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SRINAGAR: Authorities in Srinagar on Wednesday once again denied permission for Eid prayers at the historic Eidgah ground and Jama Masjid in the old city, extending restrictions at the two key religious sites for the eighth consecutive year. The decision has been taken in the backdrop of ongoing security and administrative measures surrounding major religious []

SRINAGAR: In view of increased public movement during Eid-ul-Adha, police in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district have installed safety and awareness banners at vulnerable locations along the banks of Nallah Sindh to prevent accidents and ensure public safety. The precautionary measure has been taken amid heightened footfall at picnic spots, riverbanks and tourist destinations during the []

SRINAGAR: A counter-militancy operation in the Dorimal forest area of Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district entered its fifth day on Wednesday, with security forces continuing intensive search efforts using drones, helicopters and advanced surveillance equipment amid reports of forest fires triggered by explosions. According to local reports, security forces maintained a tight cordon around the []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged people across the country to take necessary precautions as severe heatwave conditions continue to affect several parts of India. In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister advised citizens to remain alert amid soaring temperatures, urging them to stay hydrated and avoid unnecessary exposure to []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted an inquiry committee to investigate the tragic incident that occurred during the execution of work on the Bhargi to Kunan road in Block Gandoh of Doda district. As per Government Order No. 184-PW(R and B) of 2026 dated May 26, Engineer-in-Chief (Secretary Technical), Public Works (R and []

SRINAGAR: Eid-ul-Adha is being observed across Kashmir on Wednesday, with thousands of worshippers gathering at mosques and Eidgahs across the Valley to offer special prayers commemorating Prophet Ibrahims sacrifice and devotion to God. The largest congregation is witnessed at the Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar, where thousands of devotees assemble to participate in Eid prayers. Officials []

SRINAGAR: Amid the large-scale sacrifice of animals during Eid-ul-Azha across Kashmir, religious leaders, municipal authorities and civil society organisations have launched an extensive campaign urging people to scientifically dispose of animal offal and hides to prevent environmental pollution and public health risks. This year, imams in mosques across Srinagar and other districts repeatedly used Eid []

SRINAGAR: Police in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district rescued an eight-year-old girl allegedly abducted while on her way to school and detained two persons, including the complainants former wife, in connection with the case, officials said on Tuesday. The minor was recovered after police intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number HP64A-9928 at Khoon Naka in []

SRINAGAR: With Eid-ul-Azha being celebrated today, health and environmental experts in Kashmir have expressed serious concern over the improper disposal of animal waste during the festival, warning that unhygienic practices could trigger public health crises, contaminate water sources and damage the fragile environment. They have called for scientific waste management, coordinated municipal action and greater []

Cracking down on drug networks is necessary but not sufficient. Kashmir needs jobs, counselling and severed supply chains to win this war. The numbers from the NCORD meeting are, in their own way, impressive. Over 700 arrests in a quarter, properties worth crores attached, a notorious trafficker neutralised in Prithvipur, the security grid is visibly []

Abd al-Karm ibn Khwja qibat Mamd al-Kashmr was waiting in Delhi for a visa to Makkah when Nadir Shahs invasion of 1739 swept him into one of the most extraordinary careers of the 18th century. He became Persias roving ambassador across the Ottoman world and, ultimately, a pilgrim who reached the Kaaba via one of []

by Manica Balasegaram Antibiotics added 23 years to human life expectancy, but rising antimicrobial resistance, weak drug development, and poor access to treatment could sharply reverse those gains globally. Antibiotics have added an average of 23 years to human life expectancy, but antimicrobial resistance is projected to reduce global life expectancy by about 1.8 years []

SRINAGAR: A road accident claimed the life of a youth while three others were injured after a vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into the Dal Lake along Srinagars Foreshore Road on Tuesday evening. Reports said that an EcoSport vehicle bearing registration number JK01V-3260 hit a road divider on the Foreshore Road before falling []

SRINAGAR: Panic gripped parts of the posh Gandhi Nagar area of Jammu city on Tuesday evening after gunshots were fired during a police operation in the Mini Market near Green Belt Park. According to police, a team from Gandhi Nagar Police Station, accompanied by the Special Operations Group (SOG), had launched an operation around 6 []

SRINAGAR: The Higher Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir has enabled tentative college allotment and indicative cut-off trends on its admission portal to help applicants make informed choices ahead of the final seat allocation for undergraduate admissions for the 202627 academic session. The department said the tentative allotment and cut-off trends, available on the admission []

