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J&K Assembly autumn session to see 650 questions, 17 Private Member Bills
J&K Assembly’s September 21-30 autumn session has around 650 questions, 16-17 Private Member Bills and nearly 50 resolutions on the agenda.
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J&K power tariff hiked 6.83%, opposition slams broken free-electricity promise
JERC has approved a 6.83% power tariff hike for J&K effective September 1 and introduced Time-of-Day billing; opposition leaders and traders have criticized the move
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JKPC party member quits over leadership’s remarks on Mirwaiz
Imtiyaz Rashid Chashti has resigned from the basic membership of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference (JKPC), citing serious objections to recent remarks.
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BJP slams Omar for reviving ‘politics of graves’; Lone calls visit scripted
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s visit to the Martyrs’ Graveyard in old Srinagar has drawn sharp reactions from political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir.
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On ‘Martyrs Day’, J&K leaders put under house arrest, access to old city graveyard blocked
Several leaders from Jammu and Kashmir were placed under house arrest today to prevent them from visiting the Martyrs’ Graveyard in Srinagar’s old city.
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J&K admin denies permission for ‘Martyrs’ Day’ gathering in old Srinagar
The District Administration Srinagar has denied permission to all applicants seeking to visit Khawaja Bazar, Nowhatta in old Srinagar on Martyrs’ Day, observed on July 13.
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J&K leaders unite in welcoming India-Pakistan ceasefire after days of hostilities
Jammu and Kashmir political parties on Saturday welcomed the announcement of an immediate ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
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Impact of border shelling widespread across Kupwara: MLA Lone
Peoples Conference president and MLA Handwara, Sajjad Gani Lone, on Friday said the impact of cross-border shelling has been widespread across the Kupwara district.
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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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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.