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SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Sunday strongly condemned the brutal killing of a minor girl in central Kashmirs Budgam district, terming the incident heinous and directing police authorities to ensure a thorough, time-bound investigation. Sinha strongly condemned the killing of the minor girl in Budgam and held discussions with []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district have arrested two alleged drug peddlers and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband substance during naka checking, officials said. Acting on a checkpoint operation, a police party intercepted an Eon vehicle bearing registration number JK04D-2959. A thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 4 kilograms []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Sunday visited the bereaved family of the 12-year-old girl allegedly raped and murdered in Galwanpora area of central Kashmirs Budgam district, expressing condolences and assuring full government support. During the visit, the Minister met the family members and []

SRINAGAR: The Union Public Service Commission on Sunday successfully conducted the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination and the Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination 2026 at more than 2,000 centres spread across 83 cities nationwide. According to provisional data, nearly 5.49 lakh candidates appeared for the examinations out of more than eight lakh applicants who had registered. []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday strongly condemned the killing of a minor girl in central Kashmirs Budgam district and assured full government support to ensure exemplary punishment for those found guilty. The Chief Minister described the incident as shocking and deeply distressing and expressed grief over the death of the []

SRINAGAR: : United States President Donald Trump on Saturday said a largely negotiated memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz was close to completion, raising expectations of a possible breakthrough in the three-month-long conflict. According to reports by Reuters and Associated Press, Trump said final details of []

SRINAGAR: In a striking shift from the traditional saffron fields of Kashmirs Pampore, two Punjab-based entrepreneurs have successfully cultivated the prized spice indoors using climate-controlled technology, opening a new chapter in Indias saffron production story. According to a report published in The Tribune, siblings Aastika Narula and Shanker Narula from Phulawal village in Ludhiana have []

SRINAGAR: A major cancer study from Kashmir has revealed that a significant number of patients treated for cancer later develop a completely new and separate malignancy, with gastrointestinal cancers dominating the trend in the Valleys high-risk population. The five-year study, Dual Primary Malignancies in Kashmir: A Five-Year Analysis of Temporal Patterns, Gender-Specific Presentations and Treatment []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Sunday expressed deep shock and grief over the killing of a minor girl in the Galwanpora area of Budgam, describing the incident as deeply distressing and calling for a transparent, thorough and time-bound investigation into the case. Heartbroken and deeply disturbed by the tragic death of a 12-year-old girl in []

SRINAGAR: A youth was killed and another injured after they were struck by lightning in the Chandigam area of Lolab in north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Sunday, officials said. They said Abid Rahim Ganie, 23, son of Abdul Rahim Ganie, and Faizan Rahman Dar, 24, son of Abdul Rahman, both residents of Chandigam, Lolab, were []

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Budgam district on Sunday issued an advisory cautioning the public and media against circulating the identity, photographs, or any personal details of a minor girl victim on social media platforms, stating that such actions are unlawful and may attract strict legal action. Police said it has come to their notice []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday interacted with cadets during the Special National Integration Camp organised by the NCC Directorate of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh in Srinagar. Addressing cadets from across the country, he said the camp reflects Indias spirit of unity and that participants are both witnessing and contributing to a historic national []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has appointed former Chief Justice Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey as sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes between M/s Hassan Roads Construction Company Private Limited and the JK Economic Reconstruction Agency arising out of a multi-crore infrastructure contract for the construction of a Central Control Building for the []

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday visited Kupwara district to offer condolences to the family of Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid and Langate MLA Sheikh Khursheed following the death of Rashids father. The Chief Minister, accompanied by several legislators, travelled to Langate where he met the bereaved family and expressed his sympathies []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed Para has said that Ladakh has achieved in seven years what Jammu and Kashmir was unable to secure over seven decades, following recent discussions between representatives of Ladakh and the Central government on constitutional safeguards. In a post on X, Para said the development held lessons for Jammu []

SRINAGAR: With authorities projecting power deficit Upto 300 Megawatts (MWs) on the horizon, Jammu Kashmir State Load Despatch Center (SLDC) has decided to rely on short-term power markets to bridge the gap. Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) in a meeting held in April, said that the authorities from Jammu and Kashmir have indicated that the []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has declined permission for medical termination of pregnancy of a minor rape survivor after observing that the Medical Board constituted in the case had unequivocally warned that termination at the advanced stage of gestation could pose a serious threat to her life and future reproductive health. []

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SRINAGAR: The Government of Indias Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan following the declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) over an Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. The World []

SRINAGAR: Traffic Police Rural Kashmir on Sunday issued an advisory in view of a mega Padh Yatra being organised in Bandipora town on May 25 under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. According to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic Rural Kashmirs office, vehicular movement from Aloosa Bridge Bandipora to Nasoo Bus Stand Crossing will []

SRINAGAR: A 12-year-old girl, who had been missing since Saturday, was found dead in a field in Galwanpora village of central Kashmirs Budgam district on Sunday morning, officials said. An official said the girl went missing on Saturday, prompting her family and local residents to launch a search operation. He said her body was recovered []

SRINAGAR: The JammuSrinagar Vande Bharat Express has carried over 1,01,050 passengers within 22 days of commencing commercial operations, marking a significant development in rail connectivity between Jammu and the Kashmir Valley. According to an official statement, the indigenous semi-high-speed train began regular services on May 2, 2026, following its inauguration by the Union Railway Minister []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) has approved six Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) worth Rs 36 crore under the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) to expand rural non-farm livelihood opportunities across the Union Territory, officials said on Saturday. The approval was granted at a meeting of the UT-Level Steering Committee (Non-Farm Livelihoods) []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday hit back at Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma over his missing complaint remark targeting Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, saying the BJP leader himself remained absent during the crucial budget session. Speaking to reporters here, Choudhary said the LoP has a major responsibility during the budget session []

SRINAGAR: Kashmirs horticulture and agriculture sector has suffered nearly 30 percent damage due to repeated hailstorms across the Valley this year, leaving growers in deep financial distress and pushing many towards mounting debt, growers on Saturday said. In a joint press conference in Sopore, President Kashmir Fruit Growers and Dealers Association, Fayaz Ahmed Malik @ []

SRINAGAR: An encounter broke out between miltants and security forces in the forest area of Jammus Rajouri district on Saturday. An official said that the gunfight erupted in the Dorimal forests after security forces launched a cordon and search operation based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of Militants in the area. At least []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has announced summer vacations for all government and recognised private schools in the summer zones of Jammu Division, with staggered schedules for different classes. According to an order issued by the Director School Education Jammu, summer break for primary classes will begin on June 1 and continue []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir during forenoon hours from May 23 to 25, with isolated afternoon spells of rain, thundershowers and gusty winds expected at scattered locations. Officials said weather conditions are likely to remain hot and dry across the Union Territory on May 26 and []

SRINAGAR: As many as 229 candidates were issued appointment letters at a Rozgar Mela held at the Convention Centre in Jammu on Saturday under the Government of Indias nationwide employment initiative aimed at expanding job opportunities for young people, officials said. The event was attended by Divisional Railway Manager Jammu Vivek Kumar as chief guest, []

SRINAGAR: At least 18 people were killed and 41 others injured after a drone strike hit a student dormitory in Starobilsk in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region on Friday and Saturday, Russian-installed authorities said, with President Vladimir Putin ordering retaliatory measures and accusing Ukraine of targeting civilians, according to reports by Reuters, CNN and RIA Novosti. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council will organise Cyclothon 2026 in Srinagar on June 3 to mark World Bicycle Day, with the theme Ride for the Next Generation. The event is being held under the FIT India movement to promote fitness, healthy living and awareness about the benefits of cycling among youth and the []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited, has announced a scheduled shutdown of the 33 kV Kupwara Old Line on May 25. According to the notification, the shutdown will be observed from 9 am to 3 pm to facilitate necessary works, resulting in power supply disruption across the entire Lolab Valley and []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference president Sajjad Lone on Saturday accused the government of failing to honour its commitment to create one lakh jobs for the youth, alleging that it has instead imposed curbs on the creation of new posts. In a post on X, Lone said the administration had made large-scale employment assurances []

