In the latest UPSC cadre allocation, several candidates from Jammu and Kashmir secured prestigious positions in the All India Services and central Group A services. Iram Choudhary has been selected for the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), marking a significant achievement for the Union Territory. Meanwhile, Mohammad Haris Mir was allotted the Indian Administrative Service [] The post Jammu Kashmirs Iram Choudhary gets IFS in the Latest UPSC Cadre Allocation appeared first on Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: A Special Police Officer (SPO) died after he fell unconscious in south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Sunday. An official said that one SPO, namely Sheeraz Ahmad, a resident of Pulwama posted at DPL Pulwama, fell unconscious, following which he was moved to DH Pulwama. He was immediately rushed to DH Pulwama, where doctors declared [] The post SPO Dies After Falling Unconscious in South Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .