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Tuesday - 29th September, 2026
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J&K AssemblyGovt Jobs PassesAlone Can't StatehoodEnd Resolution, Unemployment:BJP Walks LG Out Sinha

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution calling for the immediate and urgent restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, amid a prolonged uproar by opposition BJP members, who opposed the resolution,...

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Sunday - 27th September, 2026
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Rs 82 Cr Collected From Aspirants By JKPSC, JKSSB In 2 Yrs

Srinagar: Two men have been arrested for allegedly gang raping a 21-year-old woman, recording the assault on a mobile phone, and threatening her into silence in north Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, police Kashmir Public Service...

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Saturday - 26th September, 2026
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Statehood Govt ResolutionJobs Alone Can't TriggersEnd Uproar, Unemployment:J&K Assembly LG AdjournedSinha

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday moved a resolution in the Legislative Assembly seeking the immediate and urgent restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory, triggering a major uproar, slogan shouting and physical clashes...

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Friday - 25th September, 2026
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Thursday - 24th September, 2026
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HaPiolsKtPoormlls,A 'Cosmetic Gusty Winds Hit Exercise':India Kashmir 39 Yatris Hurt After Bus Skids Off Road In Ganderbal

Srinagar: New Delhi: Parts of India Kashmir on Tuesday Valley witnessed described hailstorms, the ongoing gusty local winds body and elections brief spells in of PakistanOccupied-Kashmir rain on Wednesday as cloud (PoK) activity as an intensified...

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Wednesday - 23rd September, 2026
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Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar: : Food Peoples and Democratic Drugs Administration Party (PDP) has banned president the sale, Mehbooba storage, Mufti distribution on Tuesday and display expressed of four regret identified over her batches...

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Tuesday - 22nd September, 2026
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SsemblyGovt Jobs Opens Alone To Can't StatehoodEnd Unemployment: LG Sinha Chorus, Opposition Uproar

Srinagar: The seven-day autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly began on Monday on a stormy note, with BJP legislators protesting over the power tariff hike, the regularisation of daily-wagers and issues concerning National...

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Sunday - 20th September, 2026
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Saturday - 19th September, 2026
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Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday handed over appointment Observer News letters Service to 29 newly sustainable employment. selected officers of the "Government jobs alone Srinagar: Jammu Lieutenant and Kashmir Governor Police cannot solve...

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Thursday - 17th September, 2026
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Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday sanctioned free public transport services for differently-abled persons across the Union Territory, fulfilling a key announcement made in the government’s Budget presented in March this year. The...

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Wednesday - 16th September, 2026
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Major Quake Threat Looms Over Kashmir: Studies

Srinagar: The Kashmir Valley faces a serious earthquake threat due to active faults, accumulated tectonic strain, liquefaction-prone soils and vulnerabilities in its built environment, according to two peer-reviewed studies published in 2026. A review...

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Tuesday - 15th September, 2026
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Experts Raise Alarm As J&K’s Pesticide Use Far Exceeds National Average

Srinagar: The number came early, and it silenced the room. Jammu and Kashmir now uses about 3.69 kilograms of chemical pesticide per hectare of farmland, a level that dwarfs Punjab and Haryana’s 0.62 kilograms, Himachal Pradesh’s 0.50, and the...

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Sunday - 13th September, 2026
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New Delhi: In a major Observer diplomatic News victory Service for India, the BRICS grouping Srinagar: adopted Lieutenant a consensus Governor Manoj joint Sinha declaration on Tuesday on said unemployment Saturday after cannot overcoming be addressed...

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Saturday - 12th September, 2026
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Cabinet Reshuffle Likely After Assembly Session

Srinagar: The National Conference-led government is unlikely to go for an expansioncum-reshuffle in the council of ministers for the time being, sources said. Sources said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah would not immediately effect the expansion in...

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Friday - 11th September, 2026
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Study Links Pre-Existing Conditions To 20% Higher Miscarriage Risk

Beginning pregnancy with multiple long-term physical or mental health conditions could be related with a 20 per cent higher risk of miscarriage and 69 per cent higher risk of severe nausea and vomiting, new research suggests. Findings published in The...

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Thursday - 10th September, 2026
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Justice Bhati Sworn In As Chief Justice of J&K

Srinagar: Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati was sworn in on Wednesday as the 39th Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at a solemn ceremony held at SKUAST, Srinagar. The oath of office was administered by Vinai Kumar Saxena,...

