Jammu and Kashmir

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

Speaking about his government's decision to restore the over hundred fifty-year-old tradition of shuttling the top offices of the government between Srinagar and Jammu on a six-monthly basis called the 'Darbar Move', the Chief Minister said, "It was a promise made to the people and we have fulfilled it."

17 days ago

Omar Abdullah revives age-old Darbar Move tradition after four years

In a major policy reversal, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced the revival of the historic "Darbar Move" — the biannual transfer of the J&K government between Jammu and Srinagar — after a four-year hiatus.

18 days ago

As Omar Abdullah Completes One Year in Office, Mehbooba Mufti Alleges Betrayal of Public Trust

PDP chief calls Omar-led administration a "total failure in one year," says National Conference has abandoned promises on Article 370 and political prisoners.

18 days ago

Congress caught in crossfire after NC 'backtracks' on Rajya Sabha seat deal

Congress faces a political dilemma ahead of the October 24 Rajya Sabha elections after the NC allegedly reneged on its commitment to share a "safe" seat. Feeling humiliated and sidelined, the Congress leadership is struggling to decide whether to support the NC nominees or abstain from voting — a move that could indirectly help the BJP.

18 days ago

Police in J&K's Srinagar raid multiple locations linked to suspected terror associates

The coordinated search operations were conducted across various areas of Srinagar, targeting individuals involved in facilitating, aiding, or abetting terror-related activities.

19 days ago

BJP fields late Devender Rana's daughter for Nagrota constituency; Aga Syed gets Budgam

Ending all speculation, the BJP on Wednesday announced Devyani Rana, daughter of the late Devender Singh Rana, as its candidate for the upcoming by-election to the Nagrota Assembly constituency. Aga Syed Mohsin has been nominated for the Budgam seat.

19 days ago

J&K: Sajad Lone voices concern over steep hike in electricity bills

Sajad Lone's boycott from polls a boost for BJP in J&K Rajya Sabha elections

Sajad Gani Lone has announced his decision to abstain from voting in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections — a move that, according to political observers, could benefit the BJP candidate. While Lone accused CM Omar Abdullah of denying Congress a seat at the behest of the BJP, his boycott is expected to weaken the opposition's prospects.

19 days ago

Ladakh groups' veiled warning to Centre, demand action to resume dialogue

Agitating groups of Ladakh have issued a warning to the Union Government over stalled dialogue following the September 24 incident. They demanded a judicial inquiry, release of all detainees, compensation for victims, and talks focused on the Sixth Schedule and statehood.

19 days ago

Jailed AAP MLA Mehraj Malik seeks court nod to attend assembly; vote in Rajya Sabha polls

Jailed AAP MLA from Doda, Mehraj Din Malik, has approached the Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh High Court seeking permission to attend the upcoming Assembly session and cast his vote in the Rajya Sabha elections. Malik's vote is crucial for the National Conference's fourth Rajya Sabha candidate.

20 days ago

Security forces foil infiltration bid along LoC in Kupwara; two infiltrators killed

Security forces foiled an infiltration attempt along the LoC in north Kashmir's Kupwara district, killing two terrorists in the Machhal sector. Acting on specific intelligence provided by Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Army launched a joint operation and engaged the infiltrators in a fierce gunfight.

20 days ago

NC fields four candidates, BJP three for J&K RS seats; two independents likely to be disqualified amid scrutiny

With the deadline for filing nominations over, the stage is set for a multi-cornered contest for four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir. Nine candidates, including four from the ruling National Conference and three from the BJP, have entered the fray.

20 days ago

Coalition rift deepens in J&K; Congress rejects "risky" Rajya Sabha seat, wants safer alternative

The fragile alliance between Congress and the National Conference hit turbulence after Congress refused to contest the Rajya Sabha election from the "risky" seat offered under the third notification.

