Health
J-K ranks sixth in India for tobacco use
J&K UT has been identified as having the sixth highest prevalence of tobacco use in India, with over 20 per cent of the population engaging in tobacco consumption.
Jammu
J-K Govt suspends six officials, launches probe following fatal accident in Akhnoor
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has suspended six officials, including a Motor Vehicle Inspector from the Regional Transport Office in Kathua.
Kashmir
Police Head Constable dies after sudden collapse in Srinagar
A cop stationed at PCR Srinagar passed away after he suddenly fell unconscious on Thursday night.
Kashmir
FIR against 16 army personnel for alleged assault on policemen in Kupwara
Kupwara Police has lodged an FIR against 16 army personnel including three lieutenant colonels for allegedly entering into a police station on Tuesday night.
Jammu
Akhnoor bus accident claims 22 lives
A bus carrying passengers from Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, plunged into a deep gorge near Tanda in the Akhnoor area of Jammu, resulting in the deaths of at least 22 passengers.
Education
Summer vacations announced for Jammu colleges from June 14
Authorities have announced summer vacations in colleges of Jammu division from June 14.
Kashmir
Body recovered after unknown person jumps into Dal Lake in Srinagar
An unknown person jumped into Dal Lake in front of Nishat Garden in central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Thursday.
Kashmir
JKSA urges Home Minister to consider job ban for families of stone pelters
Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to reconsider the decision to deny government jobs to families of stone pelters.
Latest news
Wildlife SOS camera study offers new insights into Himalayan brown bears in Kashmir
Wildlife SOS and J&K Wildlife Protection Department used 17 camera traps in Sonamarg to study Himalayan brown bear denning, habitat use and winter behaviour.
Altaf Bukhari questions J&K Bank lending pattern, recruitment policy and headquarters proposal
Altaf Bukhari has questioned J&K Bank’s lending pattern, recruitment policy, Board representation and reports of shifting its headquarters from Srinagar.
Sericulture employees allege selective action over unauthorised mulberry tree felling in Kashmir
Sericulture employees in Kashmir allege selective disciplinary action over unauthorised mulberry tree felling and question frequent transfers in the department.
MBBS, BDS interns protest across J&K medical colleges, demand ₹30,000 stipend
MBBS and BDS interns protested across J&K medical colleges demanding a ₹30,000 stipend; Health Minister Sakina Itoo says the proposal is under Finance Department review.
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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.
Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.

