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Srinagar: A 65-year-old woman died after receiving an electric shock in the Naid Kadal area of Srinagar on Monday, officials said. An official said that the woman came into contact with a live electric current after touching an electric pole during heavy rainfall in the area. He said she sustained critical injuries and was immediately []

TULMULLA (J&K): PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said Kashmiri Pandits should move on and stop being prisoners of the past by investing in a shared future in the valley. Mufti, a former chief minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, visited the Kheer Bhawani temple in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district and interacted []

Jammu: Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, Shashi Tharoor, on Monday said the committees visit to Jammu and Kashmir is strictly focused on issues related to India-Pakistan, Chino-Indian relations and the functioning of passport offices, ruling out any review of the prevailing situation in the Valley. Speaking to reporters, Tharoor,said the panel []

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Monday hit out at dissident MPs, claiming voters had rejected NDA candidates in their constituencies and backed the INDIA bloc, but greed led them to shamelessly abandon that mandate overnight. In a post on X, Thackeray further charged that the dissidents loyalty and reputation were up for []

Ganderbal: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Monday extended greetings to devotees on the occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami and said elaborate arrangements have been put in place for pilgrims visiting Kheer Bhawani temples across Kashmir. Speaking to reporters during his visit to the Kheer Bhawani temple, Garg, said the festival is being celebrated not only []

Ganderbal: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday paid obeisance at the Kheer Bhawani temple in Tulmulla area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on the occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami. An official said that LG Sinha offered prayers for peace, prosperity and well-being of the people and sought blessings at the shrine. Thousands of devotees from across []

Meets top leaders, MLAs to gather feedback on indiscipline, anti-party activities Srinagar: The Congress enquiry committee is currently in the Kashmir Valley to gather feedback from party leaders regarding indiscipline and anti-party activities, sources disclosed. Sources said that the team, which arrived in Srinagar on Saturday, has met several leaders in Srinagar over the past []

Srinagar: A 35-year-old man from the Rainawari area of Srinagar succumbed to his injuries at a hospital on Monday after suffering an electric shock at his residence late Sunday evening, officials said. An official said that the man received an electric shock while carrying out household work at his home. He was immediately shifted to []

Ganderbal: Thousands of devotees from Jammu and Kashmir and various parts of the country on Monday gathered at the revered Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla, Ganderbal, to participate in the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela, celebrated on the auspicious occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami. Devotees began arriving at the shrine from the early hours of the day []

KOTA: Candidates who appeared for the NEET-UG re-exam on Sunday reported that the paper was comparatively tougher than the previous exam, with Physics emerging as the most challenging section. While Biology was generally described as easy and chemistry as moderate, many students said the Physics section was lengthy and time-consuming, and a lower cut-off []

OBBUERGEN (SWITZERLAND): Negotiators expected to work through the night after high-level US-Iran talks on their interim deal to end the war had a tense start Sunday in Switzerland, when Tehran took offence at US President Donald Trumps threat to attack and his warning that Irans president should watch what he says. The comments from afar []

5,440 centres nationwide 13 languages offered 7 lakh officials deployed 10,000 PwD candidates 81 special medical cases Aadhaar, CCTV, jammers used Re-test in 37 days New Delhi: Over 20 lakh medical aspirants took a second shot at the NEET (UG) examination on Sunday after the original test was []

Kota: Candidates who appeared for the NEET-UG re-exam on Sunday reported that the paper was comparatively tougher than the previous exam, with Physics emerging as the most challenging section. While Biology was generally described as easy and chemistry as moderate, many students said the Physics section was lengthy and time-consuming, and a lower cut-off may []

Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that a strong maritime capability is the deciding factor for a countrys economic and strategic influence, and India understands this well and is preparing for it. In his address after commissioning three indigenously built naval ships at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port here, Modi said India does []

12th International Day of Yoga Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir in celebrating the 12th International Day of Yoga. He joined thousands of Yoga enthusiasts for a historic yoga session by the Dal Lake. Extending warm greetings to the participants, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted this years theme and emphasised []

Pray for peace, prosperity Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha have extended heartfelt greetings to the people, particularly the Kashmiri Pandit community, on the auspicious occasion of Mela Kheer Bhawani. In his message, the Chief Minister conveyed his warm wishes to devotees participating in the annual pilgrimage at the revered Mata []

