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May 20, 2026
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CUK announces austerity measures, online classes, WFH on Fridays

Srinagar, May 20 (KNO): The Central University of Kashmir (CUK) has ordered a series of austerity measures, including online classes and work from home on Fridays and Green Saturdays, amid the prevailing situation.   According to an official order, the university administration as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that from May-22-2026, the […]

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May 20, 2026
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Parliamentary panels make visits to J&K after budget session

4 committees visit, 5th on way Srinagar, May 19 (KNO): In a significant development, Jammu & Kashmir has been witnessing frequent visits by parliamentary panels as part of their study tours.   Details available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reveal that four Department-related—Standing Committees have visited Kashmir Valley to discuss various issues at […]

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May 20, 2026
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Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, market inspection held in Yaripora Kulgam

Tehsildar Yaripora, SHO and Food Safety team inspect markets to ensure quality, hygiene and price regulation Kulgam, May 19: In view of the forthcoming Eid-ul-Adha celebrations, the district administration on Tuesday conducted a market inspection drive in the main markets of Yaripora and Frisal areas of Kulgam district to ensure strict compliance with food safety […]

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May 20, 2026
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If true, deeply regrettable ; Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari on alleged FIR over Islamic scholar’s condolence meet

Srinagar, May 19: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party president Syed Muhammad Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday said that if reports of an FIR being lodged against speakers at a condolence gathering for noted Islamic scholar and former Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Sheikh Ghulam Hassan are true, the action is “deeply regrettable”. In a post on social media platform […]

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May 19, 2026
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Heatwave-like conditions grip J&K; Srinagar sizzles at 31.5°C, Jammu crosses 41°C

Srinagar, May 18 : Jammu and Kashmir continued to witness intense heat on Monday as temperatures remained significantly above normal across most parts of the Union Territory, while no rainfall was recorded anywhere during the last 24 hours, according to the Meteorological Department. According to the data issued by MET Centre Srinagar as per news […]

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May 17, 2026
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Eid-ul-Adha likely on May 27

Srinagar, May 17: There is a strong possibility of sighting the crescent moon for the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah on Saturday in India, Pakistan and adjoining countries, Kashmir Weather said. In an update, Kashmir Weather said that despite Saudi Arabia not confirming moon sighting on Friday, many countries in the Middle East and South […]

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May 16, 2026
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Police foil BJP protest against wine shops in Srinagar

Srinagar, May 15: Workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday held a protest in Srinagar against the sale of liquor in Kashmir, demanding a complete ban on wine shops in the Valley. The protest march started from the Ram Munshibagh area in Sonwar and proceeded towards Gupkar Road, where the residence of Jammu and […]

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May 16, 2026
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BJP to stage protest against wine shops in Kashmir today

Liquor sale a “direct assault” on Kashmir’s ethos : Party Spokesperson Accuses National Conference of defending alcohol promotion Srinagar, May 15: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Kashmir unit will hold a protest march here on Friday against the operation of wine shops in the valley, demanding a complete prohibition on the sale and purchase of […]

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May 14, 2026
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Illegal structures of alleged drug peddler razed in Kulgam as anti-narcotics crackdown intensifies

Three shops built without permission demolished in Frisal; authorities say action part of ongoing drive to break drug supply networks Kulgam, May 14: In a major action against narcotics-related activities, authorities on Thursday demolished three illegal shops allegedly belonging to a drug peddler in Chinigam area of Frisal in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district as part […]