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Project in final phase; bridge expected to improve connectivity and reduce travel time for Srinagar, Pampore and Chadoora residents

Fourteen former cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have urged Pakistan to ensure humane treatment and proper medical care for jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan

Scheduled maintenance on transmission lines will disrupt power supply in several areas of Kashmir

NC leader Ajay Kumar Sadhotra says the BJP has failed to honour its promise of restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, alleging the delay has weakened democracy and betrayed the people's mandate

J&K High Court says landowners are entitled to compensation not only for requisitioned land but also for adjoining land rendered inaccessible due to Army security restrictions, while dismissing the Union government's appeal

SKUAST-Kashmir has urged apple growers to follow safe pesticide use and proper orchard management for healthy crops this growing season

DGP Nalin Prabhat reviews security and pilgrim facilitation at the Nunwan frisking point, stressing vigilance and seamless movement during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced development projects worth Rs 76.45 crore for Shopian district, reviewed the progress of ongoing works and assured farmers that issues affecting the horticulture sector would be addressed on priority. During a district review meeting, Abdullah assessed the implementation of government schemes, infrastructure projects and public service delivery. []

Pakistani national detained after crossing the LoC repatriated through Chakkan Da Bagh in Poonch

by Asad Mirza Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader on 22 June 2026 after a mutiny within his own party, but before leaving Downing Street, he unveiled a near-300 billion, drone-heavy defence plan a move critics call his final, and most contested, act as prime minister. Sir Keir Starmers fall was less []

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has refused to quash proceedings in the alleged Rs 227-crore J&K Bank loan fraud case, holding that the investigation prima facie discloses cheating, criminal conspiracy and diversion of loan funds, warranting a trial

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said tensions between India and Pakistan can only be resolved through dialogue and peaceful engagement, asserting there should be no objection to advocating better bilateral ties

The Supreme Court has set aside NCLT and NCLAT orders after finding they relied on fake AI-generated judicial precedents, while affirming that Artificial Intelligence can assist courts only under complete human oversight

SRINAGAR: A 23-year-old youth lost his life after his tractor plunged into a water canal in the Watrina area of north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Thursday, officials said. Quoting an official the news agency KNO reported that the youth allegedly lost control of the tractor, causing it to plunge into the canal. He said locals []

SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti is among several political and religious leaders from the Union Territory who have been invited by the Iranian government to attend the funeral ceremonies of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. According to a report by The []

The IMD has forecast an active wet spell across Jammu and Kashmir till July 6, warning of thunderstorms, gusty winds, heavy rain in parts of the Jammu division and the risk of flash floods, landslides and mudslides in vulnerable areas

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is scheduled to hold an informal round of discussions with representatives of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) in Leh today as part of efforts to prepare for the next phase of negotiations on Ladakhs constitutional and administrative framework. The meeting is expected []

Cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides triggered by the interaction of the southwest monsoon and a western disturbance battered parts of Jammu and Kashmir, disrupting road connectivity and inundating schools and markets, while widespread rainfall brought much-needed relief from the Valley's prolonged heatwave

MoU signed with Centre; four digital mammography units to strengthen cancer screening and AI-based TB detection across government hospitals

The Economic Offences Wing has chargesheeted four persons for allegedly securing Health Department jobs using forged educational certificates, with the investigation finding fake testimonials were used to obtain government appointments

With more than 3.90 lakh registrations recorded, the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims departs from Jammu under a robust security cover ahead of the annual pilgrimage

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In Kashmir, transgender people with HIV face compounding stigma, discrimination, and isolation that silences them and blocks access to Health care, reports Bisma Farooq On a sunny morning in Srinagar, Sobiya (name changed) agreed to meet at Lal Chowk. The meeting was scheduled for noon at a local caf. Shortly before the appointed time, she []

SRINAGAR: Journalist Sheikh Mushtaqs mother passed away during the wee hours today. She was unwell for a long time. Family sources said Haleema was unwell and breathed her last during the early hours. Her Nimaz-e-Jinaza is being offered at around 8 am. She will be laid to rest in the familys ancestral graveyard. Mushtaq, the []

