Jammu and Kashmir

Setting stage for a high-stakes electoral battle, Omar files papers for north Kashmir's Baramulla seat

Baramulla Parliamentary segment to witness a straight contest between Omar Abdullah and Peoples' Conference chief Sajad Gani Lone.

May 2, 2024

Mehbooba owes her loyalty to INDIA bloc despite Cong's preference for NC; Cites 'bigger cause'

PDP chief repeatedly reaffirmed her allegiance with the INDIA bloc but Congress is supporting the National Conference candidate Mian Altaf, who is contesting against Mehbooba Mufti.

May 2, 2024

Namgyal's absence raises eyebrows as BJP nominee files papers for Ladakh seat

BJP has deputed Union Minister Kiran Rijiju and the party's national general secretary Tarun Chugh to placate Jamyang Tsering Namgyal who is sulking after being dropped for Lok Sabha elections.

May 1, 2024

NC announces "consensus" candidate for Ladakh seat without consulting Congress

As per the seat-sharing agreement between the two parties, the Ladakh seat has been allocated to the Congress.

May 1, 2024

BJP to support like-minded parties on three Lok Sabha seats of Kashmir [details]

The President of the J&K unit of BJP starts discussions with party workers in different parts of Kashmir Valley to make a final decision on supporting candidates.

Apr 29, 2024

Encounter in J&K's Udhampur; VDC guard killed in fierce gun battle with terrorists

The movement of two groups of terrorists was spotted in higher reaches of the Basantgarh areas of J&K's Udhampur district. These terrorists are trying to sneak into Kashmir Valley ahead of the elections.

Apr 28, 2024

Within hours after "revolt", Namgyal calls himself loyal BJP Karyakarta; what changed?

After being denied a party mandate for the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal revolted against the party and strongly opposed the decision of the BJP leadership to drop him.

Apr 28, 2024

Over 50 houses developed cracks amid sinking of land in J&K's Ramban district

Road connectivity between Gool and Ramban is also snapped following land subsidence. Over 60,000 population cut off from district headquarters.

Apr 27, 2024

Omar, Mehbooba suspect conspiracy in demand of delaying polling for Anantnag-Rajouri seat

After some political parties approached the Election Commission of India to delay polling on the Anantnag-Rajouri seat, the poll panel sought a detailed report from the J&K government.

Apr 27, 2024

Notice issued to Mehbooba for involving school-going children in party's election campaign

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights takes suo-moto cognizance of a viral picture in which some students carry flags of PDP.

Apr 27, 2024

In 24-hour-long gun-battle two terrorists killed in north Kashmir's Baramulla district

After the beginning of electioneering in Kashmir Valley, terrorists started their activities to sabotage the democratic process by terrorizing people.

Apr 26, 2024

PDP to go solo in three Lok Sabha seats of Kashmir, as Congress supports NC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its decision to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections independently. The party intends to field candidates across all three parliamentary seats in the Kashmir valley

Apr 25, 2024

Congress dumps PDP; announces support to NC in three Lok Sabha seats of Kashmir

Instead of trying to evolve consensus between the two constituents of the INDIA bloc, Congress supported the National Conference in the ongoing electoral battle in Kashmir Valley.

Apr 25, 2024

VPN services suspended in Rajouri ahead of polls amid terror threat [details]

VPN services were suspended after police authorities observed unprecedented usage of this service during the past few days in a different part of the district by suspicious internet users.

Apr 25, 2024

It's going to be BJP vs Congress in Jammu-Reasi constituency amid low-profile election campaign

Spread over four districts of J&K, there are 340 susceptible polling stations in this Lok Sabha constituency. Some polling stations are set up just near the Indo-Pak border.

Apr 25, 2024

Rajouri terror attack: Over 50 suspects detained, operation to eliminate terrorists underway

Two terrorists, including a dreaded LeT commander Abu Hamza, were involved in the killing of a government employee Mohammad Razaq.

Apr 24, 2024

J&K Police warns against misuse of DGP's photos on social media after shocking revelation [details]

After managing to click pictures with DGP and other senior officers during social functions, some fraudsters are misusing these pictures to cheat innocent people.

Apr 24, 2024

BJP leader's statement creates ripples in J&K's political circles [details]

Within hours after BJP leader seeks support for Mehbooba Mufti, the National Conference leader Omar Abdullah dubs PDP as the 'C' team of the Saffron Party.

Apr 24, 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews operational readiness in Siachen

While discussing operational challenges in the world's highest battlefield, the Defence Minister described Siachen as not an ordinary land, but a symbol of India's sovereignty and determination

Apr 22, 2024

Azad's refusal to join electoral battle creates embarrassment for DPAP

Ghulam Nabi Azad has floated his party named "Democratic Progressive Azad Party" after resigning from the Congress in 2022.

Apr 22, 2024