21 days ago

BJP Names Three for Rajya Sabha from J&K, Only Sat Pal Sharma Seen in Winning Position

Ending weeks of speculation, the BJP on Sunday declared its candidates for three Rajya Sabha seats from J&K. The party's Central Election Committee approved Dr. Ali Mohammad Mir, Rakesh Mahajan, and J&K BJP president Sat Pal Sharma for the upcoming biennial elections, to be held under three separate notifications.

22 days ago

Congress in last-minute push to secure safe Rajya Sabha seat from National Conference

With the nomination deadline for Jammu and Kashmir's four Rajya Sabha seats fast approaching, the Congress is making an eleventh-hour bid to convince its coalition partner, the National Conference (NC), to spare a "safe seat."

23 days ago

Farooq Abdullah's name missing from NC's Rajya Sabha list, signals leadership change

In a significant political development, the National Conference (NC) on Friday announced its three candidates for four Rajya Sabha seats, with the name of veteran leader Dr. Farooq Abdullah conspicuously absent.

23 days ago

ACB busts cashier cop in Kashmir: Crores found in assets, lavish lifestyle exposed

In a major anti-corruption action, the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday booked a police inspector posted in Bandipora for possessing assets worth crores disproportionate to his income.

23 days ago

NC corners all safe Rajya Sabha seats; Congress gets raw deal in J&K

Chances of Congress securing a Rajya Sabha berth from Jammu and Kashmir look bleak as the National Conference announced three candidates for the four Upper House seats.

23 days ago

Thaw in Ladakh stalemate: First positive talks held between UT administration, civil society after Sept 24 violence

In a major breakthrough towards restoring peace in the tense Union Territory of Ladakh, the UT administration and representatives of the civil society of Leh on Thursday held their first meaningful dialogue since the September 24 violence that claimed four lives.

24 days ago

SIA Raids Eight Locations Across Kashmir; Bust Terror Sleeper Cells Linked to LeT, JeM

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday carried out extensive searches at eight locations across seven districts of the Kashmir Valley as part of its ongoing crackdown on terror networks.

26 days ago

Uncertainty Clouds Next Round of Talks Between Ladakhi Groups, MHA Panel After Sept 24 Violence

Talks between the agitating Ladakhi groups and the Ministry of Home Affairs' High-Powered Committee have hit a roadblock, as the meeting scheduled for October 6 could not be held due to the stand taken by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA).

26 days ago

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Jammu and Kashmir

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

Omar Abdullah revives age-old Darbar Move tradition after four years

As Omar Abdullah Completes One Year in Office, Mehbooba Mufti Alleges Betrayal of Public Trust

Congress caught in crossfire after NC 'backtracks' on Rajya Sabha seat deal

Police in J&K's Srinagar raid multiple locations linked to suspected terror associates

BJP fields late Devender Rana's daughter for Nagrota constituency; Aga Syed gets Budgam

Sajad Lone's boycott from polls a boost for BJP in J&K Rajya Sabha elections

Ladakh groups' veiled warning to Centre, demand action to resume dialogue

Jailed AAP MLA Mehraj Malik seeks court nod to attend assembly; vote in Rajya Sabha polls

Security forces foil infiltration bid along LoC in Kupwara; two infiltrators killed

NC fields four candidates, BJP three for J&K RS seats; two independents likely to be disqualified amid scrutiny

Coalition rift deepens in J&K; Congress rejects "risky" Rajya Sabha seat, wants safer alternative

BJP Names Three for Rajya Sabha from J&K, Only Sat Pal Sharma Seen in Winning Position

Congress in last-minute push to secure safe Rajya Sabha seat from National Conference

Farooq Abdullah's name missing from NC's Rajya Sabha list, signals leadership change

ACB busts cashier cop in Kashmir: Crores found in assets, lavish lifestyle exposed

NC corners all safe Rajya Sabha seats; Congress gets raw deal in J&K

Thaw in Ladakh stalemate: First positive talks held between UT administration, civil society after Sept 24 violence

SIA Raids Eight Locations Across Kashmir; Bust Terror Sleeper Cells Linked to LeT, JeM

Uncertainty Clouds Next Round of Talks Between Ladakhi Groups, MHA Panel After Sept 24 Violence

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