Srinagar: IGP Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi-IPS, accompanied by DIG Central Kashmir Range Rajiv Omprakash Pande-IPS and SSP Ganderbal Sudhanshu Dhama-IPS, on Sunday visited the revered Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple at Tulmulla and took a comprehensive review of the security arrangements being put in place for the smooth and peaceful conduct of Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela-2026. []

Zurich: Delegations led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf initiated talks aimed at restoring peace in West Asia in the Swiss mountain resort of Burgenstock on Sunday. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior Qatari leaders were also present as mediators in the quadrilateral talks termed as []

*Srinagar:The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) re-exam concluded peacefully across Kashmir on Sunday following elaborate security arrangements at examination centres, officials said. CCTV cameras and other security measures were in place throughout the valley to ensure the smooth conduct of the exam. Officials told GNS that adequate arrangements helped maintain order and prevent any []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday led the yoga day celebrations here and noted that it was helpful in maintaining both physical and mental health. Addressing the gathering at SKICC on the banks of Dal Lake here, he said it guides us toward a more holistic realm of health and happiness.

Flags attacks on Kashmiri traders, hostel crisis, exam scams SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) National Convenor, Nasir Khuehami, on Saturday held a detailed and extensive meeting with Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament and AICC Media & Publicity Department Chairman, Pawan Khera, in New Delhi to discuss a wide range of pressing issues []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President, Advocate Showkat Ahmad Mir, said that the National Conference government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is making every possible effort to ensure public welfare, provide relief to the people and accelerate the overall development of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a meeting of the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference General Secretary Haji Ali Muhammad Sagar Saturday emphasized the need for foolproof arrangements to ensure the smooth and successful observance of the annual Mela Kheer Bhawani at the historic Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla, Ganderbal. Sagar urged the concerned departments to work in close coordination to provide all []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Saturday conducted a comprehensive visit to various areas of the City and Imambargahs in interior localities of Mir Behri Dal and Khushipora HMT to review the arrangements made for the smooth and peaceful observance of Muharram processions and to also take stock of the developmental needs of []

SRINAGAR: In a significant boost to Apni Partys growing grassroots presence, several prominent political and social leaders, along with a large number of activists from the districts of Shopian and Budgam, joined the party today. The joining took place in the presence of the party president, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, and other senior party leaders, []

Justice Vikram Nath calls for institutional coordination, vernacular outreach for womens legal empowerment SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Legal Services Authority, under the guidance of the National Legal Services Authority, on Saturday organised a mega awareness programme on Empowering Women and Strengthening Institutional Legal Support at SKICC, Srinagar, with Supreme Court Judge and NALSA Executive []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Police are intensifying their efforts to combat drug trafficking and related illegal activities across the Union Territory under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan. In Pulwama, Ganderbal, and Shopian, authorities have undertaken targeted operations to dismantle drug networks, remove illegal assets linked to peddlers, and eliminate sources of []

JAMMU: Hundreds of pilgrims began their journey on Saturday to the shrine of Mata Ragnya Devi and other traditional destinations across Kashmir, as the Mata Kheer Bhawani Yatra-2026 was ceremonially flagged off. As part of the ceremonial departure, 214 buses carrying approximately 8,500 pilgrims were flagged off towards pilgrimage destinations across Kashmir, marking the annual []

BARAMULLA: Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi on Saturday visited the Sufi spiritual shrine of Hazrat Janbaz Wali (RA) at Khanpora, Baramulla, and announced on the spot that the reconstruction of the shrine sanctum and all other left-out components of the ongoing heritage restoration project, along with other essential developmental and []

18,880 crore released nationwide SRINAGAR: Around 750 farmers from across Kashmir Valley participated in a live webcast of the Prime Ministers PM-KISAN program at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) on Saturday, coinciding with the release of the 23rd installment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. During the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (J&K BOPEE) on Saturday conducted the Common Entrance Test (CET) for M.Sc. Technology Courses for the academic session 2026-27 at Jammu and Srinagar Centres. The test was conducted at the Government College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar and Government MAM College, Jammu with 312 candidates []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar on Saturday attended the virtual event marking the release of the 23rd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K). The installment was released by Prime []

Calls for timely implementation and effective field monitoring ANANTNAG: Mission Director, Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP), Sagar Doifode chaired a review meeting on Saturday at DC Office Anantnag to assess the progress of HADP, JKCIP and related interventions in the district. The []

