Crime & Justice
Srinagar court sentences couple to 20 years in prison in child sexual assault case
The court sentenced both convicts to 20 years’ simple imprisonment under provisions of the POCSO Act
Month: June 2026
Art, Culture & Society
2 men die after inhaling toxic fumes while cleaning well in Kupwara
Police identified the deceased as Reyaz Ahmad Bhat and Aadil Ahmad Bhat, both residents of Hatmulla Padnal village
Latest
PM Modi says Emergency was direct assault on Constitution
The Emergency witnessed the suspension of civil liberties, curbs on freedom of expression, arrests of political leaders, journalists, social workers and an assault on institutions that are the bedrock of our democracy
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Amit Shah meets President as speculation grows over cabinet reshuffle
The meeting came two days after PM Modi separately called on President Murmu
International Affairs
Iran invites PM Modi to late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral
Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader for more than three decades, was killed on February 28 during the opening day of large-scale US and Israeli air strikes on Tehran
Crime & Justice
HC upholds JKBOSE’s authority to mandate textbooks in affiliated schools
The dispute arose after JKBOSE issued notifications requiring private schools affiliated with the board to adopt its textbooks for Classes VI to VIII
Business & Economy
J&K rolls out new rural jobs scheme replacing MGNREGA from July 1
The scheme will apply across all notified rural areas of J&K and forms part of the broader Viksit Bharat @2047 vision
Business & Economy
SKUAST-K can emerge as globally competitive agricultural university: LG Sinha
The university also outlined three flagship projects as part of its long-term development strategy
Art, Culture & Society
Kashmir’s GI QR code certification system wins national SKOCH Award
Kashmir’s handicrafts sector, known for products such as Pashmina shawls, carpets, papier-mâché and walnut wood carving, remains one of the region’s largest sources of traditional employment and export earnings
Environment & Climate
Rain, thunderstorms lash parts of Kashmir as weather office warns of fresh spell next week
Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 32 degrees Celsius, nearly three degrees above normal