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SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast brief but intense spells of rain across parts of Jammu and Kashmir on July 8 and 9, warning that the weather could trigger localised cloudbursts, landslides and flash floods in vulnerable areas. Director of the Meteorological Centre, Srinagar, Mukhtar Ahmad, said parts of the Jammu division and adjoining []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department has ordered the deployment of two foresters in an administrative reshuffle aimed at ensuring the effective utilisation of manpower. According to an office order issued by the Office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and Head of Forest Force (HoFF), Tajamul Islam, Forester, who was posted []

SRINAGAR: Fresh flash floods struck the Thathri area of Doda district on Tuesday, damaging property, blocking the National Highway and disrupting normal life across the affected areas. Officials said floodwaters inundated multiple locations in and around Thathri town, damaging several residential and commercial structures. Initial estimates suggest that property worth several lakh rupees has been []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has ordered a division-wide verification of all educational material available in government schools, recognised private schools and coaching centres, directing authorities to complete the exercise within seven days and submit compliance reports through a time-bound mechanism. The directive follows the recent controversy over alleged objectionable and separatist-related []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Tuesday launched a search operation to trace the body of a 10-year-old boy who accidentally drowned in the Kishanganga River in the Gurez area of Bandipora district. The boy has been identified as Babar Bashir Sheikh, son of Bashir Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of []

SRINAGAR: A record 8,815 pilgrims departed from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu on Tuesday in the sixth batch of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, marking the highest single-day departure of the 2026 pilgrimage so far. Officials said the pilgrims left for the twin base camps at Baltal and Pahalgam under multi-layered security []

SRINAGAR: A worsening drinking water shortage has hit several parts of Srinagar, with residents from both downtown and uptown localities alleging prolonged disruption in potable water supply amid the ongoing heatwave, forcing many households to depend on private sources, neighbours and purchased water for their daily needs. Residents of Habba Kadal, Fateh Kadal, Chotta Bazar, []

SRINAGAR: The Indian Army on Monday busted a hideout and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in the Keran sector of north Kashmirs Kupwara district. Officials said the operation was launched on July 6 following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of a hideout in the area. During the []

SRINAGAR: A 10-year-old boy went missing after being swept away by strong currents of the Kishanganga River while bathing in the Gurez area of north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Monday evening, officials said. Quoting an official news agency KNO reported that the boy was taking a bath in the river when he was caught in []

Local climber summits all major peaks of iconic Kashmir mountain range across multiple expeditions

SRINAGAR: In a major push towards post-disaster recovery and strengthening preparedness, the Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday approved disaster recovery projects worth Rs 751.46 crore for the restoration and reconstruction of critical public infrastructure across the Union Territory. The approval was granted during the second meeting of the State Executive Committee (SEC) for 2026-27 []

Stolen cash worth Rs 1.05 lakh, smartphone and earbuds recovered; further investigation underway

NIT Srinagar maintains winning momentum as faculty, staff team advances to tournament semi-finals

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has appointed Stanzin Itzes Chosket as Civil Judge (Junior Division) under the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category on the recommendations of the High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh. According to Government Order No. 8197-JK(LD) of 2026 dated July 6, issued by the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, []

High-Level J&K Delegation To Visit Punjab For Talks; CM Says All Bottlenecks Affecting Livestock Movement Will Be Addressed

BJP national president Nitin Nabin says Article 370 abrogation fulfilled Syama Prasad Mukherjees dream; credits Modi govt for bringing development and security to J&K

SRINAGAR: The Court of the Special Mobile Magistrate, Budgam, has directed the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Budgam, to submit a report on allegations that police authorities were interfering with the grazing activities of residents of Branwar village in the Chaskaninad meadows of the Doodh Ganga forest range, bordering Poonch. The direction was issued during []

A 61-year-old Dehruna resident succumbed to injuries at GMC Anantnag after being hit by a Tavera vehicle in Hiller area

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has reconstituted separate committees for the Jammu and Kashmir divisions to reverify the contents of books supplied under the Library Component of Samagra Shiksha for the 202526 academic year following concerns raised on social media over allegedly objectionable content in books distributed to government schools. According to []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has directed all Treasury Officers, Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) and Pension Disbursing Banks to strengthen the verification of documents submitted by pensioners and family pensioners, warning that any lapse leading to unauthorised pension payments will invite action against the officials concerned. In a circular issued by the []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Education Officer (CEO), Ramban, has suspended the entire staff of Government Middle School, Krawah, Zone Banihal, after a student was reportedly found locked inside the school premises for several hours, prompting the authorities to order a high-level inquiry into the incident. According to an official order issued by the CEO, the incident []

SRINAGAR: Security forces on Monday launched a search operation in the Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district after a suspected drone was sighted over forward villages along the Line of Control (LoC), officials said. According to officials, the drone-like object fitted with a blinking light was noticed late Sunday night over the forward villages of Meenka []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday felicitated 32 talented recipients of the Kashmir Womens Organization (KWO) Fellowship during a ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Srinagar. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor hailed the fellows as symbols of Jammu Kashmirs ongoing transformation toward a future built on self-confidence, equal opportunities and dignity for all. He lauded []

