SRINAGAR: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday said to have registered a formal case against the then revenue officers of Nagrota and others for facilitating illegal transfer of a big chunk of State land in favour of the land grabbers. A spokesman in a statement said that ACB Jammu registered a formal case FIR No. 07/2025 [] The post ACB Books Former Tehsildars, Officials for Illegal Land Transfer appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Pakistani Army violated Indian airspace multiple times during the intervening night of May 7 and 8, deploying around 300 to 400 drones to test air defence systems and gather intelligence, officials said on Friday. Addressing a joint briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and security forces, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing [] The post Pakistan Violates Indian Airspace, Launches 300400 Drones Across 36 Locations: Officials appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced that admission tests scheduled for May 10 and 11, 2025 will be rescheduled specifically for students Jammu and Kashmir, while the rest of the candidates will appear for the exams as originally planned. In an official statement, the university stated that the decision has been taken considering the [] The post JMI Reschedules Admission Tests Scheduled on May 10, 11 for Jammu Kashmir Students appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In the remote border village of Hajinar in north Kashmirs Karnah, joy turned into devastation just a day before a young brides wedding. Amid relentless cross-border shelling, Nazir Ahmad Mir watched his years of toil and savings go up in smoke as his home was reduced to rubble. Mir had been preparing for the [] The post In Kashmirs Karnah, Cross-Border Shelling Shatters Brides Dream Wedding appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In response to the recent drone attacks in Jammu, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired an interaction with civil society members to review public safety measures, preparedness, and the need for maintaining communal harmony. Addressing the participants, the Chief Minister urged the public to stay calm, remain vigilant and avoid panic. He appealed [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Reviews Security Measures with Civil Society in Jammu appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday confirmed that a second consecutive blackout is underway in Jammu city, accompanied by the sounding of sirens and intermittent blasts, possibly from heavy artillery fire, amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Blackout in Jammu now. Sirens can be heard across the city. pic.twitter.com/TE0X2LYzQ8 [] The post Blackout in Jammu as Sirens Sound, Blasts Heard: CM Omar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Amid tensions between India and Pakistan, officials have extended the closure of Srinagar, Jammu, and Leh airports till May 14. A senior aviation officer said that the NOTAM for closure of airports has been extended till May 14 in view of the prevailing situation. 24 airports were closed in some northern states, including Jammu [] The post Srinagar, Jammu and Leh Airports to Remain Shut Till May 14 appeared first on Kashmir Life .

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 districts of Kashmir between May 11 and 20, 2025 to facilitate critical infrastructure works, including pole erection, conductor stringing, branch cutting, maintenance, and flyover-related modifications. According to separate [] The post Multiple Areas to Face Power Outages Due to Line Upgrades

SRINAGAR: In view of the impending emergency situation and on the instructions of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre (JPNA), has cancelled all leave for its officers and staff until further notice. The directive, issued by Administrative Officer Ankit Kumar [] The post AIIMS Trauma Centre Cancels All Leave Amid Emergency Alert appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In a major step towards restoring democratic functioning within Kashmirs top industrial body, the Chief Ministers Office has formally intervened to resolve the ongoing election crisis within the Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK). The intervention follows a detailed memorandum submitted on May 6, 2025, by FCIK President Shahid Kamili, supported by 26 [] The post Jammu Kashmir Govt Steps in to Ensure Free, Fair FCIK Elections appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Two persons were killed while another was injured on Friday after a load carrier (Auto) met with an accident near Daksum area of Larnoo in South Kashmirs Anantnag district. As per reports, a load carrier (Auto) lost control and skidded off the road, resulting in the on-spot death of two persons, who were identified [] The post Two Srinagar Residents Killed, One Injured in South Kashmir Road Accident appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: On the directions of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Cabinet Ministers Sakeena Itoo and Javed Ahmad Dar on Friday visited the shelling-affected areas of Baramulla district and frontier town Uri to assess the situation on the ground and ensure swift rehabilitation and medical assistance for victims. The ministers began their visit at Government Medical College [] The post Sakeena Itoo, Javed Dar Visit Shelling-Hit Uri, Baramulla, Review Relief Measures appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to 13 major e-commerce platforms for the listing and sale of wireless communication devicesspecifically walkie-talkieswithout proper regulatory disclosures, licensing, or Equipment Type Approval (ETA), in violation of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. According to the authority, digital marketplaces including Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, OLX, TradeIndia, Facebook, [] The post CCPA Issues Notices to 13 E-Commerce Platform

