J&K
PHE owes ₹1,476 crore in power dues, tops J&K defaulters
Government data shows PHE owes ₹1,476.11 crore in unpaid power bills, the highest among J&K departments, with total dues at ₹4,385.30 crore.
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J&K
J&K daily-wagers forum announces Assembly gherao over regularisation
JKCDF announces a J&K Assembly gherao on Monday, with president Sajad Parray demanding regularisation of over 60,000 casual and daily-rated workers.
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Kashmir
Man dies after electric shock at home in Keegam
A 40-year-old man died after suffering an electric shock at his home in Keegam, Pulwama, and was declared dead on arrival at DH Pulwama.
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Media Watch
No applications received under Journalist Welfare Scheme 2023: J&K Govt
J&K government told the Assembly that no application has been received under JWS-2023, which offers financial aid to eligible journalists in extreme hardship.
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Politics
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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Kashmir
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.
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J&K
Kashmir Valley faces serious earthquake risk, two 2026 studies warn
Two 2026 peer-reviewed studies highlight Kashmir’s earthquake risk from active faults, tectonic strain, liquefaction-prone soils and vulnerable buildings.
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Religion
MMU resolves coordinated Friday sermons, district meetings on social issues
MMU J&K plans coordinated Friday sermons and regular district meetings to address drug abuse, suicides, youth distress and environmental concerns.
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Jammu Court grants interim bail to man accused of assaulting mother, attempted rape
Fast Track Court Jammu grants interim bail to Satnam Singh in a case involving allegations of assault and attempted rape, imposing strict safeguards.
Over 10,000 Diyas illuminate Srinagar’s Lal Chowk during Diwali celebrations
More than 10,000 diyas illuminated Srinagar's Lal Chowk as hundreds from different communities gathered around Ghanta Ghar to celebrate Diwali.
Pulwama Police apprehend man with suspected Charas near Tenghar bridge
Pulwama Police apprehend Farzan Ahmad Dar near Tenghar Bridge with suspected Charas and register an FIR under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act.
Aga Ruhullah says NC chose his resignation over addressing public concerns
Former Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah says NC chose his resignation over addressing public concerns, alleges failure to fulfil political commitments and hints at a new way forward.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.