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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...

Opposition condemns MHA’s J-K business rules amendment as power grab

After the Ministry of Home Affairs amended the J&K Government's business rules, the opposition parties have unanimously termed this amendment a power grab.

Article 370 not linked to militancy, says Omar Abdullah

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated on Wednesday that Article 370 had no connection to militancy in Kashmir.

Dr Karan Singh critiques BJP policies following Er Rashid’s victory in Baramulla

Former Sadr-e-Riyasat of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Karan Singh has termed Engineer's Rashid's victory in Parliament polls from Baramulla as "dramatic".

Omar Abdullah’s remarks on Er Rashid’s victory spark heated political debate

The political turf in Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a surge of tension following the victory of Engineer Rashid in the Baramulla constituency.

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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Mubarak Gul defers press conference amid uncertainty over role in NC

NC leader Mubarak Gul has deferred his November 4 press conference amid uncertainty over his organisational role and dissatisfaction following the Cabinet expansion.

JP Nadda likely to inaugurate AIIMS Kashmir

Union Health Minister JP Nadda is likely to inaugurate AIIMS Awantipora on November 5. The institute has been developed at a revised cost of over Rs 2,160 crore.

Eight prominent leaders likely to quit Apni Party

At least eight to nine prominent Apni Party leaders are reportedly considering resignation ahead of a crucial meeting with Altaf Bukhari in Srinagar on Thursday.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.