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‘Sitting is the New Smoking’: GMC Srinagar

Warning that prolonged sitting has become a growing public health concern, GMC Srinagar has launched a public awareness campaign.

Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma

Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."

Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo

Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.

Amit Shah directs multi-layered security grid, drones, CCTV deployment for Amarnath Yatra

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting in the national capital to review security preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.

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.

Stolen iPhone leads Kathua Police to teen who murdered friend with a cricket bat

In a chilling case of friendship turning fatal over a suspected love rivalry, police in Kathua have arrested a 19‑year‑old youth for the brutal daylight murder of his close friend.

J&K Cabinet greenlights free power scheme under PM Surya Ghar Yojana

The cabinet on Friday discussed the implementation of 200 units of free electricity for AAY families in J&K and also approved the reorganisation of the Jal Shakti Department.

Parched Peaks: 65% rainfall deficit sparks fears for J&K’s agriculture

Jammu and Kashmir has recorded its seventh consecutive winter rainfall deficit, with the December 2025–February 2026 period ending 65 per cent below normal.

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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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India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.

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.