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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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.