Politics
BJP says Omar Abdullah unlikely to expand cabinet soon, attacks NC’s ‘inner circle’ style
BJP spokesperson Abhijeet Jasrotia alleges Omar Abdullah favours a close inner circle over cabinet expansion, comparing NC's functioning to the Samajwadi Party.
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Politics
BJP leader Showkat Gayoor booked over alleged extortion in Pulwama
An FIR has been registered against Showkat Gayoor in Pulwama over allegations of extortion, threats and obstruction linked to a soil extraction project for a Gurudwara.
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Kashmir
Kashmir student movement veteran Mohammad Anwar Ashai passes away
Mohammad Anwar Ashai, a veteran of Kashmir's 1960s student movement, has died in Srinagar. Former MP Abdul Rashid Kabli and ex-Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu paid tribute.
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Health
IMA JDN demands release of withheld salaries for doctors on maternity leave
IMA JDN J&K has urged the Health Department to release withheld pay for resident doctors on maternity leave, citing a High Court ruling in the Dr Sonakshi Gupta case.
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Interviews
Ex-NC leader Kabuli alleges 1987 Kashmir poll rigging, targets Farooq Abdullah
Former NC parliamentarian Abdul Rashid Kabuli alleges he witnessed rigging of the 1987 J&K elections and makes claims against Farooq Abdullah's role in the Maqbool Bhat case.
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Kashmir
Daily wagers stage protest in Jammu, demand minimum wage and permanent status
Thousands of daily wagers protested in Jammu on Monday, demanding implementation of the Minimum Wages Act and permanent status for eligible long-serving workers.
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Kashmir
Three police personnel injured as escort vehicle rolls down in Awantipora
Three police personnel, including an officer, were injured after an escort vehicle rolled down following a tyre burst near Zirayat Sharief in Awantipora on Monday.
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Kashmir
Security stepped up across Srinagar ahead of Independence Day
Security arrangements have been stepped up across Srinagar ahead of Independence Day, with police personnel intensifying frisking, vehicle checks and surveillance.
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Latest news
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.