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Srinagar: A 35-year-old man was electrocuted to death in the HMT area on the outskirts of Srinagar on Thursday, officials said. An official said that the man suffered an electric shock and was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. The deceased was later identified as Parvaiz Ahmed Parray (35), son of []

Budgam: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir and Head of Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) Dr. Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq, while speaking at a memorial event organised by Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian, headed by Aga Syed Hasan Al-Moosavi Al-Safavi, at Budgam, paid rich tributes to the late Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, describing him as a towering religious and political figure whose life reflected faith, []

Srinagar: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday ordered a major reshuffle of AGMUT cadre officers, transferring and posting several IAS and IPS officers across Union Territories and northeastern states, with Jammu and Kashmir witnessing significant changes. According to an order, senior IAS officer Shahid Iqbal Choudhary (2009 batch) has been transferred from Jammu []

Srinagar: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir has ordered a comprehensive review of all books in government and recognised private schools, besides coaching centres, to ensure that no material containing objectionable content is available on premises. As per Circular No: 2-DSEK of 2026 dated July 06, 2026, a copy which lies with GNS reads that []

Srinagar: Chief Minister today inaugurated the conclave on Sustainable Tourism Planning: Designing Tourism for Tomorrow at SKICC, Srinagar. Addressing the gathering, he emphasized the need to transition towards a sustainable, scientific, long-term, evidence-based and community-centric tourism model across Jammu & Kashmir. Highlighting the 3E framework of Ecology, Equity and Economy, the Chief Minister said it []

Srinagar: Director of Tourism Kashmir, Syed Qamar Sajad, on Wednesday said the government has begun consultations with tourism stakeholders to formulate a long-term strategy for sustainable tourism development while safeguarding the regions fragile natural resources. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a one-day tourism conclave at SKICC, Sajad, said the event marked the beginning []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmir must gradually transition from a volume-driven tourism model to value-based tourism to ensure the sectors long-term sustainability, asserting that tourism without sustainability is an unqualified disaster. Addressing the Conclave on Sustainable Tourism at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre, Omar, said the Union Territory must decide []

Handwara:A 56-year-old headmaster was killed in a road accident here last night, officials said. They said that the accident took place in Younsu Handwara in which a pedestrian, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Lone, a resident of Wahipora was hit by a vehicle. The 56-year-old, who was working as a headmaster, sustained critical injuries in the []

Pulwama: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir Crime Branch, along with the Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), said they have destroyed a consignment of seized narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances at the IGC Lassipora incinerator in Pulwama as part of the ongoing crackdown against drug trafficking and abuse. In a statement , a spokesperson said []

Baramulla: Baramulla Police on Thrusday conducted coordinated searches at multiple locations in the district as part of the investigation into FIR No. 43/2026 registered under Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Section 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Police Station Baramulla. In a handout, the police said that the searches were []

J&K statehood restoration Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the National Conference (NC) would invite all political parties, except those part of the NDA, to the proposed protest at Delhis Jantar Mantar on July 20 for the restoration of statehood. He said that besides the parties in the India bloc, []

Appoints 117 lecturers; launches 2,109 education sector works worth Rs 115 crore Srinagar: In a landmark move in Jammu & Kashmirs education sector, the Government on Wednesday revived appointments to School Lecturer posts, with the Chief Minister handing over appointment letters to 117 newly selected lecturers. These appointments are the first lecturer appointments in the []

Srinagar: In a major policy initiative aimed at further strengthening inclusive governance and ensuring that government welfare schemes reach the most deserving families, the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Wednesday chaired a meeting of Planning, Development & Monitoring Department (PD&MD) to have first hand appraisal of the proposed household-level enumeration of multidimensionally poor families across []

Jammu/Srinagar: The annual Amarnath Yatra is witnessing a huge surge in pilgrim turnout this year, with the number of devotees performing darshan in the first six days increasing by around 28 per cent compared to the previous year. Official figures reveal that 1,42,861 pilgrims had performed darshan till 7:00 PM on Wednesday, against 1,11,975 during []

Ganderbal: Taking cognizance of alleged irregularities in on-spot registration of Amarnath pilgrims, the authorities in Kashmirs Ganderbal district suspended four teachers, officials said on Wednesday. An official spokesman said that the District Administration Ganderbal has taken cognisance of certain irregularities which occurred in connection with the on-spot registration process for Shri Amarnathji Yatra pilgrims at []

