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Kashmir fruit growers seek MPs’ intervention over NH-44 delays

Valley fruit growers have appealed to Members of Parliament from J&K to take up the issue of frequent disruptions on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44).

J&K Govt sacks PDD employee over LeT ties

The J&K Government has dismissed a lineman of the PDD from service over his involvement in terrorism and anti-national activities in south Kashmir's Anantnag district.

NIA attaches two properties of key terror accused in Baramulla

The NIA attached two properties of a key accused in a Pakistan-backed terror conspiracy case linked with the terror outfits Hizbul Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Toiba.

Official figures expose ‘deficient’ gross enrolment ratio for girls in J&K schools

With a Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of 46.6 percent for female students at the senior secondary level, Jammu and Kashmir finds itself mired in the ‘deficient category’.

Ahead of Amarnath Yatra, security beefed up across J&K

Authorities have beefed up security across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, with multi-layered arrangements.

Govt temporarily restricts Telegram ahead of NEET re-exam, NTA welcomes move

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday welcomed the Government of India's decision to impose temporary restrictions on the Telegram messaging platform.

Health Ministry amends Drugs Rules, 1945; over-the-counter sale of syrups discontinued to curb misuse

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has made it mandatory for consumers to produce a valid doctor's prescription to purchase all syrups, including cough syrups.

First day of Muharram in J&K on Wednesday: Grand Mufti

The month of Muharram-ul-Haram, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year, will commence in Jammu and Kashmir from Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

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Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods

Multiple cloudbursts triggered by intense rainfall struck different parts of Kashmir on Monday, causing flash floods that damaged roads, bridges and residential houses.

Heavy rains halt traffic on NH-44 in Udhampur

Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended from both ends on Monday evening following heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions.

Cloudbursts, landslides possible as rain set to lash J&K

Rain and thundershowers are likely to affect many parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next 12 hours, with the Jammu region expected to witness the maximum impact.

Omar Abdullah praises MMA star Owais Yaqoob for Bulgaria win

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has congratulated Jammu & Kashmir’s MMA fighter Owais Yaqoob on his remarkable victory at BRAVE CF 107 held in Bulgaria.

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When a Black Hole Whispers to the World’s Thinnest Material

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