SRINAGAR: Strong winds across various parts of Kashmir valley have caused damage to multiple properties and infrastructure on Thursday. Local sources reported that a Baleno car (registration JK01AW1099) was completely destroyed in one such incident near Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) in Srinagar. Additionally, several electric cables were damaged, leading to concerns over power disruptions. No [] The post Strong Winds Hit Parts of Kashmir, Property, Power Lines Damaged appeared first on Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The daily wage workers of the Public Health Engineering (PHE), now Jal Shakti Department, in Jammu have decided to suspend their ongoing strike for 10 days after receiving assurances from the concerned Minister, Javed Ahmad Rana. The decision follows successful talks between the workers and the Minister, temporarily resolving the protest that had disrupted [] The post PHE Daily Wagers Call Off Strike for 10 Days appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Concerns over water scarcity in Kashmir are rising due to declining groundwater levels, receding glaciers, and depleting springs, affecting water availability across the region. Data presented in the Lok Sabha highlights the severity of the issue. While the government maintains that there is no widespread water crisis, reports confirm that several springs have dried [] The post IMD Data Shows Sharp Decline in Kashmirs Annual Rainfall appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Election Commission of India has ordered a special summary revision of electoral rolls in the Budgam and Nagrota seats, which are currently vacant in the J&K Assembly. In a communiqu to the Chief Electoral Officer of J&K, the poll body has announced the schedule for the summary revision of the two seats, with [] The post ECI Orders Special Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls for Budgam, Nagrota appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has revised the tax and cess rates on petrol, diesel, aviation turbine fuel (ATF), and natural gas. The changes, outlined by the Finance Department, will come into effect from April 1, 2025. According to a notification, the tax on motor spirit (petrol) will be 24 percent minus Rs 3.50 [] The post New Tax Rates on Fuel in JK to Take Effect from April 1 appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi, said on Thursday that the government will evaluate the possibility of holding Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at Eidgah in Srinagar, considering various factors, including weather conditions. Speaking to the media, Dr Andrabi said that she has completed her assigned responsibilities, and the final decision now [] The post Govt to Assess Feasibility of Eid Prayers at Srinagar Eidgah appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Three Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel were killed in an encounter with militants in Kathua district, officials said on Thursday. Two militants were also killed in the ongoing gunfight. The encounter broke out in Juthana when security forces engaged the militants. In the exchange of fire, three policemen sustained grievous injuries and later succumbed. [] The post Three Policemen, Two Militants Killed in Kathua Encounter appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In a bid to facilitate the movement of worshippers, the Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) authorities have announced special transport arrangements for Shab-e-Qadr and Eid-ul-Fitr. According to the authorities, e-bus services will operate on priority routes to ensure seamless mobility for worshippers attending prayers at major mosques and shrines in Srinagar. Dr Owais Ahmed, [] The post E-Bus Services Extended in Srinagar for Shab-e-Qadr, Eid Prayers appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Political leaders across Jammu and Kashmir have extended their greetings to the people on the auspicious occasions of Shab-e-Qadr and Jumat-ul-Vida, calling for prayers, peace, and communal harmony. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in his message, highlighted the spiritual significance of the two occasions, urging people to engage in prayers, reflection, and acts of kindness. [] The post CM, LG, Ministers Extend Greetings on Shab e Qadr, Jumat ul Vida appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Two militants have been killed while five soldiers, including an officer, sustained injuries in an ongoing encounter in the Juthana area of Kathua. Official sources said that security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants. As the forces moved in on the [] The post Two Militants Killed, Five Soldiers Injured in Kathua Gunfight appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Security forces have busted a militant hideout in the Maniyali Gali forest area of Rajouri district in the Jammu division on Thursday. Official sources said that a search operation was launched in Maniyali Gali forest and DKG. They said that during the search operation, a hideout used by militants was uncovered. A cache of [] The post Militant Hideout Busted in Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Anzar Ul Aijaz As students, researchers, or interns, we often fail to see them as individuals on a path to recovery. Instead, they become study subjects, sources of data for reports, rather than human beings deserving of a positive and supportive environment. Drug addiction, or Substance Use Disorder (SUD), is a bio-psycho-social disease, a [] The post Are We Failing Patients of Substance Abuse? