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SRINAGAR: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a ban on social media use for children under the age of 16, in what could become one of the most far-reaching measures yet to regulate childrens online activity, according to reports by The Guardian and Financial Times. The policy is due to be unveiled []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday released the 15th edition of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra Guide Book at Lok Bhavan, describing it as an important resource for ensuring a safe and well-informed pilgrimage experience for devotees. The Lieutenant Governor praised the Tourism Federation of Jammu for its continued efforts to improve pilgrimage tourism and []

SRINAGAR: Reiterating their collective desire to return to their ancestral homeland, members of the Kashmiri Pandit community on Monday called for concrete measures to facilitate their rehabilitation, including the establishment of a dedicated township in Rainawari and enhanced opportunities for community-led investment in the Valley. Addressing a press conference here after the conclusion of the []

SRINAGAR: Srinagar International Airport on Monday said they have celebrated Yatri Suvidha Diwas with a vibrant mix of passenger-focused, cultural, and social initiatives. They said the day witnessed enthusiastic participation from passengers, visitors, stakeholders, dignitaries and students, reflecting the airports commitment to community engagement, service excellence, and social responsibility. In a statement, a spokesperson said []

SRINAGAR: Student activists from across Kashmir on Monday raised concerns over the pending reservation policy issue and alleged irregularities in recent JKPSC recruitments, urging the government to ensure transparency and safeguard the future of aspirants. Addressing a press conference after meeting Member of Parliament (MP) Aga Ruhullah Mehdi at his residence here, the student representatives []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded its sharpest decline in student progression from secondary to higher secondary in a decade, with the transition rate falling more than 20 percent between 2014 and 2024. The official figures available reveal that JK has recorded the second highest decline in the transition rate across the country during this []

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Budgam district have registered a case against unidentified individuals for allegedly circulating social media content intended to hurt religious sentiments and incite enmity between communities ahead of Muharram. In a statement, police said FIR No. 163/2026 has been registered at Police Station Budgam under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday distributed appointment letters to 132 newly recruited Junior Engineers (Civil) of the Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department at a function held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Srinagar. The Chief Minister said the appointments marked a significant milestone in the lives of the recruits and urged []

SRINAGAR: The Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Nasir-ul-Islam, on Monday announced that the month of Muharram-ul-Haram will commence in the Union Territory on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, following the non-sighting of the crescent moon. He said the decision was taken after no credible reports of moon sighting were received from any part of Jammu []

SRINAGAR: A total of 598 FIRs have been registered against drug peddlers across Jammu Division under the ongoing 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan, with 701 arrests made so far as authorities intensify enforcement, surveillance, and rehabilitation measures, officials said on Monday. The update was shared during a high-level review meeting chaired by Divisional Commissioner []

SRINAGAR: Amid growing concerns over the future of Ayushman Bharat-SEHAT services in Jammu and Kashmir, Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Monday said the government was actively examining issues raised by private hospitals and would work to resolve the matter at the earliest to ensure beneficiaries do not suffer. The ministers remarks come at a crucial []

SRINAGAR: The body of a 21-year-old woman was recovered from a power canal in the Gund area of Kangan in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Monday, while rescue teams continued their search for a man feared drowned at the same location. Officials said the incident occurred in the power canal near Gund, where two persons []

by Asad Mirza The US-Iran framework accord eases regional tensions, but unresolved disputes and Israeli-Iranian friction threaten its long-term viability The historic June 2026 US-Iran framework agreement marks a volatile culmination to over 100 days of devastating attrition, fundamentally shifting Middle Eastern security paradigms while altering Indias energy and strategic landscape. The announcement of the []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated the Free Breast Cancer Screening Seva programme at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar, a major healthcare initiative aimed at promoting early detection and awareness of breast cancer among women across the district. Launched under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday urged newly-appointed Junior Engineers (JEs) of the Public Works Department (PWD) to treat public funds as a sacred trust and ensure quality, durable infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a function at SKICC after distributing appointment orders to 132 Junior Engineer (Civil) recruits, CM Omar said the letters []

SRINAGAR: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued new instructions regarding the reallocation of funds under the Special Development Package (SDP) and State Sector, aimed at improving the efficiency of financial utilisation across its various departments. According to an official order issued by the Planning Development and Monitoring Department (PD and MD)designated []

