Kashmir
Two arrested in Pulwama for eve teasing and molestation
Two men were arrested in Pulwama on charges of eve teasing and molestation following a swift action by Pulwama Police in response to a complaint lodged by a woman.
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Gunfight erupts in Kathua’s Machhedi area
An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Machhedi area of Kathua district on Monday.
J&K
New criminal laws implemented in J-K aim to enhance justice and security
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Director General of Police R R Swain announced the implementation of new laws designed to replace outdated colonial-era statutes.
Education
Topper numbers drop as NTA releases revised NEET (UG) 2024 scores after retest
The National Testing Agency, or NTA, released the results of the retake of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), or NEET late on Sunday night.
India
Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi assumes command as India’s Army Chief
General Upendra Dwivedi took over as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the 1.3 million Indian Army on June 30 from General Manoj Pande.
J&K
Dry weather predicted over the next few days in Valley
Pilgrims embarking on the annual Amarnath Yatra can expect generally dry conditions over the next few days, with intermittent chances of rain along the pilgrimage routes.
News & Interviews
Pulwama celebrates 10th International Yoga Day with enthusiasm
The 10th International Yoga Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Hockey Stadium Pulwama on Friday.
J&K
PM Modi announces assembly election preparations in J-K
During his speech at SKICC in Srinagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that preparations for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir have begun.
Latest news
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.