KashmirLife News

SRINAGAR: With Lok Bhavan clearing the amendment passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to enhance the maximum age of the State Election Commissioner, the Jammu and Kashmir government has set the process in motion to appoint the head of the State Election Commission, the body mandated to conduct Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies []

SRINAGAR: A massive fire broke out on Friday evening in the Khudwani area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district, causing damage to two residential houses, officials said. An official said that blaze triggered panic in the densely populated locality as flames rapidly engulfed the structures. Fire and Emergency Services and Kulgam Police led by SHO Qaimoh []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir recorded consistently low expenditure under the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme over the past five years despite receiving annual approvals, according to official data presented in the Lok Sabha. Government figures show that the Union Territory did not report any expenditure in 2020-21. In 2021-22, it spent Rs 302.69 lakh against []

SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (in Leh is functioning with about half its sanctioned posts vacant, Union Ministry of Ayush informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. The ministry informed the house that NISR has 56 sanctioned posts of which 27 are filled and 29 positions remain vacantreflecting persistent gaps in faculty and administrative []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has an estimated 5.83 lakh senior citizens aged 70 years and above eligible for coverage under the Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana, the Union Health Ministry informed Parliament on Friday. The scheme, launched in October 2024 as an expansion of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, provides free annual health cover []

SRINAGAR: A leopard attacked a minor girl in Marsary Chowkibal village of north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Friday evening, leaving her injured. Reports identified the victim as 14-year-old Zeenat Sultan, daughter of Mohammad Sultan, a resident of Marsary Chowkibal. She was immediately taken to SDH Kralpora for treatment and later referred to GMC Handwara for []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has 28,082 Anganwadi workers and 27,972 Anganwadi helpers in position, the Centre told Parliament, underscoring the Union territorys sizeable frontline workforce delivering early childhood care and nutrition under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0. The Ministry of Women and Child Development report says the countrywide network comprises over 1.4 million Anganwadi []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed the Tribal Affairs Department as the nodal agency for implementing the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, replacing the Forest Department. In a post on X, the Office of the Chief Minister said the decision fulfils a long-pending demand of []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir reported an estimated 684 cervical cancer cases in 2023, up from 612 cases in 2019, according to figures tabled in the Lok Sabha by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The data, sourced from the Indian Council of Medical Researchs National Cancer Registry Programme, highlights a steady year-on-year rise in []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) has issued a schedule of planned power interruptions affecting several localities in Jammu and Kathua districts on December 13 and 14, citing essential maintenance works. According to the Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL Jammu, electricity supply to Bharth, Dashnan, Ghat, Bhabore and adjoining areas will remain suspended on []

SRINAGAR: A red chilli powder sample from a Patanjali Foods manufacturing unit in Uttarakhand was declared unsafe during a 202425 nationwide sampling drive, after pesticide residues were found above the permissible limits, the Health Ministry informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, which conducted the testing under its []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded an increase in cases of leprosy, malaria and tuberculosis over the past three years, according to fresh data presented in the Lok Sabha on Friday. While the Union Territorys leprosy detection rate rose to 0.8 per one lakh population in 2024-25 from 0.42 in 2023-24, malaria cases climbed to []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered the immediate transfer and posting of four senior officers in the School Education Department (SED). According to the official order, Abdul Rashid Mir, serving as the in-charge Principal of DIET Bandipora, has been appointed as the new in-charge CEO Baramulla. He will also hold the additional []

SRINAGAR: The Union Cabinet on Friday approved Rs 11,718 crore for conducting the Census 2027, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced at a press conference, describing it as the countrys first fully digital census. Vaishnaw said the Census 2027 would be carried out in two phases: the first phase between April and September 2026 and the []

SRINAGAR: Security forces on Friday apprehended an intruder near the International Border (IB) in the Pargwal area of Jammu district. A top police officer said that the intruder, identified as Abdul Khalik, was intercepted by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and was found in possession of a weapon, the officer said. He was subsequently handed []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has not operationalised a single Gram Nyayalaya despite notifying 20 such courts under the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008, according to new data tabled in the Lok Sabha on Friday. Ladakh, which has notified two Gram Nyayalayas, also reported zero functional courts. The disclosure underscores a continued gap in the rollout of []

