The five-time champions, Mumbai Indians, will lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Qualifier 2 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday. The winner of this game will face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league []

In a compassionate outreach effort under Operation Sadhbhavana, the Indian Armys Rashtriya Rifles unit based in Bhadarwah organised a free medical and veterinary camp for tribal nomads living in the high-altitude meadows of Jammu & Kashmirs Bhaderwah. The camp was held in the Jai Valley, situated at 7,850 feet above sea level. The initiative aimed []

Elaborate security arrangements are in place for the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela, scheduled for June 3 at the revered Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla, Ganderbal district, officials said. Deputy Commissioner Jammu Sachin Kumar and Jammu IGP Bhim Singh flagged off over 60 buses carrying devotees to the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela, scheduled for June []

Despite prevailing fear in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor following that, devotees in large numbers are visiting the revered Mata Kheer Bhawani temple in Kashmir. Pilgrims, including many Kashmiri Pandits, expressed unwavering faith and said such attacks cannot deter their devotion. The annual Kheer Bhawani Mela will begin on June 3, []

Full arrangements in place for safe pilgrimage: Dr Karwani

Kupwara, May 31: In a push for inclusive and equitable development, Minister for Health, Social Welfare, and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Friday chaired a high-level District Development Board meeting in Kupwara, reaffirming the governments resolve to prioritize the needs of border and far-flung areas. The meeting saw participation from a host of top officials, including []

Srinagar, May 31: Advisor to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Nasir Aslam Wani, on Saturday reaffirmed the Jammu and Kashmir governments commitment to reviving the tourism sector, assuring that efforts are already underway and results will soon be visible. Speaking to reporters after a high-level review meeting in Kupwara, Advisor Nasir stated that the administration is []

NC leader calls for fulfilling election promises, working 'internally' to revive tourism in J&K post-Pahalgam attack

Says women empowerment vital for overall progress of region

MLA Rajiv Jasrotia appointed partys Chief Whip in J&K Assembly

PDP will continue its efforts for lasting peace in J&K

Jammu, May 31: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday criticised the government for its failure to address the escalating unemployment crisis in Jammu and Kashmir. He accused the government of lacking the seriousness and commitment needed to tackle what he described as a burning issue, saying the rising unemployment is ruining the []

Srinagar, May 31: National Conference General Secretary and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Khanyar, Ali Mohammad Sagar on Saturday conducted a detailed inspection of ongoing construction at S R Gunj Hospital here. During the visit, he assessed the projects progress and issued immediate directives to accelerate critical infrastructure developments in the area. The review was []

Jammu, May 31: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh on Saturday lashed out at the Aam Aadmi Party government for turning its so-called War on Drugs into yet another theatrical show by Arvind Kejriwals PR-driven politics. Chugh, in a statement issued her,e said, Today is May 31, 2025 the very deadline []

Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (EFCC), addressed the Plenary Session of the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers Preservation, held from May 29-31 in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan. According to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the event brought together international experts, policymakers, and Ministers to deliberate on urgent []

SRINAGAR, MAY 31: In view of the ensuing festival of Eid-ul-Adha, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Saturday held a meeting of officers to review arrangements for the smooth & peaceful celebration of the auspicious occasion. Addressing the meeting, Div Com directed CE KPDCL to ensure uninterrupted electricity on the eve []

RAJOURI, MAY 31: In a significant outreach initiative aimed at addressing the public grievances in border areas, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today conducted an extensive tour of Nowshera division. During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister met several public delegations who apprised him of various issues, including road connectivity, water supply, electricity, healthcare facilities []

J&K sees cold day as mercury settle below normal; Weatherman predicts improvement from tomorrow

Excercise aimed to assess on ground preparedness regarding Civil Defence, Emergency Response: DC Srinagar

SRINAGAR, MAY 31:- Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Higher Education, (Mentor District Srinagar), Shantamanu, on Saturday chaired a meeting of Civil Defence Coordination Committee here at Meeting Hall of DC Office Srinagar to assess the on ground preparedness regarding civil defence, emergency services and public reassurance measures in Srinagar district. Shantamanu had a detailed assessment of []

The recent cross-border shelling in Poonch and adjacent areas of Jammu and Kashmir, which led to the tragic loss of fourteen lives including four children, has drawn a measured and multidimensional response from the Indian National Congress. Far from routine political commentary, the partys recent engagement reflects a deeper concern with governance, compassion and national []

Union Minister JP Nadda said on Saturday that Operation Sindoor has not ended yet and will continue as long as Pakistans intentions are wrong. The Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, mostly tourists. The Union Minister also expressed gratitude to []

Anantnag, May 31 : In a commendable display of prompt action and dedication, the Anantnag Police successfully rescued a stranded passenger vehicle at Sinthan Top today. A Xylo vehicle bearing registration number JK17-7352, carrying 08 passengers and a driver, became stranded at Sinthan Top due to fresh snowfall. A distress call made by one of []

The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) Saturday announced summer vacations for all educational institutes of summer zones areas of the region from June-07 to July-17-2025. According to the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), DSEJ in an order said, All the government and recognized private schools falling in summer zones of Jammu division shall observe []

India decisively asserted its military superiority over Pakistan during this months brief but intense conflict, with its aerial strikes penetrating deep into Pakistani territory and delivering pinpoint blows to critical enemy infrastructure such as radar systems, control units, and airbases, a Reuters report citing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said on Saturday, []

Srinagar May, 31: Mr. Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, IAS, Director, Sericulture J&K proudly extends his deepest gratitude and best wishes to Mr. Mohammad Aslam Lone, Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Rather, Mr. Abdul Majeed and Ms.Hilal Jan, on the occasion of their retirement. Having served the department with unwavering dedication and integrity these officials left behind a legacy []

