SRINAGAR: While the weatherman has predicted light rains for tomorrow, the mercury continues to rise at multiple places across Jammu and Kashmir, with the maximum temperature in Srinagar, the summer capital of the Union Territory, settling at 29.4 degrees Celsius. Jammu, recorded the highest temperature among all stations, with the maximum temperature settling at 41.6 [] The post MeT Forecasts Light Rains Tomorrow Amid Rising Temperatures in JK appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In another militant attack, one former Sarpanch was shot dead by militants in Hurpora area of South Kashmirs Shopian district on Saturday evening. A top police officer said that this evening Saturday that militants fired upon former Sarpanch from a close range. He was immediately shifted to nearby hospital for advanced treatment where he [] The post Former Sarpanch Shot Dead By Militants in South Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Police on Saturday said that a couple from Rajasthan were injured after militants fired upon them in Yannar area of South Kashmirs Anantnag district. Taking on to micro-blogging platform X, the Kashmir police wrote, Terrorist fired upon and injured a lady Farha R/O Jaipur and spouse Tabrez at Yannar, Anantnag. Injured evacuated to hospital [] The post Rajasthan Couple Injured in JKs Anantnag Militant Attack appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The blazing campaign trail in the prestigious Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency ended on Saturday, setting the stage for more than 17.32 lakh eligible voters to exercise their franchise in the fifth phase of the general elections on May 20. The first major political battle post the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 will decide [] The post Campaigning Ends for Baramulla Lok Sabha Seat appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In view of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections in Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency, the authorities on Saturday imposed restrictions under section 144 CrPC, which will remain applicable till 21st of May. The restrictions are imposed to ensure free and fair elections, officials said. The restrictions will remain applicable across the Baramulla Lok Sabha parliamentary constituency, [] The post Section 144 Imposed Across Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency appeared first on Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: A total of 26 lodgement centres have been set up in Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district for pilgrims who will undertake the annual Amarnath Yatra in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said on Saturday. The 52-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine will commence from twin tracks the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district [] The post JK: 26 Lodgement Centres Set Up for Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The mercury continued its upward trend in Jammu on Saturday with the maximum temperature settling at 41.6 degrees Celsius, over three notches above the seasons average, the meteorological department said. However, the minimum temperature recorded in the winter capital city was near normal at 23.9 degrees Celsius, the official said. Jammu is reeling under [] The post No Respite from Scorching Heat in Jammu, Mercury Crosses 41 Degree Celsius appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday of dividing the people of the country based on religion, saying his recent statements have even contradicted his slogan of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister claimed that the hatred for Muslims has gone [] The post PM Contradicts his Slogan of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas: Farooq Abdullah appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: While Kashmiris are preoccupied with Lok Sabha elections, Bollywood star Ajay Devgn was spotted filming a scene for Rohit Shettys upcoming Singham Again in Old Citys Zaina Kadal area of central Kashmirs Srinagar district. Reports said that Director Rohit Shetty, along with actors Ajay Devgn and Jackie Shroff, are in Kashmir for the final [] The post Shooting Singham Again, This Time in Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Kashmir to issue directions to the administration, the BJP and its proxies on defeating the National Conference, party leader Omar Abdullah alleged on Saturday. Shah on Friday wrapped up his brief visit to the Kashmir Valley during which he interacted with several delegations, including local Sikhs, Paharis, and [] The post Amit Shahs Kashmir Visit Aimed at Defeating NC, Says Omar Abdullah appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The applications for the University of South Australia Scholarship for the academic year 2024 are now open. The fully funded research scholarship is available to international students seeking to pursue a Masters or PhD programme in Australia. The application process is online and the deadline to apply is August 31, 2024. The PhD Programme [] The post Fully Funded UNISA Scholarship in Australia 2024, Apply Now appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah questioned why New Delhi abrogated the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 when it was already hollowed out and serving no purpose. Addressing a public gathering in Magam area of central Kashmirs Budgam district, the NC vice-president said that what was done on August 05, [] The post Omar Abdullah Says August 5, 2019, was a Day of Betrayal for Jammu and Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: An Army Major from Jalandhars Laddewali, stationed at the Akhnoor border in Jammu and Kashmir, committed