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SRINAGAR: All three Indian seafarers who were previously reported missing following a US military strike on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz have been confirmed dead, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday. It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Sadly, three Indian seafarers []

SRINAGAR: A 25-year-old man from Budgam district was admitted to the Bone and Joint Hospital, Barzulla, on Thursday after sustaining critical injuries in a road accident. The injured has been identified as Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, son of Ali Mohammad Bhat and a resident of the Kichwari area of Budgam district. Hospital sources said he was []

SRINAGAR: A search and rescue operation was launched on Thursday after an individual reportedly drowned in a nallah in the Reshnagri area of south Kashmirs Shopian district. Officials said the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) component Shopian initiated the operation soon after reports emerged that a local resident had drowned. The missing person has been []

SRINAGAR: A fire incident has been reported aboard MT Jalveer, a vessel carrying 20 crew members, near Shinas Port off the coast of Oman, marking the third maritime emergency this week involving ships with Indian seafarers on board. We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off Shinas port of Oman, earlier today . []

SRINAGAR: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a corruption and fraud case against several private individuals, unknown bank officials and public servants in connection with the alleged misappropriation of funds under the Prime Ministers Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) at JK Banks Sumbal branch in north Kashmirs Bandipora district. According to an FIR registered []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has extended the deadline for the Central Assistance scheme aimed at the one-time settlement of families displaced from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) in 1947 and from Chhamb during the wars of 1965 and 1971, pushing the completion date from March 31, 2026 to September 30, 2026. The extension []

SRINAGAR: Police in Ganderbal district on Thursday seized four vehicles, including three tippers and a tractor, for their alleged involvement in the illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals at various locations in the district. According to police, the vehicles were intercepted within the jurisdictions of Police Station Lar, Police Station Gund and Police Post []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Elections, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Thursday said the government is actively pursuing the implementation of weather-based crop insurance schemes to protect farmers against losses, while simultaneously focusing on training and awareness programmes to expose cultivators to the latest agricultural technologies []

SRINAGAR: A government school teacher who had been missing since June 5 while on Census duty was found dead in the Ranbir Canal near the Bathra area on Thursday, reports said. The deceased has been identified as Vikram Chand Sharma, who was posted at Middle School Gurha Jagir. According to officials, personnel of the State []

SRINAGAR: The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on Thursday across the United States, Canada and Mexico, marking the largest edition of the tournament in history with 48 teams competing for footballs biggest prize. The month-long competition, which will conclude with the final on July 19, expands significantly from previous editions that featured 32 teams. A []

SRINAGAR: Budgam MLA Aga Muntazir Mehdi on Thursday urged the Jammu and Kashmir administration to initiate discussions on the long-pending issue of the traditional Muthida Jaloos Ashura route, stating that thousands of devotees were awaiting a decision ahead of Muharram. The administration has rightly begun reviewing preparations for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. However, it is []

SRINAGAR: With dog bite incidents continuing to be reported across urban and rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir, health authorities have intensified awareness efforts on rabies prevention, stressing that timely medical intervention can save lives and help achieve the national goal of Zero Human Deaths from Dog-Mediated Rabies by 2030. The Anti-Rabies Clinic at SMHS []

SRINAGAR: The JammuSrinagar National Highway (NH-44) will remain closed to traffic during night hours in the Ramban sector from June 12 to 17 to facilitate urgent repair and maintenance works. Official sources said the District Administration Ramban has ordered a temporary suspension of traffic on a section of the highway at Nachlana to allow bituminous []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Railways has approved a commercial stoppage of the JammuSrinagar Vande Bharat Express at Anantnag, following a meeting between Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in New Delhi on Wednesday. The decision marks a significant enhancement in railway connectivity for south Kashmir and is expected []

SRINAGAR: Despite an increase in power generation, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are facing peak 250 Megawatts (MWs) deficit during non-solar hours in several blocks. Furthermore, there has been no bilateral advance procurement scheduled. According to the official documents, Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC) in a month ahead RA analysis observations said that the regions []

SRINAGAR: An emotionally charged homecoming unfolded at the historic Martand Sun Temple in Mattan in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Wednesday as a group of overseas Kashmiri Pandits, many of whom have spent the last 36 years away from their homeland, returned to Kashmir under the ongoing Pragaash Heritage Tour. The delegation, comprising Kashmiri Pandits []

