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J-K Govt earns Rs 544 crore from land registrations in 2022-23

Land revenues have seen a remarkable rise from Rs 291 crore in the fiscal year 2019-20 to an impressive Rs 544 crore in 2022-23, following integration with the NGDRS.

Jammu comes to standstill on the strike call of transporters

Since the transporters’ association had given a call for a strike, the city came to a complete standstill as no commercial vehicle was plying on the road anywhere.

Drug smuggler sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in Pulwama

Pulwama district court on Tuesday handed down a stringent punishment to a notorious drug smuggler, Abdul Hamid Bhat, a resident of Lelhar Kakapora.

Candidates anguished as JKPSC ‘fails’ to forward list of selected APs to JKHED

The selection list of Associate Professors (APs), declared in November last year by the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC), is yet to be forwarded.

Basant Rath to campaign for Congress, PDP and NC candidates

Basant Rath has once again made headlines, this time by announcing his intention to campaign for joint candidates of Congress, PDP, and National Conference.

ECI allots ‘Bucket’ symbol to DPAP for Lok Sabha polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has allotted 'Bucket' as the symbol to Ghulam Nabi Azad-led Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) for the Lok Sabha polls.

Absconders arrested in Awantipora, says J&K Police

Jammu and Kashmir Police in Awantipora area on Friday were said to have arrested absconders who were evading their arrest for a long time.

Ancient leech therapy still popular in Kashmir

Many people in the Kashmir Valley still resort to leeches to suck their blood in hopes of curing everything – from swollen joints and headaches to frostbite and acne.

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NC using statehood issue to divert attention from pressing concerns: Sunil Sharma

BJP leader Sunil Sharma accused the NC of diverting attention with its statehood protest, saying the BJP’s September 2 agitation will focus on jobs.

NC to gherao BJP offices in J&K over statehood, other demands

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference will hold peaceful gherao demonstrations at BJP headquarters in Srinagar and Jammu over statehood and other demands.

Iltija Mufti backs J&K MBBS, BDS interns’ demand for ₹30,000 stipend

PDP leader Iltija Mufti backed protesting MBBS and BDS interns in J&K, supporting their demand to raise the monthly stipend from ₹12,300 to ₹30,000.

J&K consumers to pay higher power tariffs from September 1

J&K’s revised electricity tariff, including an average 6.83% hike, takes effect September 1, with new domestic rates and ToD billing for eligible consumers.

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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.