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Omar Abdullah Puts J&K Cabinet Expansion on Hold Until August 15: What the Delay Means for NC Government

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Omar Abdullah Puts J&K Cabinet Expansion on Hold Until August 15: What the Delay Means for NC Government

Omar Abdullah Draws a Line at August 15 as Cabinet Expansion Speculation Intensifies By: News Desk | 10 Aug 2026 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ruled out a cabinet expansion before Independence Day, effectively putting an immediate pause on months of political speculation over the induction of new ministers and a possible reshuffle of portfolios. The decision comes at a politically sensitive moment for the National Conference-led government. For months, the question of cabinet expansion has remained one of the most closely watched internal issues within the…

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Srinagar tightens security for Independence Day with drone surveillance, 3-tier deployment

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Srinagar tightens security for Independence Day with drone surveillance, 3-tier deployment

The Kashmir police chief Vijay Kumar Sunday said that three-tier security grid has been put in place for the smooth conduct of Independence Day function while drone surveillance and aerial recee will be part of the new security measures. “Three tier security grid has been put in place for the smooth Independence Day function in Srinagar and elsewhere in Kashmir. There will be drone surveillance of the venue and aerial recee will also be conducted through special equipment,” said Kumar, who the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir, while…

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