SRINAGAR: More than 68 lakh land records have been digitised across Jammu and Kashmir, with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday directing revenue officials to expedite the rollout of the digitisation programme by clearing pending backlog mutations, freezing Jamabandis and ensuring integration of records with welfare and credit access platforms. Chairing a review of the []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Bank, the premier financial institution of the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, ensured seamless banking services during the festive week leading up to Eid-ul-Azha, recording over 12 crore transactions worth more than Rs 15,000 crore, officials said on Tuesday. An official said that the Bank registered its highest-ever []

SRINAGAR: India on Tuesday strongly rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint statement issued by China and Pakistan, reiterating that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable parts of the country. Responding to media queries, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi categorically rejected []

SRINAGAR: April 2026 was the joint third-warmest April ever recorded globally, with sea surface temperatures nearing historic highs and Arctic sea ice shrinking to its second-lowest extent for the month, according to the latest Climate Bulletin issued by the Copernicus Climate Change Service. The report said average sea surface temperatures across extra-polar oceans between []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday extended Eid-ul-Adha greetings to the people, praying for peace, prosperity and harmony across Jammu and Kashmir. In his message, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conveyed his heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people, describing Eid-ul-Adha as a festival symbolising []

by Afreen Ashraf and Shoaib Nazir SRINAGAR: In the days leading up to Eid-ul-Adha, Srinagars sprawling Eidgah ground transforms into Kashmirs largest and most prominent sacrificial animal market, turning the area into a temporary world of trade, tradition, and memories. It is one of the most vibrant and important seasonal markets in the historic city []

SRINAGAR: A labourer lost his life, while ten others sustained injuries in a tragic incident at the Ghill Nala area of Bhalessa in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, after an under-construction culvert collapsed during ongoing work on Tuesday. Officials said that all the injured labourers, who are residents of Bihar, were immediately shifted for []

SRINAGAR: Budgam Police on Tuesday said it had solved the sensational murder case of a 12-year-old girl from Galwanpora village within 36 hours, arresting a local resident allegedly involved in the crime after what officials described as a scientific and evidence-based investigation. Police identified the accused as Mudasir Ahmad Mir, son of Ghulam Nabi Mir, []

SRINAGAR: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Budgam on Tuesday issued directions prohibiting the circulation and uploading of photographs of a minor victim from Gulwanpora, who was recently killed, stating that such actions are unlawful and punishable under law. In its order, the DLSA noted that images of the victim were being shared on multiple []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday handed over appointment orders to 52 beneficiaries under SRO-43 and the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS). According to the Chief Ministers Office, the appointments were issued as part of the governments compassionate assistance measures for eligible families. SRO-43 provides for employment to a dependent family member []

SRINAGAR: Four senior IPS officers of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir cadre have been empanelled for appointment to Inspector General (IG)-level posts under the Government of India. The officers cleared for empanelment include Vikramjit Singh, Abdul Jabbar, Sarah Rizvi, and Tejinder Singh. Their empanelment enables them to be considered for key assignments at the Centre []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Minister on Tuesday visited the residence of the minor girl in Budgam district and expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family following the tragic incident that has sent shockwaves across Kashmir. Expressing profound grief, the Chief Minister said the incident had shaken the conscience of society and reiterated that such crimes have []

SRINAGAR: In a major boost to Ladakhs horticulture sector, the first consignment of Karkitchoo apples, an indigenous variety from Kargil, has been flagged off for export to Dubai. The one-metric tonne shipment was organised by the Rangyul Organic Producer Company Limited (ROPCL), a Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) from Kargil, with facilitation support from the Agricultural []

SRINAGAR: Budgam MLA and Advocate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi has expressed strong outrage over the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Galwanpora area, calling it a horrifying crime and a stain on humanity, while announcing that he will personally assist the victims family in pursuing the legal battle. Deeply shocked by the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday announced that all schools in Kashmir region will remain closed from Wednesday to Friday on account of Eid-ul-Adha. Education Minister Sakina Itoo stated that schools will observe a three-day holiday for the occasion. In the meantime, Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) in an order said, In []

SRINAGAR: The festive buzz that traditionally engulfs markets across Kashmir ahead of Eid-ul-Adha is noticeably absent this year, with traders, shopkeepers and livestock dealers from several districts reporting dull business activity and weak customer response amid growing financial strain on households. From the bustling markets of Srinagar and Baramulla to the town centres of Pulwama, []

SRINAGAR: Every summer, long serpentine caravans of sheep, goats and horses begin climbing the rugged mountain tracks of Jammu and Kashmir as the nomadic Gujjar and Bakarwal communities undertake their centuries-old transhumance migration towards the high-altitude Himalayan meadows. But this year, the journey has turned harsh and uncertain. Unusual snowfall, repeated hailstorms and incessant rain []

SRINAGAR: The US military conducted strikes on Monday in southern Iran, targeting locations it said included boats allegedly involved in laying naval mines as well as missile launch sites, describing the action as defensive in nature, according to BBC news. US Central Command said in a statement that the action was intended to protect our []

