SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to 158 next of kin (NoKs) of civilians killed by Pakistan-backed militants in Jammu and Kashmir. The solemn ceremony, held in Srinagar, marks a significant step in the Union Territorys efforts to provide justice and restore dignity to families traumatised by terrorism. Several victims [] The post LG Sinha Hands Over Appointment Letters to 158 Kin of Terror Victims appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Er Navaid Runyal If managed fairly, the project could reverse youth migration, reinvigorate local businesses, and restore a sense of worth to people who gave up land and water without receiving anything in return. For generations, the steep and forested hills of Ramban in Jammu and Kashmir have remained detached from Indias mainstream development [] The post Is Sawalkote Rambans Long-Awaited Turning Point? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A village was washed away and around 50 people were feared missing after a major cloudburst struck Dharali area near Harsil in Uttarakhands Uttarkashi on Tuesday. The Uttarkashi Police as per NDTV report said that, due to the rising water level of Kheer Gadh in the Harsil area, reports of damage in Dharali have [] The post Cloudburst Strikes Uttarakhand; 50 Missing in Flash Floods appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Two persons sustained injuries in a road mishap after an Alto car collided headon with an eauto rickshaw outside Dak Bungalow in Rajouri on Tuesday. An official said that the injured have been identified as Rubina Kouser, wife of Mohammad Farooq, resident of Garn Bala, and Ankit Sharma, son of Ashok Sharma, resident of [] The post Two Injured in Jammu Kashmir Road Mishap appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Suhail ibn Shahnawaz, a young physicist from Kulgam district of south Kashmir, has been officially invited to speak at the 2nd International Conference on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology (ICGAC2026), to be held in Paris, France from April 16 to 18, 2026. Suhail, often referred as the Rocket Boy of Kashmir, has been recognized for [] The post Kashmiri Scientist to Represent India at ICGAC 2026 in Paris appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Four Deputy Commissioners were among 10 IAS and four JKAS officers transferred by the government with immediate effect on Tuesday. Anshul Garg has been posted as Divisional Commissioner Kashmir. According to a government order Naveen S L, IAS (AGMUT:2012), Secretary to the Government, Transport Department, has been transferred and posted as Secretary to the [] The post Anshul Garg Appointed Div Com Kashmir as Govt Transfers 14 IAS, JKAS Officers appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Marking the sixth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, National Conference (NC) leaders and workers on Tuesday staged protests across various district headquarters of the Kashmir Valley, observing the day as a Black Day. Wearing black bands as a symbol of mourning, the party workers lashed out at the BJP-led Central Government, accusing [] The post NC Stages Valley-Wide Protests, Observes Black Day on Article 370 Anniversary appeared first on Kashmir Life .

NEW DELHI: Satya Pal Malik, the former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir who presided over one of the most consequential constitutional decisions in Indias post-independence history, the abrogation of Article 370, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, at the age of 79. His death came on the sixth anniversary of the day the special status [] The post Satya Pal Malik, Who Oversaw Article 370 Abrogation, Dies on August 5 appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to family members of terror-hit victims at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on Tuesday, officials said. An official SAID that the event was aimed at supporting families who lost their loved ones in terror-related incidents by providing government [] The post LG Sinha Distributes 250 Job Letters to Kin of Terror Victims appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A manager of a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) guest house has been detained in Rajasthans Jaisalmer district on suspicion of spying for Pakistan, police said on Tuesday as per NDTV report. The accused, Mahendra Prasad, hailing from Almora in Uttarakhand, was serving as the manager of the DRDO guest house located in [] The post DRDO Guest House Manager Detained on Suspicion of Espionage appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu is set to expand its academic and infrastructure capacity as part of a government-approved plan to increase student intake and research facilities in five newer IITs established after 2014. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Monday, the Ministry of Education confirmed that IIT Jammu [] The post Rs 11,828 Crore Push to Upgrade Five New IITs; IIT Jammu on List appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Syed Shadab Ali Gillani SRINAGAR: The deadline for Hajj 2026 applications has been extended from July 31 to August 7, 2025. The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date for online submission of Haj Application Forms (HAF) for Haj 2026 to 11:59 PM on August 7, 2025, citing numerous requests from various [] The post Hajj 2026: Applications Extended, Duration Shortened, Guidelines Clarified appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Six years after Jammu and Kashmirs special status was revoked and the erstwhile State was reorganised into two Union Territories, official data indicates a substantial decline in terror-related deaths across the region and overall security situation. Between August 5, 2019, when Article 370 was abrogated, and