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Protest held against withdrawal of posts advertised by JKSSB since 2014

Job aspirants on Saturday staged a protest against the withdrawal of posts by General Administration Department (GAD).

Civilian’s Killing: Son seeks punishment for infamous Papa Kishtwari

A lone protester Zahoor Ahmed Mir from Nishat area of Srinagar outskirts staged a protest here at Press Enclave Srinagar, demanding stern punishment to infamous gunman Papa Kishtwari for killing his father.

Family of missing Phd scholar stages protest in Srinagar

Family members and relatives of a missing Phd scholar staged a massive protest here in Kashmir capital Srinagar on Monday.

Kashmiri transporters stage protest in Srinagar

Kashmir transporters on Thursday staged a protest to urge the government to allow the local transporters resume their services too as they have faced huge losses since lockdown was enforced in the Valley in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

Employees stage protest against unbundling of PDD

Employees of Power Development Department (PDD) on Monday staged a peaceful protest demonstration in Srinagar against the move of the Government to unbundle the department.

In pandemic times, seasonal workers stage protest in Bandipora

Seasonal employees working with Department of Mechanical Irrigation on Friday staged a protest amid Coronavirus pandemic demanding the release of their wages before Eid.

Protest erupt as soldier allegedly eve-teases a girl in Baramulla

An Army Commanding Officer Saturday pacified angry mob and stopped the issue getting snowballed into a major controversy when he ‘apologized’ to people who alleged that a soldier, part of a patrolling party, passed ‘lewd’ comments on a young girl in Singhpora area of Pattan town here in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday morning.

Three persons injured during clashes in Pulwama

At least three persons including an 18-year-old youth suffered pellet injuries after clashes erupted in Rahmoo area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday afternoon, reports and officials said.

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INDIA bloc plans mega Delhi protest on Monday over CEC Gyanesh Kumar

INDIA bloc plans a major Delhi protest on October 12 against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list irregularities, following Saturday’s police crackdown.

Wangchuk warns of fast over Delhi protest detentions; CJP leaders released

Sonam Wangchuk warned of a hunger strike or foot march over Delhi protest detentions. A court later ordered the release of three CJP leaders.

Kashmir sees light rain, Gulmarg snowfall; MeT forecasts fresh wet spell

Kashmir saw light rain and fresh snowfall in Gulmarg as MeT forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds on October 13–14.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

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.