SRINAGAR: The Government of India has appointed IAS officer Piyush Singla as Director in the National Health AuthorityAyushman Bharat Digital Mission under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. According to an Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Singla, a 2012-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, has been selected []

SRINAGAR: Around 80 to 90 trucks carrying sheep arrive in the Valley daily during the final week ahead of Eid-ul-Adha. The Kashmir Mutton Dealers Association (KMDA) said each truck is carrying more than 150 sheep to meet the growing demand for sacrificial animals across the Valley. Mehraj-ud-Din, General Secretary of KMDA, said the supply has []

SRINAGAR: The Gulmarg Gondola service in North Kashmirs Baramulla district will remain closed on May 26 and 27 for technical maintenance following Mondays major disruption that left hundreds of tourists stranded mid-air for several hours. An officials said that all tickets booked for May 25, 26 and 27 will be refunded in full. Authorities also []

SRINAGAR: A 19-year-old girl was found hanging under mysterious circumstances at her home in the Pogal Paristan area of Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. Officials said that information regarding the incident involving the girl, a resident of the Hoochak area of Tehsil Pogal Paristan, was received in the afternoon. Soon []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday commended the disaster response teams, Army, police and civil administration for the successful rescue of around 400 tourists stranded mid-air following a technical fault in the Gulmarg Gondola cable car system. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said the entire nation stands united []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday lauded the efforts of rescue teams and various agencies involved in the safe evacuation of tourists stranded after a technical fault temporarily halted the Gulmarg Gondola service, and ordered a thorough enquiry into the incident. The Chief Minister said the swift response, close coordination and professionalism displayed during []

SRINAGAR: Panic spread across Munad Guffan village in south Kashmirs Kulgam district after a leopard allegedly killed several dogs and sheep, prompting the Wildlife Department to launch an intensive search operation to trace the wild animal. Officials and local residents said the leopard entered the village and attacked domestic animals, triggering fear among residents and []

SRINAGAR: Heatwave conditions continued to grip the Jammu region on Monday, with Jammu city recording a maximum temperature of 40.3 degrees Celsius, making it one of the hottest days of the season so far. The Meteorological Department said Katra registered the second-highest temperature at 37.8 degrees Celsius, while comparatively cooler weather was recorded in the []

SRINAGAR: Reiterating that the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs special constitutional status remains the National Conferences principal political objective, Farooq Abdullah on Monday said the party would continue its principled political struggle until what he termed the historic injustice of August 5, 2019, is reversed. Addressing a gathering, Farooq said the accession of the erstwhile []

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lauded disaster response teams for safely rescuing around 300 tourists stranded mid-air after a technical fault halted the Gulmarg Gondola in north Kashmir. In a post on X, Shah commended the efforts of the SDRF, NDRF, Army, local police and civil administration for carrying out the six-hour []

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out searches at three locations in Jammu and Kashmir in a terror funding case linked to the banned organisation Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI). According to an official statement, the searches were conducted in Srinagar and Shopian districts and led to the recovery of incriminating financial documents and electronic []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday arrested one of the accused in the Budgam rape and murder case of a minor girl. A senior police officer said that one of the accused, identified as Mudasir, was arrested within 24 hours of the incident. He added that efforts are underway to apprehend the other accused []

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Srinagar district on Monday dismissed as false and baseless claims circulating on social media alleging damage or desecration of copies of the Holy Quran in parts of the city. In an advisory, police clarified that no such incident has taken place on the ground and said the information being shared []

SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall was reported from Minamarg and the Drass sector near Zoji La on Monday, bringing down temperatures sharply and covering higher reaches under a fresh layer of snow. Reports said heavy snowfall lashed the upper reaches of Minamarg and areas around Drass near the strategic Zoji La axis, turning vast mountain stretches white. []

SRINAGAR: Tourists were left stranded mid-air after a technical snag halted the Gulmarg Gondola service in north Kashmir on Monday, triggering a large-scale rescue operation. Officials said that nearly 300 tourists were trapped inside the cable cars after the gondola came to a sudden stop due to a fault. Rescue teams comprising personnel from the []

by Hilal Shah SRINAGAR: Patient care at Sub District Hospital (SDH) Kupwara has been severely affected after the hospitals CT scan machine remained defunct for the last 15 days, forcing patients to seek expensive diagnostic tests at private centres. The breakdown of the crucial diagnostic facility has triggered resentment among residents, who said the hospital []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited Hazratbal Dargah to review arrangements put in place for devotees ahead of the festival celebrations. Speaking on the sidelines of his visit, the Lieutenant Governor said the administration has made the best possible arrangements to ensure that people celebrate the festival of brotherhood []