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Police issue lookout notices for two POCSO accused who fled Srinagar jail

Two men accused in separate POCSO cases, Mukhtar Ahmad Gujjar and Farman Khan, have escaped from Central Jail Srinagar; police have issued lookout notices.

J&K power tariff hiked 6.83%, opposition slams broken free-electricity promise

JERC has approved a 6.83% power tariff hike for J&K effective September 1 and introduced Time-of-Day billing; opposition leaders and traders have criticized the move

NIA searches 10 locations in J&K cross-border terror conspiracy probe

NIA conducted searches at 10 locations across five J&K districts in an investigation into a cross-border terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-based handlers and local OGWs.

J&K celebrates 80th Independence Day, LG and CM extend greetings

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.

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.

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.

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.

Kashmir student movement veteran Mohammad Anwar Ashai passes away

Mohammad Anwar Ashai, a veteran of Kashmir's 1960s student movement, has died in Srinagar. Former MP Abdul Rashid Kabli and ex-Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu paid tribute.

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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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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.