SRINAGAR: Amid escalating tensions with Pakistan, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked all states and Union Territories to strengthen civil defence under the Civil Defence Act and Rules, 1968. In a letter titled Augmentation of Civil Defence Measures in the States/UTs, the Ministry highlighted Section 11 of the Rules, empowering states to act [] The post Centre Directs States, UTs to Invoke Emergency Powers Under Civil Defence Rules appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Amid the escalating situation between India and Pakistan, the Haj flights from Srinagar International Airport continue to be cancelled for the third consecutive day, while the flight scheduled for Saturday has also been cancelled. The Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee on Friday announced the cancellation of Flight number SG-5210, originally scheduled for May 10, [] The post May 10 Haj Flight Cancelled Amid Escalating Tensions appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar on Friday issued a circular instructing all faculty members currently on leave, except those on maternity or medical leave, to report back to duty immediately. An order issued by the Principal/Dean of GMC Srinagar, Dr Iffat Hassan Shah, reads, Pursuant to the directions issued by the Government, it is [] The post GMC Srinagar Directs Faculty to Resume Duties Immediately appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that Indian Armed Forces are ready to deal with any kind of situation after Pakistan last evening launched a barrage of drone attacks on multiple military installations here. Speaking with reporters after assessing the situation in the Uri sector, LG Sinha said that attempts [] The post Indian Forces Ready for Any Contingency, Says LG Sinha in Uri, Promises New Bunkers appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Vehicular traffic on the JammuSrinagar National Highway has been completely halted following a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall at T2 near Ramban, officials said on Friday. Authorities said that continuous rain overnight led to the landslide, rendering the highway impassable. As a precaution, traffic has been suspended from both the Jammu and Srinagar sides [] The post JammuSrinagar Highway Blocked by Landslide, Traffic Suspended appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended until further notice due to the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan. The decision follows Thursdays mid-match cancellation between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala, after air raid alerts were issued in nearby areas including Jammu and Pathankot. The development comes after India carried out [] The post Ongoing IPL Suspended Due to Cross-Border Tensions appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday appealed to both nations to exercise restraint and step back from the brink of war, warning that the people of Jammu and Kashmir continue to suffer the most in such conflicts. As the threat of war intensifies and the loss of precious [] The post Mirwaiz Calls for Restraint, Collective Prayers Amid India-Pakistan Tensions appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Indian Railways has announced multiple special trains from Jammu and Udhampur to Delhi in response to the current situation. Train number 04612 is scheduled to depart Jammu at 10:45 am, with 12 unreserved and 12 reserved coaches. A 20-coach Vande Bharat rake is also planned to leave Udhampur at 12:45 pm via Jammu and [] The post Special Trains from Jammu, Udhampur to Delhi Announced by Railways appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday accused Pakistan of deliberately escalating border tensions, stating that such provocations would bring no benefit to the neighbouring country. He also praised the Indian defence forces for their swift action in neutralising drone threats targeting civilian areas. Speaking to reporters in Samba, CM Omar said, [] The post Pakistan Escalating Tensions, But It Wont Help Them, Says CM Omar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday appointed Shaleen Kabra, IAS, Financial Commissioner, as the official spokesperson for the Union Territory. According to an official order issued by the Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, It is hereby ordered that Shri Shaleen Kabra, IAS, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Jal Shakti Department, shall be [] The post Shaleen Kabra Appointed as Official Spokesperson for Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the security situation along the IndiaPakistan border and key airports across the country amid the ongoing military conflict between the two nations, sources said. The review came hours after the Border Security Force (BSF) said it had foiled an infiltration attempt along the International Border in Jammu, [] The post Amit Shah Reviews Border, Airport Security Amid Escalation appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday visited Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu to inquire about the well-being of civilians injured in the recent cross-border shelling incidents. Chief Minister interacted with the injured and their families, assuring them of full medical support and necessary assistance. We are praying for their swift recovery [] The post CM Omar Visits Injured Civilians at GMC Jammu appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti broke down in tears on Friday during a press conference in Srinagar, as she appealed for restraint and dialogue between India and Pakistan, citing the rising number of civilian deaths, including children, in the escalating cross-border tensions. Casualties on the borders are regrettable. What is the [] The post Mehbooba Mufti in Tears: Why Are Innocent Children Being Killed? