SRINAGAR: Director General of Police (DGP) Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat Monday chaired a high-level joint security review meeting at Range Police Headquarters, Anantnag, to assess the overall security scenario in South Kashmir, with a special focus on the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra. Following the meeting, the DGP accompanied by Special DGP Coordination SJM Geelani, IGP []

Omar Abdullah has volunteered to step down from the throne if it is linked to a fresh election for restoring the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir, Faiqa Masoodi reports Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reignited the debate over Jammu and Kashmirs political future by making public his readiness to vacate the throne if that clears []

SRINAGAR: A prolonged dry spell continues to grip the Kashmir Valley, leading to a significant drop in the water levels of the Jhelum river and its tributaries, raising concerns over irrigation and drinking water supply across the region. According to data from the Irrigation and Flood Control Department on Monday morning, the water level at []

SRINAGAR: Authorities have issued a public alert stating that the potable water supply will remain affected in several areas of Srinagar and adjoining localities on July 1 due to urgent repair works on the Sindh Power Canal. According to the Executive Engineer, Water Works Division Srinagar, repair work will be undertaken by CMD Ganderal on []

SRINAGAR: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, led by its Chairman and BJP MP Brij Lal, on Monday visited Dal Lake near SKICC on a boat as part of its 10-day study visit to Jammu and Kashmir. The panel also visited the tourist destination of Gulmarg on Sunday and is []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra on Monday expressed serious concern over the prevailing administrative setup in Jammu and Kashmir, terming the dual control system deeply disturbing for governance. Addressing a workers convention in north Kashmirs Kupwara district, Karra said that the current arrangement was not only dysfunctional due []

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Sunday chaired a review meeting on the Jammu & Kashmir National Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKNRLM), setting a target of 75,000 credit linkages for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by the end of October 2025 and calling for full utilisation of the 7.55 lakh-strong rural women workforce in JK. During the meeting, []

NEW DELHI: In a bid to rationalise fares and bolster the financial viability of passenger services, the Ministry of Railways has announced a revised fare structure for train travel across India, effective from July 1, 2025. The new fare schedule, based on the updated Passenger Fare Table issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA), []

SRINAGAR: With over 5,600 toilets and bathing units installed across both pilgrimage routes2,920 along the Pahalgam axis and 2,693 on the Baltal routeand a sanitation workforce of 7,361 deployed across the Himalayan terrain, the Amarnath Yatra 2025 is set to begin under heightened logistical preparedness. Additionally, 15 solid waste processing centres have been established, reflecting []

SRINAGAR: In a landmark session that combined fiscal achievement with institutional reform and social responsibility, the Amar Singh Club, Srinagar, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, June 29, 2025. The Club reported a remarkable rise in annual revenue to Rs 4.45 crore for the financial year 202425 a nearly fivefold increase from []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir police in South Kashmirs Kulgam seized four vehicles and arrested four individuals involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals. A police team, headed by the Incharge Police Post Mirbazar, seized two tippers and two tractors at a checkpoint established at Akhran. The vehicles were allegedly being used to extract []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday inaugurated the newly constructed Yatri Niwas of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) at Pantha Chowk in Srinagar, which has been built through donations and can accommodate up to 1,300 pilgrims. The five-storey building includes 75 rooms with a bed capacity of 225 and 43 dormitory-style rooms. []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir police arrested four drug peddlers in Shopian, Kupwara, and Handwara, and recovered contraband substances including poppy straw, charas, and liquor. In Shopian, a police party from Police Station Keller intercepted a suspicious individual at a checkpoint on the Kathuhallan axis. The person, identified as Nazeer Ahmad Lone, son of Rasheed Ahmad []

SRINAGAR: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dismissed the newly formed Peoples Alliance for Change (PAC) demand for the restoration of Article 370, calling it daydreaming. BJP General Secretary (Organisation), Ashok Koul, said that the conglomerate is misleading people with its promises. They are daydreaming if they think they can restore Article 370. No power []

by Kanvi Joshi Cabin crew, once a small and specialised group, now constitute a large segment of the global service workforce. Their work is essential to the smooth operation of airlines. It influences passenger satisfaction, cultivates brand loyalty, and can prove decisive in moments of crisis. There was a time in recent memory when flying []

by Mir Rameez SRINAGAR: Hundreds of people were seen bathing in the Wayil Canal, Ganderbal, on Sunday, violating the government-imposed ban on swimming in the canal. The district administration had earlier issued an order banning bathing in the canal, citing the risk of drowning. People, many of them youth and children, continue to use the []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the government has made all the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the Amarnath Yatra. CM Omar said that they hope and pray for the safe and smooth conduct of the yatra. The Lieutenant Governor chaired meetings with political parties and civil society members and assured adequate []

