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NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress leader in Lok Sabha Abhishek Banerjee on Friday met with Speaker Om Birla and submitted 20 petitions against its 20 rebel MPs, seeking their disqualification. Talking to the media after meeting the speaker, Banerjee said the rebel MPs, who have claimed to join the lesser-known Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), []

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday claimed that there was disagreement among the partys rebel MPs over who would become a Union minister after switching sides, and a settlement has been reached to provide additional Rs 25 crore to those who will not get the post. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir on Friday said it has booked five accused in a major migrant land fraud case involving 14 kanals and 3 marlas of land in Baramulla. In a statement, a spokesperson said the Economic Offences Wing Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K conducted a house search at Banit Beerwah, District []

Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday said it has filed a chargesheet before the Special Anti-Corruption Court, Baramulla, against a Fire & Emergency Services official accused of demanding and accepting a bribe for issuing a Fire Safety No Objection Certificate (NOC) in Sopore. In a statement ,a spokesperson said the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu []

Srinagar: Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, V.K. Birdi on Friday briefed Zonal Officers and Sector Officers to review coordination and operational preparedness along the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 route. In a handout, the police said that the briefing was attended by DIG CKR Srinagar, DIG SKR Anantnag, DIG Armed Kashmir, SSP PCR Kashmir, SO to []

Kishtwar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday said that two persons, including a Forest Department employee, have been arrested in Kishtwar district for allegedly providing support to terrorists. An official said that the arrests were made during the investigation of a case registered at Police Station Kishtwar under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita []

Srinagar: A Pakistani national, who was apprehended by security forces in north Kashmirs Kupwara district after allegedly crossing the Line of Control (LoC), has been sent back, officials said. Officials said that the individual, identified as Asad Khan, a resident of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), was detained in Simari village of Kupwara on June 12 after []

Srinagar: A police constable was arrested with heroin in Srinagars Alochi Bagh area. Officials said that based on specific information, the cop was apprehended by police along with heroin. The accused has been identified as Asif Rehman Reshi, son of Abdul Rehman Reshi and a resident of Bonpora, Batamaloo. A senior police official told GNS []

Srinagar: Security forces have detained three persons in south Kashmirs Shopian district and recovered explosives and incriminating material during a search operation. A senior police officer said that acting on specific intelligence inputs, police conducted an operation in the Pudsoo area of Shopian and detained three residents of Begam village. During the operation, two grenades, []

WASHINGTON: Iran will invite the UNs nuclear watchdog agency to inspect its nuclear sites and begin work on identifying and uncovering the locations of Tehrans enriched material, Trump envoy Steve Witkoff told US lawmakers in a private briefing. The private briefing on Thursday was described by two people familiar with the conversation who spoke to []

Chairs meeting on revival of customary mining activities in Kashmir SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary on Thursday emphasized the need for prompt decisions regarding the sand and stone quarrying and lifting of loose material across Kashmir to ensure the uninterrupted availability of construction material for the public. The Deputy Chief Minister made these remarks []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday called for revitalizing the Jammu and Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) to boost employment and economic growth. Speaking at a review meeting in Srinagar, he highlighted the importance of making KVIB more dynamic by expanding outreach and implementing reforms. He reviewed progress under the Prime []

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with Administrative Secretaries to review the status of Recruitment Rules (RRs) updates and Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) for government employees. The meeting focused on strengthening human resource management, ensuring timely promotions, and aligning departmental structures with modern governance needs. During the session, the Chief []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President (Kashmir) Showkat Mir Thursday said that the opposition parties have failed to put forward any constructive suggestions to match or challenge the development momentum initiated by the Omar Abdullah-led elected government. He made these remarks while interacting with several public and individual delegations at the party []

JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Thursday held series of interactions with public delegations and citizens at Civil Secretariat, Jammu, listening to their concerns and assuring them of timely and effective redressal. During the public outreach, delegations representing different areas and sectors apprised the Minister of issues []

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, along with Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Thursday inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for E-Governance (CSC) established by the District Administration Srinagar at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) Srinagar. The Centre of Excellence has been set up with the objective of strengthening public service delivery and improving citizen []

Calls for replacing damaged equipment SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Thursday conducted on-site inspections of various vulnerable Distribution Transformer Substations (DTs) across the District to assess their operational condition, evaluate infrastructure deficiencies and ensure uninterrupted power supply and public safety. The DC was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer Fayaz Ahmad Dar, IAS []

