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SRINAGAR: Amid a Meteorological Department warning of flash floods and mudslides in vulnerable areas, rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms lashed several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening. An official of the MeT Centre Srinagar said that many places across Kashmir and parts of the Jammu division, including Ramban, Doda, Kishtwar, Rajouri and []

SRINAGAR: A woman who was critically injured in a hit-and-run accident near Ahmadia Hospital in the Nowgam area of Srinagar succumbed to her injuries at SMHS Hospital, officials said on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Arooja Tariq, wife of Tariq Ahmad Wani and a resident of Baghat, Srinagar. Officials said the woman had []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns across parts of Srinagar, Anantnag, Kulgam and Kupwara districts later this month to facilitate maintenance and related works on various transmission lines. According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, power supply to HSHS Market, Batamaloo, PCR Batamaloo, Firdousabad, Sarai []

SRINAGAR: National Conference Additional General Secretary and former minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra on Wednesday asserted that the government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah would complete its full five-year term, saying attempts by political opponents to create uncertainty about its stability would be proved wrong. Addressing a workers meeting in Udhampur, organised by District President []

SRINAGAR: With preparations gathering pace for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026, Jammu and Kashmir Police, disaster response agencies and the Indian Army have intensified efforts to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims, with Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Thursday flagging off 45 specialised Mountain Rescue Teams (MRTs) and the Northern []

SRINAGAR: Police in Ganderbal have attached a vehicle worth approximately Rs 3.5 lakh belonging to an alleged drug peddler under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Police identified the accused as Arshid Shafi Bhat, who is involved in FIR No. 180/2023 registered at Police Station Ganderbal under the relevant provisions []

SRINAGAR: A Pakistani national apprehended earlier this month was repatriated to Pakistan-held Kashmir (PaK) through the Teetwal Friendship Bridge in the Karnah sector of north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Thursday after the completion of all legal and procedural formalities. Officials said Assad Khan, son of Janzab Khan and a resident of Muzaffarabad, had been apprehended []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the dismissal of a suit seeking enforcement of a right of prior purchase over a parcel of land in Budgam, ruling that the claim could not survive after the repeal of the Jammu and Kashmir Right to Prior Purchase Act under the Jammu []

SRINAGAR: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Srinagar Bench, will observe its annual summer vacation from June 22 to July 5, 2026, in accordance with the notified Calendar of Sittings for the year. According to an official notification, the tribunal has made special arrangements to ensure that matters of an urgent nature are addressed during the []

SRINAGAR: The Drugs and Food Control Organisation (DFCO) of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the closure of a medical store in Udhampur after an investigation into the alleged illegal supply of Pregabalin capsules, officials said on Thursday. The action against Nath Medicos, located on Battal Ballian Road in Udhampur, followed the recovery of 100 Pregabalin []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld a Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) order granting notional seniority, promotion benefits and coverage under the Old Pension Scheme to an engineer who was wrongly denied appointment despite securing higher merit than the last selected candidate in his category. A Division Bench comprising Justice []

SRINAGAR: The Supreme Court declined to entertain a writ petition filed by an alleged cyber criminal accused of laundering investors money, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant making strong remarks against cyber fraudsters and stressing the need for a tough approach to such crimes. A Bench comprising CJI Surya Kant and Justice V []

SRINAGAR: Eight persons have been apprehended by Leh Police for their suspected involvement in organised religious conversion-related activities in Ladakh, officials said on Thursday. Acting on what police described as credible information regarding alleged proselytisation activities in different parts of the Union Territory, an FIR has been registered at Police Station Leh under relevant provisions []

SRINAGAR: Anantnag Police on Thursday recovered a significant quantity of contraband during a search operation in the Ashmuqam area of South Kashmirs Anantnag district. According to police, Police Station Ashmuqam received specific and credible information that a woman identified as Mst Fatima, daughter of Ghulam Hassan Tak and a resident of Amad, had allegedly stored []

SRINAGAR: The United States and Iran have signed a landmark 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending months of conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing sanctions on Tehran and paving the way for a comprehensive agreement on Irans nuclear programme within the next 60 days. President Donald Trump signed a copy of the []

SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump has hailed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a very tough negotiator following a high-level bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. The encounter, which marked the first one-on-one session between the two leaders in 16 months, has signalled a renewed effort to stabilise ties and []

