Kashmir
Two migrant workers injured in suspected militant attack in Budgam’s Mazhama
In a suspected militant attack, two non-local labourers working on the Jal Jeevan Project were injured in Mazhama, Magam area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
Ladakh
Ladakh’s apricots gain global recognition as orchards flourish at foothills of Tiger Hill
Tiger Hill is more than the jackboots and camouflage; its foothills produce some of the best quality apricots in the world.
Politics
Ruhullah Mehdi, Waheed Para clash online over Article 370
Srinagar Member of Parliament and senior JKNC leader, Ruhullah Mehdi and PDP legislator Waheed Para engaged in an online debate on social media about Article 370.
Kashmir
Two killed, one injured in separate road mishaps in southern Kashmir
Two people were killed and one injured in separate road accidents in southern Kashmir's Anantnag and Pulwama districts on Thursday.
J&K
October ends with severe rainfall deficit in J-K, Ladakh
Jammu and Kashmir recorded a significant rainfall deficit of 74% in October, while neighbouring Ladakh faced an even higher shortfall of 89%.
Views
Absence of leaders at UT Foundation event reveals duplicity despite oaths: LG Sinha
LG Manoj Sinha marked Union Territory Foundation Day by criticizing Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and other ministers for their absence from the celebrations.
Politics
NC-Congress to boycot UT Foundation Day celebrations
The National Conference and Congress party have decided to boycott the upcoming Union Territory Foundation Day celebrations.
Kashmir
Militant associate arrested with grenades in Pulwama: Police
Acting on intelligence reports of a potential militant attack, Pulwama Police arrested a youth allegedly carrying grenades during a security check at Circular Road.
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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.