Kashmir
Cop dies from gunshot wound while cleaning weapon in central Kashmir
A policeman died after he was wounded while cleaning his weapon in Zewan area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Saturday.
Kashmir
Youth injured in stabbing incident in central Kashmir’s Karan Nagar
A youth was injured after being stabbed in Karan Nagar area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Saturday afternoon.
Kashmir
Madhya Pradesh tourist dies after falling unconscious in Srinagar
A tourist from Madhya Pradesh died after he fell unconscious in Srinagar district on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday.
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.
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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.