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SRINAGAR:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has empanelled six senior IPS officers of the AGMUT cadre for appointment to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP), including three officers from the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir segment. The officers cleared for empanelment to the coveted DGP rank are Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal, Rajesh Kumar, Satish []

SRINAGAR: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ordered the winding up of the Siraj-ul-Uloom Welfare Foundation, Shopian, a non-profit entity registered as a company, and directed that its assets be taken over by an Official Liquidator amid allegations that its activities were detrimental to Indias sovereignty and national security. In an ex parte order, []

SRINAGAR: The Department of Community Medicine at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has issued a public awareness advisory cautioning people about the harmful effects of prolonged screen time on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It warned that excessive use of smartphones, tablets, computers, and other digital devices is increasingly contributing to a range of health []

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting in the national capital to review security preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, with a strong focus on ensuring a safe and smooth pilgrimage for devotees. An official said that during the meeting Shah stressed that the safety of pilgrims remains the top []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmirs School Education Department on Friday revoked the suspension of In-charge Chief Education Officer Balbir Kumar and ordered his immediate posting to the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Jammu. According to Government Order No. 226-JK (Edu) 2026 issued on June 12, the Competent Authority withdrew Kumars []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has separately met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu in New Delhi and raised concerns over the proposed closure of Srinagar International Airport from October 1 to 16, 2026, scheduled under Phase III of the runway resurfacing project. During the meetings, the []

SRINAGAR: Authorities have stepped up Amarnath Yatra preparations in south Kashmirs Anantnag district with advanced surveillance systems, mock drills, and a strengthened security grid ahead of the pilgrimage beginning July 3. With over 400 CCTV cameras, facial recognition technology, elevated bunkers and specialised security units deployed along the route, officials say extensive measures are in []

SRINAGAR: The number of inoperative bank accounts in Jammu and Kashmir has crossed the 42 lakh mark, official data has revealed. According to the figures, the total number of inoperative accounts in the Union Territory surged to 4212670 as on December 31, 2025, marking an increase of 618596 compared to 3594074 accounts as on December []

SRINAGAR: The Committee on Petitions of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly held a high-level interaction with the Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, and members of the JK Assemblys Petitions Committee to enhance inter-legislative cooperation and exchange governance practices. The meeting focused on institutional collaboration, with both sides reviewing the functioning []

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Friday detained a suspected drug peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, following orders issued by the competent authority. The accused has been identified as Fayaz Ahmad Khanday, son of Abdul Khaliq Khanday, a resident of Pati Shalbugh, []

SRINAGAR: Two seven-year-old girls sustained injuries in a hit-and-run incident after an unidentified motorcycle struck them and fled the scene in the Yaroo area of Langate in north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Friday. The injured have been identified as Ulfat Jaan, daughter of Mohammad Shafi Ganie, and Zahira Jaan, daughter of Shamisdin Ganie, both residents []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has informed that scheduled shutdowns will be carried out on several transmission lines and grid stations across Kashmir for maintenance works, resulting in power disruptions in multiple areas on different dates in June 2026. As per the schedule, shutdown of the 33 kV KulgamDevsar []

SRINAGAR: The School Education Department of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has announced a significant administrative reshuffle, formalised in Government Order No: 227-JK (Edu) of 2026, dated June 12, 2026. Under the authority of the Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Ram Niwas Sharma, the order mandates the immediate placement of 22 Principals and officers of []

SRINAGAR: New Zealand batting great Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a distinguished 16-year career during which he became the countrys leading international run-scorer and one of the most respected figures in world cricket. Its a team I love and its so dear to my heart Thank []

SRINAGAR: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice to Nestl India over allegations that insects or larvae were found in a packet of Maggi noodles, while also seeking explanations from KFC and Flipkart in separate food safety complaints, according to an NDTV Profit report. FSSAI issues notice to Nestle []

SRINAGAR: MooL Sustainability Research and Training Center, Ganderbal, has invited applications for the RISE UP: The Sustainable Kashmir Fellowships 20262027, a seven-month programme aimed at nurturing personal leadership, ecological entrepreneurship and purpose-driven careers among youth across Kashmir. Supported by Royal Enfield Social Mission, the fellowship is designed for young people seeking to build meaningful careers []

