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Says Centre must not mistake our patience for weakness Appeals to all political parties to join July 20 protest in New Delhi Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday called upon the Union Government to immediately restore Jammu and Kashmirs statehood, asserting that the Centre must not []

Says NC will continue struggle for constitutional, democratic rights Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said that nations inevitably face hardships and trials, but such challenges are tests of faith, resilience, and perseverance, and urged the people not to lose hope, adding that difficulties are temporary and eventually give []

Srinagar: High-altitude regions of Jammu and Kashmir, including the tourist destinations of Pahalgam and Gulmarg, have witnessed a temperature rise of nearly 1C over the last two decades, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on the fragile Himalayan ecosystem, according to a new scientific study. The study, titled Warming of the High-Mountainous Climate Sensitive []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday accused the BJP of trying to bring down his government by engineering a split in the National Conference, claiming that his party MLAs were offered Rs 20-30 crore to switch sides. Addressing a packed workers convention at the mausoleum of his grandparents at Hazratbal on []

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir BJP on Saturday slammed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for accusing the saffron party of toppling the National Conference government, demanding that he either name the BJP leader allegedly poaching his MLAs, or issue a public apology. The party warned that it would initiate legal proceedings against the Abdullah if he []

Srinagar: In a major breakthrough in its ongoing counter-terrorism efforts, the State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir, has obtained an Interpol Red Corner Notice (RCN) against designated Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) militant Imtiyaz Ahmad Kandoo alias Fayaz alias Sajad. This development marks a significant milestone in the investigation of the 2013 Tarzoo (Hygam) terrorist attack case, the []

Srinagar: Stressing that road traffic injuries are preventable, public health experts have called for adopting a comprehensive Safe System Approach in Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on safer roads, responsible road users, safer vehicles, effective law enforcement, and improved post-crash emergency care. The framework, as per Dr S. Muhammad Salim Khan, Professor, Department of Community Medicine []

More precipitation likely Srinagar: Widespread rain and thundershowers hit several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday evening, while the Meteorological Centre Srinagar warned of the possibility of flash floods, mudslides and landslides in vulnerable areas. Rain and thundershowers affected many places across the Kashmir and parts of Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, Doda, Reasi and Udhampur []

Calls for public cooperation to maintain cleanliness of waterways SRINAGAR: In a significant initiative aimed at undertaking a comprehensive assessment of Srinagars historic water network, the Chief Executive Officer, Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), Faz Lul Haseeb, today conducted an extensive inspection of several historic water channels and rivulets across the city, including Kutte Kul, []

Kulgam: National Conference Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday said the party doesnt need him anymore, saying he was neither invited nor present at the party convention. He also distanced himself from the partys Jantar Mantar protest on statehood. Speaking to reporters in Kulgam, Ruhullah,said he did not attend the party convention []

Srinagar: The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir has secured an Interpol Red Corner Notice against designated Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Imtiyaz Ahmad Kandoo alias Fayaz alias Sajad in a 2013 terrorist attack case. According to a statement, the notice will facilitate international law enforcement agencies in locating, detaining, and initiating legal proceedings for the extradition of []

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the Jayaprakash Narayan Public Library in the NDMC area and said the presence of young readers in libraries was a better measure of a countrys future than its economic indicators. Addressing the inaugural function, the minister said, If you want to assess the future of []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmirs patience should not be mistaken for weakness, questioning why the promise of restoring statehood remains unfulfilled despite the completion of delimitation and Assembly elections. Addressing National Conference workers at the 26th death anniversary of Begum Akbar Jehan Abdullah (Madar-e-Meharban) at Hazratbal, CM Omar, said []

JAMMU: The 10th batch of 9,182 pilgrims, including 2,435 women, left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here on Saturday to pay obeisance at the holy Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. The pilgrims also included 256 sadhus, 46 sadhvis and 31 children. They left for the twin base camps of Nunwan-Pahalgam in []

DUBAI: US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for his killing, further underlining the tensions gripping the Mideast as an interim deal to end the war buckles under repeated crossfire in the region. Trump made the comments on his Truth Social after []

AUCKLAND: India and New Zealand on Saturday elevated their ties to a strategic partnership and set a five-year target to double their annual bilateral trade in goods and services to Rs 35,000 crore by 2030 following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Kiwi counterpart Christopher Luxon. The meeting yielded 18 concrete outcomes, including []

Alleges some people trying to sabotage partys program Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said his National Conference (NC) party is seeking permission for a protest at Jantar Mantar, but alleged that some people were trying to sabotage their plan. The NC had announced a sit-in protest in the national capital []

Institutional heads responsible for compliance; negligence viewed with seriousness Srinagar: In view of recent concerns regarding books available in institutional libraries and the procurement of educational material, the School Education Department and Higher Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir have issued comprehensive circulars. The action has been taken in pursuance of the directions of the []