SRINAGAR: A woman was injured after a bear attack in Loran area of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Officials said that today at around 12:30 PM, Zarina Akhter wife of Abdul Kabir, a resident of Dhok Shaki Bhara, Loran was attacked by a bear and sustained injuries. SHO Loran reached the spot []

SRINAGAR: The District Magistrate of south Kashmirs Shopian district has imposed a complete ban on the bursting of firecrackers after 10:00 pm across the district, citing concerns over public safety, health hazards, noise pollution and security considerations. According to an official order, the bursting of firecrackers and fireworks during late-night hours has emerged as a []

SRINAGAR: Kashmirs chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday reaffirmed the Valleys longstanding tradition of welcoming the annual Amarnath Yatra, saying the pilgrimage is a religious journey of the Hindu community and that the people of Kashmir have always supported it and would continue to do so. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating an educational consultancy []

SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir has exported its first consignment of premium Areko cherries and Scentrose plums to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a significant step in expanding the Union Territorys presence in high-value international fruit markets, according to media reports. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Union Ministry of []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has deputed 35 senior education officers from across the Valley to attend a four-day workshop on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, as part of the governments efforts to strengthen education reforms and align the school system with the national policy framework. According to an []

A 42-year-old devotee from Uttar Pradesh was undergoing treatment at GMC Jammu after being bitten by a snake at Bhagwati Nagar camp

SRINAGAR: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin will arrive in Jammu on Monday on a two-day visit, during which he will hold a series of organisational meetings, interact with party leaders and youth and pay obeisance at prominent religious shrines. As per the details, Nabin will receive a grand welcome from party workers []

SRINAGAR: A motorcyclist was killed on the spot, while his pillion rider sustained injuries after their motorcycle collided with a bus in the Chawalgam area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Sunday. An official said that the motorcycle bearing registration number JK18C-9358 collided with a bus bearing registration number JK03P-6442 at Chawalgam. He said both []

SRINAGAR: Police in north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Sunday seized 12 vehicles allegedly involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of clay and boulders during two separate enforcement operations in the Kunzer area, registering a case to investigate the wider illegal mining network. According to police, acting on specific information, a team from Police Station []

SRINAGAR: A man who sustained critical burn injuries in an LPG cylinder fire incident at his residence in SD Colony, Batamaloo, Srinagar, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital on Sunday, officials said. Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that the deceased was among three family members who suffered burn injuries after an LPG []

SRINAGAR: The body of the 13-year-old boy who drowned in the River Jhelum near the Lasjan area of Srinagar on yesterday was recovered on Sunday afternoon, officials said. Quoting an official the news agency KNO reported that teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), assisted by police, resumed the search operation at first light []

Residential house and four shops seized in Pattan as police intensify crackdown on assets allegedly acquired through narcotics trade

Sinha directs officials to ensure pilgrim safety, smooth facilities; urges devotees to follow valid registration process

Sonam Wangchuks fast enters eighth day as CJP protest over alleged exam irregularities continues at Jantar Mantar; doctors say he has lost around six kg

Weather department forecasts increase in rainfall activity over next two days; warns of thunderstorms, gusty winds and possible landslides at vulnerable places

Jammu lawyers protest alleged attempt to arrest advocate inside High Court premises; Bar Association calls it breach of legal norms

Punjab resident staying at relatives house in Srinagar dies after complaining of breathing difficulty; police initiate legal proceedings

SRINAGAR: The counter-intelligence wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police has raided the premises of publishing houses after registering an FIR over two books allegedly glorifying separatist figures that were procured for government school libraries under the Samagra Shiksha programme. The case has been registered under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the []

Police say the racket was operating from a house in Akhnoors Kashmiri Mohalla; three accused, including the house owner, have been arrested under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act

Police urge people to maintain peace, avoid rumours

by Dr Nisar Farhad A lifelong motorcyclist recounts his first Himalayan trek to Draktolan, discovering fitness, teamwork, resilience and a deeper connection with nature. Adventure has always been an integral part of my life and a passion that has taken me across some of the most challenging and breathtaking landscapes of India. Over the years, []

SRINAGAR: Rapid urbanisation, expanding transport networks and sustained economic growth have transformed Jammu and Kashmirs landscape more profoundly than climate change over the past six decades, according to a major new study that warns the continuing loss of forests, wetlands and grazing lands poses growing risks to the regions water resources. The findings are contained []

High Court orders JMC to survey hotels, coaching centres and commercial buildings for violations of building permissions, parking norms

DGP directs heightened vigilance, seamless coordination among security agencies to ensure safe and smooth conduct of Amarnath Yatra 2026

Court says preventive detention was legally justified despite pending criminal cases, finds no violation of procedural or constitutional safeguards under the Public Safety Act

Additional forces were deployed in Shopians Saidpora as army and police personnel intensified searches following reports of gunfire during a cordon and search operation

Over 5,000 J&K farmers have shifted to high-value aromatic crops under CSIR's Aroma Mission, with lavender boosting rural livelihoods and the bioeconomy