SRINAGAR: On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, worrying data has emerged that places Jammu and Kashmir among the top six states and union territories in India with the highest prevalence of tobacco use. According to health officials, more than 20 per cent of the population in J&K is engaged in some form of [] The post Jammu Kashmir Among Top Six in India for Tobacco Use, Says Survey appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A parcel train carrying 24 tonnes of fresh cherries departed from Katra station in Jammu and Kashmir to Mumbais Bandra Terminus on Saturday, in what the Northern Railways Jammu division described as a historic initiative, according to media reports. The refrigerated parcel van, attached to a goods train, is expected to reach Mumbai within [] The post Jammu and Kashmir: First Parcel Train with 24 Tonnes of Cherries Departs for Mumbai appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A large-scale Civil Defence mock drill under the banner of Operation Shield was conducted across all districts of Kashmir on Saturday. The exercise was part of a nationwide initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs to assess ground-level preparedness and enhance coordination among emergency response agencies. In Srinagar, the drill was held at Amar [] The post Civil Defence Mock Drills Held Across Kashmir to Test Emergency Preparedness appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Asserting that Bharat has sent a strong message that proxy wars waged through terrorism will no longer be tolerated, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday termed Operation Sindoor as the biggest and most successful anti-terror operation in the countrys history. Speaking at the Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Maha Sammelan here, PM Modi reiterated [] The post Operation Sindoor Most Successful Anti-Terror Drive: PM appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday announced that Jammu is set to begin manufacturing medicinal and anti-cancer drugs. Dr Singh, Member of Parliament from Udhampur-Kathua-Doda Lok Sabha constituency, convened a constituency-level meeting via video conferencing to finalise a month-long series of activities marking 11 years of the government led by Prime Minister Narendra [] The post Jammu to Begin Manufacturing Anti-Cancer Drugs: Dr Jitendra Singh appeared first on Kashmir Lif

SRINAGAR: Member of Parliament (MP) from Srinagar and senior National Conference (NC) leader, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, on Saturday rejected reports about his resignation from the party, stating that he does not respond to rumours. I dont keep any secrets and I dont change my statements, Ruhullah told reporters here. However, he did not respond to [] The post NC MP Ruhullah Mehdi Denies Resignation Reports appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall has led to the closure of several roads across Jammu and Kashmir, including the Mughal Road and SSG Road. An advisory has also been issued for the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44). The NH-44 remained open for two-way passenger traffic on Saturday, despite heavy rainfall across the region, which caused difficulties for commuters. [] The post Snowfall Forces Closure of Key Roads in JK appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A Civil Defence mock drill was conducted at Amar Niwas Complex in Srinagar on Saturday as part of the nationwide exercise Operation Shield, aimed at assessing the districts on-ground preparedness for emergency response and civil defence scenarios. The drill was conducted under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, who [] The post Civil Defence Mock Drill Held in Srinagar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Mursaleen Bashir The pursuit of impossible beauty standards often erodes self-worth and dignity. When individuals recognise that they cannot meet the artificial ideal they have set for themselves, embarrassment and shame quietly take hold, steadily wearing down theirconfidence. Choosing authenticity strengthens mental health and reawakens a connection to self-love, humility, and spiritual awareness. Acknowledging [] The post Is Digital Beauty a Deception? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Two tourists from West Bengal were injured on Saturday after their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge near Z-Morh, close to Ranga in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district. A police official said that the accident involved a Breeza (Anvat-type) vehicle, which reportedly lost control and veered off the road before [] The post Two Tourists Injured as Car Falls into Gorge near Z-Morh appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Under the Rural Development Department, Kupwara district has achieved 100 per cent expenditure under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) till March 2025. A total of 10,024 houses have been completed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), while 718 houses remain under construction. Additionally, 42,640 houses have been surveyed under [] The post 42640 Houses Surveyed Under PMAY-G 2.0 in Kupwara; MGNREGA Funds Fully Spent appeared first on

SRINAGAR: A total of 1,36,020 cases were settled in the 2nd National Lok Adalat held across Jammu and Kashmir on May 31. The Adalat, organised by the JK Legal Services Authority, was earlier scheduled for May 10 but was deferred. According to official data, 1,82,786 cases were taken up by 173 benches across all districts, [] The post 1.36 Lakh Cases Settled in 2nd National Lok Adalat Across JK appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir experienced a cold day on May 31, with maximum temperatures across several areas recorded significantly below normal levels. In the Kashmir region, Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 14.5C, which was 12.2C below normal. Qazigund registered 13.0C, 12.6C below the usual. Pahalgam stood at 8.2C, a deviation of 14.8C from the [] The post Cold Day in Jammu Kashmir as Temperatures Plunge Below Normal appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: The Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Jammu, on Saturday convicted five persons in a case related to the purchase of sub-standard microscopes at inflated rates by the School Education Department in 