Jammu and Kashmir

Omar's cabinet passes resolution on restoration of statehood to J&K.

Opposition parties accuse Omar Abdullah of ignoring the demand to restore Article 370 to keep BJP in good humour.

Oct 18, 2024

J&K Police, security forces determined to dismantle terror ecosystem in J&K

Manoj Sinha said that security forces have devised a comprehensive policy to neutralize terror groups and terror eco-system sponsored by the neighbouring country.

Oct 17, 2024

19 CRPF troopers injured in J&K road accident

As many as 19 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were injured in a road accident in J&K's Budgam district on Thursday, officials said.

Oct 17, 2024

NC MLA sparks controversy by not standing for national anthem; cites health reasons

J&K administration ordered a probe against NC MLA Hilal Lone for not standing for the national anthem during the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

Oct 17, 2024

J&K HC to hear petition questioning LG's authority to nominate MLAs after SC's dismissal

After the Supreme Court declined to hear the plea against LG's power to nominate five MLAs, the petitioner approached the J&K High Court and requested for speedy hearing.

Oct 17, 2024

Trade union leader-turned-Deputy Chief Minister: Omar's strategic move to counter BJP's narrative

Omar appoints mass leader Surinder Choudhary as his deputy to counter the BJP's narrative of the alleged discrimination in the Jammu region. Termed as a giant killer by defeating BJP's J&K president Ravinder Raina, Surinder Choudhary is the first Deputy Chief Minister from the Pir Panchal range.

Oct 17, 2024

Nasir Aslam Wani appointed new J&K CM Omar Abdullah's Advisor

Nasir Aslam Wani appointed new Advisor to J&K CM Omar Abdullah

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday appointed senior National Conference leader Nasir Aslam Wani as Advisor to new Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

Oct 17, 2024

PM Modi greets Omar Abdullah, says Centre will work closely with him for J&K's progress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his best wishes to Omar Abdullah on his becoming the Chief Minister and assured that the Centre will work closely with him and his team for the progress of Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 16, 2024

"Sulking" Cong declines ministry, offers outside support to Omar government.

Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee chief Tariq Hameed Karra said that the party has decided not to join the ministry due to the denial of statehood.

Oct 16, 2024

Omar Abdullah Takes Oath as First Chief Minister of Union Territory of J&K

To strike a regional balance, Omar Abdullah appoints Surinder Choudhary as Deputy Chief Minister of J&K.

Oct 16, 2024

Cong, Independents unlikely to get Cabinet berths in new J&K govt

INDIA Bloc leaders to attend new J&K Govt oath-taking, Congress unlikely to get Cabinet berths

The swearing-in ceremony of Omar Abdullah as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on Wednesday will be attended by many top leaders of the INDIA bloc as sources said, adding that just four Ministers, all belonging to the National Conference (NC), will also take the oath.

Oct 16, 2024

Apex Court declines to hear plea against LG's power to nominate five MLAs

Senior counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi representing the petitioner, Ravinder Sharma, who contested Sections 15, 15A, and 15B of the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 in the Apex Court. The Supreme Court directed the petition to approach the High Court.

Oct 14, 2024

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

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Jammu and Kashmir

Omar's cabinet passes resolution on restoration of statehood to J&K.

J&K Police, security forces determined to dismantle terror ecosystem in J&K

19 CRPF troopers injured in J&K road accident

NC MLA sparks controversy by not standing for national anthem; cites health reasons

J&K HC to hear petition questioning LG's authority to nominate MLAs after SC's dismissal

Trade union leader-turned-Deputy Chief Minister: Omar's strategic move to counter BJP's narrative

Nasir Aslam Wani appointed new Advisor to J&K CM Omar Abdullah

PM Modi greets Omar Abdullah, says Centre will work closely with him for J&K's progress

"Sulking" Cong declines ministry, offers outside support to Omar government.

Omar Abdullah Takes Oath as First Chief Minister of Union Territory of J&K

INDIA Bloc leaders to attend new J&K Govt oath-taking, Congress unlikely to get Cabinet berths

Apex Court declines to hear plea against LG's power to nominate five MLAs

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

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