Kashmir
Shukroo — Shopian’s untapped beauty craves govt attention
Hidden in the heart of south Kashmir’s Keller village in Shopian district lies Shukroo — a breathtaking, lesser-known gem surrounded by lush green forests.
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Education
Public outcry forces SED to partially reverse Dy CEO Office relocation in Shopian
In response to massive public outrage in Shopian, the Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department (SED) has partially modified its earlier controversial order.
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Religion
Hajj 2026: One week left, J&K Hajj applications far below mark
With just a week left before the deadline for Hajj 2026 applications, J&K has so far received only 28.42% of its expected applications, an official said on Thursday.
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Religion
9 foreigners undertake Amarnath Yatra
Nine foreign nationals from six countries have undertaken the annual Amarnath Yatra this year, reveal the figures available with the news agency KNO.
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Business & Economy
India-UK trade pact likely to boost Kashmir’s handicrafts, artisan exports
While the India-UK Trade Agreement (CETA) does not mention Kashmir, stakeholders in traditional handicraft sector believe the deal could bring new global opportunities.
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Politics
MHA notifies resignation of Vice Prez Jagdeep Dhankhar
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President of India.
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Health
Protest at SMHS Hospital as attendant assaults doctor after patient’s death
Tensions ran high at Srinagar’s SMHS Hospital on Wednesday after a shocking incident in which a young resident doctor from Uttar Pradesh was assaulted by an attendant.
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J&K
CAT stays mandatory Urdu clause for Naib Tehsildar posts
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) on Monday stayed the enforcement of a key provision in the Jammu & Kashmir Revenue (Subordinate) Service Recruitment Rules.
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Latest news
Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods
Multiple cloudbursts triggered by intense rainfall struck different parts of Kashmir on Monday, causing flash floods that damaged roads, bridges and residential houses.
Heavy rains halt traffic on NH-44 in Udhampur
Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended from both ends on Monday evening following heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions.
Cloudbursts, landslides possible as rain set to lash J&K
Rain and thundershowers are likely to affect many parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next 12 hours, with the Jammu region expected to witness the maximum impact.
Omar Abdullah praises MMA star Owais Yaqoob for Bulgaria win
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has congratulated Jammu & Kashmir’s MMA fighter Owais Yaqoob on his remarkable victory at BRAVE CF 107 held in Bulgaria.
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