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52 Non-Locals Get Beerwah Domicile via Marriage

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March 13, 2025
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Srinagar, Mar 13 (JKNS): The government has confirmed that 52 non-locals have been granted domicile certificates in the Beerwah tehsil of Budgam district, Central Kashmir. This information was disclosed during a legislative session on Thursday in response to queries raised by National Conference (NC) legislators Dr. Shafi Wani and Sakina Itoo during ongoing assembly session as per news agency JKNS. Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakina Itoo, clarified that these 52 individuals obtained domicile rights through marriage within the Beerwah area. However, she noted that no non-local domicile certificates were issued in the neighboring tehsils of Narbal and Magam. Providing further details, the minister revealed the overall number of domicile certificates issued in the region, Narbal tehsil recorded 18,921 domicile certificates, while Magam tehsil saw the issuance of 26,277. Beerwah tehsil had the highest number of domicile certificates granted, with a total of 62,343 issued to local residents. (JKNS) (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NewsEye staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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JK Govt invites bids for 83 new liquor shops amid ban demands

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March 12, 2025
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Srinagar: Despite calls for a liquor ban in Jammu and Kashmir, the government has invited bids for 83 new liquor shops across the Union Territory, including in four districts of the Kashmir valley. As per the Excise Policy 2025-26, the finance department has proposed over 200 new shops in ten districts of Jammu and four in Kashmir, ETV Bharat reported. The policy, effective from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, allows off-premises retail sale licenses through e-auction. The report said fourteen new shops are planned in the Valley, including Srinagar city, tourist destinations like Sonamarg, Pahalgam, and Gulmarg, as well as Baramulla, Uri, and Kupwara. In Srinagar, the outlets will be in seven municipal wards. The PDP initiated the demand for a ban, with MLA Mir Muhammad Fayaz seeking a complete prohibition. NC legislator Ahsan Sheikh and Independent MLA Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad also introduced similar bills in the assembly. PDP leader Iltija Mufti launched a signature campaign and protests against liquor sales.BJP leaders, including former deputy CM Nirmal Singh and Waqf Board Chairperson, have also backed the ban. Traders in Lal Chowk put up posters urging tourists to avoid liquor, though police later removed them.

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Omar Abdullah Moves to Regularize Daily Wagers in J&K

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March 11, 2025
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Srinagar, 11 MAR (NewsEye): After massive protests by casual and daily wage workers, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced in the assembly the formation of a high-level committee to prepare a framework for their regularisation within six months. The committee, comprising the Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary, Planning Secretary, Finance Secretary, and Law Secretary, will formulate a structured plan based on the number of daily wagers in the union territory. “I assure the daily wagers that we are committed to addressing their concerns. The committee will prepare a framework within six months, and in the next budget session, we will initiate the process of regularisation both legally and financially,” Omar Abdullah said in his statement. The announcement comes in response to the growing demand for job security from thousands of daily wagers, who have been protesting for their rights. The move is expected to bring relief to these workers who have been struggling for permanent employment.(NewsEye)

J&K Religion

₹75 Set as Sadaqat-ul-Fitr, Grand Mufti Urges Timely Paying

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March 10, 2025
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The Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam, has announced that the mandatory Sadaqat-ul-Fitr (Zakat al-Fitr) for this year has been set at ₹75 per person. Speaking to the media, Mufti Nasir underscored the obligation upon every Muslim—men, women, and even infants—to pay Sadaqat-ul-Fitr before Eid-ul-Fitr prayers. He stressed that this pre-Eid charity ensures that the underprivileged can celebrate the festival with dignity. The prescribed amount, equivalent to 1.75 kg of wheat per person, has been valued at ₹75 following consultations with Islamic scholars. He clarified that parents must contribute on behalf of their minor children, while financially independent adults should pay for themselves. Describing Sadaqat-ul-Fitr as both a means of purifying one’s fast and a support for those in need, the Grand Mufti emphasized that the contribution should strictly reach deserving recipients—such as orphans, the poor, and stranded travelers. He explicitly stated that it should not be diverted for mosque expenses, religious institutions, or political purposes. Mufti Nasir urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to fulfill this religious duty promptly and ensure their donations benefit those who truly need them.

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Elle India Deletes Gulmarg Fashion Show Video After Backlash

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March 10, 2025
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Srinagar, Mar 09 Following massive outrage from politicians, religious scholars, and locals, Elle India has deleted its video of the controversial semi-nude fashion show held in Gulmarg during Ramadan. The video, which showcased models in revealing outfits amid the holy month, drew sharp criticism after which the video was deleted. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Aga Ruhullah, and Sajad Lone were among those who condemned the event, calling it a disrespect to cultural and religious values. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sought a detailed report within 24 hours, promising strict action. Meanwhile, authorities have launched an investigation into the event, with tourism officials under scrutiny.

