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From being MP to serving as Union MoS, Omar Abdullah set to take oath today as Chief Minister of J-K

Jammu Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Vice President Omar Abdullah is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar today.... read..

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"Being a CM of Union Territory has its own challenges...": Omar Abdullah ahead of his oath-taking ceremony

Ahead of his oath-taking ceremony as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that he "look forward" to working in cooperation with government of India but being the CM of a Union Territor... read..

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"We have a lot to do," says Omar Abdullah, offers prayers at grave of Sheikh Abdullah ahead of swearing-in

Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, Jammu and Kashmir CM-designate Omar Abdullah on Wednesday offered floral tributes at the Mazar-e-Anwar of "Sher-e-Kashmir" Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, in Srinagar.... read..

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68 houses gutted in fire in J&K's Kishtwar; relief, rehabilitation underway

A major fire broke out in Mulwarwan village of Kishtwar in Jammu Kashmir on Tuesday afternoon. According to police, 68 houses were damaged by the fire.... read..

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J-K: INDIA bloc leaders arrive in Srinagar to witness oath-taking of CM-designate Omar Abdullah

INDIA bloc leaders including Akhilesh Yadav, Prakash Karat, Supriya Sule and Kanimozhi have arrived in Srinagar to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister designate Omar Abdullah.... read..

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"Hope both countries start new chapter for peace": Farooq Abdullah after EAM arrives in Islamabad for SCO meet

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday expressed his happiness after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan for the 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government... read..

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"J&K youth extremely fit": Shakti Kapoor

Veteran actor Shakti Kapoor is all praise for people in Jammu and Kashmir.... read..

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"Always backstabs us...": Former Deputy CM of J-K hits out at Pakistan

Former Deputy CM of J-K Kavinder Gupta lashed out at Pakistan, saying that Pakistan has always backstabbed us.... read..

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"INDIA bloc should connect with public in Maharashtra, Jharkhand": NC chief Farooq Abdullah

Following the announcement of the election schedule for Jharkhand and Maharashtra, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday urged the leaders of the INDIA bloc to connect with the public in Maharashtra and Jharkhand.... read..

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"We should not abandon path of friendship": NC president Farooq Abdullah on India-Canada row

Amid the escalating diplomatic row between India and Canada, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday suggested that India should pursue friendly relations with Canada and not abandon the path of diplomacy.... read..

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Omar Abdullah to take oath as J-K Chief Minister on October 16

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah is set to take oath as the new chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16.... read..

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"Start of process to reclaim what we lost...": PDP's Waheed Para after Presidential rule revoked in J-K

People's Democratic Party leader Waheed Para, said the revocation of the President's rule from Jammu-Kashmir is the start of the process to reclaim what the people lost in the last 6-7 years, adding that people's mandate was for restoring their dignity an... read..

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"People are happy, new govt's priority should be...": NC leader Sheikh Bashir after Presidential rule revoked in J-K

After the Centre revoked Presidential rule in Jammu and Kashmir before the formation of a government, National Conference leader Sheikh Bashir Ahmad said on Monday that the people of the Union Territory are happy but their demand is the restoration of sta... read..

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"Congress, NC conspiring to cheat Constitution": Ravinder Raina after SC refuses to examine plea on J-K LG's MLA nomination powers

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ravinder Raina on Monday lauded the Supreme Court after the court refused to entertain a plea against LG's power to nominate 5 MLAs to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, and alleged that Congress Party and the National Conferenc... read..

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International Film Festival of Srinagar all set to begin from November 20

The International Film Festival of Srinagar is all set to begin from November 20 to November 23 in Jammu and Kashmir.... read..

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"Tight slap on Shinde govt...": AAP leader Sanjay Singh blames Maha govt for security lapse behind Baba Siddiqui's murder

Questioning the law and order situation in Maharashtra, Aam Aadmi party leader Sanjay Singh on Sunday blamed the Shinde government for Baba Siddiqui's murder on Saturday night.Baba Siddique sustained two gunshot wounds to his chest before being brought to... read..