SRINAGAR: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar visited the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra and offered prayers at the cave shrine, seeking blessings. The actor undertook the pilgrimage amid tight security arrangements and spent time at the shrine performing religious rituals and paying obeisance. His visit attracted considerable attention from devotees and visitors present at the []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti said that the annual Amarnath Yatra presents a valuable opportunity for the people of Kashmir to connect with devotees from across the country and strengthen bonds of mutual understanding. Addressing locals in Sonmarg, Mehbooba Mufti emphasised that Kashmirs hospitality, kindness, and compassion should serve as a []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed arrangements for the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela at Tulmulla in Ganderbal district and assured that all pending works identified during the inspection would be completed before the festival begins on June 22. Speaking to reporters during his visit to the revered shrine of Mata Kheer Bhawani, Abdullah []

SRINAGAR: Two accused arrested from Jammu and Kashmir sustained bullet injuries while allegedly attempting to escape from police custody during their transit to Chandigarh, officials said on Wednesday. The accused were arrested in connection with the murder of Janki Das, cashier at Shri Kumar Medical Hall in Chandigarhs Sector 11, who was shot dead by []

SRINAGAR: Stating that the era of violence, fear and bloodshed has largely come to an end in Jammu and Kashmir, Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Wednesday said that region has witnessed a significant improvement in the security situation after its transition into a Union Territory. Talking to reporters on sideline []

SRINAGAR: Security forces recovered Pakistani currency and a slip containing Pakistani mobile numbers during an area domination and search operation in the Mendhar area of Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said. Officials stated that the recovery was made by a Road Opening Party (ROP) of the 118 Territorial Army during an area domination exercise near []

SRINAGAR: A comprehensive research study conducted by the District Institute of Educational Research and Training (DIET) Srinagar has highlighted alarming trends related to drug and substance abuse among secondary and higher secondary school students in the district, underscoring the urgent need for stronger prevention and intervention measures within educational institutions. The study, titled Drug and []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said National Conference MPs wont support the NDA government at the Centre, amid reports of some Opposition MPs including those from the Trinamool Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) allegedly backing the BJP-led government. Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of a review meeting []

SRINAGAR: Heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds and hailstorms on Wednesday caused widespread damage in parts of Pulwama and Shopian districts, with apple orchards in Keegam and adjoining areas of Shopian bearing the brunt of the adverse weather conditions. In Shopians Keegam area, horticulture crops were severely affected as hail and strong winds damaged standing []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 18 development projects worth around Rs 100 crore in Bandipora district, covering key sectors including education, roads, bridges, drinking water, urban infrastructure, and agriculture. The initiatives include the construction of the Government Degree College at Ajas (Rs 14 crore), a footbridge []

SRINAGAR: A total of 2,826 government offices and 1,048 private establishments have been mapped under the POSH Act framework in Jammu and Kashmir, with three complaints of workplace sexual harassment received and resolved so far, officials said on Wednesday. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a high-level review meeting on the implementation of the Sexual Harassment []

SRINAGAR: The District Magistrate of Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir has directed the compulsory installation of high-definition CCTV surveillance systems in all girls educational institutions and womens accommodation facilities across the district with immediate effect. Issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the order covers girls schools, colleges, hostels, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has terminated the services of a Power Development Department (PDD) employee over alleged involvement in terror-related activities. Official sources said Mohd Shafi Malik, 51, a resident of Arwani, Bijbehara, has been dismissed from service. Malik, a 12th-pass inspector posted at Hassanpora Tawella in Bijbehara, was terminated on allegations of []

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SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed grief over the road accident in Pahalgam that left two people dead and six others injured. In a statement shared by the Chief Ministers Office on X, Omar Abdullah conveyed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the accident and expressed solidarity []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast a prolonged spell of unsettled weather across Jammu and Kashmir over the next five days, warning of hailstorms, flash floods and mudslides at isolated vulnerable locations as intermittent rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are expected across the Union Territory. According to the Meteorological Department, weather conditions are []

