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J&K, Ladakh face 14% power deficiency during solar peak hours in October

NRPC projects a 400 MW power shortfall for J&K and Ladakh during October 2026 solar peak hours, with another 337 MW gap during non-solar hours.

J&K approves retirement age of judicial officers to 62 years

J&K Government has approved raising judicial officers’ retirement age from 60 to 62 years, subject to assessment by the High Court of J&K and Ladakh.

J&K notifies 12 Pantha Chowk sheds as temporary holding centre for illegal migrants

J&K has notified 12 sheds at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar, as a temporary holding centre for illegal migrants pending nationality verification and deportation.

Sopore authorities demolish shed allegedly occupied by Afzal Guru’s relatives

Authorities demolished a shed allegedly occupied by Afzal Guru’s relatives in Sopore, saying it stood on state land in a flood-basin area.

Western Disturbance to bring rain, snow to J&K over next 24 hours

A Western Disturbance is expected to bring rain, snowfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds to parts of J&K, with a more active spell on October 9-10.

Sonamarg Police seize truck carrying FCI rice over challan discrepancy

A 16-wheeler carrying FCI rice was seized in Sonamarg after its driver allegedly produced different challans at two locations, police said.

Only 42% of J&K’s net sown area under irrigation in 2023-24

Only 42% of J&K’s net sown area was under irrigation in 2023-24, leaving nearly 58% dependent on rainfall and seasonal water availability.

Man injured in bear attack in Pulwama’s Tral

A man was injured in a bear attack in Nagbal village of Tral, Pulwama, on Monday morning. Wildlife officials sent a team to the area.

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Severe hailstorm damages crops, orchards in parts of Kashmir

A severe hailstorm damaged crops and orchards in parts of Kashmir, with Bandipora, Kupwara and Ganderbal among the affected districts.

Seven IUST scientists feature in World’s Top 2% Scientists list 2026

Seven IUST scientists feature in the 2026 World’s Top 2% Scientists list, raising the university’s representation from six researchers in 2025.

J&K notifies City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 to expand PNG, CNG access

J&K has notified its City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 to expand PNG and CNG access across 20 districts, including industrial and transport networks.

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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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