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Authorities have conveyed to the Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid that Srinagars historic Jamia Masjid will remain closed on the night of Laylatul Qadr, and no prayers or night-long supplications will be allowed. Conveyed to Auqaf by authorities, that on the highly revered night of LailaTul Qadr when Muslims around the world supplicate and seek [] The post Jamia Masjid to Remain Closed on Laylatul Qadr, No Prayers Allowed appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Cyber Cell of Police District Awantipora has solved multiple cases of online financial fraud, recovering Rs 1,89,238. Victims reported scams involving fraudulent investment schemes, where they were misled with promises of high returns in exchange for additional deposits. Acting swiftly, the Cyber Cell collected evidence and necessary information from the victims. Using advanced [] The post Cyber Cell JK Police Recovers Rs 1.89 Lakh from Online Frauds appeared first on Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that two more groups affiliated with the Hurriyat in Jammu and Kashmir have severed ties with separatism. In a post on X, Shah termed this great news and stated that these groups have reposed trust in the new Bharat built by PM Modi. Another great news from [] The post Kashmir Separatism Declines as Two More Groups Sever Ties, Says Amit Shah appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Baramulla Police have registered an FIR against individuals involved in unlawful activities despite a government-imposed ban on their organisation. Police said that Jammu and Kashmir Itihad-ul-Muslimeen (JKIM), affiliated with Masroor Abbas Ansari, has been found involved in activities that pose a serious threat to the integrity and sovereignty of the nation. The organisations members [] The post FIR Registered Against JKIM for Unlawful Activities in North Kashmir appeared first on Kas

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted raids at three locations under the jurisdiction of Rajbagh Police Station in connection with the grenade attack near the Tourism Reception Centre (TRC) in Srinagar last year. Sources said that the raids targeted individuals accused of carrying out the attack, which left twelve people injured and [] The post NIA Raids Multiple Srinagar Residences in TRC Grenade Blast Probe appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu and Inspector General (IG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) visited the encounter site in Kathua on Thursday to assess the ongoing anti-militant operation. Officials said that senior officers, including IGP Jammu and IG CRPF, have been closely monitoring the situation on the ground. Earlier, security forces [] The post IGP Jammu, IG CRPF Visit Kathua Encounter Site Amid Ongoing Operation appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Cyber Cell of Police District Awantipora has successfully resolved multiple cases of online financial fraud, recovering a total of Rs 1,89,238. A police spokesperson said, Several complaints were received regarding fraudulent schemes amounting to Rs 1,89,238. These scams involved fake investment opportunities, where victims were promised high returns in exchange for additional deposits. [] The post Jammu Kashmir Police Recover Rs 1.89 Lakh Stolen in Online Scams appeared first on K

SRINAGAR: The Delhi High Court on Thursday declined an urgent hearing for Jammu and Kashmir MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, arrested in a terror funding case, seeking a waiver of the condition to bear travel expenses for attending Parliament in-custody. Rashid is currently in Tihar Jail as an accused in a terror funding case under the [] The post Engineer Rashid Challenges Rs 1.45 Lakh Daily Travel Cost to Attend Parliament appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday handed over an appointment letter, on compassionate grounds, to Renu Sharma, sister of Shri Arjun Sharma, who was killed in the Reasi militant attack. Arjun Sharma, a resident of Reasi, was the conductor of the bus carrying pilgrims that was attacked by terrorists on June 9, 2024. The [] The post LG Sinha Hands Over Job Letter to Reasi Attack Victims Sister appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: An officer and four jawans were injured in an ongoing encounter between security forces and militants in the Juthana area of Kathua on Thursday. Quoting sources, local news agency JKNS reported that security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants. As the [] The post Kathua Encounter: Officer Among Four Army Personnel Injured appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first train to Kashmir from Katra on April 19, marking the completion of the long-awaited railway link to the Valley. The event, set to take place in the presence of Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office Dr Jitendra Singh, [] The post Modi to Flag Off First Train to Kashmir on April 19, Ending Decades-Long Wait appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Two policemen were injured in an ongoing encounter in the Juthana area of Kathua district on Thursday. Officials said that during the initial firefight, two policemen sustained gunshot wounds. They were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, where their condition is reported to be stable. Meanwhile, the operation in the area was [] The post Kathua Encounter: Two Policemen Injured, Operation Ongoing appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) is struggling with high Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses, with recent figures revealing losses of over 41 per cent by the end of the financial year 2023-24. Among the two Distribution Companies (DISCOMs), Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) is facing an additional 21 per [] The post Power Sector in Jammu Kashmir Reports Over 41 Per Cent Losses appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: At least a dozen people were injured in a road accident inside the Banihal-Qazigund