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Rain To Intensify Across J&K From July 18, IMD Warns Of Flash Floods, Landslides

Kashmir likely to witness thunderstorms and gusty winds; landslides, mudslides and shooting stones feared in vulnerable areas

15 Jul 2026 4:44 pm
PDPs Waheed Para Slams Delay in Road Macadamisation, Seeks Immediate Govt Action

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and Pulwama MLA Waheed Ur Rahman Para on Wednesday criticised the Jammu and Kashmir Government over the delay in road macadamisation, alleging that public suffering had intensified despite thousands of crores being allocated to the Roads and Buildings (R and B) Department. Thousands of crores have been allocated to []

15 Jul 2026 4:38 pm
Mirwaiz Expresses Deep Concern Over Unrest Across LoC

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq on Wednesday expressed deep anguish over the reported deaths of civilians and police personnel in the continuing unrest across the Line of Control (LoC), particularly in Rawalakot and Poonch, and urged the Government of Pakistan, local authorities and protesters to restore peace through dialogue. Deeply saddened and pained by []

15 Jul 2026 4:30 pm
Red Fort Closed to Public from July 15 to August 15

SRINAGAR: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has ordered the closure of the Red Fort to the public from July 15 to August 15, 2026, in view of preparations and security arrangements for the Independence Day celebrations. The order, issued by the ASI on July 9, stated that the monument will remain closed to all []

15 Jul 2026 4:13 pm
How Srinagars Building Bylaws Penalise Small Property Owners?

by Faisal Kawoosa AI simulations expose hidden inequities in Srinagars new building bylaws, demonstrating why predictive policy testing should precede implementation. As a data analyst, my everyday workspace is built around system architectures, algorithmic validation, and combinatorial verification. I am not a town planner, an urban designer, or a civil engineer. However, what I know []

15 Jul 2026 4:05 pm
Jammu Kashmir HC Refuses to Quash Cheque Bounce Case

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has refused to quash criminal proceedings in a 14-year-old cheque dishonour case, holding that an accused who participates in the trial without objection cannot challenge the order taking cognisance at the stage of final arguments on the ground that the magistrate failed to conduct a mandatory []

15 Jul 2026 4:02 pm
LG Manoj Sinha Reviews Amarnath Yatra Arrangements at Bhagwati Nagar

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday reviewed the facilities and services at the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, stating that the pilgrimage has crossed the three lakh pilgrim mark in just 12 days and directing officials to ensure seamless arrangements for devotees. During his visit, the []

15 Jul 2026 3:53 pm
Jammu Kashmir HC Orders Immediate Supply of Life-Saving Haemophilia Drugs at GMC Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Taking serious note of an acute shortage of life-saving anti-haemophilia medicines at Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the authorities to immediately restore the supply of Factor-VIII and Emicizumab, observing that no haemophilia patient should suffer for want of these essential medicines. The court []

15 Jul 2026 3:42 pm
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rising West Asia Tensions

SRINAGAR: Gold prices declined by Rs 983 to Rs 1,41,274 per 10 grams in futures trade on Wednesday as uncertainty surrounding the situation in West Asia weighed on investor sentiment. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for August delivery fell by Rs 983, or 0.69 per cent, to Rs 1,41,274 per 10 grams, []

15 Jul 2026 3:29 pm
Jammu Kashmir HC Quashes PSA Detention of Alleged Illegal Miner, Says Sand Extraction Offence is Not Public Order Threat

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the preventive detention of an Anantnag resident booked under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA) for alleged repeated illegal sand extraction, holding that violations of mining laws and related criminal offences, however serious, do not by themselves constitute activities prejudicial to the []

15 Jul 2026 3:16 pm
Jammu Kashmir High Court Nominates 40 Judicial Officers for Civil Judges Training Programme

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has officially nominated forty judicial officers from the 2020 batch to participate in an upcoming Pre-Appointment Induction Training Programme for Civil Judges (Junior Division). According to an official order issued by the Office of the Registrar General at Srinagar under order number 1050 of 2026/RG, the []

15 Jul 2026 10:00 am
FDA Shuts Two Paneer Manufacturing Units in South Kashmir Over Food Safety Violations

SRINAGAR: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu and Kashmir, has ordered the immediate closure of two paneer manufacturing units in south Kashmirs Pulwama district after inspections revealed serious violations of food safety and hygiene regulations, officials said. The action was taken following a specific complaint, which led a team of Food Safety Officers to []

