News Topic:Floods
Education
DSEK rules out mass promotion; Exams to be conducted for every class
Government today confirmed that there would be no mass promotion for students and all examinations for every class would be conducted although with some concessions.
Kashmir
Flood leaves Hassanpora Bagh devastated
Nabiza Bano, 40, a widow, lost her shelter, her belongings and even her livelihood to the ferocious waters of Vaishaw Nallah in the recent floods.
Kashmir
Groom arrives 10 days late to pick bride in Varmul
While the floods in the state devastated life and property, it also washed away an anxious bride’s dream in Varmul town on September 7.
Kashmir
With hired boat, Rafiq saved dozens of lives in Pulwama
Twenty-six-year-old Rafiq Ahmad Bhat couldn’t leave Oukhoo Kakapora in southern Kashmir’s Pulwama district after rescuing her trapped sister Mamtaza Bano.
Kashmir
Jammu grabs relief material meant for Srinagar
At a time when flood-hit Srinagar is craving for relief, officials in Jammu district administration have been grabbing the lot meant for the summer capital.
Business & Economy
J&K Flood Losses: Adopt humanistic approach; Release 50% as interim relief, HC directs insurance companies
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday directed insurance companies to pay 50 per cent of the insured amount for policies above Rs 25 lakh as interim relief.
Kashmir
Kashmir Floods: When ‘troublemakers’ turned saviours for Army
Youth from Samboora village in Pulwama district proved messiahs for a group of drowning Army men after their boat capsized in the flood-waters on September 5.
Kashmir
Kashmir students garner aid for flood-affected in New Delhi
A group of Kashmiri students and professionals studying or working in various institutions have garnered humanitarian aid worth millions for the flood-affected.
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Special NIA Court rejects bail plea of Doda teacher in Kishtwar weapons-snatching case
A Special NIA Court rejected Tanvir Ahmed Malik’s bail plea in a 2019 Kishtwar weapons-snatching case, citing trial progress and witness concerns.
Tourist critically injured after heavy stone hits vehicle in Anantnag
A 55-year-old tourist from Odisha was critically injured after a heavy stone rolled down a hillside and struck his vehicle near Bumzoo Shrine in Anantnag.
Police foil NC, BJP protest marches in Srinagar amid political standoff
Police and security forces stopped separate NC and BJP protest marches in Srinagar as both parties sought to press their demands over statehood and jobs.
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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.