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SRINAGAR: Mild tremors were felt across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir late Wednesday night after a 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. According to seismic data, the earthquake occurred at 11:27 pm (IST). The epicentre was located at 36.53N latitude and 70.47E longitude in Afghanistans Hindu Kush region, at a depth []

SRINAGAR: More than 100 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan, including senior political leaders, former diplomats, academics, journalists, activists and retired officials, have jointly appealed to the Prime Ministers of the two countries to initiate a comprehensive process of dialogue, restore diplomatic relations and revive people-to-people, trade and transport links in South Asia. In a []

J&K Bank crosses the historic Rs 3 trillion business milestone, registering over 20% annual growth as deposits rise 16% and advances surge 25%, reinforcing its strong expansion trajectory

Moosa Qureshi shines with Man of the Match performance as Baramulla keep title hopes alive in KCFL 2026 Eliminator

Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg reviews facilities at Nowgam and Pantha Chowk, says all arrangements are in place for the smooth and safe conduct of the Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3

LG Manoj Sinha reviews preparations for the Amarnath Yatra at Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas ahead of the July 3 pilgrimage

PM says Digital India has transformed public service delivery, accelerated innovation and improved the ease of living for millions

Tariq Ahmed Rather joins the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment as Director (Media & Communications) following his transfer from Akashvani Srinagar

Power supply to remain suspended in several localities for infrastructure upgrades, cable works and transmission line maintenance; Sanoor Kalipora feeder areas to witness phased shutdowns on multiple dates in July

INDIA Bloc allies, other non-NDA parties from J&K to be invited as National Conference intensifies preparations for New Delhi demonstration

Young adults lead Jammu and Kashmir's organ donation movement, with 3,066 donor pledges registered as awareness campaigns gain momentum and India crosses the five-lakh milestone

The minor died on the spot after being struck by a dumper in Vodhpora; police have launched an investigation into the fatal accident

The Directorate of School Education Jammu has announced a two-week summer break for schools in the winter zone, with classes resuming after July 1

BeerwahBudgam bus mishap leaves 25 injured; prompt rescue by residents averts tragedy

Prime minister says doctors are strengthening India's healthcare system while chartered accountants are driving economic growth through transparency and professional excellence.

JK Bank has disbursed over Rs 1,300 crore to 28,400 enterprises under Mission YUVA, strengthening entrepreneurship and employment across Jammu and Kashmir

A dumper, Scorpio and Alto 800 were involved in the crash at Zangam, disrupting traffic before damaged vehicles were cleared from the highway.

Gusty winds up to 60 kmph, heavy rain likely over parts of Jammu division; Srinagar records 35.2C as temperatures stay above normal

Hotels and restaurants get relief as commercial LPG prices fall for the first time this year; household LPG cylinder prices stay unchanged

Accused allegedly manipulated KCC loan limits, misused banking credentials and siphoned off funds while working at J&K Bank branch in Budgam

Anantnag court finds truck driver guilty of murdering a gas tanker driver after a roadside altercation on the Jammu-Srinagar Highway, saying the evidence conclusively established his guilt

Debris from sudden flash flood halts traffic; commuters advised to avoid the route until restoration work is completed

Anshul Garg stresses 24x7 monitoring, real-time information sharing and asks pilgrims to use toll-free helpline for assistance

SRINAGAR: The Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir, has issued a revised traffic advisory for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, notifying convoy schedules and cut-off timings for pilgrims, tourists and non-convoy vehicles. The advisory will remain in force from July 2 to August 28, 2026. According to the advisory, separate movement schedules have been fixed []

SRINAGAR:The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Tuesday formally ordered summer vacation for all government and recognised private schools up to the Higher Secondary level across the Kashmir Division from July 6 to July 19, 2026, following approval from the competent authority. The order, issued under Order No. 243-DSEK of 2026 dated June 30, []

SRINAGAR: A decline in gold prices has brought relief to buyers across Kashmir, especially families purchasing jewellery for weddings as the Valley heads into peak marriage season. The dip has drawn customers back to jewellery markets after months of record-high rates that had dampened demand. Many buyers who had postponed purchases due to soaring prices []

Tourist vehicles will not be allowed to travel between Srinagar and Gulmarg after 5 pm during the Yatra period to ensure smooth movement of pilgrim convoys.

J&K Government appoints 49 dependents of deceased employees under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme, covering eligible cases from 2022 to 2025

Officials discuss convoy movement, inter-agency coordination and traffic measures to ensure safe and seamless pilgrimage

SRINAGAR: The Northern Railway has announced a temporary change in the operation of the Vistadome Special train (04687/04688), which will run only between Banihal and Budgam from July 1 to August 31, 2026, or until further orders, in view of the annual Amarnath Yatra. According to a spokesperson of the Jammu Division of the Northern []

Afreen Ashrafs guide to Kashmirs food culture, from royal wazwan feasts to street stalls, warm kahwa, and home-cooked traditions Kashmir is remembered not only for its mountains, lakes, and scenery, but for the taste it leaves behind. That memory lives in everything from a trami of wazwan to a simple cup of kahwa, every dish []

