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Ramban: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday visited various locations along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban and reviewed the ongoing restoration and repair works following disruptions caused by heavy rains. Speaking to reporters in Ramban, Omar Abdullah, said there is no alternative to this highway. I travelled through the Rajouri-Poonch route []

NEW DELHI: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday asserted in the Lok Sabha that the Opposition cannot dictate which minister will come to the House and respond, amid a demand from the Congress and other parties that Home Minister Amit Shah should answer questions on the recent police action on protesting students here. As []

Srinagar: Srinagar Police has secured conviction in a six-year-old murder case with a court awarding life imprisonment to the accused. The case pertains to FIR No. 03/2020 registered at Police Station Maisuma. In a handout, the police said that the Honble Court convicted Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Dar, son of Abdul Gani Dar and resident of Bichwara, []

Reasi: A 22-year-old pony operator was found dead inside a water tank in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district on Friday, officials said. An official said that the body of the pony operator was recovered from a water tank in the Matyal area of Katra after police were informed about the incident. He said the body []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday slammed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleging a fixed match between the party and agencies, and said PDP leader Iltija Mufti was not a five-year-old child who would bite someone. Speaking to reporters in Jammu, Omar Abdullah,said that whenever the PDPs image or credibility takes a hit, agencies []

Ramban: Police fired a few gunshots after an SUV vehicle fled a security check post in Ramban on Friday morning, officials said. The vehicle was later found abandoned, while its occupants managed to escape. An official said that a Scorpio was travelling from Srinagar toward Jammu when it was signalled to stop at the police []

NEW DELHI:A delegation of Christian leaders led by DMK Rajya Sabha MP P Wilson on Thursday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah with a plea to withdraw the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, taking exception to its confiscatory nature. The delegation contended that the law proposed would replace the existing regulatory regime with []

Says what happened on Aug 5, 2019 is unconstitutional Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said on Thursday that the measures taken on August 5, 2019, regarding Jammu and Kashmirs special status were unconstitutional, and protests for its restoration will continue. Everyone knows that what happened on August 5, 2019, is unconstitutional. So, the entire []

Rajouri/Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday asserted that his government and the National Conference (NC) would continue their efforts for the restoration of statehood until it is achieved. Responding to a question on whether more steps would be taken following demonstrations across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday seeking restoration of statehood, []

Timely fruit movement crucial to prevent post-harvest losses: Minister Ramban: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar on Thursday reviewed the situation arising from recent heavy rainfall and landslides in Ramban and adjoining areas, with emphasis on damage to life and property, disruption of traffic and []

Omar tours flood-affected areas, assures relief, restoration efforts Rajouri: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday embarked on an extensive visit to flood-affected regions in Rajouri district to assess the damage caused by recent devastating flash floods. During his visit, he reviewed the extent of destruction to infrastructure, met with affected families, and directed authorities to []

Says completion in final stages Nowshera: On his way back from Rajouri to Jammu, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday inspected the ongoing works on the strategically important Sungal Tunnel and reviewed the progress of the project. During the inspection, the Chief Minister was briefed by officials on the current status of construction and the []

Demands immediate removal Srinagar: The Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday expressed outrage and shock after screenshots shared by people brought to its notice that pork products are being listed for sale on the online delivery platform Blinkit in Kashmir. The MMU, in a statement issued here, said that while it is generally []

Advocates statutory EoD framework, MSME revival, procurement reforms, strengthening DICs, long-term policy stability SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) on Thursday submitted a comprehensive Executive Policy Memorandum to the Government, presenting industrys perspective on the proposed Institutional Framework for Effective Ease of Doing Business and the Revised Industrial Policy in a consolidated []

Srinagar: In a significant development paving the way for Jammu & Kashmirs officers to enter the prestigious Indian Forest Service (IFS) after a gap of 13 years, the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has determined 28 slots in the promotion quota of the AGMUT cadres J&K segment. In a letter addressed to []

MeT warns of heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides from Aug 9-11 Srinagar: Widespread rainfall lashed several parts of Kashmir on Thursday, while a hailstorm accompanied by strong gusty winds damaged apple orchards in parts of Shopian district and a shepherd was killed after being struck by lightning in Kupwara. Several areas across the Valley recorded []