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Wednesday - 9th September, 2026
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IFFJK Day 2 Sees Star-Studded Screenings, Masterclasses

Srinagar: The second day of the inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) on Tuesday witnessed a series of screen‑ ings, masterclasses and in‑ teractive sessions, with ac‑ tors, filmmakers and cinema professionals participating...

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Tuesday - 8th September, 2026
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IFFJK Takes Off In Srinagar

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s longstanding association with cinema entered a new chapter on Monday as the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) opened in Srinagar, bringing filmmakers, actors, directors and cinema professionals...

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Sunday - 6th September, 2026
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After Setbacks, Kashmir Apple Growers See Fresh Hope

Srinagar: After a season marked by transportation disruptions and fresh weatherrelated challenges this year, Kashmir’s apple growers have begun the new harvesting season with a measure of optimism, with early varieties fetching encouraging prices in...

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Saturday - 5th September, 2026
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Massive Search in Budgam Forests

Srinagar: One terrorist was killed, and an AK rifle along with other warlike stores was recovered during a joint operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF in the Ashdar Gali area of Budgam district, officials said on Friday. The...

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Thursday - 3rd September, 2026
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NC, BJP Stage Rival Protests Over Governance, Statehood

Srinagar: The ruling National Conference (NC) and opposition BJP took their political battle to the streets of Srinagar on Wednesday, with the NC demanding restoration of statehood and constitutional guarantees for Jammu and Kashmir, while the BJP...

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Wednesday - 2nd September, 2026
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Maintain Sustained Pressure On Terror Networks: LG

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday directed security agencies to maintain sustained pressure on terror networks and intensify area domination operations across Jammu and Kashmir, while calling for stronger action against narco-terror...

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Tuesday - 1st September, 2026
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Nepal Floods Expose Hydropower Risks In Warming Himalayas

Dhading (Nepal): Workers shovelled thick mud from a floodravaged power station in central Nepal, trying to revive a key node that supplies electricity to more than 20,000 people. But as they cleared debris from equipment buried by last week's...

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Sunday - 30th August, 2026
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J&K Can Create An Entire Flood Fury Deepens Across J&K; Era Of Champions: LG Sinha Shops, Vehicles Swept Away

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to create “an entire era of champions” if its young athletes are provided sustained support, scientific training and opportunities at the grassroots level, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday,...

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Saturday - 29th August, 2026
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Votion zto rreamtaibn For Friday Congregation

Srinagar: Thousands of devotees gathered at the revered Hazratbal shrine here on Friday for congregational prayers and religious programmes following Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, with the display of the sacred Relic believed to be of Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh)...

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Friday - 28th August, 2026
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GHovernumenmt oridedred theWad- Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir has vance lifting and distribution of National Food Security Act (NFSA) and Non-Priority Household (NPHH) and October 2026 to ensure uninterrupted supplies during the ongoing monsoon...

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Thursday - 27th August, 2026
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J&K Extends The Flood KashmirFury DeepensThat Still Across BelievesJ&K; School Break Till July 26 Shops, Vehicles Swept Away

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the advance lifting and distribution of foodgrains under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and Non-PHriaozriqtyahHSohuosewhkoaldt (NPHH) schemes for August, September and...

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Wednesday - 26th August, 2026
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28 Yrs On, SIA Reopens Wandhama Massacre Probe

Srinagar: In a move to unmask the perpetrators of 1998 Wandhama massacre, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police has reopened the investigation into the heart-wrenching killings, where 23 Kashmiri Pandits, including...

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Tuesday - 25th August, 2026
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Dr Farooq Tells Ruhullah To Resign, Seek Fresh Mandate

Srinagar: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah has publicly rebuked party MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi over his recent political positions, telling the Lok Sabha member that if he believes Article 370 can be restored, he should raise the...

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Sunday - 23rd August, 2026
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LG Meets PM Modi, Briefs Him On J&K Situation

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and briefed him on the overall situation in the Union Territory. The meeting focused on various matters concerning Jammu and...

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Saturday - 22nd August, 2026
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Make J&K Hub Of Agri Innovation, Youth Entrepreneurship: LG

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday called agriculture and allied sectors the next major frontier for innovation and entrepreneurship, urging Jammu and Kashmir's youth to develop solutions tailored to the region's own farming, climate and...

