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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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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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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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ECI defers J&K electoral roll revision schedule, cites weather conditions
The Election Commission will announce the electoral roll revision schedule for J&K later, citing weather conditions and winter accessibility concerns.
Nadda sets March 2027 deadline for completion of remaining AIIMS Awantipora works
J.P. Nadda sets March 2027 as the deadline for remaining AIIMS Awantipora works. OPD services are planned before December 2026 and IPD in July 2027.
Mehbooba Mufti unanimously re-elected as PDP President
Mehbooba Mufti has been unanimously re-elected as PDP president after Abdul Rehman Veeri proposed her name and Khursheed Alam seconded the proposal.
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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.