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SRINAGAR: Nine persons were injured after a Xylo SUV overturned on a slippery stretch of road in the Hayan area of Kangan in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Sunday. Officials said the vehicle (JK02CS-7581) was on its way from Srinagar to Ladakh when the driver allegedly lost control, causing it to skid off the road []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved a Rs 19.61 crore project to develop a sewerage network in several areas of Srinagar, aiming to strengthen sanitation infrastructure and improve wastewater management, the Office of the Chief Minister said on Saturday. According to a post by the Office of the Chief Minister on X, the []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday launched the Jammu and Kashmir chapter of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan, a 100-week nationwide anti-drug campaign aimed at mobilising youth against substance abuse, and announced that a new rehabilitation scheme for drug abuse victims will soon be rolled out in the Union Territory. []

SRINAGAR: A major landslide has hit the Sarouti Jabran area of Mendhar in Poonch district, damaging a government school and several residential houses, while triggering ground subsidence that has left residents fearing further destruction. The landslide caused portions of land to cave in, with large cracks appearing in several houses. Residents said the incident has []

SRINAGAR: A cloudburst triggered a flash flood in the Safapora area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Sunday, inundating houses, shops, orchards and roads, causing widespread disruption. The sudden surge of water entered several residential houses and commercial establishments, damaging household belongings and affecting normal life in the area, reports said. Several orchards were also []

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SRINAGAR: A two-year-old girl died in a tragic household accident in Sadoora area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district after a stack of bedding kept on top of a wardrobe fell on her, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Anaya Ishfaq, daughter of Ishfaq Ahmad Kumar, a resident of Sadoora. Officials said the bedding []

Parenting influences childrens development; extreme control may harm mental health balance and understanding, fostering growth. Batool Andrabi writes about toxic parenting in Kashmir Parenting styles encompass attitudes, parents emotions towards child-rearing, and overall behaviour towards children. Researchers assert that an overly controlling approach can significantly impact a childs psychological development. Many experts see the toxic []

by Meraj Zargar Late Abdul Khaliq Tak Zainagiri was a visionary Kashmiri social reformer, government official, and Sahitya Akademi Award-winning linguist who founded the Jammu & Kashmir Yateem Trust to serve orphans and the underprivileged. Among the countless distinctions that human beings have sought throughout history, like wealth, power, knowledge, fame, and status, none has []

SRINAGAR: A fresh batch of 3,886 pilgrims departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu early Sunday for the annual Amarnath Yatra after authorities partially restored traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which had remained closed for two days due to heavy rain-triggered damage. Officials said the 25th batch, comprising pilgrims bound for the []

SRINAGAR : US President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that Middle East allies have outlined the framework of a deal aimed at ending the five-month-old war with Iran, saying he would, for now, refrain from ordering fresh military strikes against Tehran. In a post on his social media platform, Trump said the proposed agreement would []

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the schedule for NEET-UG 2026 counselling, with the first round of admissions under the All India Quota (AIQ) set to begin on August 4. The academic session for MBBS and other undergraduate medical courses will commence on September 8. According to the schedule, the first round of AIQ []

SRINAGAR: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has expressed concern over any further US military escalation against Iran during a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, as Washington considers additional military action in the region, AP reported. According to a person familiar with the discussion, the Saudi leader sought details about the possible options []

SRINAGAR: US embassies across several Middle Eastern countries on Saturday advised American citizens to avoid non-essential travel, exercise heightened vigilance and be prepared for possible departures, citing the potential for unforeseen escalation in the conflict with Iran. In a security alert, the US Embassy in Jordan warned that Americans in the region should be prepared []

SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that the United States would hit Iran very hard, amid media reports that his administration is considering a fresh round of military strikes that could begin as early as this weekend and potentially target the countrys energy infrastructure. Speaking during a cabinet meeting at the Camp David []

SRINAGAR: A cloudburst near Mina-2 in Minamarg, in Ladakhs Drass sector, triggered flash floods and landslides on Friday evening, affecting four temporary shelters of Bakerwal families and forcing the temporary suspension of traffic on the Drass-Srinagar National Highway, officials said. Police said around 20 members of Bakerwal families living in temporary shelters (deras) opposite Police []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmirs rising mixed martial arts (MMA) sensation Owais Yaqoob is all set to take on the toughest challenge of his professional career when he locks horns with undefeated Bulgarian fighter Delyan Georgiev at BRAVE Combat Federation 107 in Burgas, Bulgaria, on Saturday night. The highly anticipated 68-kilogram catchweight contest at Arena Burgas []

SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) is set to establish a 50-kW agrivoltaics research pilot at its Shalimar campus in collaboration with the Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), in a move aimed at testing how agricultural production and solar power generation can coexist on the same []

SRINAGAR: Banks operating in Jammu and Kashmir disbursed Rs 84,384 crore to 19.37 lakh beneficiaries during 2025-26, exceeding the annual credit target by 8 per cent, even as the government raised concerns over the Union Territorys low credit-deposit ratio and weak lending in some key sectors. The figures were reviewed at the 19th meeting of []

SRINAGAR: Northern Railway on Saturday operated three special trains in Jammu and Kashmir, transporting around 2,200 passengers stranded due to the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) for more than 24 hours. Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu, Uchit Singhal said two special trains were operated between Budgam and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) Railway []

SRINAGAR: The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu and Kashmir State Centre (IEI-JKSC), on Saturday held a panel discussion on strengthening Srinagars urban drainage infrastructure, with experts calling for integrated planning, climate-resilient infrastructure and improved institutional coordination to tackle flooding and waterlogging. The organisers said the recommendations emerging from the deliberations would be compiled into a []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, on Saturday disbursed more than Rs 30.66 lakh in labour compensation to beneficiaries in two separate cases under Section 4 of the Employees Compensation Act, reaffirming the district administrations commitment to protecting workers rights and welfare. The compensation cheques, amounting to Rs 15,37,704 and Rs 15,28,875, were handed over []

SRINAGAR: Intermittent spells of rain and thundershowers are expected across Jammu and Kashmir until August 7, with heavy showers likely in parts of the Jammu region and a continued risk of cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides in vulnerable hilly areas, according to the latest weather forecast. The forecast indicates that while rain and thunderstorms are []

SRINAGAR: More than 100 buyers, exporters, traders and business representatives from Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country participated in a BuyerSeller Meet here on Friday aimed at creating direct market linkages between Ladakhs Pashmina growers and the wider industry. The event, organised by the Cooperatives Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh []

SRINAGAR: A seven-year-old student was killed after being struck by a landslide inside the premises of a private school in the Mawer area of Handwara on Saturday, officials said. Officials said the deceased has been identified as Rehan Ahmad Dar (7), son of Reyaz Ahmad Dar, a resident of Khudi Mawer and a student of []

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Defence has sanctioned the transfer of 147 kanals and 11 marlas of land at Rakh Bahu, adjoining the University of Jammus main campus, to the Jammu and Kashmir administration, paving the way for a major expansion of the universitys academic and infrastructure facilities. The land, which has remained under Army occupation []

SRINAGAR: At least two incidents of cattle being electrocuted have been reported from Khimber area of Srinagar, with villagers alleging that negligence by the Power Development Department (PDD) has put grazing cattle at risk. The latest incident took place on Saturday morning in Tukray Bagh, Khimber, along the road leading to Takiya Sang Rishi, where []

SRINAGAR: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Saturday called for an impartial and transparent investigation into the killing of two non-local workers in Kulgam, while questioning why such attacks appear to coincide with renewed demands for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs statehood. Addressing reporters, Abdullah said the facts surrounding the incident were yet to []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over compassionate appointment letters to the family members of two Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty, reaffirming the administrations commitment to supporting the families of fallen security personnel. At Lok Bhavan, the Lieutenant Governor presented an appointment letter []

SRINAGAR: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has approved the Ladakh Sports Policy 2026, introducing monthly scholarships, one-time cash incentives and financial support aimed at helping athletes pursue competitive sports without economic constraints. Delighted to approve the landmark New Sports Policy 2026 a progress & futuristic framework to ensure financial sustenance of our young []

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday strongly condemned the killing of two migrant workers in Kulgam, describing the incident as a serious security lapse and calling for a thorough investigation into the attack. Speaking to reporters, Mehbooba said she had no words to condemn the killings and expressed shock over the []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level security review meeting in Srinagar on Saturday to assess the overall security situation across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dullo, DGP Nalin Prabhat, Principal Secretary Home Chandraker Bharti, Special DG Coordination PHQ S.J.M. Gillani, ADGP CID Nitish Kumar, Commissioner/Secretary GAD Shri []

