News Topic:Children
J&K
J&K recorded 308 POCSO cases in 2024, NCRB data shows
J&K recorded 308 POCSO cases in 2024, including 228 involving penetrative or aggravated penetrative sexual assault, NCRB data shows.
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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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Qamran Iqbal, Shubham Khajuria hit unbeaten fifties as J&K reach 149/0 against Puducherry
Qamran Iqbal and Shubham Khajuria scored unbeaten half-centuries as Jammu and Kashmir reached 149 without loss against Puducherry on Day 2.
JKBOPEE releases provisional MD, MS and PGD selection list
JKBOPEE has released the provisional MD, MS and PGD selection list 2026. Candidates can submit objections by November 4 and report for admission from November 4 to 7.
NC hits back at Aga Ruhullah, questions his role in raising J&K issues in Parliament
The National Conference has hit back at Aga Ruhullah, questioning his parliamentary efforts on special status restoration and reservation reform in J&K.
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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.