200405. The convicted include Jatinder Kumar (then AO, Directorate of School Education), Rameshwar Kumar Sharma (then Lecturer, SRML Hr. Secondary School), Balwan Singh (then Lecturer, [] The post Two-Year Jail Term for Five in Education Dept Corruption Case appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Saturday said the Jammu and Kashmir government is committed to reviving the tourism sector, expressing confidence that it will recover soon. Speaking to reporters after a review meeting in Kupwara, the Advisor said they are working to rebuild the confidence of tourists. He added [] The post Tourism Will Bounce Back Soon, Says CMs Advisor appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Gulzar Hussain, a Muslim resident of Budgam district, has dedicated decades of his life to preserving the sanctity of the historic Dia-Nag Shiv Temple. His selfless service has become a symbol of Kashmirs enduring spirit of communal coexistence. Every morning, after offering prayers at his local mosque, Gulzar visits the temple to clean its [] The post Muslim Man Maintains Shiv Temple in Kashmir, Continues Decades-Old Tradition appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday arrested two persons involved in a Facebook donation fraud case in Srinagar district. In a statement, a police spokesperson said, Police acted swiftly and busted an online fraud racket involving a fake medical donation appeal circulated on Facebook. On May 30, Police Station Nowhatta received a written complaint [] The post Two Arrested in Srinagar Facebook Donation Scam appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Indias active COVID-19 caseload has surged to 2,710, with Kerala, Maharashtra and Delhi emerging as the most affected states. The Union Health Ministry has asked states and union territories to submit detailed reports on their preparedness by June 2, amid rising concerns over new sub-variants of the virus. As per a report in The [] The post Seven COVID-19 Deaths Recorded as Active Cases Touch 2,710 Across India appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir PHE Joint Employees Association has announced a peaceful protest on June 2 at Press Colony, Srinagar, over the non-payment of salaries to staff of the Mechanical Division Srinagar, which has remained without a head for more than three months. Addressing a press conference, Sajjad Ahmed Parry, Chairman of the Kashmir PHE Joint [] The post PHE Staff Protest on June 2 Over Salary Delay appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Civil Society Group Khanyar has opposed the reported move to place Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial (JLNM) Hospital, Rainawari, under the administrative control of the Zadibal Assembly constituency. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the group referred to a letter from the District Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar) dated April 24, 2025, which [] The post Khanyar Civil Society Opposes JLNM Jurisdiction Change appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The long-standing issue of garbage disposal along the circular road in Pulwama town remains unresolved, as the much-anticipated solid waste management project continues to hang in the balance due to poor response to tenders. Despite repeated assurances from authorities, garbage collected by the Municipal Committee Pulwama continues to be dumped near the Government Degree [] The post Locals Decry Foul Smell, Health Risk from Dumping Site in South Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Inspector General of Police Vidhi Kumar Birdi on Saturday said that preparations are in place for the upcoming Kheer Bhawani Mela, with the main event set for June 3. Speaking to reporters, the IGP said that devotees from various districts of the Valley are expected to attend the event. He said the Jammu and [] The post Proper Security in Place for Kheer Bhawani Mela: IGP Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: At least 10 sheep and goats have died due to electrocution in two separate incidents in Srinagar. In the first incident, more than seven sheep and goats were electrocuted near Masjid Usman in the Soura area of Srinagar. The tragedy occurred when the livestock came into contact with an electrified portion of the road, [] The post 10 Sheep Electrocuted to Death in Srinagar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In Jammu and Kashmir, at least 65 government schools have zero student enrolment, while over five thousand primary schools have fewer than 30 students enrolled, and more than 1,500 schools are functioning with enrolment of only 15 students or less. The Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, in a recent report stated, Out [] The post Jammu Kashmir Has 65 Govt Schools With Zero Students: Education Ministry appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Kashmir has witnessed a significant surge in cat bite cases, with the number of reported incidents doubling within a year. According to official data, around 6,000 cat bite cases have been reported at the Anti-Rabies Clinic (ARC) SMHS from June 2024 till date, compared to 2,824 cases during June 2023May 2024. Details reveal that [] The post Over 6,000 Cat Bite Cases Reported at SMHS Anti-Rabies Clinic in a Year appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Department Srinagar on Saturday said that Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness moderate to heavy rain, gusty winds, and intense showers at several places during the day, and urged people to remain cautious. Director MeT Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, said that light to moderate rain and thundershowers were recorded across most places [] The post MeT Forecasts Heavy Rain, Landslides in Jammu and Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a slight improvement in weather conditions on Thursday following widespread rainfall over the past 24 hours. The Meteorological Department has ruled out the possibility of a heatwave in the Union Territory until June 1 and has forecast more rain, thundershowers, gusty winds, and isolated hailstorms over the next two days. [] The post Rain, Thunderstorms to Continue in JK Till Saturday: MeT appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A man was killed in a road accident at Khumani Chowk in the Bemina area of Srinagar on Friday evening, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred between a scooty and a vehicle near a water tank at Khumani Chowk, resulting in the on-the-spot death of the scooty rider. He identified the [] The post Scooty Rider Killed in Road Mishap appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah concluded his two-day visit to Jammu on Thursday. He reaffirmed the Centres commitment to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Shahs visit, focused on support for families affected by recent Pakistani shelling, security review for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, and interaction with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel involved in [] The post Amit Shah Concludes Jammu Visit, Meets Shelling-Hit Families, Reviews Security appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Chopan Welfare Association, in collaboration with the J&K RTI Movement, has appealed to the authorities, including Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and GOC Chinar Corps Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava, to allow the Chopan community to resume their seasonal migration to highland pastures in Kashmir. In a [] The post Block on Pasture Access Threatens Chopans Livelihood appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns in parts of south Kashmir to facilitate tree pruning, preventive maintenance, and line upgradation works, which will affect electricity supply across multiple districts. According to the Chief Engineer (Distribution), the 33 KV Lisser-Kokernag line will remain shut on 31 [] The post KPDCL Announces Power Outages for Maintenance, Line Upgradation appeared first on Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday arrested a drug peddler and seized over 1.5 kilograms of contraband substance along with cash suspected to be proceeds from the sale of narcotics. A police team from Police Station Qaimoh, during a checkpoint operation at Khudwani Bypass, intercepted a suspect identified as Akash Manzoor, son [] The post Drug Peddler Arrested in South Kashmir, Cash, Contraband Seized appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has officially announced the schedule for summer vacations across all Government Degree Colleges in the Union Territory, with separate dates for institutions based on their regional and climatic zones. According to an order, all Government Degree Colleges in Jammu Division falling under the Summer Zone will observe summer [] The post Govt Announces Summer Vacation for Degree Colleges in Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Muhammad Nadeem Islam encourages scientific inquiry but insists it remains within ethical boundaries. Clonings potential to advance medical treatment is acknowledged, yet its application to human reproduction demands rigorous scrutiny to safeguard human dignity and social cohesion. Cloning, the precise replication of cells, manifests both naturally in unicellular organisms through simple division and artificially [] The post How Does Islam Balance Cloning with Faith? appeared first on Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Acting on the instructions of its Patron-in-Chief, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, a team from Darul Khair Mirwaiz Manzil will be heading to Uri and adjoining areas on Friday to deliver essential relief kits to families affected by the recent conflict. The initiative, being carried out in coordination with local Imams, aims not only [] The post Mirwaiz led Darul Khair to Deliver Eid Relief to Conflict-Hit Uri and Poonch Families appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Langate MLA Sheikh Khursheed has strongly criticised the Doctors Association Jammu (DAJ) for what he described as selective solidarity within the medical fraternity. His remarks come in the backdrop of an FIR being registered against Mehraj Malik, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA and chief of the partys Jammu and Kashmir unit, in connection with [] The post MLA Langate Questions DAJs Selective Solidarity as AAP MLA Booked in Doda Case appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Friday conducted raids at multiple locations across the Valley in connection with a case related to terrorist activities. During the searches, the agency recovered and seized incriminating material, including SIM cards, mobile phones, tablets, and other digital devices. The investigation traced suspicious technical signatures to various locations in [] The post CIK Seizes Incriminating Material in Raids Across Five Kashmir Districts appeared fi

SRINAGAR: Justice Javed Iqbal Wani of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has issued notices to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the CRPF, and other respondents after a former CRPF constable, Munir Ahmed, challenged his dismissal from service for marrying a Pakistani national, according to media reports. The writ petition, [] The post Ex-CRPF Jawan Challenges Dismissal over Marriage to Pakistani National in Jammu Kashmir High Court appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Samvartha Sahil Prizes, however trivial they may seem, reflect something of the worlds temper. Language politics, with its entrenched hegemonies, often reduces regional tongues to marginal status. The Bookers recognition affirms that Kannada is no shadow language but one that belongs to the world. The cultural confidence it instils is profound. When Banu Mushtaq [] The post What Does Banu Mushtaqs Booker Win Mean for Kannada Literature? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Announcing a special relief package for LoC residents hit by recent Pakistani shelling, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that in addition to the existing 90,000 underground bunkers, further steps will be taken to enhance the safety and welfare of border communities. Addressing a gathering in this frontier town after distributing appointment [] The post HM Amit Shah Announces Special Package for Shelling Victims in Poonch appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Tral Wildlife Sanctuary. It saidthat an area extending from zero to 3.26 kilometres from the boundary of Tral Wildlife Sanctuary has been declared as its ESZ. The extent of the eco-sensitive zone around the Tral Wildlife Sanctuary ranges [] The post Centre Notifies Eco-Sensitive Zone Around Tral Wildlife Sanctuary appeared first on Kashmir Life .

