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SRINAGAR: The June 2026 Term-End Examinations of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online Programmes commenced today across Kashmir Division and the Union Territory of Ladakh. The examinations, being conducted in both pen-and-paper and Computer Based Test (CBT) modes, will continue till July 21, 2026. The IGNOU Regional []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary has hit out at the opposition, particularly Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, stating that those raising questions were not able to handle their microphones. Choudhary dismissed Sharmas remarks as dreams of Mungeri Lal and asserted that the Omar Abdullah-led government was neither nominated nor weak. He []

SRINAGAR: Two persons were injured after a vehicle reportedly went out of control and skidded off the road in the KG Sector of Mendhar in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Monday, officials said. According to reports, the vehicle lost control under circumstances that are yet to be ascertained and subsequently veered off the road. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has transferred JKAS officer Asgar Hussain, who was serving as Special Secretary in the Home Department, with immediate effect. As per an order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the transfer has been carried out in the interest of administration. The officer has been directed to report to []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has sought the intervention of the Union Civil Aviation Minister over delays in the transportation of baggage belonging to Hajj pilgrims returning to the Union Territory. In a formal communication addressed to the Union Minister, the Chief Minister highlighted that pilgrims returning after performing the sacred Hajj []

SRINAGAR: The arrival phase of Haj flights for pilgrims to Jammu and Kashmir will begin from June 2, 2026, according to a notification issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee. As per the communication received from the Hajj Committee of India and Akasa Airline, the first three Haj flights are scheduled to land at []

SRINAGAR: Passengers travelling from Delhi to Srinagar on a SpiceJet flight on Monday experienced delays, leading to inconvenience and prolonged waiting at the airport. According to passengers, SpiceJet flight SG-160, scheduled to depart Delhi at 7:05 am and arrive in Srinagar at 10:05 am, did not take off as planned, resulting in uncertainty among travellers. []

SRINAGAR: The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) on Monday clarified the baggage restrictions imposed on Hajj pilgrims returning to Srinagar, stating that the measures have been introduced due to ongoing runway maintenance and operational limitations at Srinagar Airport. Due to a NOTAM issued for Srinagar Airport and ongoing runway maintenance resulting in temporary runway []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the administration remains committed to eliminating the drug menace from society and will continue its efforts until the Union Territory becomes drug-free. Addressing a public gathering in Kulgam, the Lieutenant Governor said the government has intensified its anti-narcotics drive and is taking strict action []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has appointed senior IPS officer Vidhi Kumar Birdi as Inspector General (IG) in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on deputation basis. According to an Office Memorandum issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on June 1, 2026, Birdi, a 2003-batch IPS officer of the AGMUT cadre, has []

SRINAGAR: Gujarat Titans players and support staff had a narrow escape after the team bus reportedly caught fire due to a suspected short circuit while returning to the hotel following their defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 final, according to media reports. As reported by The Tribune and The Times of India, []

SRINAGAR: Construction work on the 240 MW Uri-I Stage-II Hydroelectric Project formally commenced on Sunday with the successful execution of the first blast at Adit-3 in Mohura area of Uri in north Kashmirs Baramulla district. The inaugural blast was carried out in the presence of the Chairman and Managing Director of NHPC, who officially launched []

SRINAGAR: In Kashmir, where rivers swell with snowmelt, and roads wind through crowded villages and tourist towns, Sunday became a day of unbearable grief for several families. In three separate tragedies across the Valley, fathers and sons were caught together in moments of death and survival, revealing, once again, the instinctive and eternal bond between []

SRINAGAR: Young Jammu and Kashmir pacer Rasikh Salam Dar from south Kashmirs Kulgam district played a decisive role as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets to clinch the IPL 2026 title, marking a notable achievement for cricket in the Union Territory. Dar delivered an impressive spell of 3 for 27 in his []

SRINAGAR: The sixth edition of the Patnitop Marathon commenced successfully on Sunday, drawing more than 800 runners from over 30 cities and 15 states, reaffirming its status as Jammu and Kashmirs largest multi-category hill race. Organised by IKA Sports and Events Pvt Ltd in collaboration with the Patnitop Development Authority, Directorate of Tourism Jammu, and []

SRINAGAR: An old mortar shell was recovered from a temple well in the border area of Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district and was later safely defused by the bomb disposal squad, officials said on Sunday. The shell was found by locals in Gadwal village of the Ramgarh border area on Saturday while they were near []