15 Jul 2026 9:46 am
Former Sarpanch Killed After Boulder Hits Car on Jammu-Srinagar Highway

SRINAGAR: A former sarpanch was killed after a boulder rolled down a hillside and struck his car on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district on Wednesday, police said. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Iqbal Tantray, former sarpanch of Seri village in Ramban district. According to police, the incident occurred near Trishul Morh while []

15 Jul 2026 9:29 am
Amarnath Yatra: 14th Batch of 6,251 Pilgrims Departs for Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The 14th batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu in the early hours of Wednesday, with 6,251 devotees departing for the twin base camps of Baltal and Pahalgam under multi-layer security arrangements. According to the Joint Police Control Room (JPCR), 2,985 pilgrims proceeded via the shorter Baltal route, []

15 Jul 2026 9:00 am
Militant Hideout Busted in Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A joint search operation by security forces led to the busting of a militant hideout in Garha, Sawjian sector of Mandi tehsil in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, an official said on Wednesday. Officials said that during the operation, forces recovered 246 rounds of PIKA rifle ammunition that were hidden inside the hideout. []

15 Jul 2026 8:46 am
Mistaken identity: Family takes wrong body for cremation, missing youth calls to say hes alive

Body returned to GMC mortuary after missing man contacts relatives; police restart identification process

15 Jul 2026 12:19 am
Only 2,300 Apply for Hajj-2027 Against 8,000-Seat Quota in J&K

Haj Committee appeals to eligible pilgrims to apply before July 20 as response remains far below expectations

14 Jul 2026 11:28 pm
J&K Records Flurry of Cloudbursts, 15 Incidents in First 14 Days of July

Flash floods, landslides and mudslides wreak havoc across several districts as experts warn of rising climate vulnerability in the Himalayas

14 Jul 2026 10:39 pm
Jammu Kashmir Govt Declares Leprosy a Notifiable Disease, Mandatory Reporting Ordered Across UT

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has declared leprosy a notifiable disease across the Union Territory with immediate effect, making it mandatory for all government and private healthcare institutions to report every diagnosed case to the designated health authorities. The decision, approved on the orders of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, was notified by the Health []

14 Jul 2026 10:01 pm
Srinagar Hosts Indian Soft Tennis Teams National Camp Ahead of 2026 Asian Games

Month-long training camp at Gindun Sports Stadium to prepare national squad for Japan Asiad

14 Jul 2026 9:54 pm
Jammu Kashmir High Court Reconstitutes Existing Committees of Judges

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has issued Order No. 1067 of 2026/RG, announcing the comprehensive reconstitution of the Honourable Judges Committees as part of a significant administrative overhaul. The extensive restructuring has been authorised by the Honourable Chief Justice (A) of the High Court, who also reserves the power to assign []

14 Jul 2026 9:39 pm
Jammu Kashmir Govt Reshuffles Agriculture Production Department, Assigns New Charges

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a fresh administrative reshuffle in the Agriculture Production Department, assigning new charges to officers with immediate effect in the interest of administration. According to Government Order No. 318-JK (APD) of 2026, dated July 14, 2026, a total of 27 high-ranking officers have been given new postings and []

14 Jul 2026 9:18 pm
FDA Steps Up Food Safety Checks in Srinagar, Gulmarg; 44 Samples Sent for Testing

12 food business operators fined Rs 17,000 for hygiene violations during special inspection drive

14 Jul 2026 9:02 pm
Jammu Kashmir: Govt Releases Draft Engineering Recruitment Rules, Invites Objections

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmirs Jal Shakti Department has formally issued a public notice inviting objections to the proposed draft of the Jammu and Kashmir Engineering (Gazetted) Service Recruitment Rules. Issued on July 13, 2026 by Hitesh Gupta, Additional Secretary to the Government, the notification gives all concerned stakeholders a strict seven-day window []

14 Jul 2026 8:58 pm
Mehbooba Mufti, PDP Leaders Mourn Demise of NC Veteran Dr Mustafa Kamal

Party calls former minister's death a major loss to J&K politics, extends condolences to Abdullah family

