Jammu and Kashmir

NC Sweeps Three of Four Rajya Sabha Seats in J&K

In a dramatic outcome of the first-ever Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370, the ruling National Conference (NC) won three out of four seats, while the opposition BJP managed to clinch one, defying numerical odds.

9 days ago

National Lok Adalat to Take Place Today Across Country, Aims to Ease Court Burden

Negligence, Not Nature: Court Seeks Action Report in Vaishno Devi Tragedy That Killed 34 Pilgrims

The Judicial Magistrate First Class, Katra, has sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) from Reasi police on a complaint accusing officials of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) of criminal negligence in the August 26 landslide that killed 34 devotees.

9 days ago

RS Elections: Cross-voting exposes rift within INDIA bloc; non-BJP parties exchange accusations

A political storm erupted in J&K after the BJP pulled off a surprise victory on one of the four Rajya Sabha seats, due to cross-voting by four MLAs from the ruling coalition. PC chief Sajad Lone labelled the outcome a "fixed match" between the NC and BJP, while former Congress president Vikar Rasool Wani accused both parties of a secret deal.

9 days ago

Voting for J&K Rajya Sabha election ends peacefully, NC alliance has edge on all 4 seats

With its 41 MLAs voting with the support of six Congress, five independents, one MLA of CPI(M), three of the PDP, and one of AIP, the NC candidates have an edge over their BJP rivals.

9 days ago

Man sentenced to life for sexually assaulting minor girl in J&K's Anantnag

In his judgement, the principal district and sessions judge, Anantnag (also the special judge under the POCSO Act) sentenced the man to imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life after convicting him for raping his minor daughter.

10 days ago

Normalcy returns to Ladakh month after unprecedented violence; stalled dialogue resumes

A month after the September 24 violence that claimed four lives and left 90 injured, Ladakh has returned to normalcy with the Union Government announcing a judicial probe and resuming dialogue with regional groups.

10 days ago

After Hard-Hitting Letter to Farooq, Cong Extends Support to NC in J&K Rajya Sabha Polls

After days of internal discord and uncertainty, the Congress on Thursday announced its decision to support its coalition partner, the National Conference (NC), in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from J&K

10 days ago

J&K Assembly zero hour dominated by public issues raised by MLAs

Friday's Rajya Sabha Elections in J&K: NC Poised for Sweep as BJP Pins Hopes on Fourth Seat

With MLAs of J&K set to cast their votes on Friday to elect four Rajya Sabha members, the contest for the fourth seat has become the focal point of political attention. While NC enjoys a clear numerical advantage backed by the Congress, PDP, and several Independents, the BJP remains confident of an upset win through its candidate, state president Sat Pal Sharma.

10 days ago

Foreign terrorists pose biggest challenge in Jammu region; counter-terrorism grid strengthened

IGP Jammu zone, Bhim Sen Tuti, admitted the presence of foreign terrorists remains the biggest hurdle in eliminating terrorism on this side of the Pir Panjal. He said that the counter-terrorism and border protection grids have been strengthened to neutralize foreign terrorists operating in the upper reaches.

12 days ago

J&K Assembly's 9-day autumn session begins tomorrow, Oppn gears up to corner govt

The session is expected to be stormy as the opposition BJP, PDP, Awami Ittehad party, together with some allies of the Omar Abdullah-headed government, gear up to seek accountability from the government on electoral promises, statehood restoration, reservation rules, etc.

12 days ago

NC's Gurwinder Singh Oberoi richest Rajya Sabha candidate from J&K; BJP's Dar poorest

Gurwinder Singh Oberoi of the National Conference has emerged as the richest candidate among the seven contenders for the four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir, elections for which are scheduled on October 24.

12 days ago

'BJP will not form govt with NC': J&K LoP

The LoP said that the claims made by the Chief Minister are completely baseless and are intended only to mislead the people of Jammu and Kashmir."

