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We cover latest news concerning Politics from the state of Jammu & Kashmir with extensive coverage – Pictures, Videos, and Special Reports.

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.

Politics

Disappointed over protocol, honorarium, DDC members stage protests

Cutting across the party lines, members of District Development Councils in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory on Tuesday staged protests.
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Politics

Re-poll in two DDC seats after candidates fail to prove Indian citizenship

Jammu & Kashmir’s State Election Commission (SEC) has ordered a re-poll in two seats of District Development Council in north Kashmir.
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Politics

ED summons Mehbooba Mufti in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday summoned former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti.
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Politics

NC leader Hilal Lone released on bail

National Conference leader Hilal Akbar Lone, who was booked under UAPA, was released late last night after being granted bail.
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News & Interviews

Kashmiris being silenced, lands being sold, says Mehbooba Mufti

The former Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir and the president of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday addressed a party convention.
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Politics

HC stays ‘controversial’ Larnoo-Anantnag DDC seat

J&K High Court on Friday stayed the ‘controversial’ Larnoo District Development Council (DDC) seat in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
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Politics

Court rejects bail plea of PDP leader Waheed Parra

A special court rejected the bail application of PDP's Waheed Parra, saying preliminary analysis of evidence shows him aiding militancy.
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Politics

Mehbooba Mufti re-elected as PDP President

Former Chief Minister of erstwhile State of J&K, Mehbooba Mufti was 'unanimously' re-elected as President of Peoples Democratic Party.
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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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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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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.
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Business & Economy

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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