SRINAGAR: India has hit Pakistan at multiple locations. Reports on Twitter suggest various targets in Bhawalpur, Muzafarabad and Rawalpindi. It was later confirmed by the Press Information Bureau (PIB). Pakistan army has confirmed to the local media that India has fired missiles from its own airspace and they have landed in three Pakistani areas. India [] The post India Hits Pakistan, Missiles Land at Nine Places appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Army and Border Security Force (BSF) are on high alert along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) across Jammu and Kashmir. Pertinently, the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians, mostly tourists, dead and its cross-border linkages have led to heightened tensions between [] The post Army, BSF on High Alert in Jammu Kashmir as Ceasefire Violations Enter 12th Night appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is all set to witness a civil defence mock drill on Wednesday. The directions to hold the nationwide exercises have been passed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. An official said that the preparations for conducting mock drills in J&K have been finalised and tomorrow sirens will be activated at various [] The post Mock Drill to Test Emergency Response Systems Across Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that after the Pahalgam terror attackwhich left 26 people, mostly tourists, deadthe people of Kashmir for the first time came on the streets to show their anger. Talking to reporters here, the Chief Minister said, What happened in Kulgam shouldnt have happened, but not only Kulgam, the [] The post CM Omar: Kashmiris Took to Streets Against Pahalgam Attack to Show Anger appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Srinagar Police on Tuesday said to have booked four notorious drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT-NDPS Act). These drug peddlers namely Tawfeeq Ahmad Khan S/o Mohammad Ayoub Khan R/o Shangulipora Noorbagh, Aaqib Mushtaq Kenoo @ Khoda S/o Mushtaq Ahmad Kanoo R/o Pamposh Colony Noorbagh, [] The post Four Drug Peddlers Booked Under PIT NDPS Act in Srinagar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra on Tuesday said the party was committed to supporting the Union Government in any action against the perpetrators of terrorism. Speaking to media persons in Srinagar, Karra said that the Congress Working Committees resolution regarding the recent Pahalgam attack was clear. We stand [] The post Congress Backs Centre on Pahalgam Attack Response: Karra appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR:On a rare and intellectually stimulating visit to Kashmir, one of Indias most revered physicists, Padma Shri awardee Professor Harish Chandra Verma, spent several days engaging with students and educators, leaving behind a trail of inspiration across multiple institutions including the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar and Islamia College of Science and Commerce. Professor [] The post Padma Shri Physicist HC Verma Urges Kashmiri Students to Look Beyond NEET, Embrace Scient

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns in various areas of South Kashmir to facilitate essential maintenance work at the 475 MVA, 220/132 KV Grid Substation in Mirbazar. The maintenance is being carried out by Jammu and Kashmir Power Transmission Corporation Limited (JKPTCL) as part of [] The post KPDCL Announces Phased Power Shutdowns Across Multiple Districts appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made an indirect reference to the Indus Water Treaty while speaking at the India@2047 Summit organised by ABP News, stating that Indias water would now serve India, amid suspension of the long-standing agreement with Pakistan. There is a lot of discussion going on in the media about water, [] The post Indias water is for India, saysPMModi appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday launched the Pension Suvidha Portal, a new digital initiative aimed at streamlining the pension settlement process for retiring government employees and pensioners. The portal, developed by the Finance Department in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and the office of the Principal Accountant General [] The post CM Omar Launches Jammu Kashmir Pension Suvidha Portal to Ease Retirement Process appeared first

SRINAGAR: A driver died when a JCB skidded off the road and turned turtle at Katarmal village in the Manjakote sector of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. Official sources said that the driver, Mohammad Asif, son of Mohammad Taj of Thandi Kassi, Rajouri, died on the spot. A police official confirmed that [] The post JCB Mishap Claims Drivers Life in Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A newborn babys body was found on Tuesday in Kheora, Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said that today around 6:50 pm, the body of a newborn baby was found in garbage near Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Kheora. Soon, police were informed by the locals and subsequently reached the spot and took the [] The post Newborn Babys Body Found Dumped in Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Delhi University has come under scrutiny for issuing a directive requiring students from Jammu and Kashmir to submit personal details such as home addresses, contact numbers, email IDs, and course information. The university has defended the move, saying it stems from concerns over student safety and was initiated following a request from the Ministry [] The post Delhi University to Collect Data from Jammu Kashmir Students Amid Surveillance Row appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has officially inducted 26 democratically elected presidents from various industrial estates and districts of the unorganised sector into its newly formed Advisory Committee. The announcement was made on Tuesday, following a resolution adopted at the FCIKs Extraordinary General Body Meeting held on May 4, 2025. The [] The post Kashmir Trade Bodys New Advisory Committee Takes Charge, 26 Industrial Estate and District Presidents Ind