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Friday - 21st August, 2026
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'Last’ No More: LG Calls Border Villages India’s ‘First Villages’

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday turned the old idea of India’s border settlements on its head, declaring that villages along the frontier are not the country’s “last villages” but its “first villages”—the frontline of India’s...

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Thursday - 20th August, 2026
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Qualified, Selected, Still Waiting: An Engineer’s Disability Rights Battle

Srinagar: When Amir Suhail Wani saw his name in the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board's provisional selection list for Junior Engineer (Electrical), it should have marked the end of a long competitive process. Instead, it became the beginning...

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Wednesday - 19th August, 2026
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J&K Gears Up For First Int'l Film Festival

Four-day festival to be held across Srinagar, Jammu from Sept 7 to 10 Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is gearing up to host its first International Film Festival, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviewing preparations for the four-day event scheduled to...

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Tuesday - 18th August, 2026
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Institutionalise Regular Interfaith Dialogues: LG

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday called for institutionalising regular interfaith dialogues in schools, colleges and community centres, stressing that mutual trust and respect are essential to preserving India’s diverse cultural...

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Sunday - 16th August, 2026
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Flag Hoisting & Festivities Mark I-Day Across J&K

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir celebrated the 80th Independence Day on Saturday with patriotic fervour, enthusiasm and widespread public participation, with the Tricolour unfurled across the Valley at official functions marked by ceremonial parades,...

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Saturday - 15th August, 2026
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J&K All Set For I-Day Amid Tight Security

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is all set to celebrate the 80th Independence Day on Saturday, with elaborate arrangements in place across the Union Territory and heightened security measures being implemented to ensure peaceful and incident-free...

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Friday - 14th August, 2026
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in the full dress rehearsal for the Independence Day function at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar on Thursday. KO Photo By Abid Bhat.

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Thursday - 13th August, 2026
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J&K’s Enthusiasm For Tiranga Campaign Inspires Nation: LG Sinha

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the remarkable participation of people of Jammu and Kashmir in the Har Ghar Tiranga and Vande Mataram campaigns had become a source of inspiration for the entire nation. Sinha made the...

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Wednesday - 12th August, 2026
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Multi-tier Security Grid In Place Ahead Of I-Day

Srinagar: Multi-tier security arrangements have been put in place across Kashmir ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, with heightened surveillance in Srinagar, intensified patrolling in vulnerable areas and increased vigilance along the Line of...

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Tuesday - 11th August, 2026
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Flood FuryJ&K On DeepensAlert Ahead AcrossOf I-Day, J&K; Forces Intensify Checks, Patrolling Shops, Vehicles Swept Away

Srinagar: Security has been Beerwah among worst hit; man tightened across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of ept away in flash floods Independence Day, with security forces intensifying frisking, vehicle checking and surveillance across the Union...

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Sunday - 9th August, 2026
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Fury Deepens Across J&K; J&K Heads Into Another Wet Spell, MeT Warns Of Intense Showers Shops, Vehicles Swept Away

Srinagar: Rain lashed parts of Kashmir on Saturday as the Meteorological Department forecast more showers and thunderstorms across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in a few districts of the Jammu...

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Saturday - 8th August, 2026
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Flood Fury Deepens Across J&K; How Shops, NEET Vehicles Experts Swept Sold Away India's Biggest Medical Exam Relief ops intensify; pilgrimages remain suspended for the 3rd consecutive day

New Delhi: A sprawling conspiracy involving secret coaching classes, handwritten question notes, Telegram leaks, destroyed mobile phones and digital forensic trails has been laid bare by the CBI in its chargesheet in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case,...

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Friday - 7th August, 2026
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Fury Deepens Across J&K; Gusty Winds, Rain Ravage Orchards Shops,IVn SehhoipcialneWs eSekws eBepfotreAHwaravyest

Bcaepearcwitayh among worst hit; man feared swept away in flash floods Srinagar: Just when apple growers believed they had weathered the worst of this year's climate-related challenges, strong gusty winds accompanied by heavy rainfall dealt another...

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Thursday - 6th August, 2026
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Aug 5 Marked Constitutional Correction, Ended Discrimination: LG

Srinagar: Terming August 5, 2019 a "constitutional correction" and a "new beginning" for Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A ended a discriminatory system in the region and laid...

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Wednesday - 5th August, 2026
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Fury30% Gone: Deepens Kashmir's Across Glaciers J&K; Sound Climate Alarm Shops, Vehicles Swept Away

Srinagar- The glaciers feeding the Upper Indus Basin have shrunk by more than 30 percent over the past six decades, and the retreat is speeding up, scientists told a conference at the Islamic University of Science and Technology on Tuesday. The figure...

