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J&K
J&K pesticide use flagged as farmers urged to adopt safer agriculture
A Jammu conference highlighted reported high pesticide use in J&K and urged farmers to adopt natural farming, crop diversification and safer practices.
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Business & Economy
Mutton dealers’ strike enters day 5 in Kashmir, supply chain paralyzed
The mutton crisis in Kashmir deepened further on Wednesday as the strike by mutton dealers entered its fifth consecutive day, triggering supply shortages across markets.
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Kashmir
J&K Govt forms panel to resolve livestock transit row with Punjab
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a three-member team of senior officers to engage with the Government of Punjab over the smooth transit of livestock.
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Business & Economy
Kashmir mutton dealers halt livestock supply over extortion at Punjab checkpoints
In a move likely to impact meat supply across Kashmir, mutton dealers have unanimously decided to suspend the transportation of live animals from outside states.
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India
Pakistan hands over captured BSF soldier
BSF soldier Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since April 23, was handed over to India at the Attari border in Punjab.
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India
Missile-like debris found in Hoshiarpur village; IAF called for probe
Debris resembling parts of a missile was found in the fields near Kamahi Devi village in Hoshiarpur district on Thursday evening, officials said.
UNI -
India
Unidentified plane crashes in Punjab’s Bathinda, one killed, nine injured
An unidentified plane crashed in Bathinda, killing one person and injuring 9 others, sources said on Wednesday.
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India
Intruder shot dead as BSF thwarts infiltration in Pathankot
An intruder was killed as the Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday said it foiled an infiltration bid in Pathankot on the international border.
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J&K approves free LPG scheme for AAY families, six refills annually
J&K has approved a four-year free LPG scheme for eligible AAY households, providing six domestic cylinder refills annually through verified beneficiaries.
J&K floods damage 24,000+ houses, 5,300 roads and 1.06 lakh hectares
J&K government says floods and cloudbursts damaged over 24,000 houses, 5,300 roads and affected 1.06 lakh hectares of crops in 2025-27.
Omar Abdullah moves J&K Assembly resolution seeking full statehood
Omar Abdullah moved a J&K Assembly resolution seeking immediate restoration of full statehood, amid BJP protests over references to earlier resolutions.
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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.