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J&K Govt Forms Panel for Daily Wager Regularisation: CM Omar

By Emaad Makhdoomi March 20, 2025 Assembly Session Assistant Professors BJP MLA Satish Sharma Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Chief Secretary Computer-Based Exams Daily Wager Regularisation Employment opportunities fairness Fast-Track Hiring Finance Department Financial Clearance Government Posts Higher Education Recruitment J&K govt JAMMU AND KASHMIR JKPSC JKSSB job creation Junior Engineers Librarians Merit-Based Hiring Multi-task Service (MTS)Naib Tehsildars National Conference Panel Pay Level 5 Pay Level 6 Physical Training Instructors Recommendations Recruiting Agencies Recruitment Delays Single Exam Six Months Target-Driven Approach transparency Union territory Vacancies

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Thursday that a dedicated committee has been established to examine the regularisation of daily wage…

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Sajad Lone Seeks Govt Stand on Job Terminations, FAT Students

By Emaad Makhdoomi March 19, 2025 BJP rule budget allocations Chief Minister Omar Abdullah economic indicators education rights employee dismissals EWS certificates Falah-e-Aam Trust FAT students fundamental rights governance concerns government employees JAMMU AND KASHMIR job terminations Marginalized Communities MLA Handwara outdated procedures People's conference police verification reinstatement plan revenue officials Sajad Lone tehsildars verification process

JAMMU: Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday criticized the existing verification process for government employees in Jammu and Kashmir and…

Srinagar resident Showkat Ahmad Dar detained for spreading extremist content online.

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Srinagar Man Held for Spreading Extremist Propaganda Online

By Emaad Makhdoomi March 18, 2025 CIK Counter Terrorism j&k police JAMMU AND KASHMIR Radical Content Social Media Monitoring SRINAGAR

SRINAGAR: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) Wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police has detained a local resident for allegedly circulating extremist content through social media, officials…

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Encounter in Kupwara: Terrorist Killed, Policeman Injured

By Emaad Makhdoomi March 17, 2025 armed confrontation civilian safety cordon and sweep operation counteroffensive Encounter in Kupwara escape routes sealed gun battle Indian Army intelligence report JAMMU AND KASHMIR Jammu and Kashmir Police Krumhoora village Kupwara district ongoing operation policeman injured reinforcement restricted perimeter security forces Special Operations Group Terrorist Killed Zachaldara

SRINAGAR: A terrorist was neutralized, while a police officer sustained injuries during an ongoing armed confrontation between security personnel and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir…

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J&K’s leaders must show by example that hierarchy is undemocratic

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A disparaging reference to municipalities in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly last week brought to mind how deeply hierarchical contempt is embedded in the psyche…

PDP's Mohit Bhan demands action over Orry’s alleged misconduct near Vaishno Devi.

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PDP Spokesperson Slams Actor Orry for Partying at Vaishno Devi

By TNI Team March 15, 2025 Hindu Faith JAMMU AND KASHMIR Mohit Bhan Orry Controversy Vaishno Devi

The video, which was originally shared on Instagram, has sparked outrage, with many calling for accountability over the alleged violation of the sanctity of the revered pilgrimage site.

Sajad Lone demands fair reservation policies, highlighting Kashmir's quota loss.

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Reservation Rigged Against Kashmiris: Sajad Lone

By Emaad Makhdoomi March 15, 2025 JAMMU AND KASHMIR Kashmir Reservation Regional Disparity Reservation Policy Sajad Lone

Lone’s remarks have reignited debate over regional disparities in reservation policies, with calls for a more equitable distribution of benefits across Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir is reclaiming state land worth over ₹18,000 crore from illegal occupants through ongoing eviction drives.

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J&K Govt : ₹18,000 Cr State Land Illegally Occupied

By Emaad Makhdoomi March 13, 2025 eviction drives illegal land occupation JAMMU AND KASHMIR land redistribution Sakina Itoo state land recovery

J&K’s eviction drives recover ₹18,000 crore worth of state land, with over 1.9 lakh acres reclaimed and policies focusing on land redistribution for the needy.

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J&K Sees Tourism Boom, 23.5 Million Visitors in 2024 : CM

By Emaad Makhdoomi March 13, 2025 Adventure tourism eco-tourism economic growth infrastructure development JAMMU AND KASHMIR Omar Abdullah tourism

Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism thrives with record-breaking visitor numbers in 2024. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah highlights efforts in expanding adventure, cultural, and eco-tourism, while infrastructure projects enhance accessibility and traveler experiences.

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MHA Bans Mirwaiz’s AAC, JKIM Over Anti-India Acts

By Emaad Makhdoomi March 12, 2025 AAC Anti National Activities india JAMMU AND KASHMIR JKIM Masroor Abbas Ansari Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Political Reactions terrorism UAPA

The Union Government has banned AAC and JKIM for five years under UAPA, accusing them of promoting terrorism and anti-India propaganda. The move has sparked mixed political reactions, with some leaders criticizing it as suppressing dissent and others hailing it as a step towards national security.

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Iltija Mufti Slams Govt Over Kathua Killings

By Emaad Makhdoomi March 10, 2025 alcohol consumption Billawar BJP leaders civilian death communal tensions Director General of Police Gulmarg fashion event Iltija Mufti investigation demand JAMMU AND KASHMIR Kathua district Kathua killings law and order Lieutenant Governor National Conference administration PDP leader political restrictions PSA (Public Safety Act)sunil sharma tourism department travel restrictions UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act)youth detention

SRINAGAR: PDP leader Iltija Mufti today launched a scathing attack on the administration over the recent killings of three civilians in Kathua district and accused…

Tragic discovery in Billawar: Three missing individuals found dead; terror link under investigation.

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Three Missing Civilians Found Dead in Kathua’s Billawar

By Emaad Makhdoomi March 8, 2025 breaking news Investigation JAMMU AND KASHMIR Kathua lashkar security forces terrorism trf

JAMMU: Three individuals who disappeared on Thursday from the Billawar region in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district have been discovered dead, officials confirmed today. A…

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J&K Govt Forms Panel for Daily Wager Regularisation: CM Omar

Sajad Lone Seeks Govt Stand on Job Terminations, FAT Students

Encounter in Kupwara: Terrorist Killed, Policeman Injured

PDP Spokesperson Slams Actor Orry for Partying at Vaishno Devi

Reservation Rigged Against Kashmiris: Sajad Lone

J&K Govt : ₹18,000 Cr State Land Illegally Occupied

J&K Sees Tourism Boom, 23.5 Million Visitors in 2024 : CM

MHA Bans Mirwaiz’s AAC, JKIM Over Anti-India Acts

Iltija Mufti Slams Govt Over Kathua Killings

Three Missing Civilians Found Dead in Kathua’s Billawar

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