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Tuesday - 4th August, 2026
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J&K's New Climate Reality Deadly Cloudbursts Strike Again

Srinagar:Two persons were killed and hundreds of people, including tourists, were evacuated after multiple cloudbursts and intense rainfall battered several parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday, triggering flash floods, damaging homes,...

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Sunday - 2nd August, 2026
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Kulgam Terror Attack: Hunt Intensified After 2 Migrant Workers Killed

Srinagar: Security forces on Saturday intensified search operations across south Kashmir to track down the terrorists responsible for killing two migrant labourers in Kulgam district, even as Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered high-impact...

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Saturday - 1st August, 2026
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India Seeks Global Scrutiny Of PoK Crackdown

New Delhi, Jul 31: India on Friday called upon the international community to scrutinise Islamabad's "ruthless" use of force against peaceful protesters in Pakistan-OccupiedJammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and hold it accountable for the "atrocities". Around...

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Friday - 31st July, 2026
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A British-Era Law Returns To Haunt Kashmir Forests Road Mishaps Kill 603 In J&K This Year, Highway Toll At 206

Srinagar: A Gujjar family in a forest hamlet in Central Kashmir spent last week doing something they hoped they would never have to do again: packing their belongings into sacks and moving them to a relative’s house, just in case. They had already...

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Thursday - 30th July, 2026
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Wednesday - 29th July, 2026
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Govt Jobs Alone Can't End Unemployment: LG Sinha

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said unemployment cannot be addressed through government jobs alone, stressing the need to align education with industry requirements, promote entrepreneurship and expand private sector employment...

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Tuesday - 28th July, 2026
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Schools Reopen Across Kashmir After 21-Day Summer Break

Srinagar: Government and private schools across the Kashmir division reopened on Monday after a 21-day summer vacation that was extended twice owing to the prevailing heatwave and adverse weather conditions. According to officials, the government had...

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Sunday - 26th July, 2026
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Rain Continues For 5th Day; Flood Vigil Continues

Srinagar: Intermittent rain continued to lash Jammu and Kashmir for the fifth consecutive day on Saturday, keeping authorities on alert even as water levels in the River Jhelum remained below the warning mark across all major gauge stations. While the...

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Saturday - 25th July, 2026
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A Decade After 2014, Kashmir Still Fears Every Spell Of Rain

Srinagar: Every spell of heavy rain in Kashmir revives memories of the devastating 2014 floods for thousands of families living along the banks of the Jhelum River and its tributaries. More than a decade later, many residents say they continue to spend...

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Friday - 24th July, 2026
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Relentless Rain Deepens Flood Fears Across J&K

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir remained in the grip of a prolonged wet spell for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday, with heavy rainfall triggering cloudbursts, flash floods, rising river levels, rescue operations and widespread disruption across the...

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Thursday - 23rd July, 2026
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Heavy Rain Wreaks Havoc Across J&K, 5 More Killed

Srinagar: At least five people were killed, key highways were shut, rivers and streams swelled dangerously, and widespread damage was reported across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday as incessant rainfall triggered flash floods, landslides and...

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Wednesday - 22nd July, 2026
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Flood Fury Deepens Across J&K; Shops, Vehicles Swept Away

Srinagar: Fresh spells of torrential rain battered Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, triggering flash floods, overflowing rivers and streams, inundating homes and markets, sweeping away shops and vehicles, and disrupting road connectivity as authorities...

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Tuesday - 21st July, 2026
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Can Kashmir’s Corner Shops Survive The Blinkit Era?

Srinagar: Ghulam Nabi Wani unlocks his grocery shop in Koker Bazar every morning at seven, just as his father did and his grandfather before him. His shelves are stocked with rice, cooking oil, tea, sugar, biscuits and small packets of spices that...

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Sunday - 19th July, 2026
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Chinar Book Festival Is A Movement, Not Just An Event: LG

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the Chinar Book Festival has evolved into more than just a literary event, describing it as "a movement" aimed at building a vibrant community of readers, writers and thinkers while...

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Saturday - 18th July, 2026
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Ensure Safety Of Pilgrims Under All Circumstances: LG Sinha

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday directed all departments and stakeholder agencies to ensure the safety, security and welfare of pilgrims undertaking the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, while reviewing arrangements at the Nunwan base...

