Kashmir
JKRDD halts salaries over poor performance under MGNREGA
The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Development Department (JKRDD) has ordered the withholding of salaries for the Block Development Officer and field staff of Block Tral.
Ladakh
PM Modi, President Murmu honour Kargil martyrs, vow to crush militancy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu commemorated the 25th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil War by paying tribute to the martyrs.
Kashmir
Father of two brides dies on wedding day in Handwara
In a tragic incident on Friday, the father of two brides died on their wedding day in Haril village of Mawer block of Handwara in northern Kashmir's Kupwara district.
Kashmir
Heatwave predicted to loom as Kashmir faces scorching days
A severe heatwave is expected to grip Kashmir over the next three to four days, according to independent weather forecaster Kashmir Weather.
J&K
Severe heatwave threatens J-K’s aquatic life, prompts protests over water scarcity
Jammu and Kashmir is bracing for a severe heatwave over the next four days, with temperatures hitting record highs and impacting both daily life and ecosystems.
J&K
No increase in power tariff, subsidized rates to continue: JKPDD
In a major relief for consumers, the J&K Power Development Department (JKPDD) announced today that the J&K Government will absorb any increase in electricity tariffs.
J&K
Historical budget presented in Parliament, says LG Manoj Sinha
Lieutenant Governor expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, for unveiling what he hailed as a landmark budget.
Politics
Congress pledges to address grievances, restore statehood in J-K
Congress UT President Viqar Rasool on Wednesday announced an outreach initiative to address public grievances across Jammu and Kashmir.
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No timeline for J&K Panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly
J&K government told the Assembly that no specific timeline is available for Panchayat polls as electoral-roll, delimitation and reservation work continues.
17 killed as Congolese army plane crashes in southwest DRC
A Congolese army plane crashed in Kwango province after a technical fault, killing 17 people, including two senior generals, officials said.
Ashok Koul steps down as J&K BJP General Secretary
Ashok Koul has stepped down as J&K BJP General Secretary (Organisation), a post he held since 2012, saying he will return to his parent organisation.
No applications received under Journalist Welfare Scheme 2023: J&K Govt
J&K government told the Assembly that no application has been received under JWS-2023, which offers financial aid to eligible journalists in extreme hardship.
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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.