August 4, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir recorded a [] The post Civilian, Security Fatalities Fall Since Article 370 Abrogation, Official Data Shows appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The holy mace of Lord Shiva, Chhari Mubarak, on Monday left Srinagar for the sacred Amarnath cave, marking the final leg of the annual pilgrimage, which will conclude on August 09. Led by Head Priest Deependra Giri, the procession started from Dashnami Akhara in Lal Chowk and reached Sureshwar Temple in Sonwar for special [] The post Chhari Mubarak Begins Final Leg of Amarnath Yatra; Pilgrimage Ends August 9 appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The fourth day, or Rasm-e-Chahrum, of GA Peer, former Commissioner Secretary in the Jammu and Kashmir government, will be observed in his native village of Seer Hamdan in Anantnag on Wednesday. Peer, 73, who served the state for over four decades in roles ranging from Deputy Commissioner and Director of School Education to Commissioner [] The post Fourth Day of GA Peer to be Observed in Seer Hamdan on Wednesday appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Days after the issuance of a formal eviction notice, authorities sealed and took over the iconic 137-year-old Nedous Hotel in Gulmarg. The action was carried out by the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA), following orders from the Supreme Court of India and the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir. The eviction notice, served on August [] The post GDA Shuts Down 137-Year-Old Nedous Hotel Over Lease Lapse appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today commissioned two major cold storage facilities in Jammu a 5,145-MT complex at the Jammu and Kashmir Agro Industries Development Corporation Ltd premises in Talab Tillo and a 2,000-MT plant at Narwal Fruit Mandi with ten chambers capable of temperatures as low as 10 C for apples, cherries, grapes [] The post Omar Abdullah Commissions 7,145-MT Cold Storage Facilities in Jammu to Boost Agri Infrastructure appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to bring stringent regulations on the supply of dressed mutton and chicken entering Jammu and Kashmir from outside, with a specific focus on mandatory labelling and source disclosure, following public concerns over meat quality. Commissioner FDA Smita Sethi, Commissioner Food and Drug Administration [] The post Jammu Kashmir Admin to Enforce Strict Rules on Dressed Mutton, Chicken Imports appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the National Education Policy (NEP) is PM Modis gift to younger generation and it has empowered them. Addressing the Medhavi Chhatra Samman Samaroh organized by Amar Ujala Group at Convention Centre Jammu, LG Sinha said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted to the nations education system, [] The post NEP Is PM Modis Gift to Youth: LG Sinha appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that no significant developments, positive or negative, are likely to take place in Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow, despite widespread speculation. In a post on X, Omar Abdullah wrote, Ive heard every possible permutation & combination about what to expect in JK tomorrow, so let me stick my [] The post No Major Developments Expected in Jammu Kashmir Tomorrow, CM Omar Busts Rumours appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns across various districts of Kashmir on August 6 and 7, 2025 to facilitate infrastructure upgradation, maintenance, and ongoing project works. According to the Chief Engineer (Distribution), KPDCL, the 33KV Khansahib Tap line will be shut down on August 6 from 6:00 AM [] The post KPDCL Announces Power Shutdown Across Kashmir Parts appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Mohammad Waseem SRINAGAR: In the heart of Baramulla, a narrow street defies the tide of modern coffee culture, holding fast to a cherished Kashmiri tradition. Noon Chai Gali, lined with tea stalls and traditional bakeries, remains a sanctuary for the regions signature pink-hued, salted tea. As businesses struggle with shifting economic realities, this historic [] The post A Sip of History in Noon Chai Gali appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A First Information Report (FIR No. 48/25) under Sections 271, 275, and 61(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has been registered at Zakoora Police Station against individuals found involved in the sale and distribution of spoiled and rotten meat in Srinagar. The action follows a major raid conducted on Thursday by the Food Safety [] The post Rotten Mutton Row: FIR Registered appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Police in Jammu and Kashmir have registered two cases after a senior Army officer allegedly assaulted multiple SpiceJet employees at Srinagar Airport last week, leaving one with a spinal fracture and others with serious injuries, in what the airline has described as a murderous assault over an excess baggage dispute. The incident occurred on [] The post Army Officer Booked for Murderous Assault on SpiceJet Staff at Srinagar Airport appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Police on Monday have arrested five persons in connection with a violent assault incident that took place during the intervening night of 3rd and 4th August 2025 at Khayam Chowk, Khanyar in Srinagar. Police said that the accused individuals were allegedly involved in creating a public disturbance and physically assaulting few persons in the [] The post Five Arrested in Srinagar Assault Case: Police appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for admissions to its academic programmes under the July 2025 admission cycle till August 15, 2025. The extension benefits learners across over 30 study centres in the Kashmir Division and the Union Territory of Ladakh, offering them additional time to complete their [] The post Admissions Extended at IGNOU for UG, PG, Diploma Courses appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Security agencies have gathered latest evidence confirming that the three militants involved in the Pahalgam attack were Pakistani nationals, News 18 reported citing officials. According to officials, their identity was confirmed through biometric records of Pakistans National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), voter identity slips and digital satellite phone data, including logs and GPS [] The post Pahalgam Attackers Identified as Pakistani Nationals, Say Security Agencies a