SRINAGAR: The self-enumeration phase of the House Listing and Housing Census in Jammu and Kashmir concluded on Sunday, with the main field exercise scheduled to commence across the Union Territory from Monday. Officials said enumerators and supervisors will carry out door-to-door visits from June 1 to June 30 to collect comprehensive information related to housing []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday hit back at opposition criticism over the meeting convened with National Conference legislators, saying those speculating about the discussions were the least informed about its purpose. I love how the people who know the least about the meeting Ive called with my MLAs are talking []

SRINAGAR: Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, on Sunday inaugurated a New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) at Challyan in the Chrari Sharief constituency, marking a boost to local healthcare infrastructure. The newly inaugurated facility is expected to strengthen primary healthcare delivery in the area by improving access to basic []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JK BOPEE) on Sunday successfully conducted the Common Entrance Test (CET) for B-Pharmacy and D-Pharmacy courses for the academic session 202627 at centres in Jammu and Srinagar. The examination was held simultaneously at the University of Kashmir, Srinagar, and Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, []

SRINAGAR: A massive joint anti-militancy operation in the forested areas of Rajouri district entered its ninth day on Sunday, with militants still untraced despite repeated contacts and intermittent exchanges of fire with security forces. The operation, codenamed Operation Sheruwali, is underway in the dense forest stretches of Gambhir Mughlan and Dorimal in the Manjakote sector, []

SRINAGAR: More than twelve years after the sensational murder and mutilation of a sadhu whose chopped body parts were recovered from the Tawi river near Jammus Bhoothnath Temple, a Jammu court has sentenced the main accused to life imprisonment, holding that the murder was a crime against humanity committed brutally and inhumanly. The sentence was []

SRINAGAR: Amid the festivities of Eid-ul-Adha, a growing number of undergraduate aspirants in Kashmir are staring at the possibility of missing admission deadlines, prompting a formal appeal to college authorities for an extension. The final dates for submission of online application forms at several institutions May 27 to 30 coincided with the peak []

SRINAGAR: The Central Government has announced a temporary exemption on customs duty for cotton imports from June 1 to October 31 this year, a move aimed at ensuring adequate raw material availability for the textile sector and stabilising the domestic market. In a notification, the Ministry of Textiles said the decision has been taken keeping []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has allowed the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) to pursue the statutory remedy of appeal against orders directing payment of gratuity to four retired employees, while at the same time setting aside adverse observations made earlier by the writ court against the Corporation. A []

SRINAGAR: Ahead of Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs meeting with NC legislators on Wednesday, Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Sunday said that the Chief Minister would not resign even from the position of executive councillor, as long as his protocol remains intact. Speaking to reporters, Sharma said Omar Abdullah would accept any status for []

SRINAGAR: A resident of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) who allegedly crossed the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector to meet his girlfriend was apprehended by the Army, even as security forces separately foiled an alleged exfiltration attempt involving three persons from Sopore. Officials said the lover, identified as Zeeshan Mir of Muzaffarabad, was []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people across the country to stay hydrated and exercise caution while stepping out as India continues to witness soaring temperatures. Addressing the nation during his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Modi advised citizens to take extra precautions to protect themselves from the intense heatwave conditions affecting []

SRINAGAR: A 42-year-old man from Srinagar is feared dead after drowning in the Lidder River while attempting to save his son near the Langanbal area of Pahalgam in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Sunday. According to officials, Mohammad Ashraf Mir, son of Ghulam Mohiuddin Mir and a resident of Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, who worked as []

SRINAGAR: Investigations into the suspicious bank transaction case registered in Kathua district under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) have expanded to Uttarakhand, with police questioning a woman from Haridwar who allegedly admitted to routing nearly Rs 20 lakh through multiple bank accounts on the instructions of another person, according to reports published []

SRINAGAR: A Special Court in Jammu has rejected bail applications filed by three accused in a case involving alleged trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor girl at a hotel in Jammu, observing that offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act are heinous crimes which cannot be dealt with leniency. The []

SRINAGAR: A five-year-old boy lost his life and his father was injured after a speeding Tata Mobile load carrier hit them near the Higher Secondary School in Arihal village of south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Sunday afternoon. According to sources, the child died on the spot, while his father, identified as Altaf Ahmad Wagay, sustained []

SRINAGAR: International water sports star and noted sports administrator Bilquis Mir has moved the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), filing a contempt petition against the Jammu and Kashmir Youth Services and Sports Department for allegedly failing to comply with tribunal directions to release her salary, which she claims has remained unpaid for more than two-and-a-half years. []

