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J&K High Court Collegium Recommends 11 Names for Appointment as Judges

Jammu, Apr 17: The collegium of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh, headed by Chief Justice Arun Palli, has recommended 11 names to fill vacant posts of High Court Judges. Reliable sources told news Agency that the list includes 10 advocates from the Bar quota and one name from the Bench quota. This is

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J&K Government Forms Coordination Committee to Strengthen Statistical System and MoSPI Linkages

JAMMU, Apr 17: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday constituted a Union Territory Level Coordination Committee (UTLCC) to strengthen and streamline coordination between the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and the statistical framework of the Union Territory. As per Government Order No. 803-JK(GAD) of 2026 issued by the General Administration Department

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Centre Must Win People’s Hearts for Real Peace in J&K: Mehbooba Mufti

SRINAGAR, Apr 16: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said that if the Centre wants to ensure real peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir, it must focus on winning the trust and hearts of the people. Speaking to reporters in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, Mehbooba Mufti said that lasting peace in the region is

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Three Held for Spreading Misinformation on Social Media in Baramulla, J&K

SRINAGAR, Apr 16: Three persons were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district for allegedly spreading rumours on social media with the intent to disturb peace, police said on Thursday. Police in the Sopore area of north Kashmir said the accused were detained for circulating misinformation and sharing old videos while falsely portraying them as

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GST Tribunal Appeal Deadline Extended in Jammu and Kashmir

JAMMU, Apr 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has extended the deadline for filing appeals before the GST Appellate Tribunal, aiming to ease the process for taxpayers. According to a notification issued by the Finance Department, taxpayers who received appealable orders before April 1, 2026, can now submit their appeals up to June 30, 2026.

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Justice Hali’s Tenure as J&K School Fee Panel Chair Extended by One Month

JAMMU, Apr 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has extended the tenure of retired Justice Sunil Hali as Chairperson of the Committee for Fixation, Determination and Regulation of Fee of Private Schools in the Union Territory. As per a notification issued by the School Education Department, his tenure—which had ended on March 31, 2026—has now

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J&K Govt to Frame Rules for Private Universities

Govt to Frame Rules, Set Up Expert Committee as Proposals Begin Arriving; Applicants Asked to Wait for Panel JAMMU, Apr 16: Clearing the decks for setting up Private Universities in Jammu and Kashmir for the first time, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has accorded assent to The Jammu and Kashmir Universities Bill, 2026, passed by the

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Earthquakes in Doda and Leh no damage reported

Srinagar, Apr 14: A series of mild earthquakes have been recorded in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir and in Leh district of Ladakh over the past few days, causing concern among residents, though no major damage has been reported so far. According to officials, three earthquakes struck Doda district in the last 72 hours.

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IGP Kashmir Warns of Swift Action Against Drug Peddlers, Urges Youth to Stay Away from Drugs

Srinagar, Apr 14: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir VK Birdi on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir Police will further intensify its anti-drug campaign and ensure strict legal action against drug peddlers and traffickers in the coming days. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in Srinagar, IGP Birdi said that the

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LG Sinha Pays Tribute to Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on 135th Birth Anniversary

Srinagar, Apr 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday paid tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. In a post on X, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor said, “Tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Ji on his Janm-Jayanti. He stands as a transformative architect of India’s social and national ethos. Let

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