Kashmir
Incident involving a Sikh girl blown out of proportion in Kashmir
The incident involving a Sikh girl converting to Islam in Kashmir was blown out of proportion because she was from a minority community.
News & Interviews
Non-local woman accuses trio of ‘gang rape’ in Srinagar
Police is investigating the claim made by a non-local woman that she was ‘gang raped’ by three persons in Ram Bagh area of Srinagar city.
Kashmir
Confusion in Kashmir hospital after woman claims her baby was replaced?
Doctors in a hospital here in south Kashmir have decided to send DNA samples of two new-born female babies for paternity tests.
Kashmir
Bollywood Director Jaan Nissar Lone accuses police of ‘misbehavior’
Kashmir based Bollywood Director Jaan Nissar Lone accused a police party of misbehaviour, saying he was ‘humiliated’ in front of his staff.
Kashmir
Tainted police officer Davinder Singh, two teachers terminated in J&K
Government of Jammu and Kashmir has terminated the service of tainted under-suspension police officer Davinder Singh.
Kashmir
Eminent Professor at Kashmir University succumbs to COVID-19
Eminent Professor at Department of Electronics Kashmir University Prof. Ghulam Mohiuddin Bhat passed away due to COVID-19 complications.
Health
COVID-19: People receiving certificates without getting vaccinated in Srinagar
Several persons in Kashmir capital Srinagar are receiving COVID-19 vaccination certificates without getting even a single dose of the vaccine.
Business & Economy
Meat ‘mafia’ creates artificial shortage of meat in Kashmir
Mutton mafia, active both outside and inside Valley has allegedly created artificial shortage of meat much to the discomfiture of consumers.
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
Fake income tax notice demanding ₹6,000 flagged as fraudulent by government
A fake Income Tax Department notice seeking ₹6,000 from taxpayers is circulating online; the government has warned it is a fraudulent phishing attempt.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.
India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.