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DSEJ announces summer break from June 7

The DSEJ on Saturday announced summer vacations for all educational institutes of summer zones areas of the region from June 7 to July 17, 2025.

Five accused convicted, sentenced in microscope purchase scam in SED Jammu

The special ACB convicted five accused in a case related to the purchase of sub-standard microscopes at exorbitant rates by the School Education Department, Jammu.

Centre notifies ESZ around Tral Wildlife Sanctuary

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Tral Wildlife Sanctuary.

NC to lead 4 House Committees, BJP 2

The Speaker of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday constituted nine House Committees, including three financial panels in the J&K Assembly.

In a first, cabinet meets at Pahalgam

In a significant move, J&K cabinet on Tuesday met at the tourist resort of Pahalgam, where 26 tourists lost their lives in a militant attack on April 22.

Hailstorm ravages south Kashmir orchards again; growers demand insurance, compensation

Apple orchards in south Kashmir's Pulwama district have once again been severely affected by a hailstorm, causing losses for local growers.

J&K administration amends Prison Manual 2022

In a significant move, the administration of Jammu & Kashmir has amended the Union Territory’s Prison Manual 2022 to prohibit the caste-based segregation in jails.

Two vital bridges sanctioned under NABARD for Pulwama

In a key initiative, two key bridge projects have been approved for Pulwama district under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) scheme.

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Corporate records show continued Russian expansion by business linked to FIDE candidate Rosenstein

Rosenstein is currently competing for the presidency of FIDE. His Russian company, VR Rus LLC, is controlled through Germany-based WR Group Holding GmbH.

Dal Lake records just eight fish species in six-month survey, study flags decline

A 2026 study found only eight fish species in Dal Lake, down from more than 14 reported earlier, and called for urgent conservation measures.

AIMSA flags disparity in postgraduate stipends across J&K medical institutions

AIMSA has urged J&K to review disparities in postgraduate stipends between SKIMS and government medical colleges and ensure equitable compensation.

17-year-old case ends with acquittal of four in alleged LeT funding case

A Srinagar Special Court acquitted four accused in a 2009 case linked to alleged Cross-LoC trade and LeT funding, citing major evidentiary gaps.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.