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Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi to participate in funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran SRINAGAR/BUDGAM: Under the auspices of Anjuman Sharie Shian Jammu and Kashmir, solemn religious commemorations marking Youm-e-Ashura were observed across the Kashmir Valley with deep reverence and devotion, with scores of Zuljanah processions taken out in different parts of the Valley drawing []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, on Friday joined the Ashura procession at Zadibal, where he paid homage to the unparalleled sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions. The Minister participated in the procession alongside thousands of mourners, reflecting []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday met former Governor of Jammu & Kashmir N. N. Vohra, in Srinagar. The meeting was marked by a warm and engaging interaction, during which the two exchanged views on a range of issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir. The discussions drew upon Shri Vohras vast administrative experience and his []

RAJOURI: Reaffirming the administrations zero-tolerance approach to narcotics, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Friday led a massive anti-drug campaign in Nowshera held to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The Department of Social Welfare, under the overall supervision of the district administration Rajouri, organised a Walkathon, Signature Campaign, and []

Development story of shrine a testament to Waqf Boards holistic vision SHAHDARA SHARIF (RAJOURI): Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, on Wednesday inaugurated the state-of-the-art Grand Mosque at Shahdara Sharif, along with a new Guest House equipped with modern facilities and a Security Barrack at the shrine campus, describing []

ANANTNAG: In view of the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, J&K Police in Anantnag conducted a specialised Sniper Response Mock Drill at Batangoo along the Yatra route as part of its comprehensive security preparedness for the annual pilgrimage. The exercise was aimed at assessing the operational readiness, precision engagement capabilities, and swift response of specially []

SRINAGAR: The ruling National Conference (NC) suffered a major setback on Friday in the Natipora area of the Chanapora constituency as dozens of its prominent leaders, workers, and activists resigned from the party en masse and joined the Apni Party. On this occasion, Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari extended a warm welcome to []

SRINAGAR: The Private Schools Association of Jammu & Kashmir (PSAJK) participated in a high-level seminar on Protection of the Natural Environment of J&K organised by the Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC), J&K, under the chairmanship of Khursheed Ahmad Ganai (Retd. IAS), with Dr. Karan Singh, former Sadr-e-Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir, eminent scholar, and distinguished []

SANJY-2026: NDMA conducts mock exercise to test emergency preparedness along Baltal Axis GANDERBAL: As part of the ongoing preparations for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday conducted a comprehensive multi-agency mock exercise along the Baltal axis to assess emergency preparedness, strengthen inter-departmental coordination and ensure swift []

SRINAGAR: On the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, J&K Police in Baramulla organized a meaningful awareness and counseling programme at the Police Drug De-Addiction Centre, Baramulla. The event witnessed the participation of recovered patients and their family members, highlighting the importance of collective efforts in overcoming substance abuse. During []

Srinagar: A 16-year-old boy was injured after accidentally sustaining a gunshot injury at his residence in Anwarabad Salkoot area of north Kashmirs Kupwara district on Friday. An official said that the incident occurred when the teenager was accidentally hit by a shot fired from a licensed bore gun kept at home. He said the injured []

Srinagar: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq, while speaking at the Friday congregation at Jama Masjid Srinagar on Youm-e-Ashoora, said that the tragedy of Karbala is not merely a chapter of history, but an eternal lesson in truth, patience, justice and sacrifice. Mirwaiz said Imam Hussain (RA) was not in search of war or confrontation. []

Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, VK Birdi, on Friday said elaborate multi-tiered security and traffic arrangements have been put in place for the 10th Muharram (Ashura) procession from Gulshan Abad to Zadibal to ensure the safe and smooth movement of mourners. Speaking with reporters, the IGP Kashmir, said mourners from different parts of []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday joined the Youm-e-Ashura procession at Zadibal in Srinagar, where he paid rich tributes to the supreme sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions. The Lieutenant Governor participated in the solemn procession and was presented with a black armband by mourners as a mark of respect during the []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday strongly refuted allegations by PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti regarding 25,000 alleged irregular appointments, accusing her party of hypocrisy and citing past instances of backdoor recruitments during previous regimes. Speaking with reporters in Zadibal, CM Omar,, invoked a Hindi saying ulta chor kotwal ko daante []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday expressed hope that the Youm-e-Ashura procession would soon be restored to its original traditional route, saying his government would continue its efforts to ensure its full restoration. Speaking to reporters after joining mourners at Zadibal, Omar, said the month of Muharram, particularly the 10th day, Youm-e-Ashura, holds immense []

