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PDP Stages Protest Over Taxes, Power Amnesty Issue
Leaders and workers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) staged a protest in Srinagar on Saturday, raising anti-government slogans and highlighting what they described as growing public distress over taxes and utility charges.
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MARCH 29, 2026 ISSUE
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Rain, Snow Likely In J&K Till Mar 30
The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Saturday forecast a fresh spell of intermittent rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir from March 28 to March 30, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, prompting an advisory for farmers and travellers.
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MARCH 29, 2026 ISSUE
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Fuel Panic Baseless, Supplies Intact: CM Omar
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the Centre has assured an uninterrupted supply of essential commodities and underscored Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for national unity in the face of emerging global challenges.
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MARCH 29, 2026 ISSUE
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3,729 Kanals Of KP Land Retrieved In Valley: CM
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it has retrieved and restored encroached land belonging to Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley.
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MARCH 29, 2026 ISSUE
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Govt Appoints 6 Advocates As HC Law Officers
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday accorded sanction to the appointment of six advocates as Law Officers in the Srinagar and Jammu wings of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh.
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MARCH 29, 2026 ISSUE
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The Saint of Nowhatta
A closer look at the saint, his book, and the spiritual tradition he embodied.
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MARCH 29, 2026 ISSUE
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True Entrepreneurship Turns Crisis into Opportunity: LG
Calls for resilience, innovation as drivers of growth in J&K
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MARCH 29, 2026 ISSUE
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J&K Assembly Passes 3 Key Bills
Decriminalisation, Leprosy Rights, Court Reforms
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MARCH 29, 2026 ISSUE
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Trump's Iran War Flip-Flops Rattle Allies
US President Donald Trump says the United States is winning the war with Iran even as thousands of additional American troops deploy to the Middle East.
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MARCH 29, 2026 ISSUE
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Rs 27.24 Lakh Disbursed Among Fire Victims in Eidgah Constituency: Deputy CM
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that financial assistance amounting to Rs 27.245 lakh has been disbursed among fire-affected families in the Eidgah constituency over the past two financial years, 2024-25 and 2025-26.
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MARCH 29, 2026 ISSUE
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Northern Army Commander Presents 93 Gallantry, Service Awards
Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Saturday presented 93 awards, including 52 individual honours and 41 unit citations, to Army personnel in recognition of exceptional courage and distinguished service at the Northern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026 held here.
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MARCH 29, 2026 ISSUE
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Govt Rules Out Proposal for 50% Fare Concession in Smart Bus Services
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday ruled out any proposal under consideration to grant a 50 per cent fare concession specifically in Smart Bus services, saying the existing concessions for students are already in place under notified rules.
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MARCH 29, 2026 ISSUE
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Jhelum Runs Dark
The river that defined paradise now holds our waste, and everyone shares the blame.
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MARCH 29, 2026 ISSUE
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Cursor Hackathon Kashmir Kicks Off at NIT
The much-anticipated Cursor Hackathon Kashmir began on Saturday at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, marking the launch of a two-day innovation-focused event aimed at fostering impactful and scalable solutions among student participants.
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MARCH 29, 2026 ISSUE
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Assembly Clears Rs 1.13 Lakh Cr Budget, 3 Bills Passed
The Jammu & Kashmir Assembly on Friday approved the budget for 2026-27 with the passage of the Appropriation Bill for the next financial year.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Over 39,000 Housing Units Sanctioned in J&K: Govt
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that a total of 39,153 housing units have been sanctioned across the Union Territory under various housing schemes, out of which 31,173 units have been completed so far.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Speaker Rather Calls for Law to Tackle Fake News
Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather on Thursday emphasized on the urgent need for framing a comprehensive legal framework to effectively tackle the growing challenge of fake news and misinformation across Jammu and Kashmir.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Strict Quarantine Checks in Place to Safeguard Agriculture: Minister Javed
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday said that the inflow of plant and nursery material, pesticides, and fertilizers from outside the Union Territory does not pose any threat of diseased or substandard inputs, as all such consignments are subjected to stringent quarantine and regulatory procedures.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Scientists Discover New Reaction Opening Doors for Drug Design
Researchers have discovered a new chemical reaction, which spontaneously makes and breaks a sulphur-sulphur bond at room temperature, with possible application in drug development, protein science, biotechnology, and chemical and material science.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Urban J&K Has Over 1.5 Lakh Stray Dogs; 64K In Srinagar
Srinagar: More than 1.52 lakh stray dogs are estimated to be present across major urban centres of Jammu and Kashmir, including 64,416 in Srinagar city, the government informed the Assembly on Friday, citing a 2023 survey.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Smart City Mission Projects Fully Implemented in J&K: Govt
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that centrally sponsored schemes under the Smart City Mission have been fully implemented in the Union Territory.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Div Com Reviews Preparations for Chintan Shivir
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the upcoming Chintan Shivir being organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, under the Poshan Abhiyaan Department.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Govt Sets Up Informal Group Of Ministers Led By Rajnath With Shah As Member
West Asia Crisis
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Excise Duty Cut On Petrol, Diesel
No Change In Retail Prices
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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J&K Has Enough Fuel Stock: Minister Sharma
Urging people not to panic, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma, on Friday assured the citizens that there is sufficient stock of petrol, diesel, kerosene and LPG across the Union Territory.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Vande Mataram Week celebrations conclude at CUKashmir
Vande Mataram Week celebrations, commemorating the 150th year of the National Song, and honoring the sacrifices of India’s freedom fighters, organised by the Dean Students Welfare (DSW), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), culminated at Tulmulla campus here on Friday.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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3.10 Crore Fine Slapped For Mining Violations In Central Kashmir
Action follows Supreme Court order on illegal mining, with penalty covering damage at three sites in Budgam.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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Mehbooba Slams Omar Over Delayed Iran Condemnation
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for taking almost a month to unequivocally condemn Israel’s attack on Iran, calling the delay “disheartening”.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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The Parathas at Yarkand House
On the disputed legacy of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, and the value of having broken bread with history.
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MARCH 28, 2026 ISSUE
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The Poison Next Door
A 123-acre garbage mountain looms over SKIMS, turning cancer treatment into a cruel gamble with toxic air.
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