J&K

December 30, 2024 3:33 PM

2024 in J&K: Year of peaceful people-participative elections, better security situation

Year 2024 has been both significant and epochal in Jammu and Kashmir as it witnessed Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly elections for the first time after 10 years. Both these elections were peaceful and largely people participative. People chose their representatives for the country’s Lok Sabha and the union territory’s Legislative Assembly in a peaceful, free and fearless atmosphere. Undoubtedly, the credit for the peaceful and fair conduct of these polls must go to the Election Commissi...

November 26, 2024 1:32 PM

J&K celebrates Constitution Day for the first time since 1950

Jammu and Kashmir is celebrating the ‘Samvidhan Diwas’ on Tuesday for the first time since 1950 when the country’s Constitution was adopted by Parliament. Lt Governor Manoj Sinha will lead the Constitution Day celebrations in Jammu and Kashmir. The main event will feature a Preamble reading ceremony at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. Similar ceremonies will be held across Jammu and Kashmir in