Thursday, December 26News and updates from Kashmir

From the Ground

Srinagar shivers at -7.0°C: Frozen taps and power cuts disrupt daily life across Kashmir

Srinagar shivers at -7.0°C: Frozen taps and power cuts disrupt daily life across Kashmir

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Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir Valley are experiencing an intense cold wave, with minimum temperatures plummeting to record lows. Daily life has been severely disrupted as freezing conditi...
‘Cancer rising in Kashmir’: SKIMS alone registered 5,200 cases in 2024

‘Cancer rising in Kashmir’: SKIMS alone registered 5,200 cases in 2024

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‘Influencers against promoting fraudulent schemes’, Cyber Police warns

‘Influencers against promoting fraudulent schemes’, Cyber Police warns

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22 years later, high court acquits man in twin child murder case

22 years later, high court acquits man in twin child murder case

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Nearly 3 million tourists, including 47,000 foreigners, visited Kashmir in 2024: Officials

Nearly 3 million tourists, including 47,000 foreigners, visited Kashmir in 2024: Officials

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WHATS HOT

Kashmir’s power crisis: Higher cuts, Lower consumption than smaller states

Kashmir’s power crisis: Higher cuts, Lower consumption than smaller states

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Official statements in Kashmir show increasing use of Hindi

Official statements in Kashmir show increasing use of Hindi

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‘If this is development, we don’t need it’: Pulwama villagers decry karewa degradation

‘If this is development, we don’t need it’: Pulwama villagers decry karewa degradation

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HIV/AIDS cases surge in Jammu Kashmir: Over 6,995 test positive since 1998

HIV/AIDS cases surge in Jammu Kashmir: Over 6,995 test positive since 1998

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Kashmiri scientists lead the way in global health with local research

Kashmiri scientists lead the way in global health with local research

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Jammu Kashmir leads the country in unemployment among youth and women

Jammu Kashmir leads the country in unemployment among youth and women

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From the Campus

Muslim representation in higher education declines to 4.87%: AISHE report

Muslim representation in higher education declines to 4.87%: AISHE report

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India recorded a total of 43,268,181 students enrolled in higher education during 2021-22, with 2,108,033 Muslim students making up only 4.87% of the total enrolment. This marks a decline from the pr...
Jammu Kashmir govt. bans private tuitions by school teachers, warns of strict action

Jammu Kashmir govt. bans private tuitions by school teachers, warns of strict action

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CCTV cameras in school buses mandatory by January 31: Transport commissioner

CCTV cameras in school buses mandatory by January 31: Transport commissioner

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Absence of principals, basic amenities crippling J-K colleges, say educators

Absence of principals, basic amenities crippling J-K colleges, say educators

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Jk government declares winter vacation for schools in Kashmir

Jk government declares winter vacation for schools in Kashmir

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From Around the Globe

One child killed every hour in Gaza: UN Agency

One child killed every hour in Gaza: UN Agency

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The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has reported that one child is killed every hour in the Gaza Strip. In a statement, the UNRWA said, "No pl...
Israel intensifies airstrikes  on Syrian military facilities: War Monitor

Israel intensifies airstrikes  on Syrian military facilities: War Monitor

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India reaffirms support for peaceful Palestinian state amidst Gaza crisis

India reaffirms support for peaceful Palestinian state amidst Gaza crisis

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44 Kashmiris evacuated from Syria amid crisis

44 Kashmiris evacuated from Syria amid crisis

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Israel launches massive attacks in Syria; Iraq, Saudi condemn massive ‘landgrab’ by Israel

Israel launches massive attacks in Syria; Iraq, Saudi condemn massive ‘landgrab’ by Israel

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INTERVIEW

‘Ready to take PDP onboard, Nominating 5 MLA’s could spark tensions’: Omar Abdullah

‘Ready to take PDP onboard, Nominating 5 MLA’s could spark tensions’: Omar Abdullah

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Jammu Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Vice President, Omar Abdullah, has thanked the people of Jammu Kashmir for givi...
In 2010, We failed to bring accountability: Aga Ruhullah Mehdi

In 2010, We failed to bring accountability: Aga Ruhullah Mehdi

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As elections fever grips the Kashmir valley, we are holding weekly conversations with regional parties of Kashmir and Ja...
‘Never give up, it is never late’, In Conversation with Rufaida Rehman, author of The Grateful Flowers

‘Never give up, it is never late’, In Conversation with Rufaida Rehman, author of The Grateful Flowers

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Safoora Hilal The Grateful Flowers debut poetry book of a budding writer Rufaida Rehman was released at the tandoor r...
Ali Saffudin on ‘Sounds of Kashmir’- A blend of Purity of Noor Sahab’s music” and New Age “Chakker Mausiqui”

Ali Saffudin on ‘Sounds of Kashmir’- A blend of Purity of Noor Sahab’s music” and New Age “Chakker Mausiqui”

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Insha Mushtaq Dar The music of Jammu Kashmir has been, since ages, reflecting not only of the rich heritage and cultu...