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Jammu: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin will arrive in Jammu on Monday on a two-day visit, during which he will hold a series of organisational meetings, interact with party leaders and youth and pay obeisance at prominent religious shrines. Nabin will receive a grand welcome from party workers at several locations after []

AYODHYA (UP): Facing flak over donation theft allegations, the Ram temple trust will hold its first meeting on Monday since the row erupted to decide on the resignations of its general secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra and may be briefed on the interim findings of the Special Investigation Team (SIT). Ahead of the []

Orders strict legal action Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday, along with the senior officials, visited the Nunwan Base Camp and reviewed the management of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Lieutenant Governor chaired a meeting with the administrative and security officials and discussed key aspects including movement of pilgrims, security measures, accommodation []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday visited Chandanwari and reviewed the ground situation and pilgrim facilities at the camp, to ensure a seamless Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the officials, pilgrims, volunteers, langar sevadars and other service providers. He instructed Yatra management teams to examine pilgrim feedback and remain available []

New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday asserted that it will strongly oppose in Parliament a Constitution amendment Bill which seeks the removal of ministers in custody for 30 days over serious offences, and expressed confidence that the government would not have a two-thirds majority for its passage. The opposition partys assertion comes days after sources []

Jammu: The Counter Intelligence wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday registered a First Information Report (FIR) and launched raids in connection with the alleged glorification of separatists in two controversial publications, officials said. The books in contention are titled Personalities and Legends of J&K, authored by Hilal Ahmad and Santosh Meena and []

Srinagar: Continuing its sustained campaign against narcotics and drug trafficking, J&K Police in Baramulla attached immovable properties belonging to a notorious drug peddler, Mushtaq Ahmed Dar son of Mohd. Yousuf Dar resident of Yadipora, Palhallan, Pattan, under the provisions of Section 68-F(1) of the NDPS Act. The attached properties comprise a single-storey residential house at []

Srinagar: The body of the 13-year-old boy who drowned in the River Jhelum near the Lasjan area of Srinagar on yesterday was recovered on Sunday afternoon, officials said. An official told KNO that teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), assisted by police, resumed the search operation at first light and recovered the body []

LG Saxena approves 25% top-up incentive Leh: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved two initiatives to boost Ladakhs Pashmina sector, benefiting herders through a 25 per cent top-up incentive and an Rs 8 crore revolving fund to cooperatives, an official said on Sunday. Saxena cleared the two landmark initiatives in the first meeting of []

Tariq Karra writes to CM,demands strict action against those responsible SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra has strongly condemned the unfortunate incident in Bandipora in which Congress MLA Nizamuddin Bhat was allegedly manhandled by workers of the National Conference led by Jalal Akbar Lone, younger brother of MLA Sonawari []

SRINAGAR: Several Legislators called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Raabita here on Saturday and apprised him of various developmental and constituency-specific issues requiring the governments attention. Among those who met the Chief Minister were MLA Bani, Dr. Rameshwar Singh, and MLA Banihal, Sajad Shaheen. The legislators highlighted a range of issues concerning infrastructure development, []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah today extended warm greetings to the people, especially the Sikh community, on the sacred occasion of the annual Prakash Purab of Shri Guru Hargobind Singh Ji Maharaj. In his message, Dr. Farooq Abdullah paid rich tributes to Guru Hargobind Singh Ji Maharaj, describing him []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference General Secretary and MLA Khanyar Haji Ali Mohammad Sagar Saturday distributed financial relief among families affected by recent fire incidents in Syedpora and Nowhatta. A relief amount of 60,000 each was provided to 17 affected families in Syedpora, Nowhatta, and 7 affected families in Nowhatta, amounting to a []

Announces new projects KULGAM: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Saturday visited Nandimarg in Kulgam district, where she held a Public Darbar to directly engage with the people and listen to their grievances and developmental concerns. During the interaction, people from the area projected several developmental demands and []

Huge quantity of charas seized, 3 arrested BANDIPORA: Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking, police in Bandipora achieved a major success by apprehending three drug peddlers and recovering a substantial quantity of contraband during naka checking in the Hajin area. Besides, police arrested a drug peddler in Sopore and recovered contraband substance from his []

