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Stresses creation of comprehensive digital health records for every citizen SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Monday chaired a meeting in Srinagar to review the progress of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in Jammu and Kashmir. The focus was on key components such as digital health solutions, their adoption, and impact on grassroots healthcare []

Announces Rs. 529 lakhs new Academic-cum-Library Block for College SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Monday announced the construction of Academic Block with Library at GDC (Women) Zakura at an approximate cost of Rs. 529.02 lakhs. The Minister made this announcement during her visit to Government Degree []

To ignite social entrepreneurship in J&K SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, through its Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Centre (SKIIE), joined hands with the IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) to organise Spark Social, a high-impact outreach seminar under the 14th Tata Social Enterprise Challenge (TSEC) 2026. The event, held at SKUAST-K []

Mehboobas remarks unmask PDPs mindset SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Additional General Secretary and Rajya Sabha Member Parliament Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan Monday said the JKNC will continue its peaceful democratic movement until the Centre fulfils its promise of restoring statehood. Interacting with party leaders and office-bearers at the party headquarters, he said the []

To strengthen international academic collaboration AWANTIPORA: Expanding its efforts to strengthen international academic collaborations, the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Kashmir, on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Paderborn University, Germany. The collaboration has been established between the Department of Philosophy, IUST, and the Centre for the History of Women Philosophers []

Imposes Rs 62,000 fine under Food Safety &Standards Act SHOPIAN: The Court of adjudication under the Food Safety and Standards Act was convened today by the Adjudicating Officer (Additional Deputy Commissioner) Shopian, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz during which 12 cases related to violations of food safety norms were disposed of. During the proceedings, a total []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar on Monday chaired the 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Jammu and Kashmir Horticultural Produce, Marketing and Processing Corporation (JKHPMC) at the Civil Secretariat, here. The Annual General Meeting unanimously adopted the audited accounts of the Corporation []

SRINAGAR: The Agriculture Department Kashmir, under the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP), organised a One-Day Training Programme at the Directorate of Agriculture Kashmir, Srinagar, to strengthen technical capacity and ensure effective implementation of project interventions. The programme was hosted by Chief Agriculture Officer, Srinagar, Ajaz Ahmad Mir, and []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that only Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah can take a decision on the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The decision on restoration of statehood can be taken by only two persons the prime minister and the home minister. That is []

It should empower boatmen, pony owners, artisans, homestay families, local youth Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday addressed the Ethical Tourism Conclave organized by the Tourist Trade Interest Guild, J&K, underscoring the imperative of developing a tourism model that is responsible, sustainable, and inclusive. In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor extended heartfelt congratulations []

NEW DELHI: BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan, who resigned as Union education minister following students protests over NEET row, was welcomed by some BJP leaders in the Parliament complex on Monday with a traditional cap and stole amid slogans like Pradhan Zindabad. Opposition MPs at the same time shouted slogans like Chor Chor, Paper Chor and []

NEW DELHI: Opposition MPs, including Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, protested in the Parliament House complex on Monday over alleged police brutality against student protesters during the agitation on the NEET paper leak issue and demanded Home Minister Amit Shahs apology. Carrying placards and a large banner, several MPs protested in front []

Srinagar: The annual Amarnath Yatra has crossed the 4.22 lakh pilgrim mark, with Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Ashul Garg, on Monday saying that over 4.22 lakh devotees had paid obeisance at the Holy Cave Shrine, while the pilgrimage continues through the Baltal route as restoration work on the Pahalgam track is underway. Addressing reporters in Srinagar, []

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said it will see what the Nandan Nilekani-led high-powered task force formed by the government suggests on the online conduct of the NEET examination. A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe said some out-of-the-box suggestions are needed especially when transition is made from the physical mode []

Udhampur: A fresh landslide in the Dewal area of Udhampur district disrupted traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Monday, stranding around 1,700 trucks and scores of passenger vehicles, officials said. An official said that traffic stranded between Udhampur and Banihal is being cleared through a single carriageway while restoration work on the damaged stretch []