SRINAGAR: Fulbright Foreign Student Programme is a fully funded programme hosted by US partner Universities in the United States. The programme offers a scholarship for the year 2026-2027 for international graduate students, young professionals, and artists. The programme in the USA aims to foster mutual understanding between nations by supporting applicants from diverse backgrounds. The []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that all the arrangements have been put in place for the safety and security of Amarnath yatris. Speaking to reporters after chairing a high-level security meet, LG Sinha said this years arrangements are much better than previous years. He said security agencies have formulated a comprehensive plan []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Conference, Justice and Development Front and Peoples Democratic Front have joined hands to form an alliance. Leadership of the three parties announced formation of the Peoples Alliance for Change. We have formed an alliance with the Justice and Development Front (JDF), a Jamaat-e-Islami-backed party, and Hakeem Yaseen of the Peoples Democratic Front (PDF). []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Monday issued a weather forecast for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting a spell of intermittent rainfall and thunderstorms across various regions from July 1 to July 8, with potential risks of flash floods, landslides, and shooting stones in vulnerable areas. According to the forecast, the weather on June 30 is []

SRINAGAR: Four persons sustained injuries after their vehicle skidded off the road near Railway Station Nowgam area of Central Kashmirs Srinagar district on late Sunday night. An official said that the injured persons were initially brought to Bone and Joint Hospital and later referred to SMHS Hospital Srinagar for specialised treatment. The injured individuals were []

SRINAGAR: The Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt by a guide on the LoC in Rajouri sector, sources said here on Monday. A guide, who is suspected of facilitating the infiltration in the past, was captured. On June 29, alert troops detected suspicious movement in the Keri sector of Rajouri, a known infiltration route. This []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday have attached the property worth Rs 50 lakhs of a drug peddler under NDPS Act in Srinagar. The said property is a residential single-storeyed house. The property belongs to a notorious drug peddler, Hilal Ahmad Bhat, resident of Hamdaniya colony, Bemina. The accused is involved in Case []

SRINAGAR: The annual Amarnath Yatra is set to begin on July 3, with the first batch of pilgrims scheduled to depart from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu under heavy security deployment and tightened administrative protocols. The pilgrimage will conclude on August 9. Over 3.5 lakh pilgrims have registered so far to undertake the []

SRINAGAR: In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio address on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotlighted Jammu and Kashmirs contributions to the International Yoga Day celebrations and expressed his best wishes for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, set to commence on July 3, coinciding with the onset of the holy month of Sawan. Prime Minister made []

SRINAGAR: A body was found under mysterious circumstances in an orchard in the Akingam area of Achabal in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Sunday. Officials said locals found the body hanging and informed the police. A police team reached the site shortly and initiated an investigation. The identity of the deceased is being ascertained, they []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday visited the Nunwan and Chandanwari base camps to review arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, set to commence on July 3. During the visit, the Lieutenant Governor inaugurated a foot overbridge at the Nunwan Base Camp to facilitate smooth movement of pilgrims. The structure is aimed []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday met with families of civilians killed in Kashmir since the 1990s, assuring them justice, rehabilitation, and recognition long denied to them. During the interaction held in Srinagar, the Lieutenant Governor directed that family members of terror victims eligible for government jobs should submit their cases to the respective []

SRINAGAR: Several parts of Jammu and Kashmir recorded high temperatures on Saturday, with Srinagar city registering a maximum of 34.5 degrees Celsius, according to the data compiled by Kashmir Weather Watch. In south Kashmir, Qazigund recorded 32.6C, while Kukernag recorded 31.2C. Pahalgam, a well-known tourist destination, saw a maximum of 29.2C. In north Kashmir, Kupwara []

SRINAGAR: Security forces on Sunday apprehended a Pakistani national along the Line of Control in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district. Officials said that the 22-year-old individual, identified as Mohammad Arib Ahmed, son of Mohammad Yousaf and a resident of Detote Kotali, was apprehended in a forward area in the BG sector. Presently, he is []

by Masood Hussain SRINAGAR: In a transformative governance reform aimed at improving the reach, efficiency and transparency of public welfare delivery, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has launched a unique Family ID initiative that promises to make every household visible, verifiable and connected to their rightful entitlements. Conceived as a dynamic and unified database of []

