SRINAGAR: Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday said that the implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP-2020) has created more opportunities for innovation in universities across Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a gathering at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Itoo saidToday, we are not only here to celebrate the universitys convocation but also to recognise [] The post More Innovation Opportunities in JK Universities Under NEP-2020: Itoo appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The fencing of bridges in Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir Valley has proven to be an effective measure in preventing suicide attempts, with no cases reported in the last seven months, officials from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) said. Officials said that the fencing initiative has significantly curbed such incidents. They [] The post Fencing Bridges Lowers Suicide Attempts in Srinagar: Officials appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Sat Sharma and Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari separately met Lt Governor Manoj Sinha here on Saturday, a spokesperson of the Raj Bhavan said. Sharma was accompanied by party colleague and Leader of Opposition in the J&K Assembly Sunil Sharma, the spokesperson said, without giving further details. He said [] The post JK BJP President, Apni Party Chief Meet LG Sinha in Jammu appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra on Saturday pitched for the resumption of the cross-LoC trade, which was suspended by the BJP-led Centre in 2019. Karra said this while addressing a district convention in Poonch as part of the Congresss 15-day campaign, Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq (our state our right), to press [] The post Jammu Kashmir Cong Chief Bats for Resumption of Cross-LoC Trade appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Private Schools Association Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) has expressed its appreciation to the Jammu & Kashmir government, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, for convening an inclusive pre-budget meeting that actively involved all stakeholders, particularly from the education sector. The association described the initiative as a historic step, comparable to the progressive reforms [] The post Private School Sector Hails Jammu Kashmir Governments Historic Stakeholder Engagement appea

JAMMU: Ahead of the upcoming budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, the BJP held a crucial strategic meeting of its legislators and organisational district presidents on Saturday to plan its course of action for raising important public issues, a party spokesman said. The meeting was chaired by J-K UT President Sat Sharma and [] The post BJP Discusses Strategy Ahead of Budget Session in Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A delegation of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) participated in the Budget Pe Charcha 2025 in Srinagar today, engaging in discussions with Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, on the recently announced Union Budget and its economic vision for India. The KCCI delegation, led by Secretary General [] The post Kashmir Chamber Highlights Unemployment, Handicrafts Crisis, and Tourism Issues at Budget Discussion in Srinagar appeared

SRINAGAR: It is a huge dispute right now whether the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has adopted a Jaspal Bati style or the Santa Banta method. A consensus, however, is emerging that it resounds the 3 Idiots in which Aamir Khan used a single computer command (control R) to change the [] The post In Text Book, Jammu Kashmir BOSE Erases State In UT Push appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: A second batch of 32 villagers, who were lodged in an isolation centre owing to mysterious deaths in their village, returned home in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. Seventeen members of three families, including 13 children, died under mysterious circumstances after falling sick in the remote Badhaal village [] The post Another Batch of 32 Villagers Returned Home from Isolation Centre in JKs Rajouri appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) legislator Tanvir Sadiq has called for comprehensive consultations before implementing a liquor ban in Jammu and Kashmir, stressing the need to involve all relevant stakeholders. Speaking to reporters, Sadiq underscored the states dependence on tourism and warned that an outright ban on liquor could adversely impact the tourism sector. Jammu and [] The post NCs Sadiq Tanvir Warns of Tourism Impact Over Proposed Liquor Ban appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A doctor at the Government Dental College Srinagar has been suspended after extracting a healthy wisdom tooth instead of an infected one, leaving the patient in distress. Principal of the college, Dr Ajaz Shah, confirmed the suspension and stated that a three-member inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the incident. The committeecomprising a [] The post Dental College Probes Wrong Tooth Extraction Incident, Doctor Suspended appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh High Court expressed concern over incompetent officers investigating cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, leading to acquittals despite the severity of the offences. A Division Bench comprising Justices Sanjeev Kumar and Muhammad Yousuf Wani noted a troubling rise in drug-related crimes, particularly among adolescents and [] The post Jammu Kashmir High Court Slams Casual Drug Investigations, Dismisses Government Appeal ap