NEW DELHI: Crude oil price fell by Rs 419 to Rs 8,185 per barrel in the futures trade on Monday amid weak global trends. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil futures for the August delivery slipped by Rs 419, or 4.87 per cent, to Rs 8,185 per barrel in a business turnover of 10,482 []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti should apologise instead of claiming that the video of her remarks at Jantar Mantar was AI-generated, saying the comments appeared to justify the misuse of power in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Omar, said the remarks sought []

Rajouri: A 60-year-old man who had been missing was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Khawas village of Koteranka area of Rajouri, officials said on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Khan Mir, son of Juma, a resident of Khawas. According to locals, the body was recovered under suspicious circumstances, triggering grief and concern []

Srinagar: Schools across the Kashmir valley reopened on Monday after a 21-day summer vacation. Students were seen returning to classrooms amid usual rush in the morning hours, marking the end of the break announced by the School Education Department earlier this month. Notably, the summer vacations were extended beyond the initial schedule due to prevailing []

Jammu: The JammuSrinagar National Highway NH-44 has been blocked at Dewal in Udhampur due to a landslide, an official said. Officials said that restoration work is currently going on at the site. In view of the risk of further landslides and shooting stones, commuters have been advised to avoid travelling on the highway until the []

CAIRO: The United States paused its attacks on Iran for a second straight day Sunday and Tehran said it had done so too, as efforts continued to bring the countries back to negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal largely undermined by recent exchanges of fire. It was not clear why the US has paused after []

Defence Minister says no talks with Islamabad except PoK Dras/New Delhi: India on Sunday recalled the valour of the armed forces in the 1999 Kargil war with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticising Pakistan for making terrorism a part of its state policy, saying there will be no talks with the country other than on PoK. []

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that India is emerging as a trusted global defence partner and the country continues to strengthen its defence capabilities. Addressing his monthly radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat, he also paid rich tributes to the Indian soldiers who fought the Kargil war. Despite harsh weather and the []

Scripted golden history Dras: Kargil Vijay Diwas is an eternal symbol of the Indian Armys indomitable courage, commitment, and supreme sacrifice, Indian Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth said on Sunday. The nation on Sunday marked the 27th year of Indias victory in the 1999 Kargil War against Pakistan. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the army chief []

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the objective of the Viksit Vibrant Village (VVV) programme, under which youths visit border villages and live with local communities, is to give opportunities to youngsters to step onto the ground to understand and connect with India instead of relying on virtual means. Interacting with the []

Addresses Harbah Festival at Anantnag Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday attended the sacred Harbah festival at Anantnag and paid obeisance to Mata Sidh Lakshmi. He also extended greetings to all the devotees who participated in the annual Hawan. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said the Harbah festival is a profound moment []

New Delhi: The Parliament is gearing up for a heated debate as the government introduces the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha. This legislative move is a direct response to the ongoing examination crisis that has shaken the country, culminating in the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra []

Kargil looked like a ghost town; life and death were just metres apart Srinagar: Kashmiri video journalist Tariq Lone, who was among the first journalists to reach the conflict zone and cover the Kargil War in 1999, has recounted his extraordinary and dangerous journeyhow he risked his life to capture some of the very first []

Srinagar: The Amarnath Yatra this year achieved a significant milestone on Sunday as the total number of pilgrims who paid obeisance at the south Kashmir cave shrine crossed the four-lakh mark. By Lord Shivas divine grace, the holy Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has crossed a remarkable milestone, and more than 4 lakh pilgrims have already []

Tehran: Iran said on Sunday it has halted retaliatory attacks against US allies in the Middle East after Washington stopped its strikes on the country for the past two nights. The Iranian declaration came after Washington paused a war nearing its fifth month and reports emerged that concerns over dwindling munitions were restraining plans for []

EOW Cracks Fake Government Recruitment Racket, Chargesheets Three* The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 01/2026 under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B RPC before the Honble Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against three accused persons for their involvement in []

Discipline, leadership & nation first can create new history Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday flagged off the Reading Marathon at the banks of Dal Lake, marking a unique convergence of knowledge, fitness, and environmental responsibility. The event, organised by the National Book Trust as part of Education Week, celebrates six successful years of []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha received Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the airport on Saturday in Srinagar. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor wrote: Welcomed Honble Raksha Mantri, Shri @rajnathsingh Ji at Srinagar airport today.

