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Passenger Bus Catches Fire on JammuSrinagar National Highway

SRINAGAR: A major tragedy was averted on Thursday after a passenger bus caught fire on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near the Karol area of Ramban district. According to officials, the incident occurred while the bus was travelling on the highway when flames suddenly erupted from the vehicle, triggering panic among passengers. The driver immediately stopped []

16 Jul 2026 5:14 pm
Jammu Kashmir HC Quashes Defamation Case Against Times Group MD, Says Wrongly Identifying Engineer as Soldier is Not Defamatory

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has quashed criminal defamation proceedings against Vineet Jain, Managing Director of Bennett, Coleman and Co. Ltd., holding that a Managing Director cannot be prosecuted for a newspapers publication in the absence of specific allegations linking him to editorial decisions. The court also ruled that mistakenly identifying an []

16 Jul 2026 5:09 pm
Court Grants Farooq Abdullah Passport NOC, Says Foreign Travel Requires Prior Permission

Additional Sessions Court issues NOC for one-year passport renewal in JKCA funds case, clarifies order does not permit foreign travel without prior approval from the trial court

16 Jul 2026 5:06 pm
South Kashmir: Police Attach House Worth Rs 23.79 Lakh in Narcotics Case

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Shopian district on Thursday attached a residential house worth Rs 23,79,669 belonging to an alleged drug trafficker in connection with a narcotics case, officials said. According to officials, the attached property belongs to Abdul Hamid Thoker, son of Abdul Raheem Thoker, a resident of Nusipora Keegam, and was identified during []

16 Jul 2026 5:05 pm
Chinar Book Festival to Begin in Srinagar on July 18

SRINAGAR: The third edition of the Chinar Book Festival will begin in Srinagar on July 18, bringing together readers, writers, publishers and artists from across the country for a nine-day literary and cultural event, organisers announced on Thursday. Organised by the National Book Trust (NBT) under the Ministry of Education, the festival will be held []

16 Jul 2026 4:57 pm
Jammu Kashmir High Court Revises Procedure for Constitution of Special Benches

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has revised the procedure governing the constitution and sittings of Special Benches, directing that such benches, when constituted in addition to the regular roster benches, shall ordinarily convene during the second half of Friday on their first date of sitting. The directions have been issued through []

16 Jul 2026 4:44 pm
Jammu Kashmir: Govt Railway Police Orders Transfer of 11 Officers

SRINAGAR: The Government Railway Police (GRP) Katra has ordered a reshuffle of 11 officers, including Inspectors and Sub-Inspectors, and appointed three Additional Station House Officers (SHOs) with immediate effect in the interest of administration and the smooth functioning of the force. The transfers were ordered by Senior Superintendent of Police, Railways Katra, Sanjay Kumar Kotwal, []

16 Jul 2026 4:29 pm
Dont Come to Offer Condolences if You Want to Do Politics: CM Omar

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said political leaders should not use condolence visits as a platform for politics, saying those who come to offer condolences to his family on Mustafa Kamals demise should refrain from making political statements outside. Speaking to reporters, CM Omar said those who wish to do politics need not []

16 Jul 2026 4:17 pm
NCs Jantar Mantar Protest Wont Restore Statehood: Darakhshan Andrabi

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi on Thursday said the National Conferences (NC) scheduled protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20 would not restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Instead, she described it as an attempt by the NC to divert peoples attention from its failures. Statehood will not return through a []

16 Jul 2026 4:06 pm
Heavy Rainfall Likely Across Jammu Kashmir From July 19: Director MeT

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Department Srinagar (MeT) has forecast a fresh spell of widespread rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir from July 19, with peak weather activity expected on July 21 and 22, while warning of heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides and waterlogging in vulnerable areas. Director MeT, Mukhtar Ahmad said that the weather is expected to []

16 Jul 2026 3:55 pm
Amarnath Yatra: Fresh Batch of 5,201 Pilgrims Leaves Jammu for Holy Cave Shrine

SRINAGAR: The 15th batch of pilgrims undertaking the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 departed from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu during the early hours of Thursday under multi-layer security arrangements, officials said. A total of 5,201 pilgrims left for the twin base camps in Kashmir in a convoy of 191 vehicles. Of []

