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New Directive: J&K Officials Barred from Using WhatsApp, Gmail for Official Docs

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New Directive: J&K Officials Barred from Using WhatsApp, Gmail for Official Docs

J&K govt bans use of third party tools for transmitting official documents; However, there will be no such restriction on sharing “confidential” and “restricted” information over the internet, provided they were shared via networks that have deployed commercial AES 256-bit encryption The J&K government has embargoed its officials from using third party tools like Whatsapp and Gmail to transmit “top secret” and “secret” documents via these platforms as they risk data breach and leaks. However, there will be no such restriction on sharing “confidential” and “restricted” information over the internet,…

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Omar Abdullah Government to Rectify Decade-Long Anomalies: Dr. Farooq Abdullah

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Omar Abdullah Government to Rectify Decade-Long Anomalies: Dr. Farooq Abdullah

Omar Abdullah led govt will remove anomalies of past 10 years: Dr Farooq Abdullah Srinagar, Nov 24: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today said that the government led by Omar Abdullah is dedicated to rectifying the losses incurred in the health sector over the past 10 years. According to a press release, he made these remarks while speaking to a delegation of paramedic employees from GMC Anantnag and its affiliated hospitals, who visited him at his residence in Gupkar, Srinagar. The delegation members sought the establishment of a job…

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Articles 370 and 35A Controversy: Heated Debates Continue in Kashmir

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Articles 370 and 35A Controversy: Heated Debates Continue in Kashmir

War of words over Articles 370, 35A continues in Valley As politics over Article 370 and 35A refused to die down in Kashmir Valley, lailed Lok Sabha MP Engineer’s Rashid party on Saturday hit out at the ruling National Conference and accused it of failing to honour “its pledge to restore Article 370 and 35A.” “NC promised to bring a strong resolution in the Assembly on this crucial issue, but the resolution they eventually brought—only after pressure from AIP and others—was ambiguous, chaotic and didn’t even condemn the post-abrogation situation,”…

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Brace for Impact: Kashmir’s Winter Power Cuts, Says Chief Minister

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Brace for Impact: Kashmir's Winter Power Cuts, Says Chief Minister

Prepare for Winter Power Cuts: CM Omar Abdullah Urges Resilience Amidst Challenges Srinagar, Nov 22 – As the winter season approaches, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called on residents of Jammu and Kashmir to brace themselves for power cuts. Acknowledging the state’s longstanding electricity challenges, Abdullah assured the public that efforts are underway to mitigate the crisis but admitted that outages remain inevitable. Efforts to Alleviate the Power Crisis Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister explained the steps taken to reduce electricity shortages in the region. Additional Power Quotas: In…

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Government Jobs Not Enough: Omar Abdullah Stresses Private Sector Growth

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Government Jobs Not Enough: Omar Abdullah Stresses Private Sector Growth

Not enough Govt jobs, private sector holds key: CM Srinagar, Nov 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday said that government jobs cannot resolve the entire employment crisis. “Reality is that we can’t give government jobs to everyone,” the CM said after laying the foundation stone for the upgradation of a hi-tech flower nursery and the development of Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood (Chrysanthemum Theme Garden) here in Srinagar. “Unemployment will not end with government jobs in J&K. We will give as much as we can. But until we increase the private sector, we will not…

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Aga Ruhullah’s Stand: Will Protest Outside CM’s Office if Decision Delayed

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Aga Ruhullah's Stand: Will Protest Outside CM's Office if Decision Delayed

Will sit outside CM’s office or residence if decision not taken: Aga Ruhullah; Responding to some posts on X, he posted, “ And I will sit with all of you outside the office or the residence of HCM Srinagar, Nov 20: National Conference (NC) MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi today said that he along with unemployed youth would sit ( protest) outside the residence or office of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah if a decision is not taken till the end on Parliament session on the issue of rationalisation of reservation. Responding…

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Power Bill Hike Sparks Outrage: Sajjad Gani Lone Slams Omar Govt

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Power Bill Hike Sparks Outrage: Sajjad Gani Lone Slams Omar Govt

Sajjad Gani Lone slams Omar govt over ‘steep hike’ in power bill Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday hit out at the National Conference government over the “steep hike in electricity bills”. Claiming that the electricity bills were higher by nearly 50 per cent, Lone, who is MLA from Handwara, criticised the ruling party for creating an “electricity mess” and demanded immediate intervention. “Phone calls from various villages reveal electricity bills inflated by 50%. Even I am confused – did they promise to decrease electricity tariffs or increase…

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Rising Road Accidents in J&K: A Crisis of Speed, Recklessness, and Lost Futures

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Rising Road Accidents in J&K: A Crisis of Speed, Recklessness, and Lost Futures

Speed, Recklessness, and Lost Futures: Road Safety in J&K Needs Urgent Attention By: Javid Amin In the picturesque yet perilous landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, road safety has become a life-and-death matter. Accidents occur daily, claiming lives and leaving families devastated. The combination of speeding, risky driving behaviors, and inadequate infrastructure has turned the region’s roads into deadly traps, with tragic consequences that ripple through entire communities. With staggering statistics and countless personal stories, it’s time to address the issue with the seriousness it deserves. The Grim Statistics: A Wake-Up…

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Congress stand very clear on Article 370, only statehood has to be taken back: Tariq Karra

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Congress stand very clear on Article 370, only statehood has to be taken back: Tariq Karra

Fielding media queries on the sidelines of a party function to mark 135th birth anniversary of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru here, Karra said, “I would not like to go into minute details but as far as Congress is concerned, the CWC resolution passed in August 6, 2019, is very clear and self-explanatory” The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday said, “Congress stand on Article 370 was very clear since August 6, 2019”, and that “If anything has to be demanded from the Centre…

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Amit Shah Asserts: No Restoration of Article 370, Even If Indira Gandhi Returns From Heaven

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Amit Shah Asserts: No Restoration of Article 370, Even If Indira Gandhi Returns From Heaven

Amit Shah further said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should remember that even if his “fourth generation were to come”, Muslims won’t get reservations. Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday declared that Article 370 will not be restored in Jammu and Kashmir even if “Indira Gandhi returns from heaven”. In 2019, the Narendra Modi government revoked the special status and divided the former state into two union territories. “Even if Indira Gandhi were to return from heaven, Article 370 won’t be restored,” the BJP stalwart told a gathering in poll-bound Maharashtra.…

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