News Topic:Omar Abdullah

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.

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.

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.

NC and BJP lead in two seats each in Jammu and Kashmir, early trends show

As the counting of votes for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls is underway, the National Conference and Bharatiya Janta Party are ahead in two seats each in Jammu and Kashmir.

Former CMs Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti trailing in early vote count

Two former chief ministers of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir — Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti — are trailing in their constituencies.

Campaigning ends for Baramulla LS seat, voting on Monday

Candidates made a last-ditch effort to woo voters as campaigning for the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat ended on Saturday.

Er Rashid’s entry intensifies fight for Omar, Sajjad in Baramulla LS seat

Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is embroiled in a fierce contest in Baramulla, where sharp political slogans and clashes characterize the election atmosphere.

Distancing herself from PAGD was Mehbooba Mufti’s own decision: Omar Abdullah

The National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday in Bandipora said that they will raise the voice of every Kashmiri youth affected by violence in Kashmir.

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Special NIA Court rejects bail plea of Doda teacher in Kishtwar weapons-snatching case

A Special NIA Court rejected Tanvir Ahmed Malik’s bail plea in a 2019 Kishtwar weapons-snatching case, citing trial progress and witness concerns.

Tourist critically injured after heavy stone hits vehicle in Anantnag

A 55-year-old tourist from Odisha was critically injured after a heavy stone rolled down a hillside and struck his vehicle near Bumzoo Shrine in Anantnag.

Police foil NC, BJP protest marches in Srinagar amid political standoff

Police and security forces stopped separate NC and BJP protest marches in Srinagar as both parties sought to press their demands over statehood and jobs.

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