J&K
Kashmir faces notable flood every six years: Minister
Kashmir is prone to floods, and it witnesses one notable flood on average every six years. Steps have been taken to increase the carrying capacity of Jhelum.
Education
Student unions not banned in J-K, RTI reveals
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has not officially banned student politics, associations or unions in the Kashmir region, as revealed by an RTI response.
Jammu
Army vehicle comes under fire in Rajouri, no injuries reported
A firing incident was reported on an army vehicle in Sunderbani area of Rajouri district while no injuries were reported in the incident.
India
Intruder shot dead as BSF thwarts infiltration in Pathankot
An intruder was killed as the Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday said it foiled an infiltration bid in Pathankot on the international border.
Kashmir
Couple injured in Pulwama gas cylinder explosion
A couple sustained burn injuries after a gas cylinder exploded at their residence in Parigam area of southern Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday late evening.
Media Watch
The Kashmir Pulse wins ‘Best Media & Entertainment Platform 2025 – India’
The Kashmir Pulse has been awarded the “Best Media & Entertainment Platform 2025 - India” at the annual Business Excellence Awards hosted by Acquisition International.
Travel
Delhi-Srinagar Train: Passengers to change trains en route on same ticket
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said the Delhi-Srinagar train service is ready, with passengers required to change trains on the route.
Kashmir
Pulwama Court orders community service as punishment under BNS
In a first for the district, the CJM of Pulwama on Monday sentenced two individuals to community service under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
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Railways to offer concessional freight rates to transport Kashmir fruit
Kashmir's Horticulture Department and Northern Railway are exploring concessional freight rates to move fruit consignments by train using available return cargo capacity.
J&K’s new media policy nears finalisation; may cover Facebook, Instagram: Official
J&K Director Information Mamta Yadav says the new media policy is under examination and may include provisions covering platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
J&K Secretariat Move: NH-44 up-lane shut for goods carriers on Oct 31, Nov 1
J&K has restricted goods carrier movement on NH-44 on October 31 and November 1 for the Secretariat move from Srinagar to Jammu. Down traffic will be regulated.
KPSS seeks fair probe into threat letter case amid Rakesh Handoo’s arrest
KPSS has called for an impartial probe into alleged online threats targeting PM Package employees, urging authorities to examine wider security concerns in Kashmir.
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.
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.