Kashmir
Forest Department stops construction at Mamal in Pahalgam
The Forest Department has halted construction at Mamal in Pahalgam and sought a report on how work began in the environmentally fragile area.
KNT -
Kashmir
Army says armed militant killed in Budgam exchange of fire
The Army said an armed individual was killed in an exchange of fire during a joint search operation in Ashdar Gali, Budgam. An AK rifle was recovered.
KNT -
Health
J&K medical interns continue strike after stipend talks with Sakina Itoo fail
J&K MBBS and BDS interns will continue their indefinite strike after talks with Health Minister Sakina Itoo failed to yield a written commitment on stipend revision.
KNT -
Ladakh
Kargil-Leh padyatra postponed ahead of MHA talks
The proposed Kargil-Leh Peace and Justice Padyatra has been postponed ahead of September 9 MHA talks, with Sonam Wangchuk warning it may be revived.
KNT -
J&K
223 J&K sportspersons await govt job joining amid dispute over candidate
The joining of 223 J&K sportspersons selected under the sports quota remains uncertain amid a dispute involving an individual candidate from Jammu.
KNT -
Kashmir
Pulwama residents seek action over loudspeaker use by mobile vendors
Pulwama residents have urged authorities to regulate loudspeaker use by mobile vegetable and fruit vendors during early morning hours in residential areas.
KNT -
J&K
J&K high-altitude areas see nearly 1°C warming in two decades: Study
A Scientific Reports study finds nearly 1°C warming in J&K’s high-altitude areas, including Pahalgam and Gulmarg, based on temperature records from 1980-2024.
KNT -
Kashmir
Five Kashmir glacial lakes show very high GLOF susceptibility, study finds
A Journal of Glaciology study identifies five Kashmir glacial lakes with very high GLOF susceptibility, potentially exposing 2,704 buildings and 15 bridges.
KNT -
Latest news
Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.
Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah
Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.
J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister
Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.
Health Insurance and Tax Benefits: A Complete Guide
Section 80D allows an eligible individual to claim a deduction for certain health insurance premiums paid for themselves, their spouse, dependent children, or parents.
Must read
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.
When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure
We often treat accessibility as a feature of a building or website. But access is also a question of responsibility, in case of public service.