At Least 13 New MLAs In Jammu And Kashmir Are From Political Families; The National Conference accounts for the maximum number of such legislators. Srinagar: At least 13 newly elected MLAs in Jammu and Kashmir come from political families whose members have won or contested elections in the past, with the National Conference accounting for the maximum number of such legislators. The National Conference, which has emerged as the single largest party in the Assembly elections, is set to form the government after fighting the polls in an alliance with…
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Jammu to BJP, Kashmir to NC: PARTYtioned!?
Is Kashmir and Jammu mathematically separated and we are only wishing away a certitude, or there is certainly something else in the plot? By: Mehmood Ur Rashid When the focus should all be on the restoration of the statehood for J&K, something else is taking the centre stage. When all political energies should be marshalled to reclaim the political rights of the people of J&K, something else is presented as an emergency. The most disempowered entity in the entire India right now is this small population, surrounded by mortal fears…
Read MoreHaryana Company’s Multi-Crore Fraud Scandal Unfolds in Jammu
Haryana-based company booked for multi-crore fraud in Jammu The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday registered a case against a Haryana-based private company for an alleged multi-crore fraud, an official said. The case was registered against the Managing Director, Director and other promoters of Messrs Future Maker Life Care Private Limited, Hisar, for criminal conspiracy and multi-crore cheating with several people of Jammu on the pretext of doubling their amount, the official said. The official said a written complaint was received in Crime Branch Jammu from the victims of the…
Read MoreKashmir Faces New Ecological Challenge: Wild Boars Threaten Biodiversity
Resurgence of Wild Boars Poses Ecological Threat in Kashmir, Experts Warn Srinagar: Kashmir, known for its unique biodiversity is currently facing a new ecological challenge posed by the resurfacing of wild boars. These animals have been frequently sighted in northern districts like Kupwara, Baramulla, and Bandipora over the past few years, and have been responsible for crop damage and distress among local farmers. Recently, their appearance in Srinagar, particularly along the banks of Dal Lake, has sparked anger and concern among the residents. Recently the Wildlife department responded by tranquilising two…
Read MoreDay After Omar Abdullah, Engineer Rashid Discusses Key Issues with L-G
The meeting comes a day before NC vice-president Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the new CM. Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, met Lt Governor Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhawan Saturday. The meeting comes a day before NC vice-president Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the new CM. This is Rashid’s first meeting with Sinha. In a statement it issued about the meeting, Rashid’s Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) said it was aimed to discuss the “burning issues” of North…
Read MoreFarooq Abdullah, Tarigami Criticize New L-G Orders Limiting State Government Powers
The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor’s administration issued two notifications in a span of 24 hours, which limit the powers of the income State government in recruitment and service matters. Two notifications issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor’s administration in a span of 24 hours evoked sharp reactions from National Conference (NC) president Dr. Farooq Abdullah and CPI(M) leader M.Y. Tarigami on Saturday (October 12, 2024). With this, the stage looks set for a turf war between the L-G and the incoming Chief Minister over the truncated powers…
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