SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday asserted he will not ally with the BJP to hasten the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory, saying his party has no intention of repeating the “mistakes” committed by others in the past. The chief minister also said he is exploring the possibility […]
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Statehood for J&K to be restored ‘at an appropriate time,’ says Amit Shah; Vows resolution for Ladakh
PATNA — Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday promised restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir at “an appropriate time” and a “good resolution” of demands raised by people of the Union Territory of Ladakh. Speaking at a media conclave in Patna, he also claimed that after the abrogation of Article 370, terror-infested Jammu […]
Slashing RBA quota calculated move to disempower Kashmiris: Waheed Para
SRINAGAR — PDP MLA Waheed Para on Friday said the Jammu and Kashmir government’s decision to “slash” the RBA quota is a “calculated attempt to disempower” Kashmiris. The Pulwama legislator accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of advancing the “disempowerment agenda” and asserted that the Residents of Backward Areas (RBA) quota safeguards Kashmiri representation. “The J&K […]
BJP not sincere on J&K statehood, people pin hopes on Supreme Court: Deputy CM
JAMMU — Asserting that the BJP-led government is not sincere about restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday said people of the Union Territory are pinning their hopes on the Supreme Court, which has been delivering justice in the country for decades. Choudhary made the remarks while visiting Bhagwati […]
Ready to support NC govt in safeguarding land, jobs, resources of J&K people: Mehbooba Mufti
SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said her party will fully support the National Conference (NC) government in safeguarding the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir over land, jobs, and resources. Addressing reporters, she said that while the government awaits the restoration of statehood, it should take steps […]
PDP submits ‘Anti-Bulldozer Bill’ in J&K Assembly to safeguard interests of land occupants: Mehbooba Mufti
SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said her party has submitted the Jammu and Kashmir Land Rights and Regularisation Bill, 2025 for discussion in the forthcoming session of the Legislative Assembly. The proposed legislation, also referred to as the Anti-Bulldozer Bill, seeks to regularise land holdings of individuals, families, and […]
Dr. G.N. Itoo likely to join National Conference, expected to be fielded as Rajya Sabha Candidate
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Dr. Ghulam Nabi Itoo, the current Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK), who is set to retire later this month, is expected to join the National Conference (NC) following his retirement. According to sources, Dr. Itoo is likely to assume the role of political advisor within the party. He is also expected to […]
ECI schedules Budgam, Nagrota elections for November 11; Counting on November 14
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Election Commission of India (ECI) today announced the schedule for elections to the Budgam and Nagrota Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, along with the Bihar Assembly elections. According to the ECI, polling for the Budgam and Nagrota seats will be held on November 11, alongside voting in a few other […]
PDP appoints constituency in-charges to strengthen grassroots structure ahead of Panchayat, Local Body Polls
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a move aimed at revitalizing its grassroots structure ahead of the upcoming Panchayat and Local Body elections, the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has nominated several senior leaders as Constituency In-Charges across different districts of the Union Territory. According to an order issued by PDP General […]
Centre must stop treating J&K people like criminals, resolve issues through dialogue: Mehbooba Mufti
SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday hit out at the Centre, alleging that it is treating the people of Jammu and Kashmir as criminals. Speaking to reporters in Anantnag district, Mufti said, “People are being sacked from service and labelled as anti-national. They even brand houses as anti-national. Then these lifeless […]









