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SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the preventive detention of a Rajouri resident under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, holding that the detention order was passed mechanically, without recording compelling reasons as to why ordinary legal measures were inadequate. Justice Rajesh []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has placed its president, Javid Ahmad Kitab, under interim suspension, barring him from exercising any powers or responsibilities attached to the office pending further proceedings under the Associations Constitution. According to a public notice issued by the JKCA, the interim suspension has been effected pursuant to a []

SRINAGAR: A fresh stray dog attack in the Faqir Gujree area of Dara on the outskirts of Srinagar has once again brought the growing stray dog crisis in Kashmir into sharp focus, with residents accusing the administration of failing to protect citizens despite repeated incidents across the Valley. Videos circulating on social media purportedly show []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the release of land acquisition compensation to a Baramulla woman whose name is reflected in the revenue records, while directing that she furnish a bank guarantee equivalent to half of the compensation amount to safeguard the claims of rival legal heirs pending adjudication []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that family courts must make a sincere effort at reconciliation and mediation at the very inception of matrimonial disputes before directing parties to file written objections, observing that compelling spouses to exchange allegations at the outset only deepens the marital rift. Justice Rahul []

SRINAGAR: The Agriculture Department on Saturday seized 235 kilograms of a pesticide suspected of violating regulatory standards during a surprise inspection of pesticide dealers in Shopian as part of its ongoing drive against substandard and unauthorised agricultural inputs. The inspection, led by Director Agriculture Kashmir, involved a detailed examination of pesticide stocks and records maintained []

SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu, on Saturday registered a corruption case against an Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) and a Senior Assistant for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000 from a complainant for processing a boiler inspection case. An ACB spokesperson said that an FIR has been registered at Police Station ACB []

SRINAGAR: A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted the Kashmir Valley on Saturday morning, triggering panic among residents, though there were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage, officials said. According to the Meteorological Department, the earthquake struck at 7:04:51 am IST and was felt across Srinagar and several other districts []

SRINAGAR: The Allahabad High Court has upheld the conviction of a man in a 1982 rape case, rejected his plea for release on probation despite the appeal remaining pending for over four decades, and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 to be paid as compensation to the victim, holding that the trial court had committed []

SRINAGAR: Baramulla Police on Saturday dismissed as false reports circulating on social media claiming that Army personnel were injured at Asha Post in the Gulmarg sector and warned of strict action against those spreading misinformation. A spokesperson said the police clarified that no Army personnel had sustained any injuries at Asha Post and that the []

SRINAGAR: Two persons were killed and four others injured after a vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in the Bhaderwah area of Doda district on Saturday, officials said. As per a report in the Daily Excelsior, the incident took place near Basti village in Bhaderwah when the driver lost control []

SRINAGAR: In preparation for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra 2026, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Pahalgam, has issued a circular introducing immediate traffic management measures aimed at easing congestion and ensuring the smooth movement of pilgrims, tourists and local commuters in the hill resort. According to the circular issued by SDM Pahalgam Amit Gupta (IAS), all hotels []

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday filed a supplementary chargesheet against three more accused, including an absconding doctor alleged to be a principal conspirator, in connection with the November 2025 Red Fort car bomb blast that left 11 people dead. According to an official statement, the supplementary chargesheet was filed before the NIA []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Saturday said its Special General Meeting (SGM) had declared all orders, notifications, resolutions and communications issued by the Associations Honorary Secretary since May 21 as null and void, while reaffirming the leadership of President Javid Ahmad Kitab. According to a statement issued by the JKCA, the []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq on Saturday called for a revival of moral, spiritual and social values, saying the message of Youm-e-Ashoora and the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) remains a timeless guide for building a just and compassionate society. Addressing a large gathering at Astan-e-Aaliya Alam Sahib in Narwara on the occasion []

SRINAGAR: Former Sadr-e-Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir Dr Karan Singh on Saturday reiterated his demand for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, saying the Centre had already made a commitment and should fulfil its promise. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an Interfaith Dialogue at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Dr []

SRINAGAR: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen NS Raja Subramani on Friday began his maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir since assuming office, reviewing the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Jammu region, while Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi conducted a review of the situation along the Line of []

SRINAGAR: Asserting that Indias civilisational identity is rooted in inclusivity and respect for all faiths, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the country has never imposed any religion on others or asked anyone to renounce their faith. Instead, he said, India has always welcomed people of different beliefs with the message: []

SRINAGAR: The Drug Control Department, Anantnag, in coordination with the Police Department, on Saturday sealed a medical shop, identified as Waseem Medicate, at Brakpora in Anantnag district after detecting serious violations in the maintenance of records for Schedule H1 medicines. Official sources said that a joint inspection team conducted a comprehensive inspection drive across various []

SRINAGAR: Two residential houses were damaged in a fire that broke out in the Tabardar Mohalla area of Khanyar in Srinagar during the early hours of Saturday, officials of the Fire and Emergency Services (F and ES) said. According to F and ES Kashmir, the State Fire Control Room at Batamaloo received information about the []

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met the Bihar Assembly Speaker and Himachal Pradesh Education Minister, discussing inter-governmental cooperation, legislative exchange and collaboration in the education sector

by Mir Rameez Raja SRINAGAR:A researcher from Jammu and Kashmir has played a lead role in identifying a previously undescribed cellular process that may explain how the brain ages and grows vulnerable to neurodegenerative disease. Dr Nawab John Dar, a postdoctoral researcher at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, California, is the []

