Politics
Congress begins 11-day hunger strike in Srinagar for statehood
The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress party on Saturday launched an 11-day hunger strike in Srinagar to press for the restoration of full statehood to the UT.
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Jammu
Police conduct raids at 26 locations in Kishtwar targeting militants’ network
Police on Saturday carried out a series of searches at 26 locations in Kishtwar district as part of an intensified crackdown on the militant network in the region.
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Kashmir
Two soldiers killed, two injured as Akhal Kulgam gunfight enters ninth day
Two Indian Army personnel were killed as the fierce exchange of fire between militants and security forces continued in the Akhal forest area of Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
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Jammu
Infiltration bid foiled in Poonch, two infiltrators killed: Indian Army
The Indian Army said that it thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch sector, killing two militants in the operation.
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Business & Economy
Mutton dealers’ strike enters day 5 in Kashmir, supply chain paralyzed
The mutton crisis in Kashmir deepened further on Wednesday as the strike by mutton dealers entered its fifth consecutive day, triggering supply shortages across markets.
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Ladakh
Army convoy hit by boulder near Galwan Valley, Lt Colonel, Lance Dafadar killed
In a tragic incident in the high-altitude region of eastern Ladakh, two Indian Army personnel, including a Lieutenant Colonel, lost their lives.
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Jammu
SDM issues public notice in Parvez Ahmed killing case in Jammu
Amid growing demands for transparency and justice in the killing of Parvez Ahmed, the SDM South issued a public notice seeking cooperation from citizens.
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Kashmir
J&K Govt forms panel to resolve livestock transit row with Punjab
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a three-member team of senior officers to engage with the Government of Punjab over the smooth transit of livestock.
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Satish Mahaldar asks political parties, Aga Ruhullah to back Kashmiri Pandit candidate for Srinagar by-poll
Satish Mahaldar urges NC, PDP, Congress, BJP and other parties to support a credible Kashmiri Pandit candidate in the forthcoming Srinagar Lok Sabha by-election.
CM reportedly offers to resign as NC seeks one year for Cabinet reshuffle
An NC MLA tells KNS that the party sought one year for a Cabinet reshuffle as Omar Abdullah reportedly offered to resign during a meeting with legislators.
NHM sanctions 5% annual increment for eligible contractual employees in J&K
NHM J&K sanctions a 5% annual increment for eligible contractual employees, with benefits effective from April 2026, October 2026 or April 2027.
Two alleged house robberies reported in Tral’s Aaligund
Two alleged robberies in Aaligund village of Tral have raised security concerns, with villagers urging police to identify the masked suspects.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.