SRINAGAR: The Civil Judge (Senior Division) in Srinagar has directed the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) to allow the 22 students of Islamic Global School, Padshahi Bagh, Srinagar to appear in the upcoming Class 10 board examinations scheduled to begin on February 17, 2025. The ruling came after a petition filed by [] The post Court Orders JKBOSE to Allow Islamic Global School Students in Class 10 Exams appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, clarified on Saturday that the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill aims to bring transparency to the management of Waqf properties across the country, not to take them away from the Muslim community. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Rijiju dismissed concerns surrounding the bill. There [] The post Waqf Bill Seeks Transparency, Not Land Grabs: Union Minister Rijiju appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said arbitrary and summary dismissal of employees was continuing even after an elected government has taken office in Jammu and Kashmir. Arbitrary & summary dismissals of government employees has become a daily occurrence since 2019. What is perhaps most surprising & puzzling is that it [] The post Arbitrary Dismissal of Govt Employees Continues in Jammu Kashmir Even After Govt Formation: PDP Chief appeared first on Ka

SRINAGAR: A controversy has erupted after Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs office posted on X, formerly Twitter, that Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather had called on him to discuss the upcoming budget session. In a post on X, Peoples Conference leader Sajad Lone criticised the meeting, calling it an insult to the sanctity of the legislature and [] The post Sajad Lone Slams Speakers Meeting with CM as Disgrace appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A 22-year-old youth was injured on Saturday after a head-on collision in the Sopat Devsar area of South Kashmirs Kulgam, officials said. An official said that the youth was injured when an Alto 800 and a Scooty collided. The injured youth has been identified as Sameer Manzoor (22), son of Manzoor Ahmad, a resident [] The post 22-Year-Old Injured in Head-on Collision in South Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Police have arrested five young men for engaging in a violent altercation in the Kadi Kadal area of Srinagar, disrupting public order. According to officials, the group was involved in a street fight, exchanging blows, kicks, and verbal abuses, causing chaos in the area. A police team from Nowhatta Station intervened and took them [] The post Five Detained for Public Altercation in Srinagar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that employees terminated over alleged militant links should be given a chance to present their case, and appropriate action should be taken if they fail to prove their innocence. Speaking to reporters, Omar Abdullah, stated that everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty according to the law [] The post CM Omar Says Waqf Bill Targets Muslims, Slams Recent Terminations appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have made it clear that statehood to Jammu and Kashmir will be restored in due course of time. However, Rijiju, who holds the parliamentary affairs and minority affairs portfolios, declined to give a timeline for the restoration of [] The post Kiren Rijiju Reiterates Centres Resolve To Restore Statehood To Jammu Kashmir In Due Course appeared first on Kashmir Life .

KATRA: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday attended the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) convocation here, emphasising that national interest is bigger than any political or individual interest. Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Educational minister Sakeena Firdous also attended the 10th convocation at Matrika Auditorium of the SMVDU campus. We are [] The post VP Dhankhar Attends SMVDU Convocation in Jammu Kashmir, Says National Interest Supreme appeared fir

SRINAGAR: A resident from Jammu and Kashmir is among the 119 Indians being deported from the United States as part of the latest mass deportation effort, reports said on Saturday. This is the second such flight in less than two weeks, following the February 5 repatriation of 104 Indians from the US. The second flight [] The post Jammu Kashmir Resident Among 119 Indians To Be Deported from US appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Security forces on Saturday claimed to have recovered arms and ammunition during search operations in the Bandi Mohalla area of North Kashmirs Kupwara district. An official said that based on specific intelligence inputs, a joint search operation was launched by the Army and Police in the general area of Bandi Mohalla, Channipura Pain, Kupwara. [] The post Security Forces Recover Weapons During Search in North Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR:The Jammu and Kashmir administration has terminated the services of three government employees linked to militancy-related cases as part of its ongoing crackdown on individuals allegedly involved in anti-India activities, reports appearing in media said. Lt Governor Manoj Sinha ordered the dismissal of police constable Firdous Ahmad Bhat, teacher Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, and forest department [] The post Jammu Kashmir Administration Dismisses Three Government Employees Over Alleged Militan

HOUSTON: A US military transport aircraft, the C-17 Globemaster III, is set to land at Amritsar International Airport on Saturday night, carrying around 119 Indian nationals. The movement follows the deportation of 104 individuals earlier, marking another phase in the US governments intensified crackdown on undocumented immigrants. Deportations will continue every other week till all [] The post Another Round of Indian Deportees Set to Arrive in Amritsar on Saturday Night appeared first on Kashm

