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SRINAGAR, AUGUST 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over appointment letter to Absar Ashiq Qureshi, son of J&K Police's Martyr Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, at Lok Bhavan, today. The family members of the martyr were also present. The Lieutenant Governor paid tribute to the brave heart who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty during the July 22, 2026 terror attack in Anantnag. He assured the family of all possible support. Earlier last week, the Lieutenant Governor had

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over an appointment letter on compassionate grounds today to Smt. Inshah Nazir, wife of J&K Police Martyr Inspector Masroor Ali Wani. The Lieutenant Governor honored the supreme sacrifice of Inspector Masroor Ali Wani and assured the family of every possible support and assistance from the administration.

Srinagar, Aug 1: State Secretary of the Jammu Kashmir Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) and former President of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad, on Saturday urged the government to ensure the smooth movement of fresh fruit-laden trucks from Srinagar to the rest of India via the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway during the ongoing harvest season. I would like to draw immediate attention to the movement of fresh fruit-laden trucks from Srinagar to the rest of India, particul

Srinagar, Aug 1: National Conference president and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday called for a fair and transparent investigation into the killing of two non-local labourers in Kulgam, questioning why such attacks occur whenever the demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood is raised. Speaking to reporters after meeting the bereaved families as per news agency Kashmir News Servce (KNS), Abdullah described the incident as unfortunate and said the truth behind

Srinagar, Aug 1: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar today has strongly condemned the killing of two labourers in Kulgam, describing the incident as a dastardly act, and expressed profound grief over the loss of innocent lives. According to a post shared by the Office of the Chief Minister, J&K on X, the Chief Minister announced an ex-gratia relief of 10 lakh each from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the next of kin of the deceased. The financial assistance will be in addition to the imme

San Diego , August 1 : A US Marine Corps F-35 fighter jet crashed near Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar in San Diego on Friday, triggering a brush fire in the vicinity, according to US military officials, while the pilot safely ejected and was recovered. The aircraft, assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Aircraft Group 11, went down at about 10 am local time in what the Marine Corps described as an aircraft mishap on the flight line, Fox News reported, citing officials. Fir

Srinagar, Aug 01 : Heavy rainfall triggered flooding in parts of south Kashmirs Shopian district on Saturday, inundating several houses and a school, while a cloudburst in Kishtwar district damaged property and forced the closure of the ChatrooKishtwar stretch of National Highway-244, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that in Shopian, rainwater entered several houses in Pahlipora village, disrupting normal life and prompting an emergency response from th

Srinagar, Jul 31: The Vice Chairman (VC), Jammu & Kashmir Lake Conservation and Management Authority (JKLCMA), Khurshid Ahmad Shah on Friday convened a review meeting to take stock of various ongoing activities and works being undertaken by authority for the conservation, protection and management of water bodies in Jammu & Kashmir. All the officers of JK LCMA participated in the meeting. During the meeting, a detailed review of the progress of various ongoing works and field activities was un

Bandipora, Jul 31: The District Level Committee (DLC) under Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP), hosted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Bandipora, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), approved eligible proposals under multiple project components aimed at strengthening Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), promoting agri-entrepreneurship and improving farmers' livelihoods in the district.

Ganderbal, Jul 31: A comprehensive review meeting on the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Scheme and the Labour Codes was held today at the Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat, Ganderbal, under the chairmanship of Charandeep Singh, Labour Commissioner, Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was co-chaired by Fahim Bihaqqi, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal. The meeting was convened to review the progress achieved under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM)

Srinagar, Jul 31: The Cooperatives Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, in collaboration with the All Changthang Pashmina Growers Cooperative Society Ltd. and J&K Bank, organized a BuyerSeller Meet on Friday at DIPR Auditorium, Srinagar. The programme aimed to establish direct interaction between Ladakh Pashmina herders and leading buyers, exporters, traders and business organizations, ensuring better price realization for the actual Pashmina herders, eliminating unnecessary intermediaries, a

Ganderbal, Jul 31: Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Anurag Misra (Chairman of the Ad-hoc Board of Studies) of the newly established Deptt of Civil Engineering, CUKashmir, on his appointment as the Director of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar. On behalf of the University fraternity, Vice Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, conveyed his congratulations to Prof. Misra and wished him success in his new leadership role. He

