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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.

Amid COVID-19 threat, burglars steal chest at deserted Tral shrine

TRAL — Amid coronavirus crisis, burglars stole a cash filled chest of a shrine in Tral town of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.Police sources said...

Police seize 4 Sumo vehicles for ferrying passengers

ANANTNAG — In a bid to discourage those who violate rules of social distancing and flout government orders, police on Thursday seized 4 Sumo...

COVID-19: Second patient also tests negative in Kashmir

SRINAGAR — The test report of first patient admitted in Chest Disease Hospital Srinagar for COVID-19 has been found negative.The patient (name withheld) was...

Gunmen shoot dead two civilians in Kulgam

KULGAM — Unknown gunmen struck in southern district of Kulgam, killing two persons including a retired government employee.Sources said that unknown gunmen fired upon...

COVID-19: Just 180 ventilators in hospitals of J&K

SRINAGAR — With coronavirus wrecking havoc across the globe, Jammu and Kashmir hospitals are ill-equipped to deal with the crisis.The deadly virus has infected...

COVID-19: Div Com visits Pulwama, takes stock of control measures

PULWAMA — Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole today visited Pulwama district to review the measures being taken by the district administration for prevention and...

Trio slips to death after taking hilly route to reach home

SRINAGAR — A couple of persons reportedly slipped to death after trying to reach their homes through hilly route via Halasdar to Hinjhal.Sources said...

How the chain of COVID-19 strengthens day by day in Kashmir

SRINAGAR — On 24 March, members of a Tablighi Jamaat organized a religious event at Shaheed-e-Millat Masjid here in Eidgah area of Srinagar. A...

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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.