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SRINAGAR: One tourist was killed and several others, including the driver, were injured after a Tavera vehicle bearing registration number JK21A-0379 skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge on the PahalgamAru route in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Saturday. Officials said the vehicle was being driven by Rayees Ahmad Bhat, son of []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Engineering Graduates Association (JKCEGA) has welcomed the Jammu and Kashmir Governments recent cadre review of the Jal Shakti Department, describing it as a major structural reform aimed at strengthening the department and improving public service delivery across the Union Territory. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Association termed []

SRINAGAR: A fire broke out in the Akhnoor area of Jammu district early Saturday morning, gutting three shops and causing extensive damage to property and goods worth several lakh rupees. The blaze engulfed two hardware stores and one sweet shop, reducing the establishments and their contents to ashes within a short span of time. Eyewitnesses []

SRINAGAR: Police in Srinagar district on Saturday attached immovable properties and a vehicle worth nearly Rs 6 crore belonging to alleged drug peddlers under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The action was carried out by Police Station Khanyar under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act against three accused persons []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet Minister Satish Sharma on Saturday underscored the message of fuel conservation and austerity by undertaking a traditional tonga ride in Kashmir under the ongoing Petrol Bachao Abhiyan. The Minister shared a video of the ride on Facebook, appealing to people to minimise the unnecessary use of motor vehicles and to []

SRINAGAR: A casual labourer working with the Power Development Department (PDD) sustained an electric shock while working on an electric pole in the Sumlar area of north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Saturday, officials said. The injured has been identified as Qaiser Ahmad Baba, son of Ghulam Rasool Baba, a resident of Sumlar, Bandipora, aged around []

SRINAGAR: A police officer allegedly shot dead his wife following a domestic dispute during the night in north Kashmirs Kupwara district, officials and reports said. The incident is reported to have taken place at a police camp in the Kandi area, where Sub-Inspector Deep Singh was posted. According to reports, an altercation broke out between []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered a fact-finding inquiry into alleged irregularities involving the assignment of user credentials to unauthorised employees in the JK PaySys application within the Public Works (R and B) Division, Baramulla. According to Government Order No. 171PW(R and B) of 2026 issued on May 15, 2026, the inquiry []

SRINAGAR: Police and the district administration in South Kashmirs Kulgam district jointly demolished the residential house of an alleged husband-and-wife drug peddling duo, officials said on Saturday. The demolished property belonged to alleged drug peddlers Nafeez Ahmad Dar, son of Mohammad Ramzan Dar, a resident of Brazloo Jagir, and his wife Rukiya Jan. According to []

SRINAGAR:The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved Used Water Management Projects for Baramulla and Rajouri at a combined cost of Rs 72.39 crore, aiming to strengthen urban sanitation systems, improve wastewater treatment and enhance public health outcomes. The projects, cleared by the Omar Abdullah-led government, include Rs 37.96 crore for Baramulla and Rs 34.43 crore []

SRINAGAR: A 60-year-old man died and seven others, mostly children, were hospitalised after allegedly consuming a wild vegetable in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district, officials said on Saturday. The incident was reported from Mohra village in the Kotranka subdivision, where members of two families consumed a wild vegetable on Friday afternoon, they said. By evening, []

SRINAGAR: Police in North Kashmirs Sopore area on Saturday carried out extensive search operations at more than 15 locations across Bomai, Warpora, Sopore and Tarzoo in Baramulla district in connection with a UAPA case linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) network. Officials said the searches formed part of an ongoing investigation into activities related to []

SRINAGAR: Noted Kashmiri author, translator and retired Forest Department officer Jenab Abdul Rouf Fazili, widely known by his pen name Ibn-e-Qadeer, passed away after a brief illness in Srinagar, triggering widespread grief across literary and cultural circles. The Fazili family, originally from Bandipora and presently residing in Sector 2, Hillal Abad, SK Colony, Qamarwari, Srinagar, []

SRINAGAR: Police in South Kashmirs Anantnag district on Saturday arrested four alleged drug peddlers in two separate operations conducted by Police Post Sangam and recovered heroin-like substances and brown sugar from their possession. In the first operation, a police party established a naka at Halmulla, Sangam, where a Honda City vehicle (JK01AG-4342) travelling from Jammu []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has annulled all transfer, posting and attachment orders issued by the then Director Health Services (DHS), Jammu during the latter half of April 2026, citing administrative exigencies and the need to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services. According to Government Order No. 422-JK(HME) of 2026 dated May 15, issued by the []

