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Former MLC Syed Asgar Ali returns to PDP

Former Kishtwar MLC Syed Asgar Ali has returned to the PDP in Srinagar in the presence of party president Mehbooba Mufti after joining NC in 2019.

Jamaat-e-Islami rift widens as former chief distances group from JDF

Jamaat-e-Islami’s internal dispute has widened as Ghulam Mohammad Bhat distances it from JDF, while Mehbooba Mufti and Mirwaiz seek due process.

Mehbooba backs protesting medical interns over stipend hike

Mehbooba Mufti backed protesting GMC Bemina medical students and urged the J&K government to resolve their demand for a stipend of up to ₹30,000.

Omar accuses admin of ‘double standards’ over NC, BJP protests in Srinagar

Omar Abdullah accused the administration of double standards during rival NC and BJP protests in Srinagar, while Mehbooba Mufti and Waheed Para criticised the handling.

PDP marks 26th Foundation Day with renewed call for dialogue and dignity

On the occasion of its 26th Foundation Day, the PDP held a commemorative event at Sher-e-Kashmir Park in Srinagar on Monday.

On ‘Martyrs Day’, J&K leaders put under house arrest, access to old city graveyard blocked

Several leaders from Jammu and Kashmir were placed under house arrest today to prevent them from visiting the Martyrs’ Graveyard in Srinagar’s old city.

Speaker, PDP chief spar over Assembly resolution proposing to declare July 13 as public holiday

A political row unfolded between J&K Assembly Speaker Rahim Rather and PDP chief Mehbooba over an Assembly resolution proposing that July 13 be declared a public holiday.

J&K leaders welcome ceasefire between Iran and Israel

J&K’s mainstream political leaders on Tuesday welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and Israel following the days of clashes.

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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.

J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers

J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.

J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers

J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.

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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.