SRINAGAR: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Friday confirmed that Operation Sindoor is still in progress, with the Indian armed forces maintaining a high level vigilance and preparedness across forward areas. Addressing a defence seminar, General Chauhan said, The military response targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is an [] The post Operation Sindoor Ongoing, Forces on High Alert: CDS Anil Chauhan appeared first on Kashmir Life .

Srinagar: Amid tight security cover a fresh batch of 8,181 Amarnath pilgrims visited the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir himalayas on Friday, pushing the overall count to 3,60,320. Those who offered darshan on the 23rd day of the annual pilgrimage included 6,326 men, 1,264 women, 84 children, 56 sadhus, 3 sadhvis, and 448 [] The post Amarnath Yatra: Over 8,000 Devotees Perform Darshan Today, Total Surpasses 3.6 Lakh appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police have suspended two officials pending investigation into a case registered under the Arms Act at Police Station Satwari. According to an order issued by Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu, HC Baljinder Singh (PID No. EXJ997434) and Sgt. Pawan Singh (PID No. EXJ076429) have been placed under suspension with immediate effect. [] The post Police Suspend Two Officials Over Arms Act FIR appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Special Designated Court under NIA Act, Srinagar on Friday has issued a proclamation requiring the appearance of Mohammad Yousuf Shah alias Syed Salah Ud Din, son of Ghulam Rasool Shah, resident of Soibugh, Budgam, in connection with serious charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Ranbir Penal Code. The NIA said that [] The post Court Issues Proclamation Against Hizb Chief Syed Salah Ud Din appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir Bank has reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 484.84 crore for the AprilJune quarter of the current financial year (Q1FY2026), marking a 16.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth from Rs 415.49 crore in the same quarter last year. The banks Board of Directors approved the quarterly financial results during [] The post Jammu Kashmir Bank Posts Rs 484.84 Cr Q1 Profit, Up 17% YoY appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR:In a significant move aimed at reviving Jammu and Kashmirs ailing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, the Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has submitted a comprehensive policy appeal to the Union Ministry of MSME, urging urgent interventions to rescue sick industrial units and modernise the regions beleaguered industrial base. During an [] The post FCIK Seeks Rs 2,000 Crore Revival Package for Jammu and Kashmirs Ailing Industrial Units appeared first on

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday called for a transparent and time-bound investigation into the killing of a suspected drug-peddler in Jammu city, stressing that police use of force must be measured and not indiscriminate. A man identified as Mohd Parvez of Niki Tawi was killed, and another person was detained [] The post CM Omar Seeks Transparent Inquiry Into Jammu Cross-Fire Death appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The annual Machail Mata Yatra 2025 commenced today in Paddar Valley, Kishtwar, drawing pilgrims from across Jammu and Kashmir and beyond to pay obeisance at the revered Chandi Mata shrine in Machail. The pilgrimage will continue until September 5, 2025. Officials stressed the importance of maintaining sanitation along the route, especially in landslide-prone areas, [] The post Machail Mata Yatra 2025 Begins; Authorities Review Arrangements appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq on Friday addressed the congregation at Jama Masjid after being allowed to attend following two consecutive weeks of restrictions. Speaking at the pulpit, the Mirwaiz said that repeatedly preventing him from delivering the Friday sermon was unjustified and amounted to interference in religious rights. This is a direct [] The post Mirwaiz Condemns Gaza Bombardment, Global Silence appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: An Agniveer died while two other soldiers were injured in a landmine blast in the Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district, officials said on Friday. An official said that the incident occurred when an Army team was on a routine patrol near a forward post. He said that while patrolling, the soldiers accidentally stepped [] The post Army Patrol Hits Landmine in JKs Poonch; One Killed, Two Injured appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The government on Friday has extended Presidents Rule in Manipur for another six months, effective from August 13, 2025. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has introduced a statutory resolution in Parliament. The House accepted the notice and passed the resolution, stating: this House approves the continuance in force of the Proclamation dated the 13th [] The post Centre to Extend Presidents Rule in Manipur: HM Amit Shah appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Fresh data from a recent recruitment examination in Jammu and Kashmir has sparked sharp public debate over the fairness of the selection process. Central to the controversy is how the open merit quota was effectively diluted, as well as a stark regional divide between the Jammu and Kashmir divisions in both performance and final [] The post Merit Undermined? Recruitment Data Reveals Disparities in Selection Process appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A Special Police Officer (SPO) died of a heart attack while offering Friday prayers at the District Police Lines (DPL) Budgam. Officials said that the deceased has been identified as Mohammad Shafeeq, (SPO) a resident of Diver Lolab in Kupwara district. Shafeeq reportedly collapsed during prayers and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, [] The post SPO Dies of Heart Attack During Friday Prayers appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Haj applications across Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed a sharp decline this year, with only 28.42 per cent of the total quota filled as of July 24, 2025. Out of an expected 7,896 applications, only 2,244 have been received. Samba district recorded the highest number of applications with 19 out of a quota of [] The post Haj Application Numbers Drop in Jammu Kashmir, Only 28 Per Cent Quota Filled appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Central Government has said that its employees can utilize existing leave provisions to take care of their elderly parents, as per the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that [] The post Central Government Employees Can Avail 30 Days Leave For Elderly Care: Jitendra Singh appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A head constable was injured on Friday after his service rifle went off accidentally while he was cleaning it at Pantha Chowk in Srinagar. Officials said that the head constable, who was posted at the residence of a former MLA, sustained injuries to his leg due to the accidental discharge. The injured policeman was [] The post Accidental Firing Injures Head Constable appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of former Army hawaldar Naresh Kumar Gulia, accused of masterminding a multi-crore cryptocurrency scam that spanned India and Southeast Asia. Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani, in a detailed 19-page order, ruled that Gulia is involved in a heinous and multi-dimensional [] The post Jammu Kashmir High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail of Ex-Army Man in Rs 16.81 Crore Crypto Scam appeared first on Kashmir Lif

