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Intermittent Rain, Thunderstorms Likely Across J&K Till June 24: Weather Forecast

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Srinagar, June 18 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness intermittent thundershowers at scattered places over the next seven days, with most activity expected during afternoon and evening hours, according to a weather forecast issued on Thursday.

The forecast indicates the possibility of thundershowers in parts of the Union Territory from June 18 to June 22, while a few areas may also receive light showers during the early morning hours on June 21 and 22.

Weather conditions are expected to remain largely stable on June 23, although isolated places may witness brief thundershowers towards late afternoon or evening. Similar weather activity is again likely at scattered locations on June 24.

Forecasters said the showers are not expected to occur at every location each day, but isolated areas may experience gusty winds and hailstorms along with thunderstorms.

In view of the prevailing weather conditions, orchardists have been advised to undertake spraying operations during the early morning hours and in phases to minimise the risk of chemicals being washed away by rain.

The advisory comes as horticultural activities remain in full swing across Kashmir Valley. Officials have urged farmers and orchard owners to keep track of local weather updates and take necessary precautions during thunderstorm activity. (NVI)

PDD Lineman Dismissed Over Terror Links in South Kashmir

Srinagar, Jun 17 (NVI): The Jammu and Kashmir government has dismissed a Power Development Department (PDD) employee from service over his alleged involvement in terrorism-related activities in Bijbehara South Kashmir Anantnag district, officials said on Thursday.

Mohammad Shafi Malik, a lineman from Eidgah Mohalla in Bijbehara, was removed from service under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution, which allows dismissal of a government employee without a departmental inquiry under exceptional circumstances, they said.

According to officials, Malik had allegedly been associated with the banned terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) since 2016 and was facing trial in multiple criminal cases.

They said three FIRs linked to alleged anti-national activities and two stone-pelting cases were registered against him at Bijbehara police station.

Security agencies had also reported that terrorists were found hiding at Malik’s residence in Arwani, Bijbehara, in June 2017, which led to an encounter in which three terrorists were killed, officials said.

Based on inputs provided by the Home Department and security agencies, the government concluded that sufficient grounds existed for invoking Article 311(2)(b), dispensing with a departmental inquiry in the interest of public security and administration, they added.

The dismissal order was issued by Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Power Development Department, Ashwani Kumar, citing the seriousness of the allegations against the employee, they said.(NVI)

Pakistani Currency, Note Bearing Pakistani Mobile Numbers Recovered During Search Operation in Poonch

Shivam Bakshi

Poonch, June 18 (NVI): Security forces recovered Pakistani currency notes and a slip containing Pakistani mobile phone numbers during a search operation in the Mendhar area of Poonch district, officials said on Thursday.

Officials that the recovery was made by a Road Opening Party (ROP) of 118 Territorial Army during an area domination and search operation near Bhattaduriyan along the NH-144A in Mendhar.

During the operation, personnel recovered Pakistani currency notes along with a handwritten slip bearing several Pakistani mobile numbers, they said.

Officials said the recovered material has been taken into possession for examination, while further investigation has been initiated to ascertain its origin and possible links.

More details are awaited. (NVI)

Army Jawan Dies in Accidental Firing at Poonch Camp; Inquiry Ordered

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Shivam Bakshi

Poonch, June 18 (NVI): An Army jawan died in an alleged accidental firing incident at the headquarters of the 16 Rashtriya Rifles in the Draba area of Surankote in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Thursday, officials said.

The deceased has been identified as Naik B.D. Rao of 16 Rashtriya Rifles (ASC), they said.

According to officials, the soldier was on night duty when the incident occurred in the early hours of the day. He was found with a fatal firearm injury at the post.

The body was shifted to Sub-District Hospital Surankote for medico-legal formalities, officials said.

An inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the circumstances leading to the incident, while further details are awaited. (NVI)

Telegram approaches Delhi High Court against Government Ban order

New Delhi, June 17: Telegram today approached the Delhi High Court against the central government’s temporary ban on its operation in India.

The Union Ministry of Telecom and Information Technology yesterday ordered blockade of access to Telegram messaging App till June in view of the NEET UG re-test scheduled for June 21.

The government’s came in the wake of a huge controversy surrounding the leak of NEET UG paper when the exam was conducted on May 3.

The investigation into the paper leak was earlier handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

According to the agency, the integrity of the examination was allegedly compromised after question papers were circulated in PDF format through messaging platforms, including WhatsApp and Telegram, before the exam took place.

The temporary restriction was ordered as part of efforts to stop the spread of unauthorised examination material ahead of the re-test.

The National Testing Agency (NTA), the nodal agency for conducting the NEET exams, welcomed the Centre’s decision, describing it as a step aimed at protecting the integrity of the medical entrance examination.

In a statement issued after the decision, the NTA said the restriction was imposed through a direction under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2020. The order limits access to Telegram for a specific and short period ending on June 22.

