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J&K high-altitude areas see nearly 1°C warming in two decades: Study

A Scientific Reports study finds nearly 1°C warming in J&K’s high-altitude areas, including Pahalgam and Gulmarg, based on temperature records from 1980-2024.

Five Kashmir glacial lakes show very high GLOF susceptibility, study finds

A Journal of Glaciology study identifies five Kashmir glacial lakes with very high GLOF susceptibility, potentially exposing 2,704 buildings and 15 bridges.

Malangpora residents raise concerns over drinking water quality after cable work

Malangpora villagers in Pulwama allege unfilled cable-work pits are affecting borewell water quality and urge authorities to restore the dug-up road stretches.

J&K Police attach JeI-linked properties in Sopore under UAPA

J&K Police attached two buildings, six shops and two kanals of land linked to proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami in Sopore under the UA(P) Act.

Ladakh establishes 7 Autonomous Hill Development Councils

Ladakh has constituted seven Autonomous Hill Development Councils for its seven districts, with elections to be held in due course under the 1997 Act.

MHA directs J&K, Himalayan states to strengthen GLOF and avalanche preparedness

MHA has directed J&K and Himalayan states to strengthen GLOF and avalanche monitoring, early warnings, evacuation plans and community preparedness.

Yasin Malik won’t contest Sarla Bhat case, asks for death penalty if guilty

Jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik has told a Srinagar court he won't contest the 1990 Sarla Bhat murder case and seeks capital punishment if convicted, while denying guilt.

Human activity drives pollution concerns in Dal, Nigeen lakes, study finds

A study found elevated phosphate levels in Dal and Nigeen lakes, linking pollution to sewage, detergents, fertilizers and pesticide residues.

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Two alleged house robberies reported in Tral’s Aaligund

Two alleged robberies in Aaligund village of Tral have raised security concerns, with villagers urging police to identify the masked suspects.

Farooq Abdullah rules out NC split, assures grievance-ridden MLAs of action

Farooq Abdullah rules out a split in the NC after meeting around 16 MLAs, while Nazir Gurezi says legislators only want their grievances addressed.

JKPSC without regular Chairman for over 3 months, six member posts vacant

JKPSC has been without a regular Chairman for over three months, with six member posts vacant as thousands of candidates await recruitment updates.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.

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