Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party

PDP leader Mohammad Shafi Dar's brother found dead at Srinagar hotel; probe underway

Mohammad Shafi Dar is the Handwara zone president of the ruling PDP.

May 18, 2017, 14:41 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir CM links lifting of AFSPA to end to terrorism

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday linked the revocation of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) to improvement in law and order situation and success of security forces in ending terrorism in the state.

Jan 16, 2017, 21:40 PM IST

Thousands of students appear for annual board exams in Kashmir

About 484 centres have been set up for about 48,000 candidates for Class 12 examination across Kashmir division. 

Nov 14, 2016, 09:31 AM IST

Grenade hurled at PDP MLA's residence in Shopian

Militants attacked the residence of a ruling PDP MLA in Shopian town of Kashmir by lobbing a grenade at it, police said on Wednesday.

Oct 05, 2016, 10:23 AM IST

Kashmiri separatists join hands to 'campaign' against Pandit townships

The two factions of Hurriyat Conference said a sit-in protest will be held to "create awareness about anti-Kashmir plans" of PDP-BJP coalition govt.

Jun 08, 2016, 19:21 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti to file nomination papers for by-poll today

The by-polls from Anantnag Assembly seat were necessitated due to the death of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed in January 7 this year.

May 31, 2016, 06:37 AM IST

Unhappy over portfolio allocation, Jammu and Kashmir minister Sajjad Lone 'resigns'

Sajjad Gani Lone was allotted the social welfare department portfolio by Mehbooba Mufti.

Apr 06, 2016, 08:51 AM IST

Perform or people will teach a lesson, J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti tells ministers

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minster Mehbooba Mufti chaired her first cabinet meeting late Monday night.

Apr 05, 2016, 09:03 AM IST

BJP says J&K govt can`t be formed on conditions, PDP says `doors not closed`

The Bharatiya Janata Party has refused to accept any new demand from the People`s Democratic Party for government formation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Mar 18, 2016, 17:36 PM IST

J&K govt formation: Mehbooba ​Mufti meets Amit Shah

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday met BJP president Amit Shah amid rising speculation about government formation in Jammu and Kashmir but there was no clear indication whether they have made any headway.

Mar 17, 2016, 21:43 PM IST

`BJP won't lift AFSPA to end Jammu and Kashmir stalemate`

BJP general secretary Ram Madhav met Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti in Srinagar in order to end the deadlock.

Feb 18, 2016, 10:50 AM IST

Mehbooba Mufti should form govt in J&K or break PDP-BJP alliance: Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah hit out at PDP chief Menbooba Mufti saying she must break her silence over J&K government formation.

Feb 07, 2016, 17:04 PM IST

J&K: BJP leader meets Mehbooba Mufti, confident that coalition will continue

 Just before their meetings with Governor NN Vohra on government formation, BJP leader Nirmal Singh on Tuesday met PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti here and expressed confidence that the coalition will continue and an elected government will be in place "very soon".

Feb 02, 2016, 16:28 PM IST

J&K govt formation: Mehbooba Mufti keeps BJP guessing, to meet Guv on Tuesday

The PDP president has stated categorically that she wants assurances from the Narendra Modi-led central government for time-bound implementation of the agenda of alliance between her party and the BJP before she stakes claim to power.

Feb 01, 2016, 18:28 PM IST

Impasse on Jammu and Kashmir govt formation not good for people: Farooq Abdullah

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday termed as against the larger interest of the people the ongoing impasse over the government formation in the state, saying the PDP and BJP must either form the government or pave the way for the dissolution of Assembly.

Jan 26, 2016, 01:12 AM IST

BJP expresses hope that the coalition will continue in J&K

The state BJP on Sunday said it had no objection to PDP president Mehbooba Mufti taking over as the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, and expressed hope that its alliance with her party will continue.

Jan 17, 2016, 22:51 PM IST

J&K govt formation: PDP hints alliance with BJP on, Mehbooba Mufti to take final call

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) core group authorised party president Mehbooba Mufti to take a call on government formation with BJP in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.

Jan 17, 2016, 19:04 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly's Budget Session cancelled

The Budget Session of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, scheduled to start on January 18, has been cancelled after the state was brought under Governor's Rule due to delay in formation of a new government following the death of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.

Jan 12, 2016, 17:24 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir comes under Governor's rule; Sonia Gandhi to meet Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday

"Governor's rule has been imposed in the state of Jammu and Kashmir," a Home Ministry spokesperson said in Delhi.

Jan 09, 2016, 21:33 PM IST

PDP, BJP say no differences but no hurry to form Jammu and Kashmir govt either

New government in Jammu and Kashmir is to be formed in the wake of death of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.

Jan 09, 2016, 13:54 PM IST