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Srinagar, Nov 22: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference and head of the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), has strongly condemned the torture of five civilians in Kishtwar who were taken by security forces for questioning.  “The disturbing images circulating in the media depicting severe torture marks on their…

Srinagar, Nov 22: In a significant step towards improving access to advanced medical care services in Jammu and Kashmir, Government today announced the official rates for PET scans and CBCT machine charges for all government run hospitals and health institutions of Health and Medical Education department except SKIMS. According to the…

  Srinagar, Nov 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced the formation of a three-member Cabinet sub-committee to address concerns surrounding the reservation policy. The decision aims to ensure fairness and justice for all while addressing grievances raised by various groups. The Chief Minister highlighted the growing concerns…

  Tral, 22 Nov: Firdoos Ahmad Lone, a talented athlete from Tral in district Pulwama, has been selected to represent Jammu and Kashmir at the prestigious 5th Senior National Yogasana Sports Championship. The championship will take place at the Mahatma Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Tumakuru, Karnataka. Firdoos was chosen for…

  Srinagar, Nov 22: National Conference senior leader and Member of Parliament Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi assured that the reservation policy under consideration would focus on rationalization without compromising anyone’s rights. Speaking to reporters after visiting fire-affected families in Abi Gurpora, Dal Lake, Ruhullah said, “The government is addressing issues…

  Srinagar, Nov 22: Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura has implemented a strict ban on photography and videography within its premises to safeguard patient confidentiality and privacy. In an official statement, the hospital authorities announced, “Videography/Photography inside the hospital premises is strictly prohibited to ensure patient confidentiality and…

Srinagar, Nov 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is set to travel to Saudi Arabia on Monday to perform Umrah and offer prayers at Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina. Sharing the news on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Abdullah expressed his gratitude, stating, “Alhamdulillah, political clearance has…

  Srinagar, Nov 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asserted on Friday that the resolution on the region’s special status, recently passed in the Legislative Assembly, remains active and has not been rejected. He emphasized that the matter would be pursued further after the restoration of statehood. Speaking…

  The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has approved the Lieutenant Governor’s speech for the Assembly session and directed ministers to address unemployment as a priority within their respective departments. Minister Javed Rana stated that the Chief Minister called unemployment a “grave issue” and urged…

Srinagar, Nov 21: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif, over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The ICC’s pre-trial chamber dismissed Israel’s objections to the court’s jurisdiction and found “reasonable…