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Beyond Medicine: CSIR-IIIM Pulwama celebrates first Tulip Festival, eyes local bulb production

In a vibrant display of agricultural diversification, the CSIR-IIIM Jammu on Wednesday threw open a Tulip Garden to the public at its Field Station in Boonura Pulwama.

Wrinkled Merino: A threat to Kashmir’s agrarian economy

A recent trend has emerged among farmers in the Kashmir, who are now breeding sheep for a high degree of skin folds (wrinkled Merino), despite the declining fine wool.

Centuries-old Chinars felled in Anantnag, sparking outrage

The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has strongly condemned the shocking felling of centuries-old Chinar trees in Rani Bagh, Anantnag.

Couple injured in Pulwama gas cylinder explosion

A couple sustained burn injuries after a gas cylinder exploded at their residence in Parigam area of southern Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday late evening.

Separatist leader Nayeem Khan challenges prison restrictions in Delhi HC

Kashmir separatist leader Nayeem Ahmad Khan has approached the Delhi High Court, challenging a series of circulars issued by the prison authorities.

Pulwama Court orders community service as punishment under BNS

In a first for the district, the CJM of Pulwama on Monday sentenced two individuals to community service under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Ex-soldier killed, spouse, relative injured in Kulgam militant attack

A former soldier was killed and his wife and their relative's girl Sana (13) were injured in a militant attack in Behibagh area of South Kashmir's Kulgam on Monday.

Militants kill retired soldier in southern Kashmir’s Kulgam

A retired Indian Army soldier was killed and his wife and a girl were injured in a militant attack in southern Kashmir's Kulgam district on Monday.

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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.

J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers

J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.

J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers

J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.

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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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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.