JAMMU: A Special POCSO Court in Jammu has rejected the bail application of a dance instructor accused of molesting a minor girl during dance classes, observing that offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act are grave crimes that cannot be viewed with leniency. The order was passed by the Court of []

SRINAGAR: As the return phase of Hajj-2026 approaches, the Jammu Kashmir pilgrims in Mina have voiced resentment over fresh baggage restrictions, demanding restoration of the traditional 40-kilogram luggage allowance. They questioned the decision to transport baggage separately by road from Ahmedabad to Srinagar. A video shows pilgrims expressing concern that the reduced baggage allowance could []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena has directed all government departments to adopt austerity measures, promote sustainable practices and ensure the judicious use of natural resources in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modis call for austerity and resource conservation. The directions, issued on Saturday, are aimed at reducing government expenditure, cutting fuel consumption []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it will file a review petition in the Supreme Court regarding the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) issue, assuring the protection of teachers interests. Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that the review petition has been prepared and will be filed before the apex court in the coming []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has stated that the delegation of the 8th Central Pay Commission will visit the Union Territory from May 31 to June 5, 2026, to engage with stakeholders including government employees, unions and associations as part of its consultative process. According to an official communication issued by the Finance Department []

SRINAGAR: Kashmir Valley witnessed a good influx of sacrificial animals during the Eid-ul-Adha this year, with nearly 1,200 trucks carrying sheep entering the Valley during the last 15 days, the Kashmir Mutton Dealers Association (KMDA) said on Saturday. The Association General Secretary Mehraj-ud-Din said each truck carried more than 160 sheep on average, taking the []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Saturday directed district administrations across Kashmir to carry out immediate ground-level assessments of extensive damage caused by a recent hailstorm that severely affected orchards and agricultural land in several areas, including DH Pora in Kulgam district. Expressing deep concern over the []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, and Science and Technology, Satish Sharma, on Saturday strongly pitched for rail connectivity to the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch during a meeting with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, describing the proposed corridor as a []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the placement of 29 Senior Prosecuting Officers as Incharge Chief Prosecuting Officers in the Prosecution Department for six months or until regular appointments are made on the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee or Public Service Commission, whichever is earlier. According to Government Order No. 313-Home of []

SRINAGAR: A Srinagar court has dropped charges under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act against three accused in an illegal mining and death case, holding that cognisance of the case cannot be taken without a formal complaint by an authorised government officer. The order was passed by the Court of Additional Sessions Judge []

SRINAGAR: A 40-year-old shepherd was critically injured in a bear attack in the Gagrian area of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday while he was grazing cattle, officials said. Health officials at a local medical facility said the injured man, identified as Mahmood Ahmad, son of Mohammad Akbar, was received with multiple injuries []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered a major administrative restructuring within the Jammu and Kashmir Architects Organisation, placing several officers and officials against higher posts on an in-charge basis. According to Government Order No. 110-JK(HUD) of 2026 issued on 29 May 2026 by the Housing and Urban Development Department, sanction has been []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Health Services (DHS) Kashmir has directed all Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) across the Kashmir division to conduct a special survey and awareness campaign to identify children suffering from, or suspected to have, congenital heart diseases (CHD) under the Gift of LifeIndia project. According to an official communication issued by the Deputy []

SRINAGAR: A mother and her son were seriously injured after being attacked by a bear in the Gujjar Basti Lammer area of Qazigund in South Kashmirs Kulgam district on Saturday. The woman was later referred to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for advanced treatment. The incident has sparked concern among locals, who said increasing movement []

SRINAGAR:Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) Regimental Centre in Srinagar on Saturday witnessed the Attestation-cum-Passing Out Parade of the 7th batch of Agniveers, comprising 538 recruits, who successfully completed 24 weeks of rigorous military training. The parade was conducted with full military tradition and grandeur, marking the formal induction of the Agniveers into various []

SRINAGAR: Hundreds of apple trees were cut down by unidentified persons in the Rangeen Kultreh area of Chadoora in central Kashmirs Budgam district during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, police said. Officials said the incident has caused extensive damage to orchards in the area, with farmers reporting the destruction of a large number []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has raised serious questions over procedural irregularities in a high-profile arms recovery case registered in 2019 at Lakhanpur, with the court taking note of what it described as a very striking aspect concerning the timing of the FIR and the alleged recovery of arms. Hearing a []