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Cry, my Kishtwar!

Jammu and Kashmir has again been shamed. An in-charge headmaster raped a 15-year-old girl, resulting in pregnancy and her death following an abortion attempt in Kishtwar. Police have arrested accused Khalid Ahmed
Aug. 23, 2026

Step in right direction 

Jammu and Kashmir is steadily expanding the institutional and market ecosystem for traditional crafts. The government is focusing on upgrading laboratories development of craft villages. Pashmina Testing & Quality Certification Centre has been upgraded with five advanced equipment categories, including a Projection
Aug. 22, 2026

Healthy J&K

Food adulteration, misleading claims, and overuse of preservatives and artificial colors are making India sick. Junk food,

Drug-free India

Drugs are eating into the vitals of our society. We are losing fertile minds and precious

Future is female

International Women’s Day was observed on March 8. This year’s theme was `Rights. Justice. Action For ALL Women and Girls’. This theme aligns with the 70th session of the Commission on the
Mar. 10, 2026

World Wildlife Day

  Every year, World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3. On December 20, 2013 United Nations General Assembly declared March 3 as World Wildlife Day to create awareness about wild fauna
Mar. 5, 2026

Champions!

A 67-year-old wait finally ended on Saturday when the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team won the Ranji Trophy. Paras Dogra-led team defeated eight-time champions Karnataka at Hubballi. Leading the charge was Kashmir’s
Mar. 3, 2026

Airport makeover

  The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the expansion of Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of Rs. 1,677 crore. It will mark a major milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure
Feb. 26, 2026

J&K’s Ranji moment

J&K’s Ranji moment Jammu and Kashmir cricket team has scripted history by reaching the final of the Ranji Trophy. It is after 67 years that the J&K team has achieved the feat. J&K
Feb. 20, 2026

Forest cover

A good piece of news that has brought smiles to sullen faces. Jammu and Kashmir’s forest cover has increased by 83.55 square kilometres between 2021 and 2023. According to the India State
Feb. 11, 2026

India-US trade deal

President Donald Trump announced an India-US trade deal that will reduce tariffs on Indian exports to 18 percent from 50 percent. US duties had reached 50 percent on Indian goods and services.
Feb. 4, 2026

Budget FY27

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman formally laid the foundation for a USD 5 trillion economy when she presented her ninth budget. The budget was inspired by three ‘kartavyas’: Accelerate economic growth by
Feb. 3, 2026

Cancer strategy

Cancer strategy The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to launch a comprehensive cancer control strategy along with NITI Aayog and the Indian Council of Medical Research. A phased, evidence-based, and implementable
Feb. 1, 2026
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