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If approached, Mehbooba would have accommodated Jamaat-e-Islami candidates: Para
Waheed-ur-Rehman Para said that if Jamaat-e-Islami had approached Mehbooba Mufti, she would have accommodated Jamaat-e-Islami candidates and given them tickets.
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Tight contest between NC’s Bhand and PDP’s Para in J-K Assembly polls
As the Assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir draw near, the Pulwama Assembly segment in southern Kashmir is set to witness a closely contested race.
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Election Commission reschedules counting date for J-K Assembly polls
The Election Commission of India rescheduled the date of counting for Jammu and Kashmir polls following a change in the date of polling for Haryana to October 5.
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Rights activist Irfan Hafiz Lone joins Congress
Irfan Hafiz Lone, a member of the District Development Council (DDC) and a well-known rights advocate, officially joined the Congress party on Saturday.
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Congress leader Vikar Rasool Wani sentenced to five months in jail, appeals conviction
In a setback for Congress ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, Vikar Rasool Wani, a former JKPCC president, has been sentenced to five months in jail.
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Three former CMs opt out of J-K Assembly elections
For the first time in the electoral history, three prominent former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir have decided not to contest the upcoming Assembly elections.
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Over 15 crorepati candidates in J-K Assembly elections
Disclosures reveal that more than 15 candidates for J-K Assembly polls from major political parties are crorepatis, and their spouses also possess significant wealth.
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J&K Apni Party announces 24 candidates for Assembly elections
Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party on Thursday announced a list of 24 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections.
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Police foil NC, BJP protest marches in Srinagar amid political standoff
Police and security forces stopped separate NC and BJP protest marches in Srinagar as both parties sought to press their demands over statehood and jobs.
J&K medical interns continue indefinite strike for third day over stipend hike
MBBS and BDS interns in J&K continued their indefinite strike for a third day, demanding a hike in the monthly stipend from ₹12,000 to ₹30,000.
NC using statehood issue to divert attention from pressing concerns: Sunil Sharma
BJP leader Sunil Sharma accused the NC of diverting attention with its statehood protest, saying the BJP’s September 2 agitation will focus on jobs.
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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.
Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.