Srinagar, Jul 31: The first-of-its-kind Kashmir Theatre Conference, which was scheduled to be held at Tagore Hall in Srinagar from August 1 to 3, has been postponed and will now be held on September 11 to 13, 2026, organisers announced on Friday. The two-day conference will be organised by non-governmental organisation ACT FOR A BETTER TOMORROW with support from the Sangeet Natak Akademi and the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL). Speaking to Rising Kashmir, ACT C

Srinagar, Jul 31: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Friday held a meeting of all the concerned Administrative Secretaries to assess Jammu and Kashmir's performance on 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 CS launched 162 district-level online citizen services, developed by the Information Technology Depa

At an age when most 15-year-olds are occupied with school, exams and deciding what they want to become, Murtaza Rafiq had already discovered his passion. Armed with a camera, basic editing software and an internet connection from his home in Tral in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, he began creating videos with little more than curiosity and determination. Nearly a decade later, that teenage experiment has grown into two successfulcareers,one as a digital creator followed by hundreds of thousan

Srinagar, Jul 31: The annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra remained suspended from the Baltal route on Friday after heavy rainfall damaged sections of the track, forcing authorities to halt the movement of pilgrims as a precautionary measure. Official sources said the decision was taken in view of inclement weather and the need to undertake urgent restoration work on vulnerable stretches of the Baltal track. The suspensionwas aimed at ensuringthe safety of thousands of pilgrims undertaking the annual p

Srinagar, Jul 31: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has issued fresh guidelines for the release of balance budgetary allocations and regulation of expenditure during the last quarter of the Financial Year 2026-27, aiming to ensure timely execution of works, optimal utilisation of funds and prevent the year-end rush in spending. According to a circular issued by the Budget Division of the Finance Department, the balance allocation for any work will be released only after at least 80 per ce

Srinagar, Jul 31: After enduring prolonged dry spells, dust-laden winds and declining air quality earlier this year, Kashmir is breathing easier again as widespread monsoon showers cleanse the atmosphere, dramatically improving visibility and restoring the Valley's famed crystal-clear horizons. From Srinagar to the foothills of the Pir Panjal, the transformation has been remarkable. The Zabarwan range overlooking Dal Lake appears unusually sharp, the distant Pir Panjal mountains stand out agains

Srinagar, July 30: The Motor Vehicles Depart-ment (MVD), J&K, has flagged serious short comingsinthefunction-ing of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) in Sri-nagar, revealing that 12 out of 15 inspected traffic signal junctions are non-functional, severely impactingtraf-fic management and enforcement across the city. An official status report prepared by the Technical Team-UT Enforcement, following a field inspection of traffic signalinstalla-tions, found that sev-eral key junction

Srinagar, Jul 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said the transformation in Jammu Kashmir over the past six years is the result of a sustained commitment to rebuilding trust, enabling citizens to lead lives of their own choosing and restoring the dignity that had long been overshadowed by instability. The LG made these remarksduringinteraction with officers attending the Higher Command Course - 55 at Army War College, Mhow. Addressing the officers and faculty members at Lok Bhavan, Si

Srinagar, Jul 30: Direc-tor, Fire & Emergency Services, J&K, Alok Ku-mar (ADGP) on Thursday felicitated seven serving and retired personnel of the Department by presenting them with Gal-lantry Medals (GM), Meritorious Service Medals (MMS) and appreciation certificates in recognition of their exceptional bravery, distinguished service and unwavering dedica-tion to duty. The awardees honoured during the ceremony include: Firdous Ahmad Khan (LFM-1449) - Medal for Gallantry (GM), Bashir Ahmad Ahange

Jammu, Jul 31: The future belongs to those who recognise possibilities, not boundaries, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday, as he inaugurated a series of groundbreaking academic programmes at Cluster University, Jammu, calling the Design Your Degree initiative a revolutionary step towards student-centric learning. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor declared that the 21st century will welcome not specialists in just one subject, but those who possess the ability to integrate know

Jammu, July 31: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday alleged human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), accusing Pakistan of targeting civilians and urging the international community and political parties in Jammu and Kashmir to raise their voice against the reported incidents. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in Jammu, party spokesperson Dr Tahir Chowdhary and BJP leader Dr Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia expressed concern over the situation in Po

Srinagar, July 31: A delegation of Imams and Ulema from Uttar Pradesh on Friday praised the development initiatives undertaken at prominent shrines across Jammu and Kashmir, describing the work carried out by the J&K Waqf Board as a model for the country. The delegation, which visited several spiritual shrines in the Union Territory, was accompanied by Maulana Farooq Naqashbandi from Rajouri during its spiritual tour. Later, the delegation called on J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan

Leh, July 31: The Ladakh Administration has declared 23 historic sites across the Union Territory as Protected Monuments, marking a significant step towards preserving the region's rich cultural, archaeological and spiritual heritage. The decision brings several historically important sites under statutory protection, paving the way for their scientific conservation, restoration and long-term preservation. The protected sites include ancient petroglyphs, prehistoric rock carvings, centuries-old

Qazigund (Anantnag), July 31: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Friday issued a 24-hour deadline to highway authorities to reopen the Qazigund stretch of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, warning of protests if fruit-laden trucks continue to remain stranded. Addressing reporters at the site, Mufti said apple growers were facing heavy losses due to the highway restrictions and alleged that the delay was affecting Kashmirs fruit industry during the peak season. She claimed t

SRINAGAR, JULY 31: 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 review meeting convened to deliberate upon the challenges confronting the willow sector and to formulate a long-term ro

Srinagar, July 31: Jammu and Kashmir has received Rs 4,055.87 crore under the Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 scheme between 2014-15 and 2024-25, according to official data tabled by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The official year-wise figures show that the Union Territory received Rs 260.31 crore in 2014-15, Rs 273.63 crore in 2015-16, Rs 267.32 crore in 2016-17, Rs 193.28 crore in 2017-18 and Rs 374.07 crore in 2018-19. The Centre releas

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir has achieved a major milestone by completing the first cycle of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) introduced under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The university has declared the results of the 8th Semester of the FYUGP 2022 batch, marking the successful completion of the first four-year undergraduate programme under the new education system. The achievement is being seen as an important step in the implementation of NEP 2020, which aims

Srinagar, July 31: The Union Territory of Ladakh has witnessed a sharp increase in cancer cases over the past five years, with the number of diagnosed patients rising from 50 in 2021-22 to 214 in 2025-26, as per data of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Official data tabled recently in Parliament by the Health Ministry revealed a sharp and consistent rise in cancer cases in the Union Territory of Ladakh over the past five years. The number of diagnosed cases increased from 50 in 2021-22

Katra, July 30: A joint delegation of the Hotel and Restaurant Association, Katra (HRAK) and the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), Jammu Region, on Thursday urged the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) to minimise complete suspension of the Vaishno Devi Yatra during adverse weather and instead use alternative routes wherever safety permits. The delegation, led by HRAK President and PHDCCI Chairman Rakesh Wazir, called on SMVDSB Chief Executive Officer Sachin Kumar Vaishya

The numbers are grim, and they should unsettle every conscience in Jammu and Kashmir. In five years, 4,287 lives have been lost in road accidents across the Union Territory. Of these, 1,255 deaths occurred on National Highways alone a stark reminder that the regions fastest roads are also among its deadliest. When nearly a third of all fatalities are concentrated on highway stretches, the debate can no longer be reduced to routine statements about road safety and human error. This is not merely

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmirs Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) are among the lowest paid in the country when it comes to additional incentives provided by the Union Territories and States, according to data presented by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in the Lok Sabha. The Jammu and Kashmir Government provides a monthly top-up of Rs 600 to Anganwadi Workers and Rs 300 to Helpers, in addition to the Centres honorarium of Rs 4,500 and Rs 2,250 respectively. AW

The killing of a non-local labourer and the injury of another in Kulgams Kellam area is yet another grim reminder that terrorism remains committed not only to violence, but to fear. When armed men target workers who come to Kashmir to earn a living, they are striking at the most basic idea of normalcy, that ordinary men can move, labour and survive without becoming statistics in a cycle of bloodshed. This attack is not merely another incident to be condemned in routine language. It is an act mea

The announcement of another scientific breakthrough in cloning, or even the mere possibility of it, is often met with two kinds of excitement: one rooted in wonder, the other in unease. Science, after all, has always carried this double burden. It can heal and it can harm; it can enlighten and it can unsettle. Cloning is no exception. It is one of those rare subjects that forces humanity to look not only at what it can do, but at what it should do. And in that distinction lies the whole moral st

Speaking from personal experience, I do not exactly remember when I first heard these words Be careful but I am sure every girl once did. I remember taking countless local bus journeys from school and tuition centers. I must have been in my teens and my mothers instructions kept ringing in my head every time I boarded the bus. She would often tell me, Sit close to women. Keep your bag in front. Do not let anyone stand too close. If someone makes you uncomfortable, move away. If the bus empties,

