SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina is going to miss voting for his party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as the party has not fielded any candidate from his home town which falls in the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency. The reshaped Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat will go to polls on May 7 in [] The post JK BJP Chief Ravinder Raina to Miss Voting for Party in Lok Sabha Polls appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Sunday accused Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP of benefiting the BJP by contesting elections against the INDIA bloc in Jammu and Kashmir. Despite being regional rivals, the PDP and the NC had joined the opposition alliance but failed to arrive at a seat sharing agreement. It is they (PDP) who [] The post Omar Accuses PDP of Benefiting BJP in JK appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: High Court has sought a fresh affidavit from the Government detailing the compensation provided to the families of victims of formerly artillery firing range in Tosamaidan firing range for the loss caused due to artillery shelling and military exercise, reported Daily Excelsior. Division Bench of Chief Justice N Kotiswar Singh and Justice Moksha Kazmi [] The post HC Seeks Clarity on Tosamaidan Firing Range Victims Compensation Disbursement appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Security forces on Sunday recovered arms and ammunition after busting a hideout in Azamatabad area of Rajouri district. Officials said that a joint team of police and army, during searches in the Azamtabad area, recovered arms and ammunition from a hideout. They said, during the searches, 1 IED (1kg), 2 wireless sets, 3 AK-47 [] The post Hideout Busted in JKs Rajouri, Arms and Ammunition Recovered appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: After the peaceful culmination of the first phase of polling in the Udhampur Lok Sabha seat on Friday, the focus has now shifted to the Jammu parliamentary constituency, which will go to polls in the second phase of elections on April 26. A direct contest is on the cards between sitting Member Parliament from [] The post Campaigning in Jammu LS Seat Gathers Pace as JK Preparers for 2nd Phase of Polling appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Germany is offering a fully funded scholarship for international students called the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Programme in six prominent universities for students who want to pursue a Masters degree for the year 2025. Graduates from developing countries can apply. Candidates with a good academic record in the fields of social and political sciences, law, [] The post Fully Funded Masters Scholarship in Germany, Details Here appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: PDP Youth President and Parliament Candidate for Srinagar-Pulwama Constituency, Waheed ur Rehman Parra said that restoring the old pension scheme in Jammu and Kashmir is the need of the hour. Addressing several public meetings in Srinagar District, Parra said that more than 50,000 employees serving in different government departments are covered under the National [] The post Waheed Parra Pushes for Restoration of Old Pension appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: To ensure the democratic participation of all eligible voters, postal ballot voting was on Saturday successfully conducted in a segment of the Jammu Lok Sabha constituency which is going to polls in the second phase on April 26, an official spokesman said. As many as 48 employees from different departments, who opted for the [] The post Postal Ballot Voting for Employees Conducted in Segment of Jammu LS Seat appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo took a holistic review of the working of the Department of Culture and Department of Tribal Affairs in two separate meetings here. The meeting besides the Principal Secretary, Culture/Tribal Affairs Departments was attended by the Secretary in Tribal Affairs; Executive Director, Mubarak Mandi Jammu Heritage Society (MMJHS), Director, Libraries; Director, [] The post CS Reviews Functioning Of Culture, Tribal Affairs Departments appeared first on Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: Authorities in Baramulla have urged people to refrain from encroaching roads and parking their vehicles on roadsides, saying violators will have to pay a hefty fine of Rs 5000. Street vendors, encroachment of roads by shopkeepers by putting merchandise, signboards and wrong parking of vehicles were the main reasons for obstructing public movement besides [] The post Baramulla Admin to Impose Rs 5000 Fine For Unauthorised Roadside Parking appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a review meeting of the Power Development Department. Various matters pertaining to power supply during the upcoming summer months and progress of key projects and schemes were discussed in the meeting. The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Santosh D Vaidya, Principal Secretary, Finance Department; Sh. H. [] The post LG Sinha Reviews Power Situation, Progress of Key Power Projects appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Director General of Police (DGP) has ordered transfer of 19 Inspectors of Jammu and Kashmir Police to Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) JK According to the order, the Inspectors, who have been transferred to ACB J&K include Pushapjeet Singh, Arun Kotwal, Manoj Kumar, Karnail Singh, Yash Paul, Vishal Kumar, Vishal Kumar, Ravinder Kumar, Atul Singh [] The post 19 JKP Inspectors Transferred to ACB appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In order to ensure hassle free transportation of Polling Staff, EVMs and other election related material to