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10 Injured in Kulgam Mosque Clash, 10 Booked

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March 9, 2025
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Kulgam Mar 09 (JKNS): Two groups clashed with each other at Masjid Sideeqi at Razloo Kund left several people injured on Saturday late evening even as injured persons have been shifted to Hospital for treatment. Police sources told news agency JKNS that that two groups of Deoband Jamaat and Ahle Hadees Jamaat have clashed and beaten each other at Masjid Sideeqi situated at Razloo Kund, resulting in injuries to at least 10 persons “There was expectation to danger of a breach of peace, iculprits had not been arrested by the police on the spot following which several were arrested by police. A police official told news agency JKNS that all injured were shifted to hospital for treatment. He said that 10 persons were booked under FIR vide U/S 126/170 BNSS act and taken into custody at Police Station Kund. He said that investigation in this regard has been taken up.—(JKNS) (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NewsEye staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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J&K has debt of Rs 1.25 lakh crore: Govt

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March 8, 2025
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Jammu, Mar 08 (KNO): The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Saturday disclosed that the Union Territory has a whopping debt of Rs 125205 crore. In a written reply to the question of MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone, the minister in-charge of the Finance department, Omar Abdullah, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), disclosed that the total debt portfolio of J&K, including State Development Loan/Reserve Bank of India loan, negotiated loans, National Saving Small Fund (NSSF), Government of India Advances, Ways and Means Advance/Overdraft, General Provident Fund (GPF), Reserves and Deposits, UDAY power bonds, stands at a staggering Rs 125205 crore. According to the Finance department’s reply, the total outstanding on account of SDL/RBI loans is Rs 69894 crore, followed by GPF with Rs 27901 crore, Rs 14294 crore in reserves and deposits, Rs 5758 crore NSSF, Rs 4032 crore in negotiated loans, Rs 2616 crore UDAY bonds, and Rs 710 crore GoI advances. The Government also disclosed that the total outstanding liability in treasuries as of 27.02.2025 under various object heads of accounts is to the tune of Rs 5429.49 crore.It also revealed that the total unpaid work bills of PHE are Rs 0.24 crore as of February 25, 2025—(KNO)

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J&K Budget a ‘Love Letter to BJP’, nothing for common people, Lone

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March 7, 2025
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Srinagar, Mar 7 (NewsEye): People’s Conference chairman Sajad Gani Lone has criticized the Jammu and Kashmir budget, calling it a disappointment that lacks vision for economic growth and relief for common people. In a post on X, Lone said the budget is a mere repetition of Centrally Sponsored Schemes wrapped in Hindi nomenclature, with no concrete measures to tackle unemployment or address the issues of daily wagers and contractual employees. “I was expecting a politically viable & economically vibrant budget rather than an annual statement of outlay & expenditure,” Lone wrote. He pointed out that the promise of 200 units of free electricity is limited to the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) category and is tied to the Centrally Sponsored Roof Top Solar scheme, making it difficult for many to benefit from the announcement. Lone also criticized the government for linking social welfare payments to Dearness Allowance (DA), arguing that any real increase would depend on zero inflation — an unlikely scenario. Petrol and diesel prices are set to increase by ₹1 and ₹2 per litre respectively due to a reduction in rebates, further burdening the common people, he added. The People’s Conference leader also accused the National Conference (NC) of endorsing the same economic statistics it had previously dismissed under BJP rule. “The PM, The HM and the Union Finance Minister were praised more than once… the saga of love letters continues. This love letter to BJP part II,” Lone wrote. The budget, he said, offered “nothing for employment, daily wagers, contractual employees, or minimum wages.”

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PDP Slams NC for Betraying Public Trust in Budget 2025-26

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March 7, 2025
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized the recently announced Jammu and Kashmir Budget 2025-26, accusing the National Conference-led government of deceiving the public by not fulfilling its election promises. In a statement, a copy of which lies with news agency NewsEye, the PDP said the budget exposes the “massive gap between promises and reality”, particularly regarding the commitment of 200 units of free electricity to every household, a key promise made by the National Conference during its election campaign. “The government had created high hopes among the people by promising free electricity to all households. However, the budget announcement has reduced this benefit to only AAY ration card holders, leaving out the majority of the population,” the statement read. According to the PDP, out of 16 lakh ration card holders in J&K, only 95,000 AAY card holders will receive the benefit — approximately 5-7% of the total population. The party further alleged that 1.27 lakh AAY card holders were removed from the list just before the announcement, raising questions about the government’s intentions. “This selective approach exposes their anti-people policies. If they truly wanted to help the people, they should have implemented the scheme as promised — for all households, not just a small fraction,” the PDP added. The party accused the government of using the promise as an “election gimmick” to secure votes and demanded that the administration expand the scheme to cover all households in line with their election manifesto. The budget was announced by Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, who is also the Finance Minister.

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J&K Sees 2-3% Annual Rise in Cancer Cases

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March 7, 2025
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Srinagar, Mar 07: Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a steady rise in cancer cases, with a 2-3% annual increase, Health Minister Sakina Itoo informed the Assembly on Friday. Responding to MLA Tanveer Sadiq’s query, the minister revealed that 50,551 cancer cases were reported in Kashmir from 2018 to 2024, while Jammu recorded 13,912 cases in the same period. To tackle the growing burden, the government has strengthened cancer treatment facilities at SKIMS Srinagar and GMC Jammu, offering radiation oncology, chemotherapy, critical care ICUs, PET-CT scans, and brachytherapy. The State Cancer Institute at SKIMS Soura now has a Day Care facility, Clinical Hematology, and Radiation Oncology, with plans to operationalize a Bone Marrow Transplant unit soon. However, recruitment for the facility is still in progress. Meanwhile, in Jammu, a 10-bedded ICU and three new operation theatres at the State Cancer Institute are near completion and expected to be ready by March 2025. The minister also highlighted efforts to decentralize cancer care by making chemotherapy available at District Day Centers across all 20 districts of J&K.

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