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Shutdown in Kashmir in protest of Pahalgam civilian killings

Businesses and educational institutions across Kashmir are shut in protest against the attack that killed more than 20 people on Tuesday.

J&K Govt announces relief for families of Pahalgam victims

The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday announced Rs 10 lakh as ex-gratia relief to the families of the victim families and Rs 2 lakh for the grievously injured.

J&K politicians raise concern over reported 80% slash in private Hajj quota

Jammu and Kashmir's top mainstream politicians have expressed concern over reports of an abrupt 80 per cent cut in India's private Hajj quota.

Two students die, 20 injured as college bus overturns in North Kashmir

Two students were killed and 20 others injured when a college bus in which they were travelling overturned in Handwara sub-district of North Kashmir on Saturday.

Ex-soldier killed, spouse, relative injured in Kulgam militant attack

A former soldier was killed and his wife and their relative's girl Sana (13) were injured in a militant attack in Behibagh area of South Kashmir's Kulgam on Monday.

Militants kill retired soldier in southern Kashmir’s Kulgam

A retired Indian Army soldier was killed and his wife and a girl were injured in a militant attack in southern Kashmir's Kulgam district on Monday.

Inter-ministerial team collects samples, CM visits Budhal Rajouri

Given the mysterious deaths of 17 persons at Budhal village in Rajouri district, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah arrived in the hamlet on Tuesday.

Omar Abdullah-led government removes Hina Shafi Bhat as Chairperson KVIB

Jammu and Kashmir Government has removed opposition Bharatiya Janata Party leader Hina Shafi Bhat as Chairperson of the Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB).

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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.

J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers

J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.

J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers

J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

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.