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Omar Abdullah to contest from two constituencies in upcoming elections

Omar Abdullah has made a U-turn by deciding to contest the upcoming Assembly elections from two constituencies, despite earlier claiming he wouldn't participate.

Omar Abdullah calls Jamaat-e-Islami’s decision to contest J-K polls a ‘huge development’

Omar Abdullah on Monday termed the reports of Jamaat-e-Islami members contesting the upcoming Assembly elections as a huge development.

Sakina Itoo files nomination for Damhal Hanjipora seat

Senior National Conference leader Sakina Itoo on Friday filed her nomination papers for Damhal Hanjipora Assembly seat of southern Kashmir's Kulgam district.

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.

In poll manifesto, NC promises 12 ‘guarantees’

National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah on Monday said that his party would fight for the restoration of the political and legal status of J&K.

Farooq Abdullah to contest upcoming J-K Assembly elections

National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said he will participate in the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

Omar Abdullah says J&K facing worst unemployment, criticizes Kanwar Yatra directive

Omar Abdullah while talking to the reporters on Tuesday was quick to criticize the Centre over "worst unemployment" crises facing the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.

Omar Abdullah calls for accountability amid rising militancy in Jammu

SRINAGAR — Given the militant attacks happening in the Jammu region, former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that there is an urgent need to...

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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.

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

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

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

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.