News Topic:Paharis

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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Truck-Eeco collision in Pattan claims life, leaves another injured

A person was killed and another injured after a road accident involving a truck and an Eeco vehicle bearing registration number JK04H-7988 at Hyderbeigh area of Pattan.
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J&K braces for fresh spell of rain and snow

After the season’s first major widespread snowfall, Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness another spell of rain and snow from Monday evening, the MeT said.

TRAI Report: Reliance Jio and Airtel dominate network performance in Katra and Udhampur; BSNL lags behind

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its latest IDT findings, revealing significant disparities in mobile network performance across the J&K.

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As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.

Pulwama’s young students endure scorching heat as school construction stalls

For more than a year, young students at Government Upper Primary School (UPS) Chewakalan in Pulwama have been forced to study in sweltering, makeshift tin sheds.