SRINAGAR: The Drug Control Department Anantnag, in coordination with Police Doru, conducted a surprise inspection of medical shops in the Doru area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Friday. Officials said that during the inspection, Khan Medical Shop at Doru, owned by Mohammad Ishaq Khan, son of Ghulam Hassan Khan, a resident of Nadoora Doru, []

SRINAGAR: A fire broke out on Friday evening near the Jammu and Kashmir Bank branch at Molvi Stop in Srinagars Lal Bazaar area after an electric transformer reportedly exploded. Fire and Emergency Services personnel, along with police from Lal Bazaar Police Station and locals, reached the spot and launched firefighting operations to bring the blaze []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Government has initiated the process for re-constituting Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) and Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) across the Union Territory. To begin with, the Department of Social Welfare has constituted a selection-cum-oversight committee to facilitate the appointments. The panel will be headed by Justice (Retd.) Puneet Gupta, former judge of the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered the promotion of seven officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) to the Special Scale and Selection Grade in pursuance of the decision taken by the Council of Ministers. As per the orders issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), Tazayun Mukhtar and Rakesh []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the promotion of a senior Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer to the Selection Grade and Special Scale, according to an official order issued by the General Administration Department. As per Government Order No. 927JK(GAD) of 2026, sanction has been accorded to the promotion of []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Sopore have attached immovable property belonging to a proclaimed offender linked with the banned outfit Hizbul Mujahideen. The action was taken in connection with FIR No. 02/2008 registered at Police Station Panzalla under Sections 2/3 of the E and IMCO Act. The accused has been identified as Ghulam Mohammad []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns across several districts of Kashmir from May 16 to June 20 to facilitate maintenance and upgrading works at various grid stations and transmission lines. According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, multiple areas in Baramulla, Kupwara, Srinagar, Ganderbal, Pulwama []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved a major review and restructuring of the JK Engineering (Gazetted) Service in the Jal Shakti Department to strengthen water supply and hydraulic infrastructure across the Union Territory. According to a government order, approval has been granted for the creation of the post of Secretary Technical in the []

SRINAGAR: In a significant boost to Jammu and Kashmirs handicrafts and textile sector, the Ministry of Textiles has identified Srinagar as a Champion District, while Budgam and Baramulla have been designated as Aspirational Districts under Indias strategy to achieve USD 100 billion in textile exports by 2030. The announcement was highlighted during a two-day consultative []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Friday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party after BJP workers staged a protest march in Srinagar seeking a ban on liquor sales in the Union Territory. Reacting to the protest, the National Conference issued a sharp statement on its official social media handle, questioning the BJPs stance on []

SRINAGAR: A young motorcyclist was killed in a road accident near the Hayatpora Main Link in the Beerwah area of central Kashmirs Budgam district on Friday, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Haris Majeed, a resident of Gondipora, Beerwah. According to reports, the accident occurred after the motorcycle reportedly went out of control, []

SRINAGAR: A woman was injured after two masked men allegedly entered a residential house and attempted a robbery in the Shahlatoo area of south Kashmirs Shopian district on Friday, officials said. The incident took place at the residence of Muhammad Abar Malik, a resident of Shahlatoo, when only his wife was present inside the house. []

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SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir has announced the reopening of the SrinagarSonamargGumri (SSG) Road for two-way movement of Medium and Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) following the completion of snow clearance operations. According to an official notification issued by the Divisional Commissioners office, the strategic route has been opened from May 15, 2026, subject to strict []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Department on Friday forecast light rain, thundershowers, and gusty winds at scattered locations across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days, warning of temporary weather disruptions in several areas. According to the seven-day outlook, May 15 is expected to remain mostly dry initially, with chances of thundershowers developing in parts of the []

SRINAGAR: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has announced that the NEET Undergraduate examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from next year, following allegations of a paper leak in the recently cancelled exam. Addressing reporters in New Delhi, Pradhan said the government maintains zero tolerance towards malpractice and the shift from OMR-based assessment []

SRINAGAR : Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Friday said that the National Conference was peddling lies to justify the Speakers unjust and unfair actions. He reminded the ruling party that chairs of committees are decided in accordance with wellestablished parliamentary conventions. Reacting to National Conference claims that 62.5 percent of committee chairs have []

SRINAGAR: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kashmir unit on Friday staged a protest against the sale of liquor in Kashmir, demanding a complete ban on alcohol outlets in the Valley. The protest demonstration was held in Srinagar, where BJP workers raised slogans against the liquor trade and urged the administration to respect the sentiments of []

