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Mayor Post: To garner support, Sheikh Imran ‘calls’ on BJP leader

Controversial former Deputy Mayor, Sheikh Imran on Monday called on J&K BJP General Secretary Ashok Koul at his Srinagar residence, apparently to garner support for him being elected as Srinagar Mayor.

In a first, NC demands restoration of Article 370, 35A & statehood

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference has welcomed the apparent shift in the BJP’s stand from belligerence to amity and peace, discernible from the recent statements of Shri Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari, two senior Ministers in the Union Cabinet.

Govt revokes PSA detention order of Naeem Akhtar

Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday revoked Public Safety Act (PSA) detention order of former minister Naeem Akhtar.

HC quashes PSA detention of Ali Muhammad Sagar

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court on Tuesday quashed Public Safety Act detention of National Conference general secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar who was arrested after abrogation of Article 370 by BJP-led Central government in 2019.

Shah Faesal put under house arrest in Srinagar

Jammu Kashmir Government has decided to put bureaucrat-turned-politician Shah Faesal under house detention after revoking his detention under Public Safety Act (PSA).

Shah Faesal, senior PDP leaders released after 9 months

The authorities today released Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Movement founder Dr Shah Faesal and senior PDP leaders Sartaj Madni and Peerzada Mansoor Hussain after revoking their Public Safety Act (PSA) detention orders.

Six political leaders set to be released soon

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir may release six political leaders who are detained under the Public Safety Act, sources disclosed.

NC to stay away from delimitation exercise in J&K

In a significant development, National Conference (NC) on Friday decided against participating in the delimitation exercise ordered by the Government of India for fixing boundaries of Assembly and Parliamentary elections in the newly carved out Union Territory.

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INDIA bloc alleges electoral roll irregularities, plans campaign at Ramlila Maidan

The INDIA bloc has alleged electoral roll irregularities, demanded accountability from the Election Commission and announced plans to intensify its campaign in Delhi.

Kenyan runners win Kashmir Marathon titles; Runner carrying child draws attention

Kenyan runners Omolo and Harpaa won the Kashmir Marathon 2026 men's and women's titles as 1,807 runners, including 73 foreign athletes, took part in Srinagar.

65-year-old motorcyclist dies after accident in Shopian

A 65-year-old motorcyclist, Muhammad Ishaq Paul of Sindoo Shirmal, Shopian, died at SMHS Hospital Srinagar after sustaining injuries in an accident.

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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.

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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J&K Govt issues formal order hiking medical interns’ stipend to ₹25,000

J&K has issued a formal order raising the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns, including FMGs, to ₹25,000 retrospectively from October 1, 2026.

AICC Observer Kuljit Singh Nagra calls campaign against ‘Vote Chori’ a ‘Second Freedom Movement’

AICC Observer Kuljit Singh Nagra described his party’s campaign against alleged electoral manipulation and the BJP-led Centre as a second freedom movement.