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: With a backpack full of books and dreams, a 21-year-old student from Bandipore sat stranded in a traffic jam on the Srinagar-Jammu highway on Friday, desperate to reach New Delhi for her entrance examination. For hours, she and her mother waited in their vehicle, caught between blocked roads and cancelled flights. We were supposed [] The post Kashmiri Students Fear Missing Crucial Exams as Flights Cancelled, Highway Shut appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah left for Jammu early Friday morning to assess the situation following a failed drone and missile attack by Pakistan on multiple military targets across northern India. Driving to Jammu now to take stock of the situation after last nights failed Pakistani drone attack directed at Jammu city [] The post Omar Abdullah Rushes to Jammu After India Thwarts Drone, Missile Strikes from Pakistan appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A woman was killed while another was injured in cross-border shelling in the Uri area of Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Officials said that a vehicle which was travelling from Razerwani to Baramulla was hit with a shell near Mohura. In this incident, one woman namely Nargis Begum, wife of Basheer [] The post Woman Killed, Another Injured in Shelling Incident in North Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that the ongoing closure of educational institutions across the region will be reviewed on Monday afternoon, depending on the prevailing situation. Monday is anyway a holiday. We will review the decision on Monday afternoon. The situation at the time will determine if the closure [] The post Decision on Further Closure of Educational Institutions to Be Reviewed Monday, Says CM Omar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In view of the prevailing situation and in accordance with directions from the Honble Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), the District Magistrate of Leh has ordered the closure of all government and private schools in the district for the next two days. The order, issued on Thursday, [] The post All Schools in Leh Ordered Shut for Two Days Amid Security Concerns appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: Military installations in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur came under attack late Thursday evening as Pakistani-origin drones and missiles targeted key defence zones along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, the Ministry of Defence has said. In a statement issued via social media, the ministry confirmed, Military stations at Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur were [] The post Pakistani Missiles, Drones Neutralised in Jammu, Udhampur, Says Defence Ministry appeared first on Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: Hospitals across Jammu and Kashmir are on high alert following intense cross-border shelling that has resulted in over a dozen civilian deaths and injured approximately 100 others along the Line of Control (LoC). Health authorities have confirmed that the regions medical infrastructure is fully prepared to manage any further escalation of the conflict. An [] The post Health Infrastructure in Jammu Kashmir Fully Prepared to Tackle Shelling Emergency appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Srinagar Police has initiated legal proceedings against individuals allegedly involved in spreading misinformation and provocative content on social media, amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The activity is believed to be part of a broader effort to disrupt peace and public order in the region. According to credible agencies, certain unidentified persons have [] The post Legal Action Initiated Against Three Amid Tensions: Police appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Amid the prevailing situation, authorities on Thursday said that schools, colleges and universities shall remain closed across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday and Saturday. Minister of Education Sakina Itoo said, Keeping in view the safety of students, all the private and government schools, colleges and universities shall remain closed on Friday and Saturday. Registrar [] The post Schools, Colleges, Universities Shut Across Jammu Kashmir for Two Days appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday issued a public advisory asking citizens to stay indoors and take necessary precautions during the scheduled blackout period. The advisory urges all residents to switch off all types of lights during the blackout and remain inside safe locations. People have also been advised to avoid unnecessary travel or [] The post Jammu Police Urge Public to Stay Indoors During Scheduled Blackout appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In response to the prevailing situation in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the administration has appointed senior IAS and IPS officers as district-level mentors to oversee relief, rescue, and rehabilitation operations. According to the order, the mentors will guide district administrations on a wide range of critical responsibilities, including maintaining public order, [] The post Officers Appointed as District Mentors Across Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) has announced that all classwork will remain suspended on Friday, 9 May 2025, in view of prevailing circumstances. According to a notification issued by the universitys Registrar, all examinations scheduled for the same day have also been postponed. The university has stated that a revised schedule [] The post All Classes, Exams Cancelled at IUST on May 9 appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday directed senior civil and police officials to remain on high alert and deal sternly with any attempts to disturb public order. He also instructed them to take the strongest possible measures to curb fake news and disinformation in Jammu and Kashmir. Chairing a high-level security and preparedness review [] The post Be on Alert: LG Directs Stern Action Against Public Disorder, Disinformation appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) President Farooq Abdullah on Thursday expressed deep anguish over the death of 13 civilians and injuries to many others following intense shelling by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control (LoC), particularly in Poonch district. Speaking during a meeting with party office bearers at Nawa-e-Subha, the party [] The post Farooq Abdullah Condemns Deaths Due to Shelling in Poonch, Urges Party Cadre to Support Victims appeared first on Kashmi