Event to establish Kashmir on Indias marathon calendar, boost sports tourism Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday launched the official merchandise for the Kashmir Marathon 2026, organised by the Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Department, at the Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC), Srinagar. The official merchandise, comprising the marathon cap, finishers medal and racing kit []

Srinagar: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Friday forecast fresh spells of rain and thunderstorms across Jammu and Kashmir from July 11, with the possibility of heavy rainfall at isolated places in the Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal range. According to the MeT Centre, many places across the Union Territory are likely to witness one or []

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday chargesheeted separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah and other separatist leaders in connection with a 1996 case of mob violence and indiscriminate firing on police personnel in Srinagar. According to a statement, the chargesheet has named separatist leaders Shabir Ahmad Shah, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Abdul Ganie []

Says SASB, every dept making this spiritual journey safe, seamless, memorable Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday visited the Baltal base camp and reviewed the arrangements for the pilgrims of Baba Amarnath. He inspected Base Camp Hospital, on-spot registration counters, tents and other facilities, along with the senior officials and directed all line departments []

Srinagar: The ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra-2026 has achieved a significant milestone, crossing the two-lakh pilgrim mark within just eight days of its commencement. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said: In a remarkable testament to faith, the holy Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has crossed the 2 lakh pilgrim mark in just 8 days. []

Baramulla: In a concerted effort to uphold peace, enhance security, and prevent activities harmful to public order, police in Baramulla carried out coordinated searches across multiple locations linked to JKNOPs. The operations targeted residential houses of JKNOPs, their family residences, and related structures within the jurisdictions of Police Station Kreeri, Police Station Boniyar, Police Post []

Poonch: At least 25 people were rescued by Jammu and Kashmir Police after flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall inundated the Ari area of Mendhar subdivision in Poonch district on Friday. Officials said that the intense downpour caused water to enter dozens of houses and led to soil erosion in several villages. The sudden rise []

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered transfers and postings of three JKAS officers in the interest of administration. As per Government Order No. 1197-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated 10.07.2026 issued by the General Administration Department. Ms. Maxiumn Gorkie, JKAS, who was under orders of transfer as Chief Sports Officer, J&K Sports Council, has []

Baltal: Jammu & Kashmir: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reviewed the arrangements for Amarnath Yatra and interacted with pilgrims at the Baltal base camp on Friday. LG Sinha, said administration, including Police, Army, and other security agencies have worked together to ensure the pilgrimage remains safe, secure, and smooth. He said every effort is being made []

Qazigund: A girl died after being hit by an unidentified vehicle on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway at Vessu near KP Colony in the Qazigund area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday, officials said. An official said that the girl was hit by an unidentified vehicle on the highway at Vessu near KP Colony, Qazigund. []

NEW DELHI:Petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol (E20) can reduce fuel economy by 3-5 per cent in some vehicles, the Oil Ministry said on Friday, but argued the impact is outweighed by benefits, including a higher octane rating, superior anti-knock characteristics, faster combustion, better pickup, smoother acceleration, cleaner engine operation, and lower lifecycle carbon []

*JAMMU : The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a regular departmental inquiry against retired Executive Engineer Er. Rajinder Kumar, who was posted in the Public Works (R&B) Construction Division-IV SSA/RMSA (Samagra Division III and IV), Jammu. According to a Government order issued by the Public Works (R&B) Department, Er. Abhishek Gupta, In-charge Superintending Engineer, []

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted six senior leaders of the separatist Hurriyat Conference, including late Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Shabir Ahmed Shah in connection with a 1996 case of mob violence and indiscriminate firing on police personnel in Srinagar. According to a statement, the chargesheet has named separatist []

MELBOURNE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Australia, met the countrys Leader of Opposition Angus Taylor on Friday and discussed bilateral ties, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. They held productive discussions on the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The warm and cordial meeting reflected the strong bipartisan support []

New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp has submitted its reply to the governments notice on the username feature and the response is being examined, sources said on Thursday. The Centre issued a notice to Meta last Wednesday, questioning the proposed username feature on WhatsApp, flagging concerns that it could materially increase incidents of online fraud, phishing, digital-arrest []

Srinagar: A massive fire broke out in a 2 to 3-storey textile structure in Zakura Industrial Area here on Thursday evening, causing extensive damage to property and machinery. Officials said that a call about the blaze was received at 8:27 PM and fire tenders were immediately rushed from multiple stations. The fire erupted in Silcom []

Shopian: Shopian Police on Friday termed as false and misleading the information being circulated on social media regarding two individuals. In a post on X, police said both individuals, along with their associate, have been arrested in connection with FIR No. 55/2026 registered at Police Station Heerpora and are in lawful custody. The public is []

SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday said that the party does not belong to any family or a political dynasty; rather, it belongs to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that Apni Party is a credible platform dedicated to serving the people, voicing their issues, and protecting their rights. []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial Vice President and MLA Lal Chowk Ahsan Pardesi chaired an important meeting of constituency office-bearers at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha Complex, to review ongoing political activities and organisational affairs. The meeting also finalised arrangements for the observance of July 11, the death anniversary of Madar-e-Meharban Begum Akbar []

Seek early redress of public grievances SRINAGAR: MLA Rajpora, Ghulam Mohiuddin Mir, MLA Uri, Dr Sajad Shafi and MLA Pampore, Hasnain Masoodi on Thursday called on Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, at the Civil Secretariat here. During the meeting, the MLAs apprised the Minister in detail []

SRINAGAR: A meeting of the Committee on Government Assurances of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held on Thursday at the Assembly Secretariat under the Chairmanship of MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar. MLAs Ghulam Mohi Ud Din Mir, Chander Prakash, Iftkar Ahmad, Mehraj Malik, Shabir Ahmad Kullay besides Financial Commission (ACS) PWD (R&B) Anil Kumar []

ANANTNAG: In a firm action to uphold discipline and accountability during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, SSP Anantnag Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS has ordered the disengagement of one Special Police Officer (SPO), namely Shabir Ahmad Ganie son of Abdul Hamid Ganie resident of Primegam Hiller Shahabad, Dooru, for gross dereliction of duty. The SPO had []

SRINAGAR: A one-day ScientistSheep Breeders Interaction Programme-cum-Exposure Visit for progressive sheep breeders from Budgam was organized at the Mountain Research Center for Sheep & Goat (MRCS&G), SKUAST-Kashmir, on Thursday by the Sheep Husbandry Department, Kashmir, under the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA). The program focused on strengthening the technical knowledge and practical skills of sheep []

NEW DELHI: Rejecting criticism of ethanol-blended fuel, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that E20 petrol is scientifically tested, safe for vehicles and central to the countrys push for energy self-reliance. In a post on X, the Union Minister claimed that a misinformation campaign had intensified after the rollout of E85-compatible []

Sensex crashes 1,700 points MUMBAI: Global indices, including Indias Sensex, US Dow and Japans Nikkei, crashed and crude oil prices jumped over five per cent after US President Donald Trumps declaration that the ceasefire with Iran was over. Sensex was down over 1,700 points, while Nifty was hovering at 23,903 points at 3.14 pm, shortly []

Deliberate on DYD, AI integration, innovation & NEP-2020 roadmap SRINAGAR: The Executive Committee Meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Council (JKHEC) was held at the University of Kashmir, on Thursday, bringing together eminent academicians, policymakers and heads of higher educational institutions from J&K to deliberate on transformative initiatives aimed at strengthening the higher []

Social & student rights activist submits memorandum on key issues, appreciates public welfare initiatives SRINAGAR: Srinagar: Er. Ehtisham Khan, Social & Student Rights Activist and Secretary, Gandhi King Foundation (Jammu & Kashmir), called on the Honble Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar, in a cordial meeting during which a wide range of []

To strengthen innovation, startup ecosystem SRINAGAR: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagars Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), Leh to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, startup incubation, and technology commercialization across Leh, Ladakh, and adjoining regions. The MoU was signed on July []

SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) on Wednesday reviewed the progress of its first batch of students undergoing a one-month internship at IIT Bombay under the Center of Excellence for Rural Data Research & Analysis (RuDRA), an initiative supported through HADP-19 and HADP-20. The program is designed to equip students []

Stress quality, timely completion SRINAGAR: Justice Sanjay Dhar, Chairman of the Building and Infrastructure Committee, along with Justices Rahul Bharti, Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, Member of the Building and Infrastructure Committee and Justice Shahzad Azeem, on Thursday visited the site of the new High Court Complex, Srinagar to review the progress and pace of construction work. []

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan on Thursday chaired a meeting to review the progress of the ongoing demarcation of Hokersar Wetland, a designated Ramsar Site. The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Budgam, Afroza Bano; SDM (West) Srinagar, Irfan Bahadur; Divisional Forest Officer, DFO Wild life, Mohd Altaf, Photo Interpretation []

SRINAGAR: Director Information and Public Relations, Shreya Singhal on Thursday expressed profound grief and sorrow on demise of the son of Majeeb Ahmad, Information Officer, DIPR. During a condolence meeting held at Media Complex Srinagar, the Director Information conveyed her deepest condolences to Majeeb Ahmad and his family during this hour of immense grief. She []