J&K
J&K consumers to pay higher power tariffs from September 1
J&K’s revised electricity tariff, including an average 6.83% hike, takes effect September 1, with new domestic rates and ToD billing for eligible consumers.
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Health
J&K MBBS interns continue protest for stipend enhancement
MBBS interns across J&K continued their second-day protest, demanding a ₹30,000 monthly stipend and a time-bound decision on the pending revision.
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Jammu
Chenab River rises in Reasi after four Salal Dam gates opened
Chenab River water level rose in Reasi after four Salal Dam gates were opened to regulate increased inflow amid rainfall in upper catchment areas.
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J&K
J&K to see hot, humid weather with rain, thunderstorms
Jammu and Kashmir may see hot, humid weather with rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday, with warnings of flash floods, mudslides and landslides.
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Kashmir
EOW Kashmir chargesheets Srinagar man in forged land documents case
Crime Branch J&K’s EOW Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against Mushtaq Ahmad Malik over alleged forged documents used for land and building permission
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Kashmir
Wildlife SOS camera study offers new insights into Himalayan brown bears in Kashmir
Wildlife SOS and J&K Wildlife Protection Department used 17 camera traps in Sonamarg to study Himalayan brown bear denning, habitat use and winter behaviour.
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Views
Altaf Bukhari questions J&K Bank lending pattern, recruitment policy and headquarters proposal
Altaf Bukhari has questioned J&K Bank’s lending pattern, recruitment policy, Board representation and reports of shifting its headquarters from Srinagar.
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Kashmir
Sericulture employees allege selective action over unauthorised mulberry tree felling in Kashmir
Sericulture employees in Kashmir allege selective disciplinary action over unauthorised mulberry tree felling and question frequent transfers in the department.
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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.

