Politics
Local Bodies Polls: J-K Govt constitutes 3-member panel for reservation of OBCs in Panchayats, ULBs
J&K Govt appointed Justice (Retd.) Janak Raj Kotwal as the head of a panel set up last month for the reservation of other backward classes (OBCs) in local bodies.
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Kashmir
Four killed in mysterious explosion in scrap truck in Sopore
A tragic explosion in Sopore town in Kashmir’s Baramulla district has resulted in the death of four people while they were unloading scrap from a truck from Ladakh.
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Politics
Opposition leaders’ meeting postponed after Farooq Abdullah declines attendance
The Opposition party leaders meeting, which was slated to be held on August 7, has been postponed.
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Health
Over 200 infected in Pulwama gastroenteritis outbreak
After southern Kashmir's Anantnag and Kulgam districts, cases of gastroenteritis have been reported at Hariparigam area of Awantipora in Pulwama district.
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Kashmir
Soldier, intruder killed in Pakistani BAT attack along LoC
A soldier and an intruder were killed, while four other soldiers were injured in a Pakistani Border Action Team attack in the Macchil sector along the Line of Control.
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Kashmir
Kashmir fruit growers concerned as dry spell and heatwave threaten horticulture
The ongoing dry spell and heatwave in Kashmir have left fruit growers deeply concerned, who fear severe impacts on the region's horticulture sector.
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J&K
J-K to install rooftop solar power plants on 40,000 buildings by 2025
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has initiated multiple projects to install rooftop solar power plants in over 40,000 buildings in the Union territory.
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Jammu
Security forces intensify surveillance in Jammu amid rising militancy
Since militant activities are on the rise in Jammu region, security forces have increased surveillance by raising checkpoints in different pockets of militancy-hit areas.
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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
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