Jammu
Three wanted gangsters arrested by J&K Police in Kathua
Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested three alleged gangsters wanted by Delhi Police during an operation in Lakhanpur area of Kathua district, officials said.
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Kashmir
Gusty winds, hail likely in Kashmir over next 5 days
Parts of J&K are expected to witness thundershowers, hailstorms, and gusty winds beginning Friday afternoon, with the Kashmir region likely to see the most activity.
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Kashmir
LG Sinha chairs high-level security review; Orders heightened alert across Kashmir
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of senior police and civil administration officials at the Police Control Room in Kashmir.
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Education
Schools, colleges to remain closed in Kashmir until March 7
All schools and colleges across the Kashmir Division will remain closed till March 7, 2026, Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Tuesday.
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J&K
J&K Govt to launch online notary portal for streamlined services
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has initiated the process for launching an online notary portal and has directed the constitution of dedicated inspection teams.
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World
Middle East escalation forces relocation of Indian nationals from Iranian capital
The Embassy of India in Tehran has relocated most Indian students from Tehran city to safer locations outside the capital amid heightened risk perception in the Iranian capital.
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Kashmir
Kashmir internet curbs likely to persist until Wednesday evening review
Mobile data restrictions and suspension of certain telecom services in the Kashmir Valley are likely to remain in place till Wednesday evening.
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Education
CBSE exam calendar derailed by regional security crisis in West Asia
The CBSE has postponed the Class X and Class XII board examinations scheduled for March 5 and March 6, 2026, in select Middle East countries.
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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
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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.