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US Embassies Across Middle East Issue Security Alerts as Tensions With Iran Escalate

SRINAGAR: US embassies across several Middle Eastern countries on Saturday advised American citizens to avoid non-essential travel, exercise heightened vigilance and be prepared for possible departures, citing the potential for unforeseen escalation in the conflict with Iran. In a security alert, the US Embassy in Jordan warned that Americans in the region should be prepared []

1 Aug 2026 11:41 pm
Well Hit Iran Very Hard: Trump Warns Amid Reports of Fresh US Strikes

SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that the United States would hit Iran very hard, amid media reports that his administration is considering a fresh round of military strikes that could begin as early as this weekend and potentially target the countrys energy infrastructure. Speaking during a cabinet meeting at the Camp David []

1 Aug 2026 11:16 pm
Cloudburst Triggers Flash Floods in Ladakhs Minamarg

SRINAGAR: A cloudburst near Mina-2 in Minamarg, in Ladakhs Drass sector, triggered flash floods and landslides on Friday evening, affecting four temporary shelters of Bakerwal families and forcing the temporary suspension of traffic on the Drass-Srinagar National Highway, officials said. Police said around 20 members of Bakerwal families living in temporary shelters (deras) opposite Police []

1 Aug 2026 11:03 pm
Kashmirs MMA Sensation Owais Yaqoob Faces Undefeated Bulgarian in BRAVE CF 107

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmirs rising mixed martial arts (MMA) sensation Owais Yaqoob is all set to take on the toughest challenge of his professional career when he locks horns with undefeated Bulgarian fighter Delyan Georgiev at BRAVE Combat Federation 107 in Burgas, Bulgaria, on Saturday night. The highly anticipated 68-kilogram catchweight contest at Arena Burgas []

1 Aug 2026 10:51 pm
SKUAST-K to Set up 50-kW Agrivoltaics Pilot in Kashmir to Combine Farming and Solar Power

SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) is set to establish a 50-kW agrivoltaics research pilot at its Shalimar campus in collaboration with the Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), in a move aimed at testing how agricultural production and solar power generation can coexist on the same []

1 Aug 2026 10:40 pm
Banks in Jammu Kashmir Advance Rs 84,384 Cr in 2025-26

SRINAGAR: Banks operating in Jammu and Kashmir disbursed Rs 84,384 crore to 19.37 lakh beneficiaries during 2025-26, exceeding the annual credit target by 8 per cent, even as the government raised concerns over the Union Territorys low credit-deposit ratio and weak lending in some key sectors. The figures were reviewed at the 19th meeting of []

1 Aug 2026 10:33 pm
NH-44 Closure: Northern Railway Operates Special Trains for 2,200 Passengers

SRINAGAR: Northern Railway on Saturday operated three special trains in Jammu and Kashmir, transporting around 2,200 passengers stranded due to the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) for more than 24 hours. Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu, Uchit Singhal said two special trains were operated between Budgam and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) Railway []

1 Aug 2026 10:22 pm
Engineers Push for Sustainable Urban Drainage Plan for Srinagar

SRINAGAR: The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu and Kashmir State Centre (IEI-JKSC), on Saturday held a panel discussion on strengthening Srinagars urban drainage infrastructure, with experts calling for integrated planning, climate-resilient infrastructure and improved institutional coordination to tackle flooding and waterlogging. The organisers said the recommendations emerging from the deliberations would be compiled into a []

1 Aug 2026 10:15 pm
Over Rs 30.66 Lakh Released to Workers Under Employees Compensation Act in Kupwara

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, on Saturday disbursed more than Rs 30.66 lakh in labour compensation to beneficiaries in two separate cases under Section 4 of the Employees Compensation Act, reaffirming the district administrations commitment to protecting workers rights and welfare. The compensation cheques, amounting to Rs 15,37,704 and Rs 15,28,875, were handed over []

