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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government is preparing to implement an integrated Data Management Strategy and Action Plan to enable secure data sharing across departments, reduce paperwork for citizens and improve the delivery of public services and welfare benefits. The proposed strategy was reviewed by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo during a high-level meeting on Saturday. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accepted the technical resignation of Dr Ifrah Khalil Kangoo, Medical Officer in the JK Health and Family Welfare (Gazetted) Service, with retrospective effect from January 9, 2026, following her appointment as Deputy Medical Superintendent at Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar. The decision was issued by the Health and []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) on Saturday expelled Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon, Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, from the partys primary membership for six years, citing anti-party activities and indiscipline. The decision was announced by the party in a post on its official X handle, []

SRINAGAR: Paras Health Srinagar has launched PARAS RATNA, its flagship employee rewards and recognition programme, aimed at honouring staff members who demonstrate excellence, innovation, teamwork, leadership and commitment to compassionate patient care. According to the hospital, the initiative seeks to recognise employees whose contributions strengthen the organisations culture and support its mission of delivering quality []

SRINAGAR: The body of a 10-year-old boy, who went missing after being swept away by the strong currents of the Kishanganga River in Gurez Valley of north Kashmirs Bandipora district, was recovered on Saturday, ending a 12-day search operation. The deceased has been identified as Babar Bashir, a resident of the Tulail area of Bandipora []

SRINAGAR:The Patiala House Sessions Court in Delhi on Saturday granted bail to Kashmiri human rights activist Khurram Parvez and journalist Irfan Mehraj in a case registered against them under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The order paves the way for Parvezs release in the second UAPA case against him. The Delhi High Court had []

SRINAGAR: Tourist destinations across Jammu and Kashmir witness thousands of visitors every day, particularly during the summer season. Brenwar in Haijin, which has emerged as one of the Valleys popular tourist spots in recent years, is no exception. However, the sharp rise in tourist footfall has also led to increasing environmental degradation at the picturesque []

SRINAGAR: The Union Territory of Ladakh has imposed a complete ban on the procurement, distribution, sale and use of chemical and synthetic fertilisers, setting the stage for its transformation into Indias largest certified organic farming region. The order, issued by the Ladakh Administration on the directions of Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, came into force []

SRINAGAR: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday recovered five packets of suspected narcotics during a search operation in Kosalyain village near the border fence in Haveli tehsil of Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district. Officials said the NCB team intercepted and apprehended a man identified as Maneer Hussain, son of Sain and a resident of []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday said the government will take a decision soon on extending the summer vacation for schools in the valley in view of the ongoing heatwave conditions. The government is monitoring the situation closely. Schools are closed till Sunday, and we will take an appropriate decision regarding []

SRINAGAR: An Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) manager was found dead in the Sempora area of Pantha Chowk, Srinagar, on Saturday morning in an apparent case of suicide, officials said. An official said that Yashpal Singh, Manager of the Indian Oil Corporation at Sempora, was found hanging inside the IOC premises on Saturday morning. On receiving []

Babra Wani spoke with suicide survivors across Kashmir to understand the causes, recovery journeys, and resilience, while examining the critical role of family support and professional mental healthcare Amaira is careful about what she wears. At 29, she appears composed, measured in speech, and quietly self-assured. But she prefers long sleeves, even in warmer weather. []

by Dr Iqra Shafi Bhat Quick commerce promises convenience in Kashmir but challenges traditional retailers, consumer behaviour, labour conditions, and the Valleys evolving retail economy Quick commerce, app-based delivery of groceries and daily essentials at an ultra-fast speed (10 to 30 minutes), has grown at an extraordinary pace. Recent industry estimates place the countrys quick-commerce []

SRINAGAR: A fresh batch of 3,632 pilgrims undertaking the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu in the early hours of Saturday under multi-layer security arrangements, officials said. According to the Joint Police Control Room (JPCR), the pilgrims departed in 148 vehicles, including 82 buses, 17 medium motor vehicles []

