J&K
PHE owes ₹1,476 crore in power dues, tops J&K defaulters
Government data shows PHE owes ₹1,476.11 crore in unpaid power bills, the highest among J&K departments, with total dues at ₹4,385.30 crore.
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J&K
J&K daily-wagers forum announces Assembly gherao over regularisation
JKCDF announces a J&K Assembly gherao on Monday, with president Sajad Parray demanding regularisation of over 60,000 casual and daily-rated workers.
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Kashmir
Man dies after electric shock at home in Keegam
A 40-year-old man died after suffering an electric shock at his home in Keegam, Pulwama, and was declared dead on arrival at DH Pulwama.
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Media Watch
No applications received under Journalist Welfare Scheme 2023: J&K Govt
J&K government told the Assembly that no application has been received under JWS-2023, which offers financial aid to eligible journalists in extreme hardship.
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Politics
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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Kashmir
Dal Lake records just eight fish species in six-month survey, study flags decline
A 2026 study found only eight fish species in Dal Lake, down from more than 14 reported earlier, and called for urgent conservation measures.
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J&K
Kashmir Valley faces serious earthquake risk, two 2026 studies warn
Two 2026 peer-reviewed studies highlight Kashmir’s earthquake risk from active faults, tectonic strain, liquefaction-prone soils and vulnerable buildings.
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Religion
MMU resolves coordinated Friday sermons, district meetings on social issues
MMU J&K plans coordinated Friday sermons and regular district meetings to address drug abuse, suicides, youth distress and environmental concerns.
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100 IPS, JKPS officers transferred in major J&K Police reshuffle
J&K transferred 100 IPS and JKPS officers in a major police reshuffle, changing key postings in CID, traffic, district policing and armed police.
After nearly 20 years, Dogripora, Reshipora residents still await Jhelum bridges
Residents of Dogripora and Reshipora in Pulwama still await two Jhelum bridges after nearly 20 years, relying on boats to cross the river.
24-hour mobile internet shutdown in Delhi ahead of CJP protest
Delhi will suspend mobile internet for 24 hours ahead of the October 10 CJP protest as the Supreme Court directs authorities to regulate Metro and train services.
Omar joins INDIA bloc delegation to President; NC condemns restrictions ahead of Delhi protest
Omar Abdullah joined INDIA bloc leaders seeking the CEC's removal, while the National Conference criticised reported detentions and restrictions ahead of Delhi's October 10 protest.
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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.