Kashmir
Five Kashmir glacial lakes show very high GLOF susceptibility, study finds
A Journal of Glaciology study identifies five Kashmir glacial lakes with very high GLOF susceptibility, potentially exposing 2,704 buildings and 15 bridges.
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Kashmir
Malangpora residents raise concerns over drinking water quality after cable work
Malangpora villagers in Pulwama allege unfilled cable-work pits are affecting borewell water quality and urge authorities to restore the dug-up road stretches.
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Health
J&K Govt raises cancer patient assistance income limit to ₹4 lakh
J&K has revised its cancer patient financial assistance scheme, raising the income eligibility limit to ₹4 lakh and allowing recurring support up to three times.
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Kashmir
Yasin Malik won’t contest Sarla Bhat case, asks for death penalty if guilty
Jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik has told a Srinagar court he won't contest the 1990 Sarla Bhat murder case and seeks capital punishment if convicted, while denying guilt.
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Kashmir
Human activity drives pollution concerns in Dal, Nigeen lakes, study finds
A study found elevated phosphate levels in Dal and Nigeen lakes, linking pollution to sewage, detergents, fertilizers and pesticide residues.
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Politics
Congress MLA G A Mir backs protesting interns at GMC Anantnag
Congress MLA Ghulam Ahmad Mir met protesting interns at GMC Anantnag as MBBS and BDS interns across J&K seek a ₹30,000 monthly stipend.
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Kashmir
Two-wheeler deaths renew road-safety concerns in Kashmir
Two-wheeler deaths and injuries remain a road-safety concern in Kashmir, with NCRB data and a SKIMS study highlighting risks faced by riders.
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India
J&K soldier among two Army personnel missing after training boat capsizes
A J&K soldier is among two 1 Para Special Forces personnel missing after a training boat capsized in the Yamuna near Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana.
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Corporate records show continued Russian expansion by business linked to FIDE candidate Rosenstein
Rosenstein is currently competing for the presidency of FIDE. His Russian company, VR Rus LLC, is controlled through Germany-based WR Group Holding GmbH.
Dal Lake records just eight fish species in six-month survey, study flags decline
A 2026 study found only eight fish species in Dal Lake, down from more than 14 reported earlier, and called for urgent conservation measures.
AIMSA flags disparity in postgraduate stipends across J&K medical institutions
AIMSA has urged J&K to review disparities in postgraduate stipends between SKIMS and government medical colleges and ensure equitable compensation.
17-year-old case ends with acquittal of four in alleged LeT funding case
A Srinagar Special Court acquitted four accused in a 2009 case linked to alleged Cross-LoC trade and LeT funding, citing major evidentiary gaps.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.