Article 370

November 8, 2024 4:31 PM

Ruckus in J-K assembly assembly over resolution on Article 370 restoration; BJP calls it “darkest day of democracy”

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed uproarious scenes on Friday for the third consecutive day, as tensions rose over a resolution calling for the restoration of Article 370. The conflict erupted when People's Democratic Party (PDP) MLA from Kupwara unfurled a banner advocating for Article 370’s reinstatement, sparking a sharp reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members in the House. The BJP MLAs immediately condemned the display, raising slogans and clashing with fellow legisl...

October 18, 2024 9:53 PM

J&K LG Manoj Sinha appoints NC leader Mubarak Gul as pro-tem speaker

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday appointed Mubarak Gul, a senior National Conference (NC) leader and MLA from the Eidgah constituency, as the pro-tem speaker of the newly elected Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. In a letter dated October 18, Sinha cited Section 24 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, to formalize the appointment. "The Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor, in pursuance of Section 24 of the J&K Reorganization Act, 2019, has appointed Mub...

September 9, 2024 12:04 PM

J-K: Security enhanced in Rajouri ahead of Assembly polls

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has heightened security measures in the Rajouri district ahead of the upcoming assembly polls. The district borders the Line of Control between India and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Rajouri, Randeep Kumar, said a coordinated effort involving the Jammu and Kashmir police, the Indian Army, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), is underway to ensure free and fair elections and voter safety. This includes regular pa...

September 16, 2024 6:08 PM

“Before 2014, there was a period of scams after scams”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a scathing critique of pre-2014 governance during his address to the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, characterizing it as an era of scams that had plunged the nation into despair. His speech, given in reply to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address, emphasized the transformative impact of his government's tenure since 2014. "Before 2014, there was a period of scams after scams," PM Modi said, "Our country had sunk into a pit of despair." He hi...

September 16, 2024 5:08 PM

Amit Shah takes charge as Union Home Minister for second consecutive term

Senior BJP leader Amit Shah took charge as the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation on Tuesday, marking his second consecutive term at the helm of the crucial Home Ministry. Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reposing his trust, Shah said in a post on X, "Gratitude to PM Shri @narendramodiJi for reposing trust and reassigning me the roles of Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation." "In Modi 3.0, the MHA will continue to accelerate and strengthen...