Srinagar: A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant identified as Zakir Ganai was killed in South Kashmirs Shopian district following a relentless six-day operation launched by the Army and other security forces, based on a Jammu and Kashmir Police tip-off, officials said Wednesday. In an X post, the Armys Chinar Corps said during the joint search operation being []

Stainless steel best for everyday cooking; cast iron boosts iron intake Srinagar: The utensils used in everyday cooking play a far greater role in health than many people realise. According to public health experts, selecting the right cookware not only preserves the nutritional value of food but also minimises exposure to potentially harmful substances that []

Varsity contingent secures first position in National Youth Parliament Competition SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmir (KU) has secured first position at the National Level in the 17th National Youth Parliament Competition 202425 for Universities and Colleges, organised by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. The University was awarded the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Running Parliamentary Shield and []

Srinagar: Thousands of passengers, including tourists, were stranded on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Wednesday after authorities stopped Jammu-bound vehicles near the Navyug tunnel in Kulgam district. Though traffic authorities did not disclose the reason for the prolonged halt, traffic is usually stopped in the morning on the stretch to facilitate the movement of Amarnath []

Srinagar: In a major relief for economically weaker families, the Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday announced a full fee waiver for students belonging to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families studying in Government Schools and Government Degree Colleges across the Union Territory. According to separate orders issued by the School Education and Higher Education Departments, []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that representatives of civil society have extended support to National Conferences proposed July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi for statehood restoration, saying that all regional parties will also be invited. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, CM Omar, said around 170 representatives from different sections []

Ganderbal: The District Administration Ganderbal has taken cognizance of certain irregularities that occurred during the on-spot registration process for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims at the Manigam Transit Camp. In a handout, the spokesman said that the matter is presently under investigation and appropriate action will be taken against anyone found involved. The administration informed []

DUBAI: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is over but he will allow talks to continue. For me, I think its over, Trump responded when asked about the status of ceasefire. Its just a waste of time dealing with them. He made the comment on the sidelines of the []

Srinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday spoke to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to review the situation arising from heavy rainfall in the Union Territory, officials said. A top official said that Shah took stock of the weather-related situation and assured the Chief Minister of every possible assistance from the Centre []

Srinagar: Police on Wednesday arrested the driver of a vehicle that hit and injured three CRPF personnel deployed for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra near the Taingan Bypass in the Nowgam area of Srinagar, officials said. An official said that the vehicle struck three personnel of D Company, 148 Battalion CRPF at the Taingan []

Anantnag: Anantnag Police apprehended three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) with the help of a Facial Recognition System (FRS) in Sarbal area, officials said. In a handout, the police said that the FRS installed by Anantnag Police for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra generated timely alerts regarding three suspicious individuals while they were passing through []

Srinagar: Former Chairperson of District Development Council Baramulla and wife of PDP co-founder Muzaffar Hussain Baig, Safina Baig on Wednesday joined the National Conference at the party headquarters here. Safina, who was accompanied by her supporters, joined the party in the presence of NC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Minister for Rural []

Shopian: A terrorist affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was killed during the ongoing anti-terror operation in the Shopian area of south Kashmir on Wednesday, police said. In a post on X, Jammu and Kashmir Police, said: You can run but you cant hide! One Lashkar terrorist neutralised by SOG Shopian in a joint operation with []

Kupwara: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against a former Patwari for allegedly tampering with revenue records in Kupwara. In a handout, the CBK said that the chargesheet in FIR No. 33/2021 was filed before the Court of Sub-Judge/Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Kupwara, against Leyaket Ali Khan, []

Shopian: An unidentified body was recovered near the encounter site in Chanapora area of Shopian on Wednesday. Official sources said Fresh gunshots were heard near the encounter site and later an unidentified body was recovered. The identity of the body is being verified. Some arms and ammunition have also been observed from a distance. The []

Anantnag: A residential house was damaged in a fire incident in Shichen area of Dialgam, Anantnag during night hours, officials said. They said that the house belonging to Nazir Ahmad Khan, son of Abdul Gani Khan and resident of Shichen Dialgam, suffered damages in the blaze. Fire tenders reached the spot and doused off the []

JAKARTA:India is moving forward with the mantra of reform, perform and transform, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, as he underlined that the countrys self-reliance is a multiplying force not only for Indonesia but for the entire ASEAN region. Speaking at a diaspora event in Jakarta attended by President Prabowo Subianto and his top []

