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LeT module busted, 5 arrested: Police
Police urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity, saying public cooperation has been key in preventing attacks and dismantling networks.
Month: April 2026
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J&K mandates licensing, sets standards for drug rehabilitation centers
Kashmir Impulse Desk Srinagar, April 6 The Jammu and Kashmir government has introduced a new regulatory framework for drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centers, requiring mandatory licensing and setting detailed standards for infrastructure, staffing and treatment practices. Under rules notified this week, all such centers must obtain approval from designated authorities before operating. Existing facilities have […]
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Hailstorm damages apple orchards in south Kashmir
Kashmir Impulse Desk Srinagar, April 6 A sudden hailstorm swept through parts of south Kashmir on Monday, damaging apple orchards at a critical stage of development and raising concerns about a sharp decline in this year’s harvest. The storm, which lasted about 20 minutes, struck several villages in Shopian and Kulgam districts, including Feeripora, Mandujan, […]
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J&K reviews rollout of Urban Challenge Fund to boost city infrastructure
Kashmir Impulse Desk Jammu, April 6 Senior officials in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reviewed plans to implement a new urban development financing program, with an emphasis on identifying viable projects and leveraging private investment to modernize city infrastructure. At a meeting chaired by the chief secretary, Atal Dulloo, officials discussed the roadmap for the […]
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Audit flags Rs 1.24 lakh crore in unapproved spending in J&K
Kashmir Impulse Desk Srinagar, April 6 An audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has identified more than Rs 1.24 lakh crore in government spending in Jammu and Kashmir that was incurred without legislative approval, raising concerns about long-standing lapses in financial oversight. The expenditure, accumulated between 1980-81 and 2019-20, remains pending for […]
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Private hospitals in Kashmir plan to suspend free care under Sehat Scheme over unpaid dues
Kashmir Impulse Desk Srinagar, April 6 Private hospitals across Kashmir have said they will suspend free treatment under a government-backed health insurance program beginning April 15, citing more than Rs 300 crore in unpaid reimbursements. The decision, announced by representatives of empaneled hospitals, threatens to disrupt access to care for thousands of patients who rely […]
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World Health Day: Chronic illnesses’ surge poses growing health challenge in J&K
Kashmir Impulse Desk Srinagar, April 6 As World Health Day approaches, a different kind of health crisis is coming into focus in Jammu and Kashmir, one driven less by infectious disease and more by a steady rise in chronic illnesses. Across the region, non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and cancer are increasing at […]
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Nearly half of J&K’s lakes have disappeared since 1967, audit finds
Kashmir Impulse Desk Srinagar, April 6 Nearly half of the natural lakes in Jammu and Kashmir have either vanished or shrunk over the past five decades, according to a government audit that highlights mounting ecological stress in the region. Of the 697 lakes recorded in 1967, at least 315 have disappeared, while 203 others have […]
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CM Omar urges faster appointments as 124 beneficiaries receive jobs under relief scheme
Kashmir Impulse Desk Jammu, April 6 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called for reforms to accelerate appointments under a government relief program, as he distributed job letters to 124 beneficiaries in Jammu. Speaking at an event at Convention Centre, CM Omar said the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme designed to provide compassionate appointments to families of […]
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CM Omar backs LG Sinha’s magisterial inquiry into Ganderbal ‘encounter’
Kashmir Impulse Desk Jammu, April 6 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday endorsed a magisterial inquiry into a recent encounter in Ganderbal, saying the investigation would help establish the facts and ensure transparency. CM Omar said he favored a swift process over a more time-consuming judicial probe, even as some legislators from his party, the […]