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Farooq Abdullah backs admin crackdown, claims leaders seek unrest

NC President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Sunday defended the detention of leaders after a student protest on reservation issues in Jammu and Kashmir was foiled.

J&K leaders welcome ceasefire between Iran and Israel

J&K’s mainstream political leaders on Tuesday welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and Israel following the days of clashes.

NC’s Working Committee passes 7 resolutions, discusses sufferings of shelling-affected areas

The National Conference (NC) Central Working Committee on Wednesday passed seven resolutions, including the immediate restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

J&K leaders unite in welcoming India-Pakistan ceasefire after days of hostilities

Jammu and Kashmir political parties on Saturday welcomed the announcement of an immediate ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

Kashmir was and will remain part of India: Farooq Abdullah

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday asserted that Kashmir has always been and will continue to remain an integral part of India.

Mehbooba slams Farooq Abdullah over Pahalgam remarks; NC hits back

A political row erupted after Mehbooba Mufti accused Farooq Abdullah of making "deeply disturbing" remarks allegedly implicating Kashmiris in the recent Pahalgam attack.

Support the steps taken by Union Govt in the wake of Pahalgam attack: All Party Meeting resolution

An all-party meeting held on Thursday to discuss the recent militant attack in Pahalgam pledged full support for efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Farooq Abdullah defends Speaker’s call to disallow Assembly debate on Wakf Act

NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah has raised serious objections to the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act, asserting that the law runs contrary to the Constitution.

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AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed

AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.

900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

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India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

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