SRINAGAR: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed a 35-year-old criminal case against a former Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer, calling the prosecution sanction flawed and unsupported by evidence, Delhi-based newspaper, The Indian Express reported. The FIR, registered in 1990 at Pattan police station in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district, accused Ajay Kumar [] The post Jammu Kashmir: After 35 years, Court Quashes Case Against CRPF Officer In Pattan Incident appeared first on

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled in favour of Dr Shazia Salam, a contractual Anaesthetist at DRDO Hospital, whose services were terminated in February 2023 on grounds of adverse security clearance. The Court held the termination procedurally invalid and directed the Union Territory administration to compensate the petitioner with [] The post HC Quashes Termination of Anaesthetist, Orders Pending Salary, One-Month Compensation appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Monday detained a man near the International Border in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district. According to officials as per CNN-News18, the man was apprehended during routine patrols along the sensitive border area. A search of his phone reportedly uncovered several call logs, at least one of which was [] The post Man Detained Near IB in Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump reiterated his role in mediating global conflicts, claiming credit for brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan and ending five wars worldwide. In a post on Truth Social, Trump criticized radio host Charlamagne Tha God for being unaware of his accomplishments, including ending the long-standing conflict between the Republic of [] The post Trump Repeats Claims of Brokering Ceasefire Between India-Pakistan appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR A video filmed by a non-native doctor inside Lalla Ded Hospital in Srinagar, capturing restricted areas like the labour room and operation theatre during a live surgery, has sparked outrage over the casual violation of womens privacy in medical spaces. The doctor, speaking to the camera while walking through sensitive zones and showing ongoing [] The post Briefing August 3-9, 2025 appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Despite recent government announcements of a massive infrastructure push, including new flyovers and construction projects worth nearly Rs 10,000 crore, most of the promised developments in Srinagar remain limited to papers, fuelling public frustration amid worsening traffic congestion. One of the centrepiece projects is the proposed flyover from Jehangir Chowk to Pantha Chowk, projected [] The post Srinagars Flyovers Remain on Paper as Traffic Chaos Worsens appeared first on Kashmir L

SRINAGAR: United Elegant FC emerged victorious over Aqua Kashmir Avengers FC in the grand finale of the Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League 2025. The electrifying clash, held before a record-breaking crowd, ended in a 1-1 stalemate at full time, leading to a tense penalty shootout that saw United Elegant FC crowned champions. The match, hosted [] The post United Elegant FC Clinch Kashmir Super League Title appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Ghulam Ahmad Peer, a former Commissioner Secretary to the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, passed away at his Srinagar residence after a prolonged illness. He was suffering from a neuro motor disease and had been bedridden for nearly a year. Peer was also the father of noted author and journalist Basharat Peer. Condolences have [] The post CM Omar, CS Dulloo, Other Leaders Condole Demise of Ghulam Ahmad Peer appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Union Health Ministry on Friday told the Lok Sabha that 50 per cent of seats in private medical colleges and deemed universities will be charged at the same rates as government medical colleges, a move aimed at making medical education more affordable and preventing its commercialisation. Responding to a Question in Lok Sabha, [] The post Half of Private Medical College Seats to Have Govt-Fixed Fees: Health Ministry appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Air India cancelled its flight AI349 from Singapore to Chennai on Sunday evening due to a technical issue. In an official statement, as per Hindustan Times report, the airline said, Flight AI349, scheduled to operate from Singapore to Chennai, has been cancelled due to a maintenance task identified prior to departure that required additional [] The post Air India Cancels SingaporeChennai Flight Due to Technical Issue appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A senior Army officer has been charged with murderous assault after allegedly assaulting four SpiceJet ground staff members during a violent altercation over excess cabin baggage at Srinagar International Airport last week, police and airline officials confirmed, according to multiple media