Omar Abdullah

Darbar move restored after four years: NC eyes expansion in Jammu

After four years, the J&K government has revived the centuries-old Darbar Move tradition, with CM Omar Abdullah leading the ceremonial reopening in Jammu. The NC, buoyed by the overwhelming public response, is now focusing on consolidating its political base in Jammu province—traditionally a stronghold of the BJP and Congress. Nov 5, 2025
NC candidate

High-stakes 'Aga vs Aga vs Aga' battle in Budgam puts NC's stronghold to test

The Budgam Assembly byelection has turned into a prestige battle for the ruling NC, which is fighting to retain one of its oldest strongholds in central Kashmir. The contest has evolved into a rare "Aga vs Aga vs Aga" showdown among three influential members of the Shia Aga family — NC's Aga Syed Mehmood Al-Mousvi, PDP's Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi, and BJP's Aga Syed Mohsin Mousvi. Nov 3, 2025
LG Manoj Sinha

J&K LG vows relentless crackdown on terror-friendly employees despite political opposition

Amid a political storm over the termination of two government employees for alleged links with terror groups, LG Manoj Sinha reaffirmed his government's resolve to continue dismantling the terror ecosystem from within the administration. Major political parties—including the NC, Congress, and PDP—have condemned the move, calling it unjust and unconstitutional. Nov 2, 2025