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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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,
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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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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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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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
Srinagar: The police intervened to rescue two Bangladeshi women who were being trafficked to Jammu and Kashmir. The women were saved by the police, and an individual named Nishith Biswas from West Bengal was apprehended while accompanying them. Acting promptly upon receiving information about the potential human trafficking incident, Jammu Police filed a First Information
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Srinagar A key witness in a special CBI court pointed to JKLF chief Yasin Malik as the primary shooter in the 1990 Indian Air Force (IAF) attack in Srinagar. The incident, which occurred on January 25, 1990, at Rawalpora on the outskirts of Srinagar, resulted in the death of four IAF personnel, including a squadron
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Srinagar Dry weather in Kashmir is anticipated to conclude by the end of January, bringing relief from the prolonged dry spell. The Meteorological department officials predict moderate snowfall between January 29 and January 31. Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, speaking on behalf of the local Meteorological department, conveyed that a more precise forecast would be available in
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Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has raised objections to the plea submitted by Waheed Ur Rehman Para, a prominent leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seeking permission to travel to New Delhi, according to a report by The Indian Express. Para, who serves as the leader of the PDP Youth wing, has expressed
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