Jammu and Kashmir

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.

Oct 24, 2025

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.

Oct 22, 2025

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.

Oct 22, 2025

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.

Oct 21, 2025

'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."

Oct 21, 2025

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.

Oct 21, 2025

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.

Oct 20, 2025

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.

Oct 20, 2025

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.

Oct 18, 2025

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.

Oct 18, 2025

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.

Oct 18, 2025

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.

Oct 17, 2025

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.

Oct 17, 2025

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."

Oct 17, 2025

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.

Oct 16, 2025

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.

Oct 16, 2025

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.

Oct 16, 2025

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.

Oct 15, 2025

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.

Oct 15, 2025

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.

Oct 15, 2025

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Jammu and Kashmir

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

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

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