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Not necessary to explicitly mention Article 370 in Lt Guv’s address: CM

Not necessary to explicitly mention Article 370 in Lt Guv’s address: CM

Says article still part of Constitution Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reiterated in the budget session of the assembly that his government remains committed to restoring the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Winding up the discussion on the Motion of Lieutenant Governor’s Address in the assembly, Abdullah said Article 370 was not […]

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Cong chief seeks clear statehood timeline

Proposes panel for return of Kashmiri Pandits Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday demanded that the centre spell out a clear timeline for the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory. Taking part in the motion of thanks on the Lt Governor’s address in the legislative assembly here, […]

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Tiranga bike rally held in Kupwara

Srinagar: A civil society group in Kupwara district of north Kashmir on Thursday organised a Tiranga bike rally “to counter” the Kashmir Solidarity Day organised by Pakistan Army on the other side of Line of Control. “The aim of the rally is to counter the propaganda about the so-called Kashmir Solidarity Day organised by Pakistan […]

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Three JeM terrorists killed in Kishtwar, Udhampur

Jammu: Three Pakistani terrorists affiliated with the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed in two separate encounters in Kishtwar and Udhampur districts, marking a major success for security forces who had been hunting them for the past three weeks, officials said. While one terrorist was killed in a gunfight in the snow-bound Chatroo belt of Kishtwar on […]

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Women opposition MPs gherao treasury benches in LS, force adjournment

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed dramatic scenes as women opposition MPs charged towards the Prime Minister’s seat holding banners ahead of his scheduled speech, leading to adjournment of proceedings for the day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not present in the House and BJP member P P Chaudhary was making his remarks […]

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Govt committed to best facilities for cancer patients: CM

Addresses World Cancer Day event at GMC Jammu   JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday addressed a World Cancer Day event at Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, reaffirming the Government’s proactive role in ensuring the best possible facilities for cancer patients as well as healthcare professionals. The programme was organised by GMC Jammu under the […]

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J&K issues over 26,500 EWS certificates: Govt tells Assembly

Jammu: The government on Wednesday informed the Legislative Assembly that 26,558 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificates have been issued across Jammu and Kashmir so far, clarifying that rejections occur only when applicants fail to meet the prescribed eligibility norms. According to the data shared by the government, 24,545 EWS certificates were issued in the Jammu […]

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Situation inherited by us: Omar on outsourcing assets

Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday revealed that the assets of Sungli yatri base camp and rain shelter sheds for the Kailash yatra have been outsourced and said that this situation was inherited by his government. Replying to a question by BJP MLA Dalerp Singh during Question Hour in the Assembly, Abdullah, who is […]

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Night temperatures dip below freezing point in Gulmarg, Pahalgam

Srinagar: Night temperatures in tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Pahalgam in Kashmir fell several degrees below freezing point, while the rest of the valley enjoyed a warmer night, officials said on Wednesday. Gulmarg, the popular ski resort located in the Baramulla district of north Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 8.0 degrees Celsius, marking a […]

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Fresh migrant relief registration not justified amid improved situation in valley: CM

Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that fresh cases for registration under Kashmir migrant relief assistance are not being entertained at present in view of the improved law and order situation in the valley. He said that the Prime Minister’s Return and Rehabilitation Package for Kashmiri Migrants is aimed at facilitating their voluntary, […]