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 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
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
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
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
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
Home Minister Rajnath Singh was here in Jammu & Kashmir for a 4-day trip beginning from September 9. Highlights of the visit are: -The Home Minister said that solution to Kashmir problem is possible only through five Cs -Compassion, Communication, Coexistence, Confidence building and Consistency. -Discussing the plight of the PoJK Refugees, he said that … Read more
Home Minister Rajnath is back in J&K for talking peace. He was here almost a year ago also. Some of the things are still the same, while are others are not. Here is a look at them: Last year, he was here for an All Party Meet, while this time there is not such formal … Read more
Written By Dr. Kuldeep Singh Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Parliament has criticized the Narendra Modi government over its surprise move to demonetize 500 and 1,000 currency notes. In uncharacteristically strong words, the mild-mannered Singh called demonetization “organised loot and legalized plunder,” adding that it was a “monumental management failure.” Dismissing the government’s defense that … Read more
M Venkaiah Naidu, the candidate of the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, will going to be India’s 13th Vice-president. In final vote count, Naidu received 516 votes out of 760 valid votes, while opposition candidate Gopal Krishna Gandhi got the support of 244 parliamentarians. The result even exceeded the BJP’s own expectation as according to … Read more
Collection of Statistics (Amendment) Bill, 2017 received parliamentary approval after it was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 26 July 2017. The bill seeks to amend the collection of statistics Bill, 2008 and empower the center to collect statistical data from Jammu and Kashmir. The collection of statistics Act, 2008 facilitated the collection of statistics … Read more
Notwithstanding the claims of present BJP-PDP led Government to improve the power supply in the state, internet users in Jammu are signing an Online petition through change.org to have electricity which will be sent to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to prevail upon the state government to help people in Jammu and Kashmir. “The current … Read more