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2017 saw 126 local youths in Valley joining militancy: Mehbooba Mufti

The spurt in locals joining militancy began after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen terror group's poster boy Burhan Wani

Pak should follow Modi's advice on joint fight against poverty: Mufti

The Centre had earlier this month announced that 14,000 bunkers will be constructed in the border areas of the state to save people's lives

Mehbooba reminds Pak of its promises, seeks help to end bloodshed in J&K

The chief minister asked what was the reason for the confrontation between India and Pakistan

J&K has 'always' preferred ballot over bullet: Mehbooba Mufti

Governor N N Vohra on November 4 promulgated an ordinance to designate the state's Chief Electoral Officer as State Election Commissioner for conducting the panchayat elections

Mehbooba Mufti is appalled over Zaira Wasim's alleged molestation in flight

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today said she was appalled by the incident wherein 'Dangal' fame actress Zaira Wasim was allegedly molested on a flight, and sought swift action in the matter. The actor has alleged that she was molested by a co- passenger on board a Delhi-Mumbai flight and narrated her ordeal on Instagram via live video. Any harassment/crime against women shld (should) be dealt with swiftly & (and) effectively.As a mother of 2 (two) daughters I am appalled at what happened with @zairawasimz. Hope relevant authorities take strict action, Mehbooba wrote on Twitter. Zaira said she was on an Air Vistara flight from Delhi to Mumbai when a co-passenger sitting behind her put up his feet on her armrest.

Mehbooba Mufti re-elected as PDP president for sixth consecutive term

Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was today re-elected the president of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP) for the next three years. Mehbooba's election for the sixth consecutive term was unanimous, party leaders said. She thanked party leaders for "reposing their trust and electing me as their president". "Will work tirelessly to fulfil our shared vision of development, inclusiveness and reconciliation in J&K," she wrote on Twitter. The PDP leadership met at the official residence of the chief minister here for the election of the party president. A law graduate, 57-year-old Mehbooba took the plunge into mainstream politics of the state in 1996 by joining the Congress, along with her father, at a time when militancy was at its peak in the state. She emerged from the shadow of her illustrious father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, who founded the PDP in 1999, to head Jammu and Kashmir as the first woman chief minister of the state last year. "Under ...

J&K: Stone-pelting cases against 4,327 people withdrawn

The withdrawal of cases against these youths was a major demand from various sections of the society in the state

Killing militants won't wipe out militancy in Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba

Nearly 200 militants, the highest number in years, were killed by security forces in Kashmir this year

PM Modi man of the moment but India is Indira Gandhi for me: Mehbooba Mufti

Jammu & Kashmir chief minister said society should be more welcoming to idea of Kashmir, its natives

Mehbooba wants India to feel for Kashmir, blames media for creating discord

Said, 'When I was growing, Indira Gandhi represented India for me, Modi is man of the moment'

If special rights of J&K get tinkered, no one will hold tricolour: Mufti

In 2014, an NGO had filed a writ petition seeking the striking down of Article 35 A

'No other way but talks' to resolve Kashmir issue, says J&K CM Mehbooba

Says these issues can't be resolved with guns or armies but only with unity

Let elders deal with bigger issues: CM Mehbooba Mufti to Kashmir students

CM also met Afshan Ashiq, whose photo became the new defining image of stone pelters in the valley

Have seen worse, Kashmir situation will improve, says CM Mehbooba Mufti

Every youth in Kashmir is not a stone pelter, Mufti added

Mehbooba Mufti chairs security meet amid spiralling protests in Kashmir

Kashmir is in grip of increased violence since April 9 bypoll for Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency

Kashmir unrest: Mehbooba Mufti urges Modi to follow in Vajpayee's footsteps

Said a conducive atmosphere is required for talks and governance

Put 'maximum restraint' in crucial situations: Mehbooba to security forces

Expressed anguish over death of 23-year-old man in Batamaloo & killing of Bashir Ahmad in Pulwama

PM Modi speaks to Mehbooba over flood situation in J&K, offers assistance

Four persons were killed and five others went missing due to incessant rains in Jammu and Kashmir

Mehbooba Mufti slams those opposing return of Kashmiri Pandits

How the return of our people could bring about a demographic change, questions Mufti

Mehbooba visits father's grave on his first death anniversary

Mufti died at AIIMS hospital after he was admitted due to severe infection