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Dry Spell Triggers Rise in Cold-Related Illnesses Across Kashmir
As Kashmir continues to experience an unusually dry and biting cold spell, health facilities across the Valley are witnessing a steady rise in patients complaining of common cold, cough, fever, throat irritation and other winter-related respiratory ailments.
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December 5, 3025 Issue
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December 5, 3025 Issue
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J&K Has Rs 196.29 Crore Pending Liabilities Under MGNREGS: Centre
Jammu & Kashmir has pending liabilities of Rs 196.29 crore under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), according to data presented in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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Authorities Assess Winter Readiness in the City
Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo and Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Faz Lul Haseeb Wednesday chaired a joint meeting of District/ Sectoral Officers of all line Departments at Meeting Hall of the DC Office to review the overall winter preparedness measures in Srinagar District.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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World Disability Day Parents Plead for Special Schools in J&K
Kashmir’s Specially-Abled Decry Stigma
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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Teacher Forums Take Over
Forum politics now shape school schedules, leaving classrooms without instructors.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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New Zealand Leads West Indies by 96 Runs
Shai Hope batted in sunglasses because of an eye infection but saw the ball well enough to compile his first test half century against New Zealand on Wednesday before the West Indies ended the second day of the first test trailing by 96 runs.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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Kashmir Industrial Estate Stalled Over Flood Risk
Environmental tribunal questions whether a new industrial estate in Shopian sits on land meant to carry floodwaters.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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Study Reveals How The Brain Evolves Through Five Distinct Stages
The human brain goes through five major eras of structural changes over a lifetime —- marked by turning points at ages nine, 32, 66 and 83 -- as it rewires to support varied ways of thinking as one grows, matures and ultimately declines, a study has suggested.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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Cabinet OKs R&B Promotions
The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday approved a series of departmental proposals, including promotions in the Roads and Buildings Department and the establishment of an Animal Protection Board, officials said.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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Ineligible Candidates Can’t Claim Regular Posts Via Contractual Stints: HC
The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has held that an ineligible candidate cannot claim relaxation of eligibility criteria solely on the basis of having served on a contractual basis for some time.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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Kashmir Needs a New Political Culture
Public life in Jammu and Kashmir moves in a cycle that leaves people drained of hope.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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Untraceable Bear Public Cautioned Amid Ongoing Evening Sightings
A bear, first sighted inside the Kashmir University campus, has triggered alerts across several localities on the outskirts of Srinagar after being repeatedly spotted in areas including Soura, Habak, NIT and Nigeen over the past few days, prompting the Wildlife Protection Department to advise people to remain vigilant.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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Kashmir's Specially-Abled Decry Stigma
As Jammu and Kashmir marks World Disability Day, parents of specially-abled children have once again highlighted a longstanding concern—the acute shortage of special schools across the Union Territory, a gap they say is depriving their children of quality education and essential developmental support.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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Sanchar Saathi Govt Withdraws Order To Pre Install App On Smartphones
The government on Wednesday withdrew its order mandating smartphone manufacturers to pre install the Sanchar Saathi cyber security app on all devices.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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J&K Notifies Revised Ex Gratia Rules
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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IndiGo Cancels 100 Flights, Airport Chaos Boils Over
IndiGo cancelled more than 100 flights at various airports, and scores of services were delayed on Wednesday as the country's largest airline grappled with significant operational disruptions mainly due to crew shortages and announced calibrated schedule adjustments for the next 48 hours to normalise the operations.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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J&K Cabinet Slashes EWS, RBA Quotas To Lift Open Merit Share
Proposal Sent To LG For Final Approval; Centre May Be Consulted
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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New Wealth Test
Land and gold still shape Kashmir's idea of security, though many families now struggle with daily expenses.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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Nowpora Fire Guts 5 Houses, Leaves 4 Orphaned Sisters Homeless
A destructive fire swept through Nowpora, Srinagar, on Wednesday afternoon, leaving five homes damaged and families grappling with sudden loss.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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Srinagar Lives Struggle
‘inter has turned bitter, and the capital of Kashmir feels different. Streets have fewer people, hotels are emptier, and many families are seeing their incomes shrink.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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A Winter of Wild Alarms in Kashmir
A roaming animal becomes a symbol of a valley where forests and people struggle to find space.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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Er Rashid Seeks Blanket Liquor Ban In J&K
Jailed Member of Parliament Sheikh Abdul Rashid on Wednesday demanded a blanket ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir, arguing that making the Union Territory a dry region should not be viewed through a political or anti national lens.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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VDGs Could Join Police For Anti-terror Work: DGP
Praising the contribution of Village Defence Guards (VDGs), Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Wednesday said the force would not hesitate to induct them in regular force for exceptional contribution in counter-terrorism operations.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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SA Chase 359 Despite Kohli, Gaikwad Tons to Level Series
Virat Kohli's 53rd ODI ton and Ruturaj Gaikwad's maiden century were eclipsed by a collective effort from South Africa in a steep run chase, giving the visitors a series levelling four wicket-win in the second ODI against India here on Wednesday.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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UTLBC Launches Mega Facilitation Drives Across Four J&K Districts
SRINAGAR: The J&K UTLBC will hold Mega Facilitation Camps in Ramban, Ganderbal, Kishtwar and Shopian on Friday, December 5, to help residents trace and claim their unclaimed financial assets.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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Omar Pledges Clear, Hassle-Free Procedure for Compassionate Appointments
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said his government is committed to ensuring full transparency and a simplified process in compassionate appointments.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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Fog Blankets Kashmir, Temp Dips Sharply
Cold conditions have tightened their grip on Kashmir as temperatures dipped further below the freezing point and dense fog covered large parts of the valley, officials said on Wednesday.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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Human Google Said Goodbye
Six years ago she walked into a small south Kashmir school and made every long walk worth it.
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DECEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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JKPICCA Hails Reforms in J&K’s Horticulture, Cold Chain Sector
The Jammu & Kashmir Fruits & Vegetable Processing & Integrated Cold Chain Association (JKPICCA) conducted its Annual General Meeting (AGM), bringing together members from across the Union Territory to review sectoral progress and chart future strategies for the horticulture and cold chain ecosystem.
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