GANDERBAL: Minister for Science & Technology, Information Technology and Youth Affairs, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, Satish Sharma inaugurated the state-of-the-art Food Processing Laboratory at the Design Innovation Centre (DIC), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) at Green Campus here Thursday.The new facility aims to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and practical skills among youth, supporting local industries []

Minister Sharma calls for ethical, people-centric use of AI GANDERBAL: The International Conference on Applied Artificial Intelligence (2AI-2026) was inaugurated on June 18 at the Tulmulla Campus of the Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), marking a significant event in AI research and collaboration. Organized by the Department of Information Technology in partnership with the University []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has notified the Date Sheet for the Higher Secondary Part-I (Class 11th) Examination, Session Annual (Private)/Bi-Annual 2026, for both Kashmir Division and Winter/Summer Zone areas of Jammu Division, including the UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The examinations shall commence on 7 July, 2026 and []

Srinaga; Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, V.K. Birdi on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess preparedness for the NEET UG 2026 Re-Examination and the upcoming SANJY-2026 Yatra. In a handout the police said that the meeting focused on finalizing security, traffic, and public facilitation arrangements to ensure the smooth, fair, and transparent conduct []

NEW DELHI:Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level review meeting on Thursday with senior officials from the Ministry of Education, state governments, the National Testing Agency (NTA) and higher education institutions to assess preparedness for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21. The NEET-UG for admissions into medical courses took place on May 3 []

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday claimed that the rebel MPs of his party had been given an additional Rs 10 crore and moved to a safe location in Rajasthan, as the Uddhav Thackeray-led party faces an imminent crisis. Addressing a news conference in New Delhi, Raut said the traitors, a reference []

Poonch: Three women were seriously injured in separate bear attacks in the Biddar and Chhamber areas of Mandi, Poonch, while they were engaged in routine daily work. Officials said that the three women were seriously injured in separate bear attacks and they have been identified as Najma Akhtar, daughter of Abdul Karim and a resident []

NEW DELHI: The writing appeared to be on the wall for Shiv Sena (UBT) as six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs skipped its parliamentary party meeting here on Thursday, signalling that a formal crossover to the ruling Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde may be only a matter of time. Sena (UBT) MPs Arvind []

Ganderbal: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed arrangements for the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela at Tulmulla in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district, stating that all pending works would be completed ahead of the festival on June 22. Speaking to reporters during his visit to the shrine, CM Omar, , said devotees from across the country []

EVIAN-LES-BAINS (FRANCE): (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump directed their officials to work towards a balanced, mutually beneficial and commercially meaningful trade agreement at the earliest. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said this on Thursday, a day after the two leaders held wide-ranging talks for the first time in 16 []

Poonch: An Army jawan died at the headquarters of 16 Rashtriya Rifles in Draba, Surankote area of Poonch district, in the early hours on Thursday. Officials said that the incident occurred early morning when the jawan, who was on night duty and was found dead at the post. The deceased has been identified as Naik []

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives US-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details released by both countries. The initial deal to end []

BARAMULLA: Director, Libraries & Research, J&K, Mohammad Rafi, who is also the designated visiting officer for the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) Phase-II, on Wednesday visited the border villages of Trikanjan and Chotali in Uri Sub-Division to review the progress of developmental initiatives being implemented under the programme. During the visit, he interacted with local residents, []

WASHINGTON: The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump signalled a pathway to progress with both sides channelling their best efforts to give final touches to a long-pending trade deal, according to a leading India-US business advocate. Modi and Trump met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains on []

Interacts with public, individual delegations at Nawa-e-Subha SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference General Secretary and MLA Khanyar Haji Ali Muhammad Sagar Wednesday said that the Omar Abdullah-led government has significantly accelerated the pace of development across Jammu and Kashmir with special emphasis on strengthening basic infrastructure, improving public services and ensuring the welfare []

JAMMU: Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday remarked that respect for senior citizens is their rightful entitlement and not a favour as they have contributed immensely for the development of Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister made these remarks while felicitating senior citizens of Day Care Centre Roop Nagar []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah Wednesday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the tragic road accident in the Aru area of Pahalgam in south Kashmirs Anantnag district on Wednesday, which claimed the lives of at least two persons and left six others injured. In his condolence message, Dr. Farooq []

