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Upset with SC verdict, J&K parties pledge to ‘continue struggle for Article 370’

J&K political parties disappointed by SC verdict on Article 370; NC's Omar Abdullahand& PDP's Mehbooba Mufti pledge to continue struggle to restore pre-August 5, 2019 position. Abdullah and Mufti criticize decision, call for unity. CPI(M)'s Tarigami says verdict undermines federal structure

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SC verdict on Article 370 — Over 12,000 panchayat seats vacant in J&K since 2018

Supreme Court orders ECI to hold J&K Assembly elections by Sept '20; 700+ panchayats with 12,000 seats remain vacant since Dec '18; government evasive on commitment to conduct polls; SC upholds UT status for Ladakh; civil society groups in Ladakh to discuss SC order. SC orders ECI to hold J&K…

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India's Top Court Upholds Government's Decision To End Special Status For Disputed Kashmir

The five-judge constitutional bench of the Supreme Court said the special status was a "temporary provision" and ordered that the region should be restored as a state "at the earliest."

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The three Bills on reservation in Jammu & Kashmir | Explained

The first piece of legislation — Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 — seeks to amend the term ‘weak and under-privileged classes (social castes)’ in the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004 to ‘Other Backward Classes’, expanding the reservation to many more communities. This was recommended by the J&K…

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J&K parties anxious ahead of Supreme Court verdict on Article 370

J&K parties await SC verdict on Article 370, fear security clampdown. PDP, NC, JKPC & DPAP express hope for favorable judgement, fear security clampdown.

The Hindu

114 seats, migrant quota cleared for J&K Assembly

Union Home Min. Shah: zero-terror plan in J&K by 2026; blames Nehru for two "historical blunders" leading to suffering of people; BJD leader Mahtab refers to "Himalayan blunder"; Opposition walkout; status quo on Act; decline in terror, infiltration, stone-pelting since 2019.

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"Abrogation of Article 370 harmed relation between J-K and rest of country": Omar Abdullah

The NC leader, while speaking to media persons here, said that no one there was happy with the decision to revoke the special status of the erstwhile state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Parliamentary proceedings | How can country have two Constitutions, asks Amit Shah

There can only be “one flag, one head, and one Constitution” in the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Lok Sabha

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bihar remain winless, Jharkhand keep knockout hopes alive

KOLKATA: Bihar probably wasted their best chance to notch at least a win from the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy as they succumbed to minnows Mizoram by 57 runs in a Group C match in Ahmedabad on Sunday. This was Bihar’s third loss on the trot and fifth overall in the…

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Centre’s jackboot approach bound to fail in Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti launches scathing attack on BJP over J&K situation, says Centre's "jackboot approach" bound to fail. Mufti Sahab's focus on reconciliation & dialogue led to historic developments in resolution of problems. BJP criminalised spirit of sports by booking Kashmiri students under UAPA for cheering a good game.

The Hindu

State government grapples in vain with electricity crisis in J&K

J&K faces worst-ever power crisis, leading to 12-16 hr outages daily. L-G Sinha reviews situation & directs PDD to ensure quality power. KPDCL cracks down on consumers, disconnects 1048 connections & imposes Rs. 7.95 lakh penalty.

The Hindu

L-G govt. sacks 4 employees, including head of doctors’ body, for ‘posing threat to J&K’s security’

J&K LG admin. terminates services of 4 employees, incl. president of Doctors Assoc. of Kashmir.

The Hindu

Rumbles within the Gupkar alliance grow louder ahead of Lok Sabha election

Gupkar alliance hardening positions on contesting 2024 LS polls independently, likely to challenge INDIA bloc. NC VP Omar Abdullah advocating to retain seats won in 2019. PDP forming 3-member election board to prepare for polls. NC, PDP leaders to decide on contesting together or separately.

The Hindu

J&K parties oppose L-G govt.’s move to bar employees from holding protests

There is growing opposition from the regional political parties of J&K to the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) administration’s move

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Sajad Lone asks security agencies to relook current policy of ‘macro-level punishment’

Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC) president Sajad Gani Lone appealed for a relook at the policy adopted by the security agencies in Kashmir.

The Hindu

J&K ‘Union Territory Foundation Day’ rubs salt in wounds: Opposition

J&K observes 'UT Divas' to mark Reorganisation Act; Opposition calls it 'insult'. L-G inaugurates 67th National School Games; Cong, NC, CPI-M protest 'downgrading' of State to UTs. 15K school children, 2K athletes participate in games; L-G hails sportspersons' achievements. Opposition accuses BJP of 'backstabbing' people, 'rubbing salt in wounds'.

The Hindu

BJP celebrates ‘Accession Day’ in J&K

BJP celebrates October 26 as 'Accession Day' in J&K to commemorate Indian Army's arrival in 1947 and signing of Instrument of Accession by Maharaja Hari Singh

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In a distressing rise in numbers, an average of 10 babies are abandoned in Kashmir every month

Rising cases of abandoned babies in J&K; 90% out of wedlock; SWD set up 12 adoption centres; 3 babies died due to lack of awareness; 25 babies adopted, 49 remain with SWD; cradles with signages set up at hospitals; awareness raised with students, elected reps. SWD seeks to raise informed…

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Portion of historic Shri Ranbireshwar Temple Collapses; Dharmarth Trust says it will be opened after a structural survey

JAMMU: In an unfortunate incident on Tuesday morning, Shri Ranbireshwar Temple faced natural damage due to excessive rains and a thunderstorm. The temple will reopen soon after a comprehensive structural survey of the entire complex, said President of JK Dharmarth Trust looking after temples consyructed by rulers in JK.

The Hindu

Omar Abdullah asks EC to spell out factors delaying Jammu and Kashmir polls

The former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked the EC to spell out the factors for not holding elections in J&K. Read more on The Hindu

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BJP highlights post-2019 development to win votes in Kargil council polls

BJP focuses on dev. projects in Ladakh after 2019 abrogation of Art. 370 & readjustment as UT. Election team gives final push to campaign. BJP's main poll plank is dev. work undertaken by Centre since 2019. BJP leaders seek votes for promoting dev. People of Kargil to vote en masse…

The Hindu

GTM expo showcases emerging trends in tourism

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Omar, Mehbooba accuse BJP of ‘deliberately delaying’ panchayat, urban local bodies polls in J&K

Mehbooba Mufti & Omar Abdullah accuse BJP of delaying polls in J&K due to fear of public anger. Mufti claims BJP's experiments in J&K have failed & people of Jammu have gone against them. Abdullah suspects BJP will play foul & delay polls. BJP reportedly focusing on 2024 LS polls.

The Hindu

Mirwaiz delivers Friday sermon after 4 years; calls for dialogue, reconciliation

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was allowed to deliver Friday sermon at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid after 4 years. He stressed for resolution of Kashmir issue through dialogue and reconciliation. He demanded release of jailed Hurriyat leaders, journalists, rights activists and lawyers.

The Hindu

Pakistan has greater responsibility to create atmosphere for talks: Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah calls on Pakistan to create conducive atmosphere for talks, criticizes govt. for "contrary stands" on J&K. He urges people to press 'NOTA' if 50% don't want elections. He also reiterates stand on seat sharing in INDIA alliance to overpower BJP.

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