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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has dismissed reports claiming a major syllabus change for Classes 9 to 12, clarifying that no revision has been introduced for the ongoing academic session.In an official statement, JKBOSE said the existing curriculum remains unchanged and that reports suggesting a complete overhaul of the syllabus…

PULWAMA: In a major setback for a local shepherd, 20 sheep died under suspected toxic conditions in Tral’s Kehlil area, raising fresh concerns about the safety of grazing fields in South Kashmir.The deceased animals belonged to Bilal Ahmad of Seer Tral and were being moved towards higher grazing pastures when they reportedly consumed grass suspected…

SRINAGAR: The much-awaited FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway on Thursday across the United States, Canada and Mexico, marking the largest edition in the tournament’s history with 48 teams competing for football’s most prestigious trophy.The expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a record 104 matches, including 72 group-stage games and 32 knockout fixtures, making…

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said his party will not formally invite any political party from Jammu and Kashmir to join its upcoming Delhi protest for restoration of statehood.“Whoever wants to join the protest can do so. We are not going to anyone with a begging bowl,” Abdullah told reporters in Srinagar.The…

SRINAGAR: With dog bite cases in Jammu and Kashmir continuing to be reported from both urban and rural areas, health authorities have intensified their rabies awareness campaign, urging people to seek immediate medical treatment after any animal bite, scratch or exposure.The Anti-Rabies Clinic at SMHS Hospital Srinagar, functioning under the Department of Community Medicine, Government…

SRINAGAR: Gold prices in India witnessed a sharp decline on Monday, with 24-karat gold prices plunging by ₹3,380 per 10 grams, marking the steepest single-day fall in several weeks despite escalating tensions in the Middle East.According to market data, the price of 24K gold dropped from ₹1,56,100 to ₹1,52,720 per 10 grams. Similarly, 22-karat gold…

JAMMU, June 6: In a major development that has sparked concern over police conduct in sensitive cases, four police personnel, including a Station House Officer (SHO), have been suspended for their alleged role in attempting to broker a compromise in a POCSO case registered in Jammu.According to official sources, the action was taken after allegations…

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday called for a united political movement for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s rights, saying all parties should be willing to set aside their political identities if they are genuinely committed to the cause.Speaking at The Hindu Huddle, Omar said the struggle for restoring constitutional protections and rights…

SRINAGAR: National Conference MP Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday called for a united and sustained movement for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood and constitutional rights, saying the struggle must be built on “credibility, consistency and public trust,” not political optics.Speaking to reporters, the Srinagar MP said people are increasingly questioning the sincerity…

NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Centre over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, alleging that lakhs of students are suffering due to a “broken and corrupt education system.”In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi cited the case of Akanksha, a NEET…