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SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday filed a chargesheet against 10 people, including nine former and serving public servants and a private contractor, in an alleged Rs 7.12 lakh embezzlement and fraud case linked to the construction of a steel bridge at Lastiyal-Kalaroose in Kupwara. The accused include former Executive Engineers Mohammad Sultan Sheikh []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has dismissed a petition filed by teachers of Army Goodwill School, Wayne, Kupwara, holding that the privately run, self-financed institution is not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution in service-related disputes. Justice Shahzad Azeem pronounced the judgment on August 5, 2026, after reserving []

SRINAGAR: A joint search and rescue operation was launched by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police in Bandipora district on Monday to trace a 31-year-old man who is suspected to have drowned in Nalla Madmati in the Natipora area. The missing man has been identified as Showkat Ahmad Gujjar, son of Mohammad []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir had 91,569 teachers in position in government schools during 2025-26, including 18,748 at the foundational stage, 38,988 at the preparatory stage and 33,833 at the secondary stage, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. The figures were provided by the Ministry of Education in response to a question on shortages of []

SRINAGAR: Three police personnel, including an officer, were injured after an escort vehicle rolled down following a tyre burst near Zirayat Sharief in Awantipora on Monday. The Scorpio, deployed as the escort vehicle of DYSP DAR Awantipora, met with the accident after one of its tyres reportedly burst, causing the vehicle to roll down. The []

SRINAGAR: A total of 1,890 senior citizens in Jammu and Kashmir had enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) by March 31, 2023, with Rs 21.34 crore mobilised as premium, according to data placed before the Lok Sabha on Monday. The figures, provided by the Ministry of Finance in response to an unstarred []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has received six tourism infrastructure projects worth Rs 524.49 crore under the Centres Swadesh Darshan Scheme, with Rs 457.10 crore released or authorised and Rs 425.89 crore utilised, according to data tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The projects, all sanctioned during 2016-17 under the Himalayan Circuit, cover major tourist []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday indicated that the expansion of his Council of Ministers is likely to be undertaken after August 15, putting an end to some of the uncertainty surrounding the long-pending exercise. Speaking to the media in Srinagar, Omar said the government would proceed with the expansion but []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said athletes in the Union Territory need better sporting infrastructure, training facilities and financial support to compete effectively at national and international levels. Speaking at an event in Srinagar, Omar said JK remained behind in terms of sports infrastructure and stressed the need for sustained []

SRINAGAR: The Centre has approved the utilisation of Rs 5,630.75 crore available under the New Central Sector Scheme (NCSS) for Industrial Development of Jammu and Kashmir to register additional eligible industrial units currently on the waiting list. The decision was taken by the Apex Committee, which has allowed the available funds to be used for []

SRINAGAR:Police in north Kashmirs Bandipora district have arrested two persons in connection with the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl, officials said, claiming the case was solved within 12 hours. Officials said police received information about the alleged sexual assault at around noon on Sunday, following which an investigation was immediately launched. During the investigation, []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Srinagar, has ordered an inquiry into two patient cases at Moj Gobur (Medlyn) Hospital in Chanapora, directing a seven-member committee to examine whether any lapse, negligence or delay in treatment was involved. The inquiry follows reports concerning the deaths of patients at the hospital. However, officials said there is []

SRINAGAR: At least 28 women were injured when a mini-bus carrying participants of a Tiranga Yatra overturned on a flyover near Super Speciality Hospital in Jammu on Sunday night, officials said. The injured, aged between 18 and 25 years, were returning after taking part in the Tiranga Yatra from Bahu Fort to Mubarak Mandi when []

by Umaima Reshi SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is falling significantly behind the national average in higher education participation, with its Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) standing at just 21.5 per cent, against 30 per cent nationally, according to the latest education data placed before Parliament. The figures, drawn from government information tabled in both Houses of []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) conducted a joint cordon-and-search operation in areas near the International Border under Arnia police station limits on Sunday as part of heightened security and area domination measures ahead of Independence Day, police said. The operation was carried out in Aik Nallah, Kool Kalan and []

SRINAGAR: Authorities have ordered the closure of schools in eight panchayats of Kotranka in Rajouri district on Monday after stray dogs suspected of being rabid reportedly bit seven people and other dogs in the area. According to an order issued by the Zonal Education Planning Officer, Kotranka, some rabid/stray dogs have been roaming in the []

SRINAGAR: Ladakh has disbursed Rs 1.10 crore in production-based incentives to more than 1,200 nomadic Pashmina herders, as the administration seeks to boost fibre production, improve returns to pastoral families and overhaul the payment system in the sector. The 25 per cent production-based incentive, introduced for the first time this year, has already coincided with []

