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TMC Delegation Calls for J&K’s Statehood & Local Government Empowerment

May 23, 2025 Editor

TMC Delegation Advocates for J&K’s Statehood & Local Government Empowerment Srinagar 21 May 2025: A five-member delegation from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has arrived in Jammu and Kashmir, advocating for the restoration of statehood and full empowerment of the local government. The delegation, led by Derek O’Brien, Nadeem-ul-Haq, Mamata Thakur, Manas Bhuiya, and Sagarika Ghosh, met with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to discuss pressing issues affecting the region. Key Highlights from the Visit 1. Meeting with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah The delegation held a 90-minute discussion with the Chief Minister,…

From Battlefield to Civil Security—Veterans Safeguard J&K’s Vital Installations

May 18, 2025 Editor

J&K Government Deploys 4,000 Ex-Servicemen to Safeguard Vital Infrastructure Srinagar, May 18, 2025 – In a major security initiative, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the deployment of 4,000 ex-servicemen volunteers to protect critical infrastructure across the Union Territory. The move, described as a unique collaboration between veterans and civil authorities, aims to enhance security, deter threats, and ensure stability in the region. Why Is This Initiative Important? The decision comes in the wake of heightened security concerns following the Pahalgam terror attack, which raised alarms over the vulnerability…

Road Accident Near Nashri Tunnel Leaves 11 Injured; Investigation Underway

May 3, 2025 Editor

11 Injured in Matador Collision Near Nashri Tunnel on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway Batote, 02 May 2025: At least eleven people sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred on Friday, May 2, 2025, in the vicinity of the Nashri Tunnel along the crucial Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH44). The incident involved a collision between a passenger vehicle, described as a “matador” (a type of mini-bus commonly used for public transport in the region), and another vehicle. The circumstances leading to the collision are currently under investigation. The matador involved in the accident…

J&K Govt Faces Backlash Over Holiday Calendar: Sheikh Abdullah’s Birthday, Martyrs’ Day Missing

December 31, 2024 Editor

LG-J&K Govt latest flashpoint: Holiday calendar skips Sheikh Abdullah birthday, Martyrs’ Day The 2025 holiday calendar of the Jammu and Kashmir government’s administration department has become the latest flashpoint in the already tense relationship between the Raj Bhawan and the National Conference (NC)-led government in the Union Territory. Following the move, the NC said it would reiterate its demand for J&K’s “statehood”, adding that “dual power centres cannot work anymore”. In the official calendar, which was announced on Sunday, the J&K general administration department headed by IAS officer M Raju…

J&K Grapples with Economic Crime Wave: Economic Offence Cases Jump by 48 in Two Years, NCRB Report

December 7, 2023 Editor

J&K has witnessed a significant rise in the economic offence cases in 2022 as compared to previous years, the data of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has suggested. The Union Territory (UT) witnessed registration of 976 cases under such crimes in 2022. The number was 669 in 2021 and 611 in 2020. The UT in 2019 had witnessed 621 cases under the category. As per the data, while 62 cases were registered under criminal breach of trust under Sections 406 to 409 of the IPC, at least two cases…

BJP has lost political space in Jammu as well as Kashmir : Farooq Abdullah

September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 Editor

National Conference (NC) President and Member of Parliament from Srinagar, Dr Farooq Abdullah, stated on Wednesday that the ruling BJP is non-existent in Kashmir and has also lost its political standing in the Jammu province. He made these remarks while addressing party functionaries at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha, earlier on Wednesday. “BJP has lost its political foothold and relevance across both the Jammu and Kashmir provinces due to its anti-people policies. They had made numerous promises to the people of the Jammu province but failed to deliver on the ground.…

Deciphering the Post-SC Verdict Landscape: Navigating Jammu and Kashmir’s Uncharted Waters

August 31, 2023 Editor

Amidst Constitutional Watershed, Jammu and Kashmir’s Future Hangs in the Balance By: Javid Amin In a seismic legal pronouncement, the Supreme Court’s verdict on Article 370 has thrust Jammu and Kashmir into a state of profound ambiguity. The implications of this landmark decision transcend the legal realm, casting an indelible shadow over the region’s intricate future. Article 370, a constitutional provision historically emblematic of Jammu and Kashmir’s unique status, conferred a measure of autonomy upon the region. Its revocation by the Indian government in 2019 ignited a conflagration of protests…

Centre to Supreme Court: J&K polls can be held anytime, Statehood timeline undecided

August 31, 2023 Editor

The Union government on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it is ready for elections at any time in Jammu and Kashmir. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the government, said that the process of updating the voter list is substantially over. Mehta said that the legislative assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are likely to be held after panchayat polls and municipal polls. It is, however, for the State Election Commission and the Central Election Commission to decide which election should take place first, he added. “There are three…

Article 370 Case: Supreme Court Questions J&K Bifurcation, Citing Punjab and Northeast

August 31, 2023 Editor

The Supreme Court of India on the twelfth day of hearing petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 granting special status to Jammu and Kashmir noted that the reorganisation of the state was not ‘one of a kind’ as was pointed out by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta. The five judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant noted that the case of Jammu and Kashmir bifurcation was no different than other Indian…

Article 35A: The Debate Continues in the Supreme Court

August 30, 2023 Editor

Article 35A empowered Jammu and Kashmir’s legislature to decide who the erstwhile state’s permanent residents were The ongoing hearing in the Supreme Court on petitions challenging the centre’s 2019 decision to strip Jammu and Kashmir of its special status has brought Article 35A of the Constitution back into the spotlight. What was Article 35A? Article 35A empowered Jammu and Kashmir’s legislature to decide who the erstwhile state’s permanent residents were and to extend special rights and privileges to them. This was added to the Constitution in 1954 by a presidential…