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Official Twitter account of Free Press Kashmir. FPK was founded in 2011, and has quickly carved out a niche audience for its long form Journalism. #PressFreedom
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Police often treat dowry complaints as domestic disputes, not crimes.And so the fire burns quietly, repeatedly, in villages and towns. Gowher Bhat for FPK. Gold, shame, and silence: The cost of being a daughter in Kashmir
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It begins in silence. A match struck somewhere deep inside a house, maybe in Haryana, maybe in Kashmir. A woman screams. Just once, muffled, brief. Neighbours hear it and hesitate. They know, and yet...
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In JK assembly, legislators seek strict action against social media misuse, distorted content https://t.co/FRi7QNKaOn
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Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday witnessed heated exchanges and protests over the alleged misuse of social media platforms, with legislators demanding strict action...
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Displaced persons from PaK granted land ownership rights in JK, says JK
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Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said that displaced persons from Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir who settled in the Union Territory decades ago have been granted owners...
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MHA honours 19 JK police personnel for avenging Pahalgam attack
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Srinagar: Nineteen officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Police have received the “Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak” from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for their role in Operation Mahadev. The...
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Aspirants seek JKSSB JE exam reschedule due to Srinagar Marathon traffic curbs
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Srinagar: Several aspirants appearing for the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) Junior Engineer (Civil) examination, scheduled on November 2, have urged the administration to...
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‘First delimitation, then elections, and statehood later’: LG Sinha says ‘some people’ trying to mislead public
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Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said there has been unnecessary speculation on the issue of statehood restoration to Jammu and Kashmir despite the clarity given by the Home...
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Govt notifies new timing for Kashmir schools; details here -
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Srinagar: Director General School Education Kashmir G N Itoo on Friday ordered a change in school timing for all government and private schools from November-01. The Director General ordered that the...
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GCC panel meets CS; raises key concerns on waste management, flood control, health infra
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Srinagar: The Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC), headed by Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, held a detailed meeting with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday to review civic and environmental issues...
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‘Serious matter’: Sajad Lone, Nazir Gurezi spar in assembly over reservation policy
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Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Thursday witnessed a heated exchange between People's Conference chairman Sajad Gani Lone and National Conference MLA Nazir Ahmad Gurezi over the reserva...
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‘Attempt to choke free media’: Bias in Govt advertisement policy for newspapers, says Waheed Para in assembly; seeks urgent review
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Srinagar: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) legislator Waheed Parra on Thursday accused the government of adopting a biased and selective approach in distributing government advertisements to media...
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No teacher recruitment in Kashmir since 2019, JK Govt informs House
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Srinagar: The government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that there has been no recruitment of teachers in the last two years. The house was also informed in the Kashmir division, the...
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In JK assembly, Tarigami seeks fresh media policy for fair ad distribution, protection of press freedom
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Seeks fresh media policy for equitable distribution of advertisements Srinagar: The Kulgam legislator, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami on Thursday sought a fresh media policy for the distribution of...
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LG Sinha terminates two government teachers over ‘militancy links’ in JK
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Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has terminated two government teachers in Jammu and Kashmir under Article 311, allegedly for their involvement in militancy-related activities. The termina...
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‘Jobs should go to locals’: Governor orders end to H-1B hiring at Florida universities -
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has directed the state’s Board of Governors to phase out the use of H-1B visas across public universities, arguing that jobs currently held by visa holders should go to...
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Assembly passes resolution to establish ₹50cr National Law University in JK
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Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the proposed National Law University (NLU) in Jammu and Kashmir is expected to begin functioning by April next year. Initially, the university...
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‘Seven brand new planes’ were shot down during India-Pakistan clash: Trump
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US President Donald Trump claimed that “seven brand new” aircraft were shot down during the recent India-Pakistan clash; however, he did not specify which side they belonged to. Speaking at a dinner...
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Despite ceasefire, Israeli strikes kill 91 in Gaza, including dozens of children -
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 91 people, including dozens of children, hospital officials said Wednesday, the highest toll since the ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump...
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NC MLA asks Govt to explain newspaper ad ban, demands equal treatment for all
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Srinagar: National Conference legislator Tanvir Sadiq on Wednesday questioned the Jammu and Kashmir government in the Assembly over the continued denial of government advertisements to several local...
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Govt will not support any legislation benefitting land mafia: CM Omar
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Expresses hope for early snowfall to boost tourism; invites people to Kashmir Marathon 2.0, says registration is double compared to last year Srinagar: Expressing hope for the early snowfall this...
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