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J&K bureaucrats seek to block statehood resolution, triggering Assembly row
J&K Chief Secretary and Law Secretary sought to block the statehood resolution citing sub judice concerns, prompting objections from Omar Abdullah.
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Man dies after falling from walnut tree in Shopian
Muhammad Rafiq Sheikh died after reportedly falling from a walnut tree in Kazapathri, Shopian, and succumbing to injuries at SMHS Hospital Srinagar.
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Kashmir
Woman dies after scuffle with daughter-in-law in Kangan
A woman died after reportedly falling unconscious during a scuffle with her daughter-in-law in Kangan, Ganderbal, with police investigating the incident.
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BJP submits notice to remove J&K Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather
BJP MLA R.S. Pathania told the J&K Assembly that the party has submitted a notice seeking removal of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather during the ongoing sixth session.
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J&K
631 non-residents bought 386 kanals in J&K since 2019, Assembly told
Assembly data shows 631 non-residents bought 386 kanals in J&K since 2019 for ₹129.97 crore, while a ₹421.75 crore Sangarmal lease has fuelled debate on outside investment.
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J&K High Court reduces accident victim’s compensation to ₹50,000
J&K High Court reduced Aijaz Ahmad Najar’s accident compensation from ₹5 lakh to ₹50,000, citing his 5% disability and case circumstances.
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Kashmir
Court orders reopening of Darul Uloom Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom
Shopian court has allowed Darul Uloom Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom to reopen, with a three-member panel to supervise its functioning pending final adjudication.
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Politics
Omar Abdullah moves J&K Assembly resolution seeking full statehood
Omar Abdullah moved a J&K Assembly resolution seeking immediate restoration of full statehood, amid BJP protests over references to earlier resolutions.
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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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