Kashmir
Youth dies by suicide in Srinagar mosque
A 23-year-old youth hanged himself to death in a mosque in Shamsabad Bemina area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Monday.
Travel
RTO Kashmir urges vehicle owners to update phone numbers for new traffic system
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) of Kashmir asked the general public to update their mobile phone numbers associated with vehicle registration within a week's time.
Kashmir
Pulwama Police seize 80 grams of Heroin, arrest four in major drug bust
In a significant action against drug trafficking, Pulwama Police have made significant strides, culminating in the arrest of four notorious drug peddlers.
Kashmir
J&K Police apprehend woman, recover stolen money worth over Rs 23 lakhs
In a significant development, Srinagar Police apprehended a woman in connection with a substantial sum of stolen money in Srinagar.
Kashmir
Srinagar Police file FIR against GMC student for posting sensitive content hurting religious sentiments
The Srinagar Police have taken action regarding a recent incident involving the posting of sensitive content against the religious sentiments of a particular community by a student.
J&K
J&K and Ladakh High Court announces 20-day summer vacation
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Thursday announced a 20-day summer vacation.
Education
GMC Srinagar suspends undergraduate classes amid administrative inquiry
The Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar on Thursday ordered the suspension of undergraduate classes from June 6 to June 8.
Kashmir
Unidentified body found in Dal Lake Srinagar
An unidentified dead body was recovered in Dal Lake near Ghat No. 1 area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Thursday morning.
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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.