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Like all the states of India, Indian administered parts of Jammu & Kashmir have a multi-party democratic system of governance. Main political parties include the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC), the Indian National Congress (Congress), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The Constitution of India grants Jammu and Kashmir special autonomous status as a temporary provision through Article 370.

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DDC Chairpersons placed equivalent to Mayors

The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday amended its warrant of precedence, placing the DDC Chairpersons equivalent to that of Mayors.
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Politics

Former bureaucrat Mohammad Ashraf Mir joins Peoples Conference

In a major development, former prominent bureaucrat Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Mir joined Peoples Conference today in presence of party’s Chairman.
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Politics

Political big-wigs Basharat Bukhari, Peer Mansoor, Khurshid Alam join PC

In a significant development, Peoples Conference led by Sajad Lone on Monday received a major boost as top political leaders joined it.
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Politics

Not only Statehood, Article 370 and 35-A first priority: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that her party’s first priority is not only to struggle for bringing back Statehood but also Article 370.
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News & Interviews

NC welcomes Indo-Pak thaw, let there be open talks now: Omar Abdullah

While welcoming the thaw between India and Pakistan, Omar Abdullah said that the two countries must join the table for open talks.
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Politics

Parra paid Rs 5 Crore to Geelani’s son-in-law to keep Kashmir in turmoil: NIA

The NIA has alleged that Waheed-ur-Rahman Parra paid Rs 5 Crore to the son-in-law of Syed Ali Shah Geelani for keeping Kashmir in turmoil.
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ED interrogates Mehbooba Mufti for hours in Srinagar

The Enforcement Department questioned the former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti for hours.
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Politics

Mehbooba Mufti once spoke to Hizbul militant Naveed Babu: NIA

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti knew arrested Hizbul Mujahideen militant Naveed Babu, as per NIA.
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J&K Govt to come up with new Media Policy

J&K Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly a media policy will be framed within four months, as legislators debated social media regulation and press responsibility.
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10 houses gutted in overnight fire in Kishtwar

10 houses and cowsheds were gutted in an overnight fire in Mungli village of Kishtwar’s Warwan area; no casualties were reported.
Kashmir

LeT commander Asif Fauji alias Moosa killed in Budgam gunfight

Security forces killed LeT commander Asif Fauji alias Moosa in an encounter in higher reaches of Budgam, police said, identifying him as active since 2023.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.

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No timeline for J&K Panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly

J&K government told the Assembly that no specific timeline is available for Panchayat polls as electoral-roll, delimitation and reservation work continues.
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Kashmir’s high-density apple orchards deliver higher returns as prices hit ₹200/kg

Growers from Pulwama and Shopian said modern plantations have enabled them to make better use of limited land while reducing the waiting period for substantial returns.
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Media Watch

J&K Govt to come up with new Media Policy

J&K Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly a media policy will be framed within four months, as legislators debated social media regulation and press responsibility.
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