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Srinagar, August 17: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has described herself as a “dimaagi Naxal” while reaffirming her support for Article 370 and the special status that was earlier accorded to Jammu and Kashmir.Reacting to a post by Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, Mehbooba Mufti wrote on…

Srinagar, Aug 14 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reiterated that the Indus Waters Treaty should remain suspended, asserting that the region must be able to utilise its water resources for drinking water, navigation and hydropower. Speaking to reporters, Omar also criticised the recent attack in which individuals were injured, questioning how…

Srinagar, Aug 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has launched the Chief Minister’s Digital Internship Programme 2026, a six-month paid internship aimed at providing young technology students with hands-on experience in government technology projects and real-world digital governance challenges. Implemented by the J&K e-Governance Agency, the programme’s first batch will offer eligible students from BE/BTech,…

Srinagar, Aug 14: As many as 51 Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel have been selected for Gallantry and Meritorious Service Medals as part of the Independence Day 2026 honours, according to the official list of awards.The honours include 38 Medal for Gallantry (GM) recipients and 13 Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) awardees. In addition, one…

SRINAGAR: Ladakh experienced two earthquakes within a span of nearly four hours on Thursday, triggering concern among residents. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the two tremors measured 5.5 and 4.3 magnitude and were recorded in the Leh region.The stronger magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck at 6:05 am at a depth of 10 kilometres.…

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s cultivable land has increased marginally to 10.97 lakh hectares, marking a slight rise in the area available for agricultural activities across the Union Territory, reflecting steady progress in Jammu and Kashmir agriculture.The increase comes as agriculture continues to remain an important part of J&K’s rural economy, supporting J&K farmers and livelihoods…

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s cultivable land has increased marginally to 10.97 lakh hectares, marking a slight rise in the area available for agricultural activities across the Union Territory.The increase comes as agriculture continues to remain an important part of J&K’s rural economy, supporting farming communities and livelihoods across both Jammu and Kashmir divisions.The latest figure…

SRINAGAR: Climate change and human activities are increasing the risk of extreme rainfall, cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides across the Himalayan region, the Union Government has informed the Lok Sabha.The Ministry of Home Affairs said assessments by weather experts, scientific institutions and state authorities indicate that the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events are…

SRINAGAR: Gold prices in India witnessed a fresh rise on Tuesday, with the rate climbing to ₹13,549.95 per gram, up from ₹13,463.78 per gram on Monday, according to data from FXStreet.The latest increase translates into a gain of ₹86.17 per gram, or around 0.64%, compared with the previous day.Gold prices also moved higher on a…

SRINAGAR: Residents of Bagh-e-Yas in Chattabal have received a new community centre constructed by the Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) at a cost of ₹2.37 crore.The newly built Community Hall was inaugurated on Monday, providing residents with a dedicated space for community gatherings, public meetings and local activities.Furniture for the facility will also be provided through…