Politics
Political Earthquake: Congress gains momentum in J-K with influx of leaders
In a major boost to Congress in Jammu & Kashmir, four former legislators and three district development council members joined the party on Monday in New Delhi.
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J&K
Power Bill Declaration: J-K’s LG targets luxury gadgets, palatial homes for tariff
J&K's Lieutenant Governor announces bold stance on power bills: Aid for the needy, but luxury gadgets and lavish homes to pay as per usage.
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Kashmir
Regular uninterrupted Friday prayers taking place at Jamia Masjid: Police
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday said that regular uninterrupted Friday prayers are taking place at the historic Jamia Masjid every week.
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Health
Hepatitis surge linked to drug abuse and unhygienic dental practices: DAK
On World Hepatitis Day, Doctors Association Kashmir expressed pressing concern over the surge in hepatitis cases which has reached epidemic proportions in Kashmir.
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Jammu
Pahari Tribe’s ST Inclusion: Police foil Gujjar, Bakerwal protestors march to Raj Bhawan
Police detained members of Gujjar and Bakerwal communities as they tried to march towards Raj Bhawan to protest against the inclusion of Pahari tribes in ST list.
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J&K
Startling! 10,000 women missing in J-K from 2019-2021
In a shocking revelation by the Centre, almost 10,000 women have gone missing from J&K from 2019 to 2021.
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Education
DSEK orders blanket ban on corporal punishment in educational institutes
School Education Department on Thursday ordered a blanket ban on corporal punishment and other forms of child abuse in the educational institutes of Kashmir Division.
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Kashmir
Locals and religious leaders unite in historic Muharram procession to condemn Quran burning in Sweden
Amid the historic 8th Muharram procession taken out in Srinagar, locals as well as religious leaders carried along the copies of Quran.
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Latest news
Pulwama Police seize 27 bottles of Codeine-based syrup, arrest one during naka checking
Pulwama Police apprehended a person and recovered 27 bottles of Wecan-D (Codeine) during naka checking at Checkpora Bypass bridge, police said in a press release.
J&K Discoms propose 5% power tariff hike; JERC to take final call
Jammu & Kashmir’s two power distribution utilities—KPDCL and JPDCL—have proposed a five percent hike in electricity tariff across all consumer categories.
Pulwama traders, Municipal Council at loggerheads over sanitation fees and licensing
The increase in sanitation-related charges by the Pulwama Municipal Council has triggered concern among traders and shopkeepers in the town.
CM Omar unveils Kashmir Super League 2026 jersey
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday met a delegation, which apprised him of plans for the upcoming Kashmir Super League 2026 in Srinagar.
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