SRINAGAR: Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has appointed 14 new Heads of Departments (HoDs) across various medical and super-speciality disciplines as part of a major administrative reshuffle aimed at implementing the institutions rotational headship policy. The appointments were made through Order No. 125-GS of 2026, issued on June 17 by Principal and Dean, GMC Srinagar, []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has nominated a group of judicial officers, including ten women judges, to participate in a major awareness programme on womens empowerment and legal support scheduled to be held in Srinagar on June 20. According to an official order issued by Registrar General MK Sharma, the programme, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Police Headquarters has ordered the transfer and posting of 60 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) across the Union Territory in a major administrative reshuffle aimed at strengthening policing and operational efficiency. The broad reorganisation splits the 60 officers into two major groups: the formal adjustment of 28 newly promoted DSPs []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has formally ratified the suspension of a Junior Engineer of the Public Works (R and B) Department who is facing legal proceedings in a case registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. According to an official order issued from the Civil Secretariat, the government has confirmed []

SRINAGAR: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Wednesday said restoration of statehood is the BJPs commitment but the process would be guided by the security situation on ground. Addressing a press conference here, Sharma said statehood is a commitment and it will be fulfilled. He, []

SRINAGAR: National Conference MP Mian Altaf Ahmad on Wednesday said the partys proposed protest in the national capital will be held as scheduled after July 15, asserting that it was the partys duty to demonstrate on the issue of restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters here, MP Mian Altaf said the []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Jammu and Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC) to release the withheld retiral benefits and unpaid salary of its former General Manager, Vikar Mustafa Shonthu, holding that the corporation had no legal basis to continue withholding the dues after his discharge in a criminal []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Shopian district on Wednesday seized seven tractors allegedly being used for illegal mining in the Rambiara Nallah area and registered two cases against those involved. The action was taken by a team from Police Station Heerpora during a routine patrol, when the vehicles were intercepted while allegedly transporting and extracting []

SRINAGAR: With preparations for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra entering the final phase, a high-powered delegation of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), headed by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, will visit Jammu and Kashmir on June 20 and 21 to undertake a comprehensive review of security and other arrangements for the annual []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district registered six separate cases on Wednesday after six individuals tested positive for drug consumption during routine checks. Acting on specific inputs and routine inspections, police teams across the district detained the individuals under suspicious circumstances and subjected them to medical examination using Rapid Drug Detection Kits. All six []

SRINAGAR: Police in north Kashmirs Baramulla district have issued an advisory urging media persons, social media handlers, freelance journalists and content creators to exercise caution while recording or circulating visuals related to police and security operations. The advisory cautions against publishing videos or photographs that may disclose sensitive details of security arrangements, including deployment patterns, []

SRINAGAR: In a move aimed at strengthening pension-related services and improving accessibility for retirees across Jammu and Kashmir, JK Bank and the Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DoPPW), Government of India, on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand digital pension services and enhance last-mile delivery mechanisms for pensioners in the Union []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Tuesday reaffirmed the governments commitment to preserving Kashmirs iconic houseboat heritage, describing it as a vital component of the Valleys cultural identity and tourism economy. The Minister made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has secured the second position among States and Union Territories under Phase-II of the national 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign, with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday directing health authorities to intensify efforts in districts lagging behind on key tuberculosis control indicators to accelerate progress towards the elimination of the disease. []

SRINAGAR: Residents of Ashtangoo and adjoining villages in north Kashmirs Bandipora district have alleged that the absence of the only ambulance attached to the New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) has left thousands of people without dependable emergency medical transport, even as senior health officials offer conflicting explanations about the vehicles status. The villagers, who []

SRINAGAR: Hundreds of patients suffering from chronic respiratory ailments across Kashmir are facing delays in diagnosis, interruptions in treatment planning, and additional financial burden due to the unavailability of the Diffusing Capacity of the Lungs for Carbon Monoxide (DLCO) test at the Chest Diseases (CD) Hospital, Srinagar, the Valleys premier tertiary-care respiratory healthcare institution. The []

SRINAGAR: Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Ghulam Ali Khatana on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir is all set to play a major role in Indias journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Addressing a press conference here ahead of the upcoming 3-day exhibition, Rise in Jammu Kashmir 2026 Khatana said, The event will []

SRINAGAR: Authorities have beefed up security across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, with multi-layered arrangements, mock drills and coordinated exercises being carried out to ensure the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage. Officials said that the security forces, police and civil administration have activated a comprehensive security grid covering transit routes, base []