News Topic:Omar Abdullah
Kashmir
Shutdown in Kashmir in protest of Pahalgam civilian killings
Businesses and educational institutions across Kashmir are shut in protest against the attack that killed more than 20 people on Tuesday.
J&K
J&K Govt announces relief for families of Pahalgam victims
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday announced Rs 10 lakh as ex-gratia relief to the families of the victim families and Rs 2 lakh for the grievously injured.
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Religion
J&K politicians raise concern over reported 80% slash in private Hajj quota
Jammu and Kashmir's top mainstream politicians have expressed concern over reports of an abrupt 80 per cent cut in India's private Hajj quota.
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Kashmir
Two students die, 20 injured as college bus overturns in North Kashmir
Two students were killed and 20 others injured when a college bus in which they were travelling overturned in Handwara sub-district of North Kashmir on Saturday.
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Kashmir
Ex-soldier killed, spouse, relative injured in Kulgam militant attack
A former soldier was killed and his wife and their relative's girl Sana (13) were injured in a militant attack in Behibagh area of South Kashmir's Kulgam on Monday.
Kashmir
Militants kill retired soldier in southern Kashmir’s Kulgam
A retired Indian Army soldier was killed and his wife and a girl were injured in a militant attack in southern Kashmir's Kulgam district on Monday.
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Health
Inter-ministerial team collects samples, CM visits Budhal Rajouri
Given the mysterious deaths of 17 persons at Budhal village in Rajouri district, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah arrived in the hamlet on Tuesday.
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Politics
Omar Abdullah-led government removes Hina Shafi Bhat as Chairperson KVIB
Jammu and Kashmir Government has removed opposition Bharatiya Janata Party leader Hina Shafi Bhat as Chairperson of the Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB).
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.
India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.