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Reservation Row: Issue rationalised in ‘best possible’ way: CM Omar

Says govt fulfilled a poll promise Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said his government has rationalised the reservation policy in the “best possible manner” to ensure justice to all sections and fulfil a key poll promise. However, he refused to divulge details, saying the proposal has been forwarded to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha […]

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JK govt passing the buck, says opposition

Srinagar: The opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday accused the government of “engaging in theatrics” and “passing the buck” on the issue of rationalisation of reservation. The criticism came in the wake of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s statement earlier on Wednesday that his government has rationalised the reservation policy in […]

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Kashmir freezes as sub-zero temperatures drop further

Srinagar: The cold conditions intensified across Kashmir as the minimum temperature dropped further below the freezing point, and a thick layer of fog engulfed most parts of the valley, officials said on Wednesday. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 4.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night, down from minus 2.5 degrees Celsius the previous night, they […]

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VDGs could join JK Police for exemplary anti-terror work: DGP Prabhat

Jammu: Praising the contribution of Village Defence Guards (VDGs), Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Wednesday said the force would not hesitate to induct them in regular force for exceptional contribution in counter-terrorism operations. He urged VDGs to remain vigilant and actively cooperate with police and security forces in strengthening the […]

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Traffic management plan made for construction-hit Jammu-Srinagar highway

Jammu: A traffic management plan was finalised on Wednesday to ensure two-way movement on the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway amid construction work of a new flyover in Ramban district, an official said. The plan was approved by Jammu Traffic Range Deputy Inspector General Mohd Haseeb Mughal during his visit to the construction site between Nachalana […]

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EC should brief parties on SIR to clear concerns: Omar Abdullah

Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday urged the Election Commission to brief all political parties on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to address lingering concerns and ensure full transparency in the electoral process. He said elections must always be fair and transparent, leaving no room for any complaint or suspicion, which […]

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Seas will play central role in catalysing journey to Viksit Bharat: Navy chief

Thiruvananthapuram: As India propels toward becoming a developed and prosperous country by 2047, the seas will play a “central role” in catalysing this journey, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Wednesday. In his address after an operational demonstration by the Navy off the coast of Thiruvananthapuram, Admiral Tripathi also reaffirmed the force’s commitment, […]

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Fake news threat to democracy, stringent rules needed: Minister Vaishnaw

New Delhi: Terming fake news as a threat to democracy, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that there is a need for strict action against those who create AI-generated deep fake videos and spread false information. Vaishnaw also informed the House that the government […]

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Sikh body demands one-time quota

Srinagar: The All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) on Wednesday demanded a one-time reservation for the Sikh community in Jammu and Kashmir. The committee chairman, Jagmohan Singh Raina, said the reservation in jobs and education should be given to the people who really deserve it, and it should not be a continuous process. “Facts and […]

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Occurrence, filling up of vacancies in reserved categories a continuous process: Govt

New Delhi: The occurrence and filling up of vacancies reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) across all central government ministries is a continuous process, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Instructions have been issued to all ministries and departments of the central government to constitute an in-house […]

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