Cautions against any laxity in timelines, quality standards MENDHAR: Aimed at accelerating the pace of developmental works and ensuring quality execution of ongoing projects, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana on Saturday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress and implementation status of Jal Shakti, []

BANDIPORA: Director Skill Development Department and Prabhari Officer for Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) for the villages of Purana Tulail and Neeru in Block Tulail, Dr. Owais Ahmed on Saturday undertook an extensive visit to the two border villages to review the implementation of developmental initiatives under the Vibrant Village Programme and assess the progress of []

NEW DELHI: Bill Gates has said something the rest of the AI industry would rather he had kept to himself. Some of the megacomplexes going up across the United States right now will not pay off. The electricity locked in will turn out to be too expensive. The compute will be undercut by cheaper builds []

MUMBAI: Reliance Jio is exploring the development of a sovereign satellite constellation for India, marking a significant step in the countrys ambitions to strengthen its space-based communications infrastructure. Speaking about the companys future plans in the space sector, Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani announced that the telecom giant is evaluating the creation of a Low []

NEW DELHI: Norway, following its previous ban on smartphones, is now imposing a near-total ban on generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools for elementary school students. The Norwegian government is also placing strict limits on AI use for older children to protect them from a negative impact on their learning. According to a report by news []

Satish Sharma inaugurates Faavos Taekwondo Cup at Indoor Stadium Budgam BUDGAM: Minister for Youth Services & Sports, Transport, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Science & Technology and ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma on Saturday inaugurated the Faavos Taekwondo Cup at the Indoor Stadium, Budgam, amid enthusiastic participation of young taekwondo players from []

CHENNAI: India completed a clean sweep of the three-match ODI series with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Afghanistan in the final match, as Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed an unbeaten century and combined with Rohit Sharma for a 170-run opening stand to make the chase a mere formality here on Saturday. Chasing a modest 219-run target, India []

Srinagar: The administration has decided to reopen the historic Naranag Temple in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district for devotees and tourists following a comprehensive security review. In a post on X, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, said the decision was taken after a thorough assessment of the security situation. After thorough security review, decision has []

KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in West Bengal on a two-day visit, during which he will participate in Paschimbanga Divas celebrations, lead the International Day of Yoga programme in Kolkata, and commission three indigenously built naval ships. Modi arrived in Hooghly district from neighbouring Odisha and is scheduled to attend the state-level []

New Delhi: J&K Police has been adjudged one of the Best Performers in Passport Seva for 2025-26, securing its second consecutive recognition in the category. The force received the Institutional Performance Award for State Police during the Passport Seva Divas celebrations and Regional Passport Officers Conference held from June 17-19 at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, New []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in a telecom project fraud case before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sopore. In a handout, the CBK said that the chargesheet, filed in FIR No. 44/2023 under Section 420 IPC, names Harkeet Singh, son of Guru Mohan []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said Kashmir was once among Asias foremost centres of learning, attracting scholars from Afghanistan, Central Asia and other regions, while Sanskrit texts preserved and studied in the Valley were translated into Arabic and carried Indias intellectual traditions far beyond its borders. Addressing the inaugural session of the Nalanda []

SRINAGAR: Nearly 50 per cent of evaluated patients who underwent advanced cardiac surgical procedures did not even require them, a departmental inquiry into alleged large-scale procedural irregularities at the Anantnag Government Medical College has revealed. The Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department further revealed fraudulent insurance claims, patient exploitation and unnecessary procedures on []

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump lavished praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he is a great leader and tough guy, who has been in power for more than 12 years. In an interview with Axios, Trump referred to Chinas President Xi Jinping and Modi as the two greatest leaders he likes the most in []

In J&K, 74 lakh to 1,522 employees, 25 cr to 304 employers Embodies Viksit Bharat resolve: LG Manoj Sinha Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday disbursed incentives amounting to Rs 2,400 crore to more than 15 lakh beneficiaries across the country, under Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana. As part of a nationwide outreach []

Satish Sharma says J&K needs statehood, not division Kupwara: Minister Satish Sharma on Friday said the demand for a separate state for Jammu does not reflect the aspirations of the people and is confined to a handful of individuals, mostly from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking to reporters here, Sharma said the people of []

Says 50 years of cultivation cant be erased Pulwama: Minister Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the government is committed to safeguarding the interests of farmers, assuring that cultivators who have been working on agricultural land for decades would not be deprived of their legitimate rights. The minister made these remarks while addressing a public grievance []