SRINAGAR: Renowned tourist destination Pahalgam has seen an influx of around three lakh visitors, including both domestic and foreign travellers, in the last four months who explored the beauty of the region. Chief Executive Officer, Pahalgam Development Authority, Tariq Hussian Naik said that more than three lakh tourists including 7,000 foreigners visited Pahalgam in the [] The post Kashmirs Pahalgam Records Over 3 Lakh Tourists in Four Months appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande visited forward areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Union Territory of Ladakh on Saturday and reviewed the troops operational preparedness, the Army said. General Pande, who arrived in Ladakh on Friday, interacted with all ranks, including the troops of the Indian Air Force [] The post Army chief Reviews Operational Preparedness Along LAC in Ladakh appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Nodal Officer, Model Code of Conduct, Kupwara on Saturday ordered for suspension of two government employees over violation of guidelines laid under Model Code of Conduct. The suspended employees include; Reyaz Ahmad Parray, son of Ab Gani Parray of Khurhama Teacher at UPS Doban Khurhama, and Mohd Akhter Paray son of Ab Gani [] The post Two Government Employees Suspended Over MCC Violation appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Srinagar Parliamentary seat Waheed ur Rehman Parra on Saturday said that the BJP-led government should not repeat 1987 rigged election saying it will have disastrous consequences. The elections were allegedly rigged by Congress alongside the National Conference in Kashmir, spurring armed militancy in the Valley a year later. [] The post Dont Repeat 1987 Rigged Election in Kashmir: Parra To Govt appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: With parliamentary elections for the Srinagar segment scheduled for Monday, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Jammu and Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, announced on Friday the establishment of 18 polling booths in the Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency as Pink Polling Stations exclusively for women, managed entirely by females. The CEO of JK stated that to [] The post 18 Pink Polling Stations Set Up in JKs Srinagar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: After a gruelling 66-day hunger strike advocating for statehood and constitutional protection for Ladakh, environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk has declared its conclusion. The decision comes ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, with a commitment to maintaining peace during the electoral process. According to reports, Wangchuk, accompanied by supporters from the Leh Apex Body, stressed the [] The post Sonam Wangchuk Calls Off 66-Day Hunger Strike Amidst Election Preparations appeared first on K

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two drug peddler and recovered contraband substance cash from their possession in Kulgam and Anantnag district of south Kashmir. In a statement, a police spokesperson said that a Police party of Police Station Bijbehara at a checkpoint established at Laktipora near Play Ground intercepted a person identified as [] The post Two Drug Peddlers Arrested In South Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The government on Saturday said that It demolished nine illegal commercial structures which were found to be raised in violation of Master Plan Pahalgam 2014-32 in south Kashmirs Anantnag district. Taking strong note of the reports of several illegal construction activities going on at Lidroo Pahalgam, a demolition drive was carried out at Lidroo [] The post Nine Illegal Commercial Structures Demolished in JKs Pahalgam appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In a significant development, police on Saturday claimed to have arrested one accused person involved in the Basantgarh Militant attack Case in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. In a handout, the police said that Jammu and Kashmir Police at Udhampur has made initial forays into the continuing investigation of the Basantgarh encounter case [] The post Police Make First Arrest in JKs Basantgarh Militant Attack Case appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The intense electoral showdown in the Srinagar parliamentary constituency reached its peak as campaigning ended on Saturday evening, with voting scheduled for May 13, and restrictions imposed under Section 144 CrPC from May 11 to May 13 to uphold democratic principles, including declaring a Dry Day and designating all polling stations as No-Smoking Zones. [] The post LS-Polls: Dry Day, Section 144, and No-Smoking Zones Declared in Srinagar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Amir Ahmad Bhat, the Democratic Progressive Azad Party candidate in the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat, wants to tap the tourism potential of Jammu and Kashmir for the benefit of the people and accuses his rivals of peddling misleading narratives over Article 370 issue. His prominent challengers in the seat are Aga Syed Ruhulla Mehdi, [] The post Will Raise Peoples Issues, Ensure Tourism Potential Is Fully Tapped: DPAP appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday released the sketches of six militants, who infiltrated from Pakistan into the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district and killed a village defence guard in a gunfight before fleeing deep into the forest, officials said. Udhampur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Joginder Singh announced the first breakthrough in the [] The post Jammu and Kashmir: Police Release Sketches of Six Militants appeared first on Kashmir Life .

