Kashmir
Laughter King of Kashmir, ‘Bashir Kotur’ falls silent
Renowned Kashmiri comedian, Bashir Ahmad Bhat, known as Bashir Kotur, a beloved figure in Kashmir's entertainment scene, passed away at his residence in Chadoora Budgam.
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Jammu
Thar SUV involved in attempt to murder case seized: Police
Jammu Police seized a Mahindra Thar, involved in an attempt to murder case in Gandhi Nagar area of Jammu, while a massive manhunt was launched to nab the accused driver.
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Jammu
LG hands over appointment letters to 80 NoKs of militancy victims in Jammu
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday handed over the appointment letters to 80 Next of Kin (NoKs) of militancy victims, at Jammu.
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Kashmir
Shukroo — Shopian’s untapped beauty craves govt attention
Hidden in the heart of south Kashmir’s Keller village in Shopian district lies Shukroo — a breathtaking, lesser-known gem surrounded by lush green forests.
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Education
Public outcry forces SED to partially reverse Dy CEO Office relocation in Shopian
In response to massive public outrage in Shopian, the Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department (SED) has partially modified its earlier controversial order.
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Religion
Hajj 2026: One week left, J&K Hajj applications far below mark
With just a week left before the deadline for Hajj 2026 applications, J&K has so far received only 28.42% of its expected applications, an official said on Thursday.
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Religion
9 foreigners undertake Amarnath Yatra
Nine foreign nationals from six countries have undertaken the annual Amarnath Yatra this year, reveal the figures available with the news agency KNO.
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Business & Economy
India-UK trade pact likely to boost Kashmir’s handicrafts, artisan exports
While the India-UK Trade Agreement (CETA) does not mention Kashmir, stakeholders in traditional handicraft sector believe the deal could bring new global opportunities.
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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.