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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.

Politics

Election for four DDC Chairpersons in J&K on Feb 06: Sources

The elections for District Development Chairperson (DDC) and Deputy Chairperson in the Union Territory will be held on February 06 in J&K/.
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SEC unveils draft reservation of offices of DDC chairpersons

In a significant development, Jammu & Kashmir’s State Election Commission unveiled draft reservation of offices of DDC chairpersons.
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Politics

Sajad Lone parts ways from PAGD

J&K People’s Conference chairman, Sajad Gani Lone wrote a letter to Dr Farooq Abdullah, stating his party is no longer part of PAGD.
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Mehbooba terms NIA as ‘pet agency’ of Centre

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said that history will remember Rahul Gandhi for standing up to the “present dictatorial regime”.
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After bail, Waheed Parra detained by CIK in Jammu: Mehbooba

SRINAGAR — The former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief, Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday stated that her party’s youth president Waheed Parra...
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PDP youth leader Waheed Para released on bail

SRINAGAR — NIA court today granted bail to People's Democratic Party youth leader Waheed-ur-Rehman after remaining in custody for over a month.The Central investigation...
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NC’s district president booked for thrashing cop in Pulwama

PULWAMA — Police on Monday booked and arrested National Conference District President for Pulwama after he allegedly thrashed a police constable at party headquarters.Sources...
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DDC member from Chitragam Shopian joins Apni Party

SRINAGAR — Ms. Nigeen Akhtar, the District Development Council (DDC) member from Chitragam in Shopian district on Sunday joined Apni Party at its office...
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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.
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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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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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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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