HYDERABAD: Top BJP leader Amit Shah on Saturday asserted Prime Minister Narendra Modi will continue to lead the country post-2024 Lok Sabha polls and hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for claiming the PM was seeking votes for making Shah his successor, citing the 75 years age rule. There was nothing written in [] The post Kejriwal Claims PM Modi to Retire at 75; Amit Shah Hits Back appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at six locations across Jammu province as part of its investigation into a Pakistan-backed conspiracy to spread terror in the region, officials said. The searches were extensively conducted in Doda, Ramban, and Kishtwar districts of Jammu province by NIA teams in connection with case RC-05/2022/NIA/JMU. This case [] The post NIA Raids Six Locations in JK appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The National Conference (NC) on Saturday accused the administration in Jammu and Kashmir of revoking permission for the partys boat rally and roadshow in the interior area of Dal Lake here on flimsy reasons to allow a BJP-aligned proxy party to campaign in the same location. The partys chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq said the [] The post JK Admin Revoked Our Rally Permission in Dal Lake to Favour BJP-Aligned Party: NC appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Two alleged criminals, including the kingpin of Gataru gang, were detained under stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district on Saturday, police said. Sumit Jandyal alias Gataruand his gangster brother Sourav Gupta, both residents of Vijaypur, have been booked under the administrative law that allows detention without charge or trial [] The post Gataru Gang Kingpin, Brother Detained Under PSA in JK appeared first on Kashmir Life .

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SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner Pulwama on Saturday said that restrictions imposed under section 144 in the district have been mandated under the Election Commission of Indias specific SOPs for the last 72 and 48 hours for poll campaigning. In a post on X, deputy commissioner Pulwama, informed that such orders have been issued by other districts [] The post Pulwama Admin Says ECI Mandates Curbs Under Section 114 for Last 72 and 48 Hours appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti Saturday levelled critical allegations on the government, saying Political Ikhwan is being thrust in Jammu and Kashmir, and 1987 like poll rigging is being repeated. Addressing a press conference here in Srinagar, PDP President Mehbooba Mufti said it is surprising that Sec 143 [] The post Mehbooba Mufti Alleges Government Reviving Ikhwan to Muzzle Voices appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The government has ordered the reconstitution of the departmental designated committee of the Health and Medical Education Department. As per order issued by the Health and Medical Education Department, Special Secretary Health and Medical Education Department will be Chairman of the Committee. In supersession of all previous orders on the subject, sanction is hereby [] The post Govt Reconstitutes Departmental Designated Committee of Health Department appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A 13-year-old girl was killed after being hit by a shooting stone in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district on Saturday, officials said. Shazia Akhter was hit by a rolling boulder while passing through a landslide prone area near her Dandote village in Budhal area, the officials said. They said the girl was shifted to [] The post Girl Dies After Being Hit by Shooting Stone in JK appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has halted the salaries of ten officers after they failed to appear before the tribunal in matters dating back 6 to 10 years. Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar is reported to be one of the officers, Excelsior reported. The orders in this regard have been issued by Judicial Member Rajinder Dogra, [] The post Salaries of Ten JK Officials Stopped for Neglecting Court Orders appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: BSF personnel opened fire on Friday night to shoot down a Pakistani drone near the International Border in Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district, officials said. Troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) detected the movement of the drone from the Pakistan side late in the night and fired nearly two dozen rounds, they said [] The post BSF Opens Fire on Pakistani Drone along IB in JKs Samba appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir breathed a sigh of relief on Friday as the light rains lashed the plains and higher reaches of the Union Territory while the weatherman here has predicted a three-day wet spell from Saturday. The light rainfall has brought an end to the hot and dry weather conditions as the Kashmir parts [] The post MeT Predicts Three Day Wet Spell From Today in Jammu and Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Two Militant associates were held by the joint team of forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, Police said here on Saturday. A top police officer said that during Joint Naka checking by Shopian Police along with 44 RR and 14th battalion CRPF at Malik Chak crossing, two militant associates were held They [] The post Two Militant Associates Held In JKs Shopian appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday issued a notice to Sajad Gani Lone, Peoples Conference candidate