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SRINAGAR: The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns in several areas of Jammu and Kathua districts on May 30 and subsequent dates to facilitate maintenance and distribution works. According to the Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL Jammu, power supply to Transport Nagar, Narwal, Railway Colony, Upper Chowadi, parts of Channi Himmat, []

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday called for moral introspection and a renewed adherence to faith and values, while demanding a thorough investigation into the alleged NEET paper leak and reiterating that dialogue remains the only viable path to resolving longstanding issues. Speaking to reporters at Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar, Abdullah commented on []

SRINAGAR: The arrival phase of Hajj flights for pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir will commence from June 2, 2026, with the first flight scheduled to land at Srinagar International Airport at 12:45 pm, according to a notification issued by the Jammu Kashmir Hajj Committee. The Hajj Committee said that due to a NOTAM and restrictions []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Department has issued an arrest warrant against one identified hunter and launched a manhunt to trace others involved in the killing of an endangered male musk deer in the forests of Gurez in north Kashmirs Bandipora district. Wildlife officials said the animal was allegedly killed for extraction of its []

SRINAGAR: The Union Territory administration of Ladakh has revised the Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees drawing salaries under the 6th Central Pay Commission, increasing it from 257 per cent to 262 per cent of basic pay with retrospective effect from January 1, 2026. The enhancement has been notified by Ladakhs Finance Department in accordance []

SRINAGAR: Northern Railways Jammu Division has announced the temporary augmentation of two key trains with additional coaches to manage the increased passenger rush during the summer holiday season. Officials said one additional Third AC coach will be attached to the Jammu TawiNew Delhi Rajdhani Express from June 6 to June 12. In a similar move, []

SRINAGAR: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday expressed surprise over remarks made by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena following a recent meeting between the two, saying the interaction had taken place in a cordial and constructive atmosphere. The clarification came two days after Saxena posted on X that he had cautioned Wangchuk against misleading and []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmirs General Administration Department (Services), Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, has issued a directive asking 85 candidates recommended by the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) for appointment to the Junior Scale of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service, JK Police (Gazetted) Service and JK Accounts (Gazetted) Service to submit []

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district arrested a drug peddler and recovered a contraband substance during a checkpoint operation under the jurisdiction of Police Post Nagbal, officials said on Friday. According to police, personnel from Police Post Nagbal stopped a suspicious person at a checkpoint set up at Dignibal near the Old Water Supply []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Friday criticised reports that the Centre is considering the use of Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft to transport NEET-UG question papers for the upcoming retest scheduled on June 21, calling it a reflection of incompetence and ineptitude. Now Air Force planes will transport the NEET papers. []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast rain, thundershowers and gusty winds across Jammu and Kashmir over the next two days, with a possibility of thunderstorm and hailstorm activity at a few locations. According to the Meteorological Department, scattered to fairly widespread areas are likely to experience one or two spells of rain, thundershowers, hailstorms []

SRINAGAR: The railway level crossing at Nadigam Halt in Budgam has been closed for vehicular traffic for four days due to track upgradation works, officials said. According to a public notice issued by Northern Railways, the crossing, located between Budgam and Mazhom, will remain closed for all vehicular traffic from today till Monday, June 01 []

SRINAGAR: A joint anti-terror operation by the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force entered its seventh day on Friday in the forested Manjakote sector of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The search operation is currently underway in the Gambhir Mughlan and Dorimal forest belt following intelligence inputs indicating []

SRINAGAR: Ambassador of Switzerland to India and Bhutan, Maya Tissafi, on Friday underscored the expanding scope of cooperation between Switzerland and India in Jammu and Kashmir following a series of meetings with senior political and administrative leaders in Srinagar. Productive meetings in #Srinagar with Lieutenant Governor @manojsinha_ and Chief Minister @OmarAbdullah on the scope for []

SRINAGAR: A delegation of Members of Parliament on Friday visited Mawar Langate in north Kashmirs Kupwara district, the residence of Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid, where they met his family, offered condolences and expressed solidarity with the bereaved household. The delegation comprised MPs Umesh Bahubhai Patel, Sudhakar Singh and other political leaders from different states. The []

SRINAGAR: An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Central Reserve Police Force died after collapsing at a camp in the Zainapora area of Shopian district in south Kashmir on Friday. Official sources said that the ASI, who was posted at the Horticulture Camp in Zainapora in south Kashmir, suddenly fell unconscious inside the camp. He was []

