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Jammu Kashmir Groundwater Remains Among Indias Least Exploited, Parliament Told

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir continues to remain among the countrys least groundwater-stressed regions, with only 24.73 per cent of its annual extractable groundwater resources being utilised in 2025, according to the latest national assessment tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. While groundwater extraction in the Union Territory increased marginally from 22.28 per cent in []

20 Jul 2026 11:52 pm
Consumer Commission Orders Jammu Kashmir Bank, PNB MetLife to Honour Deceased Borrowers Insurance

Consumer Commission Orders Jammu Kashmir Bank, PNB MetLife to Honour Deceased Borrower's Insurance

20 Jul 2026 10:52 pm
Security Forces Recover IEDs, Pistols and Ammunition in North Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Security forces recovered a large cache of arms and explosives during a joint search operation in the Kandi forest area of north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Monday, the Indian Army said. According to the Army, the operation was launched on July 20 on the basis of specific intelligence inputs and was carried out jointly []

20 Jul 2026 10:51 pm
Wrong Parking Biggest Reason Behind Srinagar Traffic Jams: RTO Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Wrong parking is the biggest reason behind the worsening traffic congestion in Srinagar, Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir, Qazi Irfan Rasool Zargar, said on Monday, asserting that enforcement against traffic violators will be intensified to improve traffic flow in the city. Speaking to reporters here, Irfan said traffic congestion is a shared responsibility and []

20 Jul 2026 10:41 pm
Heavy Rainfall May Trigger Flash Floods in Kashmir, I&FC Issues Advisory

Residents asked to avoid water bodies, unnecessary travel as IMD forecasts 50100 mm rainfall in Anantnag, Kulgam and Shopian

20 Jul 2026 10:21 pm
High Court Holds Junior Assistant Exam Across J&K, Orders Re-Test for 67 Jammu Candidates

Shortage of question papers and OMR sheets at one Jammu centre leaves 67 aspirants unable to appear; inquiry ordered into lapse

20 Jul 2026 10:13 pm
Four Indian Crew Members Killed as Cargo Ship Comes Under Russian Attack

SRINAGAR: At least four Indian nationals were killed and one was critically injured after the commercial vessel MV Golden Leo came under attack while departing Ukraines port of Odesa on the evening of July 19, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. Our statement on attacks on commercial vessel MV GOLDEN LEO []

20 Jul 2026 10:09 pm
Sarthal Devi Yatra Suspended Amid Heavy Rain Alert In Kishtwar

Pilgrim movement halted until further orders as administration cites risk of landslides, flash floods and shooting stones

20 Jul 2026 9:56 pm
Former Jammu Kashmir Chief Secretary Syed Muzaffar Aga Dies at 108

SRINAGAR: Syed Muzaffar Aga, former Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir and one of the regions oldest surviving civil servants, passed away peacefully at the residence of his daughter in Gulberg, Lahore. He was 108. Born in Srinagar in 1919, Aga belonged to a distinguished Kashmiri family. He was the eldest son of Sahibzada Aga []

20 Jul 2026 9:50 pm
CM Omar Reviews Flood Restoration, Orders Faster Relief, Six-Hourly Situation Reports

Power Restoration in Poonch Likely by Tuesday Evening; Srinagar Waterlogging, Essential Supplies, Vulnerable Areas Reviewed

20 Jul 2026 9:41 pm
Tripura DGP Found Dead at State Police Headquarters; Cause Under Investigation

SRINAGAR: Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar was found dead at his office at the state police headquarters in Agartala on Monday, Hindustan Times reported. The cause of death was not immediately known, and the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation. Following the incident, Chief Minister Manik Saha, Chief Secretary JK Sinha []

20 Jul 2026 4:40 pm
Jammu Kashmir Govt Closes Departmental Proceedings Against Six PWD Engineers, Officials

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has closed the Regular Departmental Action (RDA) against six engineers and officials of the Public Works (R and B) Department after a de novo inquiry found no evidence to support allegations of excess payment, procedural irregularities or mala fide intent. According to Government Order No. 257-PW(R and B) of []

20 Jul 2026 4:26 pm
Central Kashmir: Police Attach 10 Properties Worth Rs 8 Crore Linked to Alleged Drug Peddlers

SRINAGAR: Continuing its crackdown on narcotics trafficking under the Nasha Mukti Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan, Police in central kashmirs Srinagar district on Monday attached 10 immovable properties worth approximately Rs 8 crore belonging to alleged drug peddlers in the district. According to a police statement, the properties were attached by Police Station Nowhatta under Section 68-F []

