Ladakh
DM imposes drone ban in Kargil ahead of VVIP visit for Kargil Vijay Diwas
District Magistrate Shrikant Balasaheb Suse has imposed a ban on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) within the Drass sub-division and Kargil tehsil.
Kashmir
Soldier, militant killed in Kupwara gunfight
A soldier and a militant were killed in a gunbattle that erupted on Tuesday evening in Kupwara district of north Kashmir, officials said.
Health
DHSK launches campaign amid gastroenteritis outbreak in Kashmir
The Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir, has initiated an extensive awareness campaign in response to a recent outbreak of gastroenteritis in Kashmir division.
Kashmir
J&K Govt dismisses four employees for alleged ‘anti-national’ activities
The Jammu and Kashmir Government dismissed four employees on Tuesday, citing their alleged involvement in anti-national activities.
Kashmir
Teenager drowns at Namblan waterfall amid heatwave
An 18-year-old boy, Moin Ahmad Lone, lost his life on Tuesday at the Namblan waterfall in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.
Education
IUST students bag internships at top food MNCs
Students from the Food Technology Department of IUST Awantipora have bagged internships from reputed MNCs including ITC, NESTLE, Mondelez International and others.
Politics
Omar Abdullah says J&K facing worst unemployment, criticizes Kanwar Yatra directive
Omar Abdullah while talking to the reporters on Tuesday was quick to criticize the Centre over "worst unemployment" crises facing the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
Education
DSEK orders change in school timings amid heatwave
The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Tuesday announced a revised school timing schedule to mitigate the effects of the ongoing heatwave in the Valley.
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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.