SRINAGAR: Most borrowers fixate on the monthly instalment when shopping for an education loan. That number matters, of course. But it tells you remarkably little about whether the loan will be a comfortable fit or a decade-long headache. The real cost of an education loan hides in the fine print, in the clauses you skip, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered the immediate transfer and posting of two officers as part of an administrative reshuffle in the Union Territory. According to Government Order No. 1019-JK(GAD) of 2026 issued by the General Administration Department, Pranjal J Hazarika, IAS, presently serving as Additional Secretary to the Government in the []

SRINAGAR: After more than nine months of disruption caused by devastating flash floods and heavy rains in August last year, normal rail traffic between Jammu and the rest of the country is set to be fully restored from May 31, with the completion of repair and restoration work on the crucial Railway Bridge No. 17 []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Fire and Emergency Services has issued a public fire advisory urging people to avoid the use of firecrackers in vulnerable areas to prevent major fire incidents and ensure public safety. The advisory warns against bursting firecrackers in residential and commercial areas, around dry bushes, cow sheds and wood joinery mills, stating []

At the peak of mutiny in 1857, when Maharaja Gulab Singhs death turned fish into forbidden fruit, Srinagar paid a savage price for the superstition. People even now are scared of making fish part of their staple food, writes Mir Rameez Raja On the last day of June 1857, as the Great Sepoy Mutiny convulsed []

SRINAGAR: A 25-year-old man was found dead at his residence in the Chimmer area of DH Pora in south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday. Officials said the deceased, a mechanic by profession and a graduate, was found hanging inside his home. After completion of medico-legal formalities and post-mortem examination, the body was handed over to []

by Azra Hussain The pursuit of knowledge must never come at the expense of our shared humanity. Science exists to enhance life, not to diminish it, and any research that forgets this principle risks losing sight of its true purpose. Some of psychologys most famous experimentssuch as the Milgram experiment and the Stanford Prison experimenthave []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday raised serious concerns over poor quality standards, slow progress and alleged violations of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during an inspection of the ongoing Sungal Tunnel project at Kalidhar, directing executing agencies to speed up work while ensuring strict compliance with safety norms. Inspecting the []

SRINAGAR: A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh that went viral online for its striking resemblance to US President Donald Trump has been rescued from Eid al-Adha sacrifice and relocated to the national zoo in Dhaka. The nearly 700-kilogram buffalo became an internet sensation in the days leading up to Eid after photos and videos highlighted []

SRINAGAR: A 70-year-old woman was killed after a walnut tree fell on her during strong gusty winds in the Khulchohar area of Mattan in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Thursday. Reports said the deceased, a housewife, was near her residence in Mirpora Khulchohar when the walnut tree suddenly collapsed due to strong winds, causing fatal []

SRINAGAR: A search operation to trace suspected militants hiding in the dense forests of Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district entered its sixth consecutive day on Thursday, officials said. The joint operation, involving the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), was launched on Saturday following specific intelligence inputs regarding militant []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday issued the June 2026 duty roster of Administrative Secretaries who will remain available at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu, according to an official order. The order, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), stated that senior IAS and JKAS officers have been assigned duties on a rotational []

SRINAGAR: The Central University of Kashmir has announced a 10-day summer break for faculty members and students from July 1 to July 10, 2026, in accordance with its approved academic calendar for the 202627 academic session. According to a circular issued by the universitys Assistant Registrar (Academic Affairs), regular classwork for odd semesters will resume []

SRINAGAR: Kashmirs worsening climate instability is now unfolding in increasingly destructive and unpredictable ways, with repeated hailstorms across the Valley devastating orchards, vegetable fields and paddy saplings, pushing thousands of farming families into distress and once again exposing the absence of a reliable crop insurance mechanism. Over the past several weeks, different parts of Kashmir []

SRINAGAR: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in collaboration with Fruit Master Agro Fresh Pvt. Ltd., organised a Farmers Capacity Development Programme in Kashmir aimed at strengthening the export potential of fresh fruits from Jammu and Kashmir and preparing growers for access to international markets. The programme witnessed participation from several []

SRINAGAR: The world of Urdu literature lost one of its most beloved and influential voices on Thursday as celebrated poet Bashir Badr passed away in Bhopal at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness. With his death, generations of readers, listeners and admirers bid farewell to a poet whose verses transcended literary circles to []

SRINAGAR: Four persons, including teenagers, were injured after two vehicles collided in the Naaz Colony area of Khonmoh in central Kashmirs Srinagar district on Thursday. Officials said the injured were initially shifted to PHC Khonmoh and were later referred to SMHS Hospital Srinagar for further treatment. The injured include a 40-year-old man, two teenagers aged []

SRINAGAR: Mumbai Police tracked two men accused of stealing gold jewellery worth nearly Rs 65 lakh from a workshop in Charkop to the India-Pakistan border area in Poonch district of Jammu Kashmir, where they were arrested and the stolen gold recovered, according to a report published by the Times of India. The accused, identified as []

