Education
Two Wakf-owned universities under government control in J-K
Despite being properties of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, the control of two important universities of J&K is still with the government.
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Kashmir
Srinagar records third highest temperature since 1981
Since 1981, the summer capital Srinagar has witnessed the third highest ever day temperature this summer season.
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Kashmir
HC directs to halt concrete construction in Bangus Valley
A Division Bench of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court have directed the Forest Department to stop the work on the concrete structure at picturesque Bangus Valley.
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Jammu
Over 1460 kanals of Wakf land encroached in Jammu, reveals RTI data
Over 1460 kanals of Wakf land have been encroached on by the general public in the Jammu region, reveals data procured under the Right to Information Act (RTI).
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J&K
25 dead in July amid gunfights and militant attacks in J-K
Twenty-five casualties have been reported in the ongoing month of July in eight gunfights and five militant attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Media Watch
Jammu newspaper owner granted bail after arrest for circulating secret ‘security withdrawal list’
The owner of a newspaper, arrested for allegedly circulating a secret ‘security withdrawal list’ in Jammu and Kashmir has got bail from the court of law.
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Interviews
PDP leaders pressured Mehbooba Mufti to form alliance with BJP in 2016: Khursheed Aalam
Mehbooba Mufti was forced by the then People's Democratic Party (PDP) leaders to ally with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to form the government in 2016.
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Kashmir
Policeman succumbs to injuries after Qazigund accident
A policeman, who was injured in a road accident and was battling for life in a Srinagar hospital, succumbed to his injuries on Monday morning.
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Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods
Multiple cloudbursts triggered by intense rainfall struck different parts of Kashmir on Monday, causing flash floods that damaged roads, bridges and residential houses.
Heavy rains halt traffic on NH-44 in Udhampur
Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended from both ends on Monday evening following heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions.
Kulgam teacher receives President’s invite for outstanding contribution to school education
Waseem Ahmed Lone, a government school teacher from south Kashmir's Kulgam district, has been invited by President Droupadi Murmu.
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