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Pulwama Police attach residential property of alleged drug peddler
Continuing a crackdown on local drug trafficking networks, Pulwama Police on Friday attached a residential property valued at 15.85 lakh rupees of an alleged drug peddler.
Centre urged to intervene over mandatory TET ruling for in-service teachers
The All India National Educational Federation on Friday expressed concern over the impact of the Supreme Court's recent ruling making the TET mandatory for in-service teachers.
Driver killed, two students injured in Budgam bus mishap
A driver was killed, and two students were injured after a school bus belonging to IPTS School, Khansahib, skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge.
JMC mounts AI cameras on garbage trucks to spot and fix potholes within 24 hours
JMC has rolled out a technology-driven road maintenance system that combines artificial intelligence-powered surveillance with a semi-automated pothole repair machine.
Centre curbs retail fuel sales to stop hoarding
The Central Government has moved to regulate the sale of petrol and diesel through retail outlets after detecting what it described as an abnormal increase in fuel purchases.
Politics
CM Omar calls on PM Modi, seeks early restoration of J&K statehood
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday and discussed a range of issues concerning the Union Territory.
NC chief demands UN action in PaK, Statehood for J&K
National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday called for international attention to reported killings in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Whoever wants to join NC protest for statehood can join in: Farooq Abdullah
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said his party will not invite any political party from Jammu and Kashmir to join its protest in Delhi for the restoration of statehood.
Business
Can You Get a Mortgage with an Employment Gap in 2026?
Even with a career break or employment gap, borrowers may still qualify for a loan against property if they can demonstrate stable current income and consistent financial records.
How to Compare the Best Loan Apps Beyond Interest Rates and EMIs
When people look for best loan apps, the first things they usually compare are interest rates and EMIs. These factors don’t always give the full picture.
Critical Illness Policy Cover: A Guide
Standard health insurance policies offer standard coverage, which is often not enough in case a critical illness strikes. Treatment can range from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh.
When a Black Hole Whispers to the World’s Thinnest Material
A black hole and a sheet of graphene seem to belong to completely different worlds. Yet modern physics has taught us a lesson: nature is often more connected than it appears.
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Imran Ansari praises J&K Police restraint, urges Shias to observe peaceful mourning
Senior political leader Imran Reza Ansari on Monday expressed deep grief over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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Farooq Abdullah slams Kishtwar stone-pelting; Calls on BJP to protect India’s secular fabric
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday condemned the alleged stone pelting incidents on some Islamic seminaries in Kishtwar.
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Kashmir, a nuclear flashpoint, can explode anytime: Mirwaiz
Kashmir’s chief cleric and Hurriyat Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday termed Kashmir as a nuclear flashpoint which can explode anytime.
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Kashmiri Pandit activist urges LG to convert Valley temples into shelters for displaced civilians
A prominent Kashmiri Pandit has appealed to the J&K LG, Manoj Sinha, to provide immediate humanitarian support and shelter to displaced civilians.
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When a Black Hole Whispers to the World’s Thinnest Material
A black hole and a sheet of graphene seem to belong to completely different worlds. Yet modern physics has taught us a lesson: nature is often more connected than it appears.
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From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one man walks for a purer India
As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.
Apni Party leader visits PHC Parigam, voices concern over staff shortage
J&K Apni Party leader Syed Tajallah Andrabi on Monday visited Primary Health Centre (PHC) Parigam in Pulwama to assess its condition and working.
Shopian youth undertakes solo run from Uri to Dubjan to highlight drug abuse
A young boy from Shopian, Danish Hameed Mir, embarked on a solo run on Friday morning from Kaman Post in the Uri sector of Baramulla, aiming to reach Dubjan village.
Science & technology
The Science Behind Access Control Systems for Schools
Discover how biometrics, RFID, and AI technologies form the foundation of smart, secure access control systems for modern educational institutions.
What Is AI Orchestration?
AI orchestration represents a leap forward in the integrated operation of AI technologies, akin to a conductor leading a symphony of instruments to create a harmonious performance.
Inside India’s Mobile Gaming Boom
Far from being a fringe market, India’s mobile gaming industry is fast becoming a powerhouse tech sector. That might surprise you… but it’s true.
Sports
Pulwama hosts first-ever floodlit cricket match
Pulwama, once a hotbed of militancy in South Kashmir, witnessed a different kind of fervour when thousands of youngsters turned up at the local sports stadium.
You Won’t Believe How Soccer Tactics Completely Changed the Game in the Last Decade!
The most popular sport on the planet, soccer (association football), has seen its fair share of changes. Many rules, strategies, tactics, and technologies came and went.
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Spring Blooms in Kashmir: A glimpse into Pulwama’s picturesque seasonal transformation
As the chill of winter gradually yields to the gentle warmth of spring, the picturesque landscape of Kashmir undergoes a remarkable transformation.
Principal Secretary Alok Kumar commends IUST for skill development efforts
Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) Awantipora on Thursday rolled out the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 4.0).
Kashmir braces for cloudy week, wet weather
The Meteorological department on Friday forecasted light to moderate snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir for nearly seven days from Saturday onwards.
The North Col and AJKMF mountaineers summit Tatakooti Peak
Tatakooti Peak in the Pir Panjal Range, a technically challenging peak in Kashmir, was successfully scaled by a joint team from the AJKMF and The North Col.
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Farmers planting rice saplings in paddy fields in Kashmir
Srinagar: With the arrival of sowing season in the valley,...
Wonderfully evocative pictures of Kashmir – III
This is a photogallery of Kashmir in different years of the 19th Century, titled "Wonderfully evocative pictures of Kashmir - III".
Wonderfully evocative pictures of Kashmir – II
Kashmir (Kashmiri: كشهير kaśhīr, Urdu, Shina: کشمیر kaśmīr, कश्मीर, Hindi) is a geographical region in the north-west of the Indian subcontinent.
Wonderfully evocative pictures of Kashmir – I
Kashmir (Kashmiri: كشهير kaśhīr, Ur.du, Shina: کشمیر kaśmīr, कश्मीर,...