Kashmir
Anantnag man dupes farmers in alleged multi-crore apple plant scam
In a major crackdown on white-collar crime, the Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir) has registered a formal case against a man from Anantnag.
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Kashmir
Pulwama farmers raise objection over grazing land allocation for security base
Farmers and residents of Nownagri village in Kashmir’s Pulwama district have raised strong objections to the allocation of grazing land for a security establishment.
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Business & Economy
Kashmir mutton dealers halt livestock supply over extortion at Punjab checkpoints
In a move likely to impact meat supply across Kashmir, mutton dealers have unanimously decided to suspend the transportation of live animals from outside states.
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Govt authorizes CRPF to use Lethpora baffle range for field firing practice
The J&K Government has granted the CRPF permission to conduct periodic field firing practice at the baffle firing range located within the premises of the Group Centre CRPF Lethpora.
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Media Watch
Press Club President Saleem Pandit demands inquiry into attack on journalists
In a disturbing incident that has drawn sharp condemnation, a group of junior doctors at Srinagar’s SMHS Hospital allegedly assaulted several journalists.
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Kashmir
Militant associates held with arms in north Kashmir’s Bandipora, case registered under UAPA
Joint forces, including the army, police and CRPF, on Tuesday late night apprehended three suspected militant associates and recovered arms and ammunition.
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J&K
J&K Minister seeks removal of education bar from marriage assistance scheme
J&K's Social Welfare Minister, Sakina Itoo, voiced strong opposition to the rule that ties financial assistance for marriage to a girl’s educational background.
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Kashmir
Srinagar Police detain two for affixing US, Israel flags
In a late-night development, Srinagar Police have detained two individuals for affixing foreign flags, reportedly those of the United States and Israel.
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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.

