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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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Mehbooba Mufti unanimously re-elected as PDP President

Mehbooba Mufti has been unanimously re-elected as PDP president after Abdul Rehman Veeri proposed her name and Khursheed Alam seconded the proposal.

Kashmir Police arrest 1,941 in drug cases, attach properties worth ₹154 crore

Kashmir Police report 1,941 arrests in over 1,500 drug cases, ₹154 crore in attached properties and 12,385 cyber fraud complaints this year.

Nadda reviews AIIMS Awantipora; MBBS seats to increase from 50 to 120

J.P. Nadda reviews AIIMS Awantipora as MBBS intake is set to rise from 50 to 120. J&K minister also seeks help to repatriate a Sopore student's remains from Bangladesh.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.