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Srinagar, Aug 07: A total of 44,551 cases are pending before the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, while 3,65,191 cases are pending in the subordinate courts of Jammu & Kashmir and 1,748 cases in the subordinate courts of the Union Territory of Ladakh, according to data tabled in Parliament by the Union Government. Replying to a question raised by Members of Parliament Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav and Sanjay Uttamrao Deshmukh, Minister of State for Law and Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Arj

Table: Post-harvest losses in J&K vs national range Commodity J&K loss (%) National range for category (%) Apple 9.51 Fruits: 6.02-15.05 Egg 6.08 Egg (all-India): 6.03 Maize 3.92 Cereals: 3.89-5.92 Source: NABCONS Study, 2022, as tabled by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in reply to Lok Sabha Srinagar, Aug 07: Jammu and Kashmir loses an estimated 9.51 per cent of its apple production to post-harvest losses, according to a governm

Srinagar, Aug 07: Despite the rising electricity demand, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a power supply gap of less than one per cent during the first six months of 2026. The Ministry of Powerhas saidthe country has largely overcome power shortages through substantial capacity addition and grid strengthening measures. According to the data compiled by the Ministry of Power, the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh met almost their entire electricity requirement between January 2026 an

Srinagar, Aug 07: In a significant pushtowards improvingroad safety andmodernisingtransport management, the Motor Vehicles Department has prepared a comprehensive 12-point technical reform agenda for Jammu & Kashmir that advocates upgrading the nationalhighway, road safety audits and thecomplete mobility plan for Srinagar. The technical report, prepared by the ARTO (Flying Squad)-UT and submitted to the Transport Commissioner J&K, recommends a series of engineering, technological and regulatory

Udhampur, Aug 07: Emphasising that the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is the lifeline of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday directed the concerned agencies to expedite restoration works and take all necessary measures to ensure smooth, safe and uninterrupted movement of traffic. He laid particular emphasis on facilitating the movement of trucks carrying fruit and other agricultural produce, noting that any prolonged disruption on the highway adversely impacts growers, tra

COLONEL AJAY K RAINA The demand for creating two political entities out of the present UT, i.e. a separate Jammu state/UT is often portrayed as a contest between two regions, as though the aspirations of Jammu can only be realised at the expense of Kashmir. This perception has obscured a more fundamental question: can the reorganisation of the present Union Territory create better governance, more balanced development and greater political stability for both regions? A careful examination sugges

JAMMU, Aug 07: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday inaugurated the upgraded Residency RoadHigh Street in Jammu, a landmark urban infrastructure project executed by Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) under the Smart City Mission at a cost of 9.18 crore. The project has transformed nearly 1.2 kilometres of the Residency RoadHigh Street corridor, covering the stretches from Raghunathji Mandir to CM House, Vivekanand Chowk to Raghunath Mandir Chowk, and Vir Marg Chowk to Vivekanand Chowk. As part of

Srinagar, Aug 7: As the world observes World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 to 7, doctors in Jammu and Kashmir have expressed concern over the declining rate of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), saying the growing formula feeding is emerging as a public health challenge in the region. The concern comes in the wake of the recently released National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6), which shows that the proportion of children under six months who are exclusively breastfed in Jammu and Kashmir has de

Srinagar, Aug 7: Srinagar Police on Friday said to have solved a major theft case with the recovery of stolen property worth approximately 17.5 lakh, including gold ornaments, cash, iPhones and a motorcycle. According to a police spokesperson, the case was registered at Police Station Rainawari as FIR No. 35/2026 under Sections 305 and 331(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) following a complaint lodged by Mohd Amin Changa of Changa Mohalla, Mir Behri, Dal, Rainawari. The complainant had re

Srinagar, Aug 7: Kashmir Images journalist Majid Kapra and his two minor children were injured after a speeding load carrier allegedly hit the scooty they were travelling on near Hazratbal in Srinagar on Friday morning. The accident occurred at around 8:00 am when Kapra was on his way to drop his children at school. The impact left the journalist with head injuries and multiple bruises, while his two children also sustained injuries. The injured were immediately shifted to the Sub-District Hospi