20 Jul 2026 4:15 pm
Tourist Arrivals in Jammu Kashmir Fall 23 Per Cent in 2025 After Four Years of Growth, Parliament Told

SRINAGAR: Tourist arrivals in Jammu and Kashmir declined sharply in 2025 after four consecutive years of growth, with domestic tourist visits falling by nearly 23 per cent and foreign arrivals dropping by almost 45 per cent, according to data tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The figures, released by the Ministry of Tourism in []

20 Jul 2026 4:01 pm
Jammu Kashmirs ITI Network Expands 60 Per Cent Since 2014, Centre Says

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has expanded its Industrial Training Institute (ITI) network by 60 per cent over the last 12 years, while student enrolment has increased more than four-fold, as the Union Government prepares to implement the ambitious Rs 60,000 crore PM-SETU scheme aimed at transforming vocational education through industry-led modernisation and future-ready skills. The []

20 Jul 2026 3:51 pm
LG Sinha Reviews Flash Flood Situation, Orders Immediate Relief in Affected Jammu Kashmir Areas

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday reviewed the situation following heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides in several districts of Jammu and Kashmir, directing officials to expedite relief operations and restore damaged infrastructure in the affected areas. The Lieutenant Governor spoke with senior officials to assess the impact of the adverse weather and instructed []

20 Jul 2026 3:43 pm
Jammu Kashmir Unveils Elite Sports Academies, World-Class Swimming Pool to Boost High-Performance Sports

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has taken two significant steps towards building a stronger sporting ecosystem with the launch of nine specialised Academies of Excellence by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) and the operational debut of a new international-standard 50-metre all-weather swimming pool in Jammu, together signalling a major push to nurture sporting []

20 Jul 2026 3:32 pm
IFC Kashmir Issues Flood Advisory as IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall in South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Irrigation and Flood Control (I and FC) Department, Kashmir, on Monday issued a public advisory warning of the possibility of flash floods and a rapid rise in water levels across South Kashmir after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a strong spell of rainfall over the Jhelum Basin on July 21. []

20 Jul 2026 3:22 pm
CM Omar Sanctions Rs 6 Lakh Aid for Poonch-Rajouri Rain-Hit Victims Families

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday announced an ex gratia relief of Rs 6 lakh for the next of kin of each person who lost their lives in the recent rain-related incidents in the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri. The Chief Minister expressed deep grief over the loss of lives caused by flash []

20 Jul 2026 3:13 pm
Omar Abdullah Says Centre Forced NC to Protest in Delhi Over Jammu Kashmir Statehood

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the Centre had forced the National Conference (NC) to stage a protest in the national capital by failing to fulfil its promise of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing reporters during the partys demonstration in New Delhi, Omar Abdullah said the NC had []

20 Jul 2026 3:03 pm
Five Killed as 5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Peru

SRINAGAR: At least five people were killed and more than 20 injured after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Perus Andes region late on Sunday, according to local authorities. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake struck at 9:24 pm local time, with its epicentre located 2 kilometres west-southwest of Sicaya in Huancayo province, at a []

20 Jul 2026 9:46 am
Labourer Dies a Day After Fall from Under-Construction House in South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A labourer who sustained critical injuries after falling from an under-construction house in south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Sunday succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Srinagar on Monday morning, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Muzaffar Ahmad Shah, son of Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din, a resident of Mitrigam, Pulwama. Officials said Shah []

20 Jul 2026 9:23 am
Baramulla Admin Releases Emergency Contact Directory for Weather-Related Emergencies

SRINAGAR: The District Administration Baramulla has issued a comprehensive Monsoon Emergency Contact Directory to ensure a swift response to emergencies amid the ongoing monsoon season and forecasts of heavy rainfall, floods and landslides. According to the advisory, residents have been urged to keep emergency contact numbers readily available and immediately report any weather-related emergency to []

20 Jul 2026 9:15 am
US Launches Ninth Straight Night of Strikes on Iran as Regional Conflict Escalates

SRINAGAR: The United States military carried out its ninth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military command centres, air defence systems, coastal surveillance sites, maritime capabilities, missile and drone infrastructure, as Washington intensified operations amid the escalating regional conflict. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the latest operation began at 10 p.m. ET on []

