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Kashmir
Dal Lake records just eight fish species in six-month survey, study flags decline
A 2026 study found only eight fish species in Dal Lake, down from more than 14 reported earlier, and called for urgent conservation measures.
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Kashmir
17-year-old case ends with acquittal of four in alleged LeT funding case
A Srinagar Special Court acquitted four accused in a 2009 case linked to alleged Cross-LoC trade and LeT funding, citing major evidentiary gaps.
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Religion
MMU resolves coordinated Friday sermons, district meetings on social issues
MMU J&K plans coordinated Friday sermons and regular district meetings to address drug abuse, suicides, youth distress and environmental concerns.
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Mirwaiz calls for end to Iran conflict, says lasting peace needs justice
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has called for an end to the Iran conflict, urging justice, dialogue and diplomacy and peace in Palestine and Lebanon.
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Religion
Grand Mufti calls for micro-loans, collective action on social concerns
Grand Mufti Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam urged collective action on drug abuse and social concerns in Kashmir and suggested micro-loans for needy families.
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Kashmir
Brari Nambal filling raises questions over waterbody monitoring, restoration
Alleged landfilling and vehicle parking at Brari Nambal have raised questions over waterbody protection, LCMA monitoring and restoration efforts.
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Kashmir
Srinagar air pollution rank falls to 26th, JKCAG urges action
JKCAG urges J&K legislators to act on Srinagar’s 26th rank in the 2026 Clean Air Survey, down from fourth in 2023 amid pollution concerns.
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Kashmir
Brari Nambal Encroachment: Locals question alleged 15-day landfilling
Brari Nambal demolition has raised questions over alleged landfilling and encroachment, with locals seeking an explanation over monitoring and permissions.
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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.