Kashmir
Cook and child injured in school gas cylinder explosion in South Kashmir
A cook and a kid received burn injuries in a gas cylinder explosion that took place at a school in Marhama area of southern Kashmir's Anantnag district on Saturday.
Kashmir
Security forces bust ‘narco-terror’ module, detain three in Kupwara raid
Three persons were detained as security forces busted a 'narco-terror' module in northern Kashmir's Kupwara district on Saturday.
Kashmir
Elderly man’s body found under suspicious circumstances in Budgam
The body of an elderly man was recovered in a suspicious condition in Wadder Batpora area of central Kashmir's Budgam district late on Friday evening.
J&K
Thundershowers expected in Kashmir, heatwave in Jammu over next week
A series of thundershowers are forecasted for parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next week, with the weather predominantly affecting the Kashmir Valley.
Kashmir
Kulgam Police seize properties of drug peddlers in anti-narcotics operation
In a continued crackdown on drug peddling, police in Kulgam have seized properties belonging to two notorious drug peddlers.
Kashmir
Pulwama blood donation camp on World Blood Donor Day yields 80 pints
On World Blood Donor Day, the National Youth for Peace Foundation (NYPF) organized a blood donation camp in Pulwama.
Education
J&K Students Association urges UGC to reschedule NET exam
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association urged UGC and the National Testing Agency to reschedule the UGC NET exam date in view of Eid-ul-Adha on June 18.
J&K
J-K Government orders major police officer transfers
Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday ordered the transfer and posting of several police officers.
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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.