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Srinagar: The central government is set to begin the process of restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, more than five years after it was revoked, according to media reports. During a meeting in New Delhi yesterday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of the Centre’s full support and confirmed that steps toward […]
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Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government today said that the UT Cabinet has passed a resolution urging the Union Government to restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. According to an official statement, the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, met on Thursday and unanimously approved the resolution calling for the restoration of
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Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the fire-ravaged Marwah area in Kishtwar on Thursday, meeting with victims of the recent blaze. He expressed deep sympathy for their plight and assured them of ongoing government support to help restore their lives. Addressing the local community, Abdullah stressed that it was the government’s responsibility
Srinagar: An application seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood within a two-month timeframe was brought before the Supreme Court on Thursday for listing. Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan mentioned the matter to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, requesting that the application be listed. “There is a Miscellaneous Application (MA) related to the Article
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Srinagar: National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir today at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. The oath ceremony was administered by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. This marks Abdullah’s second term as Chief Minister, having previously held the position from 2009 to 2015.
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Srinagar: The President of India on Thursday issued a proclamation to revoke President’s Rule in Jammu & Kashmir. According to the Presidential Proclamation, the order issued on October 31, 2019, shall stand revoked immediately before the appointment of the Chief Minister. “In exercise of the powers conferred by section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir
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Srinagar: The Meteorological Department in Srinagar has forecast light snowfall in the higher elevations of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16 and 17. Until October 15, the weather is expected to remain predominantly dry across the region. From October 11 to 15, dry weather is anticipated, but from October 16 onwards, the forecast suggests cloudy
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Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) cabinet will pass a resolution seeking the restoration of statehood from the Centre. National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah expressed his optimism that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would honor his commitment to restoring J&K’s statehood, a promise that has been echoed by NC partner, Congress as well. Speaking to
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Srinagar: The body of a Territorial Army soldier who went missing on Tuesday evening from the forest area of Kokernag in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district has been recovered. A top police officer told GNS that a massive search operation was launched by the police and army this morning after the Territorial Army soldier went missing
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Srinagar: At least two army personnel were injured in a suspected mine blast during a patrol in the Gogaldara Jamgund area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. According to official sources, the two soldiers, belonging to the 19th Sikh Regiment, were injured due to a landmine explosion while patrolling the area. The soldiers were subsequently shifted
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