April 12, 2026
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Century-Old Bhaderwah School in J&K’s Doda Set for Heritage Makeover to Preserve Historic Legacy

BHADERWAH, Apr 11: One of the oldest educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, the Boys Higher Secondary School in Bhaderwah, has received a major boost with the government deciding to redevelop the 106-year-old institution into a heritage school. The foundation stone for the Rs 3.06 crore redevelopment project of the 20th-century institution—earlier known as Amar

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Jammu and Kashmir

Finance Department Transfers 25 Accountants, Assigns Additional Charges in Major Administrative Reshuffle

JAMMU, Apr 11: The Directorate of Accounts and Treasuries, Finance Department Jammu, has issued orders for the transfer and posting of 25 Accountants, along with the assignment of additional charge, in the interest of administrative efficiency, with immediate effect. (Agency)

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Jammu and Kashmir

Altaf Bukhari Hails LG Manoj Sinha’s Strong Stand on Drug Menace, Calls for Collective Action Against Drugs in J&K

SRINAGAR, Apr 11 : Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party president Syed Altaf Bukhari on Saturday urged every citizen of the Union Territory to actively contribute to the success of the 100-day ‘Nasha Mukt’ campaign launched to tackle the growing drug menace. In a post on X, the Apni Party chief said the initiative is both

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Jammu and Kashmir

SSP Pulwama Chairs Public Darbar at Sangerwani to Address Grievances and Strengthen Public Outreach in South Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Apr 11 : Demonstrating a proactive approach to community engagement, Police in Pulwama organised a Public Darbar at Sangerwani under the chairmanship of SSP Pulwama, Ms. Tanushree (IPS). The darbar saw active participation from residents of several villages who raised their grievances before the police. Members of the Gujjar community, preparing for their seasonal

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Jammu and Kashmir

Anti-Encroachment Drive Launched to Restore 10-Km Wohun Canal Stretch in Anantnag, Authorities Begin Demolition of Illegal Structures

ANANTNAG, Apr 11 : The Irrigation Department on Saturday launched a large-scale demolition and anti-encroachment drive along a 10-km stretch of the historic Wohun canal, from Ganeshpora to Seer Hamdan in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. The drive, aimed at restoring the natural flow and utility of the canal, is being carried out with

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Jammu and Kashmir

CCIK hails LG Manoj Sinha’s crackdown on drug smugglers in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar, Apr 11 : The Chamber of Commerce and Industries Kashmir (CCIK) on Saturday welcomed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for his firm announcement of a crackdown on drug smugglers and peddlers, stating that strict measures are essential to protect the youth of the Union Territory from the growing drug menace. Earlier in the day, the

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India’s role questioned as J&K CM advisor calls for stronger push on US-Iran tensions

Srinagar, Apr 11 : Senior National Conference leader and Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, on Saturday said Pakistan played a role in easing tensions in West Asia, while asserting that India’s ties with Israel limited New Delhi’s ability to take a similar initiative. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event

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Jammu and Kashmir

Passports, Aadhaar to be cancelled for drug smugglers: LG Sinha announces major crackdown

Jammu, Apr 11: Asserting that “those destroying the future of our youth will not be spared,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday launched a 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir campaign, announcing strict measures including cancellation of passports, Aadhaar cards, and attachment of properties of drug smugglers. Addressing a gathering at MA Stadium in Jammu,

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Jammu and Kashmir

Kupwara’s mustard cultivation push turns profitable for farmers

Kupwara district is witnessing a notable rise in mustard oilseed cultivation this year, with over 3,500 farming families actively participating in what officials and locals are calling a “yellow revolution,” raising expectations of a strong and rewarding harvest. Farmers across several areas, especially Langate, have brought large stretches of land under mustard cultivation—something residents say

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