SRINAGAR: A 15-year-old boy was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his home in the Balakote area of Poonch late on Friday night. Officials said that the boy was discovered unresponsive and was shifted to SDH Mendhar for treatment, where doctors declared him brought dead. Following the completion of legal formalities, the body was handed [] The post 15-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

bySadaket A Malik Abdul Sattar Rather, a visionary engineer, dedicated his life to public service in Jammu and Kashmir. He transformed infrastructure, water management, and social welfare with integrity, humility, and an enduring legacy of selfless commitment. The period of early awakening witnessed significant progress in the underdeveloped region of Doda, where education was scarce, [] The post Why Is Abdul Sattar Rather Remembered as More Than Just an Engineer? appeared first on Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) in South Korea is inviting applications for its Global Internship Programme (GIP) 2025. This fully funded summer programme offers an excellent opportunity for undergraduate seniors and masters students worldwide to gain hands-on research experience in cutting-edge fields. The programme is designed to provide training in various [] The post Global Internship Programme Open in South Korea, Apply Now appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Referring to the partnership between the National Science Foundation of the United States and Indias Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday said it shows that other countries have started recognising Indias capabilities. Speaking to reporters here, the Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences said [] The post Others Have Started Recognising our Capabilities: Jitendra Singh on Indo-US nuclear Partnership appeared

SRINAGAR: Police in Srinagar have arrested a man involved in an ATM card swapping fraud, recovering multiple cards from his possession. The arrest follows a complaint filed on February 12, 2025, by Shaheena, wife of Zahoor Ahmad Najar, a resident of Kupwara. She reported that while visiting Dental College, Shreen Bagh, for a checkup, an [] The post Police Arrest Man in ATM Card Swapping Scam in Srinagar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a 79 percent rainfall deficit since January, with all districts experiencing a large deficiency in precipitation. The highest shortfall was in Kathua, which recorded a 97 percent deficiency from January 1 to February 12, 2025. According to data, JK received only 29.8 mm of rainfall during this period, compared [] The post Kathua Tops Rainfall Deficiency List as JK Sees 79 Percent Deficit appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Colleges in the Kashmir Valley are set to resume academic activities on Saturday after a 50-day winter vacation. The Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department announced the winter break on December 20, 2024, for degree colleges in the winter zones of the Kashmir division. According to the official notification, degree colleges in the Kashmir [] The post Colleges in Kashmir to Reopen Tomorrow After Winter Break appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The house arrest of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq continues as he was again barred from attending Friday prayers at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar. This marks the second consecutive Friday he has been prevented from fulfilling his religious duties. In a statement released today, Mirwaiz strongly condemned the repeated restrictions imposed on his freedom. [] The post Kashmir Mirwaiz Under House Arrest Again, Denied Access to Jama Masjid for Friday Prayers appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday distributed orders to newly appointed panchayat secretaries in the Rural Development Department here, urging them to ensure government funds are utilized without corruption. As many as 20 newly appointed panchayat secretaries 10 each from Kashmir and Jammu divisions received their appointment orders from [] The post Omar Abdullah Hands Over Appointment Orders to Panchayat Secretaries in Jammu appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: An army personnel was injured by a gunfire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector near here on Friday, security officials said. The soldier was manning a forward post in Battal area when he received a bullet apparently from across the border, the officials said. They said that the injured was immediately [] The post Soldier Hit by Gunfire Along LoC in Jammu appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday issued a provisional calendar for the Budget session, scheduled to commence with the Governors address on March 3. For the first time in seven years, an elected government will present the budget on March 7, according to the provisional calendar issued by Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather. [] The post Omar-Led Government to Present First Budget on March 7 appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has emphasised the need to strengthen emergency services in government hospitals across Jammu and Kashmir while ensuring equitable healthcare access, particularly in rural areas. Speaking at JK MediCon-2025, the first-ever National Medical Conference-cum-Workshop at Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, Abdullah underscored the necessity of improving emergency handling capacity in newly [] The post Strengthen Emergency Services, Expand Rural Healthcare: O

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Friday paid homage to the martyrs of the Pulwama terror attack and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving a befitting reply through airstrikes in Pakistan. Forty jawans were killed when a Jaish-e-Mohammad suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden car into a CRPF convoy at Lethpora-Pulwama on the Jammu-Srinagar National [] The post Airstrikes After Pulwama Attack Befitting Reply to Militants: Amit Shah appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Friday lauded the state teams performance in the Ranji Trophy, describing the season as a success despite narrowly missing out on a semifinal spot. The association also urged the government to improve cricket infrastructure in the Union Territory. Addressing a press conference, JKCA member Manzoor Wazir [] The post JKCA Applauds Jammu Kashmirs Ranji Trophy Run, Calls for Better Infrastructure appeared first on Kashmir Life .

