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Iltija Mufti backs Forestry students’ protest over recruitment criteria in J&K
PDP leader Iltija Mufti backs SKUAST-K forestry students protesting recruitment criteria and the removal of 30 additional points for forestry degree holders.
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KRAFTON India doubles the scale of its student esports tour, expanding to 256 campuses
KRAFTON India has announced the launch of the College Campus Tour for the 2026–2027 season. The large-scale initiative is already underway.
Education
Only 16.6% of rural J&K Class 3 children can read Class 2 text: ASER
ASER 2024 found only 16.6% of rural J&K Class 3 children could read Class 2 text. Omar Abdullah called for critical thinking and skills beyond exams.
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MBBS, BDS interns give J&K Govt five days to issue stipend hike order
MBBS and BDS interns have given the J&K Government five days to issue a stipend hike order, warning of renewed agitation if it is delayed.
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Politics
Waheed Para moves J&K Assembly motion on reservation policy
PDP MLA Waheed Para moved an adjournment motion in the J&K Assembly seeking an urgent debate on the reservation policy and open-merit concerns.
Education
JKBOSE revises exam form schedule, sets September 10 deadline
J&K BOSE has revised the 2026 Annual/Regular exam form schedule, allowing Class 10-12 students to submit forms by September 10 without a late fee.
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Kashmir
Child safety advisory issued after POCSO accused escape Srinagar jail
Authorities have issued a child-safety advisory to Srinagar schools and madrasas after two POCSO-accused undertrials escaped Central Jail by scaling its wall.
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Education
JKBOPEE opens final mop-up counselling round for Nursing, Paramedical, Technology courses
JKBOPEE has opened the 3rd and final mop-up counselling round for B.Sc. Nursing, Paramedical and Technology courses; the window closes at midnight on August 25, 2026.
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Aga Ruhullah Mehdi set to resign as MP, quit NC
Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi plans to resign from the Lok Sabha and quit the NC on November 3, citing unfulfilled election promises.
AIMSA seeks PG doctors’ stipend revision in J&K, sets November 12 deadline
AIMSA has urged the J&K government to revise PG medical and dental residents’ stipends, setting November 12 as the deadline for a concrete response.
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.
When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure
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