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Mehbooba backs protesting medical interns over stipend hike
Mehbooba Mufti backed protesting GMC Bemina medical students and urged the J&K government to resolve their demand for a stipend of up to ₹30,000.
J&K jobless youth seek removal of Class IV maximum qualification bar amid fresh recruitment
J&K unemployed graduates and postgraduates seek removal of the Class IV maximum qualification bar as the Service Selection Board advertises around 2,800 posts
J&K Panchayat, DDC polls face fresh uncertainty
J&K’s Panchayat and DDC elections face fresh uncertainty after the government reportedly missed the August 31 SEC deadline to begin the poll process.
Tourist succumbs after boulder strikes Innova in Anantnag
A tourist was killed after a boulder struck an Innova carrying six tourists on the Khanbal-Pahalgam Road near Bumzoo Shrine in Anantnag.
Omar accuses admin of ‘double standards’ over NC, BJP protests in Srinagar
Omar Abdullah accused the administration of double standards during rival NC and BJP protests in Srinagar, while Mehbooba Mufti and Waheed Para criticised the handling.
Politics
J&K Panchayat, DDC polls face fresh uncertainty
J&K’s Panchayat and DDC elections face fresh uncertainty after the government reportedly missed the August 31 SEC deadline to begin the poll process.
Omar accuses admin of ‘double standards’ over NC, BJP protests in Srinagar
Omar Abdullah accused the administration of double standards during rival NC and BJP protests in Srinagar, while Mehbooba Mufti and Waheed Para criticised the handling.
Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah seeks reopening of Yousmarg tourist resort
Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah has urged Budgam administration to reopen Yousmarg, citing economic hardship among locals dependent on tourism for livelihood.
Business
Understanding Bank Nifty: Drivers, Risks and Long-Term Behaviour
The Bank Nifty, officially known as the Nifty Bank Index, is a sectoral stock market index that attracts major banking companies listed on the National Stock Exchange of India.
Kashmir’s high-density apple orchards deliver higher returns as prices hit ₹200/kg
Growers from Pulwama and Shopian said modern plantations have enabled them to make better use of limited land while reducing the waiting period for substantial returns.
Online Trading App Features That Matter to Active Traders
This article explains the key features that active traders may look for, including market data, charting tools, order types, portfolio tracking, derivatives access and security.
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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Altaf Bukhari questions J&K Bank lending pattern, recruitment policy and headquarters proposal
Altaf Bukhari has questioned J&K Bank’s lending pattern, recruitment policy, Board representation and reports of shifting its headquarters from Srinagar.
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Mirwaiz warns J&K faces Nepal-like flood risk, urges ecology protection
Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir has cited the Nepal floods as a warning for Jammu and Kashmir, criticizing unchecked development and citing Dal Lake's decline as an example.
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Article 370 abrogation has ‘fully normalised’ J&K, says Darakhshan Andrabi
J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi says Article 370's abrogation has normalised Kashmir, responding to US envoy Sergio Gor's remarks and Opposition criticism.
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NC MP Ruhullah says J&K has ‘lost’ powers, defends right to question party
NC MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi says J&K has continued losing powers over the years and defends elected representatives' right to question the party's stance.
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Interviews
Ex-NC leader Kabuli alleges 1987 Kashmir poll rigging, targets Farooq Abdullah
Former NC parliamentarian Abdul Rashid Kabuli alleges he witnessed rigging of the 1987 J&K elections and makes claims against Farooq Abdullah's role in the Maqbool Bhat case.
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Apni Party leader visits PHC Parigam, voices concern over staff shortage
J&K Apni Party leader Syed Tajallah Andrabi on Monday visited Primary Health Centre (PHC) Parigam in Pulwama to assess its condition and working.
Apni Party leader visits PHC Parigam, voices concern over staff shortage
J&K Apni Party leader Syed Tajallah Andrabi on Monday visited Primary Health Centre (PHC) Parigam in Pulwama to assess its condition and working.
Shopian youth undertakes solo run from Uri to Dubjan to highlight drug abuse
A young boy from Shopian, Danish Hameed Mir, embarked on a solo run on Friday morning from Kaman Post in the Uri sector of Baramulla, aiming to reach Dubjan village.
Science & technology
Why Indian Distribution Centres Are Switching From Manual Material Handling to Automated Conveyor Solutions
Across India, distribution centres are embracing automated conveyor-based automation for improved material flow, reduced delays, and to develop scalable infrastructure.
The Science Behind Access Control Systems for Schools
Discover how biometrics, RFID, and AI technologies form the foundation of smart, secure access control systems for modern educational institutions.
What Is AI Orchestration?
AI orchestration represents a leap forward in the integrated operation of AI technologies, akin to a conductor leading a symphony of instruments to create a harmonious performance.
Sports
NHL Standings, Playoffs, and Games: Your Complete Season Guide
The NHL standings turn an 82-game season into a compelling story shaped by rivalries, playoff races, roster depth, team identity and the pursuit of postseason success.
J&K fencers Shreya, Vishal make history with Asian Games 2026 selection
Fencers Vishal Thappar and Shreya Gupta from Jammu and Kashmir have been selected to represent India in the Sabre event at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan.
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Spring Blooms in Kashmir: A glimpse into Pulwama’s picturesque seasonal transformation
As the chill of winter gradually yields to the gentle warmth of spring, the picturesque landscape of Kashmir undergoes a remarkable transformation.
Principal Secretary Alok Kumar commends IUST for skill development efforts
Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) Awantipora on Thursday rolled out the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 4.0).
Kashmir braces for cloudy week, wet weather
The Meteorological department on Friday forecasted light to moderate snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir for nearly seven days from Saturday onwards.
The North Col and AJKMF mountaineers summit Tatakooti Peak
Tatakooti Peak in the Pir Panjal Range, a technically challenging peak in Kashmir, was successfully scaled by a joint team from the AJKMF and The North Col.
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Farmers planting rice saplings in paddy fields in Kashmir
Srinagar: With the arrival of sowing season in the valley,...
Wonderfully evocative pictures of Kashmir – III
This is a photogallery of Kashmir in different years of the 19th Century, titled "Wonderfully evocative pictures of Kashmir - III".
Wonderfully evocative pictures of Kashmir – II
Kashmir (Kashmiri: كشهير kaśhīr, Urdu, Shina: کشمیر kaśmīr, कश्मीर, Hindi) is a geographical region in the north-west of the Indian subcontinent.
Wonderfully evocative pictures of Kashmir – I
Kashmir (Kashmiri: كشهير kaśhīr, Ur.du, Shina: کشمیر kaśmīr, कश्मीर,...