Such a move is first since the abrogation of Article 370 from the region and bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories in August 2019. Regional parties in Jammu and Kashmir may also agree to participate in the Delimitation Commission proceedings.
June 19, 2021Addressing public rallies in Kathua region of Jammu Kashmir for District Development Council polls, he said people of the country were rock solid behind the strong and able leadership of PM Modi who was committed to make India a strong and vibrant Nation.
November 27, 2020With no funds being transferred through hawala, overground workers have failed to provoke violence or incite fresh recruits needed to keep terrorism alive. Violence in support of terrorists trapped in encounters has receded. Even areas which were pro-Pakistan are now witnessing a change.
November 24, 2020After her release, Mehbooba Mufti tweeted an audio message in which she said she will continue her struggle for the restoration of Article 370 and the resolution of the Kashmir issue. She also said that the Centre’s decision of abrogation of Article 370 was a ‘black day’.
October 14, 2020The first meeting of the highest decision making body of the NC after 5 August last year when senior leaders of the opposition parties were put under detention was presided by the sitting MP and President of the NC, Dr. Farooq Abdullah. Former chief minister Omar Abdullah was also present in the meeting.
August 30, 2020J&K achieved 100 per cent household electrification which has rekindled the hopes of many who had never seen electricity in their lives. Household water connections have reached 43 per cent of rural households which is double the national average of 21 per cent, and a road map has been prepared to ensure 100 per cent coverage
August 26, 2020For a long-term settlement of the multi-dimensional Kashmir conflict what is required is restoration of normalcy and resumption of the political process through reduction in the trust-deficit, without which no significant economic development will be possible. Release of political leaders and dialogue with all stakeholders with the intention of ameliorating their genuine grievances are necessary steps towards that end
August 21, 2020Outbreak of militancy in Kashmir in the aftermath of the killing of Burhan Wani in July 2016, was preceded by the malaise that plagued Kashmir’s politics for years ~ lack of good governance and mismanagement of financial resources; there was also support ~ diplomatic, moral and material ~ from Pakistan. The situation was fast moving out of control with almost daily killing of young militants
August 20, 2020"One of the major advantages of the abrogation of the Article 370 has been the complete integration of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country," a political analyst in north Bengal says.
August 15, 2020Article 370 was an aberration that should never have been part of the Constitution, argues G.L. VERMA
August 13, 2020The core objective of BADP is to develop border villages situated along Indo-Pak and Indo-China borders with special focus on important sectors like education, health, agriculture, drinking water, handicraft, handloom, power, rural development, roads, and bridges, irrigation canals among others.
August 4, 2020In a webinar organised by the Syama Pradad Mookerjee Research Foundation and the Jana Adhikar Mancha, an associate professor of political science and international relations described the move as a ‘well calculated decision and outcome for India in South Asia’
August 3, 2020Wishes poured in from all over on social media praising the journalists for their work. Kashmiri journalist Yasin Dar took to twitter to express his gratitude as he said, 'It's an honour and a privilege beyond any we could have ever imagined.'
May 5, 2020The slow internet speed renders telemedicine or online video consultation impossible, said the plea.
April 9, 2020The statement came a day after National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah was released after charges of Public Safety Act (PSA) against him were revoked.
March 26, 2020Azad said the government should release political prisoners, grant compensation to the seven lakh families that have lost their livelihood due to the shutdown of Jammu and Kashmir and its tourism sector.
March 24, 2020Abdullah’s release comes weeks after his father, and Lok Sabha MP Farooq Abdullah was released from detention.
March 24, 2020