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Illegal sand mining alleged near Flood Control office in Pampore

Residents allege illegal sand mining is damaging Jhelum River embankments in Pampora's Patalbagh, occurring near the Flood Control Department's Marval office.

Pulwama Police arrest drug peddler, recover heroin-like substance and cash

Pulwama Police arrested a man during naka checking near Sirnoo Crossing and recovered about 6 grams of heroin-like substance and ₹5,000, police said.

Brari Nambal Encroachment: Locals question alleged 15-day landfilling

Brari Nambal demolition has raised questions over alleged landfilling and encroachment, with locals seeking an explanation over monitoring and permissions.

Pampore Police seize 180 kg saffron corms, apprehend two

PAMPORE — Police Station Pampore apprehended two persons and seized approximately 180 kilograms of saffron corms at Befina Pampore following specific information about their...

Hailstorm damages crops, orchards in Beerwah, farmers seek relief

A hailstorm with strong winds damaged crops and orchards in parts of Beerwah, Budgam, as farmers sought an early damage assessment and relief.

Casual, daily-wage workers protest in Srinagar, seek regularisation

J&K casual and daily-wage workers protested in Srinagar seeking regularisation, with their forum urging the government to resolve long-pending demands.

Jamaat-e-Islami rift widens as former chief distances group from JDF

Jamaat-e-Islami’s internal dispute has widened as Ghulam Mohammad Bhat distances it from JDF, while Mehbooba Mufti and Mirwaiz seek due process.

ACB arrests Budgam Patwari for allegedly accepting ₹10,000 bribe

ACB arrested Budgam Patwari Bashir Ahmad Dar after allegedly catching him accepting ₹10,000 for issuing a Fard, officials said.

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Corporate records show continued Russian expansion by business linked to FIDE candidate Rosenstein

Rosenstein is currently competing for the presidency of FIDE. His Russian company, VR Rus LLC, is controlled through Germany-based WR Group Holding GmbH.

Dal Lake records just eight fish species in six-month survey, study flags decline

A 2026 study found only eight fish species in Dal Lake, down from more than 14 reported earlier, and called for urgent conservation measures.

AIMSA flags disparity in postgraduate stipends across J&K medical institutions

AIMSA has urged J&K to review disparities in postgraduate stipends between SKIMS and government medical colleges and ensure equitable compensation.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

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.

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Patients at Sub-District Hospital Pampore urge Health Minister Sakeena Itoo to provide female staff for ECG tests on women, citing privacy and comfort.

J&K households face continued price pressure as essential commodity costs remain elevated

J&K households face continued price pressure as essential commodity costs remain elevated despite price monitoring, inspections and consumer-protection measures.

Khyber Downtown Champions League: Parvez Rasool in action

J&K premier cricketer Parvez Rasool in action leading his side Elegant Strikers Rajouri Kadal, but it wasn’t him or his side that ended with victory.