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet in connection with the alleged embezzlement of approximately Rs 3.11 crore from the Central Co-operative Bank, Baramulla, accusing a retired branch manager and a cashier-cum-clerk of fraud, forgery and criminal conspiracy. According to a statement issued by []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained closed to traffic on Saturday morning as restoration work continued in the Ladha-Samroli stretch of Udhampur district following heavy rainfall, disrupting civilian movement and halting the Shri Amarnath Yatra convoy, officials said. According to the Traffic Polices 4:00 a.m. update, the road surface in the affected stretch has []

SRINAGAR: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Saturday launched Bharatgas Lite ZIP, its premium Free Trade LPG service, in Srinagar, offering instant LPG connections and cylinder delivery within four hours. The service was launched at New Pamposh Enterprises, Soura, and inaugurated by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Hazratbal Arslan Hamal in the presence of BPCL []

SRINAGAR: Heavy rains continued to lash several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, while a cloudburst in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district washed away several vehicles, damaged property and led to the closure of the ChatrooKishtwar National Highway. Authorities also ordered the closure of schools in Kishtwar and Doda as a precaution. Officials []

SRINAGAR: A cloudburst struck the Chatroo area of Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district in the early hours of Saturday, washing away several vehicles, damaging property and forcing the closure of the ChatrooKishtwar National Highway, officials said. The cloudburst occurred at around 2.30 a.m., triggering a sudden surge of water and debris that affected parts of []

SRINAGAR: The second non-local worker injured in the militant attack in the Kellam area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district has succumbed to his injuries, taking the death toll to two, officials said on Saturday. According to officials, militants opened fire on two non-local workers in Kellam on Friday evening. One of the victims died at []

SRINAGAR: All government and private schools across Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district will remain closed on Saturday in view of prevailing inclement weather conditions, officials said. The closure was ordered by the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Doda, as a precautionary measure to safeguard students and staff. The decision follows directions issued by the Deputy Commissioner []

SRINAGAR: Several residential houses were inundated in Pahlipora village of south Kashmirs Shopian district on Saturday morning after heavy rainfall triggered severe waterlogging, prompting police and disaster response teams to launch rescue and relief operations, officials said. According to officials, rainwater entered multiple houses, disrupting normal life and causing panic among residents. Police personnel, assisted []

SRINAGAR: Nepal is grappling with its worst communal unrest in recent years after clashes between Hindu and Muslim communities in the countrys southern plains left three people dead, prompting curfews across multiple districts and appeals for peace from the countrys top leadership. Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday made his first major national address since []

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday reiterated his partys commitment to restoring Jammu and Kashmirs statehood and constitutional and democratic rights, asserting that the NC would continue its political struggle until these objectives are achieved. Addressing party workers and supporters, Dr Abdullah said the National Conference had overcome numerous political challenges throughout []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday condemned the militant attack in Kulgam in which a labourer from Chhattisgarh was killed and directed security forces to intensify operations against the attackers. Sinha said he spoke with Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat and senior security officials following the attack and directed the []

SRINAGAR: Two long-pending road projects in Uri and Sopore have been approved and put to tender following recommendations made by Baramulla Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid, the Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) said on Friday. AIP chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said the projects were included in an e-NIT issued by the Office of the Chief []

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday launched 162 new district-level online citizen services on the eUNNAT portal, taking the total number of digital Government-to-Citizen (G2C) services in Jammu and Kashmir to 1,710, while directing departments to remove obsolete compliances and expand access through WhatsApp and Single Sign-On (SSO). The directions were issued during a []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has regularised 11 in-charge engineers in the Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department, including seven as Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil) and four as Executive Engineers (Civil), with retrospective effect from dates ranging from September 2013 to May 2021. The regularisation was sanctioned by the Public Works (R and B) []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer, posting and adjustment of 96 In-charge Assistant Executive Engineers (Mechanical) across the Jal Shakti, Public Works (R and B), Housing and Urban Development and other departments, with immediate effect. The orders were issued through Government Order No. 279-PW(R and B) of 2026, dated 31 July []

SRINAGAR: A non-local worker was killed and another injured after suspected militants opened fire on them in the Kellam area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday evening. Officials said the attackers targeted the two workers while they were in Kellam. Both sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. One []

SRINAGAR: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu and Kashmir, has seized more than 2,500 litres of ghee after four brands were declared unsafe by the National Food Laboratory, Ghaziabad, while a separate action in Srinagar led to the seizure of 2,600 kg of frozen meat over alleged labelling violations and unhygienic storage. The FDA []