According to the agency, concerns had been raised over several Telegram channels that were allegedly operating in recent weeks with names suggesting links to leaked examination papers and organised malpractice.

Some of the channels reportedly used names such as “Paper Leaked NEET”, “Re-NEET 2026”, “Private Mafia”, and “Ree NEET Mafiaa”.

The action followed responses submitted by the NTA and the Ministry of Education.

Authorities said the move was necessary to curb the spread of misleading information and prevent any attempts to compromise the conduct of the upcoming re-examination.

The NTA stated that the temporary restriction would help ensure a fair and transparent examination process for candidates appearing in the NEET re-exam. (NVI)

Rain, Thunderstorms Likely Across J&K Till June 25; Hailstorm, Flash Flood Risk at Isolated Places: MeT

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Srinagar, June 17 (NVI): The Meteorological Department has forecast generally cloudy weather with intermittent rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across Jammu and Kashmir till June 25, while advising residents to take necessary precautions during adverse weather conditions.

Director of the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, said that on June 17, weather is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy with light rain, brief intense showers, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds at many places, particularly during the afternoon hours.

He said that from June 18 to June 22, generally cloudy conditions are likely to prevail with one or two spells of light rain, brief intense showers, thunderstorms, hailstorms, lightning and gusty winds at many places across the Union Territory.

According to the forecast, weather from June 23 to June 25 is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy, with light rain, brief intense showers, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds at a few places.

The MeT Department has advised orchardists to undertake spray operations during the early morning hours.

It also urged people to stay away from loose structures, electric poles, overhead wires and old trees during thunderstorms and gusty winds. Boating activities, including Shikara rides, should be avoided during adverse weather conditions, the advisory said.

The department warned of the possibility of hailstorms accompanied by brief intense showers at isolated places over the next five days.

It further cautioned that intense showers could trigger flash floods and mudslides at vulnerable locations in the Union Territory.(NVI)

Operation Sherawali Enters 26th Day in Rajouri Forests; Search Operation Continues

Shivam Bakshi

Rajouri, June 17 (NVI): Operation Sherawali entered its 26th consecutive day on Wednesday as security forces continued an extensive search operation in the dense Dorimal forests of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Officials said a joint team comprising the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG), and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is carrying out intensive combing and search operations in the area. The operation was launched following inputs about the presence of terrorists in the forest belt.

Security forces have maintained a tight cordon and are systematically searching the rugged terrain and dense forest area.—(NVI)

 

NIA Attaches Property of Accused in UAPA Case in Baramulla

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Srinagar, June 17 (NVI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday attached an immovable property belonging to an accused arrested in a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said.

The attached property belongs to Shaheen Ahmad Lone, a resident of Kanispora in Baramulla, and comprises 7.5 marlas of land recorded under Survey No. 1192 in the village, they said.

According to officials, the attachment was carried out under Section 33(1) of the UAPA in connection with NIA case RC-01/2020/NIA/JMU.

The action was taken following an order passed by the Special NIA Court in Jammu on April 30, 2026, they said.

Lone was earlier arrested by the NIA in an alleged illegal arms case and is currently lodged in Tihar Jail in New Delhi, officials added.(NVI)

Rajouri Resident Killed in Alleged Land Dispute Attack

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Shivam Bakshi

Rajouri, Jun 17 (NVI): A 45-year-old man died during treatment after he was allegedly assaulted in a dispute over land in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, police officials said on Wednesday.

Munir Hussain, a resident of Behrote village in Thanamandi area, was allegedly attacked with wooden sticks and an axe by three relatives on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

The injured man was initially taken to the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Thanamandi and was later referred to Government Medical College (GMC), Rajouri, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment, they said.

According to police, the deceased’s wife, Shamim Akhter, lodged a written complaint alleging that Mohammad Razaq, Najma Kausar and Mehtab Ahmed, all residents of Behrote, assaulted her husband following a land dispute.

Based on the complaint, a case has been registered at Thanamandi Police Station under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and an investigation has been initiated, officials said.

Further details are awaited.—(NVI)

Mock Drill Conducted on NH-44 to Review Amarnath Yatra Preparedness in Pulwama

Srinagar, June 17 (NVI): A joint mock drill was conducted on Wednesday along the Galander-Kandizal Crossing stretch of National Highway-44 in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district to assess preparedness and security arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026, officials said.

The exercise was carried out jointly by the district police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), Fire and Emergency Services, and the Health Department.

Officials said the drill was aimed at evaluating emergency response mechanisms, inter-agency coordination, traffic management, disaster response capabilities, and overall operational readiness along the designated yatra route.

Various simulated scenarios were enacted during the exercise to test the efficiency and coordination of participating agencies in handling emergencies and ensuring the safety of pilgrims.

According to officials, the mock drill was completed smoothly and successfully, achieving its intended objectives and reinforcing preparedness for the annual pilgrimage.

The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is scheduled to commence later this month amid extensive security and logistical arrangements by the administration. (NVI)

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