Politics
Ladakh Panchayat elections on November 21; Model Code of Conduct comes into force
Ladakh will hold Panchayat elections on November 21, 2026. The SEC has announced the schedule and enforced the Model Code of Conduct with immediate effect.
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Politics
Aga Ruhullah leaves new political platform open, says he will consult people after Nov 3
Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi says he will consult people after November 3 on Jammu and Kashmir’s constitutional rights, leaving his political options open.
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Education
J&K Govt issues formal order hiking medical interns’ stipend to ₹25,000
J&K has issued a formal order raising the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns, including FMGs, to ₹25,000 retrospectively from October 1, 2026.
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Politics
Omar joins INDIA bloc delegation to President; NC condemns restrictions ahead of Delhi protest
Omar Abdullah joined INDIA bloc leaders seeking the CEC's removal, while the National Conference criticised reported detentions and restrictions ahead of Delhi's October 10 protest.
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Travel
Northern Railway cancels four trains from J&K amid Delhi traffic concerns
Northern Railway cancelled four trains from Jammu Division on October 9 due to anticipated Delhi traffic congestion. Check affected services and timings.
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Religion
Nund Rishi’s Urs observed at Charar-e-Sharief; devotees flag parking woes
Nund Rishi’s annual Urs was observed at Charar-e-Sharief as IGP Kashmir reviewed security arrangements and the Mirwaiz raised parking concerns.
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Politics
J&K cabinet expansion back in focus as Omar plans consultations with Farooq Abdullah
Omar Abdullah says J&K cabinet expansion will follow the GST Council meeting and talks with Farooq Abdullah, with three ministerial berths vacant.
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Entertainment
Qazi Touqeer remains in Bigg Boss 20 despite health-related exit rumours
Qazi Touqeer remains inside Bigg Boss 20 despite exit rumours. His team says he has fever, received a medical check-up and continues participating.
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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.
Sakina Itoo rules out rebellion in NC amid cabinet expansion resentment
Sakina Itoo has ruled out rebellion in the National Conference after its Cabinet expansion, saying differences of opinion do not indicate divisions within the party.
J&K Crime Branch files chargesheets in cases of alleged illegal stay by Pakistanis
J&K Crime Branch has filed chargesheets in eight cases involving 65 people over alleged illegal stay by Pakistani nationals across four Jammu division districts.
Ramban Court awards two life terms to convicted militant in 2005 Gool attack
A Ramban court sentenced Mohammad Sharief to two life terms for the 2005 Gool attack that killed three family members, including an infant.
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