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Four new ministers inducted into Omar Abdullah’s Cabinet; portfolios of Power Development and Finance, previously held by the CM, reassigned

Under the rules, a Union Territory Cabinet can have up to 10% of the Assembly's strength.

The move, which has triggered dissent in the National Conference, is being viewed as an attempt to consolidate party’s position in the Kashmir Valley and counter PDP and BJP.

The Jammu and Kashmir CM can induct only three ministers and cannot afford to drop sitting ministers because of regional, sub-regional, and ethnic factors.

On Accession Day, PDP chief says Kashmir’s silence is being mistaken for normalcy, while people face raids, curbs and restrictions on their rights

According to officials, the 65 accused had entered India on valid Pakistani passports and lived in Jammu, Poonch, Rajouri and Kathua districts for four to five decades. Several had married locals and had children and grandchildren, officials said.

Sajjan Singh Yadav, a 1995-batch IAS officer, will succeed Atal Dulloo, who retires on October 31, as the Union Territory’s top bureaucrat from November 1.

The top cop said recruitment into terrorist groups has reduced over the past two years. “In the coming days, our efforts will focus on neutralising the remaining terrorists,” he added.

Successive governments in Jammu and Kashmir have resisted prohibition even as political parties repeatedly raised the demand from Opposition benches.

From Indianexpress RSS Feed: From Sermons in mosques to bulldozers: 1st month of J-K’s anti-drug drive sees different strategies, 444 arrests

From Indianexpress RSS Feed: 10 demolitions in 10 days: J-K minister slams police for ‘bulldozing’ houses over ‘drug peddling’ charges

Emphasising that the statements show the intentions of the BJP, he said that the people of J&K, especially those who voted for the BJP in the last election, “should remember that the BJP indulges in politics of blackmail and that people here are being…

The petitioners had originally approached the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in 2013 seeking the release of arrears of rental compensation for their lands allegedly used by the Army.

While Jammu has remained connected to railway networks across the country, the roughly 260-kilometre distance between Srinagar and Jammu has been marred by landslides and inclement weather.…

Tanveer Salam, 18, had DM's permission to transport cattle; four cow vigilantes have been arrested in connection with his death

From Indianexpress RSS Feed: ‘Why wasn’t bridge closed to traffic?’: Families raise questions as J-K bridge collapse toll rises to 3

From Indianexpress RSS Feed: Ahead of West Bengal assembly poll results, caution from Omar Abdullah: ‘Votes stolen through EC and SIR… bid to rig polls’

Jammu Tawi-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express details including train number, travel time, stoppages, and timings. Check full route and schedule.

Train with 20 coaches to run six days a week from May 2; Railway Minister flags off service, says corridor capacity to be doubled.

Speaking about the J&K CM welcoming the project, Vaishnaw said: "Chief Minister openly praised the Vande Bharat services, the railway services, and the Prime Minister's vision..."