KULGAM Education Minister Sakina Masood Itoo on Tuesday said that the current school timings are not final and may be adjusted based on feedback from students and parents. Speaking to reporters in Kulgam, Minister Sakina Itoo said that the reopening of schools from today marks a step toward restoring the academic calendar and []

Srinagar: Torrential rains lashed Srinagar and many other parts of Kashmir on Monday, ending a prolonged heatwave during which the Valley had experienced the hottest July day in more than 70 years. Several areas, including Downtown Srinagar, were inundated. The heavy rain flooded roads, leading to massive traffic snarls across the city, officials said. According []

Anantnag: On the auspicious occasion of Harbah Utsav, the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha paid obeisance at Mata Sidh Lakshmi Temple at Teerathraj Lok Bhawan, Anantnag. He participated in the Mahayagya organised by the Teerathraj Sidh Lakshmi Peeth Trust, and prayed for well-being of all and peace and prosperity of Jammu Kashmir The Lieutenant Governor []

Srinagar: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, today said that tourism in Kashmir has come back to life, following a temporary setback after the Pahalgam terror attack. He credited the revival to the proactive steps taken by the Jammu and Kashmir government and the Central government After the Pahalgam incident, the tourism []

KOCHI Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday said he hopes a criminal investigation will be launched into the large stash of cash found at a judges official residence in New Delhi, comparing the incident to the Ides of March a reference to Shakespeares Julius Caesar and a symbol of looming misfortune. Referring to the []

Interacts with Pilgrims, reviews Yatra arrangement Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited Nunwan Base camp at Pahalgam and reviewed the arrangements in place for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the pilgrims, service providers, langar sevadars, sanitation workers, and took stock of the facilities for the devotees. He commended []

Srinagar: Nearly 24,000 pilgrims on Monday paid obeisance to Lord Shiva at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the total number of pilgrims this year to 93,000 in just five days, officials said here. The officials said 23,800 pilgrims paid obeisance at the 3,880-metre high holy cave shrine on the []

Jammu: A special court in Jammu on Monday granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) 10 more days remand of the two accused arrested for allegedly harbouring Pakistani terrorists involved in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April, officials said. After the expiry of the earlier 10-day remand, Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar were []

Srinagar: Government on Monday ordered transfer of Mohammad Usman Khan, JKAS, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) with the Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports and ARI & Trainings in the interest of administration. According to an order, he has been asked to await []

Samba/Jammu: A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at a forward post in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. Constable Mridul Dass was on sentry duty in Border Out-Post Malluchak in Ramgarh sector when he fired upon himself, the officials said. They []

Modern forensic scientists must evolve from courtroom consultants to proactive guardians of institutional integrity as delayed forensic reports are sabotaging criminal trials and enabling systemic impunity In continuation of earlier work that positioned forensic science as the vital and final line of defence in democratic systems, this article advances the conversation by framing forensic intervention []

Urges scholars, preachers, media to exercise caution, condemns disrespectful remarks about Prophets (SAW) family and Sahaba (RA) SRINAGAR: Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama Jammu & Kashmir which includes both Sunni and Shia organisations, strongly appeals to all the respected scholars, preachers, orators, and community leaders of all schools of thought, to exercise utmost caution and responsibility in their []

A generation raised on reverence now drowns in validation how social media rewired our moral compass In the quiet valleys of Kashmir, where the soul of a people once echoed in prayer, simplicity, and shared humanity, a silent transformation is taking root, one that threatens to sever the thread between modernity and morality. The []

Hints at AI based X-ray machines, other facilities in hospitals, healthcare centres of district SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Monday chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat to review the healthcare infrastructure and other facilities across Baramulla district. MLA Baramulla, Javid Hassan Beigh; MD NHM; Director Health []

RIO DE JANEIRO: BRICS countries should strive to become the vanguard in advancing the global governance reform agenda to build a better world, Chinese Premier Li Qiang has said. Addressing the plenary session of Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance of the 17th BRICS Summit on Sunday, Li called on the BRICS bloc []

SAMBA/JAMMU: A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at a forward post in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. Constable Mridul Dass was on sentry duty in Border Out-Post Malluchak in Ramgarh sector when he fired upon himself, the officials said. They []

