Iltija Mufti, Daughter Of Mehbooba Mufti, Loses First Election Bid In Jammu And Kashmir

08 Oct 2024

Her electoral debut has ended in defeat for Iltija Mufti, the daughter of former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti. She was contesting from Bijbehara constituency in South Kashmir as results started coming on October 8 for the ongoing assembly elections. https://twitter.com/IltijaMufti_/status/1843525128543678525 I accept the verdict… Iltija, who...

Assembly Polls: Jammu And Kashmir, Haryana Vote Counting Start

08 Oct 2024

The counting of votes for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana has been started at 8.00 AM. The Jammu and Kashmir assembly election, held for 90 constituencies, took place in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1. In Haryana, polling for the 90 assembly seats...

J&K: Opposition Parties Decry LG’s Power to Nominate MLAs, Threaten Legal Action

07 Oct 2024

In a move that could influence the formation of the next government in Jammu and Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor (LG) is set to nominate five members to the Union Territory's Legislative Assembly. This decision has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties, including the Congress, National Conference (NC), and Peoples Democratic...

Dal Lake Was ‘Dull’ In 1990 Now Thriving: Dhankar

27 Sep 2024

Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar, speaking at the 83rd foundation day celebration of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on Thursday, highlighted the transformation of Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370. Reflecting on his visit to Srinagar in 1990, Dhankhar recalled how the Dal Lake area was...

Shah Counters Rahul Gandhi’s Claims on Jammu and Kashmir Governance

26 Sep 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah responded to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's remarks about governance in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing that Congress has historically imposed President's rule in the region more than any other party. Congress's History of Presidential Rule in J&K While addressing a public meeting in Kathua, Shah criticized...

Rajouri, Poonch Voters Defy Fear, Turn Out in Large Numbers

26 Sep 2024

Despite recent terror activities, voters in the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch turned out in large numbers on Wednesday, continuing their tradition of enthusiastic participation in Jammu and Kashmir’s electoral process. The second phase of the three-phase Assembly elections, which also includes Reasi and three central Kashmir districts—Srinagar, Ganderbal,...

Envoys impressed with election process

26 Sep 2024

Members of a foreign delegation visiting Jammu and Kashmir to observe the ongoing assembly elections expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the polls on Wednesday, with several diplomats noting the similarities between the process here and in their own countries. The second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections...

Will hit streets if statehood not restored to J&K after polls: Rahul

26 Sep 2024

Congress leader and LoP in Lok Sabah Rahul Gandhi asserted on Wednesday that the restoration of statehood is a fundamental right of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, promising that the I.N.D.I.A bloc would mobilise “full force” in Parliament and on the streets if the Central government fails to reinstate...

J&K New Ministers Get Govt Bungalows

22 Sep 2024

The Jammu and Kashmir Estates Department has issued an order requiring nine senior government officials to vacate their current ministerial bungalows in Srinagar. This move is in preparation for the anticipated formation of a new government in the region next month. The officials include high-ranking figures such as Dheeraj Gupta,...

People’s participation gives J&K election legitimacy

19 Sep 2024

Jammu and Kashmir saw enthusiastic participation by voters in the first phase of the Assembly elections on Wednesday. The voting percentage, at the time of writing, was over 58% and may cross 60% once all the numbers come in. This is quite remarkable given the low participation by voters in...