India
J&K soldier among two Army personnel missing after training boat capsizes
A J&K soldier is among two 1 Para Special Forces personnel missing after a training boat capsized in the Yamuna near Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana.
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J&K
J&K Bank approves around 1,400 posts for recruitment, MD says
J&K Bank has approved around 1,400 recruitment posts, with hiring focused on J&K domicile candidates and around 40 positions for Ladakh residents.
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Kashmir
Pahalgam faces renewed scrutiny over alleged construction near protected areas
Alleged construction near Mamal in Pahalgam has raised questions over permissions, forest safeguards and enforcement in protected wildlife and forest areas.
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Travel
Jammu Tawi-Srinagar Vande Bharat to get experimental stoppage at Anantnag
The Jammu Tawi-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express is set to get an experimental stop at Anantnag, subject to final date and security clearance.
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Kashmir
Pulwama man killed in road accident in Srinagar
A man from Pulwama was killed in a road accident at Shiraz Chowk in Srinagar on Thursday.
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Kashmir
Tourist succumbs after boulder strikes Innova in Anantnag
A tourist was killed after a boulder struck an Innova carrying six tourists on the Khanbal-Pahalgam Road near Bumzoo Shrine in Anantnag.
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Politics
Omar accuses admin of ‘double standards’ over NC, BJP protests in Srinagar
Omar Abdullah accused the administration of double standards during rival NC and BJP protests in Srinagar, while Mehbooba Mufti and Waheed Para criticised the handling.
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Politics
NC-BJP protest showdown disrupts traffic, pedestrian movement across Srinagar
Rival NC and BJP protests disrupted traffic and civilian movement across Srinagar on Wednesday, with roadblocks, diversions and security restrictions.
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Severe hailstorm damages crops, orchards in parts of Kashmir
A severe hailstorm damaged crops and orchards in parts of Kashmir, with Bandipora, Kupwara and Ganderbal among the affected districts.
Seven IUST scientists feature in World’s Top 2% Scientists list 2026
Seven IUST scientists feature in the 2026 World’s Top 2% Scientists list, raising the university’s representation from six researchers in 2025.
J&K notifies City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 to expand PNG, CNG access
J&K has notified its City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 to expand PNG and CNG access across 20 districts, including industrial and transport networks.
J&K recorded 308 POCSO cases in 2024, NCRB data shows
J&K recorded 308 POCSO cases in 2024, including 228 involving penetrative or aggravated penetrative sexual assault, NCRB data shows.
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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.