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 .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President, Omar Abdullah, reiterated the partys commitment to safeguarding the interests, unique character, and dignity of the people of JK during back-to-back election rallies in Sumbal Sonawari and Inderkote Bandipore. These rallies were organised by Incharge Constituencies Sonawari and Bandipora, Hilal Akbar Lone, and Adv Nazir Malik, respectively. [] The post Omar Abdullah Addresses Election Rallies in Jammu and Kashmir appeared first on K

SRINAGAR: Home Minister Amit Shahs two-day visit to Kashmir is strange as he is coming to a place where the BJP is not contesting the polls leaving campaigning in other parts of the country, National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah said on Thursday. Does this not feel strange to you that the Home minister is [] The post HMs Visit to Non-Contesting Kashmir Strange: Omar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone on Thursday said he wants an end to the FIR culture in Jammu and Kashmir and asked the administration to stop harassing the youth on one pretext or the other. I want an end to the FIR culture. I want an end to the police verification culture. I want [] The post Want End to FIR Culture in JK, Says Peoples Conference Chief Sajad Lone appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday interacted with several delegations, including BJP leaders of Jammu and Kashmir, on the first day of his two-day visit here. Shah, who arrived this evening, is also likely to hold a security review meeting on Friday morning. A Pahari delegation led by Mohammad Younis Khan met the [] The post Amit Shah Interacts With JK BJP Leaders During Srinagar visit appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Aligarh Muslim University will launch a clean-up drive in all its hostels to remove illegal occupants who have been living on the campus without permission since the Covid pandemic, varsity Protor M Wasim Ali said on Thursday. The Proctor told reporters that from June 16 onwards, when the university closes for the summer [] The post AMU to Launch Operation Clean-Up to Rid Hostels of Illegitimate Occupants appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Nearly one-third of 926 individuals who received Bharat Biotechs anti-Covid vaccine Covaxin reported adverse events of special interest, or AESI, according to a one-year follow up study conducted by a team of researchers at BHU. Serious AESI, which included stroke and Guillain-Barre syndrome, were reported in one per cent of individuals, the study conducted [] The post Over 30 Percent Covaxin Takers Reported Adverse Events: BHU Study appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu city recorded a maximum temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius, the seasons highest, the Meteorological Department officials said on Thursday. The mercury continued its upward trend across the Jammu region triggering heat wave conditions, they said. According to the officials, the day temperature in Jammu city was nearly two degrees above the seasons average [] The post Jammu Records Seasons Highest Temp at 40.2 Degrees Celsius appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad said the voter turnout in the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency is not high enough to know whether the people are happy or angry with the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories in 2019. I had hoped [] The post Azad Says Srinagar Voter Turnout Disappoints Him appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Awami Action Committee (AAC) Thursday said that as martyrdom anniversary of its founding chairman shaheed e Millat Mirwaiz Molvi Farooq is approaching on the 21st of May, its chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was again put under house detention on 3rd of May and informed that he cannot leave the house. Since then he has [] The post AAC Urges Prayers, Alternative Activities for Mirwaiz Molvi Farooqs Tribute appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: National Investigation Agency on Thursday attached multiple properties in South Kashmirs Pulwama. Going full steam with its efforts to destroy the terror network in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached as many as seven immovable properties of a top terrorist belonging to the banned Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist organisation, [] The post NIA Attaches Multiple Properties Of JeM Militant In South Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP Thursday said only mainstream politics will be tolerated in the Union Territory under Prime Minister Narendra Modis government at the Centre. This is Modi government and everyone has to believe in only mainstream politics and no right or left stream is allowed. There is no other [] The post Only Mainstream Politics Will be Allowed in JK Under Modi Rule: BJPs Sunil Sharma appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Senior BJP leader and Kashmir in-charge Sunil Sharma on Thursday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shahs visit to Srinagar is apolitical, as he will preside over a meeting to assess the arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. Speaking to reporters, Sharma said that Shah will also meet several delegations during his visit to [] The post Amit Shahs Visit Apolitical; Will Review Amarnath Yatra Arrangements: BJP appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The first set of citizenship certificates under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) was issued Wednesday here to 14 people, starting the process of granting Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla handed over the certificates to the 14 people after their applications were processed [] The post Citizenship Amendment Act: 14 People Given Certificates For The First Time appeared first on Kash

More than 340 thousand voters will cast their votes for the first time. Syed Batool Andrabi talks to some of the first-timers to understand their thought process An intense feeling of expectations fills the air as the Kashmir region prepares for polling, for the first time after the 2014 fall. The last assembly election resulted [] The post First Timer Concerns appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Music director duo Saleem-Suleman have partnered with Kashmiri folk singer Gulzar Ahmad Ganie for an upcoming project. Previously, Saleem-Suleman showcased the talents of Kashmiri folk singers such as Abdul Rashid Hafiz and Noor Mohammad Shah. Nazeen, sung by Noor Mohammad, became an instant hit and garnered 12 million views on YouTube. Similarly, Meri Jaan [] The post After Hafiz, Gulzar Ganie Collaborates with Bollywood appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A fire broke out at a grid station in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district on Thursday and efforts are underway to control it, police said. They said the grid station is in the Battal Ballian industrial area and police and fire department personnel are at the spot. We are trying to control the fire [] The post Fire Erupts at Grid Station in JKs Udhampur appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: An official delegation from Jammu and Kashmir participated in the 77th edition of the world-famous Cannes Film Festival for the first time, a DIPR statement reads. Rehana Batul, Secretary Information, JK, and Jatin Kishore, Director Information and Public Relations, are representing Jammu & Kashmir at this international event, showcasing the vibrant cinema culture and [] The post Jammu and Kashmir Makes Debut at Cannes 2024 Film Festival appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: With no significant weather activity forecast until May 25, night temperatures recorded an increase and settled above normal in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 13.6C against 10.5C on the previous night, which was 2.2C above normal for the summer capital of JK at [] The post Night Temperatures Rise Above Normal in Jammu and Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Since April 27, when a group of terrorists killed a Village Defence Guard (VDG) member in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district, both credible information and rumours have been keeping the security forces on tenterhooks. The forces are not letting any information go unnoticed or wasted, and they are reaching out to areas where [] The post Search Operation Continues After VDGs Killing appeared first on Kashmir Life .