Nayug Tunnel on Wednesday evening. Officials said that an SRTC bus met with an accident inside the Banihal-Qazigund Nayug Tunnel, leaving around a dozen people wounded. Their condition was being ascertained when the report was last filed. They said the [] The post Over a Dozen Injured in Nayug Tunnel Accident, Traffic Suspended appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Union Territory of Ladakh has surpassed Jammu and Kashmir in mobile internet coverage. The Government of India informed the Parliament that Jammu and Kashmir has achieved 94 per cent internet coverage, while Ladakh has reached 96 per cent. Under the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) initiative, mobile connectivity has been extended to 6,062 villages [] The post Ladakh Surpasses Jammu Kashmir in Mobile Internet Coverage appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Government of India (GoI) has invested Rs 29,903 crore in the improvement and expansion of National Highways (NHs) across the region. This investment has led to the construction of 1,003 km of new highway stretches over the past five years, enhancing connectivity and boosting regional growth. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways [] The post GoI Allocates Rs 29,903 Crore for Jammu Kashmirs Highway Infrastructure appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has rescheduled the holiday for Shab-i-Qadr to March 28, 2025 (Friday). As per an official order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the change has been made in partial modification of Government Order No. 2193-JK(GAD) of 2024 and Government Order No. 2194-JK(GAD) of 2024, both dated December 29, [] The post Jammu Kashmir Reschedules Shab i Qadr Holiday to March 28 appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Several suspects with criminal history were detained in Hiranagar in Kathua district for questioning as a major counter-militancy operation entered its fourth day on Wednesday. According to the details, the anti-militant operation was launched on the evening of March 23 after security forces established contact with the hiding militants. The operation, according to officials, [] The post Hiranagar Search Operation Enters Fourth Day, Suspects Detained appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Maintaining that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and no power can snatch it, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that our neighbour wont be allowed to succeed in its nefarious designs and turbulent times of the past will never return. Addressing NITI Aayogs workshop at IIM Jammu, LG Sinha [] The post Jammu Kashmir to Focus on Entrepreneurs, Not Troublemakers: LG Sinha appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the much-anticipated Tulip Show-2025 at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, heralding the arrival of spring in Kashmir. Nestled at the foothills of the Zabarwan Range, this sprawling gardenthe largest of its kind in Asiawas officially opened to visitors, promising a vibrant floral spectacle. The Tulip [] The post Tulip Show-2025 Inaugurated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Marking Springs Arrival in Kashmir appeared first

SRINAGAR: A young motorcyclist lost his life in a road accident in the Taingan area of Nowgam, Srinagar, on Tuesday late evening. The victim, identified as Salman Ahmad Malik, son of Mohammad Iqbal Malik from Kulgam, sustained critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle. He was immediately taken to Ujala Cygnus Hospital for treatment [] The post Motorcyclist Dies in Kashmir Road Accident appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has snapped electricity connections in several areas of Srinagar over pending dues as low as Rs 1,000, leaving many families in darkness during the holy month of Ramadan. Residents from Kral Khud, Haba Kadal, Nai Sarak, Ganpatyar, Dukan Sangeen, and other areas have alleged that despite their financial [] The post KPDCL Cuts Power to Several Residents Over Unpaid Electricity Bills appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Security forces busted a militant hideout in the Namblan forest area of North Kashmirs Baramulla district on Wednesday afternoon. Officials said that acting on specific inputs, security forces cordoned off a suspected location in the Namblan Brarinaar forest, leading to the discovery of the hideout. A cache of arms and ammunition, along with other [] The post Militant Hideout Busted in North Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Cabinet Minister Javed Dar on Tuesday expressed optimism that this years tourist arrivals in Kashmir will surpass all previous records, citing the governments ongoing efforts to enhance tourism infrastructure and create more attractions for visitors. Speaking to reporters at the opening of the Tulip Garden, Dar said, We expect this years tourist footfall to [] The post Tourist Footfall in Kashmir Set to Break Records: Minister Javed Dar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday permitted Baramulla Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid, arrested in a terror funding case, to attend the ongoing Parliament session under custody. A bench of Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Anup Jairam Bhambhani directed that Rashid be escorted to Parliament daily between March 26 and April 4, with restrictions [] The post Engineer Rashid to Attend Parliament Under Custody: HC appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Asias largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar has been opened to the public, marking the beginning of the 2025 Tulip Show. The garden was inaugurated by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, unveiling a display of over 1.5 million tulips. Officials said that after officially opening the garden to visitors, the Chief Minister toured [] The post Srinagars Tulip Garden Opens appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A large-scale search operation to track down a group of infiltrating militants entered its fourth day on Wednesday in the dense forests of Jammus Kathua district. Joint forces have intensified efforts, particularly along the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway in the Samba-Kathua section, with increased surveillance on border roads, officials said. The combing operation spans multiple [] The post Kathua Encounter: Multi-Tier Operation Launched, Suspects Questioned appeared first on Kashmi

