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SRINAGAR: A man lost his life after accidentally falling into a nallah in Uri area of North Kashmirs Baramulla district on Sunday. An official said that the deceased has been identified as Zaheer Ahmed Sheikh, son of Din Mohammad Sheikh, a resident of Jabla. He said the man accidentally slipped into a Jabla nallah while []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Indias recent cricketing achievements, highlighting both the national teams victory in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup and Jammu and Kashmirs maiden Ranji Trophy win, describing the latter as a historic milestone with far-reaching impact on youth in the region. Addressing the 132nd edition of his monthly []

SRINAGAR: The United States-Iran war has deepened into its second month with intensifying strikes across the Middle East, mounting battlefield losses and rising global concern, even as diplomatic efforts attempt to prevent a wider escalation. Iran has continued its retaliation against US and Israeli strikes launched on February 28, expanding the conflict beyond direct exchanges []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Nursing Council, in collaboration with the erstwhile JK Paramedical Council, on Sunday successfully conducted diploma examinations in nursing and allied healthcare streams across the Union Territory, witnessing participation of 18,040 candidates. According to the details, the examinations were held at 31 centres across Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, including 17 centres []

SRINAGAR: The Government of India on Sunday said it is maintaining continuous oversight and implementing preparedness measures across energy, shipping and citizen safety sectors amid the evolving situation in West Asia, including the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In an official update, the government said all refineries are operating at high capacity with []

SRINAGAR: A Sub-Inspector lost his life after falling unconscious while on duty at Battalion Headquarters Kehribal in Mattan area of South Kashmir Anantnag district on Sunday. An official said that the deceased has been identified as 58-year-old, Ranjeet Singh, son of Awtar Singh, a resident of Kadyal, RS Pora Jammu. He said the officer suddenly []

SRINAGAR: Officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS), Batch 2013, have submitted a formal representation to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting prolonged career stagnation and seeking immediate policy intervention to address delays in promotions. In their submission, the officers stated that they have completed over 13 years in the Junior []

SRINAGAR: A rare show of unity marked proceedings in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly as members across party lines strongly condemned the recent assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah and demanded a high-level judicial probe into what was widely described as a serious security failure. They spoke at length in a debate on the assassination []

SRINAGAR: Police in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district have seized six vehicles involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals during enforcement drives conducted in the jurisdictions of Police Stations Safapora, Lar and Gund. Police said the vehicles were found operating without valid authorisation and in violation of prescribed mining norms. Acting on the violations, police []

SRINAGAR: The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), under the Union Ministry of AYUSH, has approved a proposal worth Rs 53 lakh for establishing 100 School Herbal Gardens across the Jammu Division to strengthen awareness and conservation of medicinal plants. The project envisages setting up herbal gardens in selected schools across all districts of the division, []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Sunday inaugurated the Tulip Garden at MCRS Sagam, SKUAST-K, during his visit to the Centre of Excellence for Tulip and Temperate Bulb Production. The Minister was accompanied by MLA Dooru, Ghulam Ahmad Mir, along with senior officials, []

SRINAGAR: Indias agricultural and food exports worth $11.8 billion, accounting for nearly 22 per cent of the countrys total agri-food exports in 2025, face disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Key commodities affected include Basmati rice, buffalo meat, dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said private schools cannot increase or collect fees without prior approval, asserting that strict regulations are in place to check arbitrary hikes and profiteering in the education sector. Replying to a query in the Legislative Assembly, the government said provisions under the Jammu and Kashmir School Education []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that the Jammu Marathon reflects the profound transformation Jammu and Kashmir has undergone since 2019, asserting that peace, prosperity and enabling conditions have positioned the Union Territory as a destination for world-class sporting and tourism events. Speaking at the felicitation ceremony of the Jammu Marathon held at []

SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir has emerged as a growing hub for entrepreneurial activity, with 1,446 startups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as of January 31, 2026, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday. The information, provided by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada, highlights a []

SRINAGAR: A massive rush of tourists was witnessed on Sunday at the Gulmarg Gondola, with long queues reported at ticket counters and boarding points as visitors thronged the popular destination following fresh snowfall. Hundreds of tourists were seen standing in extended lines for hours to access the cable car service, one of the highest in []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Rural Development has released over Rs 1,447 crore to Jammu Kashmir under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for the current financial year, including Rs 1,272.65 crore for wages and Rs 174.57 crore for material and administrative components, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday. The funds []

