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14 lakh kanals of state land encroached in Jammu, 3 lakh in Kashmir: Official data

Land mafia has encroached over 17 lakh kanals of state land across Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu division accounts for the majority of this encroachment. Rajouri district is the most affected. Official data reveals the extent of illegal occupation. Authorities have begun expunging these illegal entries from revenue records. Efforts are…

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8th Pay Commission Delhi meeting dates: Important update for Defence, Railway employees as 8th CPC set to discuss salary hike, fitment factor & more

The 8th Central Pay Commission will meet with Defence and Railway employee and pensioner bodies in New Delhi on May 13 and 14, 2026. Stakeholders must request appointments online by May 10, 2026. The Commission will also visit Hyderabad, Srinagar, Jammu, and Ladakh in May and June 2026. Railway technical…

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Operation Sindoor: One year on, Poonch has a plaque for its dead, few bunkers for its living

A year after Operation Sindoor, the border district of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir is still tending its wounds and still waiting for the bunkers that were promised years ago.

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7 Temples Where Shiva Is Said to Still Be Present Today

There are certain sacred spaces in India where devotion does not feel like a ritual performed at a distance, but like an experience that is alive, immediate, and deeply personal. Among the countless temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, a few stand apart because devotees across generations have believed that Shiva’s…

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Trains Cancelled Till April 26 Check Your Route Now

Imagine reaching the station ticket in hand, bags packed Only to hear your train isn’t coming. No warning. No clear announcement. Just confusion. Right now, thousands of passengers across Bihar are facing this reality as major disruptions hit Indian Railways. Between April 18 and April 26, several trains are cancelled,…

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7 Places Where Shiva Is Believed to Protect People From Death

"मृत्युञ्जयाय रुद्राय नीलकण्ठाय शंभवे। अमृतेशाय सर्वाय महादेवाय ते नमः॥" This ancient prayer to Shiva calls him Mrityunjaya, the one who conquers death. Across India, there are temples, caves, ghats, and sacred towns where people believe Shiva’s presence is so powerful that even death itself becomes less frightening. Some believe he…

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Can squirrels be kept as pet in India ?

Is it legal to keep squirrel as a pet in India?

A curious squirrel pauses on a branch

There is no rule book which says squirrels are illegal to keep But since they are wild animals and not hand feed/raised its better to avoid keeping them as pet. But in…

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Tensions Erupt in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Over Killing of Ayatollah Khamenei

A major confrontation unfolded in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Friday as National Conference (NC) MLAs staged a protest against the killing of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and the ongoing US-Israel military operations in Iran.

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Vaishno Devi or Kamakhya : Which Temple Started Navratri?

Navratri is one of the most powerful and widely celebrated festivals in India. For nine nights, devotees worship the divine feminine in her many forms, seeking strength, protection, and inner transformation. But have you ever wondered where this tradition truly began? Two names often come up in this discussion. The…

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5 Durga Temples Where Devotees Claim Miracles Still Happen

There are places people visit to ask for something. Then there are places people visit when language itself begins to fail them. Durga temples often become that second kind of place. Not because every prayer is answered in the way people expect, and not because faith can replace effort, grief,…

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Indian politician survives point-blank assassination attempt at wedding party

Police say suspect described attempted attack on Farooq Abdullah as ‘personal’ and that he had planned it for two decades

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Assassination Attempt on Farooq Abdullah: “God Saved Me,” Says Former J&K CM

A dramatic incident unfolded in Jammu when an alleged assassination attempt was made on former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah during a wedding function in the city’s Greater Kailash area. Reflecting on the tense moments later, Abdullah said, “God saved me.”

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5 Sacred Temples That Receive Crores in Donations Daily

In a world where time rushes forward like a river with no pause, certain places remain as anchors to the human spirit - sacred spaces where the ordinary meets the divine, and where the pulse of faith beats in rhythm with life itself. These temples are not just stone and…

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7 Temples Where Women’s Wishes Are Said to Be Fulfilled Faster

Faith has always been a powerful force in a woman’s life. Whether she prays for her family, health, marriage, children, or personal success, devotion gives strength and clarity. In Hindu tradition, certain temples are especially known for fulfilling women’s wishes quickly. These sacred places are connected to divine feminine energy…

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Why Are Some Shivlings Worshipped Without a Yoni?

“नमामीशमीशान निर्वाणरूपं विभुं व्यापकं ब्रह्म वेदस्वरूपम्।” There is something deeply still about a Shivling. It does not narrate a story through gestures. It does not hold weapons or ornaments. It simply stands in silence. Centered. Timeless. Eternal. Most devotees are familiar with the Shivling resting upon a circular base called…

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Editors Guild meet raises bigger question for Kashmir press: How to build concrete support?

One month after Jammu and Kashmir Police summoned six Kashmir-based reporters – including those from The Indian Express and Hindustan Times – the Editors Guild of India (EGI) convened an online conference on Wednesday titled “Reporting From Kashmir: Challenges and Opportunities.”

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Living in La-La Land”: India Rebukes Pakistan Over J&K at UNHRC

India on Thursday delivered a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), dismissing Islamabad’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir as “hallucinating” and accusing it of living in a “La-La land.”

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4 Ancient Temples Where Devi Is Worshipped as a Living Goddess

“या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥” In the temples of India and Nepal, Devi is not always worshipped as a distant idol carved in stone. In some sacred spaces, she is treated as present, breathing, responding. The rituals are not symbolic alone. They are conducted with…

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Congress Targets S. Jaishankar Over Deletion of US Map Showing J&K as Part of India

The Congress on Friday launched a sharp attack on external affairs minister S. Jaishankar, accusing him of failing to protect India’s diplomatic interests following the reported deletion of an Indian map by the United States.

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4 Powerful Lakshmi Devi Temples in India for Wealth & Prosperity

Goddess Lakshmi is one of the most revered Hindu deities. Devi’s blessings can be particularly beneficial for students or young professional who are studying or are about to launch their careers. Religious leaders say that Lakshmi Devi represents the epitome of prosperity and beauty. She is the goddess who grants…

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7 Most Powerful Shakti Peethas Known for Fulfilling Prayers

ॐ सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके। शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तुते॥ There are places in Bharat where faith does not feel symbolic. It feels alive. The air is heavy with devotion, the silence feels charged, and prayers seem to leave the lips with direction. The Shakti Peethas are believed to be such…

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‘Told to sign bond, reporter does not’: Express confronts police action against reporter in Kashmir

Days after journalists from national publications were summoned by the Jammu and Kashmir police, The Indian Express publicly backed its Srinagar-based reporter Bashaarat Masood, detailing the police action against him in a front-page report.

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I covered Op Sindoor. This is what it’s like to be on the ground when sirens played on TV

I’ve been reporting from the ground for five years. I’ve covered elections, protests, accidents, communal violence and the environment. I’ve waited outside police stations and hospitals, slept on station floors, travelled overnight to places that stop making headlines within a day. Still, this year felt heavier. Some assignments ended when…

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‘Systematic harassment’: J&K Police seizes phone from The Wire journalist

Last evening, officers from the Jammu and Kashmir Police seized The Wire’s Jehangir Ali’s phone from his home in Charar-i-Sharief town in Budgam district. The Wire called this action an “attempt by the Jammu and Kashmir police and administration to intimidate its correspondent, which is emblematic of the systematic harassment…

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Indigo: Why India is held hostage by one airline

It was October 1988. Me, my mother, and my younger sister were supposed to fly in an Indian Airlines flight, from Ranchi, in what was then Bihar, to Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir, with an overnight stop at Delhi, to attend my father’s younger brother’s wedding.

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