SRINAGAR: Authorities on Tuesday disallowed the functioning of four medical shops in the Verinag area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district for failing to implement digitised billing systems and for violating licence conditions. An official said that a joint team of Drug Control Officers from Anantnag, along with health authorities from Verinag, carried out inspections at [] The post Four Medical Shops Shut in South Kashmir for Violations appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has written a strongly-worded letter to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, raising concerns over what she termed as an indiscriminate crackdown in the Valley following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. During my visit to Pahalgam yesterday, many local residents expressed [] The post Mehbooba Mufti Urges LG Sinha to End Indiscriminate Crackdown in Kashmir Following Pahalgam Attack appea

SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the CBI in Srinagar on Monday arrested an employee of the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) in Magam area of Beerwah, Budgam, for demanding and accepting a bribe from a complainant. An official said that the employee, identified as Manzoor Ahmad Dar, was caught red-handed while accepting a [] The post KPDCL Employee Caught Accepting Bribe in Central Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Two more injured persons have succumbed following the bus accident in the Mendhar area of Poonch, raising the death toll to four. An official said that the total number of fatalities has now reached four. Among the deceased is an army personnel of 41 Assam Rifles, identified as Abdul Majeed, son of Abdul Aziz, [] The post Poonch Bus Accident Update: Two More Succumb, Toll Rises to Four; 44 Injured appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday condemned the April 22 Pahalgam attack, saying it has severely impacted Kashmirs tourism and demanded strict action against those responsible. Speaking to the media in Srinagar, Owaisi said, The attack has hurt the tourism sector. We want decisive action against the perpetrators. This was also raised in the [] The post In Srinagar, Owaisi Decries Pahalgam Attack, Demands Accountability appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Syed Zeeshan Jaipuri This crisis will not be resolved through reactive measures after suicides occur. It demands a cultural reconstruction of how Kashmir defines success, childhood, and education. As war looms overhead and uncertainty drapes itself over the valley like a second skin, the results of Class 10 and 12 examinations were declared in [] The post Is a Grade Worth a Life? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Despite a dip in quarterly earnings due to higher provisioning, Jammu and Kashmir Bank has posted its highest-ever annual net profit of Rs 2083 crore for the financial year 202425, up nearly 18 per cent from Rs 1767 crore in the previous fiscal, buoyed by strong other income growth and improved asset quality. The [] The post Jammu Kashmir Banks Q4 Profit Slips on Provisions, Full-Year Earnings Hit Record Rs 2083 Cr appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Lt Gen DS Hooda (Retd), the former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Armys Northern Command, has said the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people dead is undoubtedly horrific but unlikely to reverse the overall gains made in Jammu and Kashmir over the last five years. In an interview with The [] The post Pahalgam Attack a Setback, Not a Turning Point in Kashmir: Says Lt Gen Hooda appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A Pakistani national has been apprehended by the Indian Army from the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir, ANI reported, citing Army officials. The Army has stepped up surveillance and security measures along the LoC amid rising tensions with Pakistan. Troops remain on high alert across sensitive forward [] The post Pakistani National Apprehended Along LoC in Poonch: Officials appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Widespread outrage has erupted across Jammu and Kashmir following the alleged sexual assault and subsequent death of a nomadic woman in Srinagars Nishat area, with political, religious, and civil society leaders demanding swift and exemplary punishment for the perpetrators. The victim, a tribal woman originally from Reasi, was reportedly assaulted by a group of [] The post Mirwaiz, Political Leaders Condemn Nishat Sexual Assault Incident, Demand Exemplary Punishment appeared first on K

SRINAGAR: The cabinet, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Monday firmed up its response to Raj Bhavan queries regarding amendments to The Transaction of Business of the Government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Rules, sources said. Sources said that the cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at [] The post Cabinet Clears Response to Raj Bhavan on Business Rules Amendments appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has issued a comprehensive schedule of power shutdowns across Srinagar, Ganderbal and adjoining districts to facilitate branch cutting, pruning of trees in proximity to transmission lines, pole erection, utility shifting and stabilisation of critical infrastructure. As per the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, several 33KV transmission lines are [] The post KPDCL Schedules Series of Power Shutdowns for Line Maintenance, Stab