SRINAGAR: A driver was killed while two onboard students were injured after a school bus met with an accident in the Chadoora area of central Kashmirs Budgam district on Friday, officials said. An official said that a school bus belonging to IPTS School Khansahib lost control and plunged into a deep gorge in the Neegu []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered the transfer and posting of six Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers with immediate effect as part of an ongoing administrative reorganisation. According to Government Order No. 1078-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated June 12, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) under the directions of the []

SRINAGAR: The Office of the Assistant Collector (Tehsildar) in Ganderbal has issued a formal public notice mandating the immediate clearance of land and structures located within the alignment of the Ring Road Phase-IIA project. The directive specifically targets land owners, structure owners, and beneficiaries who have already received compensation for their properties or belongings falling []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has transferred 2020-batch AGMUT cadre Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Satyendra Maurya from Jammu and Kashmir to Chandigarh with immediate effect. According to an official order, Maurya, who was serving as Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), has been directed to report to his new place of []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir education and health minister Sakina Itoo on Friday called for the removal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from the Union Territory, asserting that the improved security situation and absence of stone-pelting warranted the repeal at par with the Northeast. If it is better, then it should be removed []

SRINAGAR: Twenty sheep belonging to a shepherd from south Kashmirs Tral area died under suspected toxic conditions late on Thursday night, dealing a major financial blow to the livestock owner and raising fresh concerns about the safety of grazing areas. The sheep belonged to Bilal Ahmad, a resident of Seer Tral, and were reportedly being []

SRINAGAR: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and credit-awarding institutions across the country to upload students academic records for the examination year 2025 on the National Academic Depository (NAD) and Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) platform by June 30, 2026. In a notice issued to universities and colleges, the []

SRINAGAR: The Centre has issued a fresh advisory warning of an emerging wave of cybercrime in which artificial intelligence is being used to bypass security systems and infiltrate financial infrastructure across digital platforms. The advisory, released by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, cautions that cybercriminals are increasingly []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer Mohammad Younis Mir, a 2019 batch Junior Scale officer, passed away on Friday following a brief illness, local sources said. Mir was serving as Assistant Director, Handicrafts and Handloom in the Industries and Commerce Department at the time of his demise. He was earlier posted as State []

SRINAGAR: A rare instance of cross-party appreciation has drawn attention after Union Minister Kiren Rijiju publicly praised Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, describing him as a sensible leader and urging others to adopt a similar tone in public discourse. Some people need to learn lessons from Omar Abdullah sahab. He is a sensible []

SRINAGAR: United States President Donald Trump has claimed that planned military strikes and bombings against Iran have been cancelled following what he described as high-level, approved negotiations involving the Iranian leadership. In a statement posted on social media, Trump said discussions with Iran had been brought to the highest level and allegedly endorsed by multiple []

SRINAGAR: A 25-year-old man from Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir is under investigation after he was allegedly found portraying himself as an employee of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and carrying a purported identity card of doubtful authenticity. An official said that during the course of information collection, it came to the notice of the []

SRINAGAR: Several parts of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms on Thursday following a spell of above-normal temperatures across the Union Territory. Fresh snowfall was also recorded in the Apharwat hills of Gulmarg and several other higher reaches of north Kashmir. Weather officials said that a fresh western disturbance influenced weather []

SRINAGAR: In the run-up to the annual Amarnath Yatra Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi on Friday. Sources said that JK Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will attend the meeting along with top officials, including the Director General of Police, the Chief Secretary, []

SRINAGAR: A 25-year struggle by a Haryana family for compensation following the death of a homemaker in a road accident has prompted the Supreme Court to issue nationwide directions aimed at reducing delays in motor accident compensation cases and ensuring faster justice for victims families. The case arose from the death of a 35-year-old woman []

SRINAGAR: Folk theatre artist Ravice Rashid, known by his stage name Rayees Wathori, has been chosen for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2025, a leading national award for young performing artists in India. Instituted by the Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Ministry of Culture, the award recognises outstanding contributions by artists below the age []

SRINAGAR: Gold prices declined for the fifth consecutive session on Thursday, falling by Rs 277 to Rs 1,47,740 per 10 grams in futures trade, tracking a weak trend in global markets amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and shifting expectations on interest rates. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for August delivery []

