News Topic:Children
Kashmir
Shopian child protection officer bars disclosure of identity in suicide cases
Shopian’s District Child Protection Officer has barred publication of children’s photos, CCTV footage and identifying details in suicide-related cases.
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Kashmir
Child safety advisory issued after POCSO accused escape Srinagar jail
Authorities have issued a child-safety advisory to Srinagar schools and madrasas after two POCSO-accused undertrials escaped Central Jail by scaling its wall.
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Kashmir
2-year-old killed in freak household accident in Anantnag
A two-year-old baby girl died in a household accident after a stack of bedding kept atop a wardrobe fell on her inside her residence in the Sadoora area of Anantnag.
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J&K
J&K expands ration coverage to include children, widows and divorcees
In a move aimed at strengthening food security and ensuring greater inclusivity, the J&K Government has widened the scope of its Public Distribution System (PDS).
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Kashmir
Pulwama ‘Kidnapping’ a Hoax: Girls fabricated story to skip school
In a dramatic turn of events, the alleged kidnapping of two minor girls in Gadbug, Ratnipora, has been exposed as a fabricated story concocted by the children.
Politics
ECI bans use of children in campaigns ahead of J-K Assembly elections
With the J&K Assembly elections around the corner, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has prohibited the use of children for election-related activities in Pulwama.
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Education
J&K High Court seeks report on implementation of RTE Act
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir has directed authorities to provide detailed updates on the progress made to implement the Right to Education (RTE) Act.
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News & Interviews
Indian Army and youth unite to cultivate future leaders in Pulwama
In a collaborative effort between the Indian Army and local youth, a program titled "Nurturing Capsule for Shaping Children Below 10 Years" was organized on Saturday.
Latest news
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.
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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.
Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.