SRINAGAR: A joint delegation of graduate engineers from Jammu and Kashmir today met the Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, and Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, to press for resolution of long-pending career-related issues, including the implementation of the Assured Career Progression (ACP) scheme. Led by the presidents of the Jammu & [] The post Jammu Kashmir Engineers Press for ACP Scheme, Regularisation in Meeting With Surinder Choudhary, Nasir Aslam Wani appeare

SRINAGAR: Four floors of the Amarnath Shrine Boards Office and Yatri Niwas at Pantha Chowk have been completed, with the remaining two floors expected to be ready by the end of June, officials informed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha during his on-site inspection on Sunday. During his visit to the construction site in Srinagar, the Lieutenant [] The post Four Floors Completed at Amarnath Yatri Niwas; Remaining Work Due by June End appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday said it had produced a challan against an official of the Block Development Office (BDO) Kishtwar, an employee of the Post Office Thakrai, and others. Anti-Corruption Bureau produced the challan of case FIR No. 32/2017 P/S VOJ (now ACB) under Sections 5(1)(d)(c) read with Section [] The post ACB Produces Challan in Rs 4.32 Lakh Embezzlement Case appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Justice Muhammad Yousuf Wani of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh has directed the Station House Officer (SHO) of Miran Sahib Police Station not to file the final report in a case against three animal activists without the Courts permission. The case (FIR No. 0033/2025), registered on March 9 under various sections of [] The post HC Bars Police from Filing Final Report Against Jammu Kashmir Animal Activists Without Permission appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In the ongoing investigation of the alleged sexual assault and death of a woman near Water Works Road in Nishat, the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar on Monday sent all four arrested accused to six days of police custody. Official sources said the four individuals were arrested soon after the incident and were produced [] The post Nishat Sexual Assault: CJM Sends Four Accused to Six Days Police Custody appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Srinagar Police carried out searches at multiple locations as part of investigations registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), police said in a statement. Police spokesperson in a statement said that the searches were part of a sustained crackdown on associates of proscribed outfits involved in supporting terrorist activities. Searches were conducted at [] The post Police Conduct Multiple Raids in Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: After the Centre cut the flow of water to Pakistan through the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday asked several states to conduct civil defence mock drills on May 7 (Wednesday) amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the 22 April Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 peoplemostly [] The post Nationwide Civil Defence Mock Drills on May 7 to Test Emergency Preparedness appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday expressed shock over the alleged sexual assault and death of a woman in Srinagars Nishat area. In a post on X, she wrote, Deeply shocked and heartbroken by the alleged rape and tragic death of a tribal woman in Nishat. Reports suggest she suffered brutal injuries and [] The post Mehbooba Mufti Condemns Nishat Assault, Seeks Action Against Accused appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A trial court in Budgam has sentenced a man convicted of public misconduct under the influence of drugs to community service, directing him to distribute pamphlets detailing citizens fundamental duties. The order was passed by Judicial Magistrate Nazia Hassan under Section 355 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, after the accused, Riyaz Ahmad [] The post Court Directs Man to Distribute Pamphlets as Punishment for Drunken Misconduct appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Asad Mirza Recent years have witnessed a push from certain state governments to replace Urdu terms with those drawn from Hindi or the respective official state language in official police correspondence, FIRs, and reportsan overzealous effort, the court seemed to imply, that ignores the shared linguistic heritage of the land. A Supreme Court benchs [] The post Does Urdu Still Belong in India? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday arrested all four accused in a sexual assault case in Srinagar. A police spokesperson in a statement said, Upon receiving information about an attempted sexual assault on a woman (name withheld) by a group of individuals near Water Works Road, Nishat, police acted promptly. The victim had sustained [] The post Four Arrested in Nishat Sexual Assault Case: Police appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive advisory for commuters planning to travel on major highways on Sunday, May 5, as road clearance and weather conditions continue to dictate vehicular movement across the region. On the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs), including passenger and private cars, will be [] The post Traffic Advisory for May 5: LMVs Allowed Both Ways on Jammu-Srinagar Highway, HMVs Regulated appeared first on Kas

