J&K
Dowry, sexual abuse, physical violence against women on rise in J-K
A recent report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has revealed a sharp and concerning rise in crimes against women in J&K.
Breaking News
Militant killed in ongoing gunfight in Sopore’s Rampora forest
An unidentified militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter between security forces and militants in Rampora forest area of Sopore in Baramulla district.
Kashmir
Mumkin Scheme Scam: How Himalayan Motors got preferential treatment from Assistant Director
The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Saturday booked an officer of the rank of Assistant Director, for taking bribes to give preferential treatment to a particular company.
Education
Uniform datesheet issued for students upto Class 9th in Kashmir
The Directorate of School Education in Kashmir has released the uniform date sheet for summative assessments for students studying in classes 1st to 9th in Kashmir.
Kashmir
SPO dies of cardiac arrest while on duty in Pulwama
A special police officer (SPO) of Jammu and Kashmir Police died after suffering a cardiac arrest in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district, officials said here.
Politics
PM Modi declares Article 370 ‘buried forever’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that there was no power on earth that could bring back Article 370. “I have buried it in the grave forever,” he said.
Politics
Fiery exchange in J-K Assembly as PDP, NC MLAs clash over Jamaat-e-Islami
The Jammu & Kashmir Assembly on Friday witnessed a heated exchange of arguments between a National Conference (NC) and a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator.
Jobs
Jamiat-ul-Banaat, Waleed Agencies announce job vacancies in Srinagar
Jamiat-ul-Banaat and Waleed Agencies in Srinagar have announced job openings for the 2024-25 season, presenting unique opportunities for qualified professionals.
Latest news
High salt intake, uncontrolled BP raise stroke risk in Kashmir
Excessive salt consumption, uncontrolled high blood pressure, obesity, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity are among the major factors increasing the risk of stroke.
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.
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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.