Kashmir
Dry Spell: Leaf miners, red mites wreak havoc on Kashmir’s apple orchards
Amid the ongoing dry spell, apple growers in Kashmir are deeply concerned as a leaf miner pest continues to infect their orchards for the fourth consecutive year.
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Travel
Z-Morh Tunnel to open for public by September 15 with no toll fees
The much-awaited 6.5-kilometre Z-Morh tunnel, a crucial infrastructure project, is expected to open for transportation by September 15 this year.
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Health
J-K gets best emerging State/UT award in organ donation
On the occasion of the 14th Indian Organ Donation Day, Jammu & Kashmir was awarded the best emerging State/UT in organ donation and transplantation.
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J&K
J&K Govt sacks six employees for involvement in anti-national activities
The Jammu & Kashmir administration on Saturday dismissed six employees, including five policemen, for their involvement in anti-national activities.
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Politics
J&K Assembly Polls: ECI to visit J&K on August 8
In a significant development, a high-level team of the Election Commission of India (ECI) is arriving in Jammu & Kashmir on a three-day visit from August 8.
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Art & Culture
LG Manoj Sinha unveils new J&K Film Policy 2024
J&K’s LG Manoj Sinha Thursday said that the administration led by him was working on a model to build better film-shooting on the lines of European countries.
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Art & Culture
Srinagar officially designated as ‘World Craft City’ by World Craft Council
The World Crafts Council International (WCC) on Wednesday officially designated Srinagar as a ‘World Craft City’ during a ceremony here.
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Business & Economy
J&K Bank’s UPI services down, customers aghast
Jammu & Kashmir Bank has come under criticism from its customers as its UPI servers have been down since Monday, causing widespread inconvenience to users.
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Latest news
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
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.