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Waheed Para urges government to ensure fair elections in Kashmir

Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on Saturday said that the BJP-led government at the Centre should not repeat the 1987 rigged election, saying it will have disastrous consequences.

Basantgarh Encounter: Suspect arrested for providing logistic support to militants

After hectic efforts to trace militants involved in the exchange of firing at Basantgarh area of Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested one suspect.

ECI SOPs mandate curbs under section 114 for last 72, 48 hours: DC Pulwama

Deputy Commissioner Pulwama said that restrictions imposed under section 144 in the district have been mandated under the Election Commission of India’s specific SOPs.

66-day hunger strike for Ladakh’s statehood ends

After a marathon 66-day hunger strike demanding statehood and constitutional protection for Ladakh, environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk announced the end of the strike.

First batch of 644 Hajj pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia

Amidst the emotions and joys, the first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir left for Saudi Arabia on Thursday to perform the pilgrimage this year.

Third militant killed in Kulgam gunfight, say officials

A third militant was killed in a gunfight that resumed after a lull of over 24 hours in Redwani area of Kulgam, officials said on Wednesday.

2 missing, 7 rescued as boat capsizes in Jhelum at Awantipora

A boat carrying nine labourers capsized in river Jhelum at Hatiwara area of Awantipora in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district following which seven persons were rescued.

Top Lashkar commander among two militants killed in Kulgam: Police

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir zone, V K Bhirdi said the top Lashkar-e-Toiba (TRF) commander Basit Dar and a hybrid militant-cum-OGW were killed in an encounter.

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J&K MBBS interns continue protest for stipend enhancement

MBBS interns across J&K continued their second-day protest, demanding a ₹30,000 monthly stipend and a time-bound decision on the pending revision.

Chenab River rises in Reasi after four Salal Dam gates opened

Chenab River water level rose in Reasi after four Salal Dam gates were opened to regulate increased inflow amid rainfall in upper catchment areas.

J&K to see hot, humid weather with rain, thunderstorms

Jammu and Kashmir may see hot, humid weather with rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday, with warnings of flash floods, mudslides and landslides.

EOW Kashmir chargesheets Srinagar man in forged land documents case

Crime Branch J&K’s EOW Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against Mushtaq Ahmad Malik over alleged forged documents used for land and building permission

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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

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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.