J&K
Electricity will be free in J-K in next few years: Union Minister
Union Minister of State (MoS) Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that the Central government is working towards making electricity free in Jammu and Kashmir.
Education
Exam syllabus relaxation for Class 10th and above students withdrawn: JKBOSE
With the resumption of offline classes at the schools amid a decline in COVID-19 cases, the JKBOSE has withdrawn the relaxation provided to the students.
News & Interviews
Free medical camp held at Sathergund Pulwama
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) of 183 Bn in collaboration with the Health Department Pulwama held a free medical camp at Sathergund village of Pulwama.
Pakistan
Shehbaz Sharif elected new PM of Pakistan
Shehbaz Sharif, the leader of Opposition PML-N, has been elected unopposed as the next Prime Minister of Pakistan, succeeding Imran Khan.
Education
UGC NET 2022 to be conducted in June
The next University Grants Commission (UGC)-National Eligibility Test (NET) exam will be conducted in the first or second week of June by this year.
Pakistan
As Imran Khan is ousted from power, Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan
Deposed Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is expected to return from London next month after Eid, a senior PML-N leader has said.
J&K
8 forest fires in Kashmir, 50 in Jammu during last 24 hours
As per the satellite images by Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS), there were 8 forest fires in Kashmir and nearly 50 in Jammu region.
Pakistan
Imran Khan ousted as PM of Pakistan
Imran Khan was ousted from his position as prime minister of Pakistan after 174 legislators voted against him in a no-confidence motion early on Sunday morning.
Latest news
J&K Govt to come up with new Media Policy
J&K Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly a media policy will be framed within four months, as legislators debated social media regulation and press responsibility.
10 houses gutted in overnight fire in Kishtwar
10 houses and cowsheds were gutted in an overnight fire in Mungli village of Kishtwar’s Warwan area; no casualties were reported.
LeT commander Asif Fauji alias Moosa killed in Budgam gunfight
Security forces killed LeT commander Asif Fauji alias Moosa in an encounter in higher reaches of Budgam, police said, identifying him as active since 2023.
J&K Govt withholds reservation panel details, cites Assembly secrecy rule
J&K government told the Assembly that reservation recommendations and Centre’s queries cannot be disclosed, while EWS criteria will not be relaxed now.
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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.