16 Jul 2026 10:01 am
Jammu Kashmir: Admin Retrieves Eight Kanals of State Land from Alleged Drug Peddler

SRINAGAR: The District Administration, in coordination with Chenani Police, has retrieved eight kanals of prime state land from the possession of a known drug peddler in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan. Officials said the land, measuring eight kanals under Khasra No. 315, is situated []

16 Jul 2026 9:31 am
Former Jammu Kashmir Governor Urges Sonam Wangchuk to End Indefinite Hunger Strike

SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Karan Singh on Thursday appealed to Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike, expressing concern over his deteriorating health. In a statement issued from New Delhi, Karan Singh urged Wangchuk to resume a normal diet, warning that continuing the prolonged fast could endanger his life. Wangchuk []

16 Jul 2026 8:22 am
Ladakh Ships First Fresh Apricot Consignment to UAE, Targets 1,000 MT Exports This Season

SRINAGAR: Ladakh on Wednesday exported its first consignment of fresh apricots to the United Arab Emirates, marking the start of what the administration says will be the regions largest-ever international export programme for the fruit. A five-metric-tonne shipment of fresh apricots was flagged off by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. The export follows a memorandum []

16 Jul 2026 12:56 am
Nine Killed as Clashes Escalate in PoK Ahead of Elections, Toll Touches 28

SRINAGAR: At least nine people, including a police officer and a paramilitary personnel, were killed in fresh clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), as unrest over political representation intensified ahead of the July 27 legislative elections. The violence erupted on Tuesday in the Poonch region, where supporters of the banned Jammu []

16 Jul 2026 12:31 am
Stray Dog Menace Leaves Nearly Three Dozen Injured in Budgam in Two Days

Over 20 dog-bite cases reported at SDH Chadoora alone as residents demand urgent action to curb rising attacks

15 Jul 2026 11:11 pm
Three Nepal-Origin Accused Held in Ladakh Theft Case

SRINAGAR: Police in Ladakh have solved a major burglary case within 72 hours of its reporting by arresting three accused and recovering the entire stolen property, including premium smartphones and cash, officials said on Wednesday. The case relates to a burglary at Mobile Planet, a mobile phone outlet located at Japa Complex near the Old []

15 Jul 2026 10:21 pm
SKUAST-K Distributes 300 Poultry Chicks To Tribal Farmers In Budgam Under ICAR Project

Backyard poultry initiative aims to boost rural livelihoods, nutrition and organic egg production among tribal families

15 Jul 2026 10:13 pm
J&K Sets Target of 3.64 Lakh Lakhpati Didis by 2029, RDD Pushes Mission-Mode Convergence

2.40 lakh SHG women have already crossed Rs 1 lakh annual household income; departments asked to prepare convergence plans and expand livelihood opportunities

15 Jul 2026 10:06 pm
All Seven Platforms Now Operational At Jammu Tawi Railway Station

New platforms 6 and 7 commissioned under redevelopment project; railway says move will ease congestion, improve train handling capacity

15 Jul 2026 9:20 pm
Jammu Kashmir: Govt Approves Career Advancement of 786 Assistant Professors, Librarians, PTIs

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday announced that the government has approved the placement of 786 Assistant Professors, Librarians and Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) to Academic Pay Level-11 (Academic Grade Pay Rs 7,000) under the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS). Delighted to share that we have approved the placement of 786 Assistant []

15 Jul 2026 9:18 pm
Kashmir University Announces Summer Vacation for Affiliated Private Colleges from July 21

SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmir has announced summer vacation for all affiliated private colleges in the Kashmir Division from July 21 to August 2, 2026. According to the university, the vacation will be observed by all affiliated private colleges across the Kashmir Division during the notified period. The university, however, directed that members of the []

15 Jul 2026 9:08 pm
Jammu Kashmir Govt Mandates Strict Enforcement of Solid Waste Management Rules Across Public Offices

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed the immediate and strict implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 across all government offices, departments and public sector undertakings in the Union Territory. In a circular issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) on July 15, 2026, the government instructed all Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, []

15 Jul 2026 9:03 pm
AI Should Strengthen Human Potential, Not Replace It: LG Sinha

Lieutenant Governor says AI is transforming jobs, education and governance, urges rapid reskilling, ethical innovation and safeguards against deepfakes

15 Jul 2026 8:51 pm
Rain To Intensify Across J&K From July 18, IMD Warns Of Flash Floods, Landslides

Kashmir likely to witness thunderstorms and gusty winds; landslides, mudslides and shooting stones feared in vulnerable areas

