Kashmir
LG Sinha chairs high-level security review; Orders heightened alert across Kashmir
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of senior police and civil administration officials at the Police Control Room in Kashmir.
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Education
Schools, colleges to remain closed in Kashmir until March 7
All schools and colleges across the Kashmir Division will remain closed till March 7, 2026, Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Tuesday.
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J&K
J&K Govt to launch online notary portal for streamlined services
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has initiated the process for launching an online notary portal and has directed the constitution of dedicated inspection teams.
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World
Middle East escalation forces relocation of Indian nationals from Iranian capital
The Embassy of India in Tehran has relocated most Indian students from Tehran city to safer locations outside the capital amid heightened risk perception in the Iranian capital.
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Kashmir
Kashmir internet curbs likely to persist until Wednesday evening review
Mobile data restrictions and suspension of certain telecom services in the Kashmir Valley are likely to remain in place till Wednesday evening.
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Education
CBSE exam calendar derailed by regional security crisis in West Asia
The CBSE has postponed the Class X and Class XII board examinations scheduled for March 5 and March 6, 2026, in select Middle East countries.
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Business & Economy
Cash crunch hits Kashmir as digital banking stalls amid internet curbs
Mobile internet speed restrictions imposed across the Valley for the past three days have severely disrupted net banking and digital payment services.
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Jammu
Mystery balloon with ‘PIA’ branding lands in Rajouri’s hilly patch
An aircraft-shaped balloon bearing the inscription “PIA” was recovered from an area falling under Police Post Teryath in Rajouri district on Tuesday.
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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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