suicide, Indian express reported. Identified as Mubarak Singh Padda, an ASC officer, his body was brought back to Jalandhar for the final rites, honored with the tricolor. Major Ramit Singh, who served alongside Padda, mentioned they trained together [] The post Army Major Commits Suicide at JKs Akhnoor Border appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences, located at Shalimar, Srinagar, is all set to conduct entrance examinations for various undergraduate courses for the academic year 2024. The University Entrance Test (UET) will be conducted on May 19, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. SKUAST is offering various courses such as BVSc&AH, BSc (Hons) Agriculture, BSc [] The post 13,000 Students Appearing in SKUAST-K Entrance Tomorrow appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Two youths drowned in river Tawi last evening in Manwal area of Jammu district even as the search operation is underway to trace the bodies, officials said on Saturday. An official said that two youth identified as Avikash Thakur (23), son of Ranjeet Singh and Rajinder Singh (19), son of Jugal Singhboth residents of [] The post Two Youth Drowned in Tawi River, Rescue Launched appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Two residential houses were damaged in a fire incident in Wantpora Hawal area of Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. An official said that fire broke out at Wantpora Hawal in a residential house and later fire was controlled but not before two houses suffered damage. The two houses belong to MMohammad [] The post Two Houses Damaged in Srinagar Blaze appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Those dreaming of reviving Article 370 in Kashmir should remember that no power in the world can do so, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a rally in Mumbai on Friday. Modi described the Congress manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls as Maoist, which he warned will put a break on the countrys economic [] The post Article 370 Gone Forever, PM Modi Says No Power In World Can Revive it appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A massive forest fire broke out in Sabzi Dodaj village of Darhal tehsil inJammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. As soon as the information was received, the Forest Department along with Jammu and Kashmir fire and emergency services and volunteers started a massive forest fire fighting operation. Fire fighters are trying [] The post Massive Forest Fire Rages in JKs Rajouri appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Supreme Court Collegium recommended a one-year extension for Justice Rajesh Sekhri as an additional judge of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. The recommendation was made due to the unavailability of a permanent judge vacancy, as per the resolution published on the Supreme Courts official website. Following the recommendation by the [] The post SC Collegium Extends Justice Sekhris Term as Additional Judge of JK HC appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Babra Wani SRINAGAR: After two years of continuous effort, a Kashmiri boys dream came true when he received substantial funding for his research project from an English university. Thirty-three-year-old Danish Zahoor, a resident of Srinagars Soura area, received funding of INR 1.3 crores to pursue his research in Migration Studies at the University of [] The post Kashmir Researcher Secures Major Grant for British Project appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A retired Superintendent of Police (SP) was arrested under the Official Secrets Act (OSA) here on Friday night, media reports said. An official stated that Sheikh Mohammad Aslam, a retired SP, was arrested for disclosing some FIRs and sensitive information in a book. Aslam, who originally served as an Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police (ASI) [] The post Retired SP Arrested Under Official Secret Act in Jammu and Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: R R Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Friday said medical services in Jammu and Kashmir have reached a level where residents no longer need to seek treatment outside the region. Speaking to reporters during the second regional conference of the National Health Mission, the Advisor said the aim of such conferences [] The post Jammu and Kashmir Medical Services Reach New Heights: Advisor Bhatnagar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A case was registered against Balwant Singh (former Tehsildar of Rajouri) and Mohd Rafiq (former Patwari of Rehtal), along with private beneficiaries Kanwal Singh and Masood Anwar, ACB officials said. The case emerged from an ACB investigation following a written complaint alleging that in 2010, Balwant Singh conspired with Kanwal Singh to illegally declare [] The post ACB Booked Three In JKs Rajouri Land Scam appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Supreme Court has cleared the path for prosecuting six members of Hizbul Mujahideen, accused of orchestrating a failed car suicide bombing targeting a Central Reserve Police Force convoy in Banihal on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in March 2019. The Supreme Court overturned the Jammu and Kashmir High Courts ruling, which upheld the trial courts [] The post SC Clears Prosecution of Militants in JKs Highway Attack appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz Kashmir, Umar Farooq was allegedly barred from offering the congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid here on Friday as he continued to remain under house arrest, the managing body of the mosque said. Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid alleged that Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has been placed under house arrest since May 3, and was [] The post Mirwaiz Barred from Offering Prayers at Jamia Masjid, says Mosques Managing Body appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Over 65,000 pilgrims have secured advance registration for this years Amarnath Yatra in south Kashmir Himalayas beginning from June 29, officials said on Friday. The registration for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage began on April 15 with a large number of people turning up at designated bank branches here to secure a permit. Over 65,000 [] The post Over 65,000 Pilgrims Register for Amarnath Yatra appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah alleged on Friday that Union Home Minister Amit Shahs visit to Kashmir was to help the BJPs proxy candidates in the Lok Sabha elections. Shah on Friday wrapped up his brief visit to the Kashmir Valley during which he interacted with several delegations, including local Sikhs and those from [] The post Amit Shahs Kashmir Visit to Aid BJPs Proxy Candidates, Claims Omar Abdullah appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti Friday said there is no better way in a democracy to take revenge than through a vote. She was responding to a question about the Jamaat-e-Islamis announcement that it will contest polls in Jammu and Kashmir if the Centre revokes the ban imposed on the outfit. The JeI [] The post In Democracy, Vote is the Best Revenge: Mehbooba Mufti appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah on Friday asked people to vote wisely and send a clear and categorical message to ruling BJP on its blunders and injustices committed with people of J&K. He made these comments while addressing a series of public gatherings in Gurez and Tulail. The meetings were organised by [] The post BJPs Core Ideology is Anti-Development in Muslim-Majority Areas: Omar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has appealed to the Union Government and the Home Minister to refrain from interfering in the ongoing electoral process in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing the importance of allowing the elections to proceed freely and fairly here, as they do in other parts of the country. She called [] The post Stop Interfering in JK Elections, Mehbooba Tells Amit Shah appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In anticipation of the Lok Sabha polls, extra security measures have been implemented in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla constituency to ensure incident-free elections, officials said on Friday. Security officials said that stringent measures have been put in place across all districts of North Kashmir to facilitate peaceful polling. While acknowledging the prevailing peaceful atmosphere [] The post Security Beefed Up in North Kashmir Ahead of LS Polls appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Apni Party Vice President Usman Majeed on Friday claimed that Omar Abdullah is contesting the North Kashmir seat reluctantly and does not seem enthusiastic about the elections. Speaking to reporters during Sajad Lones visit to Bandipora, Usman said that Omar Abdullah appears to be contesting this election under duress. He doesnt even seem to [] The post Omar Abdullah Contesting Reluctantly, Appears Unprepared: Apni Party Leader appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: India on May 17 said theprotests witnessed in several parts of Muzaffarabad are a natural consequence of Islamabads continued policy of systemic plundering of resources from the region that remains under its forcible and illegal occupation. India also asserted that the entire Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have been, are and [] The post Muzaffarabad Unrest Result of Systemic Plundering: India appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The State Investigation Agency, Jammu on Friday filed supplementary chargesheet against two militants involved in number of militant acts and activities in KandiBudhal area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir. A significant case of terror acts was registered in Police Station Mahore where two terrorists were arrested with huge quantity of automatic arms [] The post SIA Charges Two Militants In JKs Rajouri appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government Friday appointed new administrators in the Industries and Commerce Department. As per an order, Reyaz Hussain, Director of Finance for the Industries and Commerce Department, has been appointed as the System/Service Administrator, replacing Suresh Kumar Koul, who has retired. Additionally, Dr Farukh Paul, Under Secretary to the Government in [] The post New Administrators Appointed in Industries and Commerce Department appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In the era of grades and merits, positions and marks, a school located in Ladakh is creating ripples for its unique concept. The school, which is a part of a revolution initiated by a group of Ladakhi youth in 1988 lead by Sonam Wangchuk, accepts students who have failed, challenging the traditional education [] The post Ladakh School Teaches Students How Not to Fail Again appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a case against former tehsildar Rajouri, former patwari and other officials on corruption charges. In a statement, a spokespersons said that ACB registered a case FIR no 02/2024 against Balwant Singh, then Tehsildar Rajouri (now Retired), Mohd Rafiq, then Patwari Rehtal, private beneficiaries namely Kanwal Singh, Masood Anwar and [] The post ACB Files Case Against ex Tehsildar, Others in JK appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Government of India (GoI) has