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SRINAGAR: Young Jammu and Kashmir pacer Rasikh Salam Dar from south Kashmirs Kulgam district played a decisive role as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets to clinch the IPL 2026 title, marking a notable achievement for cricket in the Union Territory. Dar delivered an impressive spell of 3 for 27 in his []

SRINAGAR: The sixth edition of the Patnitop Marathon commenced successfully on Sunday, drawing more than 800 runners from over 30 cities and 15 states, reaffirming its status as Jammu and Kashmirs largest multi-category hill race. Organised by IKA Sports and Events Pvt Ltd in collaboration with the Patnitop Development Authority, Directorate of Tourism Jammu, and []

SRINAGAR: An old mortar shell was recovered from a temple well in the border area of Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district and was later safely defused by the bomb disposal squad, officials said on Sunday. The shell was found by locals in Gadwal village of the Ramgarh border area on Saturday while they were near []

SRINAGAR: The self-enumeration phase of the House Listing and Housing Census in Jammu and Kashmir concluded on Sunday, with the main field exercise scheduled to commence across the Union Territory from Monday. Officials said enumerators and supervisors will carry out door-to-door visits from June 1 to June 30 to collect comprehensive information related to housing []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday hit back at opposition criticism over the meeting convened with National Conference legislators, saying those speculating about the discussions were the least informed about its purpose. I love how the people who know the least about the meeting Ive called with my MLAs are talking []

SRINAGAR: Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, on Sunday inaugurated a New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) at Challyan in the Chrari Sharief constituency, marking a boost to local healthcare infrastructure. The newly inaugurated facility is expected to strengthen primary healthcare delivery in the area by improving access to basic []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JK BOPEE) on Sunday successfully conducted the Common Entrance Test (CET) for B-Pharmacy and D-Pharmacy courses for the academic session 202627 at centres in Jammu and Srinagar. The examination was held simultaneously at the University of Kashmir, Srinagar, and Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, []

SRINAGAR: A massive joint anti-militancy operation in the forested areas of Rajouri district entered its ninth day on Sunday, with militants still untraced despite repeated contacts and intermittent exchanges of fire with security forces. The operation, codenamed Operation Sheruwali, is underway in the dense forest stretches of Gambhir Mughlan and Dorimal in the Manjakote sector, []

SRINAGAR: More than twelve years after the sensational murder and mutilation of a sadhu whose chopped body parts were recovered from the Tawi river near Jammus Bhoothnath Temple, a Jammu court has sentenced the main accused to life imprisonment, holding that the murder was a crime against humanity committed brutally and inhumanly. The sentence was []

SRINAGAR: Amid the festivities of Eid-ul-Adha, a growing number of undergraduate aspirants in Kashmir are staring at the possibility of missing admission deadlines, prompting a formal appeal to college authorities for an extension. The final dates for submission of online application forms at several institutions May 27 to 30 coincided with the peak []

SRINAGAR: The Central Government has announced a temporary exemption on customs duty for cotton imports from June 1 to October 31 this year, a move aimed at ensuring adequate raw material availability for the textile sector and stabilising the domestic market. In a notification, the Ministry of Textiles said the decision has been taken keeping []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has allowed the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) to pursue the statutory remedy of appeal against orders directing payment of gratuity to four retired employees, while at the same time setting aside adverse observations made earlier by the writ court against the Corporation. A []

SRINAGAR: Ahead of Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs meeting with NC legislators on Wednesday, Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Sunday said that the Chief Minister would not resign even from the position of executive councillor, as long as his protocol remains intact. Speaking to reporters, Sharma said Omar Abdullah would accept any status for []

SRINAGAR: A resident of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) who allegedly crossed the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector to meet his girlfriend was apprehended by the Army, even as security forces separately foiled an alleged exfiltration attempt involving three persons from Sopore. Officials said the lover, identified as Zeeshan Mir of Muzaffarabad, was []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people across the country to stay hydrated and exercise caution while stepping out as India continues to witness soaring temperatures. Addressing the nation during his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Modi advised citizens to take extra precautions to protect themselves from the intense heatwave conditions affecting []

SRINAGAR: A 42-year-old man from Srinagar is feared dead after drowning in the Lidder River while attempting to save his son near the Langanbal area of Pahalgam in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Sunday. According to officials, Mohammad Ashraf Mir, son of Ghulam Mohiuddin Mir and a resident of Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, who worked as []

