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2 OGWs arrested in Bla; IEDs, arms seized

SRINAGAR, Oct. 23 -- Security forces arrested two overground workers of terrorists and recovered arms and explosives from their possession in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, officials said on Thur... Read More


Drug peddler held in Shopian

SRINAGAR, Oct. 23 -- Police in Shopian have arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesperson informed Thursday. He said during routine naka checki... Read More


Who Protects the Vulnerable?

Srinagar, Oct. 23 -- When a child is abandoned, abused, trafficked, homeless or accused before the law, the State cannot afford a vacuum. For that child, protection is not an abstract promise written ... Read More


GROWING SPINAL HEALTH CONCERNS

Srinagar, Oct. 23 -- Back pain has become a common complaint among people of different age groups, including young adults who spend long hours sitting, using smartphones, driving or performing physica... Read More


Five-Day Schooling: Rethinking the School Week for Better Learning, Accountability

Srinagar, Oct. 23 -- Education is not merely about completing a prescribed syllabus or increasing the number of instructional days. It is about creating an environment in which children can learn effe... Read More


Jal Shakti launches 15-day water quality testing campaign

SRINAGAR, Oct. 22 -- The Jal Shakti Department has launched a 15-day water quality testing campaign across Jammu and Kashmir to identify contamination in drinking water sources and ensure timely corre... Read More


DC Budgam reviews 3,518 development works, seeks faster execution

BUDGAM, Oct. 22 -- Deputy Commissioner Budgam Jatin Kishore on Thursday reviewed 3,518 works under the District Capex Budget 2026-27, directing officials to expedite pending estimates, tendering and e... Read More


Tribal Affairs Ministry holds FRA awareness programme in Budgam

BUDGAM, Oct. 22 -- The Ministry of Tribal Affairs on Thursday held an interaction programme with Scheduled Tribe (ST) beneficiaries and Forest Rights Act (FRA) title holders in Khansahib subdivision o... Read More


KPDCL announces power shutdowns across Srinagar, south Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Oct. 22 -- The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns on various dates from October 24 to November 9, affecting several areas of Srina... Read More


Div Com Jammu reviews Darbar Move preparations, flags traffic bottlenecks

JAMMU, Oct. 22 -- Divisional Commissioner Jammu Vikas Kundal on Thursday reviewed arrangements for the Annual Darbar Move 2026-27, directing departments to ensure essential services and traffic manage... Read More