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Omar Abdullah Renews Statehood Push: ‘Appropriate Time Has Come’

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Omar Abdullah Renews Statehood Push: ‘Appropriate Time Has Come’

Chief Minister’s Renewed Push for Statehood Gains Momentum Pulwama, 15 April 2025: A Call for Change Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed optimism about the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory, declaring that the “appropriate time has come.” Speaking to reporters after inaugurating a long-delayed bridge in Pulwama district, Abdullah emphasized his belief that the central government is poised to fulfill its promise of reinstating statehood. Renewed Push for Statehood Abdullah’s remarks come six months after his party’s victory in the assembly elections and over five…

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Ruhullah Mehdi Rejects Land Scam Allegations, Challenges Authorities to Probe

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Ruhullah Mehdi Rejects Land Scam Allegations, Challenges Authorities to Probe

NC MP Denounces Charges as Politically Motivated and Challenges Authorities Budgam, 13 April 2025: A Defiant Stand Against Allegations National Conference (NC) Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has strongly refuted allegations linking him to a land compensation scam in Budgam district, describing the charges as “baseless” and “politically motivated.” The case, filed by the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), accuses Ruhullah and 21 others of tampering with revenue records to claim fraudulent payments. Ruhullah’s Response Addressing a press conference in Budgam, Ruhullah dismissed the allegations, asserting that he…

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Chaos in J&K Assembly: MLAs Exchange Blows on Final Day of Budget Session

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Chaos in J&K Assembly: MLAs Exchange Blows on Final Day of Budget Session

Physical Scuffles and Allegations Mar Legislative Proceedings Srinagar, 09 April 2025: A Day of High Drama The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed unprecedented chaos on the final day of its budget session as a heated confrontation between Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik and members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) turned violent. The incident, which unfolded in the central hall of the legislative complex, involved physical altercations, abusive exchanges, and an alleged assault, further tarnishing an already tumultuous session. The Altercation Unfolds The confrontation began earlier in the…

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Authorities Block MMU Meeting on Waqf Act, Sparks Outrage Among Kashmiri Leaders

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Authorities Block MMU Meeting on Waqf Act, Sparks Outrage Among Kashmiri Leaders

Restrictions on Religious Gathering Raise Concerns Over Minority Rights Srinagar, 09 April 2025:  Controversy Continues Over Waqf Law Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir reportedly prevented the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), a prominent religious body, from holding a scheduled meeting to discuss the implications of the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Act. The meeting, intended to take place at Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s residence in Srinagar, was aimed at addressing community grievances regarding the Act and devising a collective response. The move to restrict the MMU gathering has drawn sharp criticism from religious leaders and…

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Omar Abdullah Leads Charge: Resolutions Passed to Protect J&K’s Mandate

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Omar Abdullah Leads Charge: Resolutions Passed to Protect J&K's Mandate

NC-Led Alliance Condemns Waqf Bill and LG’s Decisions: ‘Respect the People’s Mandate’” Srinagar 04 April 2025: The National Conference (NC), spearheading a coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir under Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has made a strong statement against the recent Waqf (Amendment) Bill and administrative directives from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. In an emergency meeting held at Fairview Gupkar, the alliance underscored its concerns over actions perceived to undermine democratic governance and institutional integrity. The high-stakes meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, gathered leaders from the NC and…

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NC Govt Slams L-G Over JKAS Transfers, Calls It Power Overreach

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NC Govt Slams L-G Over JKAS Transfers, Calls It Power Overreach

Authority Undermined: NC Govt Criticizes L-G Over JKAS Transfers Srinagar, April 3, 2025 – The National Conference (NC)-led government in Jammu and Kashmir has strongly objected to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha’s recent order transferring 48 Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers, marking the first major reshuffle since the elected government assumed office in October 2024. The move has sparked a significant confrontation between the elected government and Raj Bhavan. Details of the Transfers On April 1, the J&K administration, acting on L-G Sinha’s orders, transferred officers at the…

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J&K CM and Allies to Discuss LG’s Overreach in Bureaucratic Affairs

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J&K CM and Allies to Discuss LG’s Overreach in Bureaucratic Affairs

Omar Abdullah Calls Emergency Meeting Over LG’s JKAS Transfers Srinagar, April 3, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has convened an emergency meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Legislative Party and its allies, including the Congress, to address concerns over the recent transfer of 48 JKAS officers by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s administration. The meeting is scheduled for Friday at the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary in Srinagar. Concerns Over LG’s Authority The transfers, ordered by the LG without consulting the elected…

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Mirwaiz Condemns House Arrest and Eid Prayer Ban in Srinagar

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Mirwaiz Condemns House Arrest and Eid Prayer Ban in Srinagar

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Alleges House Arrest Ahead of Eid Prayers Srinagar, March 31, 2025 – Hurriyat leader and chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has alleged that he was placed under house arrest ahead of Eid prayers, sparking criticism of the authorities’ decision to bar congregational prayers at Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid and Eidgah grounds. Mirwaiz condemned the move, questioning the claims of normalcy in Kashmir. Restrictions on Eid Prayers Mirwaiz expressed deep anguish over the decision, stating, “Even at the peak of militancy during the 1990s, Eid prayers were offered…

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Kathua Gunfight: 3 Policemen, 3 Militants Killed in Fierce Encounter

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Kathua Gunfight: 3 Policemen, 3 Militants Killed in Fierce Encounter

Three J&K policemen, 3 Pak-origin militants killed in Kathua gunfight Jammu 28 March 2025: In a fierce gunfight in the Ghati Juthana area of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, three police personnel and three militants of Pakistani origin were killed. The encounter, which lasted several hours, also left five security personnel injured, including a Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO). The operation was part of an intensified effort to neutralize infiltrators in the region. The Encounter Unfolds Acting on intelligence inputs, security forces launched a combing operation in the forested area near…

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On April 19, Jammu & Kashmir Welcomes a New Era with Katra Train Launch

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On April 19, Jammu & Kashmir Welcomes a New Era with Katra Train Launch

PM to flag off train from Katra to Valley on April 19 Jammu, March 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first train from Katra to the Valley on April 19 fulfilling the over 70-year-old dream of rail connectivity to Kashmir. The train will chug off from Katra town in Reasi district and will cross the Pir Panjal mountain range to reach Srinagar and then its final destination at Baramulla in north Kashmir. PM Modi will flag off the train from Katra in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini…

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