SRINAGAR: Vehicular movement on BandiporaGurez road has been suspended as a precautionary measure following fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Bandipora district, including Gurez and Tulail. The suspension comes amid ongoing weather activity, with snow continuing to accumulate in upper areas, raising concerns over road safety and slippery conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) []

SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall was recorded in the higher reaches of north Kashmir on Sunday, with Tulail Valley in Bandipora district receiving around four inches of accumulation so far, officials said. The snowfall led to a noticeable dip in temperatures across the region, marking a sudden shift in weather conditions after relatively stable days. Officials said []

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned of an emerging global petrol and diesel crisis triggered by ongoing conflicts in key energy-producing regions, even as he asserted that India is well-prepared to face the challenge. Speaking during the 132nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said the global situation remains volatile, with []

by Suhail Gaznavi Medical negligence and inflated drug pricing are eroding public trust in Indias healthcare system, highlighting the urgent need for regulation, ethical accountability, and affordable access to essential medicines. Healthcare is meant to protect life, not exploit vulnerability. Yet medical negligence and the unchecked pricing of medicines are emerging as serious threats to []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmirs dairy sector is expanding at a steady pace, with milk production climbing from 25.94 lakh tonnes in 2020-21 to 29.74 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, a rise of nearly 15 per cent over four years, according to official data placed before Parliament early this month. The union territory also ranks among Indias []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday flagged off and participated in the first-ever international marathon held in Jammu, marking a significant initiative to promote sports culture and tourism in the region. The marathon commenced from Maulana Azad Stadium and saw enthusiastic participation from athletes, fitness enthusiasts, international runners, and locals from across Jammu and []

SRINAGAR: More than one crore Indian nationals are currently residing in West Asian and Gulf countries, the Ministry of External Affairs informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. The ongoing conflict in the region has disrupted travel, with airspace closures and flight cancellations affecting Indian tourists, students, pilgrims, and other visitors. The ministry reported that the []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called upon entrepreneurs and eminent personalities from diverse fields to channel their efforts towards strengthening key sectors in Jammu and Kashmir, making them more resilient and people-centric. Speaking at the Big Impact Awards 2026 organised by 92.7 Big FM in Jammu and Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor said entrepreneurs []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted to examine and rationalise the reservation policy has submitted its report, which is currently under consideration of the competent authority. Replying to a question raised by MLA Budgam Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi, the government said the panel has []

SRINAGAR: The government on Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that significant funds have been sanctioned and utilised for major repair works in schools across Jammu Kashmir under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme over the past two years, with further allocations made for the financial year. Replying to an unstarred question by MLA Peerzada Feroze Ahmad, the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday ruled out any proposal under consideration to grant a 50 per cent fare concession specifically in Smart Bus services, saying the existing concessions for students are already in place under notified rules. Replying to an unstarred question (A.Q No. 1523) tabled by MLA Sheikh Ahsan Ahmad, the []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has informed that scheduled shutdowns of multiple 33 KV and 32 KV transmission lines will be carried out across various parts of Kashmir, resulting in temporary power supply disruptions in several areas on different dates in March and April 2026. According to the official []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is set for a major higher education transformation with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo directing that at least 90 percent of faculty vacancies across universities and colleges be filled by August this year, underscoring urgent strengthening of teaching capacity across the Union Territory. The directive was issued during a high-level review of []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday called for strict adherence to procedural rules governing the length of questions during the Question Hour, emphasizing that they must not exceed 150 words. The observation came after MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia raised a Point of Order regarding the length of questions being []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has laid down clear rules governing the admissibility of charge allowance for government employees holding additional charge of identical or equivalent posts. The clarification comes amid repeated references from various departments seeking guidance on whether officials assigned additional responsibilities alongside their primary duties are entitled to extra remuneration. []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Minister Sakeena Itoo on Saturday said the government is firmly committed to eradicating drug abuse across the Union Territory. Replying to a question by MLA Iftikhar Ahmad in the Legislative Assembly regarding drug de-addiction centres, the Minister said two de-addiction facilities are currently functional in Rajouri district []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today passed three important Bills through voice vote, marking a significant step towards governance reforms, social equity and strengthening of the judicial framework in Jammu and Kashmir. The Bills were moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and were subsequently put to vote by Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, who []