Srinagar, Aug 7: The Forum for Human Rights in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday presented its annual report, Seven Years Under Union Rule With a Special Section on Ladakh & Pakistan-held Territories of Jammu and Kashmir (August 2025July 2026), to National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha, in Srinagar. The Forum, led by Radha Kumar and Kapil Kak, briefed the NC leadership on the report's key findings and observations, highlighting issues and concerns rel

Srinagar, Aug 7: Facing mounting criticism over controversial slogans raised during a procession in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday suspended nine party functionaries and removed them from their organisational posts with immediate effect. The action comes a day after the party distanced itself from the August 5 procession, saying it was neither organised nor authorised by the BJP's Anantnag district unit and had been held without permission from the

Srinagar, Aug 7: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Friday said the party was coming forward with a ew vision and strategy to restore Jammu and Kashmir's dignity and secure a better future for its youth, while launching a sharp attack on the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over their political record. Addressing a workers' convention in Hajin, Sonawari, in Bandipora district, Bukhari said the people of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the youth, c

New Delhi [India], August 6 : The Rouse Avenue court on Thursday reserved its order on the cognisance of a massive 20,000-page charge sheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against 13 accused persons in the NEET-UG paper leak case. Special CBI Judge Ajay Gupta noted that the scrutiny of the charge sheet and accompanying documents has been completed. The court is scheduled to pronounce its order on cognisance, with subsequent proceedings and arguments on charges slated to begin

RAJOURI, AUGUST 06: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today undertook an extensive tour of flood-affected areas in Rajouri district to assess the damage caused by the recent devastating flash floods. Reaffirming his Governments commitment to the affected people, he assured them that every possible assistance would be extended to ensure timely relief, rehabilitation of families and restoration of infrastructure. During the visit, the Chief Minister called on the family of Abdul Ghani, a Jal Shakti (PH

RAJOURI, AUGUST 06: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reviewed relief, restoration and rehabilitation measures following the recent flash floods in Rajouri and directed the district administration and concerned departments to expedite restoration works, strengthen rehabilitation efforts and undertake long-term mitigation measures to safeguard vulnerable areas. Chairing a high-level review meeting, the Chief Minister observed that natural disasters, particularly cloudbursts and flash floods, hav

Srinagar Aug 06 : The Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) Jammu & Kashmir on Thursday expressed strong outrage and shock after it came to light that pork products were being listed for sale on the online delivery platform Blinkit in the Kashmir valley. In a statement the organisation said the development, which came to the fore through screenshots shared by concerned citizens, has triggered sharp reactions from religious quarters. The MMU, in a statement, underscored that the sale and consumption of p

Srinagar, Aug 06: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast light to moderate rainfall and thundershowers across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days, with a warning of heavy rainfall and the possibility of flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas between August 9 and 11. According to the MeT Centre, one or two spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers are likely at many places across the Union Territory from August 6 to 8, with brief intense showers expected at a few lo

Ramban, August 6: The 28th batch of pilgrims undertaking the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra passed through Chanderkote in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district on Thursday amid elaborate security arrangements, as authorities continued efforts to ensure the smooth and safe movement of the pilgrimage. Convoys of vehicles carrying devotees made their way through the transit point under the watch of security personnel deployed along the route. Traffic was regulated at key junctions, while officials closel

Tehran , August 6 : Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday (local time) said 'hostile powers' had sought to destabilise and topple the Islamic Republic, but the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had ensured that Iran remained united and resilient in the face of external pressure. In a televised address to the nation, Pezeshkian credited the unity of the Iranian people for thwarting what he described as attempts to weaken the country through war, sanctions and political pres

New Delhi, Aug 5: In a major step towards strengthening global academic collaboration and creating international research opportunities for Indian students, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) today officially launched the AICTEMitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) 2027 programme. The launch was inaugurated by Hon'ble Chairman, AICTE, Prof. Yogesh Singh, marking the opening of applications for one of the world's most prestigious undergraduate international research intern

