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Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir on Saturday said it has filed a chargesheet against two accused in connection with the alleged embezzlement of around Rs 3.11 crore from the Central Co-operative Banks Langate branch. In a statement, a spokesperson said the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch, J&K, has filed []

Jammu: All government and private schools in Ramban and Kishtwar districts will remain closed today, due to heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions, officials said. An official said that in Ramban, the Chief Education Officer issued an order citing prevailing inclement weather and directions from the District Administration. Heads of Institutions have been directed to []

Kulgam: The death toll in the Kulgam terror attack has risen to two after another injured migrant worker succumbed to his injuries at SKIMS Srinagar on Saturday, officials said. An official said that terrorists opened fire on two migrant workers in Kelam village of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday evening. He said one worker []

Srinagar: Several residential houses were inundated in Pahlipora area of south Kashmirs Shopian district on Saturday morning following intense rainfall, causing waterlogging and panic among locals. Officials said that rainwater entered multiple homes, throwing daily life out of gear in the locality. In response, police teams along with State Disaster Response Force personnel rushed to []

Srinagar: A labourer from Chhattisgarh was killed and another from the same state was injured in a terrorist attack at a brick kiln in Jammu and Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday, officials said. The assailants targeted the labourers at the brick kiln in the Kelam area of the south Kashmir district late in the evening. []

Political parties condemn attack Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday condemned the terror attack on non-local labourers in Kulgam district and directed security forces to step up operations to eliminate terrorists. A labourer from Chhattisgarh was killed and another from the same state was injured in a terrorist attack at a []

Interacts with officers of Higher Command Course-55 Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday interacted with the officers attending Higher Command Course 55 at Army War College, Mhow. In his address to the officers and faculty members of Army War College at Lok Bhavan, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the pressing geo-political and geo-strategic challenges []

Jammu: In a significant move to regulate the release of balance budgetary allocations and expenditure during the last quarter of the financial year 202627, the Jammu & Kashmir Government on Friday ordered that balance allocation for any work will be released only after at least 80 percent of the funds already sanctioned have been utilized. []

Srinagar: Heavy overnight rainfall triggered flash floods in parts of north Kashmir on Friday, inundating roads and a government school in Bandipora district, while the Meteorological Department forecast intermittent rain and thunderstorms across Jammu and Kashmir over the next week. Officials said that flash floods hit Saderkoot Bala in Bandipora, where muddy water entered the []

Srinagar: The annual Amarnath Yatra remained suspended from the Baltal route on Friday due to inclement weather and ongoing repair work on the track, even as a fresh batch of 1,605 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu for the Baltal base camp. Officials said the pilgrimage had already been suspended from the []

New Delhi: The physical progress of the upcoming AIIMS at Haryanas Rewari and Jammu and Kashmirs Awantipora are 64.85 per cent and 78 per cent, respectively, with both projects targeted for completion by December 2026, the Lok Sabha was informed Friday. In a written reply on the current status of the AIIMS at Rewari, Awantipora, []

SRINAGAR: In a significant reform aimed at streamlining the building permission process across Jammu and Kashmir, the Housing & Urban Development Department (HUDD) has notified a Uniform Building Permission Fee Schedule under the provisions of the Jammu & Kashmir Unified Building Bye-Laws, 2021, vide government order number 157-JK(HUD) of 2026. The new fee schedule has []

Says future belongs to those who see possibilities rather than boundaries Jammu: Cluster University, Jammu on Friday celebrated a historic occasion as Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha inaugurated a series of groundbreaking academic programmes designed to redefine the future of higher education in the region. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the significance of the []

Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Friday held a meeting of all the concerned Administrative Secretaries to assess Jammu and Kashmirs performance on the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) and reviewed the progress made by the Information Technology Department towards expanding the digital governance ecosystem across the Union Territory. During the meeting, the Chief []

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centres response on a plea to declare the practice of polygamy among Muslims as unconstitutional for being violative of constitutional provisions. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notice to the Centre on a petition filed by womens []

Facebook posts on PM Modi HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Police have registered a case against the head of Meta India over multiple videos posted on the companys Facebook platform that depicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an abusive manner, a senior police officer said on Friday. Police are preparing to send a notice to Meta Platforms regarding []

