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Jammu: One Junior Commissioned Officer and three jawans were injured in an accidental blast during patrolling near LoC in Nowshera area of Rajouri district on Tuesday. Officials said that the explosion occurred while the troops were on a routine patrol along the Line of Control. The injured personnel were immediately evacuated and shifted to a []

Srinagar: Srinagar Police have attached immovable properties worth 1.5 crore belonging to two alleged drug peddlers under the NDPS Act, 1985, as part of the ongoing _Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan_. In a handout, the police said the action targets assets acquired through proceeds of narcotics trafficking to dismantle the financial network of drug []

NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday temporarily restricted access to the Telegram messaging app ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, with the National Testing Agency saying the measure was aimed at tackling cheating rackets and misinformation. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), acting on recommendations made by the National Testing Agency (NTA), has []

Jammu: Senior BJP leader and legislator Ranbir Singh Pathania on Tuesday questioned the National Conferences proposed protest in Delhi over the demand of statehood, saying the issue has already been committed to by Parliament as well as the countrys top leadership. Pathania termed the proposed programme at Jantar Mantar a new drama by the National []

Jammu:One person died and two others were critically injured on Tuesday morning after a motorcycle skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge at Dhana Dohian Sathara. A police official said that the accident occurred around 8:00 am involving motorcycle JK02CJ 6108. The deceased was identified as Mohd Azam, 35, son of Noor []

BRATISLAVA: Slovakia backed Indias bid for permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council as the two countries elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modis landmark visit to the Central European nation. In a joint statement issued after talks between Prime Minister Modi and his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico on []

Military operations terminated on all fronts Tehran to implement only after signing Washington/Islamabad: President Donald Trump has announced that the US and Iran have finalised a deal to end their 107-day war, which triggered a global energy crisis. The peace agreement is scheduled to be signed on June 19 in Switzerland, according to Pakistan Prime []

Hope this will help restore peace, stability in region New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the understanding reached between the United States and Iran to end the conflict in West Asia. In a post on X, the Prime Minister expressed Indias hope that the implementation of this understanding will help restore peace []

UN chief hails it as critical step Dubai: China welcomed on Monday an agreement by the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, commending Pakistan for its mediation efforts. China welcomes the agreement and expresses appreciation for the mediation efforts made by Pakistan, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a news []

Directs depts to ensure seamless power, water, health, sanitation facilities Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements being put in place for the smooth observance of Muharram-2026 across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary; Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Rana, []

Srinagar: The month of Muharram-ul-Haram, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year, is will commence in Jammu and Kashmir from Wednesday, June 17, 2026, announced the Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi, here on Monday. Grand Mufti said that no authentic or credible reports of crescent moon sighting were received from any []

Refuses anticipatory bail to activist New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said that RTI activism has become a new business, while refusing to grant anticipatory bail to an activist and other accused of obstructing a public servant in road construction work. A bench of Justices Sandeep Mehta and Vijay Bishnoi denied bail to RTI []

Calls upon new recruits to uphold integrity, serve people with dedication Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday handed over appointment letters to 132 newly recruited Junior Engineers (Civil) of the Public Works (Roads & Buildings) Department at a function held at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Srinagar. Addressing the appointees and their families, the []

Pahalgam: Former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said the annual Amarnath Yatra should be seen as an opportunity for the people of Kashmir to counter hate, strengthen bonds with the rest of India and showcase the Valleys centuries-old traditions of hospitality and communal harmony. Speaking to reporters here, []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday released the 15th edition of Shri Amarnathji Yatra Guide Book, at Lok Bhavan. He commended the Tourism Federation of Jammu for its continuous endeavors to enhance the pilgrimage tourism experience. He also appreciated the collaborative efforts of the Federation and all associated organizations in ensuring that Shri Amarnathji []

Calls for early detection, timely intervention to save lives Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated the Free Breast Cancer Screening Seva programme here at Civil Secretariat, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at promoting early detection and awareness of breast cancer among women. The initiative, launched by the Airports Authority of India []

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday said it has filed a chargesheet against a Junior Engineer of the J&K Housing Board and his wife for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. In a statement a spokesperson said that the ACB produced a chargesheet in FIR No. 18/2020 []