Srinagar: Following the 15-days summer break, the government Monday decided to reopen the schools in Kashmir on July-08. Minister of Education Sakina Itoo said, We have decided to reopen the schools on Tuesday. Itoo also said that the schools falling under the Srinagar Municipality Limits shall function []

Srinagar: Two persons lost their lives while three others were injured in a tragic road accident in Galander Pampore area of South Kashmirs Pulwama district during night hours. A police official said that a black Scorpio vehicle bearing registration number JK02DQ-2585, driven by Jhonty, son of Tarseem Lal, resident of Mershiwala, Akhnoor, Jammu, met []

Srinagar: Youm-e-Ashura, commemorating the supreme sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), and his companions in the battle of Karbala, was observed with reverence and religious fervor throughout Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Reports said that thousands of mourners took out a procession from Bota Kadal area here in Old City []

Srinagar: On the solemn occasion of Youm-e-Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today joined the Zuljinah procession at Botakadal, Downtown area in Srinagar. I pay my tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions. Their sacrifice for peace, love, and compassion, guiding us to build a society based on equality []

Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday urged the Muslims to unite against evil for peace as he attended a Muharram procession in the Union Territory capital. Muslims should unite against all evil. Thats the only way the world will see peace, Abdullah told reporters after taking part in a procession in Old Srinagar []

Srinagar: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday promised to recommend a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax imposed on handicrafts and handloom products to help promote the sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the FTII: Traders Conclave 2025 in Srinagar, the Union Minister said, The issue of GST levied on []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the 125th Birth Anniversary celebration of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, at Tagore Hall, Srinagar. Paying rich tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary, the Lieutenant Governor recalled his immense contributions as one of the key architects of modern India. Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was a []

Anand (Gujarat): Union minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that Syama Prasad Mookerjee sacrificed his life for Kashmir. He also urged cooperative sector leaders to make transparency, use of technology, and the interest of its members high up in their work culture to achieve success. Shah made the remarks while addressing an event to mark []

Srinagar: Kashmir Valley continues to grapple with unrelenting heat wave as Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 33.7C, three degrees above normal for this time of year, despite splash of rain early morning in various parts of city. Several districts in the Valley reported higher-than-average temperatures, signalling persistent hot and dry conditions across the region. []

Srinagar July 06: Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Sunday no decision has been taken yet regarding the extension of the summer vacations. DSEK Dr G N Itoo told reporters here that a review will be held on Monday to announce the final decision regarding extension of summer vacations. Weather is likely to improve as []

New Delhi: International news agency Reuters X account has been withheld in India in response to a legal demand, as per notice displayed by the social media platform. However, a government spokesperson said there is no legal requirement made by it to withhold the account and it is working with X to resolve the issue. []

Srinagar: Intense heatwave continued across Kashmir as Srinagar experienced the hottest July day in over seven decades on Saturday. At 37.4C, Srinagar, the summer capital of J&K, recorded its third highest temperature for July while Pahalgam and Kokernag touched maximum ever and second highest respectively for the month on weekend. A meteorological department official here []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmirs Education Minister, Sakina Itoo, on Saturday said that the government will take a final decision on the possible extension of summer vacations on Sunday, keeping in view the ongoing heatwave that has gripped the region. Speaking to reporters, Sakina Itoo acknowledged the growing concerns from students and parents alike, saying the []

Ramban/Jammu: At least 36 Amarnath pilgrims, hailing from different states, suffered minor injuries when five buses slammed into each other in Jammu and Kashmirs Ramban district on Saturday, officials said. The buses were part of a convoy headed for the Pahalgam base camp of the pilgrimage in south Kashmir from Jammus Bhagwati Nagar. All the []

Srinagar: Youm-e-Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions, would be observed across Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday with solemnity. The day is observed as a symbol of sacrifice and mourning, recalling the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), in the battle of Karbala on []

Srinagar, July 05: On the eve of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah recalled the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said: The sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at Karbala, and their steadfast commitment to []

Srinagar: Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel, under the Chairmanship of Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Member of Parliament called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, at Raj Bhawan today. The Committee is on a study visit to the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir. Shri Anurag Singh Thakur said that the committees visit to []

Mumbai: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday expressed concern over the rising number of poor, and said wealth was getting concentrated in the hands of some affluent people. There is a need for decentralisation of wealth, Gadkari said during an event in Nagpur, where he touched upon a range of issues, including agriculture, manufacturing, taxation []

