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  Omar Abdullah takes oath as J-K CM: Javid Ahmed Dar to Satish Sharma, list of new Cabinet ministers

  October 16, 2024 17:56 IST

  Omar Abdullah takes oath as Jammu and Kashmir CM: Five ministers — Sakina Masood (Itoo), Javed Ahmad Dar, Javed Ahmed Rana, Surinder Choudhary, and Satish Sharma — also took the oath of office.

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  Omar Abdullah: From minister in Vajpayee govt to two-time J-K CM, NC leader's political journey

  October 16, 2024 12:27 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections 2024 was totally different as it was held after 10 years in a different scenario following the abrogation of Article 370 (Special Status). Omar carried off a major victory proving the power of leadership. NC received a thumping victory by winning 42 seats.

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  Omar Abdullah swearing-in Updates: Satish Sharma, independent MLA, takes oath as minister

  October 16, 2024 13:59 IST

  Omar Abdullah swearing-in Updates: In the recently concluded Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, the National Conference-Congress alliance won the majority. Soon after the victory, NC Chief Farooq Abdullah announced Omar's name as the UT's first CM.

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  Congress will not be part of Omar govt in Jammu and Kashmir, to support from outside: Sources

  October 16, 2024 11:10 IST

  In the just concluded Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, the NC won 42 out of the 90 seats, while ally Congress won six. Together, the two pre-poll allies hold a majority in the 95-member assembly. Their strength is further bolstered by the support from five Independent MLAs and a lone AAP MLA.

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  Omar Abdullah takes oath as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister; Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka attend

  October 16, 2024 12:40 IST

  Omar Abdullah was unanimously elected the leader of the NC Legislature Party after his party won 42 out of the 90 seats, setting the stage for his second term as chief minister.

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  Delhi Court extends Engineer Rashid's interim bail in terror funding case

  October 15, 2024 16:45 IST

  A Delhi court has extended Engineer Rashid's interim bail until October 28 in a 2017 terror funding case, allowing the Jammu and Kashmir MP to participate in elections, while he faces serious charges related to separatist activities.

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  Omar Abdullah to take oath as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister on October 16

  October 15, 2024 6:23 IST

  Omar Abdullah was elected as the leader of the National Conference legislature party after a resounding victory of the party in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections.

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  Jammu-Kashmir results show Congress suffered major setback in its once stronghold Jammu region

  October 14, 2024 15:13 IST

  After the crushing defeat in the Lok Sabha elections, the party’s disappointing performance in the Assembly polls has further deepened tensions within Congress, with state leaders reportedly attributing the failure to the alliance with the National Conference (NC).

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  Kejriwal says ready to share experience with CM designate Omar in running 'half-state' like J-K

  October 13, 2024 19:58 IST

  Arvind Kejriwal was in Doda to thank voters for electing AAP representative and opening its account in Jammu and Kashmir. He took a jibe at the Centre stating that he is ready to share his experience with Omar Abdullah in case he faces problems in running government in "half-state" like J-K.

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  Srinagar: Man held for stabbing cousin to death following altercation over parking vehicles

  October 13, 2024 17:30 IST

  The victim was declared dead on arrival at the Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital (SMHS) Hospital, the police spokesperson said, adding that an FIR under section 103 (punishment for murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered at the Parimpora police station.

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  'Time has come for Kashmiri Pandits to return to their homes, NC govt not an enemy': Farooq Abdullah

  October 12, 2024 19:15 IST

  Farooq Abdullah said that it is time for the Kashmiri Pandits who had to flee their homes due to terrorism in the Valley to return to their homes.

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  Jammu and Kashmir elections 2024: 51 first-time MLAs to enter Assembly, highest from THIS party

  October 11, 2024 20:03 IST

  Out of 873 candidates who ran for the 90 assembly seats, 666 candidates -- 76.28 per cent of the total, forfeited deposits. This has earned the Election Commission of India an amount little more than Rs 1.60 crore.

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  BJP's Shagun Parihar youngest among newly elected J-K MLAs, NC's Abdul Rather oldest at 80: ADR data

  October 11, 2024 19:34 IST

  BJP's Shagun Parihar became the youngest newly elected MLA in Jammu and Kashmir while National Conference's Abdul Rather is the oldest legislator, according to ADR data.

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  Omar Abdullah meets Jammu and Kashmir LG over govt formation, likely to take oath next week

  October 11, 2024 21:26 IST

  Omar Abdullah was elected as the leader of the National Conference legislature party after a resounding victory of the party in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections.