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess and finalize arrangements for the observance of International Yoga Day across the Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners, Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Director AYUSH, Director SKICC, and senior officers from various departments, including Health, School Education, []

JAMMU: As part of the 100-Day Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan launched on 11th April 2026, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Crime Branch J&K on Wednesday commenced a two-day specialised training programme for Investigating Officers at the Police Auditorium, Gulshan Ground, Jammu. The programme was inaugurated by Inspector General of Police Jammu Zone Bhim Sen Tuti, []

Awareness campaign, boat rally, cleanliness drive held in Srinagar SRINAGAR: As part of the ongoing Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2026, the Agriculture Department, Kashmir organized a one-day awareness programme in Srinagar to promote the conservation of agricultural land and raise public awareness about the importance of protecting valuable farming resources for future generations. The programme was []

SRINAGAR: A meeting of the Committee on Public Undertakings was held on Wednesday at the Legislative Assembly under the chairmanship of MLA Mir Saifullah. Legislators Ajaz Ahmed Jan, Pawan Kumar Gupta, Shafi Ahmad Wani, Rajiv Jasrotia, Mehar Ali, Reyaz Ahamad Khan, Arjun Singh Raju, Rafiq Ahmad Naik besides Chairman Bureau of Public Enterprises Talat Parvaiz, []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said National Conference Parliament members will not support the NDA government at the Centre. Responding to a question about factions of Trinamool Congress and Shiv Sena backing the government at the Centre, Abdullah said he could not comment on their reasons for doing so. Neither []

Bandipora: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday gave Bandipora district a massive developmental boost by inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for 18 major projects worth approximately 100 crore. These multisectoral projects span higher education, roads, bridges, clean drinking water, urban development, and agriculture infrastructure, aiming to directly address the key needs of the local []

MeT warns of hailstorms, flash floods at isolated places Srinagar: Several parts of Kashmir witnessed rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds on Wednesday, bringing down temperatures across the Valley, while the Meteorological Department warned of brief intense showers, hailstorms and flash floods at isolated places. Officials said that a spell of rain and thundershowers affected many []

High-level meetings to be held in in Jammu, Kashmir to review security arrangements Srinagar: A high-level team of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) led by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan is likely to visit Jammu and Kashmir regions for two-days on June 20 and 21 to assess preparedness especially security arrangements for forthcoming Amarnath Yatra, []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha have expressed profound grief over the tragic road accident in Pahalgam that claimed two lives and left six others injured. The Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls. He also prayed for strength []

Srinagar: A comprehensive research study conducted by the District Institute of Educational Research and Training (DIET) Srinagar has highlighted alarming trends related to drug and substance abuse among secondary and higher secondary school students in the district, underscoring the urgent need for stronger prevention and intervention measures within educational institutions. The study, titled Drug and []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Assemblys Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday described the ruling National Conferences proposed protest at Delhis Jantar Mantar over restoration of statehood as an eyewash, saying that the Abdullah government was trying to divert peoples attention from its zero-governance. It is an eyewash, Sharma told reporters here when asked about []

Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the current status of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) in Jammu and Kashmir and deliberated upon targeted interventions required for further reducing poverty levels across the UT. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Power Development Department; Additional Chief Secretary, []

12.89 lakh farmers covered under PMFBY in J&K 6.85 lakh benefited through claim settlements Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday chaired a review meeting of the State Level Coordination Committee on Crop Insurance (SLCCCI) to assess the implementation and progress of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and related crop insurance []

SRINAGAR: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has readied a Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) of its personnel who will provide emergency help to the pilgrims during the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra through the Baltal route in Jammu and Kashmir. The 30-personnel team will be equipped with all the basic rescue and medical aid kit like oxygen []

NEW DELHI: A parliamentary committee has expressed concern over continuing examination irregularities despite measures taken by the government, and recommended that the Ministry of Education publish a time-bound roadmap for implementing reforms suggested by a high-level panel. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, headed by Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh, []

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday alleged that some Maharashtra MPs were being offered Rs 50 crore to switch sides and challenged dissidents to quit, amid heightened speculation of an imminent split in the Uddhav Thackerayled party. Holding a press conference in New Delhi, Raut said the people of Maharashtra and Shiv []