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SRINAGAR: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his service rifle in south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Wednesday, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Y Chandra Reddy, a resident of Andhra Pradesh, who was posted with F Company of CRPFs 18th Battalion in the district. []

Pushes for timely completion of flyovers, underpasses, bus stops, e-charging stations to improve urban mobility

Panel says elected representatives deserve due courtesy, prompt response from public officials

Omar Abdullah said all parties in Jammu and Kashmir, along with the INDIA bloc and regional parties, have been invited to join the National Conference's July 20 Jantar Mantar protest demanding the restoration of statehood

Chairs RBIs 37th UT Level Coordination Committee meeting; calls for stronger enforcement, public awareness

SRINAGAR: The Indian National Congress on Wednesday appointed senior leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir as the partys General Secretary in-charge of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, as part of a wider organisational reshuffle aimed at strengthening the partys structure. According to an official statement issued by the All India Congress Committee (AICC), Congress President has entrusted Mir []

Passenger vehicles allowed from both Jammu, Srinagar sides on highway; authorities warn against overtaking, wrong-lane driving

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has promoted two Sub-Inspectors to the rank of Inspector with immediate effect following the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC). According to separate orders issued by the Police Headquarters, SI Abdul Rashid (No. EXJ932461) of the 2nd Battalion, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has been placed on Promotion []

Hosts defeat NIT Puducherry by 88 runs in final; Suhail Baba stars, Aaqib Sheikh named Man of the Series

Launches 2,109 education projects worth Rs 115 crore; announces full tuition fee waiver for AAY students

SRINAGAR: The Assistant Regional Transport Office (ARTO), Budgam, has seized a vehicle and initiated legal proceedings after it was allegedly found performing dangerous stunts on a public road in the Haijan Brenwar area of the district. The action was taken on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, after the authorities received information []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast a fresh spell of rain and thunderstorms across Jammu and Kashmir from July 9, with heavy rainfall expected at isolated places over the following four days. According to the latest forecast issued by the MeT Department, widespread rain and thunderstorms are likely across the Union Territory on July []

SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory announcing diversions and restrictions in parts of the city on July 11 in view of the 25th Muharram procession from Arabal to Imambara Gulshan Ali, Shalimar. According to the advisory issued by the Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic City Srinagar, the arrangements have been made []

SRINAGAR: The District Administration Ganderbal has initiated an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the on-the-spot registration process for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims at the Manigam Transit Camp, assuring that appropriate action will be taken against anyone found responsible. In a handout, a spokesperson said the administration had taken cognisance of certain irregularities reported during []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday urged the Centre to restore statehood to the Union Territory without further delay, asserting that civil society across the region is united in its demand and that it is too late to delay any longer. Addressing reporters, the Chief Minister said a meeting of around []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) has directed all district heads to organise competitions on a league-cum-knockout basis to ensure fair selection of talented athletes and provide deserving players with greater opportunities to showcase their abilities. In a circular issued by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, the []

SRINAGAR: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district have imposed restrictions on trekking, hiking, camping and other adventure activities across the Bhaderwah subdivision, citing security concerns and potential natural hazards. The order was issued by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhaderwah, Sunil Kumar Bhityal, under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and came into []

SRINAGAR: The Central Government has approved the construction of the Leh Bypass (Southern Alignment) in the Union Territory of Ladakh at an estimated cost of Rs 990.51 crore, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Wednesday. Ladakh In the Union Territory of Ladakh, we have approved the construction of []

SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he believed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran was effectively over, describing any further negotiations as a waste of time, according to the BBC. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the NATO summit, Trump said, I think its over. I dont want to deal []

SRINAGAR: Thousands of passengers, were stranded on the JammuSrinagar National Highway on Wednesday after authorities halted Jammu-bound traffic near the Navyug Tunnel in Kulgam district. Hundreds of vehicles remained stranded along the highway from the Navyug Tunnel to Mir Bazar following the suspension of traffic, causing significant inconvenience to commuters. Traffic authorities did not specify []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday issued a fresh advisory for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, asking pilgrims to strictly follow the registration process and safety guidelines. The daily pilgrim cap, fixed as per the Supreme Courts directions, remains in force, an official said that Devotees have been advised to complete advance registration []

SRINAGAR: An unidentified body was recovered near the encounter site in the Chanapora area of south Kashmirs Shopian district on Wednesday, officials said. A senior police officer said that fresh gunfire was heard during the ongoing anti-terror operation, following which security forces launched a search of the area and recovered an unidentified body near the []

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet against a former Patwari for allegedly tampering with revenue records to fraudulently transfer ancestral land in Kupwara, officials said. According to a statement issued by the Crime Branch, the chargesheet in FIR No. 33/2021 was filed before []

SRINAGAR: Three CRPF personnel deployed for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra were injured after an unidentified vehicle hit them near the Taingan Bypass in the Nowgam area of Srinagar on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that an unidentified vehicle hit three personnel of D Company, 148 Battalion CRPF at the Taingan Bypass in []

SRINAGAR: A 19-year-old youth died on Tuesday after reportedly falling from his house in the Awoora area of north Kashmirs Kupwara district, officials said on Wednesday. Officials said that Adil Ahmad Mir, son of Ghulam Nabi Mir and a resident of Harkarpora, Awoora, reportedly fell from his house on Tuesday, sustaining critical injuries. He was []

