SRINAGAR: A day before Baramulla goes to the polls, National Conference candidate Omar Abdullah on Sunday sought a chance to represent the electorate in Parliament and seek answers for the injustices committed against Jammu and Kashmir, particularly after the abrogation of Article 370. In a video message posted on X, he urged people to elect [] The post LS Polls: Omar Abdullah Seeks Chance to Fight for Rights of JK in Parliament appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the twin terror attacks in Kashmir reflect the failure of the government, claiming that it could be deliberate to frighten people ahead of the polling for the Lok Sabha polls. Militants struck at two places in south Kashmir on Saturday night, killing Aijaz Sheikh, a former sarpanch [] The post Twin Militant Attacks in Kashmir Reflect Governments Failure: Mehbooba appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Several landmines, part of the anti-infiltration obstacle system, exploded following a forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Sunday, officials said. The fire started from across the border around 8 pm and spread to the Balnoi area on the Indian side, triggering [] The post Forest Fire Triggers Landmine Explosions Along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: In view of the 5th phase of Parliamentary Elections 2024, IGP Kashmir V K Birdi on Sunday visited all the districts of North Kashmir Range where he reviewed the security arrangements, law & order situation and election preparedness. In a handout, the police said that during his visit, IGP Kashmir accompanied by DIG NKR [] The post IGP Visits North Kashmir, Assesses Election Preparedness appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Election Department has taken action against 40 government employees for violation of Model Code of Conduct in the Union Territory. Four employees have been suspended, disciplinary action has been initiated against one besides one employee has been disengaged from services and inquiry has been started against thirty four employees, read [] The post 40 Govt Employees Face Action for MCC Violations in Jammu and Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A helicopter carrying Iranian PresidentEbrahim Raisihas suffered a hard landing, state television reported, saying more details will follow soon as search operations are under way for the helicopter. Iranian state media said the incident occurred on Sunday near Jolfa in Irans East Azerbaijan province. A day earlier, Raisi was in neighbouring Azerbaijan to inaugurate [] The post Helicopter Carrying Irans President Suffers Hard Landing appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Three men alleged to be overground workers (OGWs) of terrorists were detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Terming the action necessary to maintain public order, police said the three men were were assessed to be posing a significant threat to the safety and security [] The post Three Militant Associates Detained Under PSA in JKs Poonch appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: A day before polling for the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency, the Congress on Sunday alleged that over the last 10 years, the union territory has been at the receiving end of the Modi governments malicious and step-motherly treatment. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said Ladakhis have been protesting in freezing temperatures over the lack [] The post Modi Govts Weakness Enables China to Seize Ladakh Land: Congress appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Dilip Kumar Pandita, a lone displaced Kashmiri Pandit candidate contesting on the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat, is ramping up his campaign, promising to reunite all Kashmiris through serious intra-community dialogue via civil society. Pandita is among 20 candidates in the fray challenging prominent figures like PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference leader Mian [] The post Lone Kashmiri Pandit Candidate in JKs Anantnag-Rajouri Seeks Justice for His Community appeared f

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday urged the Centre to order a probe into the twin militant attacks in Jammu and Kashmir a day earlier and also asked Pakistan to stop supporting militancy in the region. The former chief minister said if a probe is not ordered into the two gruesome incidents, his [] The post Farooq Abdullah Demands Probe Into Twin Militant Attacks In Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Sunday instructed officials to extend all possible help to Jaipur couple injured in a firing incident in Jammu and Kashmir. BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya met the victims family members consoled them and said that it is a matter of concern for all. He said that Prime Minister [] The post Jaipur Couple Injured in JK Militant Attacks, Rajasthan CM Assures Help appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Three youths were injured in an alleged knife attack on the sidelines of a rally attended by the National Conference President and partys candidate for the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary Constituency, Mian Altaf, in Mendhar, Poonch district on Sunday. Quoting sources, GNS reported that a clash occurred between two groups on the sidelines of the rally, [] The post Three Injured in Knife Attack During NC Rally in Jammu and Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: The BJP on Sunday held a protest against the murder of party worker and former sarpanch Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh in Shopian and accused the Jammu and Kashmir civil administration of ignoring its requests for security to some key functionaries facing terror threats. BJP workers gathered outside the mini secretariat in Shopain and raised slogans [] The post JK BJP Protests Against Party Workers Murder, Accuses Admin of Ignoring Requests for Security appeared first on Kashmir Life .

In anticipation of JKNC backing a Congress candidate from Leh, Kargils all political parties got into a huddle and found a consensus candidate. While Kargil is expected to poll for Haji Hanifa Jan, the Leh vote divides between Congress and BJP. Now the issue is what happens to the Leh-Kargil alliance, asks Syed Shadab Ali [] The post Charismatic Kargil? appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has said people are identifying themselves with his partys campaign as it is talking about factors important to them: the sense of betrayal since August 5, 2019 and their issues remaining unaddressed in the absence of a popular government since 2018. Abdullah, who is contesting from the Baramulla Lok [] The post Larger Participation in Polls Answer to betrayal of Aug 2019: Omar Abdullah on Art 370 abrogation appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Two alleged drug peddlers were booked under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, a police officer said. Moomin Kamal and Ajaz Ahmed were identified as the kingpins supplying drugs to the youth in Kishtwar town and their detention under PSA was part of a multi-pronged [] The post Suspected Drug Peddlers Booked Under PSA in JKs Kishtwar appeared first on Kashmir Life .

Sajid Raina offers a quick introduction to a few candidates from north Kashmir Baramulla who are in a contest but not for the victory In the North Kashmir Baramulla Lok Sabha berth, 22 candidates are in the fray. Initially, it was seen as a contest between Omar Abdullah and Sajad Lone. After Engineer Rasheed threw [] The post The Lilliputs In Contest appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Amid a dry weather forecast, night temperatures recorded a decrease at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 13.8C, compared to 14.5C the previous night, which was 2.4C above normal for the summer capital of JK for this time of year. Qazigund [] The post Night Temps Fall in Jammu and Kashmir, Dry Spell to Continue: MeT appeared first on Kashmir Life .

In North Kashmir, 22 candidates are vying for 1.7 million votes and the contest is between Omar Abdullah and Sajad Lone. But the two sons of jailed lawmaker, Engineer Rasheed have stolen the show, writes Masood Hussain The abrogation of Article 370 has enabled the potential and aspirations of the people to find full expression, [] The post A Cliffhanger Contest appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Sunday condemned the twin terror attacks in Shopian and Anantnag districts of Jammu and Kashmir that left a BJP worker killed and a tourist couple from Rajasthan injured. While the tourists from Jaipur Farha and Tabrez were injured in firing by terrorists at Pahalgam in Anantnag [] The post Omar Condemns Twin Militant attacks in Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir police have got a big success by arresting three members of Shallu gang, who were behind the killing of a police sub-inspector Deepak Sharma on April 2 during a shootout in Government Medical College Kathua. The police have arrested these three gangsters from the neighbouring state of Punjab. Highly placed sources [] The post JK Police Arrests Three Shallu Gang Members in Punjab appeared first on Kashmir Life .

SRINAGAR: Around 17,37,865 electorates would be casting their ballot in 2,103 polling stations established across the Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency during 5th phase of ongoing Lok Sabha elections scheduled to be held on May 20. These total 17,37,865 lakh voters enrolled in the phase V included 8,75,831 male and 8,62,000 female voters besides 34 third gender [] The post Over 17 Lakh Voters to Cast Ballot in Baramulla PC appeared first on Kashmir Life .

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 .