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday trapped and arrested Chuni Lal, Patwari of Patwar Halqa Dansal in Jammu, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a local resident in exchange for providing a land demarcation report. According to the ACB, the complainant had approached Chuni Lal for a [] The post Jammu Kashmir Patwari Caught Red-Handed Taking Rs 20,000 Bribe appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Rayees Ahmad Kumar A doctor assaulted at SMHS sparked protests and service suspension. The incident highlights strained doctor-patient relations, urging mutual respect, accountability, and protection for healthcare professionals. A disturbing scene unfolded at SMHS Hospital in Srinagar when a resident doctor, Dr Shahnawaz, was assaulted by a patients attendant, sparking widespread protests from the [] The post Is Our Anger Against Doctors Jeopardising Public Healthcare? appeared first on Kash

SRINAGAR: In a first for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Agriculture Department has launched a tea plantation drive in the hilly region of Billawar in Kathua district, marking a new chapter in the regions agri-development journey. Over 20,000 tea saplings are being planted as part of this pioneering initiative. The drive, officially [] The post It Is Tea Break In Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Despite clear directives from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to close illegally operating brick kilns in Budgam, several such units continue to function openly, exposing glaring administrative apathy. The NGT had earlier mandated the immediate shutdown of all unauthorised brick kilns lacking environmental clearance and failing to comply with pollution control norms. However, ground [] The post Despite NGT Ban, Illegal Brick Kilns Continue in Central Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) has approached the Delhi High Court seeking relief from what it describes as exorbitant and arbitrary travel and security charges imposed on its jailed leader and Member of Parliament, Engineer Rashid, for attending the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. AIP chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said the matter is [] The post AIP Moves Delhi High Court Over Exorbitant Charges Imposed on Jailed Kashmir MP for Parliament Attendance appeared first on Kashmir Li

