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Srinagar, July 27: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) today announced power shutdown in Kashmir parts on July 28. In a statement issued, Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL informed that the shutdown of 33 KV Alusteng-Zakura line will be observed due to which power supply to Pandach, Khalmullah, Umerheir, Panchayat, Ahmadnagar, Pathan Colony, Gulabagh and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 28 July 2026.

Srinagar, July 27: Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met Shradha Sharma, Founder & CEO of YourStory and The Bharat Project, to discuss a collaborative roadmap for strengthening entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic opportunities for young people and women across Jammu & Kashmir. As per a press release shared by the office of Sharma, the meeting focused on building a stronger startup ecosystem by identifying practical ways to inspire, educate, mentor, and provide greater mar

Srinagar, July 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the Ethical Tourism Conclave organized by the Tourist Trade Interest Guild, J&K, underscoring the imperative of developing a tourism model that is responsible, sustainable, and inclusive. In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor extended heartfelt congratulations to the organizers for the conclave, which he described as a significant step in redefining tourism as a moral responsibility for the tourism stakeholders. He emph

New Delhi, Jul 27: The first hearing in the designated court to deal with the NEET paper leak case was adjourned on Monday after no one appeared on behalf of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Bail pleas of two accused, Dinesh Biwal and Vikas Biwal, were listed for hearing before Special Judge Anu Grover Baliga. None appears on behalf of the state till 10.45 am to argue on the bail application, the judge said. She noted the submissions of the counsel of the accused that the matter be adj

New Delhi, Jul 27: Gold prices rebounded by Rs 2,440 to Rs 1.49 lakh per 10 grams while silver prices climbed Rs 5,300 to Rs 2.3 lakh per kg in the national capital on Monday following strong trends in global markets. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity jumped Rs 2,440 to Rs 1,49,640 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), according to the All India Sarafa Association. The metal traded at Rs 1,47,200 per 10 grams in the previous session. Silver prices also rebounded by Rs 5,300 to Rs 2,30,000 per kg (in

New Delhi, Jul 27: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday said it was awaiting thegovernment's promised written agreement on the withdrawal of criminal cases against protesters and organisers, and warned that it would be forced to resume its agitation if the assurance was not received by Tuesday. Addressing a press conference, CJP national spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the issue was discussed during the third round of talks with the government before the 36-day protest at Jantar Mantar was

Jammu, Jul 27: Senior Jammu BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Monday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of deriving political mileage from the protests over the alleged NEET paper leak, asserting that the Centre already addressed concerns through an agreement. Sharma, leader of the opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, launched a attack on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) over its reported demand for the release of around 2,500 detainees on the lines of the relief extended afte

Jammu, Jul 27: With the weather improving, the Army deployed a specially trained dog squad to aid the search for a government employee washed away in flash floods in Rajouri district, officials said on Monday. Rescue teams have intensified efforts to locate six other missing victims in neighbouring Poonch district. All seven people have been missing since July 19, when heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides across the twin border districts, killing 22 people, most of them in the Suran

New Delhi, Jul 27: The stalemate in the Lok Sabha is likely to end on Tuesday as Speaker Om Birla has convinced leaders of all political parties to take up discussion on the Bill to amend the anti-paper leak law, parliamentary sources said. All political parties have agreed to discuss the anti-paper leak bill on Tuesday. Following Om Birla's initiative and sustained dialogue, floor leaders of political parties have agreed to commence discussion on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Mea

Srinagar, July 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired the introductory meeting of the newly constituted Governing Board of Gandhi Memorial College Srinagar, at Lok Bhavan. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, Shailendra Kumar; Commissioner/Secretary, Higher Education Department, Ram Niwas Sharma; Commissioner/Secretary, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Achal Sethi; Director Colleges, Prof. (Dr.) S. Ajaz Bashir; President, Hin

Srinagar, Jul 27: As part of the Nasha Mukti Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar police on Monday attached immovable properties worth approximatly rupees 5.6 crore under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, officials said. Continuing its sustained and uncompromising crackdown against drug trafficking under the Nasha Mukti Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police has attached immovable properties worth approximately 5.60 crores under the provisions of Section 68F of the Narcot

