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Omar calls for future-ready education beyond examinations

Omar calls for future-ready education beyond examinations
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Kashmir woos tourists from South India

Kashmir woos tourists from South India
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J&K KVIB Holds E-Commerce Workshop to Connect Kashmir’s Artisans with Wider Markets

J&K KVIB Holds E-Commerce Workshop to Connect Kashmir’s Artisans with Wider Markets

SRINAGAR: A one-day workshop on e-commerce onboarding for Khadi and handicraft artisans was organised by the J&K Khadi and Village Industries...

07.10.2026 10

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RBI hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% as per market expectations

RBI hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% as per market expectations

Mumbai : The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday raised its policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 per cent, beginning a rate-hike cycle as rising...

07.10.2026 6

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No plague outbreak after Russia lab incident: WHO

No plague outbreak after Russia lab incident: WHO

London : The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that Russian health authorities have reported that no recent cases of plague were registered in...

07.10.2026 8

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Modi completes 25 yrs as head of govt, offers prayers

Modi completes 25 yrs as head of govt, offers prayers

New Delhi : Marking a milestone of 25 years as head of government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday offered prayers at the Shri Vinayaka...

07.10.2026 7

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J&K Govt Orders Major Administrative Reshuffle, 49 Officers Transferred

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday ordered a major administrative reshuffle, transferring and posting 49 IAS and JKAS officers...

07.10.2026 7

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Ashutosh Dixit appointed new IAF Chief

New Delhi: The Government has appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff as the 29th...

06.10.2026 20

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Omar for global promotion of Kashmir Marathon

Omar for global promotion of Kashmir Marathon

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reviewed the preparations for the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon and called for a...

06.10.2026 20

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Govt approves land for mobile towers in underserved areas

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has approved provision of land for installation of mobile towers...

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Nadur Kebab, Haakh, Phaymer, Kahwa: J&K, Ladakh Flavours on Menu for Swiss President

Nadur Kebab, Haakh, Phaymer, Kahwa: J&K, Ladakh Flavours on Menu for Swiss President

New Delhi: Traditional delicacies from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including Nadur Kebab, Haakh, Phaymer and Kahwa, featured at a banquet hosted by...

06.10.2026 20

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Jeffrey Archer dies on eve of final novel’s release

Jeffrey Archer dies on eve of final novel’s release

London: Best-selling British novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died at the age of 86, his publisher HarperCollins announced. Archer...

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Govt notifies Common Duct Policy 2026

Govt notifies Common Duct Policy 2026

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today described the Jammu and Kashmir Common Duct Policy 2026 as a major step towards modernising...

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Road safety: CS for zero-casualty corridors

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 05: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to take comprehensive stock of the Road Safety Action Plan,...

05.10.2026 20

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Rain, Thunderstorms Likely in J&K From Tommorow: MET

Rain, Thunderstorms Likely in J&K From Tommorow: MET

Srinagar, Oct 5: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience partly to generally cloudy weather, with light rain, light snowfall over higher reaches,...

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AI, Robotics Must Work With Human Intelligence to Transform Agriculture: LG Sinha

AI, Robotics Must Work With Human Intelligence to Transform Agriculture: LG Sinha

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called for greater adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics and smart...

05.10.2026 10

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Compressed Bio-Gas policy notified after CoM approval

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has termed the Jammu and Kashmir Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Policy 2026 a major step towards promoting...

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Technology Can Connect The World, But Must Not Distance Us From Truth: LG Sinha

Technology Can Connect The World, But Must Not Distance Us From Truth: LG Sinha

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said the rapid expansion of technology, smartphones, social media and artificial intelligence has...

02.10.2026 20

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MLA Kishtwar, others call on LG Sinha

MLA Kishtwar, others call on LG Sinha

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 01: Shagun Parihar, Member of Legislative Assembly from Kishtwar called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. She discussed...

01.10.2026 20

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CS Dulloo releases book on Swami Lakshmanjoo at historic Ishwar Ashram

CS Dulloo releases book on Swami Lakshmanjoo at historic Ishwar Ashram

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo visited the historic Ishwar Ashram at Ishber, Nishat and released a book chronicling the life, times and...

01.10.2026 20

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Narcotics Network Busted in downtown, 8 Arrested

Narcotics Network Busted in downtown, 8 Arrested

Rs 1.07 cr in bank accounts frozen, properties attached; probe extended to Punjab, Chandigarh Srinagar: Srinagar Police have busted an alleged...

