Tag: Jammu and Kashmir
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Congress supports Gupkar alliance but not sure if it wants to be party to it
Congress supports Gupkar alliance: Congress leaders in Jammu and Kashmir supported Gupkar alliance’s sentiment but have not been sure if they want to be part of the coalition completely, especially after BJP labelled the group’s leaders as ‘anti-nationals’. Congress broke its silence over its level of association with the group after Gupkar Alliance released names ... -
BJP slams Farooq Abdullah for his shocking statement on the ‘Article 370’
On Monday, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) distinctly criticized the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Dr. Farooq Abdullah on his recent remarks on seeking China’s help in restoring the abolished Article 370 in J&K. The controversy intensified when Dr. Abdullah made remarks during a television interview with India Today on Sunday. In which he ... -
Srinagar Security Forces Kill Terrorist in Encounter, Heightened Patrolling Ensues
The security forces killed one terrorist in an encounter that broke out at the Dachigam forest in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. Based on particular inputs, a coordinated operation with the Indian army was initiated in the upper mountain belts of Srinagar’s Harwan area as per the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The encounter broke out ... -
BJP and NC MLAs Face Off in J&K Assembly Over Article 370 Restoration Resolution
On Thursday, a heated clash erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly between BJP MLAs and assembly marshals after Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather ordered the eviction of BJP members protesting a special status resolution. This resolution passed a day earlier by the ruling National Conference, which is urging the Central government to restore Article 370. ... -
J&K Assembly Pushes for Return of Article 370 Autonomy
On Wednesday, the legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir passed a resolution calling for communication between elected officials and the central government in order to restore Article 370, which gave the former state special status. The House was adjourned due to the frequent disruptions caused by the BJP MLAs’ use of slogans such as “August ... -
Historic Moment: Omar Abdullah Becomes First Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir UT
On wednesday 16th October, Omar Abdullah took oath as first Unoin Territory’s Cheif Minister after the abrogation of article 370 in the national conference which held in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Following Omar Abdullah, Surinder Choudhary also took oath as a deputy Chief Minister. The ministers Sakina Itoo, Javeed Rana, Surinder Choudhary, Javeed Dar and ... -
PM Modi Criticizes Congress, Promises Development in Jammu and Kashmir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on campaign trail in Jammu on September 28, 2024. He blamed congress party and promised development to the people of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). He said that Congress is headed and operated by urban Naxals and had questioned the Government about surgical strikes in the same way as Pakistan does. ... -
BJP Unveils Candidates for Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections: A Strategic Move Ahead of Historic Polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 44 candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls which are scheduled in three phases beginning September 19. It is noteworthy to state that this election has been the first Assembly polls after the abrogation of the special status of the region in 2019. ... -
Back-to-Back Earthquakes Rattle Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir experienced a tense morning as two consecutive earthquakes shook the Baramulla district on Tuesday, sparking widespread alarm. Despite the significant tremors, officials have confirmed that there were no casualties or damage to property. The first earthquake, registering a magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter scale, struck at 6:45 am. The epicenter was ... -
India Announces ₹1.18 Lakh Crore Budget For Jammu And Kashmir
India recently announced a big budget for Jammu and Kashmir for the year 2024-25. The budget is about $14.16 billion (₹1.18 lakh crore). The budget for Jammu and Kashmir is almost 4.72 times bigger than the IMF’s help to Pakistan. This is a lot more than the $3 billion bailout Pakistan got from the International ...