SRINAGAR: Mild tremors were felt across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir late Wednesday night after a 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. According to seismic data, the earthquake occurred at 11:27 pm (IST). The epicentre was located at 36.53N latitude and 70.47E longitude in Afghanistans Hindu Kush region, at a depth []

SRINAGAR: More than 100 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan, including senior political leaders, former diplomats, academics, journalists, activists and retired officials, have jointly appealed to the Prime Ministers of the two countries to initiate a comprehensive process of dialogue, restore diplomatic relations and revive people-to-people, trade and transport links in South Asia. In a []

J&K Bank crosses the historic Rs 3 trillion business milestone, registering over 20% annual growth as deposits rise 16% and advances surge 25%, reinforcing its strong expansion trajectory

Moosa Qureshi shines with Man of the Match performance as Baramulla keep title hopes alive in KCFL 2026 Eliminator

Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg reviews facilities at Nowgam and Pantha Chowk, says all arrangements are in place for the smooth and safe conduct of the Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3

LG Manoj Sinha reviews preparations for the Amarnath Yatra at Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas ahead of the July 3 pilgrimage

PM says Digital India has transformed public service delivery, accelerated innovation and improved the ease of living for millions

Tariq Ahmed Rather joins the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment as Director (Media & Communications) following his transfer from Akashvani Srinagar

Power supply to remain suspended in several localities for infrastructure upgrades, cable works and transmission line maintenance; Sanoor Kalipora feeder areas to witness phased shutdowns on multiple dates in July

INDIA Bloc allies, other non-NDA parties from J&K to be invited as National Conference intensifies preparations for New Delhi demonstration

Young adults lead Jammu and Kashmir's organ donation movement, with 3,066 donor pledges registered as awareness campaigns gain momentum and India crosses the five-lakh milestone

The minor died on the spot after being struck by a dumper in Vodhpora; police have launched an investigation into the fatal accident

The Directorate of School Education Jammu has announced a two-week summer break for schools in the winter zone, with classes resuming after July 1

BeerwahBudgam bus mishap leaves 25 injured; prompt rescue by residents averts tragedy

Prime minister says doctors are strengthening India's healthcare system while chartered accountants are driving economic growth through transparency and professional excellence.

JK Bank has disbursed over Rs 1,300 crore to 28,400 enterprises under Mission YUVA, strengthening entrepreneurship and employment across Jammu and Kashmir

A dumper, Scorpio and Alto 800 were involved in the crash at Zangam, disrupting traffic before damaged vehicles were cleared from the highway.

Gusty winds up to 60 kmph, heavy rain likely over parts of Jammu division; Srinagar records 35.2C as temperatures stay above normal

Hotels and restaurants get relief as commercial LPG prices fall for the first time this year; household LPG cylinder prices stay unchanged

Accused allegedly manipulated KCC loan limits, misused banking credentials and siphoned off funds while working at J&K Bank branch in Budgam

Anantnag court finds truck driver guilty of murdering a gas tanker driver after a roadside altercation on the Jammu-Srinagar Highway, saying the evidence conclusively established his guilt

Debris from sudden flash flood halts traffic; commuters advised to avoid the route until restoration work is completed

Anshul Garg stresses 24x7 monitoring, real-time information sharing and asks pilgrims to use toll-free helpline for assistance

SRINAGAR: The Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir, has issued a revised traffic advisory for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, notifying convoy schedules and cut-off timings for pilgrims, tourists and non-convoy vehicles. The advisory will remain in force from July 2 to August 28, 2026. According to the advisory, separate movement schedules have been fixed []

SRINAGAR:The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Tuesday formally ordered summer vacation for all government and recognised private schools up to the Higher Secondary level across the Kashmir Division from July 6 to July 19, 2026, following approval from the competent authority. The order, issued under Order No. 243-DSEK of 2026 dated June 30, []

SRINAGAR: A decline in gold prices has brought relief to buyers across Kashmir, especially families purchasing jewellery for weddings as the Valley heads into peak marriage season. The dip has drawn customers back to jewellery markets after months of record-high rates that had dampened demand. Many buyers who had postponed purchases due to soaring prices []