Jammu, Jul 27: A fresh landslide on Monday blocked the 250-km JammuSrinagar National Highway in the Udhampur district, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded, while the main bridge in the Doda district was temporarily closed to vehicular movement after suspected cracks triggered a safety inspection, officials said. A massive landslide struck the strategic JammuSrinagar National Highway at Dewal in the Udhampur district early Monday, forcing authorities to suspend vehicular traffic from both direc

Srinagar, July 27: World IVF Day 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Srinagar as the Indian Fertility Society (IFS), in collaboration with MED AGE IVF Centre, organised a high-profile scientific programme that brought together leading fertility specialists, gynaecologists, embryologists and healthcare professionals from across Jammu & Kashmir. The event marked a significant milestone in promoting excellence in reproductive medicine and advancing fertility care in the region. The program

New Delhi, Jul 27: BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan, who resigned as Union education minister following students' protests over NEET row, was welcomed by some BJP leaders in the Parliament complex on Monday with a traditional cap and stole amid slogans like 'Pradhan Zindabad'. Opposition MPs at the same time shouted slogans like 'Chor Chor, Paper Chor' and hit out at the ruling dispensation for felicitating Pradhan. Congress leader Pawan Khera said, These are the same people who even welcomed the r

New Delhi, Jul 27: The BJP on Monday accused Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of trying to manufacture a protest and create an atmosphere of anarchy by alleging that AK-47 rifles were used against agitating students in Bihar, and demanded that he apologise for spreading canards and falsity. The ruling party termed Gandhi's statement ot only deeply unfortunate, but a sin. The reaction came after Gandhi, in a post on X, claimed that reports suggested AK-47 rifles had been us

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Srinagar, Jul 27: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday intensified his attack on PDP president Mehbooba Mufti over her controversial Kashmir ka toh banta hai remark at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, saying she should apologise for comments that appeared to justify the alleged misuse of power and arrests in Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah said Mufti's remarks sent a dangerous message by suggesting that extraordinary measures against people in Jammu and Kashmir were acceptable because of m

Srinagar, Jul 27: Schools in Kashmir reopened on Monday, 20 days after they were closed due to a heatwave followed by heavy rain. Dressed in uniforms, the students made their way to schools early in the morning. The schools were closed on July 6 for 13 days as the valley was reeling under an unusually hot summer. The heatwave came to an end with heavy rains around July 18, but the continued downpour and a flood-like situation forced the government to extend the holidays till July 26.

Srinagar, July 27: In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the Jammu and Kashmir Fire and Emergency Services (FES) recruitment paper leak, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested 12 more individuals, officials said on Monday. The fresh detentions mark a major escalation in the probe, signaling what authorities describe as a well-orchestrated conspiracy to compromise the integrity of the selection process. With this latest wave of arrests, the total number of accused

Banihal, Jul 27: The annual Shri Amarnath Yatra continued smoothly on Monday as 3,823 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu for the Baltal base camp in Kashmir under tight security arrangements. According to the Joint Police Control Room, Bhagwati Nagar, the 20th batch departed at 2:47 am in a convoy of 140 vehicles, including 82 buses, 20 medium motor vehicles (MMVs) and 38 light motor vehicles (LMVs). The batch comprised 2,882 male pilgrims, 838 female pilgrims, two children, 8

Banihal, Jul 28: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was blocked again shortly after midnight on Monday following a fresh landslide at Dewal in Udhampur district, barely hours after the strategic highway was reopened on Sunday evening after remaining closed for nearly 12 hours due to heavy rain, mudslides and shooting stones. Traffic officials said men and machinery of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) were immediately pressed into service to clear the debris and restore tr

Residents of Nownagri village in south Kashmir's Pulwama district have demanded the construction of a proper road connecting the village with Shitparpora, alleging that the government acquired hundreds of kanals of their land years ago but neither built the promised infrastructure nor paid compensation. A group of residents said the road linking Nownagri and Shitparpora has remained in poor condition for years, making commuting difficult for students, patients and commuters. They alleged that th