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Kashmiri calligraphy artist Firdosa Bashir becomes role model for youth

Firdosa Bashir, a young Islamic calligraphy artist from Kehribal, Anantnag in South Kashmir, is gaining attention for her detailed and impressive artwork.... read..

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Fire breaks out at Tulail Market in J-K's Bandipora

A massive fire broke out at Tulail market in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district on Sunday night, fire officials said.... read..

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J-K: Dussehra celebrated with great fervour in Udhampur, CRPF, Dog Squad deployed to avoid untoward incident

Dussehra was celebrated with great enthusiasm and religious fervour on Saturday evening at the sports stadium, Udhampur. Thousands of people participated in the celebrations where the effigies of Ravana, Kumbkarna and Meghnatha were consigned to flames ma... read..

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J-K police bust interstate drug racket, 3 held

Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag police arrested three people and busted an interstate drug trafficking racket, police said on Saturday.... read..

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BRO infra projects inaugurated for J-K are strategically vital, will be economic lifeline for far-flung areas: LG Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that the BRO infrastructure projects for the Union Territory, which were inaugurated on Saturday, are strategically vital and will be an economic lifeline for people in far-flung areas.... read..

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Will meet LG tomorrow, ask for date of forming government: NC President Farooq Abdullah

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Friday said that the party will meet the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday and ask him for the date for forming the government.... read..

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J-K is crown of India, statehood restoration our first priority: NC chief Farooq Abdullah

National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah thanked the people of the region on Thursday for giving the NC-Congress alliance the mandate to govern Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) and highlighted the priorities of his party.... read..

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J-K: Dussehra preparations in full swing in Srinagar

Preparations are in full swing to celebrate Dusseshra in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar. Effigies of Ravana has been set up for 'Ravana Dahan'.... read..

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Will raise voice for Article 370, resolution of J-K issues: PDP leader Iltija Mufti

Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti said on Friday that PDP will raise voice not only for restoration of statehood but also for Article 370 and for resolution of other issues" concerning the union territory.... read..

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We will be happy if entire INDIA alliance members attend oath-taking ceremony: J&K Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra

After Congress formally extended its backing to the National Conference for forming the government in Jammu and Kashmir by giving a letter of support, J&K Congress chief, Tariq Hameed Karra said that the party would be happy if entire INDIA alliance m... read..

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"Depends on LG": Congress' Tariq Hameed Karra on date of swearing-in in J-K

After formally extending support to the National Conference for forming the government in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader Tariq Hameed Karra said on Friday that the date of government formation depends on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha.... read..

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J-K: AAP extends support to JKNC

Aam Admi Party (AAP) on Friday said that it will extend support to Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) after the NC-Congress alliance emerges victorious in the recently concluded assembly election in the Union Territory.... read..

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J-K: Omar Abdullah stakes claim to form government, hints at probable dates of swearing-in ceremony

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Friday evening met LG Manoj Sinha and staked claim to form the government in the territory as he submitted the letters of support that party has received.... read..

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Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir admits alliance with National Conference failed to curb BJP in Jammu

Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Friday acknowledged that both Congress and the National Conference (NC) struggled to make an impact in Jammu and curb the BJP's influence.... read..

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Congress meeting authorises party leadership to choose CLP leader in Jammu and Kashmir

The Congress on Friday formally extended its backing to the National Conference for forming the government in Jammu and Kashmir by giving a letter of support.... read..

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J-K: "Will not join BJP, people's decision more important": Independent MLA Mohd Akaram

Independent MLA from the Poonch's Surankote asembly seat, Chowdhury Mohd Akaram said on Thursday that he will not join the Bharatiya Janata Party at any cost, adding that many parties have approached him but he has not decided yet to join any of them.... read..

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"Battle was between truth, lie..." NC leader Surinder Choudhary on JK polls

After the Congress-NC alliance emerged victorious in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, National Conference leader Surinder Choudhary said that the JK polls was between the truth and lie not between BJP and NC.... read..

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ED attaches properties worth Rs 3.4 cr in J-K Grameen Bank fraud case

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in Srinagar has provisionally attached six immovable properties worth approximately Rs. 3.40 crore in connection with the Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank (JKGB) fraud case.... read..