01.10.2026 20

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Kashmir Marathon Concludes With Message of Unity, Fitness and Youth Empowerment: LG Sinha

Kashmir Marathon Concludes With Message of Unity, Fitness and Youth Empowerment: LG Sinha

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Thursday attended the closing ceremony of the Kashmir Marathon – Run for Unity,...

01.10.2026 20

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J&K Youth’s Blood Donation Spirit Unmatched: Dr Andrabi

J&K Youth’s Blood Donation Spirit Unmatched: Dr Andrabi

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson and senior BJP leader Dr Darakhshan Andrabi on Thursday praised the youth of J&K for their...

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J&K moving towards peace: DGP

Srinagar, Oct 01: Growing participation of children and youth in sports and other constructive activities is helping Jammu and Kashmir move towards...

01.10.2026 5

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Our India, Our J&K Is One And Unbreakable: LG Sinha

Our India, Our J&K Is One And Unbreakable: LG Sinha

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to dedicate themselves to peace, harmony, unity and...

01.10.2026 20

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Irani Cup: J&K vs Rest of India match begins

Irani Cup: J&K vs Rest of India match begins

Srinagar, Oct 01: Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra won the toss and elected to field against Rest of India in the Irani Cup at the Sher-i-Kashmir...

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J&K Assembly Autumn Session Ends; Speaker Calls for Longer Sittings and Constructive Debate

J&K Assembly Autumn Session Ends; Speaker Calls for Longer Sittings and Constructive Debate

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday concluded its 2026 Autumn Session, with Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather adjourning the...

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Auqib Nabi makes India debut

Auqib Nabi makes India debut

Srinagar, Sep 30: Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi made his international debut after being named in India’s playing XI for the second ODI...

30.09.2026 10

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‘Op Drishti’ reflects Army’s service, courage and resolve: LG Sinha

‘Op Drishti’ reflects Army’s service, courage and resolve: LG Sinha

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that ‘Op Drishti’ was not merely a medical camp but reflected the Army’s service,...

30.09.2026 20

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NC, BJP legislators spar over salary hike Bill

NC, BJP legislators spar over salary hike Bill

Srinagar, Sep 30: The Legislative Assembly on Wednesday witnessed a heated exchange of arguments between NC and BJP MLAs over the withdrawal of the...

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Govt to regulate online news platforms: Sakina

Srinagar, Sept 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has said that a new Media Policy, 2026, will soon be issued to address the functioning of...

30.09.2026 20

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JKCA officials, others call on LG Sinha

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 29: Surjit Singh Slathia, Member of Legislative Assembly, Samba, today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and put forth...

29.09.2026 20

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CM Omar Withdraws MLA Salary Hike Bill After BJP Opposition

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday withdrew a Bill proposing amendments to the law governing salaries and allowances...

29.09.2026 20

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Kashmir Jewellers Association Vows Action Against Fake MMTC Coins

Srinagar,: The Kashmir Gold Jewellers Association (Anjumane Zargaran) has assured strict action against the circulation of counterfeit MMTC coins in...

29.09.2026 20

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‘Autumn Session’: BJP protests decision to allow statehood resolution

Srinagar, Sep 29: The proceedings of the Legislative Assembly began amid uproar on Tuesday as Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma again sought the...

29.09.2026 20

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‘EoDB’: CM moves Bill to rationalise offences

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is also the Minister for Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, today introduced the Bill...

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J&K Govt Brings Pre-2009 Recruits Under Old Pension Scheme

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued an order extending the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to employees appointed against posts advertised...

28.09.2026 30

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4th National Mid-Term CME of IACAM concludes

Srinagar: The 4th National Mid-Term CME of the Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (IACAM) concluded here on Sunday after three...

28.09.2026 30

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Assembly adopts resolution seeking restoration of statehood

Srinagar, Sept 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution calling upon the Government of India for the immediate and...

28.09.2026 20

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Five killed, several injured in Karnah road accident

Srinagar:A road accident on the Teetwal–Simari road in the Karnah area of Kupwara district left five people dead and six others injured on Monday....

28.09.2026 30

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BJP Protests Against Greater Autonomy Resolution, Sits Inside Assembly Well

Srinagar: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Monday said that while there could be differences between...

28.09.2026 30

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12-year-old boy killed in leopard attack

Kupwara, Sep 28: A 12-year-old boy was killed after being attacked by a leopard in the Marsary area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district during the...

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