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a meeting with a delegation led by Bashir Ahmad Basheer, representing Kashmirs fruit growers, to discuss key issues faced by the horticulture sector. The delegation submitted a memorandum outlining multiple demands, urging government intervention for the benefit of fruit growers and traders in the region. The demands included the [] The post Jammu Kashmir CM Assures Consideration of Fruit Growers Demands in Budget Estimates appeared first on Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: Two individuals were arrested by police with 6.5 kilograms of a heroin-like substance in the Seir area of Nowshera in Rajouri district on Friday. Officials said that acting on a tip-off, the two suspects were apprehended from the village of Seir. Upon investigation, 6.5 kilograms of heroin was recovered from their possession. Meanwhile, further [] The post Police Recover 6.5 KG of Heroin-Like Substance in Rajouri; Two Arrested appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The future of 22 students hangs in the balance as the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has rejected their 10th-class examination forms due to their schools non-registration. The students, who had submitted their forms through Islamic Global School, Padshahi Bagh Srinagar, two months ago, are now unable to obtain their roll [] The post Sajad Lone Appeals for Govt Intervention as 22 Students Face Exam Ban appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Gold prices on Friday increased Rs 371 to Rs 86,180 per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created positions on a firm spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for March delivery traded higher by Rs 371 or 0.43 per cent at Rs 86,180 per 10 grams in a business turnover [] The post Gold Futures Rise Rs 371 to Rs 86,180 Per KG appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Police in Srinagar seized 668 books promoting a banned organisations ideology during a search operation based on credible intelligence. In a statement, it reads Based on credible intelligence regarding the clandestine sale and distribution of literature promoting the ideology of a banned organisation. The statement further reads that police conducted a search in Srinagar, [] The post Srinagar Police Seize 668 Books Linked to Banned Organisation appeared first on Kashmir Life .

WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed US President Donald Trumps efforts to end the war in Ukraine, insisting that a solution to the conflict cannot be found on the battlefield and that dialogue and diplomacy is the only way to bring peace. After his wide-ranging talks with Trump at the White House on Thursday [] The post India Not Neutral; It Is On Side Of Peace: PM Modi On Russia-Ukraine Conflict appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid homage on Friday to the 40 CRPF personnel killed in the 2019 Pulwama attack, reaffirming the nations resolve to combat militancy. Amit Shah expressed deep condolences, highlighting the governments determination to eradicate militancy. On behalf of a grateful nation, [] The post Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, LG Sinha Pay Tribute to CRPF Personnel Killed in Pulwama Attack appeared first on

SRINAGAR: A late-night fire gutted five single-story residential sheds in the Maloora Shalteng area of Central Kashmirs Srinagar district on Thursday. Officials saidthat the fire broke out at around 10:01 PM, quickly spreading to five residential sheds. Upon receiving information, fire and emergency services rushed to the scene and worked to control the blaze. The [] The post Late-Night Fire Guts Five Residential Sheds in Srinagar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A court in Jammu and Kashmir has granted bail to Abdul Aala Fazili, a PhD scholar who was arrested in 2022 for allegedly writing a seditious article in 2011. Fazili was detained by the State Investigation Agency (SIA) in Srinagar over an article, published in a now-closed Kashmir magazine. The magazines editor was also [] The post After 34 Months of Detention, Jammu Kashmir Court Grants Bail to Scholar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Central government has spent Rs 29,903 crore on the development and maintenance of national highways in Jammu and Kashmir, constructing 1,003 km of roads over the past five years, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari informed Parliament. Gadkari said that several major projects, including four-lane highways and tunnels, are part [] The post Centre Spent Rs 29,903 Cr on JK Highways, Built 1,003 Km in 5 Years appeared first on Kashmir Life .

GAZA: Hamas said Thursday it would release three more Israeli hostages as planned, paving the way toward resolving a major dispute over the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The militant group had threatened to delay the next release of captives, accusing Israel of failing to meet its obligations to allow in tents and shelters, among [] The post Hamas to Release Three More Hostages, Easing Ceasefire Dispute appeared first on Kashmir Life .