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BJP hopes to make inroads in Kashmir after ST reservation to Paharis

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 […]

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Ghulam Nabi Azad calls for strict enforcement to prevent road accidents in Chenab Valley

Srinagar: In response to the devastating news from Kishtwar, where two individuals, including a minor child, lost their lives in an overloaded vehicle mishap on the Gulabgarh to Hakoo, Machail link road, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Chairman of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) and Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has taken to “X”

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ST Reservation quota in Jammu and Kashmir likely to go up

Srinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has said that the reservation quota for Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Jammu and Kashmir could go up to include new categories. Prior to the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, the state’s reservation policy allocated 8% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 10% for STs, 2% for social castes, 3%

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LG, Manoj Sinha, at a function in Srinagar.

‘New sub group being established to preserve existing ST reservations’

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

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Controversy erupts as video of elderly Kashmiri man asked to utter ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogan by man in uniform goes viral

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,

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Govt sets ball rolling for Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir

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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J&K Govt announces inclusion of a third gender in application forms for recruitment to various posts

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

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Waqf Board pensioners in distress:  Pension , retirement benefits halted from last 2 years

Srinagar, August 9: The pensioners of Jammu and Kashmir Wakf board have made a fervent  appeal to Chairman Dr. Darakhshaan Andrabi to settle their  pension cases which have been halted in Waqf office since April last year so that they could be paid pension salary  and other incentives due to the them. They said due

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Crime Branch Kashmir files charge sheet against 19 persons for involvement in police recruitment scam

Srinagar, July 14: Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against 19 persons who got appointmented in Police department on fake and forged appointment letters.  In a statement, the Economic Offences Wing, Srinagar (Crime Branch Kashmir) said that it has produced a chargesheet in case FIR No. 48 of 2015 before the Court of Passenger

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