News Topic:J&K Wildlife Protection Department
Kashmir
18 sheep dead, 25 injured in Bandipora
A bear attack in Bandipora district resulted in the death of at least 18 sheep and left 25 others injured during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday.
Kashmir
After a decade, Hangul breeding centre Shikargah Tral made functional again
The Hangul breeding centre in Shikargah’s Tral has been made functional again as two female Hangul have been moved into the centre, officials said.
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Jammu
Snow leopard documented for the first time through ‘camera trap’ in Kishtwar
Snow leopards in J&K, for the first time through a "camera trap" sighting, the elusive animal has been officially documented in Kishtwar, an official said.
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J&K
J-K’s Wildlife department warns against owl-capturing. Here’s why?
The Department of Wildlife Protection J&K has warned of strict action against anyone involved in capturing owls or any kind of hunting activity.
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Kashmir
‘Man-eater’ leopard finally hunted down in Uri
The “man-eater” leopard was on Sunday “hunted down” in Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
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News & Interviews
Wildlife team captures bear in J-K’s Kellar village
A Wildlife team with the assistance of locals captured a bear in Chek Diaroo village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district.
Kashmir
Searches launched after leopard mauls minor girl to death in Ganderbal
Hours after a leopard mauled a girl to death, Wildlife Department launched a massive search operation to capture the wild beast.
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Kashmir
Two leopard cubs captured in Pulwama village
Two leopards cubs were captured by the Wildlife Department in Koil area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday evening.
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JKSET/LASET 2026 exam rescheduled to 1:30 PM on October 25
The University of Kashmir has rescheduled JKSET/LASET 2026 to 1:30 pm on October 25. Candidates must report to their examination centres by noon.
Aga Ruhullah leaves new political platform open, says he will consult people after Nov 3
Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi says he will consult people after November 3 on Jammu and Kashmir’s constitutional rights, leaving his political options open.
AIMSA calls off MBBS, BDS interns’ strike after stipend hike
AIMSA has called off the strike by MBBS and BDS interns in J&K after the government raised their monthly stipend to ₹25,000 from October 1, 2026.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
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