SRINAGAR: Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir is progressing swiftly on the path of growth and prosperity, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Wednesday said the Union Territory is witnessing unprecedented peace, rapid infrastructure development and a strong tourism boom under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to reporters after completing his []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a scheduled shutdown of the 33 kV CharangamTap transmission line on June 11, 2026, resulting in a temporary suspension of electricity supply in several areas. According to Chief Engineer (Distribution), KPDCL, the shutdown will be carried out from 9 am to 3 pm to facilitate []

SRINAGAR: India on Wednesday strongly condemned an attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off the coast of Oman on June 10, amid ongoing concerns over maritime security in the region. Three Indian crew members remain missing, while 21 have been rescued. Our statement on the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman []

SRINAGAR: The Directorate General of Audit and Inspections, Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department, has issued stringent directions to all Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs), Financial Advisors, Chief Accounts Officers and Treasury Officers to ensure strict compliance with statutory provisions governing Income Tax TDS and GST-TDS. The directive follows audit findings across various departments in the []

SRINAGAR: A Pakistan Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday shortly after take-off after developing a technical fault, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The military confirmed that all personnel on board were killed in the incident, with no survivors reported. The Mi-17 is a Russian-built medium-lift transport helicopter produced by the []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued Government Order No. 1068-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated June 10, 2026, to constitute a Core Group dedicated to the re-examination and simplification of government processes and procedures within the Union Territory. The initiative, aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and citizen convenience, designates the General Administration Department as []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that advances in immunology and precision medicine must be translated into public health action to strengthen disease prevention, vaccine efficacy and healthcare delivery. He was speaking at the inaugural session of the Annual Conference of the Indian Immunology Society, IMMUNOCON-2026, held at Srinagar and organised by the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday nominated 20 senior JKAS officers as District Mentors to oversee the implementation, monitoring and timely completion of the digitisation of land and revenue records across all districts of the Union Territory. The appointments were made through Government Order No. 1066-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration []

SRINAGAR: The Government has approved a Rs 15.99 crore Water Supply Scheme for Watergam town in north Kashmirs Baramulla district under the Capex Budget 202627, aimed at strengthening drinking water infrastructure and ensuring improved access to safe and reliable potable water for residents. The project is expected to upgrade the existing water supply network, improve []

SRINAGAR: The medical fraternity across Jammu and Kashmir is mourning the demise of noted academician and public health expert Prof. Ghulam Mohammad Dhar, who was remembered on Wednesday for his immense contributions to community medicine, medical education, and public health administration. A condolence meeting was held at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar under the chairmanship []

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed an intra-court appeal filed by a former Kashmir University student seeking a gold medal allegedly awarded to him for securing first position in his postgraduate medical course, holding that the claim was barred by delay and laches and marred by inconsistent pleadings. A Division []

SRINAGAR: At least 11 people have been killed and scores injured in escalating clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoJK), triggering widespread shutdowns, internet blackouts and international concern over alleged human rights abuses in the region. The violence erupted after authorities banned the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a civil society alliance []

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that the Union government will honour its commitment to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters in Anantnag, Abdullah said the Prime Minister had recently conveyed the assurance to Omar Abdullah and expressed []

SRINAGAR: The Supreme Court on Monday restored a dismissed writ petition of a Border Security Force (BSF) constable before the Delhi High Court, holding that the Delhi High Court does possess territorial jurisdiction to hear service matters involving Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) because the Union Government and force headquarters are located in the national []

by Javaid Jawad A reflective critique on declining accountability in education, arguing that TET alone cannot revive professionalism, integrity, and learning standards. The recent landmark judgment of the Supreme Court, making it mandatory for teachers to qualify for the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) or be deemed ineligible to teach, has sent shockwaves through educational circles []

SRINAGAR: Police in awantipora area on Wednesday attached a double-storey residential house worth approximately Rs 1.20 crore belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Pampore as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan. The property, owned by Manzoor Mir alias Mann Tiger of Kadlabal, Pampore, was attached under Section 68-F of the Narcotic []

SRINAGAR: As the Jammu and Kashmir government prepares for a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi seeking the restoration of statehood, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday said all political parties have been invited and appealed to them to join the demonstration. Speaking to reporters during a visit to Bandipora district, Choudhary said []

SRINAGAR: Several parts of Kashmir witnessed hailstorms and heavy rainfall on Tuesday, bringing temporary relief from rising temperatures, while the Meteorological Department forecast a significant change in weather across Jammu and Kashmir from June 11, with thunderstorms, gusty winds and intense showers likely at many places. According to the details, Shopian witnessed an intense hailstorm []