SRINAGAR: Just days into her marriage, 26-year-old Himanshi Narwal found herself a widow, her husband, Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, killed in a brutal terror attack in Kashmirs Pahalgam. Amid unimaginable grief, Himanshi chose not to call for revenge or retribution. Instead, she made a plea to the nation for peace and an end to hatred toward [] The post Widowed in Pahalgam Tragedy, NCW Intervenes to Stop Himanshis Trolling appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: An army soldier died of cardiac arrest in the Haveli area of Poonch district on Monday. Officials said that during the intervening night of May 4 and 5, the soldier suffered a cardiac arrest. He was shifted to District Hospital Poonch, where doctors declared him brought dead. He has been identified as Naik Gurban [] The post 32-Year-Old Army Personnel Dies of Cardiac Arrest in JKs Poonch appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In a heartfelt act of communal harmony, Pushvinder Singh, a retired Sikh schoolteacher and social activist from Saimoh village in South Kashmirs Tral, has donated a portion of his land to pave a path to the local Muslim graveyard, a gesture that is drawing praise across the Valley. For years, residents of Sheikh Mohalla [] The post In Tral, Kashmiri Sikh Donates Land for Muslim Graveyard in Rare Gesture of Brotherhood appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In the latest development following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Instagram account of iconic Pakistani Sufi singer Abida Parveen is no longer accessible in India. The move comes amid a broader digital crackdown by Indian authorities on Pakistani content deemed provocative or sensitive in nature. Visitors trying to access Abida Parveens official Instagram page [] The post Abida Parveens Instagram Blocked in India Amid Crackdown on Pakistani Content appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In the aftermath of the attack on tourists in Pahalgam, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) will send a high-level delegation to Jammu and Kashmir next week to express solidarity with the people of the region. The decision was announced by CPM general secretary M A Baby on Sunday after meeting the family of [] The post CPM Delegation to Visit Srinagar Following Pahalgam Terror Attack appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In a significant diplomatic signal following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, India has sharply curtailed the flow of water through the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River, citing both operational reasons and a hardening political posture against Pakistan. The sluice gates of the reservoir, which were opened for de-silting [] The post India Restricts Chenab Water Flow Through Baglihar Dam to Pakistan appeared first on Kashmir Life .

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is set to hear on Monday a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, just weeks after the Centre paused key provisions of the contentious law following probing questions from the top court. According to media reports, the three-judge bench led by Chief Justice [] The post Supreme Court to Hear Petitions Against Waqf Amendment Act on May 5 appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Two rusted high-explosive mortar shells were found and later destroyed in a controlled explosion in Chingus-Kaneti village of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Official sources said that the shells were unearthed by a local farmer while ploughing his field with a tractor. The farmer immediately alerted the authorities. Soon after receiving [] The post Rusted Mortar Shells Found, Destroyed appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: At least 20 people sustained injuries after a wall collapsed during a wedding function in the Dhanidhar area of Rajouri district on Sunday evening, officials said. An official said that the incident occurred when a portion of the wall at the venue suddenly gave way, leading to chaos and injuries to several guests attending [] The post 20 Injured as Wall Collapses at Wedding in Jammu Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

by Syed Majid Gilani Once a symbol of unity, warmth, and collective morality, Srinagars Shehr-e-Khaas now stands quieter and more fragmented. This poignant reflection mourns the fading traditions that once made the old city a haven of compassion, accountability, and shared living. There was a time, not too long ago, when life in Srinagars Shehr-e-Khaas, [] The post Have We Lost the Soul of Srinagars Shehr-e-Khaas? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Senior political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir have called for an independent and transparent investigation into the death of 23-year-old Imtiyaz Ahmad Magray, whose body was recovered from a rivulet in the Adbal Wattoo area of Kulgam district on Sunday. Press Release on the unfortunate death in Kulgam pic.twitter.com/KtHBbNy6Jr Office of Aga Syed [] The post Kashmir Leaders Seek Impartial Probe into Kulgam Youths Death appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A nomadic woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in the Nishat area of Srinagar after she was allegedly assaulted on Sunday, officials said. A senior police official said that the woman, originally from Reasi and currently residing in Nishat, was reportedly assaulted by some individuals near Water Works Road. She was shifted to [] The post Nomadic Woman Dies After Alleged Assault in Srinagar; Four Arrested appeared first on Kashmir Life .