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The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has refused to quash proceedings in the alleged Rs 227-crore J&K Bank loan fraud case, holding that the investigation prima facie discloses cheating, criminal conspiracy and diversion of loan funds, warranting a trial

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said tensions between India and Pakistan can only be resolved through dialogue and peaceful engagement, asserting there should be no objection to advocating better bilateral ties

The Supreme Court has set aside NCLT and NCLAT orders after finding they relied on fake AI-generated judicial precedents, while affirming that Artificial Intelligence can assist courts only under complete human oversight

SRINAGAR: A 23-year-old youth lost his life after his tractor plunged into a water canal in the Watrina area of north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Thursday, officials said. Quoting an official the news agency KNO reported that the youth allegedly lost control of the tractor, causing it to plunge into the canal. He said locals []

SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti is among several political and religious leaders from the Union Territory who have been invited by the Iranian government to attend the funeral ceremonies of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. According to a report by The []

The IMD has forecast an active wet spell across Jammu and Kashmir till July 6, warning of thunderstorms, gusty winds, heavy rain in parts of the Jammu division and the risk of flash floods, landslides and mudslides in vulnerable areas

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is scheduled to hold an informal round of discussions with representatives of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) in Leh today as part of efforts to prepare for the next phase of negotiations on Ladakhs constitutional and administrative framework. The meeting is expected []

Cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides triggered by the interaction of the southwest monsoon and a western disturbance battered parts of Jammu and Kashmir, disrupting road connectivity and inundating schools and markets, while widespread rainfall brought much-needed relief from the Valley's prolonged heatwave

MoU signed with Centre; four digital mammography units to strengthen cancer screening and AI-based TB detection across government hospitals

The Economic Offences Wing has chargesheeted four persons for allegedly securing Health Department jobs using forged educational certificates, with the investigation finding fake testimonials were used to obtain government appointments

With more than 3.90 lakh registrations recorded, the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims departs from Jammu under a robust security cover ahead of the annual pilgrimage

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In Kashmir, transgender people with HIV face compounding stigma, discrimination, and isolation that silences them and blocks access to Health care, reports Bisma Farooq On a sunny morning in Srinagar, Sobiya (name changed) agreed to meet at Lal Chowk. The meeting was scheduled for noon at a local caf. Shortly before the appointed time, she []

SRINAGAR: Journalist Sheikh Mushtaqs mother passed away during the wee hours today. She was unwell for a long time. Family sources said Haleema was unwell and breathed her last during the early hours. Her Nimaz-e-Jinaza is being offered at around 8 am. She will be laid to rest in the familys ancestral graveyard. Mushtaq, the []

SRINAGAR: Mild tremors were felt across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir late Wednesday night after a 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. According to seismic data, the earthquake occurred at 11:27 pm (IST). The epicentre was located at 36.53N latitude and 70.47E longitude in Afghanistans Hindu Kush region, at a depth []

SRINAGAR: More than 100 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan, including senior political leaders, former diplomats, academics, journalists, activists and retired officials, have jointly appealed to the Prime Ministers of the two countries to initiate a comprehensive process of dialogue, restore diplomatic relations and revive people-to-people, trade and transport links in South Asia. In a []

J&K Bank crosses the historic Rs 3 trillion business milestone, registering over 20% annual growth as deposits rise 16% and advances surge 25%, reinforcing its strong expansion trajectory

Moosa Qureshi shines with Man of the Match performance as Baramulla keep title hopes alive in KCFL 2026 Eliminator

Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg reviews facilities at Nowgam and Pantha Chowk, says all arrangements are in place for the smooth and safe conduct of the Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3

LG Manoj Sinha reviews preparations for the Amarnath Yatra at Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas ahead of the July 3 pilgrimage

PM says Digital India has transformed public service delivery, accelerated innovation and improved the ease of living for millions

Tariq Ahmed Rather joins the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment as Director (Media & Communications) following his transfer from Akashvani Srinagar

Power supply to remain suspended in several localities for infrastructure upgrades, cable works and transmission line maintenance; Sanoor Kalipora feeder areas to witness phased shutdowns on multiple dates in July

INDIA Bloc allies, other non-NDA parties from J&K to be invited as National Conference intensifies preparations for New Delhi demonstration

Young adults lead Jammu and Kashmir's organ donation movement, with 3,066 donor pledges registered as awareness campaigns gain momentum and India crosses the five-lakh milestone

The minor died on the spot after being struck by a dumper in Vodhpora; police have launched an investigation into the fatal accident

The Directorate of School Education Jammu has announced a two-week summer break for schools in the winter zone, with classes resuming after July 1

BeerwahBudgam bus mishap leaves 25 injured; prompt rescue by residents averts tragedy

Prime minister says doctors are strengthening India's healthcare system while chartered accountants are driving economic growth through transparency and professional excellence.

