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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday expressed deep grief over the tragic road accident near Jagti in the Nagrota area of Jammu district that claimed the lives of three residents of Haryana and left several others injured. In a condolence message, the Lieutenant Governor conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved families []

SRINAGAR: At least six people were killed after two helicopters collided mid-air and crashed in western Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, triggering a major fire that engulfed multiple vehicles on the ground, Brazilian firefighters said. The accident occurred in the suburb of Recreio dos Bandeirantes shortly before 9 am local time, according to news agency []

SRINAGAR: Veteran journalist and editor, Shujaat Bukhari, was remembered on his eighth death anniversary on Sunday, with political leaders, journalists, civil society members and social activists paying tributes to his contributions to journalism and public discourse in Jammu and Kashmir. Several of Bukharis friends, colleagues and well-wishers visited his ancestral village of Kreeri in Baramulla []

SRINAGAR: Saudi Arabias Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 companies providing services to Umrah pilgrims after inspections and performance reviews uncovered regulatory violations and declining service standards, the ministry said. Hajj Ministry Suspends 21 Umrah Companies over Performance Violations.https://t.co/dJMz2aiFR8#SPAGOV pic.twitter.com/65HBxRjOr1 SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) June 13, 2026 The action comes as the Kingdom prepares []

SRINAGAR: As part of security and preparedness measures for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026, Anantnag Police on Sunday conducted a mock drill at the Landing Strip in Jablipora, Bijbehara, to assess and enhance emergency response capabilities. The exercise was aimed at evaluating operational preparedness, testing response mechanisms and strengthening coordination among police personnel []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday paid tributes to Brigadier Rajinder Singh on his birth anniversary, remembering his supreme sacrifice while resisting Pakistani tribal invaders during the 1947 conflict in Jammu and Kashmir. In a post on X, Sinha described Brigadier Singh as the saviour of JK and said the nation []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a petition filed by M/s Alpine Agro Services challenging penalties imposed by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for the delayed completion of black-topping of internal roads at a grain storage facility constructed under the Private Entrepreneur Guarantee (PEG) Scheme. Justice MA Chowdhary upheld []

SRINAGAR: Three persons sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a wild bear in the Duroo area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Sunday, officials said. According to local sources, the bear attacked two persons in the Shankerpora area of Duroo, while another individual was injured in a separate incident in Rain Shahbad, Verinag. The []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a petition filed by a former Jammu and Kashmir Cement Limited (JKCL) employee seeking regularisation of his services, deployment in another government department and service benefits on par with regular employees of the defunct corporation, while directing authorities to clear his outstanding wages []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the road accident near Nagrota in Jammu district that claimed the lives of three persons from Haryana and left two others injured. In a condolence message, the Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal []

SRINAGAR: Around 500 high-density apple plants were allegedly destroyed by unidentified miscreants in the Hatipora area of Behibagh in south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Sunday, causing losses estimated at over Rs 25 lakh and delivering a significant setback to a local orchard owner. The affected plantation had been developed under the high-density cultivation model, a []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of JammuKashmir and Ladakh has directed the Jammu and Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC) to release the withheld retiral benefits and unpaid salary of its former General Manager, Vikar Mustafa Shonthu, holding that the corporation had no legal justification to continue withholding the dues after his discharge in a corruption case. []

SRINAGAR: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to several food companies for allegedly using misleading brand names, trade names and product claims that could deceive consumers, as part of a crackdown on violations of food labelling norms. The food regulator said the companies were found to be in violation []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has granted bail to a 33-year-old Budgam man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor girl, observing that the evidence recorded during trial pointed to a relationship based on mutual affection and that continued detention in the peculiar circumstances of the case would amount []

SRINAGAR: Former Baramulla District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson Safina Baig is likely to join the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC), with sources indicating that discussions between her and the party leadership have gained momentum in recent weeks. Sources familiar with the development said that Baig, a prominent political figure in north Kashmir, has held []

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SRINAGAR: A United States Marine Corps pilot suffered minor injuries after an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Washington state during a routine training exercise on Saturday, igniting a brush fire and prompting a major emergency response, according to multiple media reports. According to reports, the aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake at []