1 Aug 2026 9:52 pm
IMD Forecasts Intermittent Rain Across Jammu Kashmir Till August 7

SRINAGAR: Intermittent spells of rain and thundershowers are expected across Jammu and Kashmir until August 7, with heavy showers likely in parts of the Jammu region and a continued risk of cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides in vulnerable hilly areas, according to the latest weather forecast. The forecast indicates that while rain and thunderstorms are []

1 Aug 2026 5:11 pm
Ladakh Pashmina Growers Seek Direct Market Access as Over 100 Buyers Join Srinagar Meet

SRINAGAR: More than 100 buyers, exporters, traders and business representatives from Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country participated in a BuyerSeller Meet here on Friday aimed at creating direct market linkages between Ladakhs Pashmina growers and the wider industry. The event, organised by the Cooperatives Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh []

1 Aug 2026 5:00 pm
North Kashmir: Seven-Year-Old Dies After Landslide Hits School

SRINAGAR: A seven-year-old student was killed after being struck by a landslide inside the premises of a private school in the Mawer area of Handwara on Saturday, officials said. Officials said the deceased has been identified as Rehan Ahmad Dar (7), son of Reyaz Ahmad Dar, a resident of Khudi Mawer and a student of []

1 Aug 2026 4:41 pm
Army Land Adjoining Jammu University to be Handed Over to Jammu Kashmir After 53 years

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Defence has sanctioned the transfer of 147 kanals and 11 marlas of land at Rakh Bahu, adjoining the University of Jammus main campus, to the Jammu and Kashmir administration, paving the way for a major expansion of the universitys academic and infrastructure facilities. The land, which has remained under Army occupation []

1 Aug 2026 4:35 pm
Cows Electrocuted in Two Incidents in Khimber, Villagers Blame KPDCL Negligence

SRINAGAR: At least two incidents of cattle being electrocuted have been reported from Khimber area of Srinagar, with villagers alleging that negligence by the Power Development Department (PDD) has put grazing cattle at risk. The latest incident took place on Saturday morning in Tukray Bagh, Khimber, along the road leading to Takiya Sang Rishi, where []

1 Aug 2026 4:17 pm
Farooq Abdullah Questions Kulgam Killings, Demands Impartial Investigation

SRINAGAR: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Saturday called for an impartial and transparent investigation into the killing of two non-local workers in Kulgam, while questioning why such attacks appear to coincide with renewed demands for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs statehood. Addressing reporters, Abdullah said the facts surrounding the incident were yet to []

1 Aug 2026 3:59 pm
LG Sinha Hands Over Compassionate Appointment Letters to Families of Two Slain Jammu Kashmir Police Personnel

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over compassionate appointment letters to the family members of two Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty, reaffirming the administrations commitment to supporting the families of fallen security personnel. At Lok Bhavan, the Lieutenant Governor presented an appointment letter []

1 Aug 2026 3:26 pm
Ladakh Admin Approves New Sports Policy With Monthly Scholarships, Cash Awards for Medal Winners

SRINAGAR: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has approved the Ladakh Sports Policy 2026, introducing monthly scholarships, one-time cash incentives and financial support aimed at helping athletes pursue competitive sports without economic constraints. Delighted to approve the landmark New Sports Policy 2026 a progress & futuristic framework to ensure financial sustenance of our young []

1 Aug 2026 3:00 pm
PDP President Terms Kulgam Killings a Security Lapse, Seeks Thorough Probe

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday strongly condemned the killing of two migrant workers in Kulgam, describing the incident as a serious security lapse and calling for a thorough investigation into the attack. Speaking to reporters, Mehbooba said she had no words to condemn the killings and expressed shock over the []

1 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
LG Manoj Sinha Chairs High-Level Security Meet in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level security review meeting in Srinagar on Saturday to assess the overall security situation across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dullo, DGP Nalin Prabhat, Principal Secretary Home Chandraker Bharti, Special DG Coordination PHQ S.J.M. Gillani, ADGP CID Nitish Kumar, Commissioner/Secretary GAD Shri []

