News Topic:Engineer Sheikh Abdul Rashid

Sarjan Barkati to contest J&K Assembly polls from jail; daughter files nomination

Jailed cleric Sarjan Barkati, known as "Azadi Chacha," is contesting the J&K Assembly election from jail, with his daughter filing his nomination and leading the campaign.

Er Rashid’s surprising rise amid political comeback behind bars

Engineer Abdul Rashid once pushed to the sidelines, has become a key figure in the Valley's political talks. Interestingly, he's doing it all from inside Tihar Jail.

Er Rashid sworn in as Baramulla MP amid custody parole from Tihar Jail

Abdul Rashid Sheikh, commonly known as Er Rashid, was sworn in as the Member of Parliament for the Baramulla Lok Sabha segment on Friday.

NIA gives consent for Kashmiri leader Engineer Rashid’s MP oath

The NIA gave its consent for jailed Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid, known as Engineer Rashid, to take oath as a Member of Parliament (MP) on July 25.

Dr Karan Singh critiques BJP policies following Er Rashid’s victory in Baramulla

Former Sadr-e-Riyasat of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Karan Singh has termed Engineer's Rashid's victory in Parliament polls from Baramulla as "dramatic".

Delhi Court delays Engineer Rashid’s bail hearing for MP oath

A Delhi Court on Saturday postponed the hearing of Engineer Rashid’s interim bail plea until July 1 for taking oath.

Delhi court sets June 18 hearing for Er Rashid’s interim bail plea

A Delhi court has scheduled a hearing on June 18 to consider the interim bail plea of Engineer Rashid, who seeks to take oath as an MP after his recent election victory.

Omar Abdullah’s remarks on Er Rashid’s victory spark heated political debate

The political turf in Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a surge of tension following the victory of Engineer Rashid in the Baramulla constituency.

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Mubarak Gul defers press conference amid uncertainty over role in NC

NC leader Mubarak Gul has deferred his November 4 press conference amid uncertainty over his organisational role and dissatisfaction following the Cabinet expansion.

JP Nadda likely to inaugurate AIIMS Kashmir

Union Health Minister JP Nadda is likely to inaugurate AIIMS Awantipora on November 5. The institute has been developed at a revised cost of over Rs 2,160 crore.

Eight prominent leaders likely to quit Apni Party

At least eight to nine prominent Apni Party leaders are reportedly considering resignation ahead of a crucial meeting with Altaf Bukhari in Srinagar on Thursday.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.