The election results yet again highlight the polarised nature of the political landscape and the vast differences between the State’s regions The election results in J&K yet again highlighted the polarised nature of the political landscape of the State. While the BJP retained its two seats in the Jammu division and one in Ladakh, the … Read more
The BJP-led NDA is leading in 355 seats and Congress and its allies in 90 at 7:10pm, according to trends. In Jammu province, however, BJP has continued to maintain its grip and bagged both the parliamentary constituencies — Jammu and Udhampur. With 46.2 per cent vote share in its kitty, the BJP on Thursday emerged … Read more
Jammu & Kashmir enjoys a special autonomy under article 370 of Constitution of India. Formerly a princely state, the state has a total number of 78,50,852 voters listed on its electoral rolls. This figure comprises of 41,09,804 male voters, 37,40,709 female voters and 339 third gender electors. Going by the exit polls, of the six … Read more
The disputes and reasons for violence in Kashmir date back to 1947, right from the formation of Pakistan after India’s independence. Under the partition plan, Kashmir was free to accede to any of the two countries. Kashmir, which was then ruled by Maharaja Hari Singh, chose India and the region then saw a two-year war … Read more
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik dissolved the state assembly on Wednesday evening after rival claims to form government from former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and People’s Conference leader Sajad Lone, who is backed by the BJP. Ms Mufti said her Peoples’ Democratic Party has the support of arch-rival Omar Abdullah’s National Conference and … Read more
BJP state secretary Anil Parihar, 52, and his brother, Ajeet Parihar, 55, were killed on Thursday night when they were returning home after closing their stationary shop located outside old DC office complex. Hundreds of people from all communities paid their last respects as the mortal remains of the brothers were consigned to flames. Enraged … Read more
After eight years, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) is preparing to host 75 elected councillors in its sprawling meeting hall. The oath ceremony will take place on October 30 at General Zorawar Singh Auditorium where newly elected corporators of the BJP, Congress and Independents will be administered the oath of secrecy by the Divisional Commissioner, … Read more
The result of municipal polls of Jammu and Kashmir declared today. Elections results have decided the fate of 2,754 candidates, counting of votes took place for 79 municipalities across Jammu & Kashmir. In Jammu region, urbal local body elections were held in Doda, Kathua, Ramban, Reasi, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Udhampur and Samba. Here are Interesting things … Read more
On 16 August, 2018 the nation lost a statesman of independent India. An iconic leader on the world stage, Atal Bihari Vajpayee led India with great wisdom, foresight and love for the country. Former prime minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee was admitted to the hospital on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, urinary … Read more
Ever since BJP-PDP broke up, internet has been flooded with memes. Here are a few of them: People believe that strict action will now be taken against those stone pelters, who were earlier “favoured” by the coalition government, and more terrorists will be eliminated. Terms like “divorce” and “breakup” are being alternatively used to … Read more
BJP president Amit Shah addressed a public meeting in Jammu, days after his party withdrew support from the PDP-led government in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah was on a day-long trip to Jammu to mark the “martyrdom anniversary” of Jan Sangh founder Shyama Prasad Mookerjee. His public address assumed significance as he touched on the political … Read more
BJP on Tuesday pulled out of the coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the governor’s rule in the troubled state. Here are six reasons why BJP pulled the plug in the state: 1. Both PDP and BJP were looking for an exit to shore up credentials among respective constituencies. BJP moved pre-emptively to … Read more
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has withdrawn from the coalition it had formed with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir. The decision was announced by party general secretary Ram Madhav after BJP’s J&K lawmakers had a meeting with Amit Shah in Delhi. Chief minister Mehbooba Mufti has submitted her letter of resignation … Read more
The Dogra Swabhiman Rally of May 20, this year, has set in motion events which could culminate with the formation of pro-Jammu and pro-Dogra political party. The rally, which was organised by former Forest Minister, Choudhary Lal Singh, witnessed a colossal turnout of people from every background, all united against sustained prejudice against Jammu region. … Read more
The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet on Monday saw a major reshuffle and we have Eight Ministers took oath, seven in Cabinet rank and one as the Minister of State. Here are the 10 things you must know about the cabinet which might prove detrimental or decisive to Jammu & Kashmir’s future: PDP-BJP Government carried out … Read more
Chaos reigned across many parts of Jammu Division on Wednesday (11 April) as the Jammu High Court Bar Association (JHBA) called for a general strike in the region on Wednesday in support by various organizations : Terming its Bandh call for April 11 as ‘vital’ for Jammu’s cause, J&K High Court Bar Association Jammu on Tuesday … Read more
In a shocking revelation made by the Early Times, some members of the state BJP are responsible for settling some Rohingyas in Jammu. According to the news organisation, the youth involved in assault over media persons in a Rohingya slum belongs to the family of a BJP leader. According to their source,“Mother of the accused … Read more
The Jammu & Kashmir government on Monday sacked state finance minister Haseeb Drabu for his controversial comment “Kashmir is not a political issue” and the province is not a “conflict state”. Drabu who is an economist and has vast experience in financial domain had taken charge as the state finance minister on 4 March 2015. … Read more