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NASEEM BAGH On her maiden visit, President Droupadi Murmu addressed Kashmir University's 40th convocation, commending responsible Kashmiri youth and encouraging their involvement in social service alongside studies. She highlighted the progress, driven by youth embracing peace and prosperity.

SRINAGAR: Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch are has announced the apprehension of a rape suspect who had been on the run for 43 years. The accused, identified as Abdul Khaliq, son of Allah Ditta, hailing from Dhargloon Mendhar in the Poonch district, had been evading arrest since he was wanted in...

SRINAGAR:  Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Monday expressed concern over the heavy losses incurred by farmers, and orchardists in the Shopian, and Kulgam areas of South Kashmir following a heavy hailstorm.

The LAHDC Kargil election on October 4, 2023, was significant, occurring after the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status in 2019. Legal disputes over election symbols and fierce campaigning marked the event. The Congress and JKNC alliance claimed victory, focusing on the region's dissatisfaction with Union Territory status. Voter turnout increased to 78%, with the return of the migrant population. The election results reflected discontent with the decision to designate Ladak...

SRINAGAR: In preparation for the upcoming winter season, officials have released an updated power curtailment timetable for the Kashmir Valley. As per the provided schedule, the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has specified a daily 4.5-hour power curtailment for metered areas.

SRINAGAR: Kashmir's senior journalist, poet, and essayist, Ghulam Nabi Khayal, passed away at his residence in Rawalpora, Srinagar on Sunday morning. He was around 80.

SRINAGAR: A mini-bus carrying pilgrims met with an accident in the Resai district of Jammu, resulting in several injuries. News Agency Kashmir Scroll reported that the incident occurred on Monday morning when a tourist minibus with registration number JK02AG 4643 overturned on the Katra-Reasi road n...

SRINAGAR: The official figures show that the retention rates at the primary level up to grade V and the elementary level up to grade VII in Jammu and Kashmir are lower than the national average.

By Auqib Javeed The sudden death of large numbers of fish in Kashmir’s iconic Dal Lake has reignited concerns over water pollution, eutrophication and ineffective control measures On 25 May this year, a large number of dead fish were found floating in Dal Lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Ja...

SRINAGAR: Under the influence of Western Disturbance, several parts of Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall while rains lashed plains of Jammu & Kashmir on Monday, resulting in significant dip in the mercury across the Union Territory.