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SRINAGAR: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained closed for traffic on Sunday as restoration work continued at the landslide-hit Gangroo stretch in Banihal, officials said. Traffic movement has been suspended after a massive landslide blocked the highway on Saturday evening. Road clearance operations are in progress, but the highway has not been reopened due to []

SRINAGAR: The Embassy of India in Ukraine on Sunday said it is closely monitoring the situation after the merchant vessel MV AGN Ragnar was struck at the Port of Odesa on July 25, with four Indian nationals among the crew. In a statement posted on X, the embassy said two of the four Indian crew []

Prime Minister praises Srinagar artisan Ghulam Hussain and his daughter Tanzeela for reviving the traditional reed mat craft, urges support for local products

SRINAGAR: Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar has directed all deputy commissioners to immediately seal and keep out of use school buildings rendered unsafe by recent heavy rains until they are repaired and declared structurally fit, as the administration intensified relief and restoration efforts across the division. The directions were issued during a review meeting to []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to the soldiers who fought in the Kargil War, saying their extraordinary courage and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation would forever remain a source of pride and inspiration. In a message on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Prime Minister said the nation was []

SRINAGAR: A residential house collapsed in Barnate village of Boniyar in north Kashmirs Baramulla district after days of heavy rain, officials said on Sunday. The house, owned by Noor Din of Barnate, caved in during the intervening night, apparently after continuous rainfall weakened the structure. Quoting officials, news agency GNS reported 12 members of the []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has received 4,691 applications for Hajj 2027, significantly lower than its expected quota of 7,981 pilgrims, following the closure of the registration process. Quoting Executive Officer of the J&K Hajj Committee, Shujaat Ahmad, news agency GNS reported the applications include 2,566 men and 2,125 women. Among them, 24 women have applied []

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds likely from July 28; Jammu division faces risk of landslides, flash floods and waterlogging

EOW says forged appointment orders, identity cards and verification documents were used to dupe job seekers.

SRINAGAR: A man was injured after being attacked by a bear in the Zilsidara area of Brenwar in Chadoora area of central kashmirs Budgam district, on Saturday evening, triggering concern among local residents over increasing movement of wild animals. According to local residents, the man was returning home after offering the Isha prayer when the []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday paid tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War, saying their sacrifice in defence of the countrys sovereignty and honour will continue to inspire generations. In a message on Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Lieutenant Governor said he bowed to those who made []

SRINAGAR: The annual Shri Amarnath Yatra continued on Sunday with 4,474 pilgrims departing from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu for the Baltal base camp under stringent security arrangements, officials said. According to the Joint Police Control Room, Base Camp Bhagwati Nagar, the 19th batch left at 2:42 a.m. in a convoy of 166 []

SRINAGAR: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that the threat of infiltration and proxy warfare remains unchanged since the 1999 Kargil conflict, while expressing confidence that the Indian Army is fully equipped and prepared to counter any challenge along the countrys borders. Addressing Army personnel during a Shaurya Bhoj organised in Dras as part []

SRINAGAR: The CJP on Saturday withdrew its nationwide agitation after the Centre accepted several of its key demands, including a commitment not to take action against protesters and to withdraw any FIRs already registered in connection with the protests. The decision followed the third round of talks between Union Ministers J P Nadda and Dr []

by Faisal Kawoosa An AI- and RPA-driven, decentralised examination system with currency-grade security could eliminate paper leaks by removing human intervention and strengthening end-to-end exam integrity. Indias paper leak issue has become an epidemic. Its no longer an ordinary challenge and has become much more than what is seen as an administrative or system failure. []

SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) chief spokesperson and Zadibal MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Saturday demanded an apology from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti over her remarks on police action in Jammu and Kashmir, alleging that they justified the use of force against peaceful protesters. Addressing reporters, Sadiq said the NC had invited Mufti to []