Pulwama: A 25-year-old labourer from Uttar Pradesh died after allegedly falling unconscious while working at a brick kiln in the Zadoora area of south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Friday. An official said that the labourer was working at the brick kiln in Zadoora when he suddenly fell unconscious. He was immediately rushed to District Hospital []

Srinagar: On the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called for renewed resolve to protect youth and realize the vision of a Nasha Mukt J&K. In a post on X, the LG said, On Intl Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking, lets reaffirm our resolve to protect youth []

Srinagar: Ahead of Muharram, the Srinagar police have issued a public advisory urging people to observe the procession with peace, dignity and discipline. In a handout, the police said that maintain peace, discipline and communal harmony throughout the procession. Follow all directions issued by the administration and police authorities.Cooperate with traffic police and volunteers for []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Additional General Secretary and MP Chowdry Muhammad Ramzan Wednesday claimed that PDP continues to survive on the political patronage of the BJP and functions as an instrument to fragment the collective voice of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a party convention of the Tral Constituency, organised []

SRINAGAR: A formal meeting of the Committee on Assurances was held on Thursday at the Assembly Secretariat, Srinagar, under the chairmanship of MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar. MLA Iftkar Ahmad, Waheed ur Rehman Para, Shabir Ahmad Kullay along with senior officers from the Assembly Secretariat were present in the meeting. During the meeting, the Chairman underscored []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Thursday paid glowing tributes to Sayyid-ush-Shuhada Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his loyal companions saying that the unparalleled sacrifice of Karbala continues to illuminate the path of truth, justice, steadfastness and unwavering faith for all humanity. In his message, Dr. Farooq said that []

SRINAGAR: Paying glowing tributes to Imam-e-Aali Maqam Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his loyal companions, Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said, Youm-e-Ashura reminds us of the timeless lesson taught by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions: that we must always uphold truth and justice, and never bow before oppression, even if it []

PULWAMA: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Thursday visited Aripal Tral and addressed a mega public gathering. The Minister was accompanied by Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan and MLA Hazratbal, Salman Sagar. While interacting with the gathering, the Minister assured the people that the government remains []

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended Rudra Abhishek ceremony on the auspicious occasion of Shivacharya Abhinavgupta Jayanti and Nirjala Ekadashi at Shri Anandishwar Bhairav Nath Ji Maharaj Asthapan, Maisuma, Srinagar on Thursday. He interacted with the devotees and extended his heartiest greetings. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor observed that Shri Anandishwar Bhairav Nath Ji []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha have expressed profound grief over the demise of Romin Ahmad, JKAS, who was serving as Joint Director, Handloom, Kashmir. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister described the passing of the officer as a significant loss to the administration. The Chief Minister extended his heartfelt []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Honble Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday attended the Majlis-e-Isal-e-Sawab of the late wife of party stalwart and former General Secretary, Late Khawaja Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Shah, and the revered mother of former MLA Irfan Shah. They were accompanied by the []

To guide sustainable water management in J&K SRINAGAR: Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti Department, Shaleen Kabra on thurssday chaired a meeting of the Union Territory Level Coordination Committee (UTLC) convened for assessment of groundwater resource potential in Jammu and Kashmir for the year 2026. Apart from senior officials of Central Government Water Board, the meeting []

Participates in Baba Kanju Shah Annual Urs at Jammu JAMMU: Chairperson of the Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, on Wednesday participated in the Annual Urs of Peer Baba Syed Kanju Shah Sahib (RA) at Kunjwani in Jammu, where thousands of devotees took part in the Urs celebrations, with the Waqf Board []

Chairs high-level meeting at Pahalgam; reviews Yatra preparations Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting at Pahalgam and reviewed the preparations for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, starting from 3rd July. The meeting was attended by Dr. Mandeep K Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor and CEO Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board; []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday visited the Nunwan base camp with senior officials and reviewed the on-ground arrangements for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026. The Lieutenant Governor conducted a detailed inspection and took stock of all amenities in place to ensure a smooth, comfortable, and welcoming experience for the devotees of Baba Barfani. The []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday addressed the Valedictory Session of an International Conference on Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, organized by the Government Degree College for Women, Anantnag in collaboration with the District Administration Anantnag. The Lieutenant Governor stated that the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is a living embodiment of Indias spiritual consciousness, cultural []

Traffic curbs across downtown; thousands expected to participate Srinagar: As Kashmir prepares to observe Youm-e-Ashura on Friday with religious fervour and solemnity, authorities have put in place elaborate traffic arrangements across Srinagar to ensure the smooth conduct of the traditional Zuljinah procession from Bota Kadal to Imambara Zadibal. The annual procession, one of the largest []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday paid rich tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and the martyrs of Karbala, recalling their unparalleled sacrifice for truth, justice and righteousness. In his message on the solemn occasion of Ashoora, the Chief Minister said that the tragedy of Karbala remains an eternal []