SRINAGAR: Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan has returned to Indias Test squad after 20 months, replacing the injured B. Sai Sudharsan for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Sunday. Sudharsan has been ruled out of the series after suffering a stress reaction in his []

SRINAGAR: An eight-year-old boy was injured after being attacked by a leopard in the Wagila area of Wagoora in north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Sunday evening, officials said. The injured child was initially taken to Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla for treatment. The child was later referred to Srinagar for specialised medical care in view []

SRINAGAR: Several passengers were injured, some of them critically, after a matador overturned at Shakuntla Flyover in Jammu on Sunday evening, officials said. Quoting an official the news agency KNO reported that the matador, carrying passengers, overturned at the flyover, leaving several occupants injured. He said locals and rescue personnel rushed to the spot and []

SRINAGAR: Traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained slow due to single-lane stretches, road damage and uneven surfaces, the Traffic Police said on Sunday, while advising commuters to avoid night travel amid the forecast of heavy rain over the next two days. According to the traffic advisory, very slow movement was observed on NH-44 []

SRINAGAR: Repeated sightings of at least two leopards in densely populated areas of north Kashmirs Baramulla town over the past several days have caused concern among residents, with many avoiding travel during the morning and evening hours. The leopards have reportedly been sighted in residential areas including Bilal Colony, Friends Colony, Chinar Bagh and Rangwar. []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience another spell of wet weather over the coming days, with heavy to very heavy rain forecast at isolated places in the Jammu division and brief intense showers expected in parts of Kashmir, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. The Meteorological Centre, Srinagar, in its latest []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered those who participated in the historic Quit India Movement, saying their courage would continue to inspire generations of Indians. In a post on X, Modi said the movement, inspired by the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, infused new energy into Indias freedom struggle and reflected the unwavering determination []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved repair and renovation of the historic Rattan Garh Fort in Bhaderwah, Doda, at a cost of Rs 10 crore. The initiative is aimed at preserving the regions historical heritage and promoting tourism in Bhaderwah and its adjoining areas. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced the approval, saying the []

SRINAGAR: Recognising the trust and confidence placed by people in its doctors, healthcare professionals and services, PARAS Health Srinagar has launched a special gratitude campaign titled Thank You Kashmir, expressing appreciation to the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh for making the healthcare facility an integral part of their medical journey. The campaign aims to []

SRINAGAR: At least 10 passengers were injured after a tempo vehicle they were travelling in overturned on the Batote-Doda road on Sunday, officials said. Quoting an official, the news agency KNO reported that the tempo was on its way to Doda from Batote when it overturned at Karmail Morh, leaving around 10 passengers injured. He []

SRINAGAR : A fresh internal dispute has surfaced in the Bharatiya Janata Partys Anantnag unit, with a suspended party worker alleging that around Rs 8.25 lakh was sought in the name of permissions, jobs and other opportunities. The allegations have come days after the BJP suspended nine office-bearers following a controversial Tiranga rally in Anantnag []

SRINAGAR: Ghulam Hassan Kangoo, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern forestry and soil and water conservation in Jammu and Kashmir, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy that extends well beyond the Forest Department he served for decades. He was 91. A distinguished forester, conservationist, scholar and environmentalist, Kangoo was instrumental in []

SRINAGAR: Iran has said the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened until the United States changes its approach towards Tehran, setting out a series of demands that could further complicate efforts to restore shipping through the key waterway. Irans Supreme National Security Council said Washington must end its military campaign against Iran []

SRINAGAR: The Government of India has said Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions will remain free for citizens, clarifying that any future Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will apply only to a limited category of merchant transactions above a specified threshold. The government said consumers making payments through UPI will not be charged transaction fees and all []

SRINAGAR: The Ladakh administration has designated five existing health institutions as district hospitals in the newly created districts of the Union Territory, with immediate effect. According to an order issued by the Health and Medical Education Department on August 7, the move has been approved by the competent authority with the aim of strengthening healthcare []

SRINAGAR : Doda Police on Saturday arrested an absconder wanted in connection with a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, officials said. The accused, identified as Shamas Din, son of Abdul Rashid and a resident of Bhata Chaka in Doda, was wanted in FIR No. 262/2024 registered at Police []

SRINAGAR: Police in north Kashmirs Baramulla district have attached property valued at over Rs 69 lakh and secured an arrest warrant against another accused in connection with a 2008 militancy-related case, police said on Sunday. The action was taken following an order of the Special NIA Court in Sopore in a case registered at Chandoosa []

SRINAGAR: A labourer was killed after being hit by a vehicle from the convoy of Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary in the Satwari area of Jammu district late on Saturday night, officials said. The accident occurred near Royal Furniture Showroom in Satwari, according to officials. They said the vehicle, bearing registration number []

SRINAGAR: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Saturday detained a man from central Kashmirs Budgam district for allegedly sharing radical content on social media, officials said. The suspect was identified as Siraj Nabi Parray, a resident of Archanderhama, Magam, in central Kashmirs Budgam district. Officials said scrutiny of his social media account revealed posts, images []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has tightened attendance monitoring in government schools, making physical verification of students mandatory before attendance is entered digitally and ordering surprise inspections and regular reconciliation of attendance records. The directions were issued through Circular No. 09-JK(Edu) of 2026 by Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, School Education Department, Ram []

SRINAGAR: Two people were critically injured after a Santro car collided with a tractor in the Choora Pattan area of north Kashmir on Saturday evening, reports said. The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their identities were not immediately available. The circumstances leading to the collision were not known immediately. Further details, []

SRINAGAR: The Bandipora district administration has made it mandatory for households with adequate space to process their biodegradable wet waste through home composting, in a move aimed at reducing the burden on municipal waste collection and promoting decentralised solid waste management. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora Indu Kanwal Chib issued a notification under the Solid Waste []

SRINAGAR: The increase in sanitation-related charges by the Pulwama Municipal Council has triggered concern among traders and shopkeepers in the town, with members of the business community questioning the additional financial burden and seeking greater accountability in the utilisation of civic funds. Traders argue that they are already required to meet several regulatory and licensing []

SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has launched a national-level Artificial Intelligence challenge aimed at developing machine translation technology for Kashmiri, seeking to bring the language into Indias rapidly expanding AI and Natural Language Processing ecosystem. Named KATHE 2026: AI Challenge for Kashmiri Language Translation, the competition is being organised by Gaash Lab []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday described the events of August 9, 1953, including the arrest and ouster of then Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, as a black day in the history of Jammu and Kashmir, and called upon the Union Government to open a new chapter in its []

SRINAGAR: Six students of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir (SKUAST-K) have secured prestigious fully funded research internships in Taiwan under the Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP), marking another significant step in the universitys expanding international academic footprint. The students, four undergraduates and two postgraduates, were selected after multiple rounds of rigorous screening and []

SRINAGAR: Senior political leader Syed Mohammad Akhoon on Saturday led a group of social and political activists and workers, including an NC block president, into the Apni Party, in a fresh expansion of the partys presence in Srinagar. The new entrants, mainly from the Hazratbal and Zadibal constituencies, joined the Apni Party along with their []

SRINAGAR: Tourist arrivals in Ladakh reached 3,30,332 between January and July this year, nearly matching the total footfall recorded by the Union Territory during the whole of 2025, officials said on Saturday. According to a Lok Bhavan spokesperson, the figure for the first seven months of 2026 is 98.35 per cent of the 3,35,872 tourists []

SRINAGAR: A shortage of proper football grounds and all-weather playing facilities is hindering the growth of football in Ganderbal district despite increasing interest in the sport and strong public participation in local tournaments. Players and coaches said many of the available grounds have uneven surfaces and poor playing conditions, making regular training and competitive matches []

SRINAGAR: The water level in the Chenab River is likely to rise by around 2 to 3 metres from Sunday evening as NHPCs Dulhasti Power Station undertakes scheduled silt flushing of the Dul Dam reservoir. According to the Dulhasti Power Station, the mandatory periodic operation will begin at 8 pm on August 9 and continue []

SRINAGAR: The Special Crime Wing (SCW) of Crime Branch Jammu has registered a case in connection with an alleged overseas employment fraud in which a Jammu resident was reportedly cheated of Rs 10.05 lakh on the promise of securing a work visa and employment in Russia. According to officials, the complaint was filed against Vishal []

SRINAGAR: Two persons were apprehended after police intercepted them during a routine patrol at Dawar in Gurez, a border area of north Kashmirs Bandipora district, on Saturday. According to officials, SHO Police Station Gurez Nazir Ahmad, along with his escort, was conducting routine patrolling when the two persons were noticed behaving suspiciously. On seeing the []

SRINAGAR:Two residential houses were gutted in a fire that broke out in the Akhran Trigam area of Khari tehsil in Jammu and Kashmirs Ramban district on Saturday, reports said. The affected houses belonged to Shabir Ahmed, son of Noor Mohd Gujjar, and Mohd Fareed, son of Ghulam Qazi, both residents of Akhran Trigam. The cause []