News Topic:Independence Day
J&K
J&K celebrates 80th Independence Day, LG and CM extend greetings
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.
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Politics
Omar Abdullah says cabinet reshuffle will not happen before August 15
CM Omar Abdullah says J&K cabinet reshuffle is a "work in progress" but won't happen before Aug. 15; sources say new Kashmir Valley faces likely to be inducted.
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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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Jammu
Jammu Police, VDGs conduct search operation in Akhnoor ahead of I-Day
Jammu Police, in coordination with Village Defence Guards (VDGs), carried out a CASO along with a long-range patrol in the Akhnoor area on Saturday.
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Education
Kulgam teacher receives President’s invite for outstanding contribution to school education
Waseem Ahmed Lone, a government school teacher from south Kashmir's Kulgam district, has been invited by President Droupadi Murmu.
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News & Interviews
79th Independence Day observed in Pulwama
The 79th Independence Day was celebrated in Pulwama on Friday with a renewed spirit of patriotism and solidarity, commemorating the historic occasion.
Kashmir
IGP Kashmir says multi-tier security in place for peaceful I-Day celebrations
IGP, Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi, on Monday said that multi-tier security arrangements are being made to ensure peaceful Independence Day celebrations.
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J&K
Govt directs officials to attend Independence Day functions in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all officers and officials stationed in Srinagar and Jammu to attend the main Independence Day functions.
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Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.
Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah
Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.
J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister
Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.
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