The Jammu and Kashmir Government has terminated the services of 103 appointees in the Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) Department after they were found to have been illegally selected during a recruitment process conducted in 2020. The action follows findings by an official Inquiry Committee and a criminal investigation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), J&K….
Chief Minister’s Office has triggered a wave of debate across Jammu & Kashmir. The government has designated the Tribal Affairs Department as the nodal agency for implementing the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, taking the responsibility away from the Forest Department. While the CMO has framed the…
The Jammu and Kashmir Government is preparing to announce recruitment for 896 vacancies across multiple departments. The list includes 49 Inspector posts in State Taxes/Excise and 54 Sub-Inspector positions. The upcoming advertisement will also feature: Nearly 600 Accounts Assistant posts 37 Assistant Compiler vacanciesAround 89 Junior Assistant posts 7 Guard positions 39 Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)…
From a Poster in Kashmir to a Car Blast in Delhi: What Happened Srinagar: A small warning poster found in a quiet neighbourhood unexpectedly became the starting point of a serious security investigation. At first, it did not attract much attention, but authorities decided to track its origin and possible intention. During the inquiry, officials…
In one of the most dramatic political upsets in recent Kashmiri history, Omar Abdullah’s National Conference (NC) has suffered a crushing collapse in a constituency it once dominated with absolute certainty. A stronghold that stood firm for decades has now slipped away—snatched by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in a result that has sent shockwaves…
Srinagar — In one of the most extensive security crackdowns witnessed in recent years, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday carried out widespread raids at nearly 500 sites across the Kashmir Valley. These searches targeted individuals linked to terrorist networks, overground workers, and members of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), following fresh intelligence inputs. According…
Following a militant attack in Behibagh, Kulgam, law enforcement initiated a large-scale operation, detaining over 500 individuals across the Kashmir region. The operation targets Over Ground Workers (OGWs) and potential militant associates to enhance security after the attack, which resulted in the death of former soldier Manzoor Ahmad Wagay and injuries to two civilians. Authorities…
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) is facing severe criticism for allegedly accelerating the recruitment process to disproportionately favor candidates from reserved categories. This move has raised a storm of protest among candidates applying through the open merit category, who feel marginalized and disadvantaged by the board’s actions. Allegations of Bias in Recruitment…
In a state where the average citizen struggles with rising prices and basic amenities, former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s claims of being a “common man” ring hollow against the backdrop of his privileged existence. Despite his recent assertions of facing hardships, Abdullah’s lifestyle continues to reflect the vast chasm between Kashmir’s political…
The political dynamics within the National Conference (NC) have taken a dramatic turn with the party’s leadership launching a systematic attack on its own MP, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi. Ruhullah, who represents the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat, has been vocal about his disagreements with the party’s policies, creating a rift that has now escalated into a…