The Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against leaders and workers of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) following street protests held in Srinagar to mark the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370. The case was filed after PDP members organised rallies and demonstrations in parts of Srinagar on August...
A political divide has emerged in Jammu and Kashmir over the strategy to restore full statehood, with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) deciding not to participate in a protest planned by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the National Conference (NC) at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The decision has highlighted differing political approaches among regional...
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accused the Central Government of deliberately delaying the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory because the people elected the National Conference (NC) to form the government. His remarks have added fresh momentum to the ongoing political debate over the constitutional and administrative future of Jammu and...
A fresh political controversy has emerged within the Congress party following senior leader Shashi Tharoor’s recent visit to Jammu and Kashmir, where he met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The visit has sparked criticism from within the party itself, revealing growing differences among Congress leaders regarding engagement with the Union Territory’s administration and the broader political...
As preparations gather pace for the annual Amarnath Yatra, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has emphasized the pilgrimage’s role as a powerful symbol of communal harmony and national integration. She described the pilgrimage as an opportunity to challenge divisive narratives, promote mutual understanding, and strengthen bonds among people from different regions and...
Political debate over alcohol regulation has intensified in Jammu and Kashmir after several leaders and social groups called upon the government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to explore stricter liquor control measures inspired by the approach recently advocated in Tamil Nadu. The demand has emerged amid growing discussions around the social and economic impact...