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Politics
J&K admin denies permission for ‘Martyrs’ Day’ gathering in old Srinagar
The District Administration Srinagar has denied permission to all applicants seeking to visit Khawaja Bazar, Nowhatta in old Srinagar on Martyrs’ Day, observed on July 13.
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Kashmir, a nuclear flashpoint, can explode anytime: Mirwaiz
Kashmir’s chief cleric and Hurriyat Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday termed Kashmir as a nuclear flashpoint which can explode anytime.
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Politics
J&K leaders unite in welcoming India-Pakistan ceasefire after days of hostilities
Jammu and Kashmir political parties on Saturday welcomed the announcement of an immediate ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
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Mirwaiz appeals for de-escalation amid rising tensions
Amid escalating border tensions, Hurriyat Conference chairman and Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday urged India and Pakistan to urgently de-escalate.
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Hope India and Pakistan resolve all issues without going to war: Mirwaiz
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said the situation between India and Pakistan was worsening and hoped the countries would resolve all issues without going to war.
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Mirwaiz urges people to trust Kashmiris, ensure locals’ safety
Kashmir's chief cleric and Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday urged the people of India not to fall prey to "hatred and media propaganda".
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Politics
Amid crackdown, CM Omar, Mehbooba, Mirwaiz urge Centre not to punish innocent Kashmiris
Amid an ongoing intensified crackdown in Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urged the authorities not to punish innocent Kashmiri people.
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Religion
Devotees at Jamia Masjid Srinagar observe silence for Pahalgam victims
In a rare gesture, devotees at Kashmir's historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar observed a one-minute silence on Friday in solidarity with the victims of the recent attack in Pahalgam.
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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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