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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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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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Spanish Ambassador to India visits Srinagar

Spanish Ambassador to India, Juan Antonio visited the Pratap Singh Museum to learn about the rich past of Kashmir and to strengthen the relations between India and Spain.... 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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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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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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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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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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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: 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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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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PDP members being attacked by JKNC, will seek accountability from them: Iltija Mufti

Media Advisor to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) party chief Mehbooba Mufti and party leader Iltija Mufti alleged that Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) workers were assaulting PDP members and asserted that they would be seeking accountability f... 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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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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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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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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"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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"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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"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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"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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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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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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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 poll results: NC's Tanvir Sadiq wins from Zadibal Assembly constituency

National Conference (NC) leader Tanvir Sadiq won the Zadibal Assembly constituency in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.... read..

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Farooq Abdullah greets his supporters as latest trend shows NC-Congress victory in J-K

As the latest trends in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly vote counting showed the National Conference-Congress alliance leading more than half of the seats, the NC chief Farooq Abdullah appeared at the balcony of his house here to greet his supporters displ... read..

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JKNC workers sing, celebrate in Srinagar as party's alliance with Congress leads in J-K trends

Following the Election Commission's data that showed that the pre-poll alliance of Congress and National Conference have crossed the halfway mark in Jammu and Kashmir, the workers of JNKC sang and celebrated in Srinagar on Tuesday.... read..

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Stage set for counting of votes for Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana assembly polls

Stage is set for counting of votes for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana with adequate security arrangements in place.... read..

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"I accept the verdict of the people": Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija concedes defeat

PDP candidate and Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija Mehbooba Mufti, is trailing with 17,127 votes, behind by a margin of 5,067 votes in Jammu & Kashmir. Despite her efforts, Mufti is struggling to gain ground in the constituency.... read..

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"BJP shouldn't try any tricks," says Omar Abdullah as NC-Cong alliance takes lead in early trends

As counting of the votes polled in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election began, National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Tuesday warned the BJP not to pull off any tricks if the mandate of the people is against them.... read..

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"Omar Abdullah will be CM," says Farooq Abdullah ahead of J-K results announced

National Conference chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said that people have given their mandate in the Assembly polls and that Omar Abdullah will become the next chief minister of the Union Territory.... read..

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"People have announced their verdict": JKNC vice president Omar Abdullah after winning from Budgam, Ganderbal

After winning from two assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, JKNC vice president Omar Abdullah stated on Tuesday that the people have announced their verdict, adding that the 'democracy' has prevailed in the state after a 'long ... read..

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J-K polls: NC emerges as highest winning party with 42 seats; BJP and Congress win 29 and 6 seats respectively, says EC

In a significant comeback, the National Conference and Congress alliance has secured victory in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, according to the Election Commission's official website.... read..

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"They haven't offered support...premature speculation": Omar Abdullah on possibility of post-poll tie-up with PDP

Amid speculation over possible permutations and combinations for government formation in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Monday said that PDP has not offered support and called for putting end to all speculations til... read..

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NC-Congress alliance secures absolute majority in J-K assembly polls

National Conference-Congress alliance has secured absolute majority in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, winning 48 seats.... read..

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"People again proved that NC is only party that can be trusted," says party candidate Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed

National Conference winning candidate from Lal Chowk assembly seat Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed expressed happiness on the assembly election results and said that people have again proved that NC is the only party that can be trusted.... read..

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"People have given clear mandate": PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on J-K election results

Peoples Democratic Party chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti congratulated the National Conference-Congress alliance on Tuesday for getting the "people's mandate."... read..

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"High expectations in J-K": BJP's Sajid Yousuf Shah ahead of counting day

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sajid Yousuf Shah expressed hope ahead of counting of votes in Jammu and Kashmir saying that the BJP has high expectations from people in the valley.... read..

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"Power not permanent," says AIP MP Engineer Rashid as counting gets underway in JK

As counting of votes in Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir got underway on Tuesday, Awami Ittehad Party President and Member of Parliament, Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid appealed for peace and rights saying that the power is not permanent and... read..

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"We fought the good fight," NC Vice President Omar Abdullah predicts victory in J&K election

Amid speculation over possible permutations and combinations for government formation in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Tuesday express hope for positive outcome.... read..

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Omar Abdullah calls exit polls 'waste of time' as JKNC-Congress allliance crosses halfway mark

As the National Conference-Congress alliance headed for a clear majority in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Tuesday called exit polls a "waste of time" and said that those believing in them des... read..

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People decided to oust BJP from J-K: Congress leader Syed Suhail Bukhari

With early trends of Election Commission on Tuesday indicating a lead for the National Conference-Congress alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader Syed Suhail Bukhari said people have decided to oust BJP from the region and emphaised that the INDIA... read..

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