SRINAGAR: Authorities have announced the temporary closure of the LehenwanMargan Top road for all kinds of vehicular traffic on June 14 and 15 due to necessary protection works being carried out along the route. According to a notice issued by the Tehsildar Larnoo/Kokernag, no vehicle shall be allowed to move from Gawran towards Margan Top []

SRINAGAR: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three persons, including two Forest Department officials, in connection with a bribery case, official sources said on Sunday. Sources said that the arrested persons have been identified as Ranger Manzoor Ahmad Malik of Kawoosa, Magam, Forester Manzoor Ahmad Dar of Nusgam, Khansahib, and casual labourer Bashir []

SRINAGAR: Three people were killed and two others injured after a car collided with a truck on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in the Nagrota area of Jammu during the early hours of Sunday, according to a report by Daily Excelsior. The accident took place at around 2.15 am in the Jagti-Karli area of Nagrota, leaving []

SRINAGAR: An oil tanker overturned after reportedly skidding off the SrinagarSonamargGumri (SSG) Road near Kijpara in the Kangan area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district during the intervening night, officials said on Sunday. The tanker, bearing registration number JK02DS-9026, is reported to have lost control before veering off the road and overturning, causing substantial damage to []

SRINAGAR: Srinagar International Airport is set for a major transformation with a Rs 1,667-crore expansion project aimed at significantly enhancing passenger handling capacity, modernising infrastructure and elevating the overall travel experience, Airport Director Javed Anjum said on Saturday. Speaking ahead of the Airports Authority of Indias (AAI) observance of Yatri Suvidha Diwas on June 15, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Additional General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan Saturday said that the Omar Abdullah-led elected government has put the districts of South Kashmir firmly back on the path of development after years of political misadventures and unfulfilled promises by successive non-NC regimes. He made these remarks []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the construction of a Decentralised Sewerage Treatment Plant (DSTP) in Leh at a cost of Rs 9.12 crore to strengthen sanitation infrastructure and protect the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. The project has been conceived as a sustainable and long-term intervention to strengthen wastewater management in Leh town, while []

SRINAGAR: Fresh rainfall across Kashmir plains and light snowfall in the higher reaches on Saturday turned the weather pleasant. According to the details, temperatures in most parts of the Valley dropped significantly below normal. Data released by the Meteorological Centre Srinagar revealed that daytime temperatures remained several degrees below normal across most parts of the []

SRINAGAR: Stating that the entire Kashmiri society cannot be held responsible for the circumstances that led to the migration of Kashmiri Pandits, Chief Ministers Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani on Saturday said the government would work towards reviving the Apex Committee on their return and rehabilitation. He asserted that all efforts made so far would remain []

SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump is expected to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports citing US officials. The reported engagement would mark the first meeting between the two leaders since February last year in Washington, highlighting renewed high-level diplomatic []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday launched the e-edition of the collected works of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, describing the initiative as a significant step towards making the nationalist leaders ideas universally accessible in the digital age. The launch ceremony, held in Srinagar, was organised by the Mahamana Malaviya Mission []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has informed that scheduled shutdowns will be carried out across multiple transmission lines and grid stations between June 14 and 17, 2026 for maintenance works, resulting in temporary power disruptions in several parts of the Kashmir Valley. According to the department, a shutdown of []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has warned that electricity and water connections of hotels, commercial establishments and residential properties may be disconnected if users fail to pay waste disposal charges or violate sanitation directives. The corporation said strict action will be taken against defaulters who do not comply with instructions related to solid waste []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology, Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Saturday chaired a review meeting to assess preparedness measures for the ongoing summer season and the forthcoming monsoon in Jammu Division. The meeting was convened to review progress on decisions taken during an earlier assessment of summer and monsoon preparedness, []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called upon the Kashmiri Pandit community to establish industries, academic institutions and cultural organisations in the Union Territory, saying such initiatives would help build a lasting legacy and create opportunities for future generations. Addressing an event organised by overseas Kashmiri Pandits, Sinha said the region []

SRINAGAR: Chief Ministers Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani on Saturday called for the revival of the Apex Committee on the return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits, saying a structured dialogue mechanism was needed to find a lasting solution to the communitys return lto the Valley. Addressing the Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave at SKICC here, Wani said []

SRINAGAR: Advisor to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Nasir Aslam Wani, on Saturday said that if the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) is withdrawn from any part of the country, Jammu and Kashmir should be the first place where the law is lifted. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event in Srinagar, Wani []

