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Rajya Sabha approves bills granting reservation to OBCs and ST status to Paharis in J-K

In a significant development for J&K, the Rajya Sabha passed two bills aimed at fostering social inclusion and political representation in the Union Territory.

Parliament passes bill granting OBC reservation in J-K local bodies

The Parliament on Tuesday passed a bill to provide reservations to Other Backward Classes in local bodies in Jammu and Kashmir.

J-K local bodies laws face proposed amendments as bill debuts in Lok Sabha

A bill that seeks to amend laws related to local bodies in Jammu and Kashmir was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

Centre invites Ladakh leaders for crucial second round of talks in Delhi

The Centre has extended an invitation to Ladakh leaders for a crucial second round of talks with the High Powered Committee in Delhi, scheduled for February 19.

Government confirms full coverage of J-K citizens under PMJAY-SEHAT scheme

The Government of India reaffirmed that every citizen in Jammu and Kashmir is entitled to the benefits offered by the Ayushman Bharat PMJAY-SEHAT scheme.

Rajya Sabha approves bill enabling 33% women reservation in J-K Assembly

The Rajya Sabha made a significant move on Monday by passing The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill 2023.

Bill to extend women’s reservation law to J-K introduced in Lok Sabha

A bill to extend the provisions of the women's reservation law to Jammu and Kashmir was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Four bills on J-K quota, electoral reservation introduced in Parliament

The Government of India on Wednesday introduced four bills in Parliament on quota and electoral reservation in Jammu & Kashmir.

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Former JeI member joins electoral process, casts vote in Pulwama

Dr Talat Majeed, a former member of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district participated in the election process by casting his vote.
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DEO Pulwama visits various polling stations

As the voting across four assembly segments is under way in Pulwama, the District Election Officer (DEO) Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom (IAS) visited many polling stations.

Kashmir political leaders accuse authorities of arresting their workers

J&K political leaders, including Sajjad Gani Lone and Altaf Bukhari, have raised concerns over the arrest and harassment of workers ahead of the polls.

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Kashmir political leaders accuse authorities of arresting their workers

J&K political leaders, including Sajjad Gani Lone and Altaf Bukhari, have raised concerns over the arrest and harassment of workers ahead of the polls.
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Flash flood hits Tenghar village in Pulwama

In a harrowing ordeal for the residents of Tenghar village in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district, a sudden flash flood wreaked havoc, inundating over a dozen homes.