Kashmir
Illegal sand mining alleged near Flood Control office in Pampore
Residents allege illegal sand mining is damaging Jhelum River embankments in Pampora's Patalbagh, occurring near the Flood Control Department's Marval office.
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Brari Nambal Encroachment: Locals question alleged 15-day landfilling
Brari Nambal demolition has raised questions over alleged landfilling and encroachment, with locals seeking an explanation over monitoring and permissions.
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Kashmir
Pampore Police seize 180 kg saffron corms, apprehend two
PAMPORE — Police Station Pampore apprehended two persons and seized approximately 180 kilograms of saffron corms at Befina Pampore following specific information about their...
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Hailstorm damages crops, orchards in Beerwah, farmers seek relief
A hailstorm with strong winds damaged crops and orchards in parts of Beerwah, Budgam, as farmers sought an early damage assessment and relief.
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Business & Economy
J&K households face continued price pressure as essential commodity costs remain elevated
J&K households face continued price pressure as essential commodity costs remain elevated despite price monitoring, inspections and consumer-protection measures.
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Politics
Former MLC Syed Asgar Ali returns to PDP
Former Kishtwar MLC Syed Asgar Ali has returned to the PDP in Srinagar in the presence of party president Mehbooba Mufti after joining NC in 2019.
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Kashmir
Jamaat-e-Islami rift widens as former chief distances group from JDF
Jamaat-e-Islami’s internal dispute has widened as Ghulam Mohammad Bhat distances it from JDF, while Mehbooba Mufti and Mirwaiz seek due process.
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Kashmir
ACB arrests Budgam Patwari for allegedly accepting ₹10,000 bribe
ACB arrested Budgam Patwari Bashir Ahmad Dar after allegedly catching him accepting ₹10,000 for issuing a Fard, officials said.
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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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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.