J&K
Only 42% of J&K’s net sown area under irrigation in 2023-24
Only 42% of J&K’s net sown area was under irrigation in 2023-24, leaving nearly 58% dependent on rainfall and seasonal water availability.
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Kashmir
Man injured in bear attack in Pulwama’s Tral
A man was injured in a bear attack in Nagbal village of Tral, Pulwama, on Monday morning. Wildlife officials sent a team to the area.
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Kashmir
Special NIA Court acquits man in 2022 Ganderbal grenade case
A Special NIA Court acquitted Asif Bashir Khan in a 2022 Ganderbal grenade case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
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J&K
J&K notifies Common Duct Policy 2026 to curb repeated road excavation for utilities
J&K has notified the Common Duct Policy 2026, mandating shared underground utility corridors to reduce repeated road excavation for utility networks.
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India
Supreme Court declines interim suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, seeks Centre, ECI response
Supreme Court declined to suspend CEC Gyanesh Kumar and sought Centre and ECI responses on a plea alleging unilateral decisions on electoral matters.
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Jammu
Jammu lawyers oppose amended motor vehicle challan mechanism
Lawyers in Jammu have opposed amended motor vehicle challan rules, citing executive adjudication of disputes and a 50% pre-deposit before court.
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Kashmir
Municipal Council Pulwama launches special stray dog vaccination drive
Pulwama Municipal Council has launched a stray dog vaccination drive across the town to reduce rabies risk and promote humane population management.
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Kashmir
Shopian man booked for alleged social media impersonation of officials
Police in Shopian registered FIR 207/2026 against a man accused of impersonating government officials on social media and committing fraud.
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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.
J&K agriculture graduates continue protest over recruitment policies
Agriculture graduates in J&K continued their 17-day protest, seeking repeal of SRO-433 and SRO-442 and regular recruitment to technical posts.
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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.