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COVID-19: Toll 33 in J&K as two patients from north Kashmir test positive posthumously

A day after their death, two patients from northern districts of Kashmir were tested positive for deadly Coronavirus, taking the overall death toll due to the virus in Jammu and Kashmir to 33.

Militant killed as gunfight breaks out in Tral

A militant has been killed during an exchange of fire in an ongoing encounter at Saimoh in Tral belt of south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday morning.

Six political leaders set to be released soon

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir may release six political leaders who are detained under the Public Safety Act, sources disclosed.

Man arrested with pistol, brown sugar in Kupwara

Government forces on Sunday arrested a man from Armohi area of Karnah in north Kashmir's Kupwara district and recovered a pistol and brown sugar from his house.

Internet restored as militants escape in Anantnag

Militants on Sunday managed to escape after engaging government forces in a brief gunfight in Poshkreeri area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district.

Gunfight rages in Poshkreeri Anantnag

A gunfight broke out between militants and the government forces in Poshkreeri area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Sunday morning.

COVID-19: Lockdown extended till June 30 in India

The Government of India on Saturday extended COVID-19 lockdown till June 30th while issuing new guidelines for lockdown 5.0 with phased re-opening of all activities outside the containment zones across the country.

Man found hanging from tree in Kulgam

A man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree at Nipora area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday morning.

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J&K issues revised ex-gratia relief rules, death compensation up to ₹25 lakh

J&K's General Administration Department has notified revised ex-gratia relief guidelines under the SRE scheme, with compensation ranging from ₹500 to ₹25 lakh.

J&K submits proposal to NMC for over 300 additional PG medical seats

J&K has proposed over 300 additional postgraduate medical seats to the NMC; 120 seats already created this year and 286 PG students training at new colleges.

IUST, SKIMS hold joint awareness programme on PCOS/PMOS

IUST partnered with SKIMS Soura and SKIMS MCH Bemina for an awareness and screening programme on PCOS/PMOS, featuring expert talks and a student screening session.

BJP leader Showkat Gayoor booked over alleged extortion in Pulwama

An FIR has been registered against Showkat Gayoor in Pulwama over allegations of extortion, threats and obstruction linked to a soil extraction project for a Gurudwara.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

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.