Srinagar: Two bodies, including that of a 19-year-old girl and a 39-year-old man, were recovered from a power canal in Gund, Ganderbal on Monday, officials said. Officials said that the girl has been identified as Sabreena Bano, 19, daughter of Fazal Rehman Khan, resident of Ramwari Gund. Her body was retrieved from the canal near []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the Jammu and Kashmir governments plan to push for restoration of statehood remains unchanged, saying that National Conference leaders will visit Delhi during the Monsoon Session to remind the Centre of its commitment. There is no change in our plan. We will raise the issue and go []

Jammu: District Police Poonch on Sunday handed over 50 recovered mobile phones worth over 8 lakh to their rightful owners at a function held at the District Police Office. An offcial said that SSP Poonch Shafket Hussain JKPS gave the devices to the beneficiaries in the presence of police officers and citizens. The phones were []

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Monday hit out at Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan for criticising three vice-chancellors who attended an RSS centenary event addressed by Mohan Bhagwat, accusing the Congress of hypocrisy and double standards. The remarks came after Satheesan criticised the participation of the Vice Chancellors of Kerala University, Mahatma Gandhi University []

LONDON: Thousands of British Kashmiris gathered at Parliament Square to march up to Trafalgar Square in London to protest against a crackdown by Pakistani forces in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The crowds waved banners and chanted slogans in favour of a revolution against the Pakistani forces in the region. They demanded human rights in support []

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a peace deal between the US and Iran has been reached, and it will be officially signed off in a ceremony in Switzerland on June 19. In a post on X in the early hours of Monday, Sharif said, Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce []

ISLAMABAD: The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began. Details of the deal were not immediately available. Key mediator Pakistan said the signing will be Friday in Switzerland. Key issues like []

WASHINGTON: The US and Iran finalised a deal to end their 107-day war and open the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway used to ferry one-fifth of the global oil supplies, on Friday after in-person signing of the agreement in Switzerland. US President Donald Trump made the announcement of Truth Social on Sunday evening, easing []

Nice (France): India is no longer just a consumer of global solutions, but a major contributor to them, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday while laying out New Delhis vision for a sustainable future for the world through innovation and technology. The prime minister made the comments at the inauguration of the Bharat Innovates []

Calls for enhanced surveillance, tech utilisation to secure pilgrimage routes, vital installations Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP), J&K Nalin Prabhat-IPS, on Sunday chaired a security review meeting at the Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir, to assess and strengthen security arrangements for the smooth, safe, and peaceful conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026. The []

CM Omar, LG Sinha condole deaths Jammu: Three people were killed and two others injured when their car collided with a truck along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway near here early Sunday, officials said. The accident occurred in the Jagti-Karli area of Nagrota at around 2.15 am, leaving the car extensively damaged, the officials said. While []

Srinagar: One person was killed and another sustained injuries after a speeding car rammed into a RTC bus from behind near the Lasjan Bypass area of Srinagar on Sunday, officials said. Officials told KNO that a black-coloured Hyundai Verna bearing registration number PB12AK-5464 collided with a RTC bus from behind near Lasjan Bypass area of []

Jerusalem: US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israels military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalise a deal to end the US-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the Civil Defence said it retrieved three bodies and six wounded []

Tehran: Irans parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, a lead negotiator for Tehran, warned the US on X after Israels strikes that if you lack the will and ability to fulfill your commitments, speaking of continuing the path is not possible. Without a doubt, these crimes will not go unanswered, said Gen. Mohammad Jafar Asadi, deputy []

Dubai: The US-Iran deal does not solve the thorniest issues between the two countries, including Tehrans nuclear program or its billions of dollars in frozen funds, but offers a 60-day framework for technical discussions on those issues, according to Pakistani and regional officials familiar with the ongoing negotiations. They spoke on condition of anonymity because []

BENGALURU: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of undermining the achievements of India and its people while targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre. She said Rahul was ignoring Indias achievements even in the face of major crises like COVID and the conflict in West Asia. []

NICE (FRANCE):Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in France on Saturday for a visit during which he will hold talks with President Emmanuel Macron, participate in the G7 Summit and attend key innovation-focused events aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. Modi arrived in Nice on the first leg of his five-day visit to France and Slovakia. He []

