Jammu
Two ‘hybrid’ militants arrested in Poonch
Security forces in arrested two 'hybrid' militants linked to the Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force (JKGF) in Poonch district, the police said in a statement on Saturday.
J&K
LG Sinha approves J-K Cabinet’s resolution on full statehood
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha cleared a resolution passed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's Cabinet urging the Centre to restore the statehood.
Politics
After nearly four years, stage set for Rajya Sabha polls in J-K
The elections for the four Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir will be held after nearly four years following the swearing-in of the NC-led government.
Politics
Mehbooba urges new J-K Govt to pass resolution against Article 370 abrogation
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti urged the new government to pass a resolution condemning the Central government's August 5, 2019 decision from the floor of the House.
Politics
J-K UT gets its first elected CM as Omar Abdullah takes oath
Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir amid tight security, following the National Conference party's victory in the recent elections.
Politics
Omar Abdullah faces tough choices in Cabinet formation among NC MLAs
As Omar Abdullah prepares to form the next Cabinet in Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief Minister-designate is facing immense pressure from within his party.
Politics
Rift emerges in NC as Aga Ruhullah challenges Omar Abdullah’s stance on Article 370
An internal divide within the National Conference is becoming evident as MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi publicly expressed discomfort with recent remarks made by Omar Abdullah.
India
Baba Siddique: What we know about influential politician’s murder in Mumbai
The assassination of prominent politician Baba Ziauddin Siddique has sent shockwaves across India, reigniting memories of Mumbai's violent underworld era.
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No timeline for J&K Panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly
J&K government told the Assembly that no specific timeline is available for Panchayat polls as electoral-roll, delimitation and reservation work continues.
17 killed as Congolese army plane crashes in southwest DRC
A Congolese army plane crashed in Kwango province after a technical fault, killing 17 people, including two senior generals, officials said.
Ashok Koul steps down as J&K BJP General Secretary
Ashok Koul has stepped down as J&K BJP General Secretary (Organisation), a post he held since 2012, saying he will return to his parent organisation.
No applications received under Journalist Welfare Scheme 2023: J&K Govt
J&K government told the Assembly that no application has been received under JWS-2023, which offers financial aid to eligible journalists in extreme hardship.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.