directed all educational institutions across the country not to tamper with the map of India and to publish it in conformity with the Survey of India. The government has stated that tampering with the map is a punishable offence. Anyone found doing so will be subject to imprisonment [] The post Strict Penalties for Tampering with Indias Map: GoI Directs Educational Institutions appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Democracy is being ripped apart in Kashmir, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti alleged on Friday. In a post on X, Mehbooba said, Shoukat Pandit Engineer Rashids main campaigner has been picked up by @JmuKmrPolice & detained at Chugal police station. This has been done on the behest of those who want [] The post Engineer Rashids Campaigner Shoukat Pandit Detained by JK Police: Mehbooba Mufti appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, led by Altaf Bukhari, expelled Mudasir Aziz on Friday for unethical behaviour on social media. Aziz, a Facebook page admin who joined the Apni Party only a few days ago, was removed following public outcry over his conduct. A video of Mudasir Bashir Bhat alias Mudasir Aziz using [] The post Kicked Out by Apni party, Mudasir Aziz Back on Road appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Amid a dry weather forecast, night temperatures recorded an increase at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 13.0C against 13.6C on the previous night, which is 1.6C above normal for the summer capital of JK at this time of the year. [] The post Dry Weather Forecast In JK In Next 24 Hours appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: South Africa urged the United Nations top court on Thursday to order a cease-fire in Gaza during hearings over emergency measures to halt Israels military operation in the enclaves southern city of Rafah. It was the third time the International Court of Justice held hearings on the conflict in Gaza since South Africa filed [] The post South Africa Urges UNs Top Court to Order Cease-Fire in Gaza to Shield Citizens in Rafah appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday wrapped up his brief visit to Kashmir Valley during which he interacted with several delegations, including those from the BJP and local Sikhs, officials said. Shah, who arrived here on Thursday evening, left for New Delhi on Friday morning, they said. Though his visit in the midst [] The post Amit Shah Wraps up Kashmir Visit, Returns to Delhi appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: At least five passengers suffered injuries on Friday when a bus they were travelling in collided head-on with a truck on Chamba-Udhampur road near Katra town in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. A police team and locals nearby immediately swung into action and started the rescue operation. The passengers with critical [] The post Bus-Truck Collision Leaves Five People Injured In JKs Reasi appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti warned on Thursday that attempts are underway to repeat the tumultuous 1987 situation in Kashmir, stating that betraying the trust of the youth in the electoral process could have dangerously dire consequences. Addressing election rallies in North Kashmirs Baramulla constituency, the PDP President highlighted the political maturity [] The post Jamaat-e-Islami Distanced Itself from Elections Due to 1987 Rigging: Mehbooba appeared f

SRINAGAR: As the Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived Srinagar on Thursday evening, several delegations of Gujjar-Bakarwals, Paharis and Sikh communities here met him at SKICC, where the communities raised their demands with regard to the jobs, reservations and other related things. The participants said that the delegations called on Amit Shah and discussed several [] The post Amit Shah Gets Post-Article 370 Feedback from Delegations in Srinagar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said restoration of Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir has been assured in the Parliament and this is his commitment as well but they are waiting for appropriate time to do so even as he strongly appreciated the record voting turnout of 36 percent in Srinagar Parliamentary polls saying it was [] The post Statehood To Jammu and Kashmir At Appropriate Time: PM Modi appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is embroiled in a fierce contest in Baramulla, where sharp political slogans and clashes characterize the election atmosphere. With around 17 lakh voters in the constituency, including major areas like Uri, Kupwara, and Handwara, the seat is hotly contested. In the last election, National Conferences (NC) Akbar Lone secured [] The post Engineer Rashids Entry Makes Baramulla LS Contest Tough, Interesting appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended Shrimad Bhagavat Katha by Pujya Bhaishri Rameshbhai Oza Ji at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Spiritual Growth Centre, Katra. In his address, the Lt Governor spoke about Shravan, Manan and Nidhidhyasan- the three pillars of vedantic practice to imbibe Gurus teachings in daily lives and to strengthen the bonds of [] The post Righteous Life Only Path To Attain Spiritual Growth: LG Sinha appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Expressing regrets of sorts for not contesting on three crucial Kashmir Lok Sabha seats, Union Home Minister Amit Shah Thursday said that the BJP unit of J&K must gear up to contest on all seats in the upcoming Assembly elections slated for September this year. Shah stated this while interacting with the BJP delegation [] The post BJP to Contest on All Assembly Seats in JK, Shah Urges Party Cadre To Gear Up appeared first on Kashmir Life .