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9 dead, 29 injured in Nowgam police station blast in Srinagar

Srinagar: A massive accidental blast at Nowgam Police Station on the outskirts of Srinagar late Friday night left nine people dead and 29 others injured, officials said. A security official told news

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Politics

In J-K bye-elections, Budgam says yes to PDP after decades, BJP got Nagrota

by Sajid Raina

Akali Dal chief says Punjab Police, not ruling AAP, won Tarn Taran bypoll

by IW Desk

Ruhu-Led silence, Parra-mount Push: Budgam Delivers NC its first Defeat since 1977

by Sajid Raina

Aga Ruhullah ‘killed himself politically’ to send a message: CM Omar

by IW Desk

Environment and Climate

150 detained at India Gate during protest over capital’s worsening air pollution

by IW Desk

Doctors report 50 percent rise in eye problems as smog continues to engulf Delhi

by IW Desk

Pakistan’s Lahore continues to remain world’s most polluted city

by IW Desk

AAY Families to Get 200 Free Units Only After Solar Installations: J&K Govt

by IW Desk

Health·Environment and Climate

Doctors report 50 percent rise in eye problems as smog continues to engulf Delhi

New Delhi: The national capital’s continued poor air quality and thick smog engulfing the city are not only harmful for the lungs

by IW Desk

Science and Technology

Hotels must install CCTV, maintain visitor records, says J-K admin

by IW Desk

Railways plans direct Jammu-Srinagar train service as works near completion

by IW Desk

Govt begins verification drive to identify fake scribes in J-K’s Budgam

by IW Desk

India begins Trishul Military exercise along Pakistan border

by IW Desk

Society and Culture

Hotels must install CCTV, maintain visitor records, says J-K admin

by IW Desk

Kashmiri girl builds a museum so Gujjar heritage never fades away

by Suhail Rather

Woman allegedly cheats Srinagar jewellers of lakhs of rupees

by IW Desk

After Snakebite Death, Family Keeps Dead Boy Under Cow Dung Hoping to Revive Him

by IW Desk

Human Rights and Social Justice

9 dead, 29 injured in Nowgam police station blast in Srinagar

by IW Desk

‘Aapke ghar mein bhi maa-baap hain, kuch sharam karo,’ Sunny Deol tells media

by IW Desk

22 children rescued after hostage-taker killed in Mumbai

by IW Desk

President Murmu Flies Rafale With Female Pilot Pakistan Used in Fake Capture Claim

by IW Desk

Sports·Education·Education and Innovation

In Kashmir’s Private Schools, a sporting chance is often Missing

SRINAGAR: At a private school in Bandipora, students rush out for the much-awaited “games period” only to find themselves without a coach,

Sports

Asia Cup trophy handover issue could be raised in ICC meeting on Friday

by IW Desk

In Kashmir’s Private Schools, a sporting chance is often Missing

by Suhail Khan

Rohit Sharma-led Indian team celebrates after winning the Champions Trophy against New Zealand on March 9, 2025, in Dubai

Shoaib Akhtar Asks: Where Was PCB at Champions Trophy Final?

by IW Desk

Going Nowhere—So Stop Guessing About My Retirement: Rohit Sharma

by IW Desk