reports. The incident occurred when the officer, carrying two cabin bags weighing a [] The post Army Officer Charged With Murderous Assault at Srinagar Airport appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A stone-carved Shivling dating back to the 10th Century AD has been unearthed from the Jhelum River near the Army camp at Khanpora in Baramulla district. The archaeological find, measuring 137 cm in length and 160 cm in width, has been preserved by the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums and is now on [] The post Tenth Century Shivling Unearthed, Now Exhibited at SPS Museum appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Institutional child deliveries in Jammu and Kashmir have risen sharply since the launch of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), with government data showing that the Union Territory spent Rs 4.4 crore on referral transport services for pregnant women in 202425 alone. According to a reply tabled in the Lok Sabha by Union Health [] The post Jammu Kashmir Sees Surge in Institutional Deliveries, Rs 4.4 Crore Allocated for Referral Transport appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The father of the Kashmir Author and Journalist Basharat Peer passed away on Sunday at their residence in Hyderpora, Srinagar, around 4:00 pm. Ghulam Ahmad Peer, who held several key positions in the government, including Deputy Commissioner, retired as Commissioner Secretary to the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, lost his battle to a motor [] The post Kashmir Author Basharat Peer Bereaved, Father Passes Away appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: An 18-year-old boy drowned while bathing in Dal Lake near Nigeen Club in Srinagar on Sunday. An official said that, the youth has been identified as Faizan Amir Sheikh, a resident of Noorbagh Noor Colony, Srinagar. On receiving information, SDRF QRT Nigeen and QRT Hazratbal launched a joint operation and successfully retrieved the body, [] The post Teenager Drowns to Death in Srinagar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has reduced the retail prices of 35 essential drugs to enhance affordability, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers announced on Sunday as reported by India Today. The revised rates apply to key formulations used in treating chronic conditions, including cardiovascular, diabetic, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, and psychiatric disorders. Affected medicines [] The post Centre Slashes Prices Of 35 Essential Medicines appeared first

SRINAGAR: Despite recent government announcements of a massive infrastructure push including new flyovers and construction projects worth nearly Rs 10,000 crore, most of the promised developments in Srinagar remain limited to papers, fuelling public frustration amid worsening traffic congestion. One of the center piece projects is the proposed flyover from Jehangir Chowk to Pantha Chowk, [] The post Srinagar Flyover Projects Remain Stalled Despite Promises appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A 7-magnitude earthquake hit the nearby Kuril Islands on Sunday, days after the powerful 8.8-magnitude quake hit Russias Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, leading to a tsunami alert. The Kuril Islands stretch from the southern tip of Kamchatka Peninsula. As per a Reuters report, Russias Ministry for Emergency Services said that tsunami waves were possible [] The post Powerful Earthquake Strikes Russia Again appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Panic gripped Palth village in Samba district on Sunday after locals discovered three old artillery mortar shells near the Basantar area. According to officials, explosive shells were spotted in the morning by a local resident who immediately informed the Samba police station. They said police teams, acting swiftly, rushed to the spot and cordoned [] The post Artillery Shells Found, Destroyed in Samba Village appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Former National Conference (NC) MLA, Kafil-ul-Rehman joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today in presence of party president Mehbooba mufti. Sources said that Kafil-ul-Rehman, who previously served three terms as an MLA, was denied a party ticket for 2024 Assembly elections. The decision followed NCs poor performance in Karnah Assembly segment during the 2024 [] The post Former NC Legislator From Karnah Joins PDP appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The government has ordered an inquiry into allegations of illegal mining against the District Mineral Officer (DMO) Pulwama, who also holds additional charge of DMO Kulgam. According to an order issued by the Department of Mining Kashmir, Nisar Ahmad, Joint Director, Geology and Mining, has been appointed as the inquiry officer. He has been [] The post South Kashmir: Illegal Mining Complaint Spurs Govt Probe appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A teenage girl was injured in a bear attack in Dhan Miran area of Kharappa, located in Loran block of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to official sources, as per Daily Excelsior report, the incident occurred near her residence when the bear suddenly attacked her. She sustained injuries and was initially taken [] The post Bear Mauls Teenage Girl in Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Two persons were killed and three others sustained serious injuries after a vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a nallah on the KathuaBasohli road near Kainta Morh (Dakhnaka) on Sunday. Officials said that, the accident took place around 12:40 PM when an XUV car lost control and plunged into a nallah. A [] The post Two Killed, Three Injured in Jammu Kashmir Road Mishap appeared first on Kashmir Life .