15 Jul 2026 4:44 pm
PDPs Waheed Para Slams Delay in Road Macadamisation, Seeks Immediate Govt Action

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and Pulwama MLA Waheed Ur Rahman Para on Wednesday criticised the Jammu and Kashmir Government over the delay in road macadamisation, alleging that public suffering had intensified despite thousands of crores being allocated to the Roads and Buildings (R and B) Department. Thousands of crores have been allocated to []

15 Jul 2026 4:38 pm
Mirwaiz Expresses Deep Concern Over Unrest Across LoC

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq on Wednesday expressed deep anguish over the reported deaths of civilians and police personnel in the continuing unrest across the Line of Control (LoC), particularly in Rawalakot and Poonch, and urged the Government of Pakistan, local authorities and protesters to restore peace through dialogue. Deeply saddened and pained by []

15 Jul 2026 4:30 pm
Red Fort Closed to Public from July 15 to August 15

SRINAGAR: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has ordered the closure of the Red Fort to the public from July 15 to August 15, 2026, in view of preparations and security arrangements for the Independence Day celebrations. The order, issued by the ASI on July 9, stated that the monument will remain closed to all []

15 Jul 2026 4:13 pm
How Srinagars Building Bylaws Penalise Small Property Owners?

by Faisal Kawoosa AI simulations expose hidden inequities in Srinagars new building bylaws, demonstrating why predictive policy testing should precede implementation. As a data analyst, my everyday workspace is built around system architectures, algorithmic validation, and combinatorial verification. I am not a town planner, an urban designer, or a civil engineer. However, what I know []

15 Jul 2026 4:05 pm
Jammu Kashmir HC Refuses to Quash Cheque Bounce Case

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has refused to quash criminal proceedings in a 14-year-old cheque dishonour case, holding that an accused who participates in the trial without objection cannot challenge the order taking cognisance at the stage of final arguments on the ground that the magistrate failed to conduct a mandatory []

15 Jul 2026 4:02 pm
LG Manoj Sinha Reviews Amarnath Yatra Arrangements at Bhagwati Nagar

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday reviewed the facilities and services at the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, stating that the pilgrimage has crossed the three lakh pilgrim mark in just 12 days and directing officials to ensure seamless arrangements for devotees. During his visit, the []

15 Jul 2026 3:53 pm
Jammu Kashmir HC Orders Immediate Supply of Life-Saving Haemophilia Drugs at GMC Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Taking serious note of an acute shortage of life-saving anti-haemophilia medicines at Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the authorities to immediately restore the supply of Factor-VIII and Emicizumab, observing that no haemophilia patient should suffer for want of these essential medicines. The court []

15 Jul 2026 3:42 pm
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rising West Asia Tensions

SRINAGAR: Gold prices declined by Rs 983 to Rs 1,41,274 per 10 grams in futures trade on Wednesday as uncertainty surrounding the situation in West Asia weighed on investor sentiment. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for August delivery fell by Rs 983, or 0.69 per cent, to Rs 1,41,274 per 10 grams, []

15 Jul 2026 3:29 pm
Jammu Kashmir HC Quashes PSA Detention of Alleged Illegal Miner, Says Sand Extraction Offence is Not Public Order Threat

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the preventive detention of an Anantnag resident booked under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA) for alleged repeated illegal sand extraction, holding that violations of mining laws and related criminal offences, however serious, do not by themselves constitute activities prejudicial to the []

15 Jul 2026 3:16 pm
Jammu Kashmir High Court Nominates 40 Judicial Officers for Civil Judges Training Programme

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has officially nominated forty judicial officers from the 2020 batch to participate in an upcoming Pre-Appointment Induction Training Programme for Civil Judges (Junior Division). According to an official order issued by the Office of the Registrar General at Srinagar under order number 1050 of 2026/RG, the []

15 Jul 2026 10:00 am
FDA Shuts Two Paneer Manufacturing Units in South Kashmir Over Food Safety Violations

SRINAGAR: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu and Kashmir, has ordered the immediate closure of two paneer manufacturing units in south Kashmirs Pulwama district after inspections revealed serious violations of food safety and hygiene regulations, officials said. The action was taken following a specific complaint, which led a team of Food Safety Officers to []

15 Jul 2026 9:46 am
Former Sarpanch Killed After Boulder Hits Car on Jammu-Srinagar Highway

SRINAGAR: A former sarpanch was killed after a boulder rolled down a hillside and struck his car on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district on Wednesday, police said. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Iqbal Tantray, former sarpanch of Seri village in Ramban district. According to police, the incident occurred near Trishul Morh while []

