SRINAGAR — National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah Wednesday said the results of the Assembly elections prove that the majority of the people in Jammu and Kashmir have not endorsed the Centre’s decision of revocation of the special status of the erstwhile state. “Clearly, it (mandate) was not in favour of that decision. Had it […]
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“Omar Abdullah will be the weakest Chief Minister”: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi
NEW DELHI — All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi stated on Wednesday that National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah would be the weakest Chief Minister in Indian history. After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) failed to secure a single seat in Kashmir, Owaisi remarked that the people of Kashmir had expressed their anger […]
LG Manoj Sinha pays homage to TA Soldier who lost life in Anantnag
SRINAGAR — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid wreath and paid homage to Rfn Hilal Ahmad Bhat, who laid down his life in the line of duty for the Nation. “I salute the supreme sacrifice of our Army braveheart Rfn Hilal Ahmad Bhat. His valour and sacrifice will never be forgotten. The entire nation stands firmly […]
J&K poll results: Over 76% of 873 candidates lose deposit, highest of PDP
SRINAGAR — Over 71 per cent candidates of the PDP forfeited their deposits as the regional outfit was decimated at the hustings on Tuesday with only three candidates making it to the maiden assembly of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. Out of 873 candidates who ran for the 90 assembly seats, 666 candidates — 76.28 […]
NC legislature party to meet on Thursday to elect leader in J&K Assembly
SRINAGAR — The legislature party of the National Conference will meet on Thursday to elect their leader in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly as party president Farooq Abdullah maintained that his son Omar Abdullah will be the first chief minister of the Union Territory. The NC on Tuesday emerged as the single largest party with […]
BJP has achieved remarkable victory in J&K with highest vote share: Ravinder Raina
JAMMU — After the BJP won 29 seats in J&K, the party’s J&K Chief Ravinder Raina on Wednesday called it the best performance so far. Talking to IANS, Ravinder Raina said, “The BJP has achieved a remarkable victory in J&K, marking its best performance in the region so far. With the win of 29 legislators […]
Central govt tried to weaken us but the people responded: Zamir Abdullah
SRINAGAR — Zamir Abdullah, son of Omar Abdullah, criticised the Union government on Wednesday, accusing it of attempting to “weaken” the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) and the Abdullah family to exert pressure on the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “This is everyone’s happiness, the happiness of Jammu and Kashmir. The Central government tried […]
Resolution demanding restoration of J&K statehood will be passed in first cabinet meeting: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the NC-Congress government will pass a resolution demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood in its first cabinet meeting. “After the formation of the government, I hope in the first cabinet meeting, the cabinet will pass a resolution impressing upon the Centre to […]
Congress will introspect party’s performance in Jammu region: Tariq Hameed Karra
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday said the party would introspect its dismal performance in the assembly polls in the Jammu region. He also alleged that there were some lapses on part of the administration or some deliberate attempts in the run up to the polls. “We are very […]
BJP will continue to act as watchman of J&K, says Tarun Chugh, calls result ‘historic’
NEW DELHI — BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Wednesday expressed satisfaction as the party surpassed its previous record by securing 29 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, pledging that the BJP would continue to act as a “watchman” and “protector” of the Union Territory. The National Conference (NC) and Congress alliance […]








