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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 []

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

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 []

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 []

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

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

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 []

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

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 []

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

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 []

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 []

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 []

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 []

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 []

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 []

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 []

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. []

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 []

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 []

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 []

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 []

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 []

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 []

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 []

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 []

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 []

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

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 []

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 []

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. []

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

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

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, []

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

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

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

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 []

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, []

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

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, []

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

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

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

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

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 []

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

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 []

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 []

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