Says safety was priority, not haste Rewards rescuers with Rs 50,000 Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reopened the Gulmarg Cable Car project to the public, a month after a technical snag forced the closure of the popular ride to the upper reaches of Gulmarg. Abdullah, who visited the Cable Car []

Srinagar: In a major step towards ensuring the safe, secure and peaceful conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 (SANJY-2026), police in Anantnag has launched Project Hawk Eye, a comprehensive surveillance and security initiative aimed at maintaining round-the-clock vigilance from the sky to the ground along the entire yatra route. Under this initiative, Police has deployed []

LG thanks PM, Sports Minister for landmark approval Srinagar: In a major boost to the sports ecosystem of Jammu & Kashmir, the Government of India has accorded approval for the establishment of the first National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) in Sports for J&K, to come up in Kashmir. The proposed Centre, to be developed in []

Focus on Dal-Nigeen management plan, sewerage infrastructure Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired the 27th Board of Directors meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA) at SKICC to review the progress of ongoing conservation initiatives and deliberate on policy, administrative and infrastructure-related matters concerning the Dal, Nigeen, Khushalsar []

Srinagar: The government Thursday said that it will consider announcing summer vacations for schools of Kashmir division in the month of July. Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo said, As of now we have no plans of announcing summer vacations, weather is good for now. The government will think about it in the month []

Sumbal: As part of extensive security and preparedness measures for the forthcoming annual Amarnath Yatra, a multi-agency mock drill was conducted at the Shadipora Transit Camp in North Kashmirs Bandipora district on Thursday to assess the readiness of security and emergency response agencies. The exercise witnessed the participation of personnel from the Special Operations Group []

Gulmarg: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Gulmarg Gondola service was resumed only after the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), POMA, certified the repairs and maintenance procedures following last months technical fault, asserting that the government prioritised safety over an early reopening. Speaking to the media said CM Omar made the []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya for approving Jammu and Kashmirs first National Centre of Excellence at Awantipora, Pulwama. Taking to X, the LG said the NCOE will serve as a premier national centre for High Altitude Sports and []

Srinagar:Srinagar Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory for Youm-i-Ashoora, which will be observed on 10th Muharram, June 26, 2026. The main Zuljinah procession will be taken out from Bota Kadal to Imambara Zadibal, affecting traffic in Zadibal and adjacent areas. *Key Diversions Announced* In a handout, the traffic police said that to ensure []

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police has booked several Army personnel, including a commanding officer, for allegedly storming a police station in Kishtwar district, assaulting police personnel and damaging government property, officials said on Thursday. The Army said the matter is under examination through the appropriate institutional mechanisms and assured that appropriate action will be taken []

CARACAS (VENEZUELA): Acting Venezuela President Rodrguez said early Thursday there are at least 32 people dead and 700 injured after back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck the country Wednesday evening. She warned the toll was expected to rise as rescuers searched collapsed buildings and emergency crews reached devastated areas after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes roiled []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir on Thursday said it has filed a chargesheet against two individuals for allegedly cheating orchardists and horticulturists through the circulation of counterfeit Glo Potash agricultural products in Kashmir. In a statement spokesperson said the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir, of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet []

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a phone call from his Armenia counterpart Nikol Pashinyan whom he thanked for facilitating the evacuation of Indian nationals stranded in Iran following the recent developments in West Asia. Modi also congratulated Pashinyan on the victory of his Civil Contract Party in the countrys parliamentary elections []

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump berated Senate Republicans face to face on Wednesday for allowing a vote to block his war in Iran, further escalating a feud that has diverted GOP efforts to focus on election-year affordability issues and brought much of the chambers business to a halt. Invited by Florida Sen Rick Scott to speak []

Srinagar: Top brass of Jammu and kashmir Police on Wednesday joined the traditional 8th Muharram procession in Srinagar and interacted with mourners, while thousands of devotees participated in the religious observance amid elaborate security, traffic and civic arrangements put in place by the administration. Director General of Police (DGP) J&K Nalin Prabhat remained on the []

Agri-innovation lab, global vet school, intl students cell approved Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired the 36th University Council Meeting of SKUAST-Kashmir, at Lok Bhavan. The meeting was attended by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah; Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Cooperatives, Javid Ahmad Dar; Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; Additional []