SRINAGAR: The Election Commission of India (ECI) stated on Monday that it will announce the schedule for Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir at an appropriate time, taking into consideration security concerns and other impending elections. In response to a query regarding J&K polls during a press conference about elections in five Indian states, Chief Election […]
Srinagar, Oct 09: National Conference Vice President and former Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Monday said that four years after the fateful decision of August 5, 2019, which brought celebrations to the people of Kargil, the region remains a hotbed of discontent. Despite initial jubilation, Omar said that the populace has become increasingly disillusioned with […]
Srinagar, Oct 09: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has said that 35 employees have been terminated, while 32 have been prematurely retired in accordance with zero tolerance towards corruption in Jammu and Kashmir. The ministry’s annual report for 2022-23 from April 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, states that transformations in the functioning of […]
Srinagar, Oct 07: The National Conference (NC) and Congress alliance have won 22 seats while BJP managed to win just 2 in the all important LAHDC-Kargil elections, which were held on October 04 and counting was held today, officials said. Officials said that counting of votes began at 8 am today for the fifth Ladakh […]
Srinagar, Oct 06: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that over 9,000 landless people have been provided with land in the region as part of a pro-people initiative. Speaking during a visit to Kupwara district, Sinha emphasized the government’s commitment to transparency and equitable land distribution. Sinha also shared that a […]
Srinagar, Oct 5: The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, on Thursday declared Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party headed by its incarcerated founder Shabir Ahmad Shah as unlawful association. “The Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) was formed in 1998 by Shabir Ahmad Shah, a prominent separatist known for his anti-India and […]
Srinagar, Oct 5: An 18-year-old student who was shot and injured by unknown gunmen in Watrigam Wanihama area of Anantnag district on last evening succumbed to injuries at SKIMS here on Thursday. A top police officer confirmed that the youth identified as Sahil Bashir son of Bashir Ahmad Dar resident of Watrigam Dialgam at […]
Srinagar, October 04: Additional Director General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar on Wednesday said that two local militants affliated with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen have been killed in Kujjer area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The Kashmir Police Zone while quoting ADGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar wrote on X platform, ” Killed militants have been identified as Basit Amin […]
Srinagar, Oct 04 (KNS): A civilian was shot at and injured by militants at Wanihama area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday evening, police said here. An official said that militants fired upon a civilian identified as Sahil Bashir resident of Wanihama Anantnag following which he was rushed to hospital for treatment. “#Terrorists fired […]
SRINAGAR: Leaders of various opposition parties convened a meeting in Jammu on Tuesday chaired by National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and unanimously decided to hold a peaceful protest against the present dispensation in Jammu next week. Farooq Abdullah, while addressing the media after a 2-hour long meeting, expressed concern over the prevailing situation in Jammu and […]
