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<title><![CDATA[ Kishtwar Tribal Girl's Death: Demand Grows for Action Against Those Who Tried to Hush Up Heinous Crime ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ A six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to probe the alleged sexual assault, illegal termination of pregnancy and death of a 12-year-old tribal girl and her stillborn child in Kishtwar's Chatroo. Meanwhile, the Tribal Gujjar Bakarwal Welfare Foundation has demanded protection for the victim's family and strict action against those allegedly attempting to hush up the case. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:42:11 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ 'Tariff Shock' Hits J&K: 6.83% Power Hike Triggers Political Storm Over 200 Units Free Power Promise ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ The JERC's decision to raise electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir by an average 6.83 per cent from September 1 has triggered a political storm, with opposition parties accusing the National Conference government of betraying its promise of 200 units of free electricity. BJP, Apni Party, Peoples Conference and PDP leaders have criticised the hike, while trade bodies have warned that it could add to the financial burden on consumers and further strain the region's economy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:41:40 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Punjab Arms Smuggling Module Busted Amid NIA Probe Into Pakistan-Australia Drone Arms Drop ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Punjab Police has busted an alleged arms-smuggling module in Amritsar, arresting two suspects and recovering 10 sophisticated pistols, magazines and live ammunition. The action comes amid an NIA probe into suspected Pakistani and Australian links to a June drone-based arms drop near the Punjab border in June this year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:33:21 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ NIA Raids 5 Locations in Kupwara, Anantnag Over Suspected OGW and Drug-Terror Nexus ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ The NIA on Saturday conducted simultaneous searches at five locations in Kupwara and Anantnag districts of J&K as part of an ongoing probe into a suspected Over Ground Worker (OGW) network and possible links between drug trafficking and terror financing. The searches led to the seizure of electronic devices, including a mobile phone, as investigators examined suspected links to the wider terror-support network. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:37:11 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ 2019 Pulwama Attack Case: Special NIA Court Rejects Bail Plea of Accused Insha Jan ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ The Special NIA Court in Jammu has rejected the bail plea of Insha Jan, an accused in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack case, observing that the charges against her appeared prima facie true. The court also cited the bar on bail under Section 43-D(5) of the UAPA and expressed concern over the possibility of influencing key witnesses. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:03:51 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine to Go Cashless in Counting Room: Machines to Replace Manual Counting in 15 Days ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board is set to replace manual counting of devotees' cash offerings with cash recycler machines at the shrine in Katra. Two machines have already been installed, with six more being added, and manual counting is expected to end within 15 days to improve transparency, security and efficiency. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:57:06 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ 'Once Predicted No One Would Hold Tricolour in J&K, Today It Flies High': LG Sinha Takes Swipe at Mehbooba ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha took an apparent swipe at former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti over her past remarks on the Tricolour, saying the national flag is today being held high with pride across Jammu and Kashmir. He also called for a united societal effort to combat terrorism, narco-terrorism, substance abuse and corruption. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:52:52 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ A Death in J&K Shames Us All: Kishtwar Minor's Life Stolen by Trusted Teacher ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ A 12-year-old tribal schoolgirl in Kishtwar's Chatroo area died while being rushed for treatment after her pregnancy was discovered — allegedly the result of repeated sexual assault by her school's headmaster. He and his brother have been arrested as protests and a complete shutdown grip the area, with residents demanding justice. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:05:19 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Ladakh Withdraws 24 FIRs Linked to September 24 Leh Violence After Chhewang-Gyalson Meet with LG ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ The Ladakh administration has announced the withdrawal of 24 FIRs registered in connection with the September 24, 2025, violence in Leh, days after veteran Ladakhi leaders Thupstan Chhewang and Tashi Gyalson met Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and sought the withdrawal of cases against youth. Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra said cases with no major evidence would be withdrawn, while the remaining cases would be reviewed by the police. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:17:59 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Ladakh Plans World's Highest Cricket Stadium at 11,800 Feet Near Leh ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Ladakh is planning to build the world's highest-altitude cricket stadium at Ranbirpur near Thiksey in Leh at an elevation of around 11,800 feet. The proposed Rs 100-crore project is expected to boost sports tourism, provide better facilities for local athletes and take cricket to a record altitude, surpassing Dharamshala's HPCA Stadium. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:38:49 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Two BJP Leaders Booked in a Week on Extortion Charges, More Embarrassment for Party in Kashmir ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ The BJP faced another embarrassment in Jammu and Kashmir after police registered an extortion and fraud case against Pulwama Kisan Morcha vice-president Aijaz Ahmed Shah. The development comes days after the party suspended its Pulwama district president Showkat Gayoor following an extortion case against him. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:37:31 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ As US Envoy Visits Kashmir, Omar Abdullah Says 'Washington is Not Going to Solve Our Problems' ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said issues concerning the Union Territory must be resolved by New Delhi and not Washington during his meeting with US Ambassador Sergio Gor. Meanwhile, former CM Mehbooba Mufti urged Gor to review and withdraw the US travel advisory for Kashmir, saying it was hurting tourism and the livelihoods of thousands of families. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:20:21 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Two AIIMS Jammu Female Employees Die Within 48 hours; Joint Probe Launched into Mysterious Deaths ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Two female employees of AIIMS Jammu, including a doctor and a staff nurse, died under mysterious circumstances within 48 hours in Jammu and Samba districts. Police have launched a joint investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths and whether there is any connection between the two cases. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:28:21 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Leh Violence: Ladakhi Leaders Seek Withdrawal of Cases, Compensation for Victims ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Veteran Ladakhi leaders Thupstan Chhewang and Tashi Gyalson met Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and urged the administration to withdraw cases against youth linked to the September 24, 2025, Leh violence. They also sought financial assistance for affected families, early submission of the inquiry report and an early meeting with the Centre on the broader Ladakh issue. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:50:32 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Rohingya Presence in Jammu Seven Times Higher Than Kashmir Valley, Security Concerns Flagged ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Government data presented before the High-Level Committee on Demographic Change shows that 6,737 Rohingyas have been identified across Jammu division, compared with 919 in the Kashmir Valley. Officials have flagged security concerns over settlements near the international border and allegations involving organised crime, drug trafficking and human trafficking. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:16:11 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Kashmir's Shopian Sees Powerful Independence Day Gesture as LeT Terrorist's Parents Hoist Tricolour ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ In a striking Independence Day gesture, the parents of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Abid Ramzan Sheikh hoisted the Tricolour at their home in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir. The photograph went viral on social media, drawing praise and highlighting a powerful message of patriotism. The gesture also brought back memories of 2021, when Muzaffar Wani, father of slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, had hoisted the national flag. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:10:15 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Major Multi-State Crackdown Dismantles ISI-Backed Shahzad Bhatti Terror Network Ahead of I-Day ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Security agencies have launched a coordinated crackdown across 14 states, detaining 253 people and making major recoveries in a probe into the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti terror network. The operation, conducted ahead of Independence Day, uncovered IEDs, grenades bearing Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings, pistols, ammunition and CCTV cameras allegedly used for espionage. In J&K agencies are also keeping a close watch on local gangsters suspected of links with Bhatti. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:08:03 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Bombay Gets Its First Cocktail Week — And Five of Asia's Finest Bars Are Crossing Borders For It ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ From 19th to 21st August, the city's inaugural cocktail week draws five of Asia's most celebrated bars,  from Guangzhou to Singapore, into guest shifts across five Bombay addresses. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:00:41 +0530</pubDate>
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