News Topic:J&K State Cabinet
Politics
Omar Abdullah likely to meet LG Manoj Sinha amid cabinet expansion speculation
Omar Abdullah is likely to meet LG Manoj Sinha on Saturday, with sources indicating J&K's long-awaited cabinet expansion could take place early next week.
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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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Politics
J&K cabinet expansion unlikely before Assembly session
The Omar Abdullah-led J&K government is unlikely to expand its cabinet before the Assembly session, with a possible reshuffle around October 16.
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Politics
J&K Congress rejects NC’s Cabinet offer over Statehood demand
JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra has confirmed Congress rejected the NC's offer to join Omar Abdullah's Cabinet, saying it won't join until statehood is restored.
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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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J&K
J&K Cabinet greenlights free power scheme under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
The cabinet on Friday discussed the implementation of 200 units of free electricity for AAY families in J&K and also approved the reorganisation of the Jal Shakti Department.
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Kashmir
In a first, cabinet meets at Pahalgam
In a significant move, J&K cabinet on Tuesday met at the tourist resort of Pahalgam, where 26 tourists lost their lives in a militant attack on April 22.
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Cabinet passes resolution urging Centre to restore J-K’s statehood
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday said that the Cabinet has passed a resolution urging the Union Government to restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir.
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34 J&K Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia amid flight suspensions
At least 34 J&K Umrah pilgrims are stranded in Saudi Arabia after flight suspensions. They seek government help as expenses rise and return travel remains uncertain.
LG designates special fast-track courts in J&K for exam paper leak cases
LG Manoj Sinha has designated Special Fast-Track Courts in Jammu and Srinagar to try exam paper leaks, cheating and other offences under the 2024 Act.
J&K faces power deficit risk in November as 329 MW central share allocated for winter months
J&K officials warn of power shortages in November and March as winter demand rises. Peak demand may reach 2,900 MW amid limited hydropower generation.
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