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Srinagar, Jammu register lowest February temperatures in a decade

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Srinagar: Mercury recorded a drop in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday with Srinagar recording minus 5.2°C and 3.6°C respectively, the second lowest minimum temperature in February in a decade for the capital cities. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 5.2°C against minus 2.0°C on the previous night and it […]

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Gujjar community upset by reservation allocated to Paharis

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Srinagar Tensions have flared in Jammu and Kashmir as members of the Gujjar community express discontent over the recent allocation of reservation benefits to the Pahari community. The decision has sparked outrage among Gujjars, who feel marginalized by the move. In a bid to voice their concerns, tribal activists gathered at Press Enclave in Srinagar

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Gujjar reservation must remain a priority: Omar Abdullah

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Srinagar: A day following the passage of the ST Bill in the Lok Sabha, granting reservation to the Pahari Ethnic Community in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list of Jammu and Kashmir, former Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) Vice-President, Omar Abdullah, voiced concerns on Wednesday, emphasizing the need to safeguard the share of the Gujjar

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Controversy erupts as video of elderly Kashmiri man asked to utter ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogan by man in uniform goes viral

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Srinagar: A video has surfaced here showing a man in uniform gripping the arm of an elderly Kashmiri man, demanding that he utter the religious Hindu slogan “Jai Shri Ram.” The incident, captured on video has raised questions on whether the army should indulge in religious affairs. The footage, shared widely on social media platforms,

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‘High speed internet restricted in Rajouri, Poonch after ST approval for Paharis’

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Srinagar: High-speed internet services in Rajouri and Poonch have been restricted ahead of the Rajya Sabha’s anticipated approval of the Jammu and Kashmir Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023. This bill, already ratified by the Lok Sabha, aims to incorporate the Gadda Brahmin, Koli, Paddari Tribe, and Pahari Ethnic Group into the region’s Scheduled Tribes

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Omar Abdullah restricted from traveling: NC

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Srinagar: The Vice-President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), Omar Abdullah, has been prevented from attending a scheduled program in Sundarbani, the party said today. The incident has sparked controversy, with the state spokesperson of the National Conference, Sarah Hayat Shah, condemning the move. Abdullah, who was expected to participate in a program

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Govt sets ball rolling for Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir

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Srinagar: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has initiated preparations for the upcoming General Elections to the Lok Sabha in 2024 by appointing Union Territory Level Nodal Officers to oversee various critical areas and issues. The appointment of officers has been announced through an official notification. The appointed officers, drawn from various administrative departments, will

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J&K Govt announces inclusion of a third gender in application forms for recruitment to various posts

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Srinagar The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has announced the inclusion of a “Third Gender/any Other Category” option in application forms for recruitment to various posts. This decision, outlined in Circular No. 30-JK (GAD) of 2023, signifies a significant step towards recognizing rights of transgender individuals in the region. This comes under the

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