SRINAGAR: The annual Amarnath Yatra continued smoothly on Thursday as 9,482 pilgrims performed darshan at the sacred Himalayan cave shrine, pushing the cumulative number of devotees undertaking the pilgrimage since July 3 to over 3.52 lakh, officials said. Among Thursdays pilgrims were 6,805 men, 2,130 women, 137 children, 73 sadhus, 3 sadhvis, 4 transgender persons, [] The post Amarnath Yatra Crosses 3.5 Lakh Mark, Nine Foreign Nationals Join appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday said that the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs statehood is a concern shared across communities and the parties. Addressing the media, Azad urged people not to pay attention to rumours and focus instead on the key issues. I would like to request the [] The post Azad Urges Focus on Development, Dismisses VP Speculation appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Arco United FC registered a narrow 10 victory over United Elegant FC in the 15th and final league-stage match of the Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League, held at the Synthetic Turf TRC Ground on Friday. Despite the defeat, United Elegant FC emerged as the official league champions, having secured top position with a consistent [] The post United Elegant FC Crowned Champions in Khyber Cement KSL appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The District Administration of Bandipora has sealed a cement hollow brick manufacturing unit operating illegally in the Naidkhai area, following an order from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) which overruled a previous interim relief granted by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Srinagar. The action was taken after months of inaction by local officials, despite [] The post NGT Intervention Leads to Closure of Illegal Cement Brick Unit appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A suspected drug peddler was killed in cross-firing after a police team came under fire while chasing suspected peddlers in the Mandal area under Police Station Satwari in Jammu on Thursday. Officials said that during the chase, the police party was fired upon by unidentified persons. In the cross-firing, one unknown person sustained injuries [] The post Suspected Drug Peddler Killed in Cross-Fire During Police Chase appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmir has postponed the scheduled Urdu subject interviews and rescheduled its upcoming entrance examinations, the university announced on Thursday. According to a notification, the Kashmir University Entrance Tests (KUET) earlier slated for July 27, 2025 (Sunday) will now be conducted on July 29, 2025 (Tuesday). The rescheduled tests include programmes for [] The post KU Postpones Urdu Interviews, Entrance Exams Rescheduled appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) Additional General Secretary, Dr Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, on Thursday called for an immediate review of the ongoing traffic restrictions along National Highway 44 during the movement of Army convoys and Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, citing growing public inconvenience. Addressing party workers at Nawa-e-Subha, the NC headquarters in Srinagar, [] The post Kamal Seeks Urgent Review of Kashmir Highway Restrictions, Cites Commuter Hardship appeared fi

SRINAGAR: One person was injured during a scuffle between two groups at the bus stand in Tral area of south Kashmir on Thursday evening. Officials said that the injured has been identified as a 30-year-old resident of Chandergam Tral. They said the injured was shifted to SMHS Hospital Srinagar for treatment, where his condition is [] The post Man Injured in Group Clash at Bus Stand appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has directed the Industries and Commerce Department to take strict action against showrooms and retail outlets selling machine-made carpets under the guise of genuine Kashmiri hand-knotted products. Terming the practice as a direct threat to the global reputation of Kashmiri handicrafts, he warned that such counterfeits undermine the livelihood of [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Orders Crackdown on Mislabelled Machine-Made Carpets appeared first on Kashmir Lif

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that the youth of Jammu and Kashmir will play a decisive role in shaping a brighter, peaceful, and prosperous future for the region, while addressing the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Program at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora. Calling the youth the most valuable [] The post Youth Will Shape Future of Jammu Kashmir, Says LG Sinha appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In response to the recent assault on a resident doctor inside the SMHS Hospital emergency ward, the Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar administration has formally addressed the incident. They have urged the public to cooperate with medical staff and called for improved regulation of hospital security systems. On July 22-23, a critically ill patient [] The post GMC Srinagar Seeks Security Reforms After Assault on Resident Doctor at SMHS appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The CERN organisation in Switzerland is offering fully funded Administrative for the year 2025 for international students. The organisation offers opportunities for both undergraduate and masters students. The internship programme accepts 50 students from various fields, including Translation, Human Resources, Advanced Secretarial Work, Business Administration, Logistics, Law, Finance, Accounting, Library and Information Science, Engineering [] The post CERN Offers Fully Funded Interns

SRINAGAR: The Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Izmarg in Gurez is grappling with a severe shortage of teaching staff, thus raising questions about the quality of education in the institute. The GHSS Izmarg has 10 out of 11 sanctioned lecturer posts lying vacant. The subject-wise lecturer posts that have remained unfilled include Education (since 2024), [] The post 90 Per Cent Lecturer Posts Vacant at Gurez Higher Secondary School appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: At least 43 people were reported dead when a passenger plane namely Antonov-24 crashed near Tynda in the Amur region of Russia. There were 43 passengers, including five children, and six crew members on board according to Vasily Orlov, said regional governor as per by Reuters. The burning fuselage of the plane, which was [] The post 43 Feared Dead in Plane Crash in Russia appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Despite a national effort to curb road fatalities, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have witnessed a troubling rise in road accidents and related deaths over the past five years, even as overall numbers across the country show signs of decline and recovery from the pandemic lull. According to data tabled in the Rajya Sabha [] The post Spike in Road Accidents in Jammu Kashmir, Ladakh Raises Alarms Despite National Decline appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: At a time when crimes against women continue to pose a national challenge, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have reported relatively low and stabilising figures over the past five years, according to the Union Ministry of Women and Child Developments response in the Rajya Sabha on July 23. Between 2018 and 2022, the number [] The post Crimes Against Women Show Relative Decline in Jammu Kashmir, Ladakh appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A government reply in Parliament has revealed that Jammu and Kashmir, along with Ladakh, records some of the lowest levels of child malnutrition and early childhood mortality in the country. The figures, provided by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in response to a question raised in the Rajya Sabha on July 23, [] The post Jammu Kashmir, Ladakh Show Relatively Low Child Malnutrition and Mortality Rates appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Central government has revealed that 100 road projects worth Rs 1,957.03 crore are currently underway in the Union Territory under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF). Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari also confirmed that the Centre has released [] The post Jammu Kashmir Gets Rs 2,878 Crore Boost for Road Projects Under CRIF appeared first on Kashmir Life .

