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SRINAGAR: Intermittent spells of rain and thundershowers are expected across Jammu and Kashmir until August 7, with heavy showers likely in parts of the Jammu region and a continued risk of cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides in vulnerable hilly areas, according to the latest weather forecast. The forecast indicates that while rain and thunderstorms are []

SRINAGAR: More than 100 buyers, exporters, traders and business representatives from Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country participated in a BuyerSeller Meet here on Friday aimed at creating direct market linkages between Ladakhs Pashmina growers and the wider industry. The event, organised by the Cooperatives Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh []

SRINAGAR: A seven-year-old student was killed after being struck by a landslide inside the premises of a private school in the Mawer area of Handwara on Saturday, officials said. Officials said the deceased has been identified as Rehan Ahmad Dar (7), son of Reyaz Ahmad Dar, a resident of Khudi Mawer and a student of []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Defence has sanctioned the transfer of 147 kanals and 11 marlas of land at Rakh Bahu, adjoining the University of Jammus main campus, to the Jammu and Kashmir administration, paving the way for a major expansion of the universitys academic and infrastructure facilities. The land, which has remained under Army occupation []

SRINAGAR: At least two incidents of cattle being electrocuted have been reported from Khimber area of Srinagar, with villagers alleging that negligence by the Power Development Department (PDD) has put grazing cattle at risk. The latest incident took place on Saturday morning in Tukray Bagh, Khimber, along the road leading to Takiya Sang Rishi, where []

SRINAGAR: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Saturday called for an impartial and transparent investigation into the killing of two non-local workers in Kulgam, while questioning why such attacks appear to coincide with renewed demands for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs statehood. Addressing reporters, Abdullah said the facts surrounding the incident were yet to []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over compassionate appointment letters to the family members of two Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty, reaffirming the administrations commitment to supporting the families of fallen security personnel. At Lok Bhavan, the Lieutenant Governor presented an appointment letter []

SRINAGAR: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has approved the Ladakh Sports Policy 2026, introducing monthly scholarships, one-time cash incentives and financial support aimed at helping athletes pursue competitive sports without economic constraints. Delighted to approve the landmark New Sports Policy 2026 a progress & futuristic framework to ensure financial sustenance of our young []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday strongly condemned the killing of two migrant workers in Kulgam, describing the incident as a serious security lapse and calling for a thorough investigation into the attack. Speaking to reporters, Mehbooba said she had no words to condemn the killings and expressed shock over the []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level security review meeting in Srinagar on Saturday to assess the overall security situation across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dullo, DGP Nalin Prabhat, Principal Secretary Home Chandraker Bharti, Special DG Coordination PHQ S.J.M. Gillani, ADGP CID Nitish Kumar, Commissioner/Secretary GAD Shri []

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet in connection with the alleged embezzlement of approximately Rs 3.11 crore from the Central Co-operative Bank, Baramulla, accusing a retired branch manager and a cashier-cum-clerk of fraud, forgery and criminal conspiracy. According to a statement issued by []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained closed to traffic on Saturday morning as restoration work continued in the Ladha-Samroli stretch of Udhampur district following heavy rainfall, disrupting civilian movement and halting the Shri Amarnath Yatra convoy, officials said. According to the Traffic Polices 4:00 a.m. update, the road surface in the affected stretch has []

SRINAGAR: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Saturday launched Bharatgas Lite ZIP, its premium Free Trade LPG service, in Srinagar, offering instant LPG connections and cylinder delivery within four hours. The service was launched at New Pamposh Enterprises, Soura, and inaugurated by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Hazratbal Arslan Hamal in the presence of BPCL []

SRINAGAR: Heavy rains continued to lash several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, while a cloudburst in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district washed away several vehicles, damaged property and led to the closure of the ChatrooKishtwar National Highway. Authorities also ordered the closure of schools in Kishtwar and Doda as a precaution. Officials []

SRINAGAR: A cloudburst struck the Chatroo area of Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district in the early hours of Saturday, washing away several vehicles, damaging property and forcing the closure of the ChatrooKishtwar National Highway, officials said. The cloudburst occurred at around 2.30 a.m., triggering a sudden surge of water and debris that affected parts of []

SRINAGAR: The second non-local worker injured in the militant attack in the Kellam area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district has succumbed to his injuries, taking the death toll to two, officials said on Saturday. According to officials, militants opened fire on two non-local workers in Kellam on Friday evening. One of the victims died at []

SRINAGAR: All government and private schools across Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district will remain closed on Saturday in view of prevailing inclement weather conditions, officials said. The closure was ordered by the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Doda, as a precautionary measure to safeguard students and staff. The decision follows directions issued by the Deputy Commissioner []

SRINAGAR: Several residential houses were inundated in Pahlipora village of south Kashmirs Shopian district on Saturday morning after heavy rainfall triggered severe waterlogging, prompting police and disaster response teams to launch rescue and relief operations, officials said. According to officials, rainwater entered multiple houses, disrupting normal life and causing panic among residents. Police personnel, assisted []

SRINAGAR: Nepal is grappling with its worst communal unrest in recent years after clashes between Hindu and Muslim communities in the countrys southern plains left three people dead, prompting curfews across multiple districts and appeals for peace from the countrys top leadership. Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday made his first major national address since []

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday reiterated his partys commitment to restoring Jammu and Kashmirs statehood and constitutional and democratic rights, asserting that the NC would continue its political struggle until these objectives are achieved. Addressing party workers and supporters, Dr Abdullah said the National Conference had overcome numerous political challenges throughout []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday condemned the militant attack in Kulgam in which a labourer from Chhattisgarh was killed and directed security forces to intensify operations against the attackers. Sinha said he spoke with Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat and senior security officials following the attack and directed the []

SRINAGAR: Two long-pending road projects in Uri and Sopore have been approved and put to tender following recommendations made by Baramulla Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid, the Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) said on Friday. AIP chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said the projects were included in an e-NIT issued by the Office of the Chief []

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday launched 162 new district-level online citizen services on the eUNNAT portal, taking the total number of digital Government-to-Citizen (G2C) services in Jammu and Kashmir to 1,710, while directing departments to remove obsolete compliances and expand access through WhatsApp and Single Sign-On (SSO). The directions were issued during a []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has regularised 11 in-charge engineers in the Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department, including seven as Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil) and four as Executive Engineers (Civil), with retrospective effect from dates ranging from September 2013 to May 2021. The regularisation was sanctioned by the Public Works (R and B) []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer, posting and adjustment of 96 In-charge Assistant Executive Engineers (Mechanical) across the Jal Shakti, Public Works (R and B), Housing and Urban Development and other departments, with immediate effect. The orders were issued through Government Order No. 279-PW(R and B) of 2026, dated 31 July []

SRINAGAR: A non-local worker was killed and another injured after suspected militants opened fire on them in the Kellam area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday evening. Officials said the attackers targeted the two workers while they were in Kellam. Both sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. One []

SRINAGAR: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu and Kashmir, has seized more than 2,500 litres of ghee after four brands were declared unsafe by the National Food Laboratory, Ghaziabad, while a separate action in Srinagar led to the seizure of 2,600 kg of frozen meat over alleged labelling violations and unhygienic storage. The FDA []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has three recognised institutions offering undergraduate education in Unani medicine with a combined annual intake capacity of 160 BUMS seats, while the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM), Naseem Bagh Campus, offers postgraduate education with an annual intake of 18 seats, the Union Government informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. []

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has five approved 50-bed Integrated AYUSH Hospitals under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM), with one facility functional and four under construction, according to data tabled by the Union Ministry of AYUSH in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The functional facility is located in Kulgam, where an integrated hospital offering Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, []

SRINAGAR: A BSF Assistant Sub-Inspector was found dead with a bullet injury at his place of posting in Boniyar area of Baramulla district on Friday. The deceased has been identified as ASI Shiv Dutt, S/o Late Shimru Singh, R/o Shoran, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. He was about 56 years old, an official said. Officials said Singh []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir utilised Rs 1,229.99 crore under the Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 scheme during 2023-24 and 2024-25, according to data presented by the Union Government in the Lok Sabha. The Ministry of Women and Child Development said JK utilised Rs 595.21 crore against Rs 530.88 crore released in 2023-24, while it []

