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Kashmir News Trust (KNT) is a Kashmir based news agency which covers Kashmir extensively though it doesn't overlook happenings around the world.

Scores of nomads get screened for COVID-19 at Tral, Pulwama

To contain the spread of COVID-19, scores of beneficiaries including nomadic Gujjars, Bakerwals have been tested in Pulwama district so far.

Unknown gunmen shot dead two youth in Anantnag

Some unknown gunmen fired upon two youth in Jablipora Bijbehara area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on late Saturday evening.

River Police rescues man after he jumps into Jehlum

River Police on Friday rescued a man from Srinagar who allegedly tried to commit suicide by jumping into the river Jehlum.

Ensure criteria is before lifting lockdown in Kashmir: DAK

The Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) urged administration to ensure that reopening criteria are met before lifting lockdown in Kashmir.

Two brothers among six booked after recovery of bullets, grenade in Anantnag

Police have booked six persons including two brothers under Unlawful Prevention Activities Act in Kokernag area of Anantnag district.

Perpetual lockdown leaves transgenders to fend for themselves

The COVID-19 pandemic and months of lockdown in the valley have snatched the livelihood of transgenders in Kashmir.

Poppy cultivation over 15 kanals destroyed in Tral villages

Poppy crop spread over 15 kanals of land in south Kashmir was destroyed by the Awantipora Police, Excise and Revenue officials on Monday.

Eviction drive turns violent in Shopian

An eviction drive by Forest Department turned violent after Gujjar community resisted and dozen people sustained injuries in Shopian.

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Satish Mahaldar asks political parties, Aga Ruhullah to back Kashmiri Pandit candidate for Srinagar by-poll

Satish Mahaldar urges NC, PDP, Congress, BJP and other parties to support a credible Kashmiri Pandit candidate in the forthcoming Srinagar Lok Sabha by-election.

CM reportedly offers to resign as NC seeks one year for Cabinet reshuffle

An NC MLA tells KNS that the party sought one year for a Cabinet reshuffle as Omar Abdullah reportedly offered to resign during a meeting with legislators.

NHM sanctions 5% annual increment for eligible contractual employees in J&K

NHM J&K sanctions a 5% annual increment for eligible contractual employees, with benefits effective from April 2026, October 2026 or April 2027.

Two alleged house robberies reported in Tral’s Aaligund

Two alleged robberies in Aaligund village of Tral have raised security concerns, with villagers urging police to identify the masked suspects.

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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.