Woman dies in house collapse, several roads shut MeT warns of more rain, flash floods, landslides Srinagar: Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, triggering landslides, flash flood concerns and a house collapse that claimed the life of a woman in Rajouri district, while disrupting road connectivity across the Union Territory. []

How a student protest grew beyond its founders New Delhi: It ended where, in many ways, it had begun. Moments after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), thanked Chief Justice Surya Kant. It was Surya Kants cockroach remark during a Supreme Court hearing that []

Srinagar: The water level in River Jhelum continued to recede across Kashmir on Saturday evening, with all major gauge stations remaining below the warning level despite moderate to heavy rainfall in parts of South Kashmir earlier in the day. According to the Irrigation & Flood Control Departments data, the Jhelum was flowing at 14.62 feet []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid homage to the brave hearts of the Kargil War on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said: On Kargil Vijay Diwas, I bow to our martyrs who made supreme sacrifice to safeguard the sovereignty and honor of Maa Bharti during Operation Vijay. The []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting today with Camp Directors and senior officials to review the ongoing repair and restoration work along the Shri Amarnathji Yatra tracks in the wake of recent heavy rainfall. The meeting was attended by Shri Anshul Garg, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Shri Rahul Singh, Additional CEO Shri Amarnathji []

Shalimar, July 25: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has become the first university in the Kashmir Valley to conduct a completely paperless postgraduate semester examination, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of higher education in the region. On July 25, the University successfully conducted a tablet-based digital examination []

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday congratulated students and youth over Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhans resignation and urged other groups to show courage and stand up, saying it is time to remove the government. He said two demands are still pending: action against all people who committed atrocities against the students protesting against []

NEW DELHI: Loud cheers erupted at the Cockroach Janata Party protest site at Jantar Mantar after its founder Abhijeet Dipke announced Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhans resignation before the gathering, declaring that the movement had achieved its first breakthrough. Pradhans resignation sparked scenes of celebration at Jantar Mantar, where students and members of the CJP []

NEW DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk released a video on YouTube late Friday night, recounting his experience over the past few days and sharing a clip of what transpired as he was leaving the Safdarjung Hospital after the Delhi High Court allowed him to be shifted to the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. However, the Safdarjung Hospital []

NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday said he had been diagnosed with typhoid but vowed that his illness would not slow the movement seeking Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhans resignation. In a video message shared on social media, Dipke said he had been unwell for the past few days and []

Assures full support to family; says committed to eliminate terrorism from J&K Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday visited Lalpora, Beerwah, Budgam to meet the family members of slain J&K Polices Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who lost his life in the line of duty during a terror attack in Anantnag earlier this week. []

Srinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday spoke to the family of Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who was killed in a terrorist attack in Anantnag district earlier this week. Shah spoke to Qureshis son during the visit of BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma to the residence []

Idea is to rebuild Kashmirs historic bond with cinema: CM Omar Says govt committed to making region preferred location for film production Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday presided over the curtain raiser for the Ist International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) at the Royal Springs Golf Course here, describing the forthcoming []

Srinagar: After receding through most of the day, the River Jhelum recorded a fresh rise at key gauge stations on Friday evening, with the water level at Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar remaining above the flood declaration mark, while officials maintained that the river is expected to follow an overall receding trend. According to the []

Fresh spell likely from July 28: MeT Srinagar: Weather conditions improved across most parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday after a prolonged spell of heavy rainfall triggered flash floods, landslides, highway closure and widespread disruption across the Union Territory, while the Meteorological Department (MeT) said brief spells of rain and thundershowers will continue before []

SRINAGAR: Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) conducted 118 inspections of Food Business Establishments and lifted 54 enforcement samples of various food articles for laboratory analysis to assess their quality and safety. In addition, 16 surveillance samples were lifted from ICDS Centres to assess the quality and safety of food being served to beneficiaries. Three Improvement []

BARAMULLA: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and narcotics-related offences, Police in Baramulla have attached a vehicle involved in an NDPS case in accordance with the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. A Tata Punch (Model 2023) bearing Registration No. JK05L-7844, having an approximate market value of 3.70 lakh, has []