SRINAGAR: The five-day Farmers Exposure Visit Programme, organized by the Directorate of Agriculture Kashmir, concluded on Saturday at the Directorate Hall, Lal Mandi, Srinagar, with Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, presiding over the valedictory function as the chief guest. The programme was designed to provide participating farmers with first-hand exposure to modern agricultural technologies, []

SRINAGAR: As part of the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan (NMJKA), the Cultural Unit Kashmir of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) on Saturday organised an awareness seminar on drug abuse at Government Boys Higher Secondary School (GBHSS), Gulab Bagh, Srinagar. The seminar witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, who shared their views []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir on Sunday said it has filed a chargesheet against five accused for allegedly securing Rs 60 lakh in bank loans using forged revenue records and fake property documents, following an investigation into a complaint by J&K Bank. In a statement, a spokesperson said the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) []

Srinagar:The J&K Government has suspended 8 officers and officials of the School Education Department and blacklisted two authors and publishers after two library books with inappropriate content were found to have been supplied to government schools. As per Government Order states that Samagra Shiksha had procured age-appropriate books for 18,328 government schools and 394 PM []

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra on Saturday wrote to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, demanding a thorough probe over the alleged assault on party MLA Nizam-ud-din Bhat by some National Conference workers. He called for a thorough investigation into the incident and expressed hope that the chief minister would intervene promptly to []

Srinagar: More than 26,000 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the holy Amarnath cave shrine during the first two days of the annual pilgrimage, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, said on Saturday. Addressing a joint press conference with IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi, Garg said the Yatra, which commenced on July 3 via the twin routes of []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to review the overall management and ground situation of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, directing all departments to ensure seamless coordination for the safe and smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage. The meeting, was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Director []

Jammu: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Saturday demanded an immediate ban on a controversial book allegedly circulated in government school libraries, accusing the Education Department of promoting anti-national content and seeking a high-level investigation into its approval and distribution. Addressing a press conference in Jammu, Sharma,, alleged that []

Srinagar: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah on Saturday said Amarnath pilgrims should be allowed to step out of their buses and visit local markets so they can contribute to Kashmirs economy during the annual pilgrimage. Speaking to reporters, CM Omar said he hoped a large number of devotees would undertake the Amarnath []

Srinagar: Srinagar Airport on Saturday withdrew the previously proposed Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) envisaging full runway closure on Mondays and Tuesdays, announcing that flight operations will continue on all days this year. In an operational update posted on X, the airport said there will be no full airfield closure, while operational/watch hours will remain from []

Srinagar: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday designated 23 operatives linked to banned outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), The Resistance Front (TRF) and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) as individual terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). In a series of notifications, the MHA said the designated individuals were involved in terror attacks, recruitment, infiltration, []

Udhampur: A Head Constable of J&K Police died after he fell unconscious at the Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy in Udhampur on Saturday. Officials said that the cop suddenly fell unconscious and was immediately shifted to a hospital. Doctors there declared him brought dead. The deceased has been identified as HC Bashir Anjum, resident of Gursai in []

Jammu: Amid tight security arrangements, the third batch of pilgrims undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra left the Yatri Niwas at Bhagwati Nagar in Jammu early Saturday. According to official data,a total of 4,812 pilgrims departed for the twin base camps of Baltal and Pahalgam in a convoy of 259 vehicles. 2,041 pilgrims are travelling via []

ANANTNAG: In order to take the stock of facilities along Pahalgam Axis of Yatra, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Friday visited various facilities including the Frisking Point, Nunwan Base Camp, Hikers Park and the Club to inspect overall arrangements during the departure of first batch of Yatris through the route. Accompanied by Deputy []

Sagar chairs provincial committee meeting, reviews arrangements SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Kashmir Provincial Committee Friday held a special meeting at the party headquarters to finalise preparations for the proposed protest in New Delhi, the observance of the death anniversary of Madar-e-Meherban Begum Akbar Jehan on July 11, and Martyrs Day on []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Honble Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed profound grief over the demise of Muhammad Maqbool Shadad of Bulbul Lankar, Nowakadal, presently residing at Boulevard Road. The duo conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to []

SRINAGAR: Satish Sharma, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs, IT, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, met various public delegations across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, reaffirming the governments commitment to responsive and transparent governance. He listened patiently to grievances concerning industrial development, public services, and civic amenities, assuring timely redressal. A []

SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Friday blamed the government for further increasing unemployment by outsourcing jobs and undermining democracy and democratic institutions by centralising power in the hands of one man at the helm of the government. He made these remarks while addressing workers conventions at Khanabal and Achabal in south []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian has expressed anguish and strongly condemned the decision of immigration authorities at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, to prevent its President, Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi Al-Safvi, from travelling to the Islamic Republic of Iran to attend the funeral ceremonies of Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei (RA). Addressing a press []

SRINAGAR: In a significant move to accelerate infrastructure development and ensure the timely execution of public works, Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting to comprehensively assess the tendering status of Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) works across the city. The meeting was attended by the Financial Advisor/Chief Accounts []

SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 KV Budgam lchgam line will be observed due to which power supply to Barwah, Ichgam,ichkoot, Choon, Kanir, Hushur, Zuhamma, Hanjora, Dadompora and Adjoining Areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 06 July 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Nowbugh []

Says those who hold cameras, microphones carry responsibility SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq, while addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Central Jama Masjid Srinagar, urged individuals, society and especially the media to uphold responsibility, restraint and moral accountability in public conduct. Referring to the Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Beware, every one []

Association congratulates Umar Masoodi, says Kashmiri students continue to excel across diverse fields SRINAGAR: Kashmiri student and Spokesperson of the Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), Umar Masoodi, has been selected for the prestigious 11th Anglophone Edition of the Nuremberg Summer Academy, a globally competitive and fully funded international training programme organised by the International []

PAHALGAM: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Jal Shakti Department, Shaleen Kabra conducted an extensive tour of the Pahalgam Axis of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra to review the water supply infrastructure and flood mitigation measures for the ongoing Holy Yatra. During the visit, the ACS inspected key transit and base camps, including Chandanwari, Pissu Top, Zojibal, Sheshnag, []

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday said democracy faces the gravest of threats from the current dispensation, days after opposition parties urged the Supreme Court to take steps to restore the integrity and accountability of the electoral process. In a letter to the Chief Justice of India, leaders of several Opposition parties had written, saying []

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Wednesday hit out at the Congress and other opposition parties over their letter to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on the SIR and other issues, calling it a dangerous conspiracy to tarnish Indias democracy and spread anarchy in the country. With this, they have made another unsuccessful attempt to []

NEW DELHI: Irans Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will not attend the funeral ceremonies of his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, because of security concerns, according to Ayatollah Hakim Elahi, the current leaders representative in India. The announcement comes as tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States remain high following the death of Ali []

Says guilty must face severe punishment NAGPUR: RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Friday said that the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya has deeply hurt the sentiments and faith of the entire society, and called for ensuring that anyone found guilty after the investigation faces severe punishment. Asserting that anti-Hindu []

NEW DELHI: The Pacific Ocean is running a temperature. And this time, scientists have confirmed it. On July 3, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced that El Nino conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific and are forecast to strengthen rapidly over the coming months. The United Nations weather agency warned that the event increases []

NEW DELHI: After two delays in two days, Nasa has finally launched the Link spacecraft tasked with preventing one of its most successful space telescopes from gradually falling back to Earth. The agencys Swift Boost mission sent the LINK robotic spacecraft into orbit at around 2 pm on Friday, July 3. The spacecraft will now []

SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Friday hosted the grand inaugural ceremony of the All-India Inter-NIT Faculty & Staff Cricket Tournament (Men) 2026, marking the beginning of a major national sporting event bringing together 24 teams from NITs across India. The tournament is being hosted by NIT Srinagar for 1st time and []

SRINAGAR: Five student athletes from Delhi Public School, Srinagar, secured coveted positions to represent the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir at upcoming national athletic championships. The selections across rugby and martial arts mark a major milestone for the institutional sports program as these young women athletes prepare to compete on the grandest domestic stage. []

SRINAGAR: Police in Jammu and Kashmirs Pulwama district booked a terror associate under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA), 1978 and a notorious drug peddler under the PIT-NDPS. In a sustained drive against terrorism and drug trafficking, police in Awantipora have booked a terror associate under the PSA and a notorious drug peddler under the []

Budgam, July : A youth was killed after the motorcycle he was riding skidded off the road and crashed into an electric pole in the Chadoora area of central Kashmirs Budgam district on Friday, officials said. An official said that the rider sustained critical injuries after losing control of his motorcycle, which skidded off the []