SRINAGAR: With digital payments becoming an integral part of daily life and driving Indias transition towards a digital-first economy, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has urged citizens to remain vigilant against fraudulent text message scams that exploit fear, urgency and curiosity to deceive people into revealing sensitive information or transferring money. NPCI said []

NEW DELHI: Indias decision to replace its traditional blue jersey with saffron for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup has triggered opposition from former players and officials within Hockey India. The federation said the change was made for technical reasons after consultations with players and coaches. However, five members of the mens and womens teams []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana on Friday directed the concerned departments to launch a coordinated drive to revive willow cultivation across Kashmir and expand plantations to ensure a sustainable supply of quality timber for the cricket bat industry. The directions were issued during a high-level []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council on Friday commenced open selection trials for the Junior Boys Football Team for the 2026-27 Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy National Football Championship, organised under the aegis of the All India Football Federation, with 375 players from across the Union Territory registering for the process. Simultaneous divisional trials began []

NEW DELHI: Nasas Curiosity rover has spotted an unusual field of polygon-shaped rock patterns on the surface of Mars, a discovery that could help scientists better understand the planets ancient environment and the geological processes that shaped it billions of years ago. The newly released images show hundreds of interconnected polygonal ridges spread across a []

NEW DELHI: Nazi-era warships have emerged in Europe as a scorching heatwave made water levels in the Danube River shrink, revealing the once-sunken ships. Europes punishing heatwave is leaving its mark across the continent, and its doing so in a way that goes beyond record-breaking temperatures. As prolonged heat and an acute lack of rainfall []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kulgam in which a labourer from Chhattisgarh was killed and another injured. In a post on X, Sinha said he spoke with DGP Nalin Prabhat and top security officials following the incident. He termed the attack a cowardly act []

Kulgam: One non-local worker was killed and another injured after terrorists fired upon them in Kellam area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday evening. Officials said the terrorists targeted two non-locals in Kellam. Both were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. One of them later succumbed to injuries. The injured worker has []

Srinagar: Mountain Rescue Teams (MRT) of Jammu & Kashmir Police continued their dedicated service to Shri Amarnath Ji Yatris along both the Baltal and Pahalgam axis on Thursday, providing first aid, oxygen support, stretcher assistance and other essential emergency services to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage. In a statement, a police spokesperson said that []

Srinagar: A Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel of Jammu and Kashmir police sustained a bullet injury after his service weapon accidentally went off in the Kokernaf area of south Kashmir on Friday, officials said An official said that the cop suffered a gunshot wound to his foot and was immediately shifted to sub-district hospital Kokernag []

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of threatening Gen Z, and said that the duo is Indias past and should be careful about how they treat the countrys future. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha also alleged that Modi and Shah []

Janmu:The Anti-Corruption Bureau, J&K, has directed candidates selected in the Fire & Emergency Services Department vide Order No. 823 of 2020 dated 04.10.2020 to report for a height measurement test on August 3. According to a letter issued by the Sr. Superintendent of Police, Police Station ACB Central, J&K, Sidhra, Jammu, a copy which lies []

Srinagar: The JammuSrinagar National Highway (NH-44) remains closed for all types of traffic on Friday as restoration work is in progress, officials said. An official of Traffic Police told GNS that, work is underway between Jakheni in Udhampur district and Gangroo, Banihal in Ramban district. The closure follows an advisory issued yesterday by the District []

Journalism degree should be compulsory for journalists: Members SRINAGAR: The Committee on Government Assurances of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday convened a meeting at the Assembly Complex here to review the Action Taken Report (ATR) on assurances pertaining to the Information Department, with particular focus on measures undertaken to tackle fake news, []

Calls it milestone for J&K football SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq Thursday unveiled the official jersey of FC1 for the clubs historic debut in the 135th Durand Cup, alongside the FC1 team and representatives of TCI Max Cements, describing the occasion as a landmark moment for []

NEW DELHI: Amid unprecedented scenes of chaos and repeated disruptions in the Lok Sabha, Baramulla Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid entered the Well of the House while raising strong objections during the passage of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which extends statutory protection to Vande Mataram and provides for imprisonment []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference State Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar Thursday welcomed Omar Abdullah-led Governments landmark decision to accelerate the implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, calling it a decisive step towards protecting the rights of tribal communities across Jammu and Kashmir. In []