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  Congress formally extends support to NC to form govt in J-K, hands over letter of support

  October 11, 2024 18:51 IST

  The NC has emerged as the single largest party with 42 seats as results of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls were declared on October 8. The party is comfortably placed to form the government as its alliance with Congress and CPI(M) got 49 seats in the 90-member house.

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  Engineer Rashid says NC-Congress alliance has to answer on restoration of Article 370 | EXCLUSIVE

  October 11, 2024 18:14 IST

  His party failed to make a mark in the assembly polls compared to the Lok Sabha elections. When asked whether he lost voters' support, Engineer Rashid said there was nothing like that, and a fake narrative was set against him during the polls.

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  Farooq demands immediate restoration of statehood to J-K: 'Hope govt fulfils promise' | EXCLUSIVE

  October 11, 2024 17:17 IST

  National Conference and Congress alliance won the Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir with a majority. Farooq Abdullah demanded the Centre to restore the statehood for J-K at the soonest.

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  AAP announces support for Omar Abdullah's NC in Jammu and Kashmir, submits letter to LG

  October 11, 2024 14:17 IST

  In the recent Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, AAP's candidate, Mehraj Malik, secured a victory from the Doda constituency. This win has added to AAP's growing influence in the region, and the party's alliance with the NC could play a significant role in the region's governance.

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  Omar Abdullah's NC touches majority mark without Congress after 4 J-K independents extend support

  October 10, 2024 15:56 IST

  The Omar Abdullah-led National Conference (NC) won 42 seats in the recently concluded Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 29 seats, all in the Jammu region, to emerge as the main opposition party. 

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  J-K: Omar Abdullah unanimously elected as leader of National Conference legislature party

  October 10, 2024 14:49 IST

  In a significant comeback, the National Conference (NC) and Congress alliance secured victory in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The JKNC emerged as the largest party with 42 seats, followed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with 29 seats and Congress with 6 seats.

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  Farooq Abdullah says NC, Congress leaders to meet tomorrow, oath-taking date to be fixed soon

  October 09, 2024 18:05 IST

  The NC-Congress alliance was a landslide success, with the NC winning 42 seats and the Congress six. Meanwhile, the BJP improved its performance and won 29 seats.

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  VIDEO: 'Useless to talk about Article 370 till BJP is in power in Centre', says Omar Abdullah

  October 09, 2024 16:33 IST

  Omar Abdullah added that I have always said that expectations of getting Article 370 back from people who scrapped it is foolishness.

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  JK elections: Shagun Parihar, whose father was killed by terrorists, becomes BJP's lone woman MLA

  October 09, 2024 15:01 IST

  Shagun Parihar, the BJP's lone woman candidate in the Jammu and Kashmir elections, wins the Kishtwar seat, defeating veteran leader Sajad Ahmad Kichloo. Her victory comes five years after losing her father and uncle to terrorism, marking a momentous win for the party.

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  Arvind Kejriwal makes video call to first-ever AAP MLA in Jammu and Kashmir assembly

  October 09, 2024 9:23 IST

  Aam Aadmi Party opened its account in Jammu and Kasmir as its candidate from the Doda constituency defeated the BJP candidate by a margin of over 4,500 votes.

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  Jammu-Kashmir Election Results: Omar Abdullah stresses on responsibility to build sense of belonging

  October 09, 2024 7:15 IST

  National Conference leader Omar Abdullah urged the newly elected government in Jammu and Kashmir to foster a "sense of belonging" among the people.

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  J-K: Territorial Army jawan killed by terrorists after being abducted from Anantnag forest

  October 09, 2024 11:47 IST

  Police, CRPF and Army launched a joint search operation to rescue the abducted terrorist in the Anantnag district. Later, they found is bullet-ridden body in the Ananthnag forest.

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  Jammu-Kashmir Election Results: NC-Congress alliance gets majority with 49 seats, set to form govt

  October 08, 2024 23:39 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir Election Results 2024: The Congress-National Conference had earlier declared a seat-sharing arrangement for 83 seats- 51 for NC and 32 for Congress- mostly in the Jammu region, and a friendly fight on six seats as they were unable to reach a consensus.

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  Omar Abdullah thanks PM Modi for his congratulatory message on Jammu-Kashmir election victory

  October 08, 2024 23:48 IST

  PM Modi congratulated and complimented the Jammu Kashmir National Conference for their commendable performance in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.