JK Bank has disbursed over Rs 1,300 crore to 28,400 enterprises under Mission YUVA, strengthening entrepreneurship and employment across Jammu and Kashmir

A dumper, Scorpio and Alto 800 were involved in the crash at Zangam, disrupting traffic before damaged vehicles were cleared from the highway.

Gusty winds up to 60 kmph, heavy rain likely over parts of Jammu division; Srinagar records 35.2C as temperatures stay above normal

Hotels and restaurants get relief as commercial LPG prices fall for the first time this year; household LPG cylinder prices stay unchanged

Accused allegedly manipulated KCC loan limits, misused banking credentials and siphoned off funds while working at J&K Bank branch in Budgam

Anantnag court finds truck driver guilty of murdering a gas tanker driver after a roadside altercation on the Jammu-Srinagar Highway, saying the evidence conclusively established his guilt

Debris from sudden flash flood halts traffic; commuters advised to avoid the route until restoration work is completed

Anshul Garg stresses 24x7 monitoring, real-time information sharing and asks pilgrims to use toll-free helpline for assistance

SRINAGAR: The Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir, has issued a revised traffic advisory for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, notifying convoy schedules and cut-off timings for pilgrims, tourists and non-convoy vehicles. The advisory will remain in force from July 2 to August 28, 2026. According to the advisory, separate movement schedules have been fixed []

SRINAGAR:The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Tuesday formally ordered summer vacation for all government and recognised private schools up to the Higher Secondary level across the Kashmir Division from July 6 to July 19, 2026, following approval from the competent authority. The order, issued under Order No. 243-DSEK of 2026 dated June 30, []

SRINAGAR: A decline in gold prices has brought relief to buyers across Kashmir, especially families purchasing jewellery for weddings as the Valley heads into peak marriage season. The dip has drawn customers back to jewellery markets after months of record-high rates that had dampened demand. Many buyers who had postponed purchases due to soaring prices []

Tourist vehicles will not be allowed to travel between Srinagar and Gulmarg after 5 pm during the Yatra period to ensure smooth movement of pilgrim convoys.

J&K Government appoints 49 dependents of deceased employees under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme, covering eligible cases from 2022 to 2025

Officials discuss convoy movement, inter-agency coordination and traffic measures to ensure safe and seamless pilgrimage

SRINAGAR: The Northern Railway has announced a temporary change in the operation of the Vistadome Special train (04687/04688), which will run only between Banihal and Budgam from July 1 to August 31, 2026, or until further orders, in view of the annual Amarnath Yatra. According to a spokesperson of the Jammu Division of the Northern []

Afreen Ashrafs guide to Kashmirs food culture, from royal wazwan feasts to street stalls, warm kahwa, and home-cooked traditions Kashmir is remembered not only for its mountains, lakes, and scenery, but for the taste it leaves behind. That memory lives in everything from a trami of wazwan to a simple cup of kahwa, every dish []

SRINAGAR: Five passengers were injured after a Jammu-Udhampur passenger bus met with an accident in the Mand area of Udhampur district on Tuesday after its tyre reportedly burst, causing the vehicle to skid off the road and collide with two other vehicles. Officials said the bus, bearing registration number JK02BJ-7488, was on its way from []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has authorised only designated senior officers to interact with the media and conduct official briefings on the Amarnath Yatra 2026, in a move aimed at ensuring the dissemination of authentic and verified information during the annual pilgrimage. According to an order issued by the Tourism Department, Civil Secretariat, the []

SRINAGAR: A United Nations Commission of Inquiry chaired by Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar has accused Israeli authorities and security forces of deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza and the occupied territories, saying the conduct amounts to genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. The report was released in Geneva on June 23, according to the UN. []

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq on Tuesday reiterated his call for dialogue between India and Pakistan, saying that if the United States and Iran can engage in talks despite tensions, New Delhi and Islamabad should also pursue dialogue to resolve longstanding issues, including the Kashmir dispute. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporations (JKSRTC) Srinagar-Delhi bus service has remained suspended for more than a month, forcing passengers to rely on private transport operators charging significantly higher fares. Passengers say that the corporations buses have not operated on the route since May 25, leaving regular commuters, including students, traders and patients, []