Kashmir
‘Can they return two decades of youthful life to my son?’asks Farooq’s father
Farooq Ahmad Khan, an engineer in PHE Department, hailing from Janglat Mandi area has been acquitted of militancy charges after spending 18 years in jail.
Reviews
‘Haider’ – Bhardwaj’s eulogy to Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’
Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ is a masterpiece in literature, and Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Haider’ will be talked about in the same vein as one such artistic product in cinematic history.
Education
Kashmir Floods: Government to decide students’ fate on Saturday
The recent floods have dealt a heavy blow to Kashmir’s higher education sector with losses amounting to over Rs 100 crores and most of colleges are still non-functional.
Kashmir
Militant killed in Pulwama gunfight
A local militant was killed during a gunfight with government forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district late Thursday evening, official sources said.
Views
Afzal Guru’s kin thanks RTI activist, slams Hurriyat
A day after the Central Information Commission directed Tihar to make public the death warrant of Mohammad Afzal Guru, his family welcomed the step.
Entertainment
Haider receives thumbs-up from reviewers
An Indian movie set in Kashmir is receiving thumbs-up from reviewers for daring to move away from Bollywoodized memory of the Valley’s Dal Lake.
Science & Technology
Microsoft getting ready to take on Google’s Android One head-on
To counter Android One smartphones of Google, Microsoft Devices plans to launch a couple of affordable Windows-based smartphones pretty soon.
Science & Technology
LG L Bello with Android KitKat launched for Rs 18,500
LG has introduced a new smartphone in the mid-range segment. The new LG L Bello is priced at Rs 18,500.
Latest news
J&K approves free LPG scheme for AAY families, six refills annually
J&K has approved a four-year free LPG scheme for eligible AAY households, providing six domestic cylinder refills annually through verified beneficiaries.
J&K floods damage 24,000+ houses, 5,300 roads and 1.06 lakh hectares
J&K government says floods and cloudbursts damaged over 24,000 houses, 5,300 roads and affected 1.06 lakh hectares of crops in 2025-27.
Omar Abdullah moves J&K Assembly resolution seeking full statehood
Omar Abdullah moved a J&K Assembly resolution seeking immediate restoration of full statehood, amid BJP protests over references to earlier resolutions.
Congress MLAs protest in J&K Assembly, demand Gyanesh Kumar’s removal
Congress legislators protested in the J&K Assembly on September 25, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal amid the party’s electoral-roll concerns.
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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.