New Delhi: The government is questioning the visiting Meta team on whether the company is following the law of the land, following summons to the social media giant over temporary restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modis Facebook post recently, sources said on Thursday. The government and the Meta global team are currently engaged in discussions. []

CAIRO: US President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week, as Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement on the critical waterway that could ease pressure on the global economy and potentially help bring an end to the war. The United States, along with Israel, launched the []

Resolved to dismantle terror network, to bring perpetrators, enablers to justice Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday 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 []

Srinagar: Jammu Kashmir proudly joins the league of Fully Literate nine States/ UTs under Government of Indias ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) scheme. The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest congratulations to the teachers, administrators and every stakeholder for the historic milestone. In a post of X, the Lieutenant []

Launches J&K Golf Tournament Highlights plans for Golf Academy Aims to make J&K Open annual event Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday inaugurated the 5th edition of J&K Open 2026 DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) by teeing off the prestigious four-day tournament and unveiling the championship trophy at the picturesque Royal []

Srinagar: The annual Amarnath Yatra continued on Tuesday, with the total number of pilgrims performing darshan crossing 4.67 lakh, while a fresh batch of 964 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu for the Baltal base camp under tight security arrangements. According to figures, 3,289 pilgrims performed darshan on Tuesday, including 1,876 men, []

NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday distanced itself from former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasinas planned virtual media interaction in New Delhi, emphasising that it does not endorse any views that may be expressed during the event. Hasina is set to hold her first interaction with the media on Wednesday evening, two years after she fled []

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said Jammu and Kashmir must reclaim its position as one of Indias premier golf destinations and shared a series of measures to revive the sector, including making the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) tournament an annual event, establishing a golf academy and strengthening sports infrastructure across the []

Directs fool-proof arrangements; seamless coordination among stakeholders Over 1100 film entries received from more than 50 countries for grand festival Srinagar: Director Information, Shreya Singhal chaired a review meeting at Media Complex here on Monday to take stock of the preparations for the forthcoming 1st International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK). The meeting []

JAMMU: The 26th batch of over 1,000 devotees left Jammu base camp on Monday for the annual Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir amid multi-tier security arrangements, officials said. Over 4.50 lakh pilgrims have visited the 3,880 metre high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in Kashmir Himalayas since the commencement of the yatra on July 3. The []

Over 100 former students reunite to celebrate legacy WAMIQ HAYAT PAMPORE: Muslim Education Institute (MEI), Pampore, organised a grand Alumni Meet 2026 (Phase-I) at its campus in Saffron Town, Pampore, on Sunday, bringing together former students from different batches to reconnect and celebrate their lifelong association with the institution. The event witnessed the participation of []

SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmir on Sunday joined the nationwide GenZ Against Addiction, Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan, launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, with a programmeorganised by the Department of Students Welfare, KU at Gandhi Bhawan. Presiding over the programme, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nilofer Khan, []

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he decided to hold off on ordering American forces to carry out new strikes against Iran at the urging of Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The president added that a plan was in place for US forces to carry out the biggest []

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on non-local labourers in Kulgam in which two innocent persons were killed, terming it a cowardly act and a very serious design that needs to be defeated at all levels. In a strongly worded statement, JKPCC Chief Tariq Hameed Karra []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has expressed deep concern over the escalating violence and human casualties in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, including Rawalakot, Muzaffarabad, Kotli, and Mirpur. In a statement issued here, the association condemned the use of excessive force against peaceful protesters, restrictions on communication, and ongoing political unrest in the region. Nasir []

BUDGAM: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday visited Kanidajan village in the Charar-i-Sharief constituency, conducting a public outreach camp to listen to local grievances, review developmental needs, and assess progress on welfare initiatives. During the interaction, villagers voiced concerns over harassment related to eviction notices issued by the Forest Department []

Sale, distribution of affected batch prohibited SRINAGAR: The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu & Kashmir, has issued a public health advisory advising consumers not to purchase or consume Dust Tea (Premium Instant Mix Tea) marketed under the brand New Fast Tea, Batch No. 10, packed by M/s INAAM Tea Agency, Thane, Maharashtra, after the []

