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After nearly four years, stage set for Rajya Sabha polls in J-K
The elections for the four Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir will be held after nearly four years following the swearing-in of the NC-led government.
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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.
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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.
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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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Startling! 10,000 women missing in J-K from 2019-2021
In a shocking revelation by the Centre, almost 10,000 women have gone missing from J&K from 2019 to 2021.
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J&K
185 outsiders bought in J-K in last three years: Centre
The Centre on Wednesday said that 185 persons from outside Jammu and Kashmir have bought land in the Union Territory during the years 2020, 2021 and 2022.
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J&K
Year 2022 saw highest number of anti-militancy operations in J-K in five years: MHA
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday said that the year 2022 saw the highest number of anti-militancy operations in J&K.
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J-K sees 72 lakh tourists since September 2021: G Kishan Reddy
More than 1.43 lakh tourists visited J&K in December 2021 and the number of tourists who visited since September 2021 is over 72 lakh, the Tourism Ministry said.
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