JAMMU: The border district of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir bore the brunt of intense cross-border shelling from Pakistan, with the death toll rising to 10 civilians, including seven men and three women. The victims comprised seven Muslims and three Sikhs, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the attack that devastated several localities along the Line [] The post After Unprecedented Pakistani Shelling, Administration Launches Massive Relief, Restoration Drive in Poonch appeared first on Kash

SRINAGAR: In light of the current situation, Jammu University have postponed the JKSET/LASET Examination 202425, which was scheduled to be held on May 11, 2025 (Sunday) across the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. An official notice issued by the Jammu University Member Secretary (SET) reads, It is hereby notified for the information [] The post JKSET, LASET Exam Postponed Amid Ongoing Situation appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Amid escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, the Awami Ittihad Party (AIP) on Thursday launched a series of dedicated helpline numbers to assist residents living along the Line of Control (LoC) affected by intensified shelling and firing. In a statement, AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said the party has activated support lines [] The post AIP Launches Emergency Helplines for Border Villages Amid LoC Shelling appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday visited Sunderbani area to take stock of the situation as tensions continue to escalate along the India-Pakistan border. DyCM Choudhary, while interacting with displaced families in relief camps, said, We hope that this ongoing conflict will be the last war between India and Pakistan, [] The post Hope This Will Be the Last War, Says DyCM Choudhary During Visit to Relief Camp appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In a high-stakes overnight confrontation, Indias military successfully neutralised a wave of Pakistani drone and missile strikes using its Russian-origin S-400 air defence system, reports appearing in media said. In quick retaliation on Thursday morning, Israeli-made HARPY drones were sent to disable radar systems deep inside Pakistan, including a key air defence installation in [] The post Operation Sindoor: India Thwarts Drone-Missile Barrage with S-400 System, Responded with HARPY D

SRINAGAR: Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, a soldier of the 5-Field Regiment, was among the 13 persons killed in heavy Pakistani shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. As per media reports, Kumar, 32, hailed from a village in Haryanas Palwal district. He joined the Army [] The post Haryana Soldier Among 13 Killed in Pak Shelling Along LoC appeared first on Kashmir Life .

NEW DELHI:In a sharp escalation following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Armed Forces on Thursday morning launched targeted strikes on Pakistani air defence radars and systems, including the neutralisation of an installation in Lahore, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. The strike follows what India described as a measured, non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible military [] The post Indian Drones Target Pakistani Air Defence Systems in Lahore appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A civilian identified as Qari Mohammad Iqbal, a teacher at Jamia Zia-ul-Uloom in Poonch and resident of Baila, was killed in cross-border shelling from Pakistan on Tuesday, local officials confirmed. The incident occurred amid fresh hostilities along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district. However, outrage has erupted on social media [] The post Poonch Seminary Teacher Killed in Pakistani Shelling, Dubbed Terrorist by News Channels appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Government of India on Thursday held an all-party meeting to brief political leaders on Operation Sindoor, a series of missile strikes carried out by Indian armed forces targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians. The meeting, chaired by Defence [] The post Centre Briefs Parties on Operation Sindoor, Gets Wide Support appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: An unexploded shell was found on Thursday in the Dakhi area of Mendhar in Poonch district. Officials said that the shell was discovered by locals this morning amid ongoing shelling by the Pakistani army. The locals informed the police about its presence. Police and security forces reached the spot soon after. Efforts are underway [] The post Unexploded Shell Found in Poonch Amid Cross-Border Shelling appeared first on Kashmir Life .