Kashmir
Dry spell affects saffron cultivation in Kashmir
The dry spell in Kashmir has had a devastating impact on saffron production this year, with yields dropping by 50 to 70 percent compared to previous years.
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Politics
Govt committed to regularise daily wagers, restore SKIMS autonomy: NC leader
Senior National Conference leader Tanvir Sadiq said that the government is committed to regularise all daily wagers and casual labourers in a phased manner.
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Politics
61 people voted in favour of ‘special status’ resolution in Assembly, only 28 opposed: Speaker
J&K Legislative Assembly Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather said that the resolution passed in the maiden Assembly session was forwarded to the concerned quarters for necessary action.
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Politics
Mehbooba calls for review of ‘arbitrary’ dismissals of govt employees since 2019
PDP President, Mehbooba Mufti has written a letter to CM Omar Abdullah, seeking a review of the "arbitrary" dismissal of some government employees since 2019.
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Jammu
Woman, two children charred to death in Kishtwar house fire
A woman and her two children were charred to death after their house was gutted in a fire mishap in Kishtwar district today morning, officials said.
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Kashmir
Two teenagers injured in stabbing incident in Bemina
Two persons were stabbed and injured in a scuffle on Friday evening between two groups at Hamdania Colony area of Bemina area, officials said.
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Politics
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.
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Jammu
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.
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INDIA bloc plans mega Delhi protest on Monday over CEC Gyanesh Kumar
INDIA bloc plans a major Delhi protest on October 12 against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list irregularities, following Saturday’s police crackdown.
Wangchuk warns of fast over Delhi protest detentions; CJP leaders released
Sonam Wangchuk warned of a hunger strike or foot march over Delhi protest detentions. A court later ordered the release of three CJP leaders.
Kashmir sees light rain, Gulmarg snowfall; MeT forecasts fresh wet spell
Kashmir saw light rain and fresh snowfall in Gulmarg as MeT forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds on October 13–14.
Only 16.6% of rural J&K Class 3 children can read Class 2 text: ASER
ASER 2024 found only 16.6% of rural J&K Class 3 children could read Class 2 text. Omar Abdullah called for critical thinking and skills beyond exams.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
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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.