Ganderbal, Aug 5: Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, on Wednesday reviewed the district's preparedness for Census-2027, with special focus on ensuring smooth enumeration in snow-bound areas. Chairing a review meeting, the Deputy Commissioner assessed the roadmap for conducting the Census and stressed the need for meticulous planning to ensure accurate, timely and comprehensive enumeration across the district. He directed all Tehsildars to complete preparatory activities well in adva

Srinagar, Aug 5: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Finance, Shailendra Kumar on Wednesday chaired a review meeting of the State Taxes Department, Kashmir Division to assess the revenue generation, statutory compliance and operational efficiency across all circles. The meeting was attended by Commissioner State Taxes, J&K, P.K. Bhat; Additional Commissioner State Taxes, Kashmir, Parveez Ahmad Raina; Additional Commissioner TPAR, Kishori Lal; Deputy Commissioners of State Taxes Department and Sta

Poonch, Aug 05: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday visited the flood-affected areas of Poonch district to assess the devastation caused by recent flash floods and cloudbursts, meet affected families, and review relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken by the district administration. During the visit, the Chief Minister met bereaved families in Murrah, Surankote, and Arigam-Loran, expressed his heartfelt condolences, and assured them of the Government's unwavering support in overcomin

Srinagar, Aug 05: Jammu and Kashmir's milk production rose to 29.7 lakh tonnes in 2024-25 from 28.7 lakh tonnes in 2023-24 and 28.2 lakh tonnes in 2022-23, according to data placed before the Lok Sabha. Per capita milk availability in the region also rose, to 595 grams per day in 2024-25 from 577 grams the previous year, well above the national average of 485 grams per day, the data showed. The figures were part of a written reply to Starred Question on strengthening dairy infrastructure, raised

Srinagar, Aug 05: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday handed over appointment letters to 37 Next of Kins (NoKs) of civilians who were brutally killed by terrorists, describing it as a profound honour to stand with the families of terror victims on this historic day. It is not merely about appointment letters, butit is about remembrance of martyrs, justice to terror victim families, and the reaffirmation ofour national will, Sinha said. My heartfelt tribute to the innocent civilians mart

New Delhi, Aug 05: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A) ushered in a ew era of peace, progress and equal opportunity for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Singh said the decision fulfilled the vision of Syama Prasad Mookerjee and reaffirmed India's commitment to building a prosperous Jammu and Kashmir, a developed Ladakh and a Viksit Bharat. In a post on X, the Defence Minister said, Seven years since the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A), a n

Srinagar, Aug 05: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, marked a constitutional correction and a new beginning for Jammu and Kashmir, removing discriminatory barriers and extending equal rights to those who had long suffered under special provisions. The transformation we witness today in Jammu Kashmir is due to the historic changes of 5th August 2019. That day marked a constitutional correction and a new beginning for the UT. Discrimi

New Delhi, Aug 05: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, the lives of people in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have witnessed wide-ranging transformation, with infrastructure expanding and opportunities growing in education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and sports. Marking seven years since the historic abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A), the Prime Minister described August 5, 2019, as a defining milestone in India's journey towards inc

Srinagar, Aug 5: A cloudburst struck the upper reaches of Lachipora village in Boniyar tehsil of north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Wednesday, triggering flash floods and sending a heavy flow of mud, debris and uprooted trees rushing towards the village. The incident marks the second cloudburst to hit Boniyar tehsil in the past fifteen days, raising concerns among residents over recurring weather-related disasters in the area. According to officials, the cloudburst occurred in the forested upp

Ganderbal , Aug 5: In a significant milestone for healthcare services in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district, doctors at Trauma Hospital Kangan successfully performed a complex laparoscopic surgery to remove a very large endometriotic kissing ovarian cyst measuring 140 mm 139 mm, diagnosed as Grade-4 Endometriosis, marking another major achievement in the hospital's growing capacity to provide advanced gynaecological care. The surgery was successfully carried out on August 3, 2026, on a 45-yea