Bandipora: Heavy rains on Friday triggered flash flood-like conditions in the SK Bala and Doudwan areas of north Kashmirs Bandipora district, blocking the main road and several link roads, disrupting traffic and causing inconvenience to commuters. Officials said that incessant rainfall led to flash floods, washing debris, mud and uprooted trees onto roads in Doudwan []

Why Elementary Education Demands Urgent Attention In J&K A child at the age of about four years comes to us and spends six conscious hours with us. After spending about four years with us, if the student does not know letters, words, or simple subtractions, who is to be blamed the most? According to ASER []

A Life Dedicated to Education and Kashmiri Literature Majazi Sirs contribution cannot be measured by books alone. His plays have brought literature closer to the people while preserving the linguistic and cultural ethos of the region. At a time when regional languages face growing challenges, he continued to write, mentor, and inspire, ensuring that Kashmiri []

Wealth, status, and public appreciation will all fade away, but a sincere intention remains preserved with Him forever. The Quran sums it up beautifully: They were commanded only to worship Allah, being sincere to Him in religion. (Al-Bayyinah 98:5). Our deeds may be hidden from people or celebrated before the world, but their true value []

Forensic science in contemporary times occupies a unique position at the intersection of science, medicine, law, public health, and human rights. Its ethical mandate extends beyond identifying perpetrators. It protects the innocent, prevents wrongful convictions, identifies victims of crime and disasters, and strengthens public confidence in legal institutions. Grounded in scientifically validated methodologies, it strengthens []

Bandipora: Two persons were injured in a bear attack in the Ketson area of Aloosa in north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Thursday, officials said. An official said that the incident took place in the Ketson area when a bear attacked the two individuals, leaving them injured. He said the injured were immediately shifted to a []

Srinagar: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir on Thursday arrested a Punjab-based drug peddler and recovered 100 grams of heroin from him at Lasjan, Nowgam. In a handout, the police said that the arrest was made during a targeted operation launched by an ANTF team at Lasjan, near the flyover adjacent to Peaks, based on []

Srinagar: A 40-year-old man was found dead at his residence in the Rawathpora Baghat area of Srinagar on Thursday, officials said. An official said that the man was found with injuries reportedly caused by a sharp-edged object inside his house. He said police rushed to the spot soon after the incident and took the body []

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat on Thursday ordered the attachment of 1.7 hectares of land belonging to five terrorists hailing from Reasi district who are now operating out of Pakistan. DGP Nalin Prabhat has ordered the attachment of properties belonging to five notorious terrorists, now operating from Pakistan, a police spokesperson said. []

Gund:- Two school-going girls were injured after being hit by a speeding car on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway in the Gund area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Thursday. The shocking incident, which was captured on CCTV, has sparked concern among local residents over reckless driving on the busy highway. The injured girls have been []

Ganderbal,: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that a single protest cannot bring results and that repeated efforts andare required to make the demand heard. Speaking with reporters in Ganderbal, CM Omar, said they took the protest to Delhi knowing that they would not get anything from the first one. A promise made to []

Srinagar: An unidentified body was recovered from a water canal in the Baba Demb area of Srinagar on Thursday morning, eyewitnesses said. An eyewitness said that the body was found wrapped in a bathtub and floating in the canal, following which locals informed the police. He said that soon after receiving the information, a police []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in a cheating case involving a fake cooking oil company. The CBK said that the chargesheet in FIR No. 77/2022 has been filed before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar under Sections 420 and 120-B of the IPC against []

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a USD 22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport that will end the use of the widely disliked people movers, the mobile lounges that have been used for decades to shuttle travellers to and from the main terminal. In place of the people movers, the airport will []

Says Kashmiriyat remains strongest antidote to communal politics Asserts pluralistic ethos far stronger than attempts to fragment society Warns drug menace greatest threat to valleys youth Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said the historic Jantar Mantar protest marked a defining moment in J&Ks democratic journey, decisively exposing the []

New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to make insult to national song Vande Mataram a criminal offence. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed with a voice vote. As soon as the House convened in the post-lunch session, following two back-to-back adjournments earlier in the day, []

Srinagar: Several legislators from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Civil Secretariat here and apprised him of various developmental issues and public concerns pertaining to their respective constituencies. Among those who met the Chief Minister were Member of Legislative Assembly Kathua Dr Bharat Bhushan, MLA []