SRINAGAR: The Office of the Assistant Commissioner and Designated Officer, Food Safety, Anantnag in South Kashmir on Friday banned the sale of a batch of Priyagold Butter Delite biscuits after laboratory tests confirmed sulphite levels exceeding the permissible limit. The order applies to Batch No. E25KPO2FB and will remain in force until further notice. Officials []

by Babra Wani SRINAGAR: Lal Chowk turned into an unusual academic hotspot on Friday as hundreds of young aspirants gathered to collect free books for competitive exams under an initiative led by well-known Delhi-based SSC educator, Rakesh Yadav. The popular teacher, who has coached lakhs of students across India through his online and offline platforms, []

SRINAGAR: A three-year-old boy died in Check Chotipora village of South Kashmirs Shopian district on Friday after falling into a pond near his home. Locals rushed to the spot and immediately evacuated the toddler to the District Hospital Shopian. They said the child had slipped into the pond while playing close to the water body. []

SRINAGAR: A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook Japans Hokkaido and Tohoku regions on Friday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue a tsunami advisory for parts of the northern Pacific coastline, national broadcaster NHK reported. The latest tremor follows a 7.5-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Japan late on Monday night, injuring more than 34 people. Authorities []

SRINAGAR: Minimum temperatures plummeted across Jammu Kashmir on last night, with most areas of the Kashmir Valley reeling under severe cold as the mercury dipped several degrees below freezing, according to data compiled by Kashmir Weather. Srinagar recorded a low of 3.6C, while the Srinagar Airport area was even colder at 4.0C. Pulwama, at 5.5C, []

SRINAGAR: The Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge sheet against a Public Works Department (R and B) employee accused of forging his date of birth certificate to obtain illegal regularisation. The charge sheet in FIR No. 07/2022, registered under Sections 420, 468, 471 and 201 of the Ranbir Penal Code, []

SRINAGAR: Indias campaign against cyber slavery has intensified, with the Government confirming that more than 6,700 Indian citizens have been rescued from scam compounds in Cambodia, Myanmar and Lao PDR. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on December 11, said that the victims were lured through fake []

SRINAGAR: The historic Bulbul Nag spring in Newa area of south Kashmirs Pulwama district has dried up for the second consecutive year, triggering an acute water shortage for several surrounding villages that have long depended on it for drinking and household use. The drying of the spring once known for its abundant, crystal-clear flow []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has diverted 925.44 hectares of forest land for non-forest purposes between April 2021 and October 2025, according to new figures tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The data was released by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in response to a question on the scale of forest diversion []

SRINAGAR: Around 4,84,57,343 cases are pending in district and subordinate courts across India, while 63,63,406 await disposal in High Courts and 90,897 are pending before the Supreme Court, according to official data presented in Parliament on Thursday. Responding to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha, Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said the []

SRINAGAR: Indias first scientific nationwide census of snow leopards has confirmed 718 individuals across the Himalayan landscapes, with Ladakh emerging as the countrys most important habitat for the elusive high-altitude predator. The Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI), whose findings were released in January 2024, has recorded only nine snow leopards in Jammu and []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir High Court has recorded 13,283 disposals so far in 2025 against 13,867 last year, even as the Union Government told the Rajya Sabha that the responsibility for courtroom performance evaluation rests entirely with the judiciary. The disclosure came in a written reply by Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun []

SRINAGAR:Jammu and Kashmir has crossed 36,12,778 registrations on the e-Shram portal, according to figures placed before the Rajya Sabha on December 11. The Union Territory continues to show high enrolment among unorganised and migrant workers, with the Centre stating that the national database is now central to mapping welfare benefits, portability, and labour protections across []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Thursday unveiled a comprehensive set of new digital products and IT services aimed at enhancing transaction convenience, strengthening security, and offering a seamless banking experience for its customers. The launch event was held at the Banks Corporate Headquarters, with MD CEO Amitava Chatterjee inaugurating the products virtually from the []

SRINAGAR: In a major crackdown on illegal polythene trade, a joint team of the District Pollution Control Office Budgam and Budgam Police on Thursday evening carried out a raid, seizing 15 tonnes of banned polythene at the Budgam Railway Station. A senior official said that the consignment had arrived from New Delhi via a train []

SRINAGAR: Sonamarg Development Authority (SDA) have ordered immediate clearance of unauthorised roadside vendors and illegal parking across the tourist destination. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SDA in a communique to In-charge Tourist Officer has said it has been observed that several street vendors have set up unauthorized shops and temporary tents along the roadside and []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have received Rs 6,974 crore in sanctioned funds under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to strengthen the power distribution network, reducing losses and improving supply reliability, Union Ministry of Power informed Lok Sabha on Thursday. The ministry has said that Jammu and Kashmir has been sanctioned Rs 6,098 []