Higher reaches record light snowfall MeT forecasts more precipitation, thunderstorms till June 19 Srinagar: Fresh rainfall across Kashmir plains and light snowfall in the higher reaches on Saturday turned the weather pleasant. According to the details available with news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) temperatures in most parts of the Valley dropped significantly below normal. Data []

Takes cognisance of JKSA complaint Srinagar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Saturday took cognisance of the incidents of harassment and attacks against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in different parts of the country. The Commission has filed a case under (Case No. 684/90/0/2026) on a complaint filed by the Jammu and Kashmir Students []

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government is strongly working towards youth-led development. He noted that one of the defining features of the last 12 years has been the confidence with which Indias youth have pursued their aspirations. Modi highlighted that through initiatives such as Startup India, Digital India, Skill India, []

Ganderbal: Chief Principal Census Officer and Director Census Operations for J&K and Ladakh, Amit Sharma, on Saturday cautioned that even minor errors or conceptual misunderstandings can adversely impact the quality of Census data and affect future policy planning. Sharma was chairing a comprehensive review meeting at the Mini Secretariat Ganderbal to assess the progress of []

Srinagar: Warning that prolonged sitting has become a growing public health concern, the Department of Community Medicine at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has launched a public awareness campaign urging people to reduce sedentary behaviour and adopt healthier lifestyles. The campaign, titled Prolonged Sitting: The New Smoking highlights the serious health consequences associated with spending []

Srinagar: Srinagar International Airport is set for a major transformation with a Rs 1,667-crore expansion project aimed at significantly enhancing passenger handling capacity, modernising infrastructure and elevating the overall travel experience, Airport Director Javed Anjum said on Saturday. Speaking ahead of the Airports Authority of Indias (AAI) observance of Yatri Suvidha Diwas on June 15, []

Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants in Gurez Valley represents accumulated wisdom and adaptation to the Himalayan environment. Preserving this ethnomedicinal heritage is essential not only for safeguarding cultural identity but also for ensuring sustainable utilisation of medicinal plant resources. Dr Jauhar Rafeeq and Dr Hilal Ahmad Malik Gurez Valley, situated in the northwestern Himalayas of []

ISLAMABAD: Irans state-run news agency said on Saturday funeral processions for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would be held in July, as mediators say an agreement to end the war is close. The funeral, burial, and farewell ceremonies for Khamenei would take place between July 4 and 9, Irans state-run television, IRIB, reported. []

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G-7 meeting in France on Wednesday, local media reported quoting US officials. This will be the first meeting between the two leaders since February last year in Washington. Trump embarks on the visit to France for the G-7 Summit []

Srinagar: A Pakistani national was apprehended near Simri village in north Kashmirs Kupwara district after allegedly crossing the Line of Control (LoC) under suspicious circumstances, the Army said on Saturday. In a post on X, the Chinar Corps, said alert troops, in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police, acted swiftly to apprehend the intruder []

Srinagar: Chief Ministers Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani on Saturday called for the revival of the Apex Committee on the return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits, saying a structured dialogue mechanism was needed to find a lasting solution to the communitys return lto the Valley. Addressing the Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave at SKICC here, Wanii, said []

GUWAHATI: An Indian Air Force aeroplane, AN-32, has crashed while landing in Assams Jorhat district on Saturday, a defence spokesperson said. The incident occurred while the aircraft was landing at the IAFs airbase in the Rowriah area. Senior IAF officials have rushed to the area, and casualty, if any, is yet to be ascertained, the []

Srinagar: Asserting that the time has come for Kashmiri Pandits to reconnect with their roots and contribute to the future of a transformed Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the communitys journey from displacement to global success stands as a remarkable example of courage, resilience and determination. Addressing the Global Kashmiri []

Jammu: The Jammu-Poonch highway was blocked near the Lassana area of Surankote on Saturday following a heavy landslide, bringing traffic on the route to a standstill. Officials said that traffic was halted this moring near the Lassana area after massive landslide hit the road Authorities are working to clear the debris. Traffic movement will resume []

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday left for a week-long visit to France and Slovakia, during which he will attend the G7 Summit and hold discussions with world leaders on a range of bilateral and global issues. In his departure statement, Modi said France occupies a special place in Indias strategic vision while []

WASHINGTON: The US Navy said it has downed multiple one-way attack drones launched by Iran to target commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran launched multiple one-way attack drones in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the US Central Command said in a post on X late Friday evening. []