News Topic:Paharis

Pahari people to contest on ST-reserved Assembly seats of J&K

With changing dynamics of politics in Jammu and Kashmir after delimitation of Assembly constituencies, the major boost will be for the Pahari population.

We will contest on all Assembly seats of J&K: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the BJP unit of J&K must gear up to contest on all seats in the upcoming Assembly elections.

BJP leader Syed Mushtaq Bukhari urges Paharis to vote for Mehbooba Mufti

In a fresh development, senior BJP leader Syed Mushtaq Bukhari urged members of the Pahari community to vote for Mehbooba Mufti in the ongoing Lok Sabha election.

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.

Omar Abdullah claims denied permission to visit Rajouri amidst rising tensions

Former Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Wednesday alleged that he was denied permission to visit Rajouri for a party function.

Omar Abdullah calls for protection of Gujjar community’s ST reservation

Former chief minister and NC vice-president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that the share Gujjar community get from ST reservation must be guaranteed and protected.

Lok Sabha passes bill granting Scheduled Tribe status to Paharis in J-K

In a significant development, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

Pahari Tribe’s ST Inclusion: Police foil Gujjar, Bakerwal protestors march to Raj Bhawan

Police detained members of Gujjar and Bakerwal communities as they tried to march towards Raj Bhawan to protest against the inclusion of Pahari tribes in ST list.

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NC using statehood issue to divert attention from pressing concerns: Sunil Sharma

BJP leader Sunil Sharma accused the NC of diverting attention with its statehood protest, saying the BJP’s September 2 agitation will focus on jobs.

NC to gherao BJP offices in J&K over statehood, other demands

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference will hold peaceful gherao demonstrations at BJP headquarters in Srinagar and Jammu over statehood and other demands.

Iltija Mufti backs J&K MBBS, BDS interns’ demand for ₹30,000 stipend

PDP leader Iltija Mufti backed protesting MBBS and BDS interns in J&K, supporting their demand to raise the monthly stipend from ₹12,300 to ₹30,000.

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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.

Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream

The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.