1 Aug 2026 2:09 pm
EOW Kashmir Files Chargesheet in Rs 3.11 Crore Central Co-operative Bank Embezzlement Case

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet in connection with the alleged embezzlement of approximately Rs 3.11 crore from the Central Co-operative Bank, Baramulla, accusing a retired branch manager and a cashier-cum-clerk of fraud, forgery and criminal conspiracy. According to a statement issued by []

1 Aug 2026 9:59 am
JammuSrinagar Highway Closed Amid Heavy Rain

SRINAGAR: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained closed to traffic on Saturday morning as restoration work continued in the Ladha-Samroli stretch of Udhampur district following heavy rainfall, disrupting civilian movement and halting the Shri Amarnath Yatra convoy, officials said. According to the Traffic Polices 4:00 a.m. update, the road surface in the affected stretch has []

1 Aug 2026 9:31 am
BPCL Launches Bharatgas Lite ZIP in Srinagar, Promises Instant LPG Connection and Four-Hour Delivery

SRINAGAR: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Saturday launched Bharatgas Lite ZIP, its premium Free Trade LPG service, in Srinagar, offering instant LPG connections and cylinder delivery within four hours. The service was launched at New Pamposh Enterprises, Soura, and inaugurated by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Hazratbal Arslan Hamal in the presence of BPCL []

1 Aug 2026 9:15 am
Heavy Rain Continues to Batter Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Heavy rains continued to lash several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, while a cloudburst in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district washed away several vehicles, damaged property and led to the closure of the ChatrooKishtwar National Highway. Authorities also ordered the closure of schools in Kishtwar and Doda as a precaution. Officials []

1 Aug 2026 9:00 am
Cloudburst Hits Kishtwar, Washes Away Vehicles and Damages Property

SRINAGAR: A cloudburst struck the Chatroo area of Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district in the early hours of Saturday, washing away several vehicles, damaging property and forcing the closure of the ChatrooKishtwar National Highway, officials said. The cloudburst occurred at around 2.30 a.m., triggering a sudden surge of water and debris that affected parts of []

1 Aug 2026 8:13 am
Kulgam Attack: Another Non-Local Worker Succumbs, Toll Reaches Two

SRINAGAR: The second non-local worker injured in the militant attack in the Kellam area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district has succumbed to his injuries, taking the death toll to two, officials said on Saturday. According to officials, militants opened fire on two non-local workers in Kellam on Friday evening. One of the victims died at []

1 Aug 2026 8:04 am
All Schools Closed in Jammu Kashmir District; Online Classes to Continue

SRINAGAR: All government and private schools across Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district will remain closed on Saturday in view of prevailing inclement weather conditions, officials said. The closure was ordered by the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Doda, as a precautionary measure to safeguard students and staff. The decision follows directions issued by the Deputy Commissioner []

1 Aug 2026 7:59 am
Heavy Rain Inundates Residential Houses in South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Several residential houses were inundated in Pahlipora village of south Kashmirs Shopian district on Saturday morning after heavy rainfall triggered severe waterlogging, prompting police and disaster response teams to launch rescue and relief operations, officials said. According to officials, rainwater entered multiple houses, disrupting normal life and causing panic among residents. Police personnel, assisted []

1 Aug 2026 7:33 am
Three Killed as Nepal Battles Growing Hindu-Muslim Unrest; PM Appeals for Calm Amid Curfews

SRINAGAR: Nepal is grappling with its worst communal unrest in recent years after clashes between Hindu and Muslim communities in the countrys southern plains left three people dead, prompting curfews across multiple districts and appeals for peace from the countrys top leadership. Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday made his first major national address since []

31 Jul 2026 11:41 pm
NC Will Continue Fight for Statehood, Constitutional Rights: Farooq Abdullah

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday reiterated his partys commitment to restoring Jammu and Kashmirs statehood and constitutional and democratic rights, asserting that the NC would continue its political struggle until these objectives are achieved. Addressing party workers and supporters, Dr Abdullah said the National Conference had overcome numerous political challenges throughout []