WASHINGTON:India has extended its lobbying contract with a firm headed by President Donald Trumps former top campaign spokesman and longtime communications adviser Jason Miller, according to filings made public under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. The contract between the Indian Embassy here and Millers SHW Partners LLC was signed on April 24 this year and []

Websites, digital repositories to be examined for objectionable content Directs SOP; heads to be personally responsible Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting with senior officers and reviewed the action taken regarding the circulation of books and literature containing anti-national and separatist content in educational institutions. The meeting was attended by []

Discusses J&K security situation Srinagar: General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of Army Staff on Tuesday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his residence here. He also called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. At CMs residence, General Seth was accompanied by General Officer Commanding (GOC), Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Balbir Singh, along []

Assures support for sectors growth Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday met delegations representing the travel, tourism and business sectors here at the Civil Secretariat and held detailed discussions on issues concerning tourism promotion, business facilitation and the overall growth of the economy in Jammu and Kashmir. A delegation comprising representatives of leading travel []

Over 1.13 lakh devotees perform darshan at holy cave so far Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and directed the senior officials to ensure that devotees are properly registered and well-assisted by officers on the ground. The meeting was attended by Atal []

LG directs immediate relief for affected families Jammu: Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall struck the upper reaches of Thathri town in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district on Tuesday, partially damaging several houses, shops and vehicles. No loss of life has been reported. The latest flash flood is the third such incident in the twin []

No compromise with public safety Srinagar: The Committee on Petitions of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, under the Chairmanship of Peerzada Farooq Ahmad Shah on Tuesday examined the petitions pertaining to the adulteration of essential food commodities in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Action Taken Report thereof. The Committee also []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the roadmap for the revival and operationalisation of the Jammu & Kashmir Overseas Employment Corporation Limited (JKOECL) and reviewed J&Ks overseas recruitment facilitation infrastructure, with a focus on creating a robust institutional framework to connect J&Ks skilled youth with global employment []

Srinagar: Nearly 40 per cent of Srinagars drinking water is being used to irrigate lawns and gardens, prompting the government to push for the reuse of treated wastewater for non-drinking purposes, Housing and Urban Development Department (HUDD) said on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, HUDD Commissioner/Secretary Mandeep Kaur said the government is working to []

MLA Habba Kadal distributes 15 lakh from CDF among 28 fire-hit families SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference State Womens Wing President and MLA Habba Kadal, Shameema Firdous, on Tuesday said that the Omar Abdullah-led government has translated its commitment to public welfare into action through a series of people-centric initiatives aimed at reaching []

Srinagar: Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his residence here on Tuesday. General Seth was accompanied by General Officer Commanding, Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Balbir Singh, along with other senior Army officers. The meeting was held as a courtesy call following General Seths assumption of charge as []

Samba: A family travelling in a car has alleged that unidentified persons opened fire on them near the Samba Court Complex on Tuesday, and abducted a female member during the incident. According to the family, they were being followed by several vehicles before the attackers fired at their car near the court premises. The family []

Srinagar: The search operation to track down two local terrorists of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba entered its fourth day in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district on Tuesday, with security forces resuming combing operations after an overnight pause, officials said. The searches resumed at daybreak after being suspended overnight. The two terrorists were first spotted by surveillance []

Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) to review the progress made in identification and shortlisting of urban infrastructure projects proposed to be taken up under the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) of the Government of India. The meeting attended by Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Municipal Commissioners and []

Jammu: One person was killed and two others were injured on Tuesday after a car fell into a gorge in the Chowki Choura area of Akhnoor in Jammu district. Officials said that the accident occurred on the highway when a car bearing registration number JK11A 4854 skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge. []

Bandipora: The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Tuesday launched a search operation to trace and retrieve the body of a 10-year-old boy who drowned in the Kishanganga River in Gurez area of North Kashmirs Bandipora district. Officials said that the incident occurred on July 6, when Babar Bashir Sheikh, son of Bashir Ahmad Sheikh []

Jammu: A record 8,815 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu on Tuesday as part of the sixth batch of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, marking the highest single-day departure of the pilgrimage season so far. An official said the pilgrims departed under elaborate security arrangements in a convoy of 363 vehicles []

SEATTLE: Folarin Balogun is in the United States starting lineup for Mondays World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium after his red-card suspension was lifted by FIFA in a decision that sparked an uproar across the sport. Baloguns red card was assessed by Brazilian referee Raphael Claus for stepping on an opponents ankle last []