SRINAGAR: Investigations into the suspicious bank transaction case registered in Kathua district under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) have expanded to Uttarakhand, with police questioning a woman from Haridwar who allegedly admitted to routing nearly Rs 20 lakh through multiple bank accounts on the instructions of another person, according to reports published []

SRINAGAR: A Special Court in Jammu has rejected bail applications filed by three accused in a case involving alleged trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor girl at a hotel in Jammu, observing that offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act are heinous crimes which cannot be dealt with leniency. The []

SRINAGAR: A five-year-old boy lost his life and his father was injured after a speeding Tata Mobile load carrier hit them near the Higher Secondary School in Arihal village of south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Sunday afternoon. According to sources, the child died on the spot, while his father, identified as Altaf Ahmad Wagay, sustained []

SRINAGAR: International water sports star and noted sports administrator Bilquis Mir has moved the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), filing a contempt petition against the Jammu and Kashmir Youth Services and Sports Department for allegedly failing to comply with tribunal directions to release her salary, which she claims has remained unpaid for more than two-and-a-half years. []

JAMMU: A Special POCSO Court in Jammu has rejected the bail application of a dance instructor accused of molesting a minor girl during dance classes, observing that offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act are grave crimes that cannot be viewed with leniency. The order was passed by the Court of []

SRINAGAR: As the return phase of Hajj-2026 approaches, the Jammu Kashmir pilgrims in Mina have voiced resentment over fresh baggage restrictions, demanding restoration of the traditional 40-kilogram luggage allowance. They questioned the decision to transport baggage separately by road from Ahmedabad to Srinagar. A video shows pilgrims expressing concern that the reduced baggage allowance could []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena has directed all government departments to adopt austerity measures, promote sustainable practices and ensure the judicious use of natural resources in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modis call for austerity and resource conservation. The directions, issued on Saturday, are aimed at reducing government expenditure, cutting fuel consumption []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it will file a review petition in the Supreme Court regarding the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) issue, assuring the protection of teachers interests. Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that the review petition has been prepared and will be filed before the apex court in the coming []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has stated that the delegation of the 8th Central Pay Commission will visit the Union Territory from May 31 to June 5, 2026, to engage with stakeholders including government employees, unions and associations as part of its consultative process. According to an official communication issued by the Finance Department []

SRINAGAR: Kashmir Valley witnessed a good influx of sacrificial animals during the Eid-ul-Adha this year, with nearly 1,200 trucks carrying sheep entering the Valley during the last 15 days, the Kashmir Mutton Dealers Association (KMDA) said on Saturday. The Association General Secretary Mehraj-ud-Din said each truck carried more than 160 sheep on average, taking the []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Saturday directed district administrations across Kashmir to carry out immediate ground-level assessments of extensive damage caused by a recent hailstorm that severely affected orchards and agricultural land in several areas, including DH Pora in Kulgam district. Expressing deep concern over the []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, and Science and Technology, Satish Sharma, on Saturday strongly pitched for rail connectivity to the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch during a meeting with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, describing the proposed corridor as a []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the placement of 29 Senior Prosecuting Officers as Incharge Chief Prosecuting Officers in the Prosecution Department for six months or until regular appointments are made on the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee or Public Service Commission, whichever is earlier. According to Government Order No. 313-Home of []

SRINAGAR: A Srinagar court has dropped charges under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act against three accused in an illegal mining and death case, holding that cognisance of the case cannot be taken without a formal complaint by an authorised government officer. The order was passed by the Court of Additional Sessions Judge []

SRINAGAR: A 40-year-old shepherd was critically injured in a bear attack in the Gagrian area of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday while he was grazing cattle, officials said. Health officials at a local medical facility said the injured man, identified as Mahmood Ahmad, son of Mohammad Akbar, was received with multiple injuries []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered a major administrative restructuring within the Jammu and Kashmir Architects Organisation, placing several officers and officials against higher posts on an in-charge basis. According to Government Order No. 110-JK(HUD) of 2026 issued on 29 May 2026 by the Housing and Urban Development Department, sanction has been []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Health Services (DHS) Kashmir has directed all Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) across the Kashmir division to conduct a special survey and awareness campaign to identify children suffering from, or suspected to have, congenital heart diseases (CHD) under the Gift of LifeIndia project. According to an official communication issued by the Deputy []

SRINAGAR: A mother and her son were seriously injured after being attacked by a bear in the Gujjar Basti Lammer area of Qazigund in South Kashmirs Kulgam district on Saturday. The woman was later referred to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for advanced treatment. The incident has sparked concern among locals, who said increasing movement []