Tens of thousands of students sit for government exams, each year, across India. The majority of them come from diverse backgrounds. These students work hard for months, sometimes years to qualify, they carry along the hope for a better future. Then comes paper leaks and a racket changing the outcome of the results. Everything falls apart. Students start feeling dejected about the democratic process, the trust deficit grows and everything stops mattering, especially their own hard work. The issu

Six months ago, the idea of establishing a sustainable ecosystem of internationally recognised resuscitation education in Jammu & Kashmir appeared ambitious. There were understandable questions: Could such programmes be conducted consistently in the Valley? Would healthcare professionals place their trust in a new initiative? Could internationally standardised instructor development be achieved locally? Today, those questions have been answerednot through promises, but through outcomes. Over the

Srinagar, Jul 31: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau, ACB, has directed 552 candidates selected in the Fire and Emergency Services Department during the 2020 recruitment to undergo fresh height measurement as part of its ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the selection process. According to official directions, all identified candidates have been asked to report at their designated venues on August 3 at 10 am. The exercise is being conducted in connection with FIR No.

Srinagar, Jul 30: The sixth edition of the International Film Festival of Kashmir (IFFK) will be held in Srinagar on September 1 and 2, 2026, with organisers announcing a diverse line-up of films from across the world to mark the festivals 20-year journey. The 2026 edition marks a significant milestone for the festival as it celebrates two decades of promoting cinematic excellence, cultural dialogue and creative exchange through the medium of film. Announcing the festival, the organising committ

Srinagar, Jul 30: More than 3.60 lakh rural households in Jammu and Kashmir are yet to receive Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) under the Centres flagship Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), according to data presented in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. As per the Ministry of Jal Shakti, 15,64,303 out of 19,24,945 rural households in Jammu and Kashmir have been provided tap water connections, while 3,60,642 households still remain uncovered as of July 18, 2026. The information was shared by Ministe

Ganderbal, July 31: Eight persons were injured in two separate incidents, including a gas cylinder leakage and a road accident, in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Friday. All the injured were initially treated at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Kangan before being referred to SKIMS Soura for specialized treatment. In the first incident, three persons sustained burn injuries after a gas cylinder reportedly leaked inside a private hut at Surfraw Gund. The injured were identified as Abdul Hamee

Srinagar, July 30: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Thursday chaired a meeting to review the status of wool industry and progress achieved under 27 projects of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) aimed at strengthening the sheep husbandry and wool sector in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting held a detailed assessment of the existing wool production ecosystem, infrastructure, processi

Srinagar, July 31, 2026: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kulgam district that claimed the life of a labourer from Chhattisgarh and left another injured. Describing the incident as a cowardly and barbaric act, Sharma said that targeting innocent civilians and labourers was an attack on humanity and an attempt to disturb peace and normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir. Sharma strongly condemned the heino

Srinagar, July 31: A teenage girl was injured after being struck by a motorcycle at Tengpora Bypass in Srinagar on Friday evening, while the rider also sustained injuries in the accident. According to reports, a Pulsar motorcycle (Registration No. JK05E-0293), ridden by Nazim Ashraf, hit the girl, whose identity has been withheld. The impact left both the pedestrian and the biker injured. Police personnel from Police Post Tengpora, assisted by local residents and CRPF personnel, immediately rush

Srinagar, 31st July, 2026: The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has strongly condemned the brutal terror attack on labourers in Kulgam. The Lieutenant Governor spoke with the Director General of Police, J&K and top security officials. He has directed the security forces to step up their operations and eliminate the terrorists. The Lieutenant Governor wrote on X:I spoke with the DGP, Shri Nalin Prabhat and top security officials following the brutal terrorist attack in Kulgam in which a labou

Kulgam, July 31 : One non-local worker was killed and another injured after terrorists opened fire on them in the Kellam area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday evening. Officials said the terrorists targeted the two workers at Kellam, leaving both injured. They were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. One of the workers later succumbed to his injuries, while the other was shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for advanced treatment. Following the atta

Srinagar, July 31 : Member of Parliament for the AnantnagRajouri constituency, Mian Altaf Ahmad, has urged the administration and traffic authorities to ensure smooth movement of fruit-laden trucks on the SrinagarJammu National Highway (NH-44), citing repeated traffic disruptions that are causing heavy losses to the horticulture sector. In a post on X, Altaf Ahmad said the recurring disruptions on the vital highway are adversely affecting the transportation of fresh fruit from Kashmir to markets