Ganderbal, Aug 5: Sub District Hospital Kangan on Wednesday organised a World Breastfeeding Week awareness programme, with doctors urging mothers to start breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and continue exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. The week-long awareness programme, being observed from August 1 to 7 under the supervision of Medical Superintendent Dr. Nazir Ahmad, saw obstetricians, nursing officers and maternity care staff conducting counselling sessions for pregn

Srinagar, Aug 5: An Additional Sessions Court in Baramulla has granted regular bail to an accused in a 2018 murder case after he spent more than eight years in judicial custody while the trial remained pending. According to the prosecution, the case arose after a woman went missing. During the investigation, it was alleged that the accused, along with a co-accused, conspired to murder her, disposed of the body in a forest area, and attempted to destroy evidence. The prosecution opposed the bail

Srinagar, Aug 5: After nearly a decade of delay, the much awaited Lower Rajwar Raw Water Main Project has entered its final stage, bringing hope to around 25,000 residents across 13 villages in Handwara. Officials said testing of the scheme is currently underway and the project is expected to be commissioned later this week. The project, executed by the PHE Division Handwara Baramulla, involved laying a 9 kilometre long, 200 millimetre diameter Ductile Iron raw water main connecting the water so

Srinagar, Aug 5: The picturesque Kokernag tourist destination in south Kashmirs Anantnag district has witnessed a remarkable surge in tourist arrivals over the past three years, with more than 30 lakh visitors flocking to the famed destination, reflecting the growing popularity of Kashmirs tourism sector. Official data from the Kokernag Development Authority (KDA) shows that a total of 30,62,654 visitors visited Kokernag between 2023 and July 2026. The footfall comprised 1,38,319 domestic touris

Leh, Aug 5: Marking seven years since Ladakh attained Union Territory status, the Union Territory on Wednesday celebrated dPal rNgam Duston 2026 with grandeur at the historic Leh Palace, where Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena unveiled major civilian honours and highlighted the region's remarkable transformation since August 5, 2019. The celebrations, marked by vibrant cultural performances and participation of people from across Ladakh, commemorated what the administration described as a h

Khalil Jibran remains one of those rare writers whose words refuse to grow old. In an age defined by noise, haste, distraction and increasing emotional emptiness, his voice comes to us with surprising freshness. He wrote of love, sorrow, freedom, pain, faith and the human soul in a language that was simple, lyrical and deeply humane. More than a century later, his thoughts still feel like a mirror held up to our confused modern life. In a world where people are increasingly connected through tec

Red tapism has long been one of the most stubborn obstacles to public welfare and administrative efficiency. It is not merely a matter of delay; it is a culture of avoidance, unnecessary procedure and excessive control that turns simple work into a prolonged ordeal. In a society that expects accountability and service, red tapism becomes a daily reminder of how bureaucracy can weaken public confidence and stall progress. For ordinary citizens, red tapism is not an abstract administrative term. I

Srinagar, Aug 05: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today handed over appointment letters to 37 Next of Kins (NoKs) of civilians who were brutally killed by terrorists. He said it is a profound honour to stand with the families of terror victims on this historic day and it is not merely about appointment letters but it is about remembrance of martyrs, justice to terror victim families, and the reaffirmation of our national will. My heartfelt tribute to the innocent civilians martyred by terror

New Delhi , August 5 : Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is not coming to Parliament amid the ongoing Monsoon Session as he is guilty of wrongdoing against the students. In a post on X, Gandhi said, The country's Home Minister is hiding his face because he is guilty of wrongdoing against the students. https://x.com/RahulGandhi/status/2084901776621445281?s=20 The Opposition has been constantly pressing the issue of Delhi Police's a

New Delhi , August 5 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday declared that Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) remains firmly committed to reversing all administrative and constitutional changes that stripped the region of its special rights and threatened its distinct identity. In August 2019, the Central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, repealed Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, effectively ending the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcating th

Srinagar , August 5 : Security has been stepped up across Jammu and Kashmir in view of the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, with authorities putting in place a multi-layered security grid across the Union Territory. Security was also beefed up in the border areas of the Union Territory. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted security checks along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban. Kulgam Police also intensified vehicle checking and identity card verificati