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri engaged in several high-level engagements with senior officials of the US Administration. Misri held talks with Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Michael Faulkender, where they discussed collaboration in the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) processes. With Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Financial Action Task Force Financial Action Task Force, the []

Srinagar, May 31:In a swift and decisive action, Srinagar Police busted an online fraud racket involving a fake medical donation appeal on social media platform ( Facebook ). As per the Police Spokesperson, On 30th May 2025, Police Station Nowhatta received a written complaint from Muneer Ahmad Misger son of Mohammad Sadiq Misger resident of []

Indias Covid-19 tally has reached 2,710 active cases, with 1,170 patients discharged, as per the Union Health Ministry. The country reported seven deaths across multiple states, with comorbidities playing a significant role in most cases, according to state-wise data. According to the Health Ministry, in Delhi, one death was reporteda 60-year-old female with acute intestinal []

Stressing that there cannot be any dialogue with Pakistan till it decides to dismantle terror operators constructed in its country, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who is leading an all-party delegation, said that India understands that disputes must be settled through dialogue, but it does not believe in dialogue with a gun pointed towards its forehead. []

Emphasising that safeguarding the nations interests remains paramount, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hit out at Pakistan asserting that India will never succumb to any form of nuclear blackmail. Addressing the Convocation Ceremony of Foreign National Students at Parul University in Gujarats Vadodara, EAM S. Jaishankar said that New Delhis zero tolerance for terrorism has []

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) once again claimed credit for brokering a cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, asserting that his administrations trade negotiations potentially averted a nuclear war between the two nations. During an interaction with reporters here, Trump expressed pride in achieving peace through trade rather than military conflict, []

World No Tobacco Day highlights the urgent need to expose deceptive industry practices targeting vulnerable populations

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Srinagar, May 30: Delhi Public School Srinagar celebrated its Founders Day on May 26 in the Indoor Stadium to honour the birth anniversary of its visionary founder, late Durga Prasad Dhar and to reflect on the schools legacy, values and milestones. The day was marked with deep reverence, joy and a zealous display of talent []

Ganderbal, May 30: In view of the forthcoming Eid-ul-Adha celebrations, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, Friday chaired a meeting to review and finalize the necessary arrangements for the smooth observance of the festival across the district. The meeting held in the V.C Room of Mini Secretariat Ganderbal held threadbare discussion regarding the arrangements to be []

Jammu, May 30: The department of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare, Jammu, Friday observed the second International Day of Potato, acknowledging the crops vital role in sustaining over one billion people worldwide and its significance in the regions farming landscape. Declared by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2023, the International Day of Potato []

Srinagar, May 30: The department of Sociology at Amar Singh College Friday hosted a day-long national conference on Sustainable Srinagar: Building Resilience in Fragile Ecosystems, supported by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). Shantmanu, Financial Commissioner of the Higher Education Department and Additional Chief Secretary, J&K Government, inaugurated the event as Chief Guest. []

Srinagar, May 30: In a move to strengthen police-public relations and encourage community participation in governance, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) actively participated in the Thana Diwas programme organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Police under its Civic Action Programme at Police Post Kakryal. Representing the university, Dr Varun Dutta (NCC Coordinator) and Dr []

Farmers living on borders our second line of defence India's agri output grown over 40% since 2014

Srinagar, May 30: Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir, has ordered the immediate discontinuation of a specific batch of Injection Bupivacaine Hydrochloride following reports of adverse post-operative reactions. In an official circular issued from the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir, the directorate has directed all Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) and Medical Superintendents across the Kashmir division []

Following the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, a team of the Food Safety Department conducted intensive market checking to inspect different food outlets in different parts of the City. Food safety team led by Assistant Commissioner, Yameen ul Nabi, accompanied by Food Safety Officers along with team of Mobile Food []

A man was killed in a road accident at Khumani Chowk in Bemina area of Srinagar on Friday evening, officials said. An official told that an accident took place between a scooty and a vehicle near a water tank at Khumani Chowk, resulting in on the spot death of a scooty rider. He identified the []

Mumbai Indians seasoned opener Rohit Sharma crossed the 7000-run milestone in the cash-rich league, becoming just the second after his long-time compatriot Virat Kohli to achieve the feat. Rohit upped the ante during MIs pulsating Eliminator fixture against Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur. He notched a sizzling 81 from 50 deliveries to send the five-time champions []

Indigo has been granted a one-time last and final extension of three months up to August 2025 for the damp-leased aircraft from Turkish Airlines, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Friday. Indigo is operating two B777-300ER aircraft under a damp lease from Turkish Airlines, which was permitted till May 31, 2025. Indigo []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday apprised about his meeting with the family members of slain Pahalgam victim Shubham Dwivedi, a 31-year-old businessman from Kanpur who was shot dead in cold blood in the name of religion, and said that the spirit (passion) of the family towards the Indian army that launched Operation Sindoor was []

The Wildlife Department celebrated the completion of two years of Jambu Zoo with a series of activities held here the other day. The occasion marked a significant milestone in the zoos journey, with over five lakh footfalls since its opening to the public on May 29, 2023. Lion Cubs, Kutki and Bhunki, born on 5 []

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah addressed Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir today. On this occasion, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Home Secretary, the Director of the Intelligence Bureau, the Director General of the Border Security Force, and several other distinguished individuals were []

The Higher Education Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government today announced summer vacations for the degree colleges of the UT. As per the govt order, the colleges in the summer zone of the Jammu division will observe a 45 days break beginning June 1, 2025 while as the colleges falling in the winter zone []