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Will victorious candidates jailed for terror charges take oath as MPs?
Two candidates currently lodged in prison on terror charges emerged winners in the just-concluded parliamentary election, giving rise to an unusual situation.
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Parliament passes budget bills for Jammu and Kashmir, highlights key allocations
The Parliament has approved the Revised Estimates for 2023-24 and Interim Budget 2024-25 for the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, commencing discussions.
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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.
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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.
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Politics
Year 2023: Parliament passed key laws on political reservation in J-K
In 2023, the Parliament passed key bills to grant political reservation to different groups in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory.
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Congress protests in Srinagar against suspension of 141 MPs
Congress today staged a strong protest against the suspension of 141 Member Parliaments (MPs) and demanded their immediate reinstatement.
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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.
Politics
Amit Shah introduces crucial bills in Rajya Sabha for J-K’s socio-political evolution
Amit Shah presented two bills in Rajya Sabha: Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill 2023 and Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2023.
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Satish Mahaldar asks political parties, Aga Ruhullah to back Kashmiri Pandit candidate for Srinagar by-poll
Satish Mahaldar urges NC, PDP, Congress, BJP and other parties to support a credible Kashmiri Pandit candidate in the forthcoming Srinagar Lok Sabha by-election.
CM reportedly offers to resign as NC seeks one year for Cabinet reshuffle
An NC MLA tells KNS that the party sought one year for a Cabinet reshuffle as Omar Abdullah reportedly offered to resign during a meeting with legislators.
NHM sanctions 5% annual increment for eligible contractual employees in J&K
NHM J&K sanctions a 5% annual increment for eligible contractual employees, with benefits effective from April 2026, October 2026 or April 2027.
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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.