the polling stations for smooth conduct of upcoming Lok Sabha Elections-2024 in the district, a meeting of concerned Officers was Saturday held under the chairmanship of District Election Officer (DEO) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat at Conference [] The post DEO Srinagar Finalises Transport Plan for Lok Sabha Elections appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A study on the damage caused by climate change has revealed shocking information. According to the report, 122 glaciers are shrinking in the Pir Panjal, raising concerns about potential glacial lake outburst floods. Researchers have identified 122 glaciers in the Pir Panjal range, whose size has drastically decreased since 1980. Glaciers covering an area [] The post 122 Glaciers Shrinking in JKs Pir Panjal Range, Reveals Study appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In the past more than five years, Srinagar district have witnessed at least 455 kidnapping and rape cases and 63 murder cases. According to the official figures, police authorities in district Srinagar from have registered at least 455 kidnapping and rape cases from 2019 to January 31-2024. The official also said that during this [] The post Srinagar Records 455 Kidnapping, Rape Cases in 5 Years appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The National Mid-Year Conference of the Indian Association for Social Psychiatry (MID CON IASP 2024) and the Continuing Medical Education (CME) on Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) jointly organised by the Indian Teachers of Psychiatry (ITOPS) kicked off on April 20th at SKIMS Medical College Bemina, Srinagar. The event, hosted by the Department of Psychiatry [] The post National Conference in Srinagar Highlights the Interplay Between Lifestyle and Mental Health appeared first

SRINAGAR: A man was found dead in the Lar area of Central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Saturday. An official said that a male dead body was found at Sheikh Bab Sahab Lar. He said that the body was later identified as Shabir Ahmad sheikh son of Ghulam Hassan resident of Lar. He said proceedings in [] The post Man Found Dead in Ganderbal appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone Saturday sought support of Altaf Bukhari led Apni Party in north Kashmirs Lok Sabha segment to stop fragmentation of votes. Addressing a press conference here in Srinagar, Lone said after 1975 it has been seen that 10 MPs from north Kashmir have been elected to [] The post Sajad Lone Seeks Apni Party Support in Baramulla to Stop Fragmentation of Votes appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Two persons were injured after they were being attacked by a bear in Dooru area of South Kashmirs Anantnag district on Saturday. An official said that a bear appeared in the village of Chairkadi Dooru near forest and attacked and injured two persons. He identified them as Abdul Rashid son of Mohd Yousuf Hajam [] The post Bear Mauls Two Persons in South Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Facing criticism for not putting up candidates on the three Lok Sabha seats in the Kashmir valley, Jammu and Kashmir BJP on Saturday said sometimes decisions are made to achieve a big goal and the BJP is supporting patriotic parties. Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina said the party is finalising its strategy [] The post JK BJP Defends Move to Not Contest Three Kashmir LS Seats appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) expressed deep regret and sorrow over the sad demise of the young daughter of the prominent entrepreneur and former President of KCCI, Rauf Punjabi. She breathed her last on Thursday evening after a short but brave battle with carcinoma. While praying for the eternal peace of [] The post FCIK Conveys Condolences to Rauf Punjabi on Daughters Demise appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A militant hideout was busted in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district on Saturday, leading to seizure of some incriminating material, police said. The hideout was busted in Dalas Barneli area in Arnas sub division during a search and cordon operation, which was launched following reliable information about its presence, a police spokesperson said. Two [] The post Militant Hideout Busted in JKs Reasi appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have unveiled a remarkable burial behaviour among Asian Elephants inhabiting the eastern Himalayan floodplains. According to findings reported in Smithsonian Magazine, these elephants have been found burying their calves in a manner akin to human burial practices. The startling revelation emerged after the discovery of five dead calves buried [] The post Elephants Human-Like Burial Rituals Unveiled in Himalayan Study appeared first on Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The residents of Dhadkahi, known as the silent village in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district due to its large deaf-and-dumb population, exercised their right to vote in the Lok Sabha polls on Friday in the hope of getting basic amenities, such as roads, water, healthcare facilities and education. However, they warned of boycotting future [] The post Polling Day in JKs Silent Hamlet Sees Calls for Basic Amenities appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A total of 25 candidates have submitted nomination papers from Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency, which will go to polls on May 7, officials said on Friday. A total of 28 nomination papers have been received. Three candidates have submitted two nomination papers each, so we have 25 candidates, Anantnag Deputy Commissioner [] The post 25 Candidates File Nominations From Anantnag-Rajouri LS Segment appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Khan Muzamil One of the key issues highlighted by this incident is how citizen journalists interacted with the families of the victims. Instead of approaching them with sensitivity and empathy, some citizen journalists appeared to exploit their emotions for the sake of viewership. The rise of unprofessionalism has become more prevalent with the emergence [] The post How Citizen Journalists Cross The Ethical Line for Viewership? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Punjab resident Baldev Kumar has become the first person from outside Jammu and Kashmir to contest Lok Sabha polls in the Union Territory after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Kumar (67), a resident of the Naya Gaon area of Mohali in Punjab, filed his nomination papers from the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency as [] The post Post 370, Punjabs Baldev Kumar is First Outsider to Contest Election in JK appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In a significant move aimed at enhancing the welfare of government employees and pensioners, family pensioners, the General Administration Department of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has proposed a revision in the rates of Dearness Allowance (DA). The proposal, outlined in a letter addressed to the Chief Electoral Officer, Jammu and Kashmir, seeks [] The post JK Govt Plans Dearness Allowance Hike for Employees, Pensioners appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting to review skill development, entrepreneurship and labour welfare. Senior officials of the Department of Skill Development, Department of Labour & Employment and Mission Youth attended the meeting. The Lt Governor discussed various issues such as creating convergence of skill development schemes, opportunities and strategy for employment [] The post LG Sinha Reviews Implementation of Livelihood Generation Schemes appeared firs

SRINAGAR: An estimated 68 per cent of the total 16.23 lakh registered voters cast their ballot in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Udhampur, officials said, as Jammu and Kashmir witnessed incident-free polling in what was its first major electoral battle since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. In 2019, Udhampur parliamentary [] The post Over 68 Percent Polling Recorded in JKs Udhampur LS Seat appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A Kashmiri Pandit organisation on Friday lauded the Election Commissions move to scrap the mandatory filing of Form M for displaced Kashmiri voters ahead of the parliamentary elections and urged the community to turn up in large numbers for the polls. Speaking to reporters, R K Bhat, president of Youth All India Kashmiri Samaj [] The post Kashmiri Pandit Body Welcomes Form M Scrapping, Urges Community to Vote in Large Numbers appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday filed her nomination papers from the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency in Jammu and Kashmir. In her election declaration, the former Chief Minister disclosed a significant decrease in her taxable income, plummeting by nearly 90 per cent from Rs 8,63,928 in FY 2018-19 to just Rs 84,750 in [] The post After 2019, Mehboobas Income Drops by 90 Percent appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Additional District Magistrate Kupwara on Friday served a notice to DDC member in Mawer Handwara in North Kashmirs Kupwara district over accusation of violation of Model Code of Conduct. Additional District Magistrate Rouf ur Rehman has asked DDC member Mawer Khurshid Ahmad Dar to explain the reasons for violation of MCC norms and submit [] The post DDC Member in North Kashmir Asked to Justify MCC Norms Breach appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In the first major electoral battle in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, the Udhampur constituency witnessed enthusiastic voters participation as the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls began Friday. The electors said they now want assembly polls to be held before the September 30 deadline set by the Supreme Court. The Udhampur [] The post Udhampur LS Seat Witnesses High Voter Turnout; Call for State Polls Before Sep 30 appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic PArty president Mehbooba said that the main purpose of the PDP to seek votes is to tell the country through parliament that what BJP did in 2019 is not acceptable. Addressing an election rally in Pulwama, she said that the unilateral decisions, stifling of just voices and erosion of constitutional guarantees are [] The post Unilateral Decisions in Kashmir Are Unacceptable, Says Mehbooba Mufti appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir valley with the outside world, was blocked due to mudslide at Mehad, Ramban and shooting stones at Kishtwari Pather, Banihal, officials said. Earlier the thoroughfare was partially restored for traffic and stranded vehicles between Nashree and Banihal were cleared. However, mudslides at Mehad, Ramban and shooting [] The post Jammu-Srinagar Highway Closed Again appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Two labourers died while two were rescued after slipping and falling into a trench in the Chakpora area of south Kashmirs Kulgam on Friday, officials said. An official said that they were working in the trench when they suddenly slipped and fell into it. Soon after the incident, police and locals rushed to the [] The post Two Labourers Die After Falling into Trench in JKs Kulgam appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) leader Mohammad Saleem Parray on Friday filed nomination papers from the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir which is going to polls in the third phase of elections on May 7. Accompanied by DPAP chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad and other leaders of the party, Parray filed the [] The post DPAP Leader Parray Files Nomination from Anantnag-Rajouri LS Seat appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: At least four individuals, including two non-locals, slipped and fell into a trench in the Chakpora area of south Kashmirs Kulgam on Friday, officials said. They were working in the trench when suddenly they slipped and fell into it. Soon after the incident, police and locals rushed to the spot and rescued them, they [] The post Four Fall into Trench in JKs Kulgam, Two Critical appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Amid multi-tier security arrangements, Nari Shakti (women power) was on display at the all-women staffed booths known as pink booths, in the Doda district of the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency. These pink booths attracted more women voters, especially from the Muslim community. More than 22 per cent of voters exercised their franchise in the [] The post Women Throng Pink Booths in JKs Doda to Cast Their Votes appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Braving incessant rains, an estimated 43 per cent of voters registered their choice by 1 pm on Friday in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur parliamentary constituency, officials said. Polling began at 7 am in 2,637 polling stations across the constituency and was going on peacefully with [] The post Despite Rain, 43 Percent Voter Turnout in JKs Udhampur appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In a recent development, an FIR has been lodged against Congress candidate Choudhary Lal Singh in Kathua district for purported misbehaviour with a police party. The incident reportedly occurred two days ago, reports appearing in the media said. Singh is pitted against ruling BJPs Dr Jitendra Singh in the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency that [] The post For Misbehaviour, Police Registers Case Against Lal Singh appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: At least five persons were injured in a road accident at Zojjila Pass in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Friday, officials said. An official said that the accident took place near Pani Nallah when a vehicle skidded off the road and fell down into a deep gorge. He said that five individuals from Jammu [] The post Five Injured as Vehicle Skids off Road in JKs Ganderbal appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Asad Mirza The ongoing conflict in Palestine has revealed the intricate cobweb of false promises, ambiguous stands and false jubilations by the Western nations on adopting a hollow UN resolution. As the Israeli aggression against Palestine entered its seventh month, the world witnessed several unrelated events or proclamations adopted by the Western powers to [] The post Will the US Ever Withdraw Its Support to Israel? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a review meeting of Department of Industries and Commerce and Department of Geology and Mining. The meeting was attended by Sh Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Sh Santosh D Vaidya, Principal Secretary, Finance Department; Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lt Governor; Sh Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner Secretary, Department of [] The post Hold Regular Meetings With Investors, Industry Dodies, LG to Officers appeared first on Kashmir Li

SRINAGAR: Voting started in the first phase of general elections in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur parliamentary constituency on Friday with over 16.23 lakh electorate eligible to exercise their franchise. The polling began at 7 am in all 2,637 polling stations across the constituency despite pouring rain and will decide the fate of 12 candidates, including [] The post Polling Begins For Udhampur Seat in First Phase of Lok Sabha Elections in JK appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Department predicted more rains and advised farmers to resume operations after the 21st. Meanwhile, the Srinagar administration has issued an advisory, urging people to avoid venturing around water bodies. Several areas of Kashmir, including Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, received fresh rainfall on Thursday. Reports of snowfall were also [] The post Jammu and Kashmir Braces for Two-Day Wet Spell appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: National Conference leader Mian Altaf Ahmad on Thursday filed nomination papers for the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat as the candidate of the opposition INDIA bloc. Accompanied by NC vice president Omar Abdullah and Congress General Secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Ahmad filed the nomination papers before Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Syed Fakhruddin, who is the returning [] The post Mian Altaf Files Nomination From Anantnag-Rajouri LS seat appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi made India secure by carrying out surgical and air strikes inside Pakistan after terror attacks. Speaking at a campaign rally in Vejalpur area of the city, he also referred to Indias intentions to bid for the Olympics in 2036, and said the [] The post Surgical Strike Secured India, HM Amit Shah In Gujarat appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the violations of Model Code of Conduct(MCC) guidelines an employee was placed under suspension by the authorities in Srinagar today. The order issued in this regard reads that one Government employee namely Javid Ahmad Sofi working in SKICC has been found violating the MCC guidelines by participating and facilitating the political [] The post Govt Employee Suspended for MCC Breach appeared first on Kashmir Life .