SRINAGAR: Post-2014 floods, the Government of India approved two major floodmanagement projects amounting to Rs 2021 crore to safeguard the Kashmir Valley from recurring flood threats. Yet, despite these significant allocations, the situation on the ground remains unchanged, with rain continuing to trigger flood scares across the Valley, even after Rs 488 crore has already []

SRINAGAR: Intermittent rain continued across Kashmir for the fifth consecutive day on Saturday, although the flood threat eased significantly as water levels in the River Jhelum and most other water bodies began receding, officials said. According to the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, the River Jhelum was flowing below the flood declaration mark at all []

SRINAGAR: Residents of Lar Circle in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district have alleged that substandard wheat flour (atta) is being distributed through government sale centres, prompting demands for an immediate inquiry into its quality and source of supply. Several residents claimed the flour was unfit for consumption and urged the authorities to take immediate corrective measures. []

SRINAGAR: Security forces on Saturday stepped up checking and surveillance across several parts of Kashmir, including Srinagar, Pulwama and Kulgam, following the recent killing of a police head constable in Anantnag and in response to specific intelligence inputs. In Srinagar, police conducted an extensive checking drive at Lal Chowk, M.A. Road and Residency Road, where []

SRINAGAR: Police in south kashmirs Shopian district have seized an LNT machine, a JCB and two dumpers allegedly involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals in the Turkwangam area. According to police, the action was taken during a routine patrol by a team from Police Post Turkwangam, which intercepted the machinery and vehicles []

SRINAGAR: Police have registered a case against a Delhi-based production company for allegedly operating a drone without permission during a film shoot in the upper reaches of the Nishat area on the outskirts of Srinagar. Sources said that the company allegedly used the drone in violation of the orders issued by the District Magistrate, Srinagar, []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting with Camp Directors and senior civil, police and security officials to review repair and restoration work along the Shri Amarnathji Yatra routes following recent heavy rainfall, directing agencies to expedite works in vulnerable stretches and strengthen safety measures for pilgrims. The meeting reviewed the []

SRINAGAR: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been entrusted with the additional responsibility of the Ministry of Education after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the post amid protests in Delhi over examination paper leaks. The Presidents Office confirmed the change in a communique issued after Pradhans resignation was accepted. Joshi, who is currently the Union Minister for []

SRINAGAR: President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from the Union Council of Ministers with immediate effect, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister, according to an official notification issued on Saturday. The resignation was accepted under Article 75(2) of the Constitution. The President has also assigned Cabinet []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed an appeal filed by Syeda Afshana Bhat, upholding the seniority and Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) benefits granted to a fellow faculty member at the University of Kashmir and ruling that the challenge was devoid of merit as well as barred by an unexplained delay []

SRINAGAR: Two people were killed and several others were injured after a tempo traveller skidded off the road near Shoonsh on the DodaMahalla Road on Saturday, officials said. Officials that the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to skid off the road. Immediately after the accident, local residents and police personnel launched []

SRINAGAR: In a rare instance of disciplinary action against a senior military officer, a Summary General Court Martial (SGCM) has found a retired Major General of the Army Medical Corps guilty of irregularities in the procurement of medical supplies worth about Rs 11 crore during his tenure as Commandant of a military hospital in Jammu. []

SRINAGAR: Climate activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk has described the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as a victory of democracy, saying the focus should now shift from demanding accountability to pursuing reforms in the education system. In his first public reaction after Pradhan stepped down, Wangchuk posted on X from his hospital bed, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has enhanced the subsistence allowance of suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Sunil Singh Jasrotia from 50 per cent to 75 per cent, in accordance with the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Regulations. According to Government Order No. 384-(Home) of 2026, dated July 23, 2026, the []

SRINAGAR: A woman was killed and two of her family members were injured after a house collapsed in Bhatian village of Thanamandi area in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district on Saturday following heavy rainfall, officials said. According to reports, the family was sitting in the kitchen when the house suddenly caved in. Shahida Parveen, wife []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Government has approved the augmentation of the Grid Station at Kathua from its existing capacity of 350 MVA to 450 MVA, along with allied infrastructure works, at an estimated cost of Rs 15.22 crore, in a move aimed at strengthening the power transmission network in the region. The project is expected []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing rain at many places and the current spell is expected to continue till late Saturday afternoon before showing improvement, the MeT department said. An official of MeT said that today the current rain spell over most places of Kashmir division and many places of Jammu division is likely to []

