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Rahul Gandhi promises to restore J-K’s statehood
Rahul Gandhi declared at a rally in Srinagar that he would ensure that Jammu and Kashmir's statehood is restored and that outsiders do not rule the erstwhile state.
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Sugra Barkati’s election campaign in Beerwah forces parties to re-strategize
In a surprising turn of events, Sugra Barkati, daughter of independent candidate Sarjan Barkati, has emerged as a game-changer in Beerwah Assembly segment elections.
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AIP releases manifesto, promises prisoner release and repeal of controversial laws
Jailed Er Rashid’s Awami Itihad Party (AIP) released its manifesto ahead of Assembly elections in J&K in which it promised unconditional release of all prisoners.
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266 candidates cleared for second phase of J-K Assembly polls
In accordance with the election schedule issued by the Election Commission of India, the scrutiny of nomination papers for 26 Assembly constituencies was held on Friday.
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Congress names Irfan Hafiz as candidate for Wagoora-Kreeri
The Jammu and Kashmir Congress has officially chosen Irfan Hafeez as its candidate for the northern Kashmir's Wagoora-Kreeri constituency.
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PDP leader Rouf Bhat resigns, citing dismay over party’s treatment of loyal workers
Former State Secretary and spokesperson of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Rouf Bhat on Friday resigned from the party.
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310 candidates file nominations for second phase of J-K Assembly polls
As many as 310 candidates have filed their nomination papers across 26 Assembly constituencies (ACs) of six districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
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ACB files FIR against Class-IV employee for alleged disproportionate assets
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has filed an FIR against Mohammad Shafi Rather, a Class-IV employee in the Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs department in Baramulla.
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J&K’s Higher Secondary enrollment ratio falls to 44.8%, NITI Aayog data shows
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J&K celebrates 80th Independence Day, LG and CM extend greetings
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.
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