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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.

Two-wheeler deaths renew road-safety concerns in Kashmir

Two-wheeler deaths and injuries remain a road-safety concern in Kashmir, with NCRB data and a SKIMS study highlighting risks faced by riders.

J&K Bank approves around 1,400 posts for recruitment, MD says

J&K Bank has approved around 1,400 recruitment posts, with hiring focused on J&K domicile candidates and around 40 positions for Ladakh residents.

Pahalgam faces renewed scrutiny over alleged construction near protected areas

Alleged construction near Mamal in Pahalgam has raised questions over permissions, forest safeguards and enforcement in protected wildlife and forest areas.

Pulwama man killed in road accident in Srinagar

A man from Pulwama was killed in a road accident at Shiraz Chowk in Srinagar on Thursday.

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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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Srinagar MP Agha Ruhullah Mehdi says he will "break chains" on November 3 and criticizes the NC's choice of Chief Minister, while backing veterinary students' stipend demand.

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.