SRINAGAR: In a dramatic turn of events, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has tendered his resignation to the Prime Minister, taking moral responsibility following weeks of turmoil, protests at Jantar Mantar, and widespread controversy surrounding the NEET-UG examination process. In a detailed, two-page public statement, Pradhan expressed deep anguish over the developments of the past []

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Srinagar district on Saturday attached an immovable property valued at approximately Rs 2.74 crore under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in connection with a drug trafficking case, describing the action as part of efforts to dismantle the financial networks of narcotics syndicates. According to police, the attached []

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet against a man accused of duping a job seeker with a false promise of employment in Cambodia, where the victim was allegedly forced into online scamming instead of the promised job. According to officials, the chargesheet in []

SRINAGAR: Light to moderate rainfall is expected at most places across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, while a few areas may receive heavy showers, according to the latest weather forecast. The weather office said the threat of shooting stones, landslides and flash floods would continue during the day, particularly in vulnerable and hilly areas, and []

SRINAGAR: Water levels in the River Jhelum remained below flood declaration marks at all major gauging stations on Saturday morning, with the Irrigation and Flood Control (IFC) Department reporting a declining trend at most locations, while the Meteorological Department said the immediate threat of a general river flood across Kashmir has receded following an improvement []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Health Department on Saturday issued a public health advisory for residents across Kashmir, urging people to take precautionary measures against weather-related illnesses and accidents as heavy rainfall has affected several parts of the Valley over the past several days. The department said the recent spell of heavy rain has led []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has 41 projects approved under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), of which 30 are completed or operational, creating 2 lakh tonnes per annum of food processing and preservation capacity and benefiting 53,203 farmers, according to data placed before the Rajya Sabha. The figures were provided by Minister of State []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is projected to witness a steady rise in cancer cases, with the estimated annual incidence increasing from 13,060 in 2021 to 14,493 in 2025, according to data placed before the Lok Sabha by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Responding to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, Minister []

Movement of stranded vehicles prioritised; commuters advised to avoid unnecessary travel and use alternate routes where available

Chief Minister says government aims to revive Valley's historic ties with cinema by easing film production, nurturing local talent

SRINAGAR: The Centre has said that it has received no proposal from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir under the Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (M-SIPS), Electronics Development Fund (EDF) or the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) 1.0 and EMC 2.0 schemes. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) stated this in a written []

SRINAGAR: Around 300 hectares of traditional apple and walnut orchards in Jammu and Kashmir have been converted into high-density plantations under various Government schemes, while another 909.13 hectares have been brought under new high-density plantations over the past five years, the Centre informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday. The information was provided by Minister of []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld the cancellation of a Rs 161.23 crore power infrastructure tender awarded to M/s SPBL Energy Pvt. Ltd., ruling that merely emerging as the lowest bidder does not create an enforceable right to the contract and that the Jammu Power Development Corporation Ltd. (JPDCL) []

SRINAGAR: India on Friday accused China of violating its sovereignty by illegally occupying Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, while reiterating its objection to Chinese infrastructure projects in those areas. Speaking at the Ministry of External Affairs weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has consistently respected Chinas sovereignty, but Beijing []

SRINAGAR: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Friday chaired a high-level security review meeting at the Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir, directing officers to enhance vigilance, strengthen area domination and reinforce the security grid across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by senior police officers, including the Special Director General of Police []

SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump on Friday warned China and Russia against supplying weapons to Iran, saying such a move would not be in their interests and would have serious consequences. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he believed assurances from Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin that []

Rajya Sabha reply says J&K High Court has 44,595 pending cases, while district and subordinate courts account for over 3.64 lakh cases