Kashmir
Man held with grenades in Kulgam, booked under UAPA
Police in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Thursday said they apprehended a suspected militant associate near his native village and recovered two hand grenades.
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Jammu
One dead, another injured in Banihal road mishap
One person died and another sustained injuries after a Tata Mobile collided with a stationary truck at Kharpora Chowk in Banihal area of Ramban district.
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Politics
Sakina Itoo criticises anti-drug demolition drives, calls for focus on rehabilitation
Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday criticised the demolition of houses allegedly linked to drug peddlers, saying such actions were “wrong”.
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J&K
Centre authorizes J&K LG to exercise key telecommunication powers
The Central Government has authorized Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to exercise key powers related to telecommunications services.
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Politics
BJP deliberately delaying statehood: CM Omar Abdullah
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday accused the BJP of trying to weaken the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir through delay in restoration of statehood.
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Education
BGSBU grapples with academic slump, unpaid salaries and stalled promotions
Growing concern is emerging at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) as academic community allege varsity is experiencing administrative and academic decline.
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Jammu
Three wanted gangsters arrested by J&K Police in Kathua
Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested three alleged gangsters wanted by Delhi Police during an operation in Lakhanpur area of Kathua district, officials said.
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Kashmir
Gusty winds, hail likely in Kashmir over next 5 days
Parts of J&K are expected to witness thundershowers, hailstorms, and gusty winds beginning Friday afternoon, with the Kashmir region likely to see the most activity.
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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.
Cloudbursts, landslides possible as rain set to lash J&K
Rain and thundershowers are likely to affect many parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next 12 hours, with the Jammu region expected to witness the maximum impact.
Omar Abdullah praises MMA star Owais Yaqoob for Bulgaria win
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has congratulated Jammu & Kashmir’s MMA fighter Owais Yaqoob on his remarkable victory at BRAVE CF 107 held in Bulgaria.
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