SRINAGAR: As part of smooth flight operations, Srinagar International Airport facilitated the departure of 180 Umrah passengers to Ahmedabad on Thursday, ensuring seamless check-in and boarding arrangements in coordination with IndiGo Airlines. According to details, airport authorities wished the pilgrims an auspicious journey, stressing harmony and the spirit of travel. Religion does not teach us []

SRINAGAR: CRPFs 118 Battalion on Thursday claimed that its personnel recovered ammunition during a cordon and search operation in the forest area of Surfraw, Gund in Ganderbal district. Officials said that troops found SLR rounds from a Nallah in the densely forested belt during the operation. A total of 496 rounds were reportedly recovered. CRPF []

SRINAGAR: Indias crude oil import prices have increased almost fourfold over the past two decades, rising from Rs 1,762 per barrel in 2004-05 to Rs 6,643 per barrel in 2024-25, according to official data placed before the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Petrol prices in New Delhi have also nearly doubled over the same period, reaching []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has 14 park projects approved under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, with a combined project cost of Rs 24.94 crore, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs told the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The Union territory has not recorded any park approvals so far under the expanded AMRUT []

SRINAGAR: The Union Government has introduced a revised nationwide cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims, offering medical coverage of up to Rs 1.5 lakh for each case and mandating stabilisation care within the crucial golden hour. The scheme, notified in May 2025 under the Motor Vehicles Act, is designed to strengthen emergency response systems []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered an urgent investigation into allegations of adulterated eggs being sold in the market after concerns were raised by a legislator regarding possible toxic and carcinogenic contents posing a public health risk. According to an official communication issued from the office of the Minister for Food, Civil Supplies []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has declared December 20, 2025 (Saturday) as a working day for the High Court while December 27, 2025 (Saturday) has already been declared as working day. This prompt decision has been taken following a communication recently addressed by the Chief Justice of India to the Chief []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has provided 77,170 new or serviced tap connections and delivered sewer and septage management services to 3,32,292 urban households under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs told Parliament on Thursday. The figures, reported by the ministry, are current as on November []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has invited representatives of the Jammu Kashmir Transporters Welfare Association for a meeting on Friday, two days before the transporters are scheduled to observe a complete shutdown on December 15 in protest against several policy decisions affecting the sector. Official sources said that the meeting will be held at []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has so far been granted titles in only 6,020 out of 46,090 claims filed under the Forest Rights Act, with 39,924 claims rejected and 146 still pending, the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs told the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The figures were provided by Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram in a []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has reported that 15.64 lakh of its 19.26 lakh rural households or 81.22 per cent now have tap water connections at home, the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation told Parliament on Thursday. The Union territory added 9.89 lakh rural household connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission since August []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a consistent rise in cyber crime cases over the past five years, with incidents increasing from 73 in 2019 to 185 in 2023, according to fresh data presented by the Union Home Ministry in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The trend mirrors a nationwide spike, prompting the Centre to []

SRINAGAR: At least five flights were cancelled at the Srinagar international airport on Thursday due to operational reasons, airport officials said. According to the data issued by the airport authorities, four IndiGo flights scheduled for the day were cancelled. These include flight 6E 6165 to Amritsar (09:45 hrs), 6E 6761 to Delhi (17:35 hrs), 6E []

SRINAGAR: A fire late Wednesday night in Tulran, Shopian area of south Kashmir, damaged an estimated 400 to 500 crates of apples belonging to Bashir Ahmad Parry. The blaze broke out inside a storage shed, causing substantial losses before locals managed to bring the flames under control. Residents said the fire spread rapidly, leaving little []

SRINAGAR: The Union Ministry of Communications informed the Lok Sabha that satellite-based technologies systems such as Starlink could be deployed in the future for the areas of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh where fibre deployment is not feasible to install. It also informed the house that the two UTs has received Rs 562.91 Crore over []

SRINAGAR: The Union Ministry of Planning has told the Lok Sabha that nine blocks in Jammu and Kashmir have been added to the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), aimed at improving governance and development indicators in some of the most under-served areas. Launched in January 2023 as an expansion of the Aspirational Districts Programme, the ABP []

SRINAGAR: A CRPF trooper died on Wednesday late night after shooting himself with his service rifle during naka duty at Karpura Brane in the Nishat area of Srinagar outskirts. He was affiliated with 54 Battalion, posted in Brein Nishat. The deceased was identified as Sujeet Kumar from Jharkhand. Police said proceedings have been initiated and []