SRINAGAR: A two-day spell of moderate rain and snow is forecast in Jammu and Kashmir from Wednesday, with the local Meteorological Department (MeT) issuing a yellow alert until March 27 at multiple locations. Light to moderate rain and snow are expected during this period, while some areas experienced light rainfall this afternoon. The MeT has [] The post MeT Predicts Moderate Rain, Snow in Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Aspire Heritage School, a Cambridge-affiliated institution known for its inquiry-based and project-driven education, has strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability by organising a plantation drive in collaboration with the Urban Forestry Division, Srinagar. Under the theme Nurturing Nature, Securing the Future, the event aimed to instil environmental consciousness among students. It was attended by [] The post Aspire Heritage School and Urban Forestry Division Collabor

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has dismissed five government employees over their involvement in narcotics trafficking, officials said on Wednesday. According to an official order, the terminated employees include Gulzar Ahmad Dar, Jamadar, Irrigation Division Shopian, Abdul Rashid Bhat, Gang Coolie, Irrigation & Flood Control Division Sumbal, Dilbag Singh, Lineman, Jal Shakti (PHE) Sub-Division [] The post Jammu Kashmir Government Terminates Five Employees appeared first on Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A motorcyclist lost his life in a road accident in the Nowgam area of Srinagar on Tuesday evening. An official saidthat a man from south Kashmirs Kulgam sustained critical injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Taingan, Nowgam. He was immediately rushed to Ujala Cygnus Hospital for treatment but succumbed to his injuries. [] The post Motorcyclist Dies in South Kashmir Road Accident appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Police carried out raids at multiple locations in Srinagar and Sopore, targeting the residences of several top separatist leaders, most of whom are currently in jail. The searches were conducted as part of ongoing investigations into cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Officials said the cases were linked to banned organisations, [] The post JK Police Raid Multiple Locations in UAPA Crackdown on Separatist Groups appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Over 5,400 children were reported missing in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh between 2016 and 2022, with over 1,500 still untraced, reveals data. In 2016, 1,070 children went missing, including 589 boys and 481 girls. Of these, 766 cases were carried over from previous years, while 304 children166 boys and 138 girlswent missing that [] The post Over 1,500 Children Untraced in Jammu Kashmir, Ladakh Since 2016 appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Traffic Police, Srinagar, has issued a detailed traffic advisory for devotees travelling to Hazratbal Shrine on the occasion of Shab-i-Qadr on the intervening night of March 27-28 and Jumat-ul-Vida on March 28, 2025. A large number of worshippers are expected to gather at the shrine, and special traffic arrangements have been put in [] The post Traffic Advisory Issued for Shab e Qadr, Jumat ul Vida in Srinagar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A devastating blaze that engulfed a locality in Old Town Baramulla in North Kashmir on Monday night damaged over 21 houses and left 33 families homeless. Officials said that the fire broke out in a congested mohalla. Locals, Fire and Emergency Services personnel, J&K Policemen, and others worked tirelessly to control the inferno. After [] The post 21 Houses Razed, 33 Families Homeless After Massive Fire in Baramulla appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Dr Suheel Rasool Mir Dr Mantoo was a gentleman of rare humility, a scholar whose dedication to teaching remained unwavering despite his health struggles. His presence in the classroom was marked by an unshakable commitment to his students, engaging them with insight and sincerity. On 24 March 2025, a message in our college [] The post What Made Dr Irshad Ahmad Mantoo a True Scholar? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the appointment of an IAS officer facing prosecution in the Arms Licences Scam to a key government position. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan and Justice MA Chowdhary questioned the J&K administration for appointing M Raju (IAS) as Commissioner/Secretary of the [] The post High Court Questions Jammu Kashmir Govt Over Key Appointment of Accused IAS Officer appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Reinforcing its commitment to environmental conservation, Khyber Cement marked the International Day of Forests with a plantation drive at the Green Belt of Khyber Industries Pvt. Ltd. The initiative, organised in collaboration with the Department of Social Forestry, Jammu and Kashmir, aimed to foster ecological awareness and community participation. A group of 40 enthusiastic [] The post Khyber Cement Champions Green Future with Plantation Drive appeared first on Kashmir Life .