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J&K Bank Jobs Under Debate: Altaf Bukhari Raises Concern Over ‘Outsider’ Recruitment

September 2, 2026 Editor

J&K Bank Recruitment Row: Altaf Bukhari Opposes ‘Outsider’ Hiring Proposal

J&K Bank Recruitment Row: Altaf Bukhari Opposes Proposal to Open Jobs to Outsiders By: News Desk | 01 September 2026 Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari has raised strong objections to a reported proposal that could allow candidates from outside Jammu & Kashmir to compete for positions at J&K Bank, arguing that the move could reduce employment opportunities for local youth and alter the regional character of one of the Union Territory’s most important institutions. The recruitment question has emerged as a fresh point of political debate around Jammu & Kashmir…

Sat Sharma Vows to Expose NC Government’s ‘Betrayal of Mandate’ as BJP Intensifies J&K Campaign

August 21, 2026 Editor

Sat Sharma Targets Omar Abdullah Government Over ‘Betrayal of Mandate’ in J&K By: News Desk | 20 Aug 2026 Sat Sharma Escalates BJP Attack on NC Government: “Betrayal of Mandate” Becomes Political Battle Cry The political confrontation between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the National Conference-led government in Jammu and Kashmir is entering a more aggressive phase. J&K BJP president and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma has accused the Omar Abdullah government of betraying the public mandate, arguing that the National Conference has failed to deliver on promises made to…

BJP Intensifies Anti-NC Agitation in J&K as Jammu Becomes Key Political Battleground

August 18, 2026 Editor

BJP Turns Up Heat on Omar Abdullah Government as Political Battle Moves to the Streets By: News Desk | 17 Aug 2026 The political contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the National Conference-led government in Jammu and Kashmir is moving into a more confrontational phase. The BJP has announced a mass agitation against the Omar Abdullah government, accusing the ruling party of failing to meet election commitments and falling short on governance, employment, public services and development. The campaign is not being confined to Assembly debates or press…

Omar Abdullah Puts J&K Cabinet Expansion on Hold Until August 15: What the Delay Means for NC Government

August 11, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Draws a Line at August 15 as Cabinet Expansion Speculation Intensifies By: News Desk | 10 Aug 2026 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ruled out a cabinet expansion before Independence Day, effectively putting an immediate pause on months of political speculation over the induction of new ministers and a possible reshuffle of portfolios. The decision comes at a politically sensitive moment for the National Conference-led government. For months, the question of cabinet expansion has remained one of the most closely watched internal issues within the…

Sunil Sharma Accuses National Conference of Using Delhi Statehood Protest to Mask Governance Failures; BJP Announces Counter-Protests

July 19, 2026 Editor

Sunil Sharma Calls NC’s Delhi Statehood Protest a ‘Diversion’; BJP Plans Counter-Protests Across Jammu & Kashmir By: News Desk | 18 July 2026 Leader of Opposition Says NC Should Focus on Unemployment, Corruption and Public Services Instead of ‘Political Theatre’ The political battle over Jammu and Kashmir’s demand for restoration of statehood has intensified, with Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma accusing the ruling National Conference (NC) of using its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to divert public attention from what he described as the government’s failures on…

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi Alleges BJP Is Using ‘Money Power’ to Topple NC Government in J&K Amid Escalating Political Row

July 15, 2026 Editor

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi Accuses BJP of Using ‘Money Power’ to Topple NC Government, Calls It an Attack on Democratic Mandate By: Javid Amin | 14 July 2026 National Conference MP Backs Omar Abdullah’s Allegations as Political Confrontation Between NC and BJP Deepens The political confrontation between the National Conference (NC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intensified on July 13, 2026, after National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi accused the BJP of attempting to destabilize the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir through alleged horse-trading. Ruhullah alleged that efforts were…

Ilthija Mufti Placed Under House Arrest Ahead of July 13 Martyrs’ Day, Raises Questions Over ‘Normalcy’ in Kashmir

July 12, 2026 Editor

PDP Leader Says Restrictions on Political Activity Contradict Official Claims of Peace and Democratic Normalcy By: News Desk 12 July 2026 Political tensions have resurfaced in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of July 13 Martyrs’ Day, with People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Ilthija Mufti alleging that she was placed under house arrest in Srinagar as security measures were intensified before the annual commemoration. Ilthija Mufti, daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, criticized the move, arguing that restrictions on mainstream political leaders during a day of historical significance…

Omar Abdullah Alleges ₹20–30 Crore Offer to Poach NC MLA: J&K Politics Heats Up Amid Defection Claims

July 12, 2026 Editor

J&K Chief Minister Says ‘Money Power’ Is Being Used to Destabilize the National Conference By: Javid Amin | 11 July 2026 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has levelled serious allegations of political horse-trading, claiming that attempts are being made to split the ruling National Conference (NC) by offering enormous sums of money to its legislators. According to Omar Abdullah, one of the National Conference MLAs was allegedly offered between ₹20 crore and ₹30 crore to switch political allegiance. The Chief Minister did not publicly identify the legislator or…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Opposes Book Bans, Says Democracy Thrives on Debate, Not Censorship

July 8, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Criticizes Book Bans, Says Democracy Cannot Flourish Where Ideas Are Suppressed By: News Desk | 07 July 2026 Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has spoken out against restrictions on books and ideas, arguing that censorship is inconsistent with democratic principles and that healthy societies advance through open debate rather than the suppression of intellectual thought. His remarks come amid continuing discussions in Jammu and Kashmir over restrictions on certain books and educational material, a subject that has generated differing views among political leaders, educators and civil…

Omar Abdullah Backs India–Pakistan Dialogue as BJP Reiterates ‘No Talks Until Terror Ends’: Kashmir’s Political Divide Deepens

July 4, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Backs India–Pakistan Dialogue as BJP Stands Firm on Terror; Kashmir’s Political Debate Intensifies By: News Desk | 03 July 2026 The debate over whether India should reopen dialogue with Pakistan has once again become a major political issue, with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah openly supporting renewed engagement while the BJP has reiterated that no meaningful talks are possible unless Pakistan first ends cross-border terrorism. The discussion has gained momentum after a joint appeal signed by 117 eminent citizens from India and Pakistan urged Prime Minister…