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April 03, 2026
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Reservation Policy Row: JKSA Questions Govt Intent, Alleges ‘Double Standards’ in Assembly

Says Deputy CM’s Conduct Is Unbecoming of a Constitutional Office Srinagar, : The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday strongly criticized the Jammu & Kashmir government for what it termed a “glaring display of double standards” on the issue of reservation policy during the ongoing Assembly session. The Association’s National Spokesperson, Dr. Zubair […]

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April 03, 2026
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J&K Govt introduces Private Universities Bill in Assembly

“Financially sound sponsoring bodies registered for at least 3 years can establish universities; Expert panel to scrutinise applications before approval; Regulatory Authority to be established for monitoring functioning and compliance; foreign higher education institutions can open campuses in J&K with prior UGC approval”   Jammu,  : The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Thursday introduced the […]

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April 01, 2026
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J&K grapples with rising drug abuse among youth; Govt says multi-pronged strategy in place

Over 70,000 substance users identified in Kashmir division   Srinagar, Mar 31 (KNO): The Government of Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday acknowledged the growing menace of drug abuse in the Union Territory, stating that the issue—particularly among youth—has emerged as a serious social and public health concern requiring sustained and coordinated intervention.   Replying to […]

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March 31, 2026
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NH-44 blocked after landslide in Ramban, traffic halted on Jammu-Srinagar highway

Ramban, March 31, KNT: Vehicular movement on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, NH-44, was suspended on Tuesday after a landslide struck the Mehar area of Ramban district following heavy rainfall, officials said.   The landslide led to accumulation of debris on the road, forcing authorities to halt traffic from both sides as a precautionary measure.   […]

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March 30, 2026
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Mehbooba Mufti makes first Assembly appearance since 2018

Jammu, Mar 30 (KNO): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti made her appearance in the Speaker’s gallery of the Legislative Assembly on Monday.   As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), this was her first appearance in the Assembly since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) withdrew support to her government […]

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March 28, 2026
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ACB Traps PHE Engineer in South Kashmir Taking Rs 12,000 Bribe

Awantipora, March 28, KNT: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday trapped a Public Health Engineering (PHE) Mechanical Executive Engineer while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 12,000 in Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said.   The accused officer has been identified as Manzoor Ahmad Dar.   The action followed a complaint alleging that […]

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March 28, 2026
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Fuel, LPG stocks sufficient in J&K, people need not panic: CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu, Mar 28 (KNO): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said there is no shortage of essential fuel supplies in Jammu and Kashmir, urging people not to panic amid circulating rumours.   Speaking to reporters after Assembly proceedings, the Chief Minister, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said adequate stocks of LPG, petrol, diesel […]

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March 28, 2026
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Kashmir’s Iran aid drive under vigil owing to ‘dubious middlemen, unchecked cash’ in the mix

New Delhi: The overwhelming response from Kashmir, where people have been donating generously to support Iran amid its war with the US and Israel, is posing a new challenge for the Indian security establishment, ThePrint has learnt. “Unauthenticated collectors” are jumping into the mix to exploit public sentiment to misappropriate funds.   The involvement of […]