15 Jul 2026 9:29 am
Amarnath Yatra: 14th Batch of 6,251 Pilgrims Departs for Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The 14th batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu in the early hours of Wednesday, with 6,251 devotees departing for the twin base camps of Baltal and Pahalgam under multi-layer security arrangements. According to the Joint Police Control Room (JPCR), 2,985 pilgrims proceeded via the shorter Baltal route, []

15 Jul 2026 9:00 am
Militant Hideout Busted in Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A joint search operation by security forces led to the busting of a militant hideout in Garha, Sawjian sector of Mandi tehsil in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, an official said on Wednesday. Officials said that during the operation, forces recovered 246 rounds of PIKA rifle ammunition that were hidden inside the hideout. []

15 Jul 2026 8:46 am
Mistaken identity: Family takes wrong body for cremation, missing youth calls to say hes alive

Body returned to GMC mortuary after missing man contacts relatives; police restart identification process

15 Jul 2026 12:19 am
Only 2,300 Apply for Hajj-2027 Against 8,000-Seat Quota in J&K

Haj Committee appeals to eligible pilgrims to apply before July 20 as response remains far below expectations

14 Jul 2026 11:28 pm
J&K Records Flurry of Cloudbursts, 15 Incidents in First 14 Days of July

Flash floods, landslides and mudslides wreak havoc across several districts as experts warn of rising climate vulnerability in the Himalayas

14 Jul 2026 10:39 pm
Jammu Kashmir Govt Declares Leprosy a Notifiable Disease, Mandatory Reporting Ordered Across UT

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has declared leprosy a notifiable disease across the Union Territory with immediate effect, making it mandatory for all government and private healthcare institutions to report every diagnosed case to the designated health authorities. The decision, approved on the orders of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, was notified by the Health []

14 Jul 2026 10:01 pm
Srinagar Hosts Indian Soft Tennis Teams National Camp Ahead of 2026 Asian Games

Month-long training camp at Gindun Sports Stadium to prepare national squad for Japan Asiad

14 Jul 2026 9:54 pm
Jammu Kashmir High Court Reconstitutes Existing Committees of Judges

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has issued Order No. 1067 of 2026/RG, announcing the comprehensive reconstitution of the Honourable Judges Committees as part of a significant administrative overhaul. The extensive restructuring has been authorised by the Honourable Chief Justice (A) of the High Court, who also reserves the power to assign []

14 Jul 2026 9:39 pm
Jammu Kashmir Govt Reshuffles Agriculture Production Department, Assigns New Charges

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a fresh administrative reshuffle in the Agriculture Production Department, assigning new charges to officers with immediate effect in the interest of administration. According to Government Order No. 318-JK (APD) of 2026, dated July 14, 2026, a total of 27 high-ranking officers have been given new postings and []

14 Jul 2026 9:18 pm
FDA Steps Up Food Safety Checks in Srinagar, Gulmarg; 44 Samples Sent for Testing

12 food business operators fined Rs 17,000 for hygiene violations during special inspection drive

14 Jul 2026 9:02 pm
Jammu Kashmir: Govt Releases Draft Engineering Recruitment Rules, Invites Objections

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmirs Jal Shakti Department has formally issued a public notice inviting objections to the proposed draft of the Jammu and Kashmir Engineering (Gazetted) Service Recruitment Rules. Issued on July 13, 2026 by Hitesh Gupta, Additional Secretary to the Government, the notification gives all concerned stakeholders a strict seven-day window []

14 Jul 2026 8:58 pm
Mehbooba Mufti, PDP Leaders Mourn Demise of NC Veteran Dr Mustafa Kamal

Party calls former minister's death a major loss to J&K politics, extends condolences to Abdullah family

14 Jul 2026 8:44 pm
57 Drinking Water Schemes Still Defunct After Pahalgam Cloudburst

SRINAGAR: More than two-thirds of the drinking water supply schemes damaged by the recent cloudburst in the Awoora-Pahalgam belt continue to remain defunct, leaving thousands of consumers across south Kashmir dependent on water tankers as authorities struggle to restore the flood-ravaged infrastructure. The cloudburst and the ensuing flash floods crippled 79 drinking water supply schemes []

14 Jul 2026 5:04 pm