J&K parties hope Amit Shah’s AFSPA pledge is not ‘false’

Regional political parties in Kashmir on Wednesday expressed scepticism over Union home minister Amit Shah’s assertion that the Centre is considering revocation of the Afspa in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that it should not end up as just another “false promise” made ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Former chief minister of J&K Omar Abdullah … Read more

Jammu & Kashmir administration a stumbling block to assembly election as they are ruling with no accountability: Omar Abdullah

Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the administration in the union territory sabotaged the decision of holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections here concurrently. Abdullah while addressing a rally in Noorabad area of southern Kashmir started the party’s election campaign urging people to come out to vote in … Read more

‘Participation Isn’t Optional, But…’: Omar Abdullah’s Big Claim Ahead of PM Modi’s Srinagar Rally

Last Updated: March 07, 2024, 00:04 IST Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah addresses the media, in Jammu. (PTI file photo) PM Modi is set to visit J&K on Thursday, marking his first visit since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. During his visit, he will unveil several projects & address … Read more

Gujjar-Bakerwal community in J&K slams BJP govt for inclusion of Paharis in Schedule Tribe, term it as murder of idea of social justice

Srinagar: The Gujjar-Bakerwal community of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday slammed the central government for passing the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023, granting ST status to Paharis and others, terming it a “black day” as it has diluted the ST status of their community. The administration snapped the internet services … Read more

Hansal Mehta COUNTERS Omar Abdullah’s criticism on filming Maharani in J&K Assembly: “Very disrespectful, regressive and myopic” : Bollywood News

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah’s criticism of filming the web series Maharani inside the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly has sparked a heated debate, with director Hansal Mehta defending the practice. The controversy underscores India’s complex relationship with film shoots in public spaces. Hansal Mehta COUNTERS Omar Abdullah’s criticism on filming Maharani in J&K Assembly: … Read more

Omar Abdullah hits out at Election Commission for ‘delayed’ J&K elections

Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, on Wednesday said that the Election Commission of India should be ashamed and seek forgiveness from people as the Supreme Court had to intervene and issue directions for assembly elections in the Union Territory. “Unfortunately, the Supreme Court had to intervene and issue directions for assembly … Read more