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NEET-UG 2026 exam cancelled over paper leak allegations; CBI launches probe

Kashmir Impulse Desk New Delhi, May 12  India cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 medical entrance examination on Tuesday following allegations of a question paper leak, prompting a federal investigation and triggering outrage among more than two million candidates who appeared for the test earlier this month. The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the nationwide examination […]

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Teenage student dead, 3 injured in fire at Anantnag seminary

Kashmir Impulse Desk Anantnag, May 12  A 15-year-old student was killed and three others injured after a fire broke out at a seminary in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district early on Monday, officials said. The blaze erupted around 1:30 a.m. at Faizan Baba Hyder Reshi Darul Uloom in the Old Mattan Adda area of Anantnag […]

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PDP leader Iltija Mufti’s X account withheld after sedition case

Kashmir Impulse Desk Srinagar, May 11  The account of PDP leader Iltija Mufti on X was withheld in India following a legal demand, nearly two weeks after authorities registered a case of sedition against her for posting a video of former Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani. “@IltijaMufti_ has been withheld in IN in […]

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CS calls for NABH accreditation, universal NQAS certification across health institutions

Kashmir Impulse Desk Srinagar, May 11 Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the National Health Mission (NHM) and allied healthcare programmes in Jammu and Kashmir and took stock of the achievements, challenges and future roadmap of the Health and Medical Education Department for strengthening healthcare delivery across J&K. The […]

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Srinagar-Jammu Vande Bharat: Occupancy inches towards 90% within 10 days of commercial run

Kashmir Impulse Desk  Jammu, May 11 “Seamless connectivity strengthening Jammu and Kashmir’s growth story.” True to its tagline by the Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, the premium service of Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express- a semi high-speed train- has touched a significant milestone by inching towards around 90 percent occupancy rate, within ten days of […]

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Cabinet Secretary chairs meeting on issues related to Central Govt employees

Kashmir Impulse Desk New Delhi, May 11  Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan on Monday chaired a key meeting here to discuss matters related to central government employees. The 49th meeting of the National Council of the Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM) was held at Seva Teerth, under the chairmanship of the cabinet secretary, a statement issued […]

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DMO Ganderbal attached after absence during CM’s visit, complaints over illegal mining

Kashmir Impulse Desk Srinagar, May 11 The Directorate of Geology and Mining, Jammu and Kashmir, has attached the District Mineral Officer (DMO) Ganderbal pending an inquiry into his conduct and alleged non-performance after he reportedly remained absent during the visit of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and other dignitaries to Ganderbal district on May 10.  According […]

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Amid West Asia crisis, PM Modi calls for public austerity

Kashmir Impulse Desk Vadodara, May 11 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated his call for reduced fuel consumption, greater use of public transport and electric vehicles by citizens, and urged people to defer gold purchases amid the West Asia crisis which has caused large-scale disruptions. Addressing a gathering in Vadodara after inaugurating the Sardar […]

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Somnath symbolises faith, civilisational spirit: LG

Kashmir Impulse Desk Srinagar, May 11 Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday described the Somnath Temple as a symbol of India’s enduring spiritual and cultural heritage, saying its repeated reconstruction over centuries reflected the resilience and continuity of the country’s civilisational ethos. Addressing the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’ event at Lok Bhavan to mark 1000 years […]