SRINAGAR: Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday visited the upcoming AIIMS Awantipora in south Kashmirs Pulwama district and described the institution as a landmark healthcare project that will significantly improve medical facilities for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. During his visit, the minister reviewed the progress of the prestigious project []

SRINAGAR: Two Army soldiers were killed after sustaining critical injuries in an accidental blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kamalkote, Uri, late on Tuesday evening. The deceased have been identified as Chavan Vikram Balakrishna, resident of Airoli, Maharashtra, and Arjun Jadhav Rajindra, resident of Shahpur in Karad tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra. Officials said []

SRINAGAR: The United States military said on Wednesday it had completed a series of airstrikes on Iranian military infrastructure following the downing of an American helicopter off the coast of Oman, which Washington has attributed to Tehran. US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that American forces carried out precision strikes on Iranian air defence systems, ground []

SRINAGAR: Police in Jammu and Kashmir have seized 11 vehicles, including tippers, tractors and a JCB machine, during separate operations against illegal mining activities in Baramulla and Ganderbal districts, officials said on Tuesday. In Baramulla, police intercepted a JCB machine allegedly engaged in unauthorised extraction of mining material at Dever Yakhmanpora and imposed a fine []

SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran shot down a US military Apache helicopter operating near the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Washington must, of necessity, respond to the incident. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he had been informed that Iranian forces targeted and downed one of our []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir recorded a 36 per cent rainfall deficit in May, pushing the overall precipitation shortfall for the January-May period to 42 per cent and raising concerns over water availability, agriculture and hydropower generation in the coming months, according to data released by Kashmir Weather, an independent weather forecaster. According to details, the []

SRINAGAR: Police in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Tuesday recovered 104 grams of charas-like substance and Rs 25.50 lakh in cash during a raid conducted in the Tulkhan area of Bijbehara, marking a significant breakthrough in an ongoing anti-narcotics operation. Acting on reliable information regarding the concealment of narcotics by a suspected drug peddler, identified []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Cable Car Corporation (JKCCC) has extended the closure of the Gulmarg Gondola indefinitely, two weeks after a major technical malfunction left more than 300 tourists stranded mid-air and triggered a massive rescue operation. In a fresh communique, the corporation stated that the Gondola will remain closed for tourists until further []

SRINAGAR: The government Tuesday said that mother tongue and home language shall be used as the primary medium of instruction in early years in schools of Jammu and Kashmir with gradual bridging to additional languages. It also ordered the school administration to ensure that by the end of Grade II, every child reads age-appropriate text []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday carried out an extensive inspection of several Shia-majority areas of Srinagar to review arrangements for the smooth and peaceful observance of Muharram-ul-Haram. The Deputy Chief Minister visited key religious sites, including the Shrine of Mir Shams-ud-Din Araki (RA) at Zadibal, Imam Bara Zadibal and Imam Bara Hassanabad, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has operationalised an integrated system combining artificial intelligence-based road monitoring with a cold emulsion pothole patching machine worth Rs 1.3 crore to enable scientific and timely repair of damaged roads across Jammu city. The initiative was showcased during a live demonstration organised for the media, highlighting the corporations shift []

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JK Bank to provide a range of banking, credit and insurance benefits to daily-rated workers, contractual employees and other casual workers engaged across government departments. The agreement, described as part of the governments broader push towards inclusive financial empowerment, []

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has informed that a series of planned shutdowns will be carried out on multiple 33 KV transmission lines across north and south Kashmir over the coming days, resulting in temporary disruption of power supply in several areas. According to Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, the shutdown of the []

SRINAGAR: Two minor children died after slipping and falling into the Baba irrigation canal at Goripora village in the Kangan area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Tuesday. The deceased have been identified as Aishiya (4), daughter of Mohammad Amin Lone, and Mohammad Imran (6), son of Mohammad Iqbal Lone, both residents of Goripora, Kangan. []

SRINAGAR: Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday said he will join the National Conferences proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, but emphasised that his primary demand remains the restoration of Article 370, not just statehood. Speaking to reporters in Pulwama, Ruhullah said he would definitely participate but stressed that the struggle should not be []

SRINAGAR: A controversy erupted after a senior BJP functionary from Jammu and Kashmir alleged that he was denied accommodation at a hotel in Maharashtra because of his Kashmiri identity, prompting sharp political reactions from the ruling National Conference (NC) in the Union Territory. Sajid Yousuf Shah, BJPs co-media in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir, claimed that []