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Srinagar, October 18 : In a significant sermon delivered at Jama Masjid Srinagar, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq expressed deep concern over the growing prevalence of un-Islamic practices in society, particularly the disturbing rise in black magic and superstitions. He pointed out that every other day, reports surface of…

JAMMU, Oct 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has Friday announced the allocation of portfolios to the newly appointed ministers. As per the communique issued by Raj Bhawan, LG Manoj Sinha, outlines the departmental responsibilities of various ministers in the Jammu and Kashmir administration. Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary…

    SRINAGAR, Oct 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today passed a resolution urging the Centre to restore Statehood to J&K. Highly placed sources told Excelsior that the maiden Cabinet meeting held here today passed a resolution urging the Central Government led by…

New Delhi, Oct 17: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday agreed to list for hearing an application seeking direction for restoration of the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir within two months. Advocate Gopal Shankarnarayan mentioned the application for urgent listing of the matter, to which a bench headed by Chief…

Kishtwar, October 17 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is set to visit Marwah in Kishtwar district, where a devastating fire on Monday destroyed over 70 homes, leaving many families homeless. The Chief Minister, expressing deep concern over the tragedy, will meet with affected families and review relief…

  JAMMU, Oct 17: After presentation of five budgets in the Parliament, Jammu and Kashmir’s budget for next financial year of 2025-26 will be tabled in the Legislative Assembly by the new Finance Minister whenever the budget session is called by Omar Abdullah-headed Government. Though five Ministers have taken oath…

  Srinagar, Oct 15:  The Stage is set for Omar Abdullah to take oath as the first chief minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir following the victory of his National Conference in the maiden assembly election after the abrogation of Article 370. Preparations have been put in…

JAMMU, Oct 14: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice-President and Chief Minister designate Omar Abdullah has received a letter from the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to form the Government. Omar shared this information on X: “Was pleased to receive the Principal Secretary to LG Manoj Sinha ji. He handed over…

SRINAGAR, Oct 13:  At least 13 newly elected MLAs in  Jammu and Kashmir come from political families whose members have won or contested elections in the past, with the National Conference accounting for the maximum number of such legislators.  The National Conference, which has emerged as the single largest party…

  New Delhi, Oct 14: President’s rule was withdrawn in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, paving the way for the formation of a new government in the union territory. A gazette notification to this effect was issued by the Union Home Ministry. “In exercise of the powers conferred by Section…