20 Jul 2026 8:22 am
Spain Beat Argentina to Win FIFA World Cup 2026

SRINAGAR: Spain won the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final, securing their second world title. The match remained goalless after regulation time before Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time to hand Spain the championship. Argentina finished the match with 10 players after []

20 Jul 2026 7:39 am
IMD Issues Red Alert for Extremely Heavy Rain in Jammu Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand

SRINAGAR: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Monday, warning of adverse weather conditions in the Himalayan region. According to the IMD, isolated places in the three regions are likely to receive extremely heavy rainfall, prompting []

20 Jul 2026 7:21 am
Rain Brings Relief from Heatwave Across Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Widespread rainfall across most parts of Kashmir on Sunday brought relief from the intense heatwave that had gripped the Valley over the past several days, although the downpour caused waterlogging in parts of Srinagar as the Meteorological Department warned of more heavy rain until July 23. The rainfall came a day after most weather []

19 Jul 2026 10:42 pm
Flash Floods Claim 17 Lives Across Jammu Region; Search Continues For Missing In Surankote

Heavy rain and cloudbursts trigger widespread devastation in Poonch and Rajouri, leaving 17 dead as rescue teams search for the missing

19 Jul 2026 10:40 pm
Kharge Urges Centre To Extend Full Support To J&K For Flood Relief, Seeks PM CARES Compensation

SRINAGAR: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in the flash floods and landslides that ravaged parts of Jammu and Kashmirs Jammu division, urging the Centre to extend all possible assistance to the Union Territory for rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations. In a post on X, Kharge said []

19 Jul 2026 10:22 pm
Jammu Kashmir HC Quashes Post-Acquittal Execution Proceedings in Cheque Bounce Case

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the execution proceedings and property attachment orders initiated by a magistrate after the acquittal of an accused in a cheque bounce case. Setting aside the lower court orders, the High Court ruled that once a criminal court dismisses a complaint and acquits the accused []

19 Jul 2026 10:09 pm
Delhi Police Says No Permission Granted for Protest Marches Ahead of Parliament Session

SRINAGAR: Delhi Police on Sunday clarified that no permission has been sought or granted for any protest march or procession in the New Delhi district ahead of the commencement of the Parliament session on Sunday. Prohabitory orders u/s 163 BNSS are in force in New Delhi District except designated protest site at Jantar Mantar Road. []

19 Jul 2026 9:54 pm
J&K CM Orders Six-Hourly Flood Situation Reports Till July 24, Says Protection Of Lives Is Top Priority

CM orders six-hourly situation reports till July 24, asks officials to ensure rescue, restoration of essential services and uninterrupted supply of relief materials.

19 Jul 2026 9:49 pm
Farooq Abdullah expresses grief over Poonch-Rajouri rain tragedy, seeks immediate relief for affected families

NC president urges swift damage assessment, rehabilitation measures as rescue operations continue in flood and landslide-hit areas

19 Jul 2026 9:30 pm
NTA Warns NEET-UG 2026 Candidates Against Submitting Fake, AI-Generated OMR Sheets

SRINAGAR: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has warned NEET-UG 2026 candidates and their parents against submitting fake or AI-generated OMR sheets while raising complaints over score discrepancies, cautioning that such submissions could invite legal action. The advisory follows the agencys scrutiny of complaints from candidates claiming differences between their expected and declared scores. During verification, []

19 Jul 2026 9:15 pm
Wangchuk Stable, Needs Continuous Medical Monitoring: Safdarjung Hospital

Hospital says activist's vital parameters are stable, but prolonged hunger strike necessitates round-the-clock medical care and close monitoring by a multidisciplinary team

19 Jul 2026 9:08 pm
Two Detained Over Alleged Obscene Act Near Vaishno Devi Bhawan After Viral Video

Police register FIR under BNS, launch hunt for two remaining accused; one juvenile handed over to family as per law

19 Jul 2026 8:42 pm
Delhi HC Declines Immediate Relief to Sonam Wangchuk, Says Safdarjung Doctors Monitoring His Health

Court says no immediate intervention needed; plea seeking transfer to private hospital to be heard on July 24