31 Jul 2026 10:17 pm
LG Sinha Condemns Kulgam Attack, Directs Security Forces to Intensify Operations

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday condemned the militant attack in Kulgam in which a labourer from Chhattisgarh was killed and directed security forces to intensify operations against the attackers. Sinha said he spoke with Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat and senior security officials following the attack and directed the []

31 Jul 2026 10:13 pm
Two Road Projects in Uri, Sopore Cleared After Baramulla MPs Recommendations: AIP

SRINAGAR: Two long-pending road projects in Uri and Sopore have been approved and put to tender following recommendations made by Baramulla Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid, the Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) said on Friday. AIP chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said the projects were included in an e-NIT issued by the Office of the Chief []

31 Jul 2026 9:51 pm
CS Launches 162 New Online Services on eUNNAT, Pushes WhatsApp Integration

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday launched 162 new district-level online citizen services on the eUNNAT portal, taking the total number of digital Government-to-Citizen (G2C) services in Jammu and Kashmir to 1,710, while directing departments to remove obsolete compliances and expand access through WhatsApp and Single Sign-On (SSO). The directions were issued during a []

31 Jul 2026 9:46 pm
Jammu Kashmir: Govt Regularises 11 In-Charge Engineers in R and B Department

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has regularised 11 in-charge engineers in the Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department, including seven as Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil) and four as Executive Engineers (Civil), with retrospective effect from dates ranging from September 2013 to May 2021. The regularisation was sanctioned by the Public Works (R and B) []

31 Jul 2026 9:43 pm
Jammu Kashmir Govt Transfers, Adjusts 96 In-Charge Assistant Executive Engineers

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer, posting and adjustment of 96 In-charge Assistant Executive Engineers (Mechanical) across the Jal Shakti, Public Works (R and B), Housing and Urban Development and other departments, with immediate effect. The orders were issued through Government Order No. 279-PW(R and B) of 2026, dated 31 July []

31 Jul 2026 9:34 pm
One Killed, Another Injured in Kulgam Attack

SRINAGAR: A non-local worker was killed and another injured after suspected militants opened fire on them in the Kellam area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday evening. Officials said the attackers targeted the two workers while they were in Kellam. Both sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. One []

31 Jul 2026 9:10 pm
Jammu Kashmir: FDA Seizes Over 2,500 Litres Ghee, 2,600 Kg Meat in Food Safety Drive

SRINAGAR: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu and Kashmir, has seized more than 2,500 litres of ghee after four brands were declared unsafe by the National Food Laboratory, Ghaziabad, while a separate action in Srinagar led to the seizure of 2,600 kg of frozen meat over alleged labelling violations and unhygienic storage. The FDA []

31 Jul 2026 9:03 pm
Jammu Kashmir Has Three Recognised Unani UG Colleges, One PG Institute: Centre

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has three recognised institutions offering undergraduate education in Unani medicine with a combined annual intake capacity of 160 BUMS seats, while the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM), Naseem Bagh Campus, offers postgraduate education with an annual intake of 18 seats, the Union Government informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. []

31 Jul 2026 5:04 pm
Mirwaiz Seeks Probe into Rawalakot Killings, Urges Dialogue

Mirwaiz calls for impartial probe into Rawalakot killings, says peace can only be achieved through dialogue, justice and inclusive engagement

31 Jul 2026 4:59 pm
Jammu Kashmir Gets Five Functional, Under-Construction Integrated AYUSH Hospitals Under National Mission: Centre

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has five approved 50-bed Integrated AYUSH Hospitals under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM), with one facility functional and four under construction, according to data tabled by the Union Ministry of AYUSH in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The functional facility is located in Kulgam, where an integrated hospital offering Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, []

31 Jul 2026 4:50 pm
BSF ASI Found Dead With Bullet Injury in North Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A BSF Assistant Sub-Inspector was found dead with a bullet injury at his place of posting in Boniyar area of Baramulla district on Friday. The deceased has been identified as ASI Shiv Dutt, S/o Late Shimru Singh, R/o Shoran, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. He was about 56 years old, an official said. Officials said Singh []