12 days ago

Congress refuses to contest Nagrota seat amid tensions in NC-Congress alliance

Amid growing unease within the ruling coalition in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress has decided not to contest the Nagrota by-election as a mark of protest against the National Conference's refusal to offer it a "safe" Rajya Sabha seat.

12 days ago

Agitating Ladakh Groups to resume talks with Centre after judicial probe announcement

The judicial inquiry ordered by the Union Government into the September 24 Leh violence has paved the way for the resumption of dialogue between Ladakh's agitating groups and the Centre.

14 days ago

J&K bypolls: Congress still undecided on Nagrota seat

With just hours left for filing of nominations for the Nagrota Assembly by-election, the Congress is still undecided on its candidate, even as the NC has offered its support in this segment.

14 days ago

Jailed AAP MLA Mehraj Malik to cast Rajya Sabha vote via postal ballot

J&K Government has informed the High Court that jailed AAP MLA Mehraj Malik will cast his vote in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections through a postal ballot. During a hearing in the High Court, the government stated that all necessary arrangements had been made to ensure the Doda legislator's participation in the October 24 polls.

15 days ago

India-Russia cultural, spiritual relationships in focus during J&K LG's meeting with Kalmykia head

Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday held a meeting with Batu Sergeyevich Khasikov, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia in Russia, during his visit to the country to bring back the holy relics of Lord Buddha after a weeklong exposition.

15 days ago

Quality healthcare incomplete without patient safety: J&K CM

Omar Abdullah inaugurated the National Conference on Patient Safety at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, emphasising the urgent need to integrate patient care with patient safety to build a robust and responsive healthcare delivery system in Jammu and Kashmir.

15 days ago

Ladakh groups announce silent marches, blackout on Saturday to protest September 24 violence

Following the lifting of restrictions in Leh, Ladakh's agitating groups have announced region-wide silent peace marches and a blackout on October 18 to protest alleged excesses during the September 24 violence.

16 days ago

Statehood is delayed to J&K for reasons best known to BJP: Omar Abdullah

NC offers Nagrota seat to Congress to save coalition amid growing rift

Amid growing tensions between coalition partners National Conference (NC) and Congress over seat-sharing, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced that the NC will contest the Budgam bypoll while supporting a Congress candidate from Nagrota, subject to high command approval.

16 days ago

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Jammu and Kashmir

NC Sweeps Three of Four Rajya Sabha Seats in J&K

Negligence, Not Nature: Court Seeks Action Report in Vaishno Devi Tragedy That Killed 34 Pilgrims

RS Elections: Cross-voting exposes rift within INDIA bloc; non-BJP parties exchange accusations

Voting for J&K Rajya Sabha election ends peacefully, NC alliance has edge on all 4 seats

Man sentenced to life for sexually assaulting minor girl in J&K's Anantnag

Normalcy returns to Ladakh month after unprecedented violence; stalled dialogue resumes

After Hard-Hitting Letter to Farooq, Cong Extends Support to NC in J&K Rajya Sabha Polls

Friday's Rajya Sabha Elections in J&K: NC Poised for Sweep as BJP Pins Hopes on Fourth Seat

Foreign terrorists pose biggest challenge in Jammu region; counter-terrorism grid strengthened

J&K Assembly's 9-day autumn session begins tomorrow, Oppn gears up to corner govt

NC's Gurwinder Singh Oberoi richest Rajya Sabha candidate from J&K; BJP's Dar poorest

'BJP will not form govt with NC': J&K LoP

Congress refuses to contest Nagrota seat amid tensions in NC-Congress alliance

Agitating Ladakh Groups to resume talks with Centre after judicial probe announcement

J&K bypolls: Congress still undecided on Nagrota seat

Jailed AAP MLA Mehraj Malik to cast Rajya Sabha vote via postal ballot

India-Russia cultural, spiritual relationships in focus during J&K LG's meeting with Kalmykia head

Quality healthcare incomplete without patient safety: J&K CM

Ladakh groups announce silent marches, blackout on Saturday to protest September 24 violence

NC offers Nagrota seat to Congress to save coalition amid growing rift

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