KNT

Several fruit-bearing apple trees were allegedly felled in Kiloora, Shopian, causing losses to a family that has sought an investigation and legal action.

Pahalgam NC MLA Altaf Kaloo has been booked over an alleged altercation with a policeman. The legislator denies the allegations and seeks an inquiry.

Srinagar Police arrested eight people in an alleged narcotics and arms syndicate case, seizing drugs, a pistol, ₹85.76 lakh, gold and other assets.

J&K Govt says Shukadi, Nilgrath and Sarbal fall under SDA jurisdiction, while private landowners retain rights subject to the Master Plan and legal norms.

DSEK has directed Kashmir schools to conduct Classes up to 8 assessments and annual exams strictly under the approved academic planner and government framework.

J&K government told the Assembly there is no proposal to raise the monthly honorarium of Lumberdars and Chowkidars, fixed at ₹1,501 and ₹1,500 since 2016.

10 houses and cowsheds were gutted in an overnight fire in Mungli village of Kishtwar’s Warwan area; no casualties were reported.

J&K Assembly withdrew three Bills on ministers’ and legislators’ salaries and pensions after BJP objections, amid a fresh row over bureaucratic intervention.