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Body of local trekker who drowned while trying to save a tourist retrieved

The body of a 26-year-old Kashmiri tourist guide who drowned while trying to save a non-local trekker in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam was retrieved.

Trio booked under UAPA for possessing ammunition in Bijbehara

Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked three youth including two students under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for possessing ammunition.

Flood threat eases as water bodies recede in Kashmir

With rain receding, the flood threat in Kashmir eased considerably as the water level in Jhelum and other water bodies reduced, warding off the flood threats.

Flood-like situation in many areas of Pulwama

Various areas in Pulwama district witnessed a flood-like situation on Wednesday after incessant rains continued for the fourth consecutive day in the Valley.

52 sheep, 8 horses, 5 cows die due to cloudburst in Budgam forests

At least 52 sheep, eight horses and five cows have died due to cloud bursts and inclement weather in the upper forest areas in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

Water level in Jhelum below danger level, officials say

The incessant rainfall in the past 16 hours has increased the water level of almost every water body, however, it is well below the danger mark in Jhelum.

CRPF man commits suicide in Anantnag

A CRPF man posted in south Kashmir's Anantnag district allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle on Wednesday.

Narrow escape for duo as truck plunges into Nallah in Bandipora

A driver and conductor miraculously escaped unhurt after a truck, on its way from Srinagar to Bandipora, rolled down into Baedkul Nallah in Ajas village of Bandipora.

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J&K issues revised ex-gratia relief rules, death compensation up to ₹25 lakh

J&K's General Administration Department has notified revised ex-gratia relief guidelines under the SRE scheme, with compensation ranging from ₹500 to ₹25 lakh.

J&K submits proposal to NMC for over 300 additional PG medical seats

J&K has proposed over 300 additional postgraduate medical seats to the NMC; 120 seats already created this year and 286 PG students training at new colleges.

IUST, SKIMS hold joint awareness programme on PCOS/PMOS

IUST partnered with SKIMS Soura and SKIMS MCH Bemina for an awareness and screening programme on PCOS/PMOS, featuring expert talks and a student screening session.

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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.

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Two arrested in alleged sexual assault of 12-year-old girl in Bandipora

Two persons have been arrested in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl in north Kashmir's Bandipora district, police said on Monday.

LG inaugurates INOX multiplex theatre in Srinagar

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated INOX multiplex theatre in Srinagar.

BJP leader Showkat Gayoor booked over alleged extortion in Pulwama

An FIR has been registered against Showkat Gayoor in Pulwama over allegations of extortion, threats and obstruction linked to a soil extraction project for a Gurudwara.