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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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Srinagar: A Delhi court has reserved its decision on the bail application of Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid, who is currently in custody on charges related to militant funding case and the court is expected to deliver its ruling on September 4. Rashid, also known as Sheikh Abdul Rashid, is seeking regular bail. Additional Sessions
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Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party Wednesday released the poll manifesto for the upcoming assembly polls in the Union Territory, stating that it will fight for the restoration of full statehood. It also said that the party will ensure quashing of public safety acts against Kashmir youth with no heinous crimes.Addressing a press conference, Apni
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Srinagar: Engineer Rashid, who was arrested in connection with a 2017 Jammu and Kashmir militant funding case, has submitted a regular bail application to Delhi’s Patiala House court. The court has issued a notice to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) regarding his plea and has scheduled a hearing for August 28. Rashid, who recently won
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Srinagar: Encounter has started between militants and security forces in Ahlan area of Kokernag in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. A senior police officer said that a team of Police and security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Ahlan on a very specific input. As the joint team approached towards the suspected area, the
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