Kashmir
Ex-soldier killed, spouse, relative injured in Kulgam militant attack
A former soldier was killed and his wife and their relative's girl Sana (13) were injured in a militant attack in Behibagh area of South Kashmir's Kulgam on Monday.
Travel
Fresh snowfall closes Gurez-Bandipora road
Due to the fresh snowfall on Saturday, the Gurez-Bandipora road has been closed again for traffic.
Religion
Shab-e-Meraj to be observed tonight across Kashmir
The sacred occasion of Shab-e-Meraj, marking the miraculous night of ascension, will be observed with reverence across the Kashmir valley tonight.
J&K
J&K Govt revises DA to 53% for employees and pensioners
The J&K Government has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees and pensioners to 53%, effective from July 1, 2024, according to two official orders.
Kashmir
Republic Day celebrations across Kashmir marked by patriotic fervor and cultural extravaganza
The 76th Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour across Kashmir, with numerous events held at the district, sub-division, tehsil, and block levels.
Jammu
25-year-old man dies following scuffle in Rajouri village
A 25-year-old youth died during a scuffle in Rehaan village of Rajouri district on Sunday.
Kashmir
KPDCL announces power shutdown in parts of Pulwama, Shopian
The shutdown of the Lassipora-Pulwama Line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV receiving stations at Pulwama, Pinglena and Tenghar shall remain off.
Kashmir
Chargesheet filed against militant associate in Pulwama: Police
Awantipora Police have produced a chargesheet in a case related to possessing illicit arms and furthering militant activities, before the NIA Court Pulwama.
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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.