J&K
Daily wagers may be regularised in phases, says Dy CM
Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary said J&K may regularise eligible daily wagers in phases, calling their demand genuine amid continued calls for a clear policy.
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Kashmir
Man, woman injured in separate bear attacks in Shopian, Tral
A man and a woman were injured in separate bear attacks in Shopian and Tral on Friday. Both were shifted to local hospitals for treatment.
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Sports
Omar Abdullah congratulates Sheetal Devi on World Archery Para Series gold
J&K para archer Sheetal Devi won gold and bronze medals at the 2026 Hyundai World Archery Para Series in Ahmedabad, earning praise from Omar Abdullah
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Ladakh
Ladakh groups drop statehood demand, seek elected legislature and Chief Minister
LAB and KDA have dropped Ladakh’s statehood demand and now seek an elected legislature, Chief Minister and control over police and law and order.
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Politics
Omar Abdullah hits back at Congress over full Vande Mataram rendition
Omar Abdullah defended the full rendition of Vande Mataram at official J&K functions, saying the government must follow the law amid Congress objections.
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Kashmir
CM says no Kashmiri Pandit is homeless
Omar Abdullah said no Kashmiri Pandit is homeless in Kashmir after employees protested over transit accommodation and sought a permanent housing solution.
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Kashmir
Madhya Pradesh tourist dies after chest pain at Pahalgam
A tourist from Madhya Pradesh died after complaining of chest pain at Pahalgam on Thursday. Doctors at SDH Pahalgam declared him brought dead.
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Kashmir
Joint security forces conduct CASO in Srinagar’s Batamaloo
J&K Police and CRPF conducted a surprise CASO in Srinagar’s SD Colony Batamaloo, carrying out house searches and checking residents’ identities.
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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.