SRINAGAR: A 27-year-old man died after accidentally falling from a tree in the Radikhal Behak area under the jurisdiction of Keller in south Kashmirs Shopian district on Friday. Officials said that the deceased has been identified as Mohd Tufail Khatana, son of Papa Khatana, a resident of the Kanthool area of Tehsil Bakhori in Rajouri []

SRINAGAR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out searches at multiple locations across the country in connection with an alleged foreign exchange violation case linked to online gaming activities involving a Delhi-based company and its associates. Officials said raids were conducted at around 14 locations belonging to individuals and firms in Delhi, Gujarat, Indore []

SRINAGAR: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday confirmed that the re-examination for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 will be held on June 21. In an official update shared on its X handle, the agency stated that the revised examination schedule has been approved by the Government of India. It added []

SRINAGAR: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kashmir unit has announced a protest march in Srinagar today against the operation of wine shops in the Kashmir Valley, demanding a complete ban on the sale and purchase of alcohol across the region. In a statement issued by the partys co-media in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir, the protest []

SRINAGAR: The 14-day Sacred Grand Exposition of the Holy Relics of Tathgata Buddha concluded in Ladakh on Thursday with thousands of devotees gathering at the Dharma Centre in Choglamsar to pay their final respects to Lord Buddha. Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, attended the closing ceremony, which coincided with []

SRINAGAR: Fuel prices across the country have been increased by Rs 3.04 per litre, taking petrol to Rs 97.77 per litre and diesel to Rs 90.67 per litre. The revised rates were implemented immediately, placing additional financial pressure on commuters and transport operators already facing rising living expenses. The increase comes shortly after Prime Minister []

SRINAGAR: A teenage boy from a nomadic community was found dead in the High Ground Sarnal area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Thursday evening. Officials said that the deceased has been identified as Mohammad Majid Doyi, son of Mohammad Iqbal Doyi, a resident of Kandyal Katra. They said the youth was found hanging outside []

SRINAGAR: Panic and anxiety spread across Parigam area of south Kashmirs Pulwama district after meat from an ill bovine animal, slaughtered by a local butcher, was sold to dozens of residents, prompting hundreds of people to visit the Primary Health Centre (PHC) for precautionary anti-rabies vaccination. The incident triggered widespread concern after rumours surfaced that []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is moving ahead with the development of inland water transport infrastructure across key river systems, with focus on cruise tourism, sustainable mobility and river-based connectivity, officials said during a high-level review chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo. The meeting assessed ongoing and planned projects being implemented by the Transport Department in []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir pacer Yudhvir Singh Charak has been included in the India A squad for the upcoming three-match One-Day series, marking an important advancement in his professional cricket career and a notable achievement for emerging talent from the region. Born on September 13, 1997 in Roop Nagar, Jammu, the right-arm medium-fast bowler has []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Thursday arrested a drug peddler and recovered a quantity of contraband substance during a routine naka checking operation. Police said a team from Police Post Sangam intercepted a person at Halmulla during checking and apprehended him on suspicion. The accused has been identified as Arif Ahmad Sheikh, []

SRINAGAR:In a significant achievement for the regions academic and research community, National Institute of Technology Srinagar has secured national recognition after its M-Tech scholar Womika Khan was awarded the prestigious IndiaAI Fellowship for 202526. Womika, a student of Computer Science and Engineering, earned the fellowship for her research project titled Trustworthy AI: Investigating and Mitigating []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday inaugurated the South Kashmir Volleyball League 2026 at Shopian and underscored the role of sports in youth engagement and social transformation. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also inaugurated a Multipurpose Indoor Sports Hall at Arhama, constructed at a cost of Rs 4.94 crore, dedicating the facility to []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a series of planned shutdowns on multiple 33 KV transmission lines across north Kashmir and other areas during May 2026. According to the department, the 33 KV DelinaDelina line will remain under shutdown on May 16 and May 19 from 09:00 am []

SRINAGAR: The Food Safety Department in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Thursday seized 150 cases of Basel Seed Drink, worth nearly Rs 3.56 lakh, during raids conducted across the district following inputs that the product was being falsely marketed as an imported American brand. Officials said the raids were carried out at multiple locations and []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has constituted an adhoc managing body for the registration and transitional functioning of the Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh Judicial Officers Association. According to an order issued by the Registrar General, the move comes in continuation of High Court Order No. 717 of 2026/RG dated May 13 []

SRINAGAR: Panic has gripped Stadium Colony, Natipora, Lane No. 7 in Srinagar after a series of stray dog attacks left several residents injured over the past few days, with children and elderly persons reported to be the worst affected. Locals from the area said that the stray dogs, moving in a pack, have turned increasingly []