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) will be withdrawn from almost the entire Northeast by next year, except for one or two states, asserting that the shrinking coverage of the law reflects a marked improvement in the regions security situation and the return of peace. []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday attended the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, where he outlined the Union Territorys development priorities and sought greater central support for infrastructure, tourism, health and energy projects. The meeting, held on the theme Inclusive []

SRINAGAR: An eight-year-old boy was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a road at Lethipora in the Awantipora area of south Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. The injured child has been identified as Alim Farooq, son of Farooq Ahmad Dar, a resident of Hajibal, Kakapora. He was initially taken to Sub-District []

SRINAGAR: All three Indian seafarers who were previously reported missing following a US military strike on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz have been confirmed dead, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday. It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Sadly, three Indian seafarers []

SRINAGAR: A 25-year-old man from Budgam district was admitted to the Bone and Joint Hospital, Barzulla, on Thursday after sustaining critical injuries in a road accident. The injured has been identified as Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, son of Ali Mohammad Bhat and a resident of the Kichwari area of Budgam district. Hospital sources said he was []

SRINAGAR: A search and rescue operation was launched on Thursday after an individual reportedly drowned in a nallah in the Reshnagri area of south Kashmirs Shopian district. Officials said the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) component Shopian initiated the operation soon after reports emerged that a local resident had drowned. The missing person has been []

SRINAGAR: A fire incident has been reported aboard MT Jalveer, a vessel carrying 20 crew members, near Shinas Port off the coast of Oman, marking the third maritime emergency this week involving ships with Indian seafarers on board. We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off Shinas port of Oman, earlier today . []

SRINAGAR: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a corruption and fraud case against several private individuals, unknown bank officials and public servants in connection with the alleged misappropriation of funds under the Prime Ministers Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) at JK Banks Sumbal branch in north Kashmirs Bandipora district. According to an FIR registered []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has extended the deadline for the Central Assistance scheme aimed at the one-time settlement of families displaced from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) in 1947 and from Chhamb during the wars of 1965 and 1971, pushing the completion date from March 31, 2026 to September 30, 2026. The extension []

SRINAGAR: Police in Ganderbal district on Thursday seized four vehicles, including three tippers and a tractor, for their alleged involvement in the illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals at various locations in the district. According to police, the vehicles were intercepted within the jurisdictions of Police Station Lar, Police Station Gund and Police Post []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Elections, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Thursday said the government is actively pursuing the implementation of weather-based crop insurance schemes to protect farmers against losses, while simultaneously focusing on training and awareness programmes to expose cultivators to the latest agricultural technologies []

SRINAGAR: A government school teacher who had been missing since June 5 while on Census duty was found dead in the Ranbir Canal near the Bathra area on Thursday, reports said. The deceased has been identified as Vikram Chand Sharma, who was posted at Middle School Gurha Jagir. According to officials, personnel of the State []

SRINAGAR: The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on Thursday across the United States, Canada and Mexico, marking the largest edition of the tournament in history with 48 teams competing for footballs biggest prize. The month-long competition, which will conclude with the final on July 19, expands significantly from previous editions that featured 32 teams. A []

SRINAGAR: Budgam MLA Aga Muntazir Mehdi on Thursday urged the Jammu and Kashmir administration to initiate discussions on the long-pending issue of the traditional Muthida Jaloos Ashura route, stating that thousands of devotees were awaiting a decision ahead of Muharram. The administration has rightly begun reviewing preparations for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. However, it is []

SRINAGAR: With dog bite incidents continuing to be reported across urban and rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir, health authorities have intensified awareness efforts on rabies prevention, stressing that timely medical intervention can save lives and help achieve the national goal of Zero Human Deaths from Dog-Mediated Rabies by 2030. The Anti-Rabies Clinic at SMHS []

SRINAGAR: The JammuSrinagar National Highway (NH-44) will remain closed to traffic during night hours in the Ramban sector from June 12 to 17 to facilitate urgent repair and maintenance works. Official sources said the District Administration Ramban has ordered a temporary suspension of traffic on a section of the highway at Nachlana to allow bituminous []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Railways has approved a commercial stoppage of the JammuSrinagar Vande Bharat Express at Anantnag, following a meeting between Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in New Delhi on Wednesday. The decision marks a significant enhancement in railway connectivity for south Kashmir and is expected []