SRINAGAR: The United States and Iran are reportedly on the verge of signing a major diplomatic agreement aimed at extending the fragile ceasefire in the Gulf region and opening negotiations on Tehrans nuclear programme, even as fresh military exchanges between the two sides underscored the volatility of the situation. According to reports in the global []

SRINAGAR: A Power Development Department (PDD) worker died after sustaining critical injuries in a fall from an electric pole while carrying out power restoration work in north Kashmirs Bandipora district, reports said. The incident occurred while the worker was engaged in restoring electricity supply to consumers in the area. According to reports, he accidentally fell []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast brief spells of rain, thundershowers and gusty winds across Jammu and Kashmir over the next two days, while issuing an advisory over the possibility of thunderstorms and hailstorms at a few places. According to the forecast, scattered to fairly widespread areas across the Union Territory are likely to []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to people across the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, expressing hope that the festival would strengthen the spirit of brotherhood and bring happiness to society. Eid-ul-Azha, also known as Bakrid, was celebrated across most parts of India on Thursday with prayers and traditional observances. In []

SRINAGAR: In a major boost to Kashmirs horticulture sector, Northern Railway is exploring the introduction of air-conditioned cargo train services to transport perishable fruits from the Valley to key markets across the country. The proposed initiative is aimed at strengthening the cold-chain logistics network for high-value produce, including apples, cherries and other seasonal fruits, by []

SRINAGAR: As Kashmir moved past another Eid-ul-Adha marked by family gatherings, prayers and celebrations across the Valley, the continued closure of Srinagars historic Jamia Masjid and Eidgah grounds for congregational Eid prayers remained a subject of concern and debate, with this year marking the eighth consecutive Eid without prayers at the two iconic venues. Authorities []

SRINAGAR: The Higher Education Department has extended the deadline for submission of online application forms and updation of preferences for admission to undergraduate programmes in Government Degree Colleges across Jammu and Kashmir for the academic session 202627. According to an official notification issued by the Director Colleges, Jammu Kashmir, the extension was granted following numerous []

From medieval sultans to wandering mystics, Kashmirs long relationship with the Hajj made it both a way-station for Makkah-bound Central Asian pilgrims and a launch-pad for remarkable Kashmiri journeys far beyond the Pir Panchal mountains. Now, that centuries-long odyssey of faith, hardship, and transformation has shrunk to a tightly scheduled flight between Srinagar and Jeddah, []

by Dr G M Khan A reflective essay on estrangement from nature, childhood memories rooted in the earth, and a daughters wonder that revives forgotten attentiveness. Nietzsches Thus Spake Zarathustra opens with an idea that remains highly relevant today. When Zarathustra descends after ten years of solitude in the mountains to speak to mankind, he []

SRINAGAR: The United States carried out fresh military strikes on Iranian targets near the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, shooting down four Iranian drones and striking a ground control station in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, as Washington and Tehran continued negotiations aimed at ending their three-month conflict, according to Reuters and []

SRINAGAR: A 25-year-old woman died under suspicious circumstances in the Manigam area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Thursday, officials said. According to officials, the woman was allegedly found hanging at her residence and was immediately shifted to District Hospital Ganderbal for medical assistance. However, doctors declared her brought dead on arrival. Soon after the []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Union Territory administration to further intensify the crackdown on the narco-terror ecosystem operating across Jammu and Kashmir, stressing the need for a stronger anti-drug mechanism to curb the growing menace. Chairing a high-level review meeting at Lok Bhavan here, the []

SRINAGAR: Athlete Chandeep Singh from Jammu and Kashmir has won the gold medal at the 11th Asian Para Taekwondo Championship in Mongolia, bringing major sporting honours to the Union Territory and the country. The achievement has been hailed as a significant milestone for para sports, with Chandeeps triumph reflecting exceptional determination and excellence on the []

SRINAGAR: The Supreme Court Collegium, has recommended the elevation of Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh, as a judge of the Supreme Court. Justice Palli is currently also holding additional charge as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Born on September 18, 1964 in []

SRINAGAR: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended greetings to the nation on the eve of Eid-ul-Zuha, urging citizens to strengthen the values of love, harmony and service to humanity. In her message, the President conveyed her best wishes to all citizens, including Indians living abroad, with special greetings to the Muslim community. She said the []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed a preventive detention order issued under the Public Safety Act (PSA) against Srinagar resident Umar Nazir Bhat, holding that the authorities failed to establish any live and proximate link between the alleged activities and the detention order passed in 2022. Justice Sanjay Parihar passed []