14 Jul 2026 8:44 pm
57 Drinking Water Schemes Still Defunct After Pahalgam Cloudburst

SRINAGAR: More than two-thirds of the drinking water supply schemes damaged by the recent cloudburst in the Awoora-Pahalgam belt continue to remain defunct, leaving thousands of consumers across south Kashmir dependent on water tankers as authorities struggle to restore the flood-ravaged infrastructure. The cloudburst and the ensuing flash floods crippled 79 drinking water supply schemes []

14 Jul 2026 5:04 pm
HC Quashes PIT-NDPS Detention, Raps Authorities Over Four-Month Delay

Court says authorities failed to explain four-month gap between police dossier and detention order, rendering preventive detention illegal

14 Jul 2026 5:01 pm
MP Aga Ruhullah Dismisses Speculation Over Launching New Political Party

SRINAGAR: National Conference Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday dismissed speculation about floating a new political party, saying the media appeared more eager than him to see such a development. Speaking to reporters in Budgam, Ruhullah said he has not formed any party yet. It is the media that seems more desirous []

14 Jul 2026 4:45 pm
Police Attach Properties Worth Nearly Rs 1 Crore in Kulgam Narcotics Case

SRINAGAR: Authorities have attached immovable properties worth nearly Rs 1 crore belonging to two accused in a 2021 narcotics case in south Kashmirs Kulgam district, in a continuing crackdown on assets allegedly linked to drug trafficking. The attached properties comprise two residential houses owned by Javid Ahmad Dar and Parvez Ahmad Dar, both residents of []

14 Jul 2026 4:36 pm
India Lodges Strong Protest with Iran After Attacks on Vessels Carrying Indian Seafarers in Strait of Hormuz

SRINAGAR: India on Tuesday lodged a strong protest with Iran over attacks on two commercial vessels carrying Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz, condemning the violence and calling for an immediate end to attacks on commercial shipping in the strategic waterway. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it was deeply []

14 Jul 2026 4:19 pm
Jammu Kashmir Court Seeks Crime Branch Records in Alleged Rs 550 Crore Vaishno Devi Silver Scam, Questions Delay in FIR

SRINAGAR: A Jammu court has sought the complete records from the Jammu Kashmir Police Crime Branch in connection with allegations that nearly 20 tonnes of silver offerings worth an estimated Rs 550 crore made by devotees at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine were either adulterated, substituted or misappropriated, directing the investigating officer to appear []

14 Jul 2026 3:39 pm
Six Trucks Carrying Illegally Extracted Sand Intercepted in Ganderbal

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Tuesday intercepted six trucks allegedly transporting illegally extracted sand in the Sonamarg area and initiated legal action in coordination with the Geology and Mining Department. According to police, the vehicles were intercepted during routine checking and on the basis of specific inputs within the jurisdiction of Police []

14 Jul 2026 3:29 pm
Police Seize Alleged Drug-Linked Property Worth Rs 71.06 Lakh in South Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday attached a residential house worth Rs 71.06 lakh in south Kashmirs Shopian district, alleging that the property was acquired through proceeds of the illegal narcotics trade. According to police, the attached property belongs to Showkat Ahmad Naik, son of Abdul Jabbar Naik, a resident of Saidpora Bala, and []

14 Jul 2026 3:20 pm
Lightning Strike Kills Dozens of Livestock, Injures Three in Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A lightning strike in the early hours of Tuesday killed dozens of livestock and injured three members of a family in the Dhoke Kalkhata area of Ranjati in Surankote, Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, officials said. Officials said the incident occurred in the higher reaches of Dhandidhara, where lightning struck an animal shed belonging []

14 Jul 2026 3:09 pm
Jammu Kashmir: Govt Announces Summer Vacation for Degree Colleges in Kashmir, Winter Zone of Jammu

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced the summer vacation schedule for all Government Degree Colleges falling under the Kashmir Division and the Winter Zone of Jammu Division. According to Government Order No. 234-JK(HE) of 2026, issued by the Higher Education Department, Civil Secretariat, all Government Degree Colleges in the Kashmir Division and the []

14 Jul 2026 2:56 pm
Amarnath Yatra: 13th Batch of 5,335 Pilgrims Departs Jammu Under Tight Security

SRINAGAR: The 13th batch of 5,335 pilgrims undertaking the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu during the early hours of Tuesday under multi-layer security arrangements, taking the total number of devotees who have departed for the Kashmir Valley to 93,036. According to the Joint Police Control Room []

