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Farooq Abdullah defends Speaker’s call to disallow Assembly debate on Wakf Act

NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah has raised serious objections to the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act, asserting that the law runs contrary to the Constitution.

Tarigami slams Waqf Act, laments lack of debate in J&K Assembly session

CPI(M) legislator M Y Tarigami, on Monday, said the discussion of the Waqf Amendment Act should have been allowed in the recently concluded J&K Assembly Session.

Indian Oil launches first ‘Heart Clinic on Wheels’ in Kashmir

The first-ever "Heart Clinic on Wheels" under the "No Heart Attack Mission" was inaugurated in Pulwama district on Thursday, with top political leaders in attendance.

NC MLA slams LG over officer transfers, BJP’s Waqf Bill in heated Pulwama meeting

National Conference (NC) MLA Ghulam Mohiuddin Mir on Saturday accused Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor (LG) of overstepping his authority.

Mirwaiz-led MMU oppose Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024

Over 40 religious groups under the banner of Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema have submitted a memorandum to Chairman of the JPC on the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq-led delegation to meet Waqf Bill panel chief

A delegation of the Mutahida Majlis Ulema (MMU) is set to meet the chairman joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill.
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NC leader criticizes BJP over Waqf Amendment Bill, calls it attack on secularism

NC leader Bashir Ahmad Nengroo criticized the BJP-led Central government, accusing it of undermining secular principles with the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024.

Amendments in Wakf law not acceptable: Mirwaiz Umar

Jamia Masjid’s head cleric, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Molvi Umar Farooq said that the amendments proposed by the Government of India in the new bill cannot be tolerated.

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AICC Observer Kuljit Singh Nagra calls campaign against ‘Vote Chori’ a ‘Second Freedom Movement’

AICC Observer Kuljit Singh Nagra described his party’s campaign against alleged electoral manipulation and the BJP-led Centre as a second freedom movement.

J&K Bank Q2 net profit rises 10.6% to ₹546 Crore

J&K Bank reported a 10.6% rise in Q2 net profit to ₹546.36 crore, with gross NPAs falling to 2.23% and total business growing 19.38% to ₹3.10 lakh crore.

Kashmir Marathon gets 1,807 registrations, over 2,000 participants expected

Kashmir Marathon has received 1,807 registrations, including 73 foreign athletes from 12 countries. Tourism officials expect participation to cross 2,000.

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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.