SRINAGAR:Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) Regimental Centre in Srinagar on Saturday witnessed the Attestation-cum-Passing Out Parade of the 7th batch of Agniveers, comprising 538 recruits, who successfully completed 24 weeks of rigorous military training. The parade was conducted with full military tradition and grandeur, marking the formal induction of the Agniveers into various []

SRINAGAR: Hundreds of apple trees were cut down by unidentified persons in the Rangeen Kultreh area of Chadoora in central Kashmirs Budgam district during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, police said. Officials said the incident has caused extensive damage to orchards in the area, with farmers reporting the destruction of a large number []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has raised serious questions over procedural irregularities in a high-profile arms recovery case registered in 2019 at Lakhanpur, with the court taking note of what it described as a very striking aspect concerning the timing of the FIR and the alleged recovery of arms. Hearing a []

SRINAGAR: Residents of Pul Par Kadlabal, New Kadlabal, Zinpora, Khadermoh and adjoining areas have expressed strong concern over a six-hour daily power curtailment imposed on their feeder, urging the local MLA and senior officials of the Power Development Department (PDD) to intervene immediately. According to residents, the extended curtailment was introduced after a new Assistant []

SRINAGAR: The total number of subscribers enrolled under the National Pension System (NPS) has reached 2.17 crore as of March this year, with assets under management touching nearly Rs 16 lakh crore, reflecting the growing adoption of pension-based social security schemes across the country. Regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), the []

SRINAGAR: As part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, police on Saturday said that Srinagar Police in central Kashmir has attached multiple immovable properties worth nearly Rs 2 crore belonging to individuals allegedly involved in narcotics-related activities. According to a police statement, in one case, Police Station Bemina attached immovable property valued []

In a small Kashmiri town, an ancient tradition of communal dining dissolves barriers of sect, class and creed, reports Afreen Ashraf Zehra moves slowly through the narrow lanes of Magam, a steaming pot held carefully in her hands. Around her, other women emerge from their homes, each carrying dishes prepared since before sunrise. All of []

SRINAGAR: A Fast Track Court in Jammu has acquitted a man who spent more than 19 months in prison in connection with a rape case, observing that the allegations against him remained unsubstantiated and that the investigation was seriously flawed. The judgment was delivered by Amarjeet Singh Langeh, who held that there was no credible []

SRINAGAR: The district administration in Samba on Friday demolished an alleged illegal structure belonging to Balwan Singh, former Vice Chairman of the District Development Council (DDC) and a BJP leader from Sumb block, as part of an anti-encroachment drive in Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district. Officials said the structure, comprising two to three rooms and []

SRINAGAR: Militants remained untraced despite multiple contacts and exchanges of fire with security forces as a massive joint anti-militancy operation in the forest areas of Rajouri district entered its eighth day on Saturday. The operation, codenamed Operation Sheruwali, is underway in the dense forest stretches of Gambhir Mughlan and Dorimal in the Manjakote sector following []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns in several areas of Jammu and Kathua districts on May 30 and subsequent dates to facilitate maintenance and distribution works. According to the Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL Jammu, power supply to Transport Nagar, Narwal, Railway Colony, Upper Chowadi, parts of Channi Himmat, []

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday called for moral introspection and a renewed adherence to faith and values, while demanding a thorough investigation into the alleged NEET paper leak and reiterating that dialogue remains the only viable path to resolving longstanding issues. Speaking to reporters at Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar, Abdullah commented on []

SRINAGAR: The arrival phase of Hajj flights for pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir will commence from June 2, 2026, with the first flight scheduled to land at Srinagar International Airport at 12:45 pm, according to a notification issued by the Jammu Kashmir Hajj Committee. The Hajj Committee said that due to a NOTAM and restrictions []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Department has issued an arrest warrant against one identified hunter and launched a manhunt to trace others involved in the killing of an endangered male musk deer in the forests of Gurez in north Kashmirs Bandipora district. Wildlife officials said the animal was allegedly killed for extraction of its []

SRINAGAR: The Union Territory administration of Ladakh has revised the Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees drawing salaries under the 6th Central Pay Commission, increasing it from 257 per cent to 262 per cent of basic pay with retrospective effect from January 1, 2026. The enhancement has been notified by Ladakhs Finance Department in accordance []

SRINAGAR: Northern Railways Jammu Division has announced the temporary augmentation of two key trains with additional coaches to manage the increased passenger rush during the summer holiday season. Officials said one additional Third AC coach will be attached to the Jammu TawiNew Delhi Rajdhani Express from June 6 to June 12. In a similar move, []