The National Conference lost the Budgam bypoll to PDP after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah vacated the seat, while BJP retained Nagrota. PDP's Aga Syed Muntazir won Budgam, and the NC's defeat follows criticism of the government's performance and broken promises.
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Was booked under various sections of IPC and UAPA
The state had asked Rashid to pay Rs 1.45 lakh as the per day cost for travel and other arrangements to avail custody-parole
J&K assembly had elected three women MLAs in 2008, 2014, and 2024
Said the National Conference would soon analyse the reasons for defeat in Budgam and Nagrota
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PDP candidate Aga Syed Muntazir defeats NC’s Aga Syed Mehmood by a margin of over 4,400 votes
The incident, which was captured on CCTV, occurred in Jammu recently
In 2019-20, several kids died or were left disabled after consuming the medicine
The BJP won the Nagrota bypoll, regaining its 29-MLA strength in Jammu and Kashmir. Devyani Rana secured victory with a large margin, defeating the NC and Panthers Party candidates. The win was seen as a validation of the BJP's policies and development efforts.
In Nagrota, eight candidates out of 10 forfeited their deposits
CM Omar questions effectiveness of such actions in curbing terrorism
Called upon every citizen to dedicate themselves to nation-building
Ambulance and police sirens broke the silence of the night as the injured were rushed to a hospital.
'Those who make these decisions should reflect on their decisions and see whether, through such actions, they have been able to stop terrorism or not'
Voting for the Budgam Assembly constituency was held on Monday and recorded over 50% turnout
Thirty-five Kashmiri artisans and weavers will participate in the 2025 India International Trade Fair (IITF) in New Delhi. The fair offers a direct marketing platform to showcase and sell Kashmiri handicrafts like Pashmina shawls and Papier Mâché to a global audience.
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Devyani Rana is the daughter of BJP MLA Devender Rana whose demise necessitated the by-election in Nagrota
The demolition is carried out during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday
Omar Abdullah condemned the Delhi blast and urged against generalizing Kashmiris as terrorists. He criticized the government's handling of a dismissed doctor with alleged terror links, questioning the lack of legal action. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized society's role in countering terrorism, urging the public to report suspicious activities.
Vote counting begins today for Nagrota and Budgam byelections. Nagrota features a direct BJP-NC contest following the death of the previous BJP winner. High voter turnouts were recorded. The Nagrota election is crucial for both parties, with development and the Darbar Move as key issues.
Jammu and Kashmir Police seek Interpol's help to arrest Dr. Muzaffar, linked to an interstate terror module and the Red Fort blast. He is the brother of an arrested suspect and allegedly traveled to Turkiye with others, including the driver of the explosives-laden car. Muzaffar is currently believed to be in Afghanistan.
Ladakh's IT Department explored AI integration across sectors to address challenges in governance, public services, and citizen engagement. The meeting emphasized practicality, user-friendliness, and gradual implementation with pilot projects, focusing on efficiency, accessibility, and transparency.
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400 female scholars receive honorary medals at the 19th convocation of the University of Jammu
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Bindu Gupta, First Lady of Ladakh, emphasized inclusive education and empowering children with special needs at a Braille kit distribution. She highlighted the importance of equal learning opportunities, praised educators, and commended efforts promoting educational innovation and social inclusion in Ladakh.
The details of the plan were pieced together after interrogation of the eight people arrested for their alleged links to the JeM centred in Faridabad
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