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Friday - 17th July, 2026
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PAKISTAN LODGES PROTEST WITH JAPAN OVER REFERENCE TO CROSS-BORDER TERRORISM IN INDIA-JAPAN JOINT STATEMENT

Diary Times Desk : Pakistan has formally lodged a strong diplomatic protest with Japan over its decision to explicitly refer to "cross-border terrorism from Pakistan" in the India-Japan Annual Summit Joint Statement, underscoring Tokyo's growing...

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Thursday - 16th July, 2026
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At A Sacred Kashmir Shrine, Faith Collides With A Mounting Waste Crisis

Srinagar: At first light, pilgrims begin climbing to the Baba Reshi shrine, passing beneath towering chinar trees and alongside clear mountain streams before stopping to pray at one of Kashmir’s most revered shrines. Then the rubbish comes into...

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Wednesday - 15th July, 2026
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Tuesday - 14th July, 2026
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MLA Poaching Claims Trigger Legal Battle Between BJP, NC

Srinagar: A political slugfest between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling National Conference (NC) has escalated into a legal battle after the BJP served a defamation notice on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his allegations that the...

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Sunday - 12th July, 2026
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MeT Forecasts Rain In J&K; Warns Of Flash Floods, Landslides

Srinagar: Widespread rain and thundershowers hit several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday evening, while the Meteorological Centre Srinagar warned of the possibility of flash floods, mudslides and landslides in vulnerable areas. According to...

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Saturday - 11th July, 2026
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J&K Records 24% Rainfall Deficit In June, Eighth Dry Month In A Row

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir recorded a 24 per cent rainfall deficit in June, marking the eighth consecutive month of below-normal precipitation, even as frequent rain spells during the month offered some relief to soil moisture and water...

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Friday - 10th July, 2026
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J&K's Nights Getting Warmer, Winter Heat Rises With Altitude: Study

Srinagar: Several high-altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir, including Pahalgam and Gulmarg, have warmed by nearly one degree Celsius over the past two decades, while nighttime temperatures are rising sharply at several mountain stations, a new...

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Thursday - 9th July, 2026
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Amarnath Yatra Sees 28% Surge In Turnout Draws 1.42 Lakh Yatris In First Six Days

Srinagar: Srinagar: The annual Amarnath Yatra has witnessed a 28 per cent surge in pilgrim turnout this year, with over 1.42 lakh devotees performing darshan at the holy cave shrine in the first six days of the pilgrimage. Official figures show that...

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Wednesday - 8th July, 2026
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Make Amarnath Yatra A Benchmark For Spiritual Tourism: LG Sinha

Srinagar: More than 1.13 lakh pilgrims have performed darshan at the Amarnath cave shrine so far, as Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday reviewed the ongoing pilgrimage and directed officials to ensure the safety, security and hassle-free...

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Tuesday - 7th July, 2026
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Identify Root Causes Of Substance Abuse Among Women: LG Sinha

Srinagar: Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called for a comprehensive, region-specific study to identify the root causes of rising substance abuse among women in Jammu and Kashmir, saying such an analysis could help strengthen...

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Sunday - 5th July, 2026
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LG Sinha Asks Unregistered Yatris To Defer J&K Travel

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday asked unregistered pilgrims to defer their travel to the Union Territory for the next few days amid an unusual rush of yatris arriving without valid permits for the Amarnath...

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Saturday - 4th July, 2026
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Faith, Fervour Mark Amarnath Yatra Start; 12,168 Pay Obeisance

Srinagar: The annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra commenced on Friday with thousands of devotees setting out from the twin base camps of Baltal and Nunwan-Pahalgam for the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas, where more than 12,000...

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Friday - 3rd July, 2026
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New NH-44 Tunnels End The Khooni Nallah Nightmare For Kashmir

Srinagar: Dawn once brought uncertainty to drivers approaching Panthyal on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. Truckers slowed beneath towering cliffs, watching rainsoaked slopes for falling rocks, while pilgrims, tourists and local families waited...

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Thursday - 2nd July, 2026
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J&K Earns More Than Bihar, But Most Workers Don’t Feel It

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s per capita income has climbed to about ₹1,68,248 for 202526, more than double Bihar’s ₹69,321, according to the latest estimates from the J&K Economic Survey, the Bihar Economic Survey and the Ministry of Statistics and...

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