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Srinagar: The Bandipora police in north Kashmir successfully rescued a woman from Bihar who had fallen prey to human trafficking. The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, was illegally sold to an individual identified as Zahoor Ahmad Sheikh, son of Nazir Ahmad, resident of Banyari Ajas. An official said that that cognizance has been taken under […]
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Srinagar: In response to former National Conference (NC) MLA and now BJP leader Davinder Singh Rana’s recent assertion that the NC sought an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2014, Sara Hayat Shah, additional spokesperson for the NC, vehemently refuted the claim, asserting that the party has never entertained the idea of aligning
Srinagar: Dr. Farooq Abdullah, the National Conference (NC) president and incumbent Member of Parliament from Srinagar constituency, today ruled out any pre-poll alliance, saying instead the party will contest independently. Addressing reporters at the party headquarters in Srinagar, Dr. Farooq Abdullah said, “We want to make it abundantly clear that NC will not enter into
NC to fight polls alone in J&K, can’t be crushed by ED summons: Farooq Abdullah Read More »
Srinagar The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has extended an invitation to the public to submit representations on the delimitation of municipal wards. In an announcement posted on their official social media handle, “X”, SMC sought inputs from residents and stakeholders regarding the delimitation of municipal wards in Srinagar. “Interested individuals and organizations are encouraged to
Govt begins process of delimitation of municipal wards Read More »
Srinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set its sights on making significant inroads into Kashmir following the recent reservation quota for Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Jammu and Kashmir. The move comes after the Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aims to expand the ST category
BJP hopes to make inroads in Kashmir after ST reservation to Paharis Read More »
Srinagar: In a significant development, the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament, has passed a crucial bill aimed at extending Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation benefits to the Pahari community. The Gujjar Bakarwal community of Jammu and Kashmir earlier announced plans to challenge the decision that could grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation status to
Rajya Sabha passes bill for ST status to Paharis, others Read More »
Srinagar: In response to the recent extension of Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Pahari people and other communities in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha assured that the reservation benefits for Gujjar and Bakerwal communities would remain unaffected. During an interaction with journalists at Raj Bhawan, LG Sinha clarified that the newly recognized
‘New sub group being established to preserve existing ST reservations’ Read More »
Srinagar: Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) successfully rescued two persons after they were stuck inside a tipper, hit by an accident in Nowshera area in Srinagar. As learnt by GNS, two persons Lateef Ahmad Bhat and Arif Ahmad Bhat, both residents of Budgam, were stuck inside a tipper bearing registration number JK04 7173 after the
2 persons stuck inside accident-hit Tipper rescued in Srinagar Read More »
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
Gujjar community upset by reservation allocated to Paharis Read More »
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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