Kashmir
Kenyan runners win Kashmir Marathon titles; Runner carrying child draws attention
Kenyan runners Omolo and Harpaa won the Kashmir Marathon 2026 men's and women's titles as 1,807 runners, including 73 foreign athletes, took part in Srinagar.
Education
JKSA seeks probe into ‘Free Kashmir’ slogans at JMI amid student protest
JKSA has urged Jamia Millia Islamia and Delhi Police to investigate reported ‘Free Kashmir’ slogans on campus amid a student protest for union restoration and elections.
Education
IUST records highest-ever annual admissions in 2026
IUST admitted over 2,000 students across 100 programmes in 2026, recording its highest-ever annual admissions, around 10% growth and 91.7% seat occupancy.
Kashmir
Police Commemoration Day observed across Kashmir Valley
J&K Police observed Police Commemoration Day across Kashmir with tributes to martyrs, family interactions, blood donation camps, volleyball tournaments and a plantation drive.
India
INDIA bloc plans mega Delhi protest on Monday over CEC Gyanesh Kumar
INDIA bloc plans a major Delhi protest on October 12 against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list irregularities, following Saturday’s police crackdown.
India
Wangchuk warns of fast over Delhi protest detentions; CJP leaders released
Sonam Wangchuk warned of a hunger strike or foot march over Delhi protest detentions. A court later ordered the release of three CJP leaders.
Education
Only 16.6% of rural J&K Class 3 children can read Class 2 text: ASER
ASER 2024 found only 16.6% of rural J&K Class 3 children could read Class 2 text. Omar Abdullah called for critical thinking and skills beyond exams.
India
24-hour mobile internet shutdown in Delhi ahead of CJP protest
Delhi will suspend mobile internet for 24 hours ahead of the October 10 CJP protest as the Supreme Court directs authorities to regulate Metro and train services.
Latest news
Ramban Court awards two life terms to convicted militant in 2005 Gool attack
A Ramban court sentenced Mohammad Sharief to two life terms for the 2005 Gool attack that killed three family members, including an infant.
GMC Handwara PG doctors protest over stipend disparity
PG resident doctors at GMC Handwara staged a protest for higher stipends as AIMSA urged the J&K government to address the pay disparity without delay.
J&K Cabinet Reshuffle: Four ministers sworn in; Mubarak Gul declines NC post
Four ministers joined Omar Abdullah's J&K Cabinet on Tuesday, while National Conference leader Mubarak Gul reportedly declined the party's general secretary post.
Rakesh Handoo arrested in Kashmiri Pandit employees threat letter case
Baramulla Police have arrested Kashmiri Pandit activist Rakesh Handoo in a probe into August threat letters targeting employees in the Valley.
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When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure
We often treat accessibility as a feature of a building or website. But access is also a question of responsibility, in case of public service.
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.