SRINAGAR: The government on Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that a Rs 4.66 crore Water Supply Scheme (WSS) under AMRUT 2.0 has been launched to augment potable water supply in Magam and adjoining areas of central Kashmirs Budgam district. Replying to a calling attention by MLA Shafi Ahmad Wani, Minister Javed Ahmad Rana said the []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary informed the Legislative Assembly that Rs 27.245 lakh has been provided as relief to fire-affected families in Eidgah constituency during the 202425 and 202526 financial years. Replying to a calling attention by MLA Mubarik Gul, he said 14 fire incidents were reported in the constituency over the past two []

SRINAGAR: The District Administration Ganderbal has issued an advisory warning of a possible avalanche threat in the district over the next 24 hours. According to the forecast, a medium-level avalanche risk is likely above 2,400 metres, prompting authorities to urge heightened caution. People have been advised to avoid vulnerable areas, including higher reaches, snow-covered slopes []

SRINAGAR: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday announced that Jammu and Kashmir will soon have its first government homeopathy college, to be set up in the Rajbagh area of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir is set to achieve a major milestone! J&K to get its first Government Homeopathy College in #Kathuas []

SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday trapped a Public Health Engineering (PHE) Mechanical Engineer while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 12,000 in Awantipora area of south Kashmirs Pulwama district, officials said. The accused officer has been identified as Manzoor Ahmad Dar. The action followed a complaint alleging that the official had demanded illegal []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Waheed Para on Saturday expressed concern over the security arrangements for political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir, alleging that the government is adopting a selective approach. Speaking to Kashmir Life, Para said that efforts to evict former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti from her residence were unjustified, stressing that security []

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted a spell of cloudy weather with intermittent rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days. Director MET Centre Srinagar Mukhtar Ahmad told Kashmir Life that from March 28 to 30, skies will remain generally cloudy, with light to moderate rain in the plains and snowfall []

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a remarkable improvement in child health indicators, with the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) at 14 per 1,000 live births and the Under-5 Mortality Rate (U5MR) at 15 per 1,000, according to the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) report of 2023. The Union Territorys performance is well below the national []

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday finalised arrangements for Jammus first-ever international marathon, scheduled for March 29, with directions to ensure global-standard execution. At a high-level meeting attended by senior officials, Dulloo stressed flawless coordination across departments, calling for comprehensive preparedness in areas such as traffic management, route safety, medical support and volunteer deployment. []

SRINAGAR: As many as 149 prosecutions have been launched in Jammu and Kashmir over the past two years for violations involving spurious and substandard pesticides, with authorities recovering Rs 3.50 lakh in fines till December 2025, according to official data, highlighting intensified enforcement in the horticulture sector. The action follows extensive inspections and sample testing []

SRINAGAR: As many as 41 workers associated with the Power Development Department (PDD) lost their lives in electrical accidents across Jammu and Kashmir in 2025, exposing the scale of risk faced by frontline electricity staff and raising concerns over safety preparedness. Official data shows that the fatalities include 20 regular PDD employees and 21 workers []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that more than 4,700 houses have been constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas YojanaGramin (PMAY-G), while a majority of identified landless beneficiaries are yet to receive land for housing. Replying to a starred question, the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj said []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that relief provided to fire victims is governed by centrally notified norms, and any revision in compensation falls within the domain of the Government of India. The information was placed before the House in response to a starred question raised by MLA Ali []

SRINAGAR: The Health and Medical Education Department on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that measures are underway to strengthen infrastructure and patient care at Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh (SMGS) Hospital, Jammu, including an MRI facility, additional manpower, and a multi-level parking system. Replying to a question by MLA Yudhvir Sethi, Health Minister Sakina Itoo said []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said that the rehabilitation process of Dal dwellers to Rakh-i-Arth Housing Colony, Bemina, has been halted due to multiple impediments, including an ongoing investigation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). Replying to a question in the Legislative Assembly tabled by MLA Budgam Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi, the government []