SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the hybrid model of governance in the Union territory is not to anyone’s advantage and the systems work better when there is single centre of command. “Obviously, dual centres of power are not to anyone’s advantage. If dual centres were effective tools of […]
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National Conference running visionless, directionless government in J&K: BJP
JAMMU — The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit on Wednesday hit out at the National Conference for running a “visionless and directionless government” in the Union Territory, accusing it of failing to address critical public issues such as water, electricity and jobs shortages, tourism, and key development projects. The saffron party expressed confidence in its […]
NC govt has failed on every front & existed only on paper: BJP leader Altaf Thakur
SRINAGAR — The BJP on Wednesday alleged Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led government has “failed on every front” and existed only on paper. “It has almost been three months that the NC government has been in power, but they have failed on every front. They have failed to keep their guarantees which they […]
Hope 2025 will not be as eventful for me as 2024: CM Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday hoped that 2025 will not be as eventful for him as the year gone by. “2024 has been one hell of a year, when it was good it was amazing & when it was bad it really sucked. 2025 please go easier on my […]
NC flags excluding Sheikh Abdullah’s birth anniversary, July 13 from holiday list
SRINAGAR — The ruling National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir has expressed disappointment over the lieutenant governor’s decision to not include days commemorating 1931 martyrs and party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in the list of holidays. “Today’s list of holidays and the decision reflects the BJP’s disregard for Kashmir’s history and democratic struggle,” National Conference […]
Umer Jaan criticizes Waheed Para and Iltija Mufti over neglect of local issues amid Gupkar protests
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Congress District President Pulwama, Umer Jaan, has sharply criticized MLA Pulwama, Waheed ur Rehman Para, and PDP leader Iltija Mufti for neglecting the pressing issues of their respective constituencies while participating in protests over the reservation policy at Gupkar, Srinagar. Jaan urged Waheed Para to prioritize resolving the local grievances of Pulwama […]
Amit Shah doesn’t deserve to continue as home minister: Ghulam Ahmad Mir
SRINAGAR — The Congress on Tuesday said Amit Shah does not deserve to continue as the home minister of the country and should either resign or be sacked for his “hatred” towards the Constitution and its chief architect Bhimrao Ambedkar. “The whole country, the Congress party and the INDI alliance are together demanding that Amit […]
NC MLA hits out at party MP for taking part in protests against reservation policy
SRINAGAR — In a sign of unease in the National Conference after its MP Aga Ruhullah joined a protest against the reservation policy, NC legislator Salman Sagar on Tuesday said he has hurt the party’s interests by providing a platform to its “enemies”. “What he (Aga Ruhullah) did was wrong. In my opinion, it should […]
Election Commission issues Revised Revision Schedule for Panchayat Electoral Roll 2025
JAMMU (KIMS) — The State Election Commission, J&K, today issued the Revised Revision Schedule regarding updation of Panchayat Electoral Roll-2025. According to the revised dates issued by the State Election Commissioner, B R Sharma in this regard, punching of forms for filing of claims and objections will be done on 26.12.2024 (Thursday), disposal of claims […]
NC dismisses as ‘unfounded’ Mehbooba Mufti’s claims of ration card cancellations
SRINAGAR — The National Conference on Saturday dismissed Mehbooba Mufti’s claims that ration cards of thousands of people below the poverty line were cancelled as “unfounded” and a “desperate ploy” to stay in the spotlight. In a statement, the party’s chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq said such “baseless accusations” had no place in the realm of […]