A one-day conference was organised by pensioners Welfare Federation senior citizens civil society at Sumbal Sonawari District Bandipora. The event brought together esteemed leaders and dedicated members to address the welfare concerns of pensioners and senior citizens across the Union territory of J&K. The conference graced by the esteemed presence of Gh Mohiuddin Bhat, General Secretary of J&K pensioners welfare federation senior citizens civil society. The other Trade Union leaders from Srinag

Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen Balbir Singh on Sunday paid glowing tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War, marking the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas with solemn ceremonies across Kashmir. The Chinar Corps Commander laid a wreath at the Chinar War Memorial and paid homage to the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in defence of the nation. On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Chinar Corps Commander laid wreath at the Chinar War Memorial and paid homage to the Bravehearts

BJP National General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP, Tarun Chugh has been entrusted with an important responsibility with his nomination as a member of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs and the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence. The twin assignments are being seen as a recognition of Chughs long organisational experience and his contribution to matters of national security, said a statement. A popular BJP leader from Punjab, Indias frontline border state, Chugh has

The street vendors at Batamaloo's designated vendor market have sought basic amenities for convenience of traders and customers. The market, which remained partially affected following recent rains in Srinagar, has resumed normal activity. However vendors said waterlogging and accumulation of mud are severely affecting their business. It is difficult to leave the market amid so much dirt. When Smart City works have been carried out in other parts of the city, similar attention should also have b

The Nigeen Lake Conservation Organisation (NLCO) has expressed serious concern over the apparent misuse of the dedicated cycle track and pedestrian pathway near Nishat water pump station. NLCO Chairman Manzoor Wangnoo said that the inner stretch near Nishat water pump station, developed for cyclists and pedestrians, appears to have gradually turned into a regular motorable road, with vehicles moving and parking on the track, defeating the very purpose for which the infrastructure was created. Mo

After more than a week of intermittent rainfall, Srinagar witnessed a sunny Sunday bringing much-needed relief to residents. Water levels in river Jhelum, Tailbal Nallah and other water bodies receded. Markets witnessed improved footfall, restaurants and public spaces saw visitors returning, while tourists were seen thronging Boulevard Road, Dalgate and Mughal Gardens as the weather turned pleasant. The receding water levels also eased anxiety among residents living along the banks of the Jhelum

Failure of authorities to undertake repairs of dilapidated roads across Srinagar is taking a heavy toll on commuters. Several commuters said damaged roads and incomplete restoration works across Downtown and Uptown areas continue to affect daily movement despite the rain stopping. Road stretches from Gojwara to Hawal via Alamgari Bazar, Dr Ali Jan Road from Aali Masjid towards the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), besides several roads in Khanyar, Shehr-e-Khaas and Hazratbal

Jammu and Kashmir has received 4,691 applications for Hajj 2027, significantly lower than the Union Territorys expected quota of 7,981 pilgrims, indicating that the entire allocation may not be utilised if the present trend continues. According to a senior official of the J&K Hajj Committee, the applications comprise 2,566 male and 2,125 female pilgrims. Among the applicants, 24 women have registered under the Ladies Without Mahram (LWM) category, while 620 are senior citizens aged above 65 year

Prices of essential food items have witnessed a sharp increase across Kashmir over the past few weeks, putting additional financial strain on consumers already grappling with rising living costs. Poultry, eggs and vegetables have all become costlier, with traders attributing the spike to disruptions in the supply chain following the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. The price of chicken has increased to Rs 200 per kilogram, while a tray of eggs is now retailing at around Rs 220- Rs

Kargil Vijay Diwas is an eternal symbol of the Indian Armys indomitable courage, commitment, and supreme sacrifice, Indian Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth said on Sunday. The nation on Sunday marked the 27th year of Indias victory in the 1999 Kargil War against Pakistan. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the army chief and other military leaders and civil dignitaries laid wreaths at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras in homage to the fallen heroes. The Indian Army on X shared its top officers message. Kar

The J&K Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, today visited Arampora and Nambalhar areas of the Charar-e-Sharief Assembly Constituency, where he held an extensive public interaction with the local residents to listen to their grievances, developmental aspirations and suggestions for overall progress of the area. During his visit, the Speaker paid obeisance at the revered shrine of the renowned Sufi saint Hazrat Abdul Samad Mir (RA) at Nambalhar, where the annual Urs Mubarak is being o