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 accused, including Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen supremo Syed Mohammad Yusuf Shah alias Syed Salahuddin, in connection with a narco-terror case here, an official said. The case was initially lodged by SIA, Jammu in 2022 and a probe uncovered a well-organised network []

WASHINGTON: Harvard University has advised international students to avoid entering the U.S. through Bostons Logan International Airport and instead consider flying into alternatives like New Yorks JFK, due to increased scrutiny at Logan. The university also urged students to be cautious about their social media activity and the content on their electronic devices while travelling. []

NEW DELHI: All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey finds merit in governments stance to encourage players of Indian origin living abroad to play for the country, saying it was a ray of hope for bettering national teams performance but he also underscored the difficulties in implementing the policy. The new Khelo Bharat Niti []

LONDON: Indian cricket star Virat Kohli applauded Shubman Gill for making history in the Edgbaston Test against England. Gill scored 269 and 161 in two innings, and Kohli referred to him as Starboy. Gill is having the most memorable Test of his international career as a batter. In the second Test against England held at []

Rising incidents of drowning and risky water adventures threaten the future of Kashmirs youth. Urgent action and awareness are needed to protect our children. Kashmir is a land full of natural beauty. The snow-covered mountains, green valleys, shining rivers, and flowing waterfalls make this place feel like heaven on Earth. People from around the world []

The Israeli genocide in Gaza, along with the escalating regional wars it has ignited, has brought two chilling truths into our focus: first, Israel is deliberately and aggressively undermining the security and stability of the entire Middle East and, second, Israel is utterly incapable of surviving on its own. These two assertions, though seemingly distinct, []

There is a need for a trauma centre for life-saving emergency care In recent years, the Government of India and various stakeholders have been giving much-needed attention to strengthening Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) across the country, including Ladakh. This is undoubtedly a positive step for preventive and primary healthcare. But one cannot help but []

Lets recognise the profound role teachers play in shaping futures, nurturing potential, and guiding the next generation with wisdom, care, and vision Dear Teacher, I hope this letter finds you well, safe, and sound. It gives me immense pleasure to write to you and express something I have long held in my heart, that yours []

NEW DELHI: Google is reportedly planning a new price comparison display for its search results in Europe. With this rumoured system, the tech giant is aiming to avoid further European Union (EU) penalties after facing a $4.7 billion antitrust fine that the company has been fighting for years now. The plan involves highlighting search results []

NEW DELHI: This could be one of the biggest auctions of extraterrestrial artefacts, a piece of rock that came from another planet Mars. The largest Martian meteorite ever discovered on Earth is set to break records at Sothebys New York later this month, with an estimated value of up to US$4 million. Officially named []

Srinagar,: There was a minor accident at Chanderkote when a Pahalgam bound vehicle collided with other stationary vehicles due to brake failure. 36 pilgrims had received minor injuries. They were discharged after preliminary treatment and now on their way to holy cave. The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said, By the blessings []

Srinaga: Security forces on Saturday recovered arms and ammunition in Daer Dhok area of Behrangalla area of Poonch district. Officials said that during search operation in Daer Dhok area, the security forces recovered arms and ammunition which include 6 pistols, 3 grenades, 5 pencil cells, 1 wire cutter, 1 multi data cable connector, 1 []

RAMBAN/JAMMU:At least 36 Amarnath pilgrims suffered minor injuries when five buses slammed into each other in Ramban district on Saturday, officials said. The buses were part of a convoy headed for Pahalgam base camp in south Kashmir from Jammus Bhagwati Nagar. The accident took place near Chanderkoot, along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, at around 8 []

Srinagar: Amid heightened security measures, a large number of Shia mourners took out Muharram procession in Srinagar earlier Friday. The procession commenced from Guru Bazar and concluded at Dalgate, officials said. The city centre procession, traditionally held on the 8th of Muharram, marks its third consecutive year of being permitted by the Jammu and Kashmir []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that Jammu and Kashmir is on the path of transformation economically, socially and politically and called upon the youth to become active contributors to this change through service, innovation and leadership. He was speaking at the 6th Convocation of Sher-i-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the 6th Convocation Ceremony of SKUAST Kashmir at Srinagar. Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan was the Chief Guest for the Convocation Ceremony. The Union Minister extended his best wishes to the graduating students on their new beginning. Viksit Bharat, []