SRINAGAR: Kashmir is witnessing one of its most alarming climate shifts in recent history, with this July recording three of the hottest days ever observed in the Valley even as rivers, streams and springs are already showing signs of stress from declining water levels. A new scientific study has now established that Jammu and Kashmir []

SRINAGAR: Army troops opened fire after detecting suspicious movement along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Tarkundi forward area of Rajouri district late on Friday night, triggering an exchange of small arms fire from across the border, officials said. According to officials, the firing began at around 10 pm after troops guarding the LoC []

SRINAGAR: Six people, including five Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and a driver from Ganderbal, were injured in a road accident near Jakhani in Udhampur on Saturday morning, officials said. The injured were shifted to Government Medical College (GMC), Udhampur, where they are undergoing treatment. Following the accident, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant []

SRINAGAR: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to hospital by police personnel on Saturday after his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar entered its 21st day, amid growing concerns over his deteriorating health. Wangchuk has been leading the protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination. []

UN Seeks Probe into PoK Unrest, 31 Killed So Far

SRINAGAR: In a significant step towards strengthening the cyber security architecture and enhancing the capacity to combat cybercrime in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, sanction has been accorded for the establishment of the Jammu & Kashmir Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (JK4C) as an independent organization under the overall superintendence and control of the []

SRINAGAR : The Jammu and Kashmir Department of Youth Services and Sports on Friday defended the disqualification of Wushu player Surya Bhanu Pratap Singh from appointment under the Outstanding Sports Persons quota, saying the decision was taken strictly in accordance with the provisions of S.O.-12 of 2022 after verification of his anti-doping record. The clarification []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Friday announced scheduled power shutdowns in several areas of the Kashmir division over the coming days to facilitate maintenance works on various transmission lines. According to a statement issued by the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, the 33 KV SharifabadNarbal line will remain shut on July 18, []

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo asks departments to fast-track governance reforms, simplify regulations and prepare a time-bound roadmap to attract investment

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered a reshuffle of senior police officers in the Jammu and Kashmir Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (JK4C), transferring and posting five officers with immediate effect in what appears to be an effort to strengthen the Union Territorys cyber crime investigation and enforcement setup. According to Government Order []

SRINAGAR: Mercedes-Benz India on Friday flagged off its global 140 Years of Innovation expedition from Leh, with a specially designated S-Class sedan embarking on a high-altitude journey to Umling La in Ladakh in an attempt to become the first S-Class to reach the worlds highest motorable road. The expedition was flagged off from Shanti Stupa []

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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a high-level multi-departmental task force to oversee the utilisation of Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) across the Union Territory in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026. The task force has been constituted through a government order issued on July 16, 2026, under the orders of the Lieutenant []

Mirwaiz Condemns Proposed Liquor Shop Relocation to Residential Areas

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday criticised the Centre over its response to the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar, alleging that its refusal to engage with the protesting youth reflected a colonial mindset. The distressing scenes unfolding at Jantar Mantar, where Sonam Wangchuk is risking his life to safeguard the future []

Three minor girls were traced and rescued from Punjab within three days of their disappearance following an interstate police operation

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday visited the Nunwan base camp to review the arrangements for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials to assess the facilities being provided to pilgrims. The review comes as the annual pilgrimage completed 15 days, during which more []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered a major administrative reshuffle in the Information Department, transferring and posting 17 officers with immediate effect in the interest of administration. According to the order, Showkat Hussain Ganie, JKAS (Junior Scale), District Information Officer (DIO), Shopian, has been transferred and posted as District Information Officer, Kulgam, []

SRINAGAR: The Principal Sessions Court Jammu on Friday rejected the bail application of Kamal Singh, the accused in the high-profile alleged attempt-to-murder case involving former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah. The court held that the seriousness of the allegations, the potential impact on public order, and the possibility of the accused repeating the []

SRINAGAR: The Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Kupwara, has placed a Panchayat Secretary under suspension pending an inquiry into alleged discrepancies in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G). According to an official order issued by the Office of the Assistant Commissioner Development, Danish Hanif Lone, Panchayat Secretary of Magam-C, has been suspended with []

SRINAGAR: The District Administration in central kashmirs Budgam district, in coordination with District Police Budgam, on Friday demolished four illegally constructed properties allegedly belonging to drug peddlers in the Khansahib sub-division as part of the districts ongoing campaign against the narcotics trade. The demolition drive was conducted in the Parnewa and Arigam areas in the []

SRINAGAR: An elderly man was found dead near Syed Ali Masjid in the New Colony area of Pakharpora in central Kashmirs Budgam district on Friday. According to reports, the deceased has been identified as Mohd Hussain Gorsi (65), son of Gami Gorsi, a resident of Pahlipora, Keller. He was reportedly a beggar. The body was []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has appointed Komal Sharma, JKAS, Under Secretary in the Health and Medical Education Department, as the Nodal Officer for the SHe-Box Portal in the department. The appointment has been made through Government Order No. 542-JK(HME) of 2026, issued by the Health and Medical Education Department. According to the order, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Friday announced that it will participate in the National Conferences proposed protest in New Delhi on July 20 seeking the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, with JKPCC president Tariq Hamid Karra claiming that the campaign for statehood was originally launched by the Congress. Addressing a press []

SRINAGAR: A total of 4,640 pilgrims undertaking the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu in the early hours of Friday for the twin base camps of Baltal and Pahalgam under multi-layer security arrangements, officials said. The pilgrims travelled in 171 vehicles, with 1,626 pilgrims proceeding to the []

SRINAGAR: A suspected bovine smuggler was killed after an alleged attempt to snatch a policemans service weapon led to the accidental discharge of a firearm during a police operation in the Jai Valley area of Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir late on Thursday night. A police officer also sustained serious head injuries during the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has announced that its official website and web application will remain temporarily unavailable from July 27 to July 29, 2026, owing to a scheduled migration to the MeghRaj 2.0 platform. In a notice issued on July 16, 2026, the Board advised all candidates appearing in forthcoming []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police today claimed they have recovered 200 missing and stolen mobile phones worth around Rs 70 lakh during the last three months in Jammu South Zone under its special initiative, Operation Re-Connect. A police official said the recovered phones were handed over to their rightful owners after completion of all legal []

SRINAGAR: A large number of fish have been found dead under unexplained circumstances at the Kulam Chinar Spring in the Dooru area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district, days after a similar incident was reported at Panzath Nag in Qazigund, prompting concern among local residents. According to residents, the spring, known for its clear water, is []

Jammu Kashmir Breaks Into India's NEET Elite as Hadiya Nisar, Zaidan Wani Secure Top-125 All-India Ranks

SRINAGAR: A Special NIA Court has framed charges against 10 accused in a major narco-terror case investigated by the State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir, clearing the way for trial in what investigators describe as a Pakistan-backed network that allegedly financed terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir through proceeds from cross-border narcotics smuggling. The case, registered as []

CS Atal Dulloo calls for legally robust framework, digital tracking and stronger enforcement to ensure transparent and sustainable mining governance

SRINAGAR: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Thursday declared the Re-NEET UG 2026 results, with more than 11.21 lakh candidates qualifying for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other allied medical courses. Candidates can check their results and download their scorecards from the official NEET website. The results have been prepared on the basis of []

Higher Education Department orders facilitation and document verification centres to support counselling process

Schools, colleges, universities and public libraries directed to review all educational material; framework bars publications promoting terrorism, extremism or factually misleading content

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has relieved two Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers from the Union Territory with immediate effect to enable them to take up new assignments outside JK, according to separate government orders. The orders, No. 144-JK(FST) of 2026 and No. 145-JK(FST) of 2026, both dated July 16, 2026, were issued by []