19 Jul 2026 4:57 pm
Mirwaiz Expresses Grief Over Rain Havoc, Urges Swift Rescue and Relief Measures

SRINAGAR: Kashmirs chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by incessant rains and flash floods in the Rajouri, Poonch and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement shared on social media, Mirwaiz said he was deeply saddened by the tragic loss []

19 Jul 2026 4:08 pm
Anti-Taliban Fighters Briefly Capture Badakhshan District in First Such Setback Since 2021

SRINAGAR: An armed anti-Taliban group briefly seized control of a district headquarters in Afghanistans northeastern Badakhshan province, marking the first known instance since the Taliban returned to power in 2021 that an opposition force temporarily captured a district administration. The attack targeted the district centre of Yaftal-e Paeen (Yiftal Payin) in Badakhshan on Friday night, []

19 Jul 2026 3:55 pm
LG Sinha Calls for Harmony, Cultural Revival at Mahayajna Dharma Sammelan

LG Sinha Calls for Harmony, Cultural Revival at Mahayajna Dharma Sammelan

19 Jul 2026 3:41 pm
BJP Postpones Secretariat Gherao March in Srinagar Amid Flood Crisis In Rajouri, Poonch

SRINAGAR: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu Kashmir has postponed its proposed Secretariat Gherao March at Lal Chowk, Srinagar, which was scheduled to be held on July 20, 2026, in view of the devastating flood situation in the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch. According to the party, the decision was taken as heavy rains, []

19 Jul 2026 3:23 pm
14 Rescued As Flash Floods Leave People Stranded in Jammu, Rajouri

Joint rescue teams, including the Army, police and SDRF, evacuated 14 people trapped in swollen rivers and flood-hit areas of Jammu and Rajouri after heavy rain triggered a sharp rise in water levels

19 Jul 2026 2:48 pm
Baramulla Administration Issues Flood Alert, Advises People to Avoid Vulnerable Areas

Residents living near rivers, streams and flood-prone locations urged to remain alert; travellers asked to verify road conditions before venturing into Tangmarg, Gulmarg, Uri and Boniyar

19 Jul 2026 2:26 pm
Mehbooba Mufti Urges Swift Relief, Compensation for Rajouri, Poonch Flood Victims

Mehbooba Mufti urges the Jammu and Kashmir administration to intensify rescue and relief operations in flash flood-hit Rajouri and Poonch

19 Jul 2026 2:05 pm
Baglihar Shutdown, Salal Maintenance Trigger Major Power Shortfall in J&K; KPDCL Warns of Curtailments

Baglihar to remain shut for 45 days, Salal already under maintenance; KPDCL says 1,000 MW deficit may force power curtailments

19 Jul 2026 1:40 pm
MP Mian Altaf Expresses Grief Over Poonch-Rajouri Tragedy, Seeks Swift Relief and Rescue

SRINAGAR: Member of Parliament from the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, Mian Altaf Ahmad, on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by incessant rainfall, flash floods and landslides in the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri, urging the government to expedite rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts. In a statement, the senior []

19 Jul 2026 1:30 pm
One Killed, Five Injured In Car Crash On Srinagar-Jammu Highway

One Killed, Five Injured In Car Crash On Srinagar-Jammu Highway

19 Jul 2026 10:12 am
Harwan: An Introduction

by Asrar Syeed Near Dachigam, Harwan Garden blends ancient Buddhist ruins, Mughal-era history, and centuries-old Chinars into a tranquil public park. Harwan Garden is located almost 15 kilometres from the heart of Kashmirs capital, Srinagar city, in the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range, close to Dachigam National Park. Inside the park, the serene mountain []

19 Jul 2026 10:09 am
Does Donald Trump Have Any Winning Option Left Against Iran?

by Greg Barton Irans leverage over the Strait of Hormuz has exposed the limits of US military power, raising fears of wider escalation, economic disruption and prolonged regional instability. In a moment of brazen hubris in the Oval Office last year, US President Donald Trumprailed at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He accused Zelensky of not []

19 Jul 2026 10:04 am
Sonam Wangchuk Stable but Needs Continuous Monitoring, Say Doctors; Wife Moves HC Seeking Transfer to Private Hospital

Wife says Safdarjung refused discharge despite family's request; alleges illegal detention, hospital maintains sustained medical supervision is essential

19 Jul 2026 10:03 am