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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High salt intake, uncontrolled BP raise stroke risk in Kashmir
Excessive salt consumption, uncontrolled high blood pressure, obesity, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity are among the major factors increasing the risk of stroke.
Railways to offer concessional freight rates to transport Kashmir fruit
Kashmir's Horticulture Department and Northern Railway are exploring concessional freight rates to move fruit consignments by train using available return cargo capacity.
J&K’s new media policy nears finalisation; may cover Facebook, Instagram: Official
J&K Director Information Mamta Yadav says the new media policy is under examination and may include provisions covering platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
J&K Secretariat Move: NH-44 up-lane shut for goods carriers on Oct 31, Nov 1
J&K has restricted goods carrier movement on NH-44 on October 31 and November 1 for the Secretariat move from Srinagar to Jammu. Down traffic will be regulated.
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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.
When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure
We often treat accessibility as a feature of a building or website. But access is also a question of responsibility, in case of public service.