Jammu
Gunbattle erupts as militants attempt infiltration in Poonch
Indian army troops foiled an infiltration attempt by suspected militants in the Battal sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district early Tuesday, officials said.
J&K
Kashmir braces for intermittent rain, improved temperatures
Kashmir is expected to experience a mix of sunny and cloudy conditions with intermittent rain showers over the next few days, according to a weather forecast.
J&K
Kashmiri students stranded in Bangladesh returning safely with MEA assistance: JKSA
The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) said that all Kashmiri students stranded in Bangladesh amid violence have started returning to their native places.
Education
LG Sinha to preside over IUST’s third convocation
Shri Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, will preside over the Islamic University of Science and Technology's third convocation on July 25, 2024.
Politics
Waheed Para calls for SIT probe into mysterious death of Pulwama man
People's Democratic Party (PDP) Youth President Waheed Ur Rehman Para on Friday visited the family of Abid Manzoor Dar in Barsoo Awantipora area of Pulwama district.
J&K
Security forces thwart infiltration bid in Kupwara, engage militants in Doda
Security forces in J&K foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC in the Keran sector of Kupwara while simultaneously engaging militants in Doda's Kastigarh area.
Kashmir
Pulwama man found dead in river after fleeing gambling incident: J&K Police
A 35-year-old labourer, Aabid, was found dead in the Jhelum River near Barsoo after a police investigation into his disappearance led to the recovery of his body.
Education
Prof Shakil Romshoo receives two-year extension as IUST Vice Chancellor
Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo has been granted a two-year extension in his term as Vice Chancellor by the Government of Jammu & 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.