31 Jul 2026 4:35 pm
Jammu Kashmir Utilises Rs 1,230 Crore Under Anganwadi Nutrition Scheme in Two Years, Centre Tells Lok Sabha

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir utilised Rs 1,229.99 crore under the Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 scheme during 2023-24 and 2024-25, according to data presented by the Union Government in the Lok Sabha. The Ministry of Women and Child Development said JK utilised Rs 595.21 crore against Rs 530.88 crore released in 2023-24, while it []

31 Jul 2026 4:28 pm
Jammu AIIMS Functional, Awantipora AIIMS Still Under Construction: Centre

SRINAGAR: The Union Government has said that the AIIMS at Vijaypur in Jammu is functional, while the AIIMS project at Awantipora in Kashmir remains under construction under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). The status was disclosed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in a written reply to an unstarred question in []

31 Jul 2026 4:20 pm
ACB Calls 552 Jammu Kashmir Fire and Emergency Services Selectees For Height Test in 2020 Recruitment Probe

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has directed 552 candidates selected in the Fire and Emergency Services (FES) Department in 2020 to undergo fresh height measurement as part of its investigation into irregularities in the recruitment process. According to an official communication, the Senior Superintendent of Police, Police Station ACB Central, JK, Jammu, []

31 Jul 2026 4:10 pm
All 523 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Jammu Kashmir Functional, Over 1.03 Crore Beneficiaries Served in Five Years: Centre

SRINAGAR: All 523 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (Ayush) approved for Jammu and Kashmir are functional, with more than 1.03 crore beneficiaries reported to have availed services at these centres between 2021 and 2025, the Union Ministry of Ayush informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. In a written reply to an unstarred question, Minister of State (Independent []

31 Jul 2026 3:59 pm
Jammu Kashmir Gets Rs 3,46,555 Lakh Under Saksham Anganwadi, Poshan 2.0 in 11 years

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir received Rs 3,46,555.87 lakh, or around Rs 3,465.56 crore, in funds released under the Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 scheme between 2014-15 and 2024-25, according to data presented by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The figures show that the annual release []

31 Jul 2026 3:51 pm
Jammu Kashmir Had No Exclusive Special Court Under SC, ST Atrocities Act from 2018-19 to 2024-25: Centre

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir had no Exclusive Special Court established under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, during the financial years 2018-19 to 2024-25, according to data presented by the Union Government in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The data, provided by the Ministry of Law and Justice, showed that []

31 Jul 2026 3:37 pm
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Closed as Restoration Work Continues at Vulnerable Stretches

SRINAGAR: Vehicular movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained completely suspended on Friday after the district administrations of Udhampur and Ramban ordered a temporary closure to facilitate restoration and stabilisation works at vulnerable locations. According to the authorities, the closure was imposed to enable intensive road restoration, debris clearance and slope stabilisation works at []

31 Jul 2026 9:59 am
1,605 Amarnath Pilgrims Leave Jammu for Baltal Despite NH-44 Traffic Suspension

SRINAGAR: A fresh batch of 1,605 pilgrims departed from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu early on Friday for the Baltal base camp to undertake the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra, despite the suspension of traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) for restoration works. According to the Joint Police Control Room, the 24th batch []

31 Jul 2026 9:29 am
Three Injured in Ganderbal Road Mishap

SRINAGAR: Three people were injured in a road accident near Hayan Bridge in the Kangan area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Friday morning, officials said. The accident occurred under circumstances that are yet to be established. Soon after the incident, local residents and rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the injured to Sub-District []

31 Jul 2026 8:59 am
Two Properties Worth Rs 1.05 Crore Attached in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Continuing its crackdown on drug trafficking under the Nasha Mukti Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police on Thursday attached two immovable properties worth around 1.05 crore belonging to two alleged drug peddlers in separate cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Police said the attached properties were identified during investigation []

30 Jul 2026 11:22 pm