Jammu and Kashmir

J&K LG invites Omar Abdullah to form govt; oath-taking on Wednesday

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday invited NC Vice President Omar Abdullah to take the oath of office as the Chief Minister of the UT on Wednesday.

Oct 14, 2024

Kejriwal extends offer to Omar for governance tips in a 'half-state' in a dig at Centre

Blaming the BJP-led government at the Centre for downgrading Jammu and Kashmir into a "half-state," Kejriwal said, "If Omar Abdullah faces any problems in governance, he can ask me for advice. I have successfully run the government in Delhi."

Oct 13, 2024

End of Congress in J&K? Infighting erupts after disastrous performance in J&K polls

First time in the political history of Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress got only one seat in Jammu province. After this debacle, a blame game has started among senior leaders.

Oct 13, 2024

Gujjar-Bakerwals against nine new MLAs taking oath; seek J&K LG's intervention

Gujjars and Bakerwals to challenge Pahari tribe's eligibility for reserved ST seats in Supreme Court. Tribal leaders claim election violates constitutional provisions, demand halt of oath-taking by nine newly elected MLAs in Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 13, 2024

Man stabbed to death over car parking dispute in Kashmir

A scuffle over a car parking space resulted in a murder on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar district, said officials here.

Oct 13, 2024

Leh Apex Body calls for hunger strike in support of Sonam Wangchuk's Delhi protest

Renowned environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike in Delhi to pressure the Union Government to restart stalled dialogue with agitating groups of Ladakh.

Oct 12, 2024

Omar meets LG, stakes claim of forming government in J&K

After meeting with LG Manoj Sinha, Omar Abdullah said that the oath ceremony is likely to be held on Wednesday.

Oct 12, 2024

Congress says ministerial berth is not party's priority in new J&K government

J&K Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra said that maintaining the spirit of the coalition is more important than getting the number of ministerial berths in the new government.

Oct 11, 2024

NC secures support of four Independents; reduces dependence on Congress

Amid ongoing dialogue with the coalition partner Congress, the National Conference managed to get the support of four Independent MLAs to secure a simple majority on its own in the assembly.

Oct 10, 2024

From Tragedy to Triumph: Terror victim Shagun becomes BJP's first elected female MLA in J&K after 1947

In the electoral history of Jammu and Kashmir, the first time a female was elected on the mandate of the BJP. Shagun Parihar, who lost her father and uncle in a terror attack in November 2018 defeated National Conference's stalwart Sajjad Kitchloo on Muslim majority Kishtwar seat.

Oct 10, 2024

J&K Election Results: Voter discontent revealed as NOTA outshines nearly half of candidates

Not only did candidates of BJP, PDP, BSP, and J&K Apni Party get fewer votes than NOTA, but even a former minister and ex-MLA received fewer votes than NOTA in the Jammu-South Assembly segment.

Oct 9, 2024

Omar Abdullah poised for CM, but what can he really control in J&K?

While the alliance's victory marks a significant political shift in J&K, the role of the Chief Minister in the UT has its limitations compared to state-level CMs. Here's a comprehensive look at the powers and limitations of J&K CM.

Oct 9, 2024

J&K Assembly Elections - List of Winners

Independent candidates win big in J&K elections; key to securing stability in new govt

As five out of a total of seven Independents are rebels of the National Conference, the party leadership has approached these winning candidates to become part of the new government.

Oct 9, 2024

J&K Assembly Elections 2024 - List of Winners

The results of the J&K Assembly elections were announced on Tuesday, with the National Conference-led alliance winning 49 seats (NC won 42, INC - 6 and CPIM - 1) in the 90-member house.

Oct 9, 2024

NC-Congress to form first government in J&K UT; cross majority mark of 46 seats

The National Conference emerged as a single-largest party by winning 42 seats. Four rebel candidates of the party also won the election as Independents.

Oct 9, 2024

BJP's Pahari "gamble" fails to yield result in J&K Assembly elections; loses all seats reserved for STs

With a hope of making inroads in the Muslim-majority twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri, the BJP-led Union Government at the Centre granted Scheduled Tribe status to the ethnic Pahari tribe in February this year.

Oct 9, 2024

Farooq declares Omar as new J&K CM amid counting; seeks Cong's support

Omar Abdullah, who was earlier hesitant to contest Assembly elections in Union Territory, is all set to win both Ganderbal and Budgam seats.

Oct 8, 2024

Outspoken BJP chief in J&K set to face defeat in Assembly elections.

While J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina is trailing on the Nowshera Assembly segment of the Rajouri district, Congress stalwart and former Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand is in third place in Jammu district Chhamb seat.

Oct 8, 2024

Elect BJP govt to protect 'Roti, Beti, Maati, PM Modi urges people of Jharkhand

Congress celebrated prematurely, ended up disappointed: BJP

BJP spokesperson Rohan Gupta, commenting on Congress' early celebrations during the initial counting phase in Haryana followed by BJP taking the lead, remarked that Congress always celebrate prematurely and end up with disappointment.

Oct 8, 2024

BJP Rejects Congress Allegations, Confident of Forming Governments in J&K and Haryana

BJP national spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam on Tuesday dismissed Congress' claims of winning in Jammu and Kashmir and remarked that BJP will form the government and leave Congress disappointed again.

Oct 8, 2024

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Jammu and Kashmir

J&K LG invites Omar Abdullah to form govt; oath-taking on Wednesday

Kejriwal extends offer to Omar for governance tips in a 'half-state' in a dig at Centre

End of Congress in J&K? Infighting erupts after disastrous performance in J&K polls

Gujjar-Bakerwals against nine new MLAs taking oath; seek J&K LG's intervention

Man stabbed to death over car parking dispute in Kashmir

Leh Apex Body calls for hunger strike in support of Sonam Wangchuk's Delhi protest

Omar meets LG, stakes claim of forming government in J&K

Congress says ministerial berth is not party's priority in new J&K government

NC secures support of four Independents; reduces dependence on Congress

From Tragedy to Triumph: Terror victim Shagun becomes BJP's first elected female MLA in J&K after 1947

J&K Election Results: Voter discontent revealed as NOTA outshines nearly half of candidates

Omar Abdullah poised for CM, but what can he really control in J&K?

Independent candidates win big in J&K elections; key to securing stability in new govt

J&K Assembly Elections 2024 - List of Winners

NC-Congress to form first government in J&K UT; cross majority mark of 46 seats

BJP's Pahari "gamble" fails to yield result in J&K Assembly elections; loses all seats reserved for STs

Farooq declares Omar as new J&K CM amid counting; seeks Cong's support

Outspoken BJP chief in J&K set to face defeat in Assembly elections.

Congress celebrated prematurely, ended up disappointed: BJP

BJP Rejects Congress Allegations, Confident of Forming Governments in J&K and Haryana

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