A man was injured in a bear attack in the Behak-Natiyan area of Boniyar on Sunday, officials said. The injured has been identified as Mohd Shareef Sheikh, a resident of Tirkanjan Kangdyal. He sustained injuries after being attacked by a bear in the Behak-Natiyan area. According to news portal GNS , local Army personnel promptly reached the spot, provided first aid to the injured, and assisted in evacuating him to the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Boniyar for medical treatment. After receiving init

The NIT Srinagar Alumni Association (AANITS) successfully organised an awareness and expert interaction session on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) & the ObesityFitness Connection on Sunday under its flagship Stay Fit, Stay Healthy Campaign. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from alumni, fitness enthusiasts and members of the public, highlighting the growing interest in preventive healthcare and healthy living. The session focused on creating awareness about Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The health centre at Nichama in north Kashmirs Handwara sub-district continues to operate from two rented rooms of a residential house despite repeated demands from residents for the construction of a separate concrete building to ensure better healthcare facilities in the area. The residents have expressed strong resentment against health department for failing to come up with a building for the health centre resulting severe hardships to the locals. The residents said that the health centre wa

Patients visiting Sub District Hospital Kupwara have been suffering due to unavailability of ENT and dermatologists there. The residents said that either they have to visit GMC Handwara or take private consultation for treatment. The residents said that they were happy over DNB accreditation to SDH Kupwara and were hopeful that authorities would depute specialist doctors here but almost two years have passed since the hospital was upgraded still it is functioning without specialist doctors. Sub

Kashmirs farthest district, Kupwara, spread over 2400 square kilometers approximately, has no maternity hospital. Its 10 lakh residents face poor health facilities for mother and child, often requiring referrals and involving risks in the difficult terrain. The population has appealed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to establish a maternity and child care hospital in Kupwara town. The residents said that establishment of maternity and child care hospital at District Headquarters Kupwara is need of

The residents of Rengpath and Dogripora have expressed serious concern over the deteriorating condition of the road connecting the two areas. They said that the damaged stretch of the road has become a major source of inconvenience for the public. The road is riddled with potholes and has an uneven surface making travel difficult and unsafe. Commuters, schoolchildren, patients and transport operators are among those worst affected, as the poor condition of the road has disrupted daily travel and

Government Medical Colleges (GMC) in J&K are facing challenges with widespread violation of mandatory attendance norms for MBBS students. This has prompted action in form of seeking explanation notices to defaulters, while the administrations of these colleges mull decisive deterrents, amidst National Medical Commission (NMC) highlighting lax enforcement. Amid the expanding medical seats in the J&K and in other states and UTs of India, the NMC has tapped the medical colleges over the lax enforce

Harare, Jul 26:Vaibhav Sooryavanshis remarkably adaptive 81 and an equally solid effort from bowlers led by pacer Mayank Yadav ensured Indias smooth 35-run win over Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I here on Sunday. Along with the victory, India also completed a 3-0 sweep, a fine step-up after surrendering the previous two series to England (0-4) and Ireland (0-2). Zimbabwe had to bat out of their skin to chase down 193 on a rather sluggish pitch. But they did not have enough patience or nous

New Delhi, Jul 26:Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the country in lauding Indian weightlifting icon and Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu after she produced another historic performance by winning her third Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow on Sunday. PM Modi described Mirabai's latest triumph as another glorious chapter in India's weightlifting history and also congratulated men's lifter Rishikanta Singh on his silver medal. Mirabai reaffirmed her status as the undisputed queen of Indian w

Glasgow, Jul 26:Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu underlined her status as India's greatest weightlifter of her generation with a record-shattering third successive Commonwealth Games gold, while Rishikanta Singh battled injury to claim a historic silver as the country enjoyed a productive day at the Games here Sunday. Mirabai was in a league of her own in the women's 48kg competition, rewriting the Commonwealth and Commonwealth Games record books en route to lifting 190kg (85kg snatch and 105kg c