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Farooq Abdullah calls for independent probe into surge in gunfights

National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday demanded a probe into the surge in encounters after the government formation in Jammu Kashmir.

Militants will come and we will gun them down: Farooq Abdullah

Apparently unconcerned by gunfights in J&K, JKNC President Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that encounters keep taking place and there is no fear in it.

Farooq Abdullah accuses Er Rashid of being Centre’s agent

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Friday launched a scathing attack on Engineer Rashid, calling him an "agent" of the Centre.

ED seeks fresh charges against Farooq Abdullah in JKCA case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has requested a court in Srinagar to add new criminal charges against former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah.

Definition of democracy doesn’t fit for a place reduced to UT: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said that the definition of democracy doesn’t fit with J&K, which has been reduced to a UT from being a State.

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.

Congress, NC leaders to meet in Srinagar to finalize seat-sharing deal

The Congress leadership is set to hold deliberations with the National Conference to iron out differences over seat-sharing for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls.

NC, Congress & CPI(M) forge pre-poll alliance in J-K ahead of Assembly polls

In Jammu and Kashmir, the regional National Conference (NC) has formally entered into a pre-poll bonhomie with Congress and CPI(M) ahead of the Assembly polls.

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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.

J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers

J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.

J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers

J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.

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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.