SRINAGAR: Five passengers were injured after a Jammu-Udhampur passenger bus met with an accident in the Mand area of Udhampur district on Tuesday after its tyre reportedly burst, causing the vehicle to skid off the road and collide with two other vehicles. Officials said the bus, bearing registration number JK02BJ-7488, was on its way from []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has authorised only designated senior officers to interact with the media and conduct official briefings on the Amarnath Yatra 2026, in a move aimed at ensuring the dissemination of authentic and verified information during the annual pilgrimage. According to an order issued by the Tourism Department, Civil Secretariat, the []

SRINAGAR: A United Nations Commission of Inquiry chaired by Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar has accused Israeli authorities and security forces of deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza and the occupied territories, saying the conduct amounts to genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. The report was released in Geneva on June 23, according to the UN. []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq on Tuesday reiterated his call for dialogue between India and Pakistan, saying that if the United States and Iran can engage in talks despite tensions, New Delhi and Islamabad should also pursue dialogue to resolve longstanding issues, including the Kashmir dispute. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporations (JKSRTC) Srinagar-Delhi bus service has remained suspended for more than a month, forcing passengers to rely on private transport operators charging significantly higher fares. Passengers say that the corporations buses have not operated on the route since May 25, leaving regular commuters, including students, traders and patients, []

SRINAGAR: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, VK Birdi, on Tuesday said comprehensive and multi-layered security arrangements have been put in place for the annual Amarnath Yatra, with all security agencies working in close coordination to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the pilgrimage. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Birdi said extensive mock drills []

SRINAGAR: Amid widespread rumours on social media claiming that the Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced summer vacations for schools in Kashmir from July 1, officials on Tuesday clarified that no such decision has been taken and termed the reports as completely false. Senior government officials confirmed that the rumours circulating on various social media []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Traffic Police have announced traffic restrictions and route diversions from July 2 in preparation for the annual Amarnath Yatra to ensure the smooth and safe movement of pilgrims. According to officials, the restrictions have been put in place to manage the expected increase in pilgrim traffic and prevent congestion on key routes []

SRINAGAR: Amid the intense heatwave sweeping across the Valley, the Regional Transport Office (RTO), Kashmir, on Tuesday issued a public advisory urging citizens to refrain from visiting the office premises unless it is absolutely unavoidable. In a bid to ensure public convenience while safeguarding people from the scorching temperatures, the RTO has launched a dedicated []

A year after the Baisaran massacre, authorities readied a 57-day Yatra with tighter security, upgraded infrastructure and record pilgrim registrations, reports Babra Wani A year from the horrifying Baisaran massacre that claimed 26 lives, both authorities and civilians are preparing for Kashmirs largest annual yatra with unprecedented security, expanded infrastructure and digital surveillance. The 57-day []

by Shaista Amin Recurring waterlogging after brief rainfall raises serious questions about Srinagars infrastructure, highlighting the need to prioritise resilience over beautification. A city is not tested on sunny days; it is tested when systems are put under pressure. In Srinagar, unfortunately, it takes only a few minutes of rainfall to expose the cracks beneath []

SRINAGAR:Gurez Valley has entered Jammu and Kashmirs adventure tourism circuit with the launch of a 482-metre zipline at Markote, a move aimed at promoting border tourism and attracting more visitors to the remote north Kashmir destination. The newly developed facility stretches 482 metres with an approximate horizontal span of 453 metres. It features a starting []

SRINAGAR: Anantnag Police on Tuesday arrested an inter-district drug smuggler and recovered 2.613 kilograms of heroin (brown sugar), estimated to be worth around Rs 20 crore in the illicit international market, dealing a significant blow to narcotics trafficking in Jammu and Kashmir. According to a police spokesperson, the recovery was made during routine naka checking []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday prohibited the relocation or removal of stray dogs by individuals, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) and other groups, while issuing fresh guidelines on designated feeding spots and animal welfare in compliance with directions of the Supreme Court. An official from the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department said []

SRINAGAR:A man from Rajouri was found dead after his body was recovered from inside a tent in the Deeri area of south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Monday, officials said. An official said that the man was found hanging from a wooden beam inside the tent, following which police rushed to the spot. He said the []

If youve noticed a receding hairline around your temples, thin patches near your forehead, or small bumps along your scalps edges, your hairstyle might be doing more damage than you realize. Traction alopecia is one of the most preventable forms of hair loss, yet it often goes unnoticed until the damage has already begun. Understanding []

SRINAGAR:The Court of the Principal Sessions Judge, Anantnag, has sentenced Showkat Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Batpora Khanabal, to life imprisonment after convicting him in the 2019 murder of gas tanker driver Naseeb Singh in the Qazigund killing case arising out of FIR No. 09/2019 of Police Station Qazigund. Principal Sessions Judge Tahir Khurshid Raina []

SRINAGAR:Security forces on Monday recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Warpora village of north Kashmirs Sopore. An official said that the joint operation was launched based on specific information received from local residents. The operation was carried out jointly by the Army, the Special Operations Group []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Monday filed a 737-page chargesheet before a designated special court in Srinagar in connection with the 1990 abduction and murder of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat, naming former Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Mohammad Yasin Malik and four others as accused. The chargesheet []