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Omar Abdullah defends J-K’s special status resolution, assures statehood restoration

Jammu and Kashmir UT’s Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the resolution on special status passed by the Legislative Assembly was no compromise.

Suspected militants kill two Village Defense Guards in Kishtwar

Two Village Defense Guards (VDG) were reportedly killed by the militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.

Chaos in Assembly as Waheed Para proposes Article 370 restoration resolution

Chaotic scenes were witnessed in the Legislative Assembly when PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para submitted a resolution seeking the restoration of Article 370 to J&K.

NC leader Rahim Rather elected as Speaker of J-K UT’s first Assembly

Veteran National Conference leader Abdul Rahim Rather was Monday unanimously elected as Speaker of the first Assembly of Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory.

BJP MLAs to elect leader of Legislature Party following Devender Rana’s demise

The Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are all set to elect the Leader of its Legislature Party on Sunday (November 03).

Farooq Abdullah calls for independent probe into surge in gunfights

National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday demanded a probe into the surge in encounters after the government formation in Jammu Kashmir.

Breast cancer cases rise among Kashmiri women, says leading onco-surgeon

Breast cancer has become the leading cancer among women and the primary cause of cancer-related deaths in the reproductive age group, according to doctors.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq calls for ban on betting apps

Kashmir’s chief Muslim cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Friday, called for a blanket ban on online betting apps in the region.

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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.