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Kashmir News Service (KNS) is the first online news organization in Jammu and Kashmir. Founded in January 2002, it has emerged as one of the premier and credible bi-lingual news agency in the State.

FDA seals ‘ICY Wave’ water unit in Pulwama over invalid FSSAI license

FDA J&K has sealed a Pulwama-based water packaging unit, M/S Swat Industries, after finding it operated the "ICY Wave" brand without a valid FSSAI license.

J&K Assembly to debate statehood resolution amid BJP-NC standoff

The J&K Assembly is set to debate Omar Abdullah's statehood resolution Monday after BJP objections over references to the 2000 autonomy resolution disrupted Friday's session.

No timeline for J&K Panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly

J&K government told the Assembly that no specific timeline is available for Panchayat polls as electoral-roll, delimitation and reservation work continues.

J&K approves free LPG scheme for AAY families, six refills annually

J&K has approved a four-year free LPG scheme for eligible AAY households, providing six domestic cylinder refills annually through verified beneficiaries.

J&K floods damage 24,000+ houses, 5,300 roads and 1.06 lakh hectares

J&K government says floods and cloudbursts damaged over 24,000 houses, 5,300 roads and affected 1.06 lakh hectares of crops in 2025-27.

480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.

J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers

J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.

Union Cabinet raises EPFO mandatory wage ceiling to ₹25,000

The Union Cabinet approved raising the EPFO mandatory wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, expected to cover over 51 lakh more employees.

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INDIA bloc to hold ‘Save Democracy’ march in Jammu over SIR, voter rights

INDIA bloc leaders met in Jammu to discuss action over concerns about the Election Commission and demands concerning CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

How to Choose the Right Medical Sum Insured Based on Your Destination Country

Planning a trip abroad? Learn how to choose the right medical sum insured for your travel insurance based on destination healthcare costs, age, and trip length.

Shopian man booked for alleged social media impersonation of officials

Police in Shopian registered FIR 207/2026 against a man accused of impersonating government officials on social media and committing fraud.

JERC authorises J&K, Ladakh power officers to disconnect supply in theft cases

JERC has authorised designated J&K and Ladakh power officers to disconnect supply on detection of electricity theft, subject to statutory safeguards.

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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.