SRINAGAR: Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed and one officer survived after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while landing at the Indian Air Forces Roureah Air Force Station in Assams Jorhat district on Saturday, according to IAF officials. The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at []

SRINAGAR: Asserting that the time has come for Kashmiri Pandits to reconnect with their roots and contribute to the future of a transformed Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the communitys journey from displacement to global success stands as a remarkable example of courage, resilience and determination. Addressing the Global Kashmiri []

SRINAGAR: An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while landing at an airbase in Assams Jorhat district on Saturday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. NEW: Indian Air Force An-32 military transport aircraft crashed on Saturday while attempting to land at an air force base in the northeastern city of Jorhat. We []

SRINAGAR: Three minor girls who had gone missing from the Nunwani area of Brakpora in south Kashmirs Anantnag district were traced within hours and found safe on Saturday, police said. According to Anantnag Police, the girls, all residents of Nunwani, Brakpora in the Achabal area, had gone missing on Friday evening between 5.30 pm and []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has directed all government and private recognised schools across Kashmir not to conduct any in-house examinations, internal assessments or term examinations during the observance of Muharram-ul-Haram. I sincerely thank Honble Education Minister Ms. @sakinaitoo Sahiba for positively considering my request to reschedule important examinations falling between 24th []

SRINAGAR: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday directed the establishment of a multi-layered security grid along the Amarnath Yatra routes, extensive deployment of drones and CCTV surveillance, QR code-based identification for all local service providers and animals associated with the pilgrimage, and strict regulation of pilgrim movement based on weather conditions. The measures were announced []

SRINAGAR: The Congress high command has ordered an inquiry into growing factionalism within its Jammu and Kashmir unit and constituted a three-member committee to investigate reports of indiscipline and alleged anti-party activities. The move comes amid an escalating confrontation between Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Tariq Hamid Karra and a rival group led by senior []

SRINAGAR:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has empanelled six senior IPS officers of the AGMUT cadre for appointment to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP), including three officers from the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir segment. The officers cleared for empanelment to the coveted DGP rank are Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal, Rajesh Kumar, Satish []

SRINAGAR: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ordered the winding up of the Siraj-ul-Uloom Welfare Foundation, Shopian, a non-profit entity registered as a company, and directed that its assets be taken over by an Official Liquidator amid allegations that its activities were detrimental to Indias sovereignty and national security. In an ex parte order, []

SRINAGAR: The Department of Community Medicine at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has issued a public awareness advisory cautioning people about the harmful effects of prolonged screen time on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It warned that excessive use of smartphones, tablets, computers, and other digital devices is increasingly contributing to a range of health []

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting in the national capital to review security preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, with a strong focus on ensuring a safe and smooth pilgrimage for devotees. An official said that during the meeting Shah stressed that the safety of pilgrims remains the top []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmirs School Education Department on Friday revoked the suspension of In-charge Chief Education Officer Balbir Kumar and ordered his immediate posting to the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Jammu. According to Government Order No. 226-JK (Edu) 2026 issued on June 12, the Competent Authority withdrew Kumars []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has separately met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu in New Delhi and raised concerns over the proposed closure of Srinagar International Airport from October 1 to 16, 2026, scheduled under Phase III of the runway resurfacing project. During the meetings, the []

SRINAGAR: Authorities have stepped up Amarnath Yatra preparations in south Kashmirs Anantnag district with advanced surveillance systems, mock drills, and a strengthened security grid ahead of the pilgrimage beginning July 3. With over 400 CCTV cameras, facial recognition technology, elevated bunkers and specialised security units deployed along the route, officials say extensive measures are in []

SRINAGAR: The number of inoperative bank accounts in Jammu and Kashmir has crossed the 42 lakh mark, official data has revealed. According to the figures, the total number of inoperative accounts in the Union Territory surged to 4212670 as on December 31, 2025, marking an increase of 618596 compared to 3594074 accounts as on December []

SRINAGAR: The Committee on Petitions of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly held a high-level interaction with the Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, and members of the JK Assemblys Petitions Committee to enhance inter-legislative cooperation and exchange governance practices. The meeting focused on institutional collaboration, with both sides reviewing the functioning []