May 1, 2026
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CM Omar Abdullah Says PDP Raising Urdu Row to Hide Alleged BJP Support in Rajya Sabha Elections

Srinagar, May 01: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of spreading “lies” regarding the alleged removal of Urdu from official processes, stating that no such decision has been approved by his government. He said that although a proposal related to the issue was received from the

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Jammu and Kashmir

Qayoom Wani Expresses Concern Over Exclusion of Urdu from Recruitment Criteria in J&K

Srinagar, May 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Society Forum (JKCSF), headed by chairman Abdul Qayoom Wani, has expressed serious concern over the exclusion of Urdu from the recruitment criteria for the post of Naib Tehsildar, terming it harmful for administrative functioning as well as the linguistic heritage of Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement

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