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Centre Moves to Hike Pay and Allowances for Over 34,000 J&K Special Police Officers

Constitutional Affairs October 9, 2026

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has finalized a proposal to substantially raise the remuneration and benefits of approximately 32,000 Special Police Officers (SPOs) serving across Jammu and Kashmir. The draft has been forwarded to the Union Ministry of Finance for formal budgetary clearance, with an official government order expected in the near future.The initiative

GST Council decisions will strengthen J&K’s fiscal position: CM Omar
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Constitutional Affairs October 9, 2026

By Sawer singh Jamwal Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that the outcomes of the latest GST Council meeting will fortify the Union Territory’s financial standing and stimulate economic progress.Representing Jammu and Kashmir as its Finance Minister at the 57th GST Council session in New Delhi—chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman—Abdullah affirmed

HOW MODI ENDED THE REIGN OF TERROR IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR

Constitutional Affairs October 9, 2026

From stone-pelting and shutdown calendars to peace, participation and development, the transformation of J&K; represents one of the most consequential changes in India’s internal security landscape. Manzoor Naik For decades, Jammu and Kashmir was discussed primarily through the vocabulary of conflict: terrorism, separatism, infiltration, shutdowns, stone-pelting, militant recruitment and the permanent anxiety of violence. For

Fatal Road Accident in Ramban Leaves Two Dead, Seven Severely Injured

Constitutional Affairs October 8, 2026

Sawer Singh Jamwal A vehicle mishap in the Pogal Paristan area of Ramban district resulted in two deaths and left seven others in critical condition late Wednesday night.The incident occurred around 10:00 PM when a Tata Sumo (registration JK14A-9715) carrying nine individuals was en route from Senabati to Chunthan. The vehicle veered off the road

India on Track to Become Developed Nation by 2047, Asserts PM; Warns Against Caste Divisions

Constitutional Affairs October 8, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the rally cry “We Will Do It,” expressing firm confidence that India will achieve developed nation status by the centenary of its independence in 2047. Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha in New Delhi to commemorate a quarter-century of continuous public service as head of government, the Prime Minister

Jammu and Kashmir Implements 2026 City Gas Distribution Policy to Broaden Clean Energy Access

Constitutional Affairs October 8, 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has officially enacted the J&K City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy, 2026, creating a structured pathway to modernize energy networks and expand the availability of eco-friendly fuels throughout the Union Territory.Cleared by the Council of Ministers and announced by the Chief Minister’s Office, the initiative introduces an investor-centric, deadline-driven mechanism to

J&K Raises Judicial Officers’ Retirement Age to 62

Constitutional Affairs October 7, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has officially sanctioned a proposal extending the retirement age of judicial officers in the Union Territory from 60 to 62 years, effective retroactively from March 31, 2026.The directive follows recent clearance from the Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet and complies with broader instructions from the Supreme Court of India.

J&K Weather: Light Rain, Snow Over Higher Reaches, Thunder & Gusty Winds at Many Places Today

Constitutional Affairs October 6, 2026

Intermittent precipitation is set to affect Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days, with overcast conditions, gusty winds, and thunderstorms anticipated across multiple districts, according to the Srinagar Meteorological Centre.For October 6, forecasters expect scattered light rain across lower elevations alongside light snowfall in upper reaches, accompanied by strong surface winds and thunder.The weather office

Yemeni Coalition Advances Near Strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Dislodging Houthi Fighters

Constitutional Affairs October 6, 2026

Yemeni forces aligned with the internationally recognized government, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, have driven Houthi rebels out of several critical positions along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to local officials. Supported by heavy coalition airstrikes, pro-government units launched a major offensive early Monday, seizing the key coastal town of Dhubab, located just north of

Kashmir Ready for Major Push in Rooftop Solar Adoption: Union Power Secretary.

Constitutional Affairs October 4, 2026

SRINAGAR — The rollout of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) across Kashmir has reached a decisive turning point, with domestic solar installations expected to accelerate sharply, according to Union Power Secretary Pankaj Aggarwal.Speaking during an inspection of a Seva Setu Abhiyan awareness and outreach camp in Srinagar, Aggarwal noted that large-scale

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