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J&K finalises Panchayat Electoral Rolls 2026; voter count crosses 72.24 lakh

Jammu, May 21 -- The Jammu and Kashmir State Election Commission has finalised the Panchayat Electoral Rolls 2026 following completion of the annual revision exercise with April 1, 2026 fixed as the q... Read More


Sidhra Demolition: Govt sets-up committee to probe violations of Forest Rights Act

Srinagar/JAMMU, May 21 -- As the Jammu & Kashmir government on Wednesday constituted a committee to probe possible violations of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 during the demolition of tribal houses in S... Read More


J&K Cong seeks probe by retired HC judge into Jammu forest eviction drive

Jammu/Srinagar, May 21 -- The Congress in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday demanded a high-level inquiry headed by a sitting or retired high court judge into the recent eviction and demolition drive in ... Read More


Samba hottest in J&K as mercury soars to 45.7 deg C, unrelenting heatwave grips Jammu region

Jammu, May 21 -- Heatwave conditions prevailed in Jammu region as several areas witnessed unusually high temperatures on Wednesday, with Samba emerging the hottest in the Union territory at 45.7 degre... Read More


Labour Commissioner issues heat wave advisory for worker safety

Jammu, May 21 -- The Labour Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir has issued a detailed advisory for the protection of workers and labourers against prevailing and anticipated heat wave conditions across ... Read More


Drug peddler detained under PIT-NDPS Act in Kathua

Jammu, May 21 -- A suspected drug peddler was detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act in Kathua district on Wednesday, officials said. The d... Read More


5 drug peddlers held

Srinagar, May 21 -- Police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested five drug peddlers including wanted heroin suppliers in Anantnag, Baramulla and Ganderbal and recovering contraband substances from the... Read More


J&K Sports Council congratulates Vishal Thappar on World Cup selection

Srinagar, May 21 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council on Wednesday congratulated ace sabre fencer Vishal Thappar on his selection to represent India at the Senior Fencing Sabre World Cup scheduled ... Read More


Sports fields turn into arenas of talent as DYSS Baramulla holds mega zonal competitions

Baramulla, May 21 -- The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) Baramulla on Wednesday organised a series of inter-school zonal level competitions across various zones of the district under th... Read More


Govt committed to developing rural areas at par with cities: Deputy CM

Uri, May 21 -- Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday said the government is committed to developing rural and border areas at par with urban regions across Jammu and Kashmir. The depu... Read More