Vadodara, a culturally rich city in Gujarat, is famous for its royal heritage, majestic buildings, and lively customs. For those charmed by the golden era of steam engines and the enduring appeal of rail travel, the city provides a unique experience. The Railway Heritage Gallery, located inside the magnificent Pratap Vilas Palace, is a stunning [] The post Vadodaras Railway Heritage Gallery: Reliving the Golden Age of Trains appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Poonch on Friday to meet families affected by recent Pakistani shelling during the Indian Armys Operation Sindoor. Accompanied by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, senior officials, and top security personnel, Amit Shah is scheduled to meet the affected families to offer condolences and financial assistance. Sources said that [] The post Amit Shah Visits Poonch, Meets Victims of Cross-Border Shelling appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar has issued a weather advisory forecasting light to moderate rain and thundershowers across most parts of Jammu and Kashmir on May 30 and 31. According to the forecast, a few areas may experience heavy rainfall accompanied by intense showers and gusty winds. Between June 1 and 2, a brief [] The post MET Forecasts Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Across JK appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In a scientific breakthrough with major implications for wildlife conservation and the global luxury trade, Hyderabads Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) has developed the worlds first DNA diagnostics tool capable of distinguishing between legal pashmina and banned shahtoosh wool. The innovation offers fresh hope in the fight to save the endangered Tibetan [] The post Hyderabad Lab Develops DNA Tech to Detect Illegal Shahtoosh Wool appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Alert Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Friday apprehended a Pakistani national who had illegally crossed the International Border (IB) in Punjabs Pathankot district, officials said. Officials said that the intruder was intercepted by BSF troops near the Narot Jaimal Singh sector after they noticed suspicious movement ahead of the border fence. The individual [] The post BSF Apprehends Pakistani National Near Pathankot Border: Officials appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Indian Army is finalising the structure of a new division for deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in Eastern Ladakh. The 72 Infantry Division, approved earlier by the Government, will not involve fresh recruitment but will re-task existing brigades, Daily Excelsior reported, quoting official sources. Sources said the divisions [] The post Govt Clears New Army Division for Ladakh appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Police have registered an FIR against Mehraj Malik, MLA and chief of the Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Aam Aadmi Party, on charges of defamation, criminal intimidation, and outraging the modesty of a woman doctor in Doda district, according to media reports. The case has been filed based on a complaint by an [] The post FIR Against AAP MLA Mehraj Malik in Case Involving Woman Doctor appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Light rains lashed the plains while a hailstorm wreaked havoc in the northern parts of Kashmir on Thursday, with the weatherman predicting unstable weather conditions until Saturday. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, and other adjacent areas received fresh rainfall, while the hailstorm has caused losses to farmers in multiple areas of [] The post Heavy Rains, Flash Floods, Storms Expected Across Jammu Kashmir Till Saturday: MeT appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Sleuths of Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) of Jammu Kashmir Police on Friday morning conducted raids across various locations in Kashmir. Official sources said that the raids are part of the ongoing anti-terror operations. The raids and searches are on at different places, they added. (KNO) The post Counter Intelligence Kashmir Launches Search Operations at Multiple Locations appeared first on Kashmir Life .