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DDC chairperson, Nazir Khan, faces possibility of ouster

Srinagar: District Development Council members of central Kashmir’s Budgam district have moved a no-confidence motion against the incumbent chairperson of the council. Quoting sources, KNO reported that 13 members of the council have moved the no-confidence motion against DDC chairperson Nazir Ahmad Khan. “Chairperson has failed to convene any meeting of the council for over […]

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LG, Manoj Sinha, at a function in Srinagar.

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls would be conducted before September: LG Sinha

Srinagar: LG Manoj Sinha has stated that the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls would be conducted before September. In an interview with TV9 Network, he emphasized that his focus remains on Jammu and Kashmir, dismissing any plans to contest Parliamentary polls from Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. Sinha confirmed that Lok Sabha elections in the region would align

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Efforts on to relocate unsafe maternity hospital Anantnag: Secy H&ME

Srinagar: The relocation of Maternity and Child Care Hospital at Anantnag is a longstanding issue and all steps are being taken in this regard keeping in view the interests of the patients, Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr Abid Rasheed Shah said on Monday. Speaking to reporters following his visit to both the M&CCH and

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‘No decision yet on extension of winter vacation in schools’

Srinagar: Amid speculations of an extension of the winter vacation in Kashmir due to a wet weather spell, the School Education Department stated on Monday that it has not yet made any decision regarding the matter. Administrative Secretary of the School Education Department, Piyush Singla, stated that the news circulating about an extension of the

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Sajad Lone to contest from Baramulla Lok Sabha seat, party not to contest from Jammu, to decide other candidates from Kashmir in week’s time

Srinagar: Ahead of the upcoming Parliamentary elections, People’s Conference (PC) has announced its decision to field party president, Sajad Lone, from the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat. Former Minister and party, general secretary, made the announcement in a post on X, saying this came after extensive discussions with party leaders. Ansari said, “In response to the

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Apni Party to field candidates on all 5 Lok Sabha seats, list soon

Srinagar: The Apni Party has confirmed its participation in all five parliamentary seats in Jammu and Kashmir, with candidates already chosen for the upcoming elections. Led by former Minister Altaf Bukhari as its President , the party aims to address the region’s challenges since its inception. Bukhari expressed confidence in garnering support across JK and

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Srinagar records minus 3.1°C, Gulmarg coldest at minus 9.0°C

Srinagar: The cold persisted in the Kashmir Valley, with Srinagar recording minus 3.1°C on Saturday, according to officials. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar experienced a drop of 0.5°C from the previous night’s temperature of minus 2.6°C. This temperature was 4.0°C below normal for this time of year in the summer capital of JK.

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Kupwara admin seeks data for final location survey of Sopore to Kupwara railway line

Srinagar:  In a latest development vis-à-vis the extension of approximately 33.7 kilometer long railway line from Sopore to Kupwara under the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, the Kupwara administration has sought latest requisite data from various offices in the district for the purpose of ‘Final Location Survey’ (FLS) by the Railway authorities. “Dy. Chief Engineer/C-II,

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ECI takes strong exception to defiance of instructions on transfers, postings of officers ahead of LS polls

Srinagar: Observing contravention to the instructions on transfers and postings of officers in wake of upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Election Commission of India has directed the offices concerned in all states and union territories to strictly adhere to and comply with the transfer policy instructed by the Commission. Secretary, Ashwani Kumar Mohal, in a communiqué

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