Iran will be hit very hard until they say we cant take it anymore Tehran warns of retaliation against American, Israeli infrastructure WASHINGTON: A fresh US assault on Iran could begin within days, with refineries, power stations and other energy facilities under consideration as targets. Tehran has warned that any such attack would []

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high-level security review meeting and directed security agencies to intensify precise and high impact anti-terror operations. According to a statement issued the meeting was attended by Atal Dullo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, DGP; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary Home Department; S.J.M Gillani, Special DG Coordination PHQ; Nitish []

Srinagar: Mirwaiz Dr. Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq has expressed deep grief over the killing of two migrant workers in south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday. In a statement, Mirwaiz said that Islam upholds the sanctity of every innocent human life and unequivocally condemns the killing of innocent persons. He said targeting poor labourers who have []

Jammu:The JammuSrinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained closed for all types of traffic on Saturday morning as restoration work continues near Dawal Bridge in the Samroli area of Udhampur district. Officials said that the road surface is highly slushy, muddy and extremely slippery, making movement unsafe. Heavy rainfall is being witnessed in the Ramban sector, with []

Political parties condemn attack Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday condemned the terror attack on non-local labourers in Kulgam district and directed security forces to step up operations to eliminate terrorists. A labourer from Chhattisgarh was killed and another from the same state was injured in a terrorist attack at a []

Srinagar: Heavy overnight rainfall triggered flash floods in parts of north Kashmir on Friday, inundating roads and a government school in Bandipora district, while the Meteorological Department forecast intermittent rain and thunderstorms across Jammu and Kashmir over the next week. Officials said that flash floods hit Saderkoot Bala in Bandipora, where muddy water entered the []

Says future belongs to those who see possibilities rather than boundaries Jammu: Cluster University, Jammu on Friday celebrated a historic occasion as Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha inaugurated a series of groundbreaking academic programmes designed to redefine the future of higher education in the region. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the significance of the []

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centres response on a plea to declare the practice of polygamy among Muslims as unconstitutional for being violative of constitutional provisions. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notice to the Centre on a petition filed by womens []

NEW DELHI: Nazi-era warships have emerged in Europe as a scorching heatwave made water levels in the Danube River shrink, revealing the once-sunken ships. Europes punishing heatwave is leaving its mark across the continent, and its doing so in a way that goes beyond record-breaking temperatures. As prolonged heat and an acute lack of rainfall []

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kulgam in which a labourer from Chhattisgarh was killed and another injured. In a post on X, Sinha said he spoke with DGP Nalin Prabhat and top security officials following the incident. He termed the attack a cowardly act []

Kulgam: One non-local worker was killed and another injured after terrorists fired upon them in Kellam area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday evening. Officials said the terrorists targeted two non-locals in Kellam. Both were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. One of them later succumbed to injuries. The injured worker has []

Srinagar: A Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel of Jammu and Kashmir police sustained a bullet injury after his service weapon accidentally went off in the Kokernaf area of south Kashmir on Friday, officials said An official said that the cop suffered a gunshot wound to his foot and was immediately shifted to sub-district hospital Kokernag []

Journalism degree should be compulsory for journalists: Members SRINAGAR: The Committee on Government Assurances of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday convened a meeting at the Assembly Complex here to review the Action Taken Report (ATR) on assurances pertaining to the Information Department, with particular focus on measures undertaken to tackle fake news, []

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in a cheating case involving a fake cooking oil company. The CBK said that the chargesheet in FIR No. 77/2022 has been filed before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar under Sections 420 and 120-B of the IPC against []

Says recognition reflects Kashmir Universitys academic excellence Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has congratulated the University of Kashmir on being accorded the prestigious Category-I status by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the UGC (Categorisation of Universities for Grant of Graded Autonomy) Regulations, 2018, describing the achievement as a landmark milestone for higher education in []

Jammu: At least nine people were injured after a passenger vehicle overturned in the Muthi Dream City area of Jammu on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred in the Muthi Dream City area, leaving nine passengers injured. He said the accident took place after the passenger vehicle overturned. Locals, along with []

Kulgam: Security forces on Wednesday recovered arms and ammunition during a joint search operation in the TantryporaSursnoo orchard area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district. Sources said that acting on specific intelligence shared by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, a joint search operation was launched by Kulgam Police, the 34 Rashtriya Rifles and the 18 Battalion []