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PDP Announces Lok Sabha Election Candidates for Kashmir Division: Mehbooba Mufti to Contest from Anantnag-Rajouri seat

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared its candidates for three key segments in the Kashmir division. Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is set to contest from the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, while Youth President Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra will represent the party in Srinagar, and former Member of Parliament Fayaz Ahmad Mir will contest […]

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Azad laments exploitation of Kashmiris by political parties

Srinagar: Chairman of DPAP, Ghulam Nabi Azad today addressed a public gathering in Charar-i-Sharif, Budgam. Azad’s visit commenced with a tribute at the revered Hazrat Sheikh Noor ud din Wali (RA) shrine. He pledged to transform the shrine into a premier pilgrim tourist destination, aimed at bolstering the local economy. Additionally, he outlined ambitious plans

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DDC chairperson, Nazir Khan, faces possibility of ouster

Srinagar: District Development Council members of central Kashmir’s Budgam district have moved a no-confidence motion against the incumbent chairperson of the council. Quoting sources, KNO reported that 13 members of the council have moved the no-confidence motion against DDC chairperson Nazir Ahmad Khan. “Chairperson has failed to convene any meeting of the council for over

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Sajad Gani Lone

Sajad Lone to contest from Baramulla Lok Sabha seat, party not to contest from Jammu, to decide other candidates from Kashmir in week’s time

Srinagar: Ahead of the upcoming Parliamentary elections, People’s Conference (PC) has announced its decision to field party president, Sajad Lone, from the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat. Former Minister and party, general secretary, made the announcement in a post on X, saying this came after extensive discussions with party leaders. Ansari said, “In response to the

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Khurshid Alam holds PC workers meeting in Beerwah

Srinagar: Khurshid Alam, the Provincial President of Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference (JKPC) for Kashmir, convened a meeting of party workers in Budren Beerwah to discuss strategies aimed at enhancing community engagement and rolling out upcoming initiatives, the party said. In a post on X, the party said, ” JKPC Provincial President Kashmir held a

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Ali Sagar chairs meeting of Harwan-Khanyar block office bearers to review preparations for parliamentary polls

Srinagar: General Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), Ali Muhammad Sagar, led a party meeting which was attended by block office bearers of the Harwan-Khanyar Block to discuss upcoming party programs and work strategy for the forthcoming parliamentary elections. In a post on X, the NC said, that Sagar presided over the

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Vakil slams Govt for failure to clear snowfall from roads in Rafiabad

Srinagar: J&K Peoples Conference Senior Vice President and former Minister, Abdul Gani Vakil, expressed deep concern today over the plight of residents in various villages of Rafiabad due to heavy snowfall. Vakil, during his visit to villages such as Rawoocha, Behrampora, and Nathipora, highlighted the severe challenges faced by the community, exacerbated by the administration’s

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Floods in Kashmir

Heavy rainfall causes hardships in Anantnag town; Former Minister urges action

Srinagar: The residents of Anantnag Town are grappling with difficulties as heavy rainfall has led to the accumulation of water in various areas, exacerbating long-standing drainage issues. Numerous complaints have flooded in since morning, highlighting the challenges faced by the locals due to waterlogging, the NC said. The situation has been particularly severe around the

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Abdul Gani Vakil calls for CBMS ahead of Parliamentary elections

Srinagar: Abdul Gani Vakil, Senior Vice President of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC), has urged the central government to implement Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) before the upcoming parliamentary elections in the region. Vakil emphasized the significance of addressing critical public concerns ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Among the key issues highlighted by Vakil

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