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Srinagar district on Saturday attached immovable properties worth nearly Rs 5 crore belonging to alleged drug peddlers and narcotics traffickers in Srinagar and adjoining areas under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The action was carried out as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, boycotted a Forest Department event in Srinagar in protest against the recent demolition of structures belonging to Gujjar and Bakarwal families in the Sidhra area of Jammu, according to The Hindu. The report stated that the minister did not attend []

SRINAGAR: An encounter between security forces and militants erupted on Saturday in the Gambhir Muglan area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, following contact during a joint intelligence-based operation. # | # | Today at around 11:30 AM, contact was established with terrorists in the general area of # , []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday participated in the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Padyatra in Shopian, where people from diverse sections of society collectively pledged to eradicate drug trafficking and narco-terrorism from the Union Territory. Addressing a large gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said the expanding public mobilisation against drugs signals the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has rolled out strict austerity measures for the financial year 202627 with the aim of rationalising expenditure and reinforcing fiscal discipline. The guidelines place curbs on official functions, purchase of vehicles, foreign travel, hiring of office accommodation, and the creation of new posts. As per Government Order No. 198-F []

SRINAGAR: A search and rescue operation was launched on Saturday by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) at the Ganiwan hydro power canal in the Gund area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district to trace a missing girl suspected to have drowned, officials said. The missing girl has been identified as Rukhsana Bano, daughter of Shabir []

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SRINAGAR: Minister Javed Ahmad Dar on Saturday said the government is likely to implement the crop insurance scheme in Jammu and Kashmir within the next two months, while assuring relief to farmers affected by recent hailstorms after completion of damage assessment surveys. Speaking to reporters amid widespread crop damage caused by repeated hailstorms in several []

SRINAGAR: Search operations were resumed on Saturday at Budshah Bridge in Srinagar to trace a man who reportedly jumped into the River Jhelum earlier this week. Officials said the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Quick Reaction Team (QRT) Jhelum, along with River Police, continued the operation in coordination with MARCOS personnel to locate and retrieve []

SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall was recorded at Razdan Pass and other higher reaches of north Kashmir on Saturday, while rain and hailstorm lashed several plains areas across the Valley, officials said. According to details, fresh snowfall was reported from Razdan Pass and upper reaches of Tulail Valley following a fresh spell of weather activity triggered by []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Saturday arrested two alleged drug peddlers during naka checking in the Kokernag area and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A police party from Police Station Kokernag intercepted the duo at Panzgam during routine naka checking after they were seen moving suspiciously in the area. On being []

SRINAGAR: Kashmiri actor and associate director Bilal Baghat has brought the essence of Kashmirs rich artistic heritage to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival with the screening of Bombay Stories, a film inspired by the legendary writings of Saadat Hasan Manto. Bombay Stories, adapted from Bombay Stories of Manto, is directed by noted filmmaker Rahhat Shah []

SRINAGAR: In a major political breakthrough nearly seven years after Ladakh was carved out as a Union Territory without a legislature, representatives of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Friday announced that they had reached an in-principle understanding with the Union government for restoring democratic governance to the strategically important []

SRINAGAR: Marking the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 under the theme Acting Locally for Global Impact, Wildlife SOS, in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu Kashmir and the Forest Protection Force, organised a biodiversity awareness programme at Government Higher Secondary School Potushai in Lolab area of Kupwara district on Friday. The programme []

SRINAGAR: Reaffirming Indias zero tolerance policy towards terrorism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that if the need arises armed forces will act even inside Pakistans own territory. Addressing the Rustamji Memorial Lecture organised in honour of Border Security Force (BSF) founding director K F Rustamji, Shah referred to cross-border terrorism and infiltration []

SRINAGAR: The induction of local officers from Jammu Kashmir into the prestigious Indian Forest Service (IFS) has been in deep freeze over a staggering 13 years without a single promotion quota appointment. Documents reveal that the process has remained paralysed since 2013, tangled in prolonged litigation over the constitution of a valid State Forest Service. []