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Omar Abdullah unanimously elected as leader of National Conference, set to stake claim to form government

The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) on Wednesday unanimously elected Omar Abdullah as the leader of its Legislative Party.... read..

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"Voters performed their duty, now our responsibility begins" NC Vice President Omar Abdullah

After a resounding victory in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, National Conference Vice President and newly-elected MLA Omar Abdullah, on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the voters of the union territory saying that voters have performed their duty,... read..

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J-K: Wreath-laying ceremony held for abducted Army jawan who laid down his life in Anantnag

A wreath laying ceremony was held for the abducted Territorial Army jawan Hilal Ahmad Bhat on Wednesday, who laid down his life in Nowgam, Anantnag.... read..

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"BJP's increased vote share indicate growing confidence in PM Modi's leadership": Tarun Chugh

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tarun Chugh said that the BJP's increased vote share in assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir was a clear indication of the people's growing confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.... read..

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"Big responsibility of inculcating sense of belonging in Jammu": Omar Abdullah

National Conference Vice President Omar Omar Abdullah said that the government that will be formed in Jammu and Kashmir has a very big responsibility of inculcating a "sense of belonging" to the people of the valley.... read..

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Terrorists abduct Indian Army soldier in J-K's Anantnag, search operation launched

A Territorial Army (TA) soldier was allegedly abducted by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, sources said on Wednesday.... read..

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"BJP will play role of opposition": Kavinder Gupta says party will safeguard regional interests of Jammu

After the BJP put up a robust performance and secured 29 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, former JK Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Kavinder Gupta said that the party will take on the role of opposition and ensure that the government op... read..

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Srinagar celebrates its inaugural Durga Puja: A triumph of culture and unity

Durga Puja has long been one of the most revered festivals for Bengalis, symbolising the triumph of good over evil through the epic tale of Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura.... read..

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Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army launches joint counter-terrorist operation in Kazwan Forest; one soldier missing

A join counter terrorist operation was launched by the Indian Army on Wednesday along with the Jammu Kashmir Police and other agencies in the Kazwan Forest in Kokernag on October 8.... read..

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"Decision ultimately lies with legislators, alliance" Omar Abdullah on J-K CM face

After J-K National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah announced that party Vice President Omar Abdullah would be the next Chief Minister, the newly-elected MLA Omar said on Wednesday that the decision ultimately lies with legislators and the alliance.... read..

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Army expresses condolences to family members of abducted jawan who was found dead in Anantnag

The Indian Army expressed condolences to the bereaved family members of Rfn Hilal Ahmad Bhat, who had been abducted by terrorists in the Anantnag area of Jammu and Kashmir.... read..

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JKNC's Omar Abdullah reiterates right to statehood for J-K

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice-President Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that whenever a government is formed in Jammu and Kashmir, it should pass a resolution and begin talks with the union government to restore the region's statehood.... read..

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They tried to weaken us but the people responded, says Zamir Abdullah on JK poll results

Zamir Abdullah, son of Omar Abdullah, criticised the Union government on Wednesday, accusing it of attempting to "weaken" the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) and the Abdullah family to exert pressure on the people of Jammu and Kashmir.... read..

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J-K Assembly: Congress' Tariq Hameed Karra criticises nomination of 5 MLAs, calls it "unconstitutional, undemocratic"

Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday criticised the decision to authorise the Lieutenant Governor to nominate five additional MLAs to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly.... read..

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J-K: Abducted Territorial Army jawan's body found with gunshot wounds in Anantnag

Security forces have recovered the body of missing soldier of the territorial army who had been abducted by terrorists in the Anantnag area of Jammu and Kashmir.... read..

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Farooq Abdullah opposes nomination of 5 MLAs in J-K Assembly, says "will go to Supreme Court against this"

Opposing the decision to authorise the Lieutenant Governor to nominate five additional MLAs to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that if it happens, they will take the matter to the Supreme Court t... read..

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J-K: "Process for forming govt has begun," says JKNC MP Ruhullah Mehdi

A day after the Congress-NC alliance emerged victorious in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Wednesday asserted that the process for forming the government has begun.... read..

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