News Topic:Suicides
Kashmir
Shopian child protection officer bars disclosure of identity in suicide cases
Shopian’s District Child Protection Officer has barred publication of children’s photos, CCTV footage and identifying details in suicide-related cases.
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Jammu
Class 12th student found dead in Doda after Board results
A 17-year-old Class 12th student from Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir was found dead yesterday, hours after the declaration of the Board examination results.
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Kashmir
Woman dies after setting herself ablaze over alleged family dispute in Hazratbal
A woman lost her life after setting herself on fire following a family dispute in the Hazratbal area on the outskirts of Srinagar on Monday.
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Jammu
Soldier found dead after suspected suicide bid in Poonch
A soldier posted in Poonch was found dead after a suspected suicide bid on Sunday, officials said.
Kashmir
CRPF trooper allegedly dies by suicide in Srinagar’s Shivpora
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper allegedly died by suicide in Shivpora area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Sunday.
Opinion
Embracing contentment as a key to mental well-being
It is a sin to take one’s life because his or her life is not his or her own, but a gift from Allah. Life becomes a burden, when people go against the divine rules.
Kashmir
Man saved after slitting his wrist in vehicle on roadside in Pulwama
A man, who had attempted suicide on Monday by slitting his veins in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district, was saved by the local police by shifting him to a local health facility.
Kashmir
Youth dies by suicide in Srinagar mosque
A 23-year-old youth hanged himself to death in a mosque in Shamsabad Bemina area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Monday.
Latest news
J&K Govt raises cancer patient assistance income limit to ₹4 lakh
J&K has revised its cancer patient financial assistance scheme, raising the income eligibility limit to ₹4 lakh and allowing recurring support up to three times.
Yasin Malik won’t contest Sarla Bhat case, asks for death penalty if guilty
Jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik has told a Srinagar court he won't contest the 1990 Sarla Bhat murder case and seeks capital punishment if convicted, while denying guilt.
Human activity drives pollution concerns in Dal, Nigeen lakes, study finds
A study found elevated phosphate levels in Dal and Nigeen lakes, linking pollution to sewage, detergents, fertilizers and pesticide residues.
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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.
Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.