Education
Govt temporarily restricts Telegram ahead of NEET re-exam, NTA welcomes move
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday welcomed the Government of India's decision to impose temporary restrictions on the Telegram messaging platform.
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Health
Health Ministry amends Drugs Rules, 1945; over-the-counter sale of syrups discontinued to curb misuse
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has made it mandatory for consumers to produce a valid doctor's prescription to purchase all syrups, including cough syrups.
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Religion
First day of Muharram in J&K on Wednesday: Grand Mufti
The month of Muharram-ul-Haram, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year, will commence in Jammu and Kashmir from Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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Health
‘Sitting is the New Smoking’: GMC Srinagar
Warning that prolonged sitting has become a growing public health concern, GMC Srinagar has launched a public awareness campaign.
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Politics
Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma
Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."
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Politics
Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo
Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Religion
Amit Shah directs multi-layered security grid, drones, CCTV deployment for Amarnath Yatra
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting in the national capital to review security preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.
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Politics
CM Omar calls on PM Modi, seeks early restoration of J&K statehood
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday and discussed a range of issues concerning the Union Territory.
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Latest news
Corporate records show continued Russian expansion by business linked to FIDE candidate Rosenstein
Rosenstein is currently competing for the presidency of FIDE. His Russian company, VR Rus LLC, is controlled through Germany-based WR Group Holding GmbH.
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.
AIMSA flags disparity in postgraduate stipends across J&K medical institutions
AIMSA has urged J&K to review disparities in postgraduate stipends between SKIMS and government medical colleges and ensure equitable compensation.
17-year-old case ends with acquittal of four in alleged LeT funding case
A Srinagar Special Court acquitted four accused in a 2009 case linked to alleged Cross-LoC trade and LeT funding, citing major evidentiary gaps.
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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.