SRINAGAR: A record 9,837 pilgrims departed from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu on Wednesday for the twin base camps of Pahalgam and Baltal, marking the largest single-day departure since the start of this years Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, officials said. According to officials, the seventh batch of pilgrims left in a convoy of []

SRINAGAR: A residential house was damaged in a fire that broke out during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday in the Hardu Shichen area of Dialgam in south Kashmirs Anantnag district, officials said. The fire engulfed the house of Nazir Ahmad Khan, son of Abdul Gani Khan, causing damage to the structure, officials said. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has assigned additional charge to seven Accounts and Treasury officers across the Union Territory with immediate effect to ensure the smooth functioning of government offices. The appointments have been made through Government Order No. 231-F of 2026, dated July 7, 2026, in the interest of administration. According to []

Newly appointed Army chief calls on CM days after assuming office

Kashmir Driver Jailed for 12 Years in Tripura

Manoj Sinha directs officials to ensure smooth registration, better facilities, security and hassle-free darshan for devotees

SRINAGAR: A cache of arms and ammunition was recovered during a joint search operation by the police and Army in the Hatlanga area of Uri Sector in north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Tuesday morning. Quoting officials news agency GNS reported that a joint team of police and the Indian Army launched a search operation in []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted Block-Level Monitoring Committees across the Union Territory to strengthen the implementation of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, with a focus on universal screening, early diagnosis, treatment and community participation in tuberculosis control. The committees have been constituted under Government Order No. 1181-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated July 7, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the immediate posting and adjustment of 30 doctors, including consultants, medical officers and dental surgeons, across healthcare institutions in Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen patient care and fill existing vacancies. Under the order, Dr. Nalini Birpur, Consultant Ophthalmology, has been posted to AH Chowki Chaura; Dr. Sheikh []

Move aims to provide regulatory clarity, facilitate building permissions until Master Plans are notified

Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth meets LG Manoj Sinha in Srinagar; discusses prevailing security situation and related issues in Jammu and Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday arrested an Assistant Engineer (Civil) of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and two labour supply agents from Kargil in connection with an alleged misappropriation of BRO funds in Ladakh. According to the CBI, the arrested Assistant Engineer was serving as the Officer In-charge of Khatse Batalik []

KPDCL says electricity supply will remain affected in Kashmir areas due to scheduled shutdowns on July 9 and 11

Family alleges firing, womans abduction near Samba Court; police launch investigation

SRINAGAR: In view of the growing demand for passport-related services, the Regional Passport Office (RPO) Srinagar will organise a special drive on Saturday, July 11, during which Passport Seva Kendras in Srinagar, Anantnag and Baramulla will remain functional. Officials said the Passport Seva Kendra Srinagar, Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) Anantnag and POPSK Baramulla []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat has made it mandatory for all officers, officials, and staff members to mark their attendance through the Facial Recognition Attendance System (FRAS) both at the time of arrival and departure during notified office hours, warning that failure to comply will result in the employee being treated as []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has shortlisted four major urban infrastructure projects worth an estimated Rs 1,990.37 crore for funding under the Government of Indias Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), with the proposals expected to leverage Central assistance, Union Territory funding and market-based financing to accelerate sustainable urban development. The projects were reviewed on Tuesday at a []

SRINAGAR: More than 150 representatives from various sections of Jammu and Kashmirs civil society on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Union Government to restore full statehood to the Union Territory without further delay. The resolution was adopted at a meeting held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, which was presided []

SRINAGAR: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Jammu-born Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Rajendra Prasad Khajuria as the Director of the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA), Indias premier institution for training Indian Forest Service officers selected through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). A 1991-batch IFS officer of the []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reaffirmed Indias support for a Two-State Solution to the Palestine issue, saying dialogue and diplomacy have become more important than ever in a world marked by conflict and uncertainty. Addressing a gathering during his two-day visit to Indonesia, Modi said India firmly believes that peaceful dialogue remains the []

SRINAGAR: A 23-year-old youth died after being found unconscious in Srinagar on Monday, officials said. According to officials, a police party from Police Post Fateh Kadal shifted the youth to SMHS Hospital in an unconscious condition. However, doctors declared him brought dead on arrival. The deceased has been identified as Danish Nazir Shah, son of []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have cautioned the public against falling victim to online task scams, warning that fraudsters often use small initial payments to gain the confidence of unsuspecting victims before cheating them out of larger sums. In a cyber safety advisory issued through its official social media handle, the police warned that []

SRINAGAR: The search operation to trace two militants of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) entered its fourth day in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district on Tuesday, with security forces resuming combing operations after an overnight pause, officials said. According to officials, the searches resumed at first light after being suspended overnight as part of the ongoing []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast brief but intense spells of rain across parts of Jammu and Kashmir on July 8 and 9, warning that the weather could trigger localised cloudbursts, landslides and flash floods in vulnerable areas. Director of the Meteorological Centre, Srinagar, Mukhtar Ahmad, said parts of the Jammu division and adjoining []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department has ordered the deployment of two foresters in an administrative reshuffle aimed at ensuring the effective utilisation of manpower. According to an office order issued by the Office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and Head of Forest Force (HoFF), Tajamul Islam, Forester, who was posted []