SRINAGAR: The Union Government has said that the AIIMS at Vijaypur in Jammu is functional, while the AIIMS project at Awantipora in Kashmir remains under construction under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). The status was disclosed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in a written reply to an unstarred question in []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has directed 552 candidates selected in the Fire and Emergency Services (FES) Department in 2020 to undergo fresh height measurement as part of its investigation into irregularities in the recruitment process. According to an official communication, the Senior Superintendent of Police, Police Station ACB Central, JK, Jammu, []

SRINAGAR: All 523 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (Ayush) approved for Jammu and Kashmir are functional, with more than 1.03 crore beneficiaries reported to have availed services at these centres between 2021 and 2025, the Union Ministry of Ayush informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. In a written reply to an unstarred question, Minister of State (Independent []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir received Rs 3,46,555.87 lakh, or around Rs 3,465.56 crore, in funds released under the Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 scheme between 2014-15 and 2024-25, according to data presented by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The figures show that the annual release []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir had no Exclusive Special Court established under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, during the financial years 2018-19 to 2024-25, according to data presented by the Union Government in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The data, provided by the Ministry of Law and Justice, showed that []

SRINAGAR: Vehicular movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained completely suspended on Friday after the district administrations of Udhampur and Ramban ordered a temporary closure to facilitate restoration and stabilisation works at vulnerable locations. According to the authorities, the closure was imposed to enable intensive road restoration, debris clearance and slope stabilisation works at []

SRINAGAR: A fresh batch of 1,605 pilgrims departed from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu early on Friday for the Baltal base camp to undertake the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra, despite the suspension of traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) for restoration works. According to the Joint Police Control Room, the 24th batch []

SRINAGAR: Three people were injured in a road accident near Hayan Bridge in the Kangan area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Friday morning, officials said. The accident occurred under circumstances that are yet to be established. Soon after the incident, local residents and rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the injured to Sub-District []

SRINAGAR: Continuing its crackdown on drug trafficking under the Nasha Mukti Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police on Thursday attached two immovable properties worth around 1.05 crore belonging to two alleged drug peddlers in separate cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Police said the attached properties were identified during investigation []

SRINAGAR : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday unveiled a roadmap to modernise the Union Territorys transport sector, with a focus on digital governance, road safety, electric mobility and improved public transport services. Chairing a series of review meetings of the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC), Transport Department, Motor Vehicles Department and []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has nominated five officers as Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs) to deal with applications filed under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The nominations were notified through Government Order No. 297-JK (Edu) of 2026, issued on July 28, in pursuance of Section 5(1) of the RTI Act. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all Deputy Commissioners to expedite the verification and settlement of claims under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, and certify completion of the process, while reiterating that no eligible forest dweller can be evicted until the statutory recognition procedure []

SRINAGAR: The Food Safety Department has prohibited the sale of five ghee products in Anantnag after laboratory tests found the samples unsafe under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, officials said. The action followed a special enforcement drive conducted by the Food Safety Department, Anantnag, during June 2026 on the directions of the Commissioner, []

SRINAGAR: The district administration in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district has ordered the closure of all government and private schools on Friday, July 31, due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. The decision was communicated by the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Poonch, through a circular issued on Thursday, following an advisory from the District Disaster Management []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned additional charges to six Accounts Officers across various departments with immediate effect in the interest of administration, according to an order issued by the Finance Department. The appointments were made through Government Order No. 248-F of 2026, dated July 29, and will remain in force until further []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir had a Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 12,75,106 as per the 2011 Census, the Centre informed Parliament on Thursday, adding that updated figures would be available only after the next population census is released. In a written reply to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Tribal []

SRINAGAR: In a major step towards preserving Ladakhs archaeological and cultural heritage, the Union Territory administration has declared 23 historically significant sites as Protected Monuments under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Ancient Monuments Preservation Act. The notification, approved by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, provides statutory protection to a diverse range of heritage []

SRINAGAR: A Jammu and Kashmir government employee has been suspended and disciplinary proceedings have been initiated to dismiss him from service after a complaint that he allegedly accepted a bribe for issuing an income certificate to a villager, officials said on Thursday. The action followed a complaint by a citizen, who approached the Deputy Commissioners []