14 Jul 2026 10:00 am
Machine Operator Killed After Excavator Plunges Into Gorge in Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: A machine operator was killed after the excavator he was operating for a road construction project skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmirs Ramban district on Monday evening, officials said. The accident occurred in the Gajpath Qillah area under the jurisdiction of Chanderkote Police Station. Police said []

14 Jul 2026 9:39 am
US Launches Third Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran as Hormuz Tensions Escalate

SRINAGAR: The United States launched a third consecutive night of military strikes against Iran early Tuesday (local time Monday), targeting Iranian military infrastructure as tensions intensified over the Strait of Hormuz and the security of commercial shipping through the strategic waterway. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the latest operation began at 4:45 p.m. ET []

14 Jul 2026 9:21 am
Bodies of 15 Indians Killed in Vietnam Speedboat Tragedy Brought Home

SRINAGAR: The mortal remains of the 15 Indian tourists who lost their lives in the speedboat accident off Vietnams Phu Quoc Island have been brought back to India, the Indian Embassy in Vietnam said on Monday. According to the embassy, the bodies were flown from Ho Chi Minh City to Mumbai aboard a Vietnam Airlines []

14 Jul 2026 8:41 am
NC Pays Tribute to 1931 Martyrs at Party Office Amid Restrictions

Party leaders prevented from visiting Naqshband Sahib graveyard; commemorative function held at Nawa-e-Subha as Omar Abdullah questions curbs and Centre's normalcy claims

14 Jul 2026 12:36 am
Army Man from J&K Killed in Nagaland IED Blast, Four Injured

Army Man from J&K Killed in Nagaland IED Blast, Four Injured

14 Jul 2026 12:18 am
Policeman Dies After Falling Unconscious During Duty in South Kashmir

Policeman Dies After Falling Unconscious During Duty in South Kashmir

13 Jul 2026 11:17 pm
Jammu Records Highest Temperature, Gulmarg Stays Coolest in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Most parts of Jammu and Kashmir remained dry on Monday, with day temperatures hovering close to normal across the Union Territory, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The MeT department said that no rainfall was recorded at most weather stations between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, while only Gulmarg received 1.6 mm of []

13 Jul 2026 10:35 pm
Army GOC Reviews Operational Readiness Along LoC in Rajouri-Poonch Sector

Visits forward locations of Ace of Spades Division and CIF Romeo, lauds troops for vigilance, professionalism and preparedness for future warfare

13 Jul 2026 10:32 pm
Jammu Kashmir Govt Notifies Tenancy Rules to Codify Landlord-tenant Relations

SRINAGAR: In a significant move, the authorities have notified the Jammu and Kashmir Tenancy Rules, 2026, unveiling a comprehensive framework for landlord-tenant relations across the Union Territory. The Rules, issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department, will facilitate implementation of the Jammu Kashmir Tenancy Act passed by the Assembly. On April 15, 2026, the []

13 Jul 2026 10:25 pm
Ladakh to Expand Autonomous Hill Councils to All Seven Districts, UT-Level Governing Body Also Planned

Administration says new councils will enjoy full powers on par with Leh and Kargil; customised Article 371 framework proposed to create a Union Territory-level institution with legislative, executive and financial authority

13 Jul 2026 10:03 pm
Ladakh Admin Orders Transfer, Adjustment of Engineers

SRINAGAR: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh on Monday ordered a major administrative reshuffle in the Public Works (R and B) Department and the Public Health Engineering/Irrigation and Flood Control (PHE/I and FC) Department, transferring, posting and assigning additional charge to dozens of engineers with immediate effect to strengthen administrative efficiency and support []

13 Jul 2026 9:50 pm
Srinagar-Jammu Highway: Traffic Advisory For Tomorrow

Revised cut-off timings issued for NH-44, Mughal Road, SSG Road and Kishtwar-Sinthan route; commuters advised to avoid night travel

13 Jul 2026 9:44 pm
Head-On Crash on Jammu-Poonch Highway Leaves Two Injured

Head-On Crash on Jammu-Poonch Highway Leaves Two Injured

13 Jul 2026 9:38 pm
Jammu Kashmir Govt Assigns Additional Charge to Two Finance Officers

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday assigned additional charge to two senior finance officers with immediate effect in the interest of administration. According to Government Order No. 239-F of 2026, dated July 13, 2026, issued by the Finance Department, Romesh Singh, Director Finance, Transport Department, has been assigned the additional charge of Director []

13 Jul 2026 9:28 pm