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Heavy rainfall causes hardships in Anantnag town; Former Minister urges action

Srinagar: The residents of Anantnag Town are grappling with difficulties as heavy rainfall has led to the accumulation of water in various areas, exacerbating long-standing drainage issues. Numerous complaints have flooded in since morning, highlighting the challenges faced by the locals due to waterlogging, the NC said. The situation has been particularly severe around the

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Abdul Gani Vakil calls for CBMS ahead of Parliamentary elections

Srinagar: Abdul Gani Vakil, Senior Vice President of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC), has urged the central government to implement Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) before the upcoming parliamentary elections in the region. Vakil emphasized the significance of addressing critical public concerns ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Among the key issues highlighted by Vakil

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Talks on with NC over seat sharing for LS polls: Congress

Srinagar: Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir, senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Monga has said that discussions are underway with the NC leadership on allocation of parliamentary seats for the upcoming polls. This came after NC earlier said that, ” On the seat sharing, we have been very clear for the

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Azad underscores commitment to job creation

Srinagar: Chairman of the Democratic People’s Alliance Party (DPAP), Ghulam Nabi Azad, Wednesday articulated a plan to generate employment opportunities and bolstering the development and prosperity in J&K. DPAP posted on “X”, ” Chairman DPAP Ghulam Nabi Azad addressed a massive public gathering in Mandi, Poonch, outlining commitments to job creation and infrastructural growth. His

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NC holds workers meeting in Chadoora

Srinagar: Ali Mohammad Dar, the Zonal President of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) for Central Kashmir and Constituency Incharge for Chadoora, presided over a workers’ meeting in Block Chadoora. The gathering witnessed a significant turnout of party members. The meeting underscored the unwavering commitment of NC to its core principles and effective functioning, as

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Hakeem Yaseen rues shortage of staff in hospitals, educational institutions

Srinagar: Chairman Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen has expressed serious concern over the poor healthcare facilities in various hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir, mainly due to the acute shortage of staff including specialist doctors, paramedical staff, and qualified hospital administrators. He has also lamented staff shortages in various educational institutions.

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Farooq Abdullah, Omar seek compensation for Ramban fire victims

Srinagar: After the devastating fire incident in the Ramsoo area of Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah expressed profound shock and sorrow. The tragic incident claimed the lives of three minor sisters, sending shockwaves across Jammu and Kashmir. The Abdullahs extended their deepest condolences

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Gujjars to approach Supreme Court in case ST reservation to Paharis gets implemented, give call for boycotting BJP

Srinagar: The Gujjar Bakarwal community of Jammu and Kashmir has announced plans to challenge the decision that could grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation status to the Pahari community.  The Lok Sabha, on Tuesday, passed the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023, granting scheduled tribe status to the Pahari people and other

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