Kashmir
Dry spell affects saffron cultivation in Kashmir
The dry spell in Kashmir has had a devastating impact on saffron production this year, with yields dropping by 50 to 70 percent compared to previous years.
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Politics
Govt committed to regularise daily wagers, restore SKIMS autonomy: NC leader
Senior National Conference leader Tanvir Sadiq said that the government is committed to regularise all daily wagers and casual labourers in a phased manner.
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Politics
61 people voted in favour of ‘special status’ resolution in Assembly, only 28 opposed: Speaker
J&K Legislative Assembly Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather said that the resolution passed in the maiden Assembly session was forwarded to the concerned quarters for necessary action.
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Mehbooba calls for review of ‘arbitrary’ dismissals of govt employees since 2019
PDP President, Mehbooba Mufti has written a letter to CM Omar Abdullah, seeking a review of the "arbitrary" dismissal of some government employees since 2019.
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Jammu
Woman, two children charred to death in Kishtwar house fire
A woman and her two children were charred to death after their house was gutted in a fire mishap in Kishtwar district today morning, officials said.
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Kashmir
Two teenagers injured in stabbing incident in Bemina
Two persons were stabbed and injured in a scuffle on Friday evening between two groups at Hamdania Colony area of Bemina area, officials said.
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Politics
Omar Abdullah defends J-K’s special status resolution, assures statehood restoration
Jammu and Kashmir UT’s Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the resolution on special status passed by the Legislative Assembly was no compromise.
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Jammu
Suspected militants kill two Village Defense Guards in Kishtwar
Two Village Defense Guards (VDG) were reportedly killed by the militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.
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18 injured, six critical as Tempo Traveller plunges into gorge in Ganderbal
A Tempo Traveller carrying tourists from Sonamarg plunged 60 feet into a gorge near Gund in Ganderbal, injuring 18 people, including six critically.
GCC seeks 40-year upper age limit for J&K Bank recruitment
GCC urges LG Manoj Sinha to ask J&K Bank to raise the upper age limit to 40 years for its 1,356 Banking Associate and PO vacancies.
Tourists asked to leave Gurez ahead of snowfall forecast
Bandipora Police advise tourists to leave Gurez by November 10 ahead of forecast heavy snowfall from November 11 and possible road blockages.
Ladakh observes complete shutdown against proposed winter LAHDC elections
Ladakh observed a complete shutdown on November 10 as political parties, traders and social organisations opposed the proposed winter schedule for LAHDC elections.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.