Politics
Sakina Itoo criticises anti-drug demolition drives, calls for focus on rehabilitation
Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday criticised the demolition of houses allegedly linked to drug peddlers, saying such actions were “wrong”.
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J&K
Centre authorizes J&K LG to exercise key telecommunication powers
The Central Government has authorized Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to exercise key powers related to telecommunications services.
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Politics
BJP deliberately delaying statehood: CM Omar Abdullah
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday accused the BJP of trying to weaken the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir through delay in restoration of statehood.
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Education
BGSBU grapples with academic slump, unpaid salaries and stalled promotions
Growing concern is emerging at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) as academic community allege varsity is experiencing administrative and academic decline.
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Jammu
Three wanted gangsters arrested by J&K Police in Kathua
Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested three alleged gangsters wanted by Delhi Police during an operation in Lakhanpur area of Kathua district, officials said.
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Kashmir
Gusty winds, hail likely in Kashmir over next 5 days
Parts of J&K are expected to witness thundershowers, hailstorms, and gusty winds beginning Friday afternoon, with the Kashmir region likely to see the most activity.
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Kashmir
LG Sinha chairs high-level security review; Orders heightened alert across Kashmir
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of senior police and civil administration officials at the Police Control Room in Kashmir.
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Education
Schools, colleges to remain closed in Kashmir until March 7
All schools and colleges across the Kashmir Division will remain closed till March 7, 2026, Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Tuesday.
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Kashmiri Pandit activist says comedy roast ‘cannot erase history’ after Samay Raina controversy
Kashmiri Pandit activist Satish Mahaldar responds to a viral Samay Raina roast, saying jokes about displacement "cannot erase our history."
Raksha Bandhan celebrated across Kashmir; devotees throng Shankaracharya Temple
Raksha Bandhan was celebrated across the Kashmir Valley on Friday, with devotees, including visiting tourists, offering prayers at Srinagar's Shankaracharya Temple.
Ruhullah’s letter to Farooq Abdullah reaffirms resignation, demands accountability
NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has written a three-page letter to Farooq Abdullah reaffirming his resignation plan while questioning the party's Article 370 stance.
Mirwaiz warns J&K faces Nepal-like flood risk, urges ecology protection
Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir has cited the Nepal floods as a warning for Jammu and Kashmir, criticizing unchecked development and citing Dal Lake's decline as an example.
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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
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Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
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