DGP Nalin Prabhat reviews security and logistical preparedness, directs agencies to strengthen coordination, surveillance and traffic management for the smooth and incident-free conduct of the annual pilgrimage

Three major transmission projects will connect Zanskar and Nubra to the power grid by September, expanding reliable electricity access across remote border areas of Ladakh

Thousands joined Ashura processions across Kashmir as Youm-e-Ashura was observed peacefully under tight security, with leaders paying homage to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS)

Pakistani national detained near the Line of Control in Poonch during routine surveillance; questioning is underway

Multi-agency disaster preparedness drill held at Nunwan, with simultaneous exercises at Sheshnag and Panchtarni, ahead of the Amarnath Yatra

Rejecting Mehbooba Mufti's claim of 25,000 backdoor appointments, Omar Abdullah says the government will place the full facts before the public soon

A secret ballot among 773 AIP delegates overwhelmingly backed Engineer Rashid's continuation as Baramulla MP, with the party saying it will convey the outcome to him through his legal team

Montenegrin police, in coordination with the FBI, arrested an Iranian national wanted by US authorities for allegedly orchestrating cyberattacks that caused an estimated $3.4 billion in damages. He now faces extradition proceedings to the United States

Experts warn of worsening ecological crisis as melting glaciers, shrinking wetlands and illegal mining threaten Jammu and Kashmir's fragile environment

Action thriller featuring Ajay Devgn draws on Kashmir unrest backdrop; teaser triggers online debate over its theme and dialogue

Government officially identifies six Armed Forces personnel killed during Operation Sindoor; names inscribed at the National War Memorial more than a year after the operation

Rainfall activity to continue across Jammu and Kashmir over the next five days; MeT advises caution in landslide-prone areas

The newly inaugurated Centre of Excellence at Srihama will promote lavender and aromatic crop cultivation through modern technology, research and farmer training to boost incomes and strengthen sustainable agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir

Chief Minister says Imam Hussain's (A.S.) martyrdom remains an eternal symbol of courage, truth and unwavering commitment to justice

As wild animal attacks surge across Jammu and Kashmir, 278 deaths and thousands of injuries over two decades, survivors face not just trauma but financial ruin, reports Asrar Syeed Shaheena no longer visits her family orchard in Ganderbal. She has been attacked there twice by a black Himalayan bear, and the second time, she may []

Highlighting extensive infrastructure and technology-driven improvements, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha says the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is poised to emerge as a leading global spiritual tourism destination

by Dr Suheel Rasool Mir How Gurez Valleys centuries-old farming and livestock traditions are adapting to tourism, development and a rapidly changing landscape. Gurez Valley, popularly known as go-hara (cow pasture), serves as a guardian of the ancient and rich Dard-Shina heritage, providing a nurturing environment for age-old, unique customs, rituals, and traditions. It is []

SKUAST-Kashmir has secured a Government of India patent for an automated smart anti-hail net system designed to protect orchards from climate-induced crop damage, while achieving a milestone of 125 patents as it advances agricultural innovation and technology commercialisation

Srinagar Police has urged the public to observe Muharram processions peacefully, follow designated routes, cooperate with authorities, and refrain from any activity that could disturb law and order or communal harmony

SRINAGAR: At least six workers were injured on Thursday after a shuttering collapsed during concreting work on an under-construction Vehicle Overpass (VOP) on the Baramulla Bypass project at Cheradari in north Kashmir. Officials said that the incident occurred at Chainage 57+735 on the New Bypass alignment while slab concreting was in progress. The injured workers []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday alleged that around 25,000 backdoor appointments had been made in Jammu and Kashmir during the 25-month tenure of the National Conference (NC)-led government, claiming that vacancies in government departments were filled through private outsourcing agencies without transparency and outside the established recruitment process. Mehbooba alleged []

SRINAGAR: As the clock approaches 4 pm, hundreds of black-clad mourners begin a solemn journey into the interiors of Dal Lake, making their way towards one of Kashmirs most unique Muharram processions. Far from the bustling boulevard and the lakes tourist hotspots, the centuries-old tradition unfolds in Kand Mohalla, where devotees gather every year on []

SRINAGAR: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu and Kashmir, has seized 91 cases of suspected counterfeit Verka ghee weighing around 1,092 kg and valued at approximately Rs 6.61 lakh during inspections carried out in Jammu and Srinagar following a specific complaint. An investigation has been launched to ascertain the source and authenticity of the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Governments General Administration Department (GAD), Vigilance, on Thursday extended the deadline for submission of Annual Property Returns (APR) on the Property Return System (PRS) Portal by seven days, providing a final opportunity to employees who failed to file their returns within the prescribed timeline. According to a notification issued by []

SRINAGAR:A 70-year-old woman was killed after being hit by an unidentified vehicle near the Merak Shah Shrine in the Shalimar area of Srinagar on Thursday. According to officials, the accident occurred when an unidentified vehicle struck the woman and fled the scene. Local residents immediately rushed to her aid and shifted her to the Primary []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday said the government will review the issue of summer vacations in schools in July and take an appropriate decision after assessing the prevailing weather conditions. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Itoo said that the concerned authorities would discuss the matter of summer vacations before any []

SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has secured the fourth rank nationally in the Agriculture and Horticulture University category in the International Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) University Rankings 2026. The university was ranked behind the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, and Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, []

SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday filed a chargesheet against a former Executive Engineer and a former Storekeeper of the then PHE (Hydraulic) Division, Bandipora, for their alleged involvement in the embezzlement and misappropriation of government store material worth more than Rs 2.13 crore. According to an ACB statement, the chargesheet was filed before []