SRINAGAR: A leisure outing turned tragic in Jammu after a 15-year-old student reportedly slipped into the River Tawi while taking a selfie near the Har Ki Pauri area, triggering a massive search operation by rescue agencies. The teenager has been identified as Yudhvir Singh Chib, son of Puran Singh and a resident of the Kuljivini []

SRINAGAR: Two persons are feared drowned after allegedly falling into a power canal in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Monday, officials said. The incident occurred near the Ramwari area of Gund, triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation by the authorities. Teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Jammu and Kashmir Police, and local []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the interim agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending their 107-day conflict and reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, expressing hope that the understanding would restore peace, stability and freedom of navigation in the region. I welcome the understanding reached between the United []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations for Muharram across Jammu and Kashmir and directed all concerned departments to ensure comprehensive arrangements for the smooth and peaceful observance of the occasion. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers, concerned MLAs, senior government officers and []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Monday arrested two alleged drug peddlers in separate operations and recovered narcotic substances, officials said. In the first action, a police party from Police Post Sherbagh intercepted a suspect during naka checking at Sarnal near Pehru Crossing. On search, officers recovered approximately 1.198 kilograms of charas powder []

SRINAGAR: Two families were shifted to safer locations after cracks appeared in their houses due to land subsidence in the Kotli Kalaban area of Manjakote Tehsil. Officials said that cracks appeared in two houses due to land subsidence last night. Authorities promptly shifted the affected families to safer locations. The incident has raised concerns among []

SRINAGAR: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has defended remarks made by senior RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale advocating the need to keep channels of dialogue open with Pakistan, clarifying that the emphasis was on engaging with the people of the neighbouring country rather than endorsing its policies. Addressing an interactive session in Thiruvananthapuram as part of the []

SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that a peace agreement with Iran had been finalised, claiming the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened and the United States naval blockade lifted immediately. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran was now complete and congratulated all []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday expressed deep grief over the tragic road accident near Jagti in the Nagrota area of Jammu district that claimed the lives of three residents of Haryana and left several others injured. In a condolence message, the Lieutenant Governor conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved families []

SRINAGAR: At least six people were killed after two helicopters collided mid-air and crashed in western Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, triggering a major fire that engulfed multiple vehicles on the ground, Brazilian firefighters said. The accident occurred in the suburb of Recreio dos Bandeirantes shortly before 9 am local time, according to news agency []

SRINAGAR: Veteran journalist and editor, Shujaat Bukhari, was remembered on his eighth death anniversary on Sunday, with political leaders, journalists, civil society members and social activists paying tributes to his contributions to journalism and public discourse in Jammu and Kashmir. Several of Bukharis friends, colleagues and well-wishers visited his ancestral village of Kreeri in Baramulla []

SRINAGAR: Saudi Arabias Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 companies providing services to Umrah pilgrims after inspections and performance reviews uncovered regulatory violations and declining service standards, the ministry said. Hajj Ministry Suspends 21 Umrah Companies over Performance Violations.https://t.co/dJMz2aiFR8#SPAGOV pic.twitter.com/65HBxRjOr1 SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) June 13, 2026 The action comes as the Kingdom prepares []

SRINAGAR: As part of security and preparedness measures for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026, Anantnag Police on Sunday conducted a mock drill at the Landing Strip in Jablipora, Bijbehara, to assess and enhance emergency response capabilities. The exercise was aimed at evaluating operational preparedness, testing response mechanisms and strengthening coordination among police personnel []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday paid tributes to Brigadier Rajinder Singh on his birth anniversary, remembering his supreme sacrifice while resisting Pakistani tribal invaders during the 1947 conflict in Jammu and Kashmir. In a post on X, Sinha described Brigadier Singh as the saviour of JK and said the nation []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a petition filed by M/s Alpine Agro Services challenging penalties imposed by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for the delayed completion of black-topping of internal roads at a grain storage facility constructed under the Private Entrepreneur Guarantee (PEG) Scheme. Justice MA Chowdhary upheld []

SRINAGAR: Three persons sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a wild bear in the Duroo area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Sunday, officials said. According to local sources, the bear attacked two persons in the Shankerpora area of Duroo, while another individual was injured in a separate incident in Rain Shahbad, Verinag. The []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a petition filed by a former Jammu and Kashmir Cement Limited (JKCL) employee seeking regularisation of his services, deployment in another government department and service benefits on par with regular employees of the defunct corporation, while directing authorities to clear his outstanding wages []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the road accident near Nagrota in Jammu district that claimed the lives of three persons from Haryana and left two others injured. In a condolence message, the Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal []

SRINAGAR: Around 500 high-density apple plants were allegedly destroyed by unidentified miscreants in the Hatipora area of Behibagh in south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Sunday, causing losses estimated at over Rs 25 lakh and delivering a significant setback to a local orchard owner. The affected plantation had been developed under the high-density cultivation model, a []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of JammuKashmir and Ladakh has directed the Jammu and Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC) to release the withheld retiral benefits and unpaid salary of its former General Manager, Vikar Mustafa Shonthu, holding that the corporation had no legal justification to continue withholding the dues after his discharge in a corruption case. []

SRINAGAR: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to several food companies for allegedly using misleading brand names, trade names and product claims that could deceive consumers, as part of a crackdown on violations of food labelling norms. The food regulator said the companies were found to be in violation []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has granted bail to a 33-year-old Budgam man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor girl, observing that the evidence recorded during trial pointed to a relationship based on mutual affection and that continued detention in the peculiar circumstances of the case would amount []

SRINAGAR: Former Baramulla District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson Safina Baig is likely to join the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC), with sources indicating that discussions between her and the party leadership have gained momentum in recent weeks. Sources familiar with the development said that Baig, a prominent political figure in north Kashmir, has held []

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SRINAGAR: A United States Marine Corps pilot suffered minor injuries after an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Washington state during a routine training exercise on Saturday, igniting a brush fire and prompting a major emergency response, according to multiple media reports. According to reports, the aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake at []

SRINAGAR: Authorities have announced the temporary closure of the LehenwanMargan Top road for all kinds of vehicular traffic on June 14 and 15 due to necessary protection works being carried out along the route. According to a notice issued by the Tehsildar Larnoo/Kokernag, no vehicle shall be allowed to move from Gawran towards Margan Top []

SRINAGAR: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three persons, including two Forest Department officials, in connection with a bribery case, official sources said on Sunday. Sources said that the arrested persons have been identified as Ranger Manzoor Ahmad Malik of Kawoosa, Magam, Forester Manzoor Ahmad Dar of Nusgam, Khansahib, and casual labourer Bashir []

SRINAGAR: Three people were killed and two others injured after a car collided with a truck on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in the Nagrota area of Jammu during the early hours of Sunday, according to a report by Daily Excelsior. The accident took place at around 2.15 am in the Jagti-Karli area of Nagrota, leaving []

SRINAGAR: An oil tanker overturned after reportedly skidding off the SrinagarSonamargGumri (SSG) Road near Kijpara in the Kangan area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district during the intervening night, officials said on Sunday. The tanker, bearing registration number JK02DS-9026, is reported to have lost control before veering off the road and overturning, causing substantial damage to []

SRINAGAR: Srinagar International Airport is set for a major transformation with a Rs 1,667-crore expansion project aimed at significantly enhancing passenger handling capacity, modernising infrastructure and elevating the overall travel experience, Airport Director Javed Anjum said on Saturday. Speaking ahead of the Airports Authority of Indias (AAI) observance of Yatri Suvidha Diwas on June 15, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Additional General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan Saturday said that the Omar Abdullah-led elected government has put the districts of South Kashmir firmly back on the path of development after years of political misadventures and unfulfilled promises by successive non-NC regimes. He made these remarks []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the construction of a Decentralised Sewerage Treatment Plant (DSTP) in Leh at a cost of Rs 9.12 crore to strengthen sanitation infrastructure and protect the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. The project has been conceived as a sustainable and long-term intervention to strengthen wastewater management in Leh town, while []

SRINAGAR: Fresh rainfall across Kashmir plains and light snowfall in the higher reaches on Saturday turned the weather pleasant. According to the details, temperatures in most parts of the Valley dropped significantly below normal. Data released by the Meteorological Centre Srinagar revealed that daytime temperatures remained several degrees below normal across most parts of the []

SRINAGAR: Stating that the entire Kashmiri society cannot be held responsible for the circumstances that led to the migration of Kashmiri Pandits, Chief Ministers Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani on Saturday said the government would work towards reviving the Apex Committee on their return and rehabilitation. He asserted that all efforts made so far would remain []