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Govt committed to restoring J&K statehood, says LG Manoj Sinha
Addressing inaugural session of assembly’s budget session, Sinha said the budget represents a new era of participatory governance ensuring that aspirations of the common people remain at the heart of policy-making.
Updated on Mar 03, 2025 03:54 PM IST
Asian News International
UT model flawed: NC MLA on need for LG’s nod for money bill
Zadibal MLA Tanvir Sadiq seeks restoration of statehood in Jammu and Kashmir while terming the union territory model “flawed” as he was asked by the assembly secretariat to get approval from lieutenant governor before introducing a bill against drug abuse in the assembly
Published on Mar 03, 2025 08:20 AM IST
Ashiq Hussain, Srinagar
Jammu: Omar chairs meet of alliance partners as budget session begins today
The process to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir has been delayed at the end of the central government, say Congress leader GA Mir and CPM leader MY Tarigami
Published on Mar 03, 2025 07:18 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Jammu
People want statehood, says Congress’ J&K chief
Karra says that during the party’s ongoing campaign — Humari Riyasat, Humara Haq — in several districts of Jammu province, there has been a massive response of the people and statehood remains the core issue for all.
Published on Feb 21, 2025 07:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
100 days of Omar’s govt: For NC it’s good start, Oppn points to ‘unkept’ promises
While the NC says that significant works have been done in first three months providing a “good start” to the CM, Opposition leaders accuse the government of not doing anything to fulfil its poll guarantees
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 06:20 AM IST
Mir Ehsan, Srinagar
Statehood, special status restoration: Srinagar MP Mehdi’s ‘divergent’ stance ruffles NC bosses’ feathers
Many say his protest over reservation and stance against party leadership for their approach towards New Delhi over statehood and Article 370 restoration has given the Opposition an opening
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 05:32 AM IST
Ashiq Hussain
NC pays tributes to party founder Sheikh Abdullah on birth anniversary
As the elected government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday observed the birth anniversary of National Conference founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, chief minister Omar Abdullah said that they will again raise the issue of J&K’s statehood with the Prime Minister and the Home minister.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 07:12 AM IST
Ashiq Hussain, Srinagar
Centre suggests 95% job quota for Ladakhis to key committee
The panel members said that the meeting was “productive”, and the government has also agreed on providing one-third reservation for women in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 07:18 AM IST
Centre deliberately delaying full statehood: J&KPCC chief Karra
Right from Parliament to Supreme Court and in public meetings during elections, the Prime Minister and home minister reiterated the promise of restoration of statehood but deliberately denying it without any reason, said Karra
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 06:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Cong stand very clear on Article 370, only statehood has to be taken back; JKPCC chief Karra
Fielding media queries on the sidelines of a party function to mark 135th birth anniversary of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru here, Karra said, “I would not like to go into minute details but as far as Congress is concerned, the CWC resolution passed in August 6, 2019, is very clear and self-explanatory”
Updated on Nov 15, 2024 08:34 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
J&K Congress pays tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh, slams BJP over statehood, terrorism
Congress senior leaders questioned the BJP and Centre for the delay in the announcement of statehood despite repeated commitments and advertisements in the media
Updated on Oct 27, 2024 05:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
NC’s Mubarak Gul takes oath as pro tem speaker of J&K assembly
Mubarak Gul, who won the Eidgah assembly seat in Srinagar for the sixth time in the recent assembly polls, was appointed the pro tem speaker on Friday
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 09:34 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Political tussle in J&K on ‘resolution’ to restore statehood in cabinet meet
The NC manifesto had promised that the J&K assembly will pass a resolution against the Centre’s August 5, 2019 decision to strip the region of its statehood
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 06:04 AM IST
Mir Ehsan, Srinagar
Jammu and Kashmir does not need a toothless CM: Statehood petitioner
Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, who filed a petition in the SC, said statehood was the right of people of Jammu and Kashmir as representatives should be able to make laws and work for their people after elections
Published on Oct 18, 2024 10:59 AM IST
Ashiq Hussain, Srinagar
Omar Abdullah-led cabinet passes resolution for J&K statehood in first meeting
People's Conference chief Sajad Lone and PDP's Waheed Para called Omar Abdullah's statehood resolution a setback for failing to address Article 370 restoration.
Updated on Oct 18, 2024 11:20 AM IST
Omar takes oath as CM, Cong sits out of govt
Omar Abdullah was sworn in as Jammu & Kashmir's first chief minister since its 2019 status change, while Congress opted out of the cabinet over portfolio disputes.
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 05:54 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
‘How will India shine if…’: Farooq Abdullah on Jammu and Kashmir statehood
Farooq Abdullah said that his party members will meet LG on Saturday to present a letter of support for government formation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Published on Oct 11, 2024 07:10 PM IST
J&K statehood push on Day 1, says Omar
Abdullah also said that a legislative party meeting of the NC will be held on Thursday followed by talks with allies
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Ashiq Hussain
NC legislators to meet on Thursday before allies pick 1st J&K CM since 2018
NC leader Omar Abdullah underlined he would like the process to be concluded as soon as possible since the region has been without an elected government since 2018
Published on Oct 09, 2024 12:09 PM IST
Engineer Rashid, Omar Abdullah spar over J&K’s statehood push
Results for the J&K assembly elections, which ended on October 1 after three phases, will be announced
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 07:06 AM IST
Ashiq Hussain, Srinagar
Evening briefing: Rahul Gandhi slams BJP over J&K's UT status; & more
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on Sep 25, 2024 06:19 PM IST
Rahul says would fight in Parliament, take to streets to restore J&K statehood
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the statehood was snatched because the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wanted to run the region through the LG and outsiders.
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 06:31 PM IST
BJP will sweep J&K polls: Defence minister Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh claims BJP will win in Jammu and Kashmir, promising statehood post-elections and dismissing Article 370 restoration claims.
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 09:24 PM IST
HT Correspondents, Jammu
Our priority is to restore statehood: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who reached Jammu to campaign for Congress candidates in the assembly elections, accused the BJP of diverting attention from their failure to address the real issues plaguing J&K
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 08:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
24 seats and over 2.3mn voters: Stage set for J&K polls Phase 1
Jammu & Kashmir will kick off its first assembly elections in a decade on Wednesday as 2.3 mn voters across 24 of its 90 constituencies will cast their votes.
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP for snatching J&K’s statehood, pledge to restore it
Highlights the importance of raising the issues and pain of the people, rakes up ‘blood’ connection with J&K in emotional speech
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 05:14 AM IST
Ashiq Hussain, Jammu/anantnag
Rahul attacks BJP for snatching J&K statehood, reiterates pledge to restore it
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi blamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for spiraling unemployment in the country, especially in poll-bound Jammu and Kashmir
Published on Sep 04, 2024 02:47 PM IST
Disquiet in BJP unit on J&K polls’ candidate list
The BJP on Monday issued and then quickly withdrew a list of 44 candidates for the J&K assembly elections amid rumblings of discontent.
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 06:01 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
New districts for Ladakh: Local bodies hail move, but say demand for statehood remains
The Leh Apex Body (LAB), one of the two organisations spearheading an agitation in support of statehood, said with a total of seven districts, it should now get easier to grant statehood status for the region.
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 06:48 AM IST
Ashiq Hussain, Srinagar
Why Congress chief Kharge did not have Wazwan in Srinagar? Rahul Gandhi replies
Rahul Gandhi said an alliance for the Jammu and Kashmir elections will be formed while maintaining the respect and dignity of Congress workers.
Updated on Aug 22, 2024 03:44 PM IST