SRINAGAR: The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has raised alarm over what it described as a significant escalation in the forced displacement and land seizures of Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, warning that the actions by Israeli authorities may constitute war crimes under international law. In a detailed statement released []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced a fast-track mechanism on Sunday for delivering long-awaited justice and support to victims families affected by terrorism. Speaking in Pahalgam, Anantnag, LG Sinha acknowledged the long years of pain and neglect that many such families have faced and assured them of speedy redressal. I know you []

by Dr Rizwan Yousuf The occasion serves to honour the legacy of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis by promoting the strengthening of statistical institutions and advancing the integration of data science into strategies for national development. In India, National Statistics Day is observed on June 29 to honour the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, []

SRINAGAR: Asia is heating up at twice the pace of the global average, a disturbing climate development that led to a string of record-breaking monthly temperature highs across 2024, according to a stark new report by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), released earlier this week. Citing China as an emblematic example, the WMO report highlighted []

SRINAGAR: In a candid reflection on his political choices, senior Congress leader Taj Mohiuddin has publicly regretted his departure from the Congress party, calling it a blunder and squarely blaming the Ghulam Nabi Azad-led Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) for veering towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and alienating its base. In an exclusive interview []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Geology and Mining, Jammu and Kashmir, has suspended Randeep Singh, a Mineral Supervisor posted at the District Mineral Office, Rajouri, following complaints lodged against him. According to an official order, Pending enquiry into the complaints against Randeep Singh, Mineral Supervisor, presently posted in District Mineral Office, Rajouri is hereby placed under []

NUBRA: The echoes of camel caravans and the spirit of trans-Himalayan trade returned to Ladakhs Nubra Valley today as the annual Silk Route Festival was inaugurated in Sumoor, drawing attention once again to the regions pivotal place in Asias ancient trading web. The two-day celebration comes at a time of renewed cultural interest, notably spurred []

SRINAGAR: Parag Jain, the intelligence officer widely credited with planning and guiding Operation Sindoor, has been appointed as the new chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), the countrys external intelligence agency. A 1989-batch IPS officer of the Punjab cadre, Jain will assume office on July 1 for a fixed two-year term, succeeding Ravi []

SRINAGAR: A Muslim doctor from Jammu and Kashmir has alleged that he was compelled to forgo his super-speciality medical seat at a private hospital in Tamil Nadu after being told he would need to shave his beard to pursue studies there, an incident that has sparked outrage and calls for intervention from student bodies. The []

SRINAGAR: With the annual Amarnath Yatra set to commence on July 3, Director General of Police (DGP) Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat, on Saturday, directed all security agencies to take proactive and preventive measures to counter any potential threats. He emphasised strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and robust coordination among forces to ensure []

SRINAGAR: One person lost his life while another was injured in a road accident during the midnight hours on Saturday at the Shalteng area of Srinagar. Sources said that both the injured were immediately shifted to SMHS Hospital Srinagar for treatment. However, one among them, identified as Ajaz Ahmad Dar, a resident of Shah Gund, []

by Syed Shadab Ali Gillani SRINAGAR: Until recently, Dara, located on the outskirts of Srinagar beyond Harwan, was a popular weekend retreat. The cold, fast-moving canal that ran through the area drew city residents for bathing, picnics, and treks into the hills. The access path to the canal was well-known and frequently used. That path []

SRINAGAR: Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK), G N Itoo, on Saturday said that no private coaching centre will be allowed to operate without proper registration. He said one month has been given to private coaching centres to complete the registration process. Any group intending to run a private coaching centre must obtain registration. One []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has identified eight vacancies for induction into the Indian Police Service (IPS) from the Jammu and Kashmir segment of the joint AGMUT cadre. According to a letter, the MHA has determined a total of eight vacancies for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 for IPS appointments by []

SRINAGAR: Two civilians were injured on Saturday late evening after a fire broke out in a two-storey commercial building near Lattar Masjid in the Safa Kadal area of Srinagar, officials said. Fire was reported at 9:43 PM, and fire tenders from nearby stations and the Srinagar headquarters were rushed to the spot within minutes. According []

SRINAGAR: Ahead of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra scheduled to begin on July 3, Ganderbal Police, led by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Khalil Ahmed Poswal, on Saturday said that a multi-layered security plan has been implemented to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the pilgrimage. SSP Poswal, while addressing the media, said that extensive []

SRINAGAR:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday reiterated his governments commitment to strengthening golf infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir to promote the region as a leading golf destination. He made the remarks during a prize distribution ceremony held in Srinagar after a golf tournament at the Royal Springs Golf Course. The event saw participation from golfers []

SRINAGAR: With no major wet spell in Jammu and Kashmir, the region experienced hot weather conditions again on Saturday, with Srinagar recording a maximum temperature of 32.3 degrees Celsius. Light intermittent rain was recorded at isolated places between June 25 and June 27, leading to a brief dip in temperatures. However, weather conditions have changed []