Once a spiritual centre built by Dara Shikoh, the 17th-century Malshahi Bagh Masjid now lies in ruin, abandoned by both its custodians, the Waqf Board and the archaeology department, reports Mir Rameez Raja Situated in the middle of the twin idyllic villages of Malshahibagh and Beehama, surrounded by lush, green, fruit-laden trees, at an impressive [] The post Kashmir: Mughal Mosque in Ruins appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A Russian plane carrying nearly 50 passengers on board has gone missing in Amur region of eastern Russia. An-24 aircraft, operated by the Siberia-based Angara airline, disappeared from radar while approaching its destination, the town of Tynda in the Amur region, news agency Reuters reported while quoting local emergency ministry. There were over 43 [] The post Russian Plane Carrying Nearly 50 Passengers Goes Missing appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has been officially authorised by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, to issue the Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential) through the DGFTs digital Trade Connect Portal. This authorisation elevates KCCI to a select group of recognised business chambers [] The post Kashmir Chamber Authorised to Issue Online Certificate of Origin appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: As the Monsoon Session of Parliament prepares to take up the issue of the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack and its aftermath, a diverse coalition of civil society members, retired civil servants, academics, journalists, lawyers, and former military officers has sent a strongly worded petition to Members of Parliament, urging them to demand the immediate [] The post Civil Society Urges Parliamentarians to Press for Immediate Restoration of Jammu Kashmir Statehood appeared first on Kashm

SRINAGAR: Chief Ministers Advisor, Nasir Aslam Wani, on Wednesday accused the opposition of a political compromise that led to the loss of Jammu and Kashmirs special status and statehood. Speaking to reporters in Kupwara, Advisor Wani said, It is the opposition who are at fault. Had they acted with integrity in 2014 and not joined [] The post BJP Alliance Led to Loss of Jammu Kashmir Statehood: Advisor Nasir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The water levels in River Jhelum and its tributaries remain below danger marks, officials from the Irrigation and Flood Control Department said on Wednesday. However, the Meteorological Department has predicted intense rainfall in some areas of the Jammu region over the next 48 hours, which may lead to flash flooding. Jhelum at Sangam was [] The post No Flood Threat in Kashmir, Jammu Remains Vulnerable appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: On the 20th day of the ongoing annual Amarnath Yatra, around 11,000 pilgrims paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine nestled in the Himalayas, officials said. The cumulative figure of devotees who have undertaken the pilgrimage since its commencement on July 3 has reached 3.42 lakh, they said. Officials said that a total of [] The post Amarnath Yatra Crosses 3.42 Lakh Mark as 11,000 Perform Darshan appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: New JK United FC edged out Greenend Heroes FC in a 43 victory at the Synthetic Turf TRC Ground in the fourteenth match of Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League. The clash showcased the exceptional football talent emerging from the region. The game began with Greenend Heroes FC taking an early lead through a well-timed [] The post New JK United FC Outplays Greenend Heroes in Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government deliberated on the Draft Hydro Power Policy 2025 on Wednesday, which proposes to replace the decade-old 2011 policy and open new avenues through Independent Power Producer (IPP) and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models. The policy, discussed during a high-level review chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, envisions transparent allotment systems, [] The post Jammu Kashmir Govt Eyes IPP, PPP Models as CM Reviews Hydro Projects, Draft Power Policy ap

SRINAGAR: A 17-year-old non-local boy sustained grievous injuries after being allegedly assaulted with a sharp weapon in the Gudoora area of South Kashmirs Pulwama district on Wednesday evening. Officials said that the victim, a resident of Bihar, was allegedly assaulted by his roommate with a sharp-edged weapon. He was brought to District Hospital Pulwama with [] The post 17-Year-Old Non-Local Boy Stabbed by Roommate in South Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .