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90% of candidates in J-K forfeit deposits in Lok Sabha elections
In a decisive electoral mandate, the deposits of nearly 90 per cent of candidates contesting for the five Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir were confiscated.
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Incarcerated MP-elect Er Rashid seeks interim bail to take oath
After winning the Lok Sabha elections, the incarcerated former Assembly Member Engineer Rashid has approached Delhi's Patiala House Court, seeking interim bail.
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Will victorious candidates jailed for terror charges take oath as MPs?
Two candidates currently lodged in prison on terror charges emerged winners in the just-concluded parliamentary election, giving rise to an unusual situation.
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LS Election Results: AP, DPAP and PDP candidates lose security deposit
In their first major electoral battle, the candidates fielded by new parties launched in Jammu & Kashmir have lost their security deposit.
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Surprise defeats of former CMs mark Kashmir’s Lok Sabha election results
The Lok Sabha election results in Kashmir have sprung a few surprises as former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were humbled at the hustings by lesser-known candidates.
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Haneefa Jan leads in Ladakh Lok Sabha race
Independent candidate Mohmad Haneefa has established a lead of over 28,000 votes over his nearest Congress rival from the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency.
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Omar, Mehbooba concede defeat in Kashmir Lok Sabha race
Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti conceded defeat on Tuesday from their respective Lok Sabha seats even as counting of votes was still underway.
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Independent candidate Er Rashid leads in Baramulla as JKNC dominates early vote counts in Kashmir
In the early hours of vote counting for the Lok Sabha elections, Abdul Rashid Sheikh, an independent candidate, has taken a significant lead in the Baramulla constituency.
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J&K Govt raises cancer patient assistance income limit to ₹4 lakh
J&K has revised its cancer patient financial assistance scheme, raising the income eligibility limit to ₹4 lakh and allowing recurring support up to three times.
Yasin Malik won’t contest Sarla Bhat case, asks for death penalty if guilty
Jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik has told a Srinagar court he won't contest the 1990 Sarla Bhat murder case and seeks capital punishment if convicted, while denying guilt.
Human activity drives pollution concerns in Dal, Nigeen lakes, study finds
A study found elevated phosphate levels in Dal and Nigeen lakes, linking pollution to sewage, detergents, fertilizers and pesticide residues.
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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.