for Baramulla Lok Sabha segment, over posting a video on his X handle. In a notice issued to Lone, the district election officer Kupwara has asked him to explain why he has uploaded a video on [] The post PC Chief Gets EC Notice Over MCC Violation appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: At least 60 sheep died while 40 more were injured after a flock of sheep were crushed to death by a speedy tempo vehicle on national highway in Kulgam late last night. An official said that a flock of sheep were hit by a speedy tempo near Khudwani on national highway late on Friday [] The post Speeding Tempo Crushes 60 Sheep in JKs Kulgam appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference President Sajad Gani Lone said that Farooq Abdullah, during his tenure as CM was implicated in the deaths of 7,000 civilians, while his son, from 2008 to 2014, is also accountable for hundreds of civilian deaths. He stated this while delivering a stirring address to a massive gathering, which [] The post Farooq Abdullah Implicated in Deaths of 7,000 Civilians: Sajad Lone appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Indian Army is carrying out an investigation to establish the exact cause of death of Paratrooper Agniveer Jitendra Singh Tanwar, said Indian Army officials on Friday. The soldier lost his life due to a bullet injury on Thursday in Srinagar, where he was deployed as part of the 3 Para Special Forces battalion, a [] The post Indian Army Probes Soldiers Death in Srinagar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Education has asked Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department (JKSED) that QR coded textbooks and specialised e-contents needs to become part of the pedagogy in the classroom and easily accessible for teachers. Besides, the ministry informed that less than half of the approved ICT labs were functional in Jammu and Kashmir. [] The post Jammu and Kashmir Schools Lagging in ICT Lab Functionality: MoE appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, two Muslims offered their land to aid accessibility to a 500-year-old Hindu temple. Gulam Rasool and Gulam Mohammad, residents of Kheral panchayat, donated four kanals of land to construct a 1200-meter road for the Gupt Kashi Gouri Shankar temple in Kansi Patta village. This road, funded [] The post Muslims Donate Land for Hindu Temple Road in JKs Reasi appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In a recent fire incident, the historic library at Islamic Research Institute Anantnag, containing hundreds of rare books, was reduced to ashes, leaving the community in shock and mourning. The library, renowned for its extensive collection of rare books spanning various genres and eras, had served as a beacon of knowledge for decades. Its [] The post Historic Kashmir Library Engulfed in Flames, Rare Books Lost to Fire appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz Umer Farooq was again placed under house arrest and not allowed to deliver Friday sermon at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar for second week in a row, Anjuman Auqaf. Anjuman Auqaf in a statement said that the authorities placed Mirwaiz under house arrest and did not allow him to visit Jamia Masjid. [] The post Mirwaiz Umer Farooq Remains Under House Arrest: Anjuman Auqaf appeared first on Kashmir Life .

RAFAH: Heavy fighting between Israeli troops and Palestinian militants on the outskirts of the southern Gaza city of Rafah has left crucial nearby aid crossings inaccessible and driven more than 1,10,000 people to flee north, UN officials said Friday. With nothing entering through the crossings, food and other supplies were running critically low, aid agencies [] The post Heavy Fighting in Gazas Rafah Keeps Aid Crossings Closed, Sends 1,10,000 Civilians Fleeing appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah on Friday said he hoped leaders of India and Pakistan would create an atmosphere for dialogue and resolve mutual concerns and issues. Abdullah, who is contesting the Lok Sabha election from north Kashmirs Baramulla constituency, was responding to a question on Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyars remarks on [] The post Hope Leaders of India, Pak Create Atmosphere for Dialogue, Resolve Issues: Omar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Hajj Committee (JKHC) on Friday clarified and asked the pilgrims not to believe in rumours and unauthorised news items regarding the flight schedule. It is for the information of Intending Pilgrims of Hajj 2024 who are yet to leave for the pilgrimage that some rumours are circulating on social media regarding [] The post No Changes in Hajj Flight Schedule, Says JK Hajj Committee appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The BJP wants to divide Hindus and Muslims in the country, but they will not succeed as this is MK Gandhis India and not Narendra Modis, National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah said on Friday. They want to divide Hindus and Muslims. But, Hindus and Muslims will not get divided. This is Gandhis India [] The post This is Gandhis India, not Modis, Says Farooq Abdullah appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Friday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and accused the opposition party of furthering Pakistans agenda by questioning surgical strikes and the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act. Addressing a rally in Poonch, Chugh said every inch of Jammu and Kashmir belongs to India. Nowadays, the [] The post Congress Propagates Pak Agenda in India: BJPs Tarun Chugh appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Cracking a whip on illegal mining of minerals, Jammu and Kashmir police have seized 19 vehicles and arrested 18 drivers in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. Under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla, SDPO Kreeri and Pattan, police parties seized 19 vehicles (11 Tippers, 8 Tractors) and arrested 18 drivers at Delina, Chakloo, [] The post Police Seize 19 Vehicles, Arrest 18 in JKs Baramulla for Illegal Mining appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: India on Friday voted in favour of a draft UN General Assembly resolution that said Palestine is qualified and should be admitted as full member of the United Nations and recommended that the Security Council reconsider the matter favourably. The 193-member General Assembly met in the morning for an emergency special session where the [] The post India Among 143 Votes in Favor of Palestines UN Membership appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Demilitarisation and revocation of AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir are long overdue as dignity, peace, and democracy cannot survive in the presence of a huge military grid, the National Conferences Srinagar Lok Sabha seat candidate Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has said. A three-time former MLA from the Budgam assembly segment, Mehdi said that along [] The post Demilitarisation, AFSPA Revocation in JK Long Overdue: Aga Ruhullah appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The PDPs Srinagar Lok Sabha seat candidate Waheed Para on Friday wrote to the Jammu and Kashmir election department, defending his remark appealing to Kashmiri youngsters to consider the ongoing general election as a referendum to send New Delhi a message. Paras response comes after the poll body issued a notice objecting to the [] The post PDPs Waheed Para Defends Referendum Remark in Response to JK Poll Bodys Notice appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Saliq Manzoor and Tashir Khan GANDERBAL: In the hilly areas of Anderwan village, almost 14 km from here, lives 120-year-old Khan Bahadur Khan. Standing out not only for his age but also for his unyielding commitment to cast his vote, he is a person who knows the past and understands its linkages with [] The post At 120, Khan Bahadur Khan Might Be The Oldest Surviving Kashmir Voter appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In a significant move towards fostering sustainability and reducing carbon footprint, the Jammu and Kashmir Bank, in line with its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Go Green initiative, made a notable donation to the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar. On Tuesday, the bank handed over two electric carts and four metal barricades to [] The post JK Bank Donates Electric Carts to NIT Srinagar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: At least two army men were injured after a vehicle carrying them met with an accident in Rajouri. An official said that an army vehicle met with an accident near Dhanma some fifteen kilometres from Rajouri town. In the incident, two army men sustained injuries, who were immediately evacuated to a nearby hospital [] The post Two Army Men Injured in JKs Rajouri Road Accident appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Inspector General of Kashmir V K Bhirdi Friday said that elaborate security arrangements have been finalised to ensure smooth polling and huge participation of voters in Kashmir. Talking to a selected group of reporters in his office chambers, the IGP, said that all arrangements have been finalised to ensure smooth polling and huge participation [] The post Elaborate Security Measures Finalised For Elections in Kashmir: IGP appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In the wake of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca admitting in a UK court that its Covid vaccine can cause blood clots in rare cases, a group of doctors on Thursday expressed deep concern over the safety of the Covishield vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India. At a press conference, the doctors, under the [] The post Covishield Side Effects: Doctors Group Urges Govt to Review all Covid Vaccines appeared first on Kashmir Life .

New Delhi: The share of Hindus in the total population of the country has decreased by 7.82 percent between 1950 and 2015, while that of Muslims increased by 43.15 percent, suggesting that there is a conducive environment to foster diversity, said a recent working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM). [] The post Hindu Population Drops, Muslim Population Rises in India: Report appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A meteorological department official said that while generally dry weather is expected in the next 24 hours, there is a possibility of isolated light rain in JK. Partly to generally cloudy weather with light rain/snow (higher reaches) is expected at many places with thunder/lightning/gusty winds at a few places on May 11, he said. [] The post Jammu and Kashmir: MeT Forecasts Widespread Rain on May 11-12 appeared first on Kashmir Life .

PITTSBURG: At an auction in England in 2011, one of John Lennons teeth sold for just over USD 31,000. How much are your teeth worth? Teeth are amazing little miracles. They light up our smiles, we use them to speak and we chew with them more than 600 times at every meal. Yet, in a [] The post Healthy Teeth are Priceless a Dentist Explains Why and How To Protect Them appeared first on Kashmir Life .