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...

PM Modi Slams Dynasties in Jammu and Kashmir Election Rally, Promises Prosperity

14 Sep 2024

In a fiery address at an election rally in Doda district on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections as a battle between the region's youth and the "three dynasties" he claims have "destroyed" the area. PM Modi identified Congress, National Conference (NC),...

Major Terror Plot Foiled in Poonch: Security Forces Arrest Terrorist Associate with 3 Hand Grenades

13 Sep 2024

In a major security operation, the Jammu and Kashmir police, in collaboration with the Army (16 RR) and the 38th Battalion of the CRPF, successfully prevented a significant terror attack in Poonch. On the evening of September 12, 2024, they arrested a terrorist associate linked to the Jammu and Kashmir...

Indian Army Thwarts Major Infiltration Attempt Along LoC in J&K; Two Terrorists Killed

09 Sep 2024

Jammu, Sept 09: In a significant operation, the Indian Army successfully foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Lam area of Nowshera, Jammu and Kashmir, killing two terrorists. The operation was launched during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, following intelligence inputs and information...

BJP Manifesto Focuses On Youth, Women, Farmers

07 Sep 2024

The BJP on Friday unveiled its election manifesto, the Sankalp Patra, for Jammu and Kashmir during Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s two-day visit to the region. Shah while releasing the manifesto underscored the transformative progress under the current government, particularly the revocation of Article 370, which he stated had previously...

The Evolving Role Of Women In Jammu And Kashmir’s Political Landscape

05 Sep 2024

Jammu and Kashmir need to see more political participation from women. The political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir poses unique challenges to women’s empowerment. Historically, women have been underrepresented in the region's political roles. Prior to the 1972 elections, the political scene was almost entirely male-dominated, with no women successfully...

Rahul promises statehood to J&K, hits out at BJP, LG

05 Sep 2024

Aiming to sway voters ahead of the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi combined political and emotional appeals while launching his party’s campaign on Wednesday. With elections set to begin in less than two weeks, Gandhi focused on the restoration of statehood and highlighted the deep-rooted...

Internal Security Challenges

04 Sep 2024

The NDA government has arrived at the scene once again. India has an influential power internationally, which it probably has never wielded since Independence. Our economy is on an upswing. That it can no longer bulldoze India and, beyond a point, and India would not hesitate from a bloody retaliation...

Three terrorists killed in J&K

30 Aug 2024

Three terrorists are believed to have been killed in two separate anti-infiltration operations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, the Indian Army said on Thursday. The operations were launched in the Machhal and Tangdhar areas on Wednesday following intelligence inputs indicating potential infiltration attempts....

Ghulam Nabi Azad withdraws from polls

29 Aug 2024

Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad announced on Wednesday that he will not be able to campaign for his candidates in the upcoming assembly elections due to health concerns. Azad revealed that he experienced acute chest pain on the night of August 25 while in Srinagar. “The...