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All J&K Haj 2026 Applicants Set To Make Cut Amid Low Demand

Srinagar, Aug. 13 -- Officials privy to the development said that against a total quota of 7,963 pilgrims, including a basic share of 5,963 (4.9% of the national allotment) and a special quota of 2,00... Read More


Boat Capsizes In Jhelum At Pampore; Sand Digger Dies, Two Rescued

Srinagar, Aug. 13 -- According to officials, the incident occurred while the men were engaged in sand digging operations midstream. Two of the workers were swiftly rescued by locals and fellow worker... Read More


Women, Toddler Son Killed In Road Accident In J&K's Rajouri

Srinagar, Aug. 13 -- Officials said that last night a driver of a Mahindra XUV-300 (registration number 24BH5324C) was driving at high speed and lost control near Lathi, resulting in an accident. In ... Read More


HC Warns Staff Over Uniform Violation

Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- "It has been observed that the officers/officials of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh do not wear the prescribed uniform and attend the office/official duties in casual dress whic... Read More


J&K's Forest Area Grows By Over 224 Sq Km: GoI

Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- The report reveals that the region's forest area grew by 224.39 square kilometres, contributing to the country's overall forest cover expansion of 3,093.61 square kilometres betwe... Read More


Nearly 99.7% Of Forest Rights Claims Disposed Of In J&K: Centre

Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- As of May 31, 2025, a total of 46,090 claims under the Forest Rights Act (FRA) have been filed in Jammu & Kashmir, comprising 33,233 individual claims and 12,857 community claims,... Read More


Over 15,000 J&K Tribal Students Receive Post-Matric Scholarships: GoI

Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- As of May 31, 2025, a total of 6,020 forest rights titles have been distributed in the region, comprising 429 individual and 5,591 community titles. Although exact forest land ar... Read More


Number Of J&K Govt Schools Decline By 19% Since 2019: GoI

Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- The number of schools fell from 23,165 in 2019-20 to 18,785 in 2023-24, a net loss of 4,380 schools, according to data shared in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister of State for Educa... Read More


HC Asks Staff To Wear Prescribed Uniforms, Warns Action Over Dereliction

Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- "It has been observed that the officers/officials of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh do not wear the prescribed uniform and attend the office/official duties in casual dress whic... Read More


Residents Demand Reopening Of Tourist Destinations In Budgam

Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- The administration had ordered the shutdown of several tourist spots across the Valley for security reasons after the Pahalgam attack. However, locals say the prolonged closure o... Read More