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Jammu and Kashmir welcomes first batch of Hajj pilgrims home

As the annual Hajj pilgrimage concluded earlier this week, the first batch of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir landed at Srinagar International Airport on Saturday evening.

Gunfight erupts on LoC as militants engage security forces in Baramulla

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Uri sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla district, officials said here.

Kashmir’s chief cleric advocates dialogue for conflict resolution

Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday advocated dialogue for the resolution of issues, stating that no issue can be resolved through force.

ECI orders special summary revision of electoral rolls in J-K, sets stage for assembly polls

Setting the stage for holding assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir, the Election Commission of India ordered a special summary revision of electoral rolls in the UT.

J-K withdraws 6000 govt job posts, delaying recruitment amid new reservation rules

The government has withdrawn approximately 6,000 posts that were referred to the Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) for recruitment.

J-K prepares for first assembly elections since Article 370 abrogation

The administrative preparations for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir have intensified for the first time since the abrogation of Article 370.

Kashmir consumes Rs 72 crore worth of mutton during Eid-ul-Adha

On this Eid-ul-Adha, the people across Kashmir have consumed mutton worth Rs 72 crore with the concerned dealers informing that 400 trucks with livestock reached here.

Heat stroke claims lives of 10 Kashmiri pilgrims during Hajj 2024 in Saudi Arabia

As the Hajj 2024 pilgrimage concluded, 10 Kashmiri pilgrims including a husband-wife duo have died due to 'heat stroke' in Arafat and Muzdalifa in Saudi Arabia.

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Wildlife SOS camera study offers new insights into Himalayan brown bears in Kashmir

Wildlife SOS and J&K Wildlife Protection Department used 17 camera traps in Sonamarg to study Himalayan brown bear denning, habitat use and winter behaviour.

Altaf Bukhari questions J&K Bank lending pattern, recruitment policy and headquarters proposal

Altaf Bukhari has questioned J&K Bank’s lending pattern, recruitment policy, Board representation and reports of shifting its headquarters from Srinagar.

Sericulture employees allege selective action over unauthorised mulberry tree felling in Kashmir

Sericulture employees in Kashmir allege selective disciplinary action over unauthorised mulberry tree felling and question frequent transfers in the department.

MBBS, BDS interns protest across J&K medical colleges, demand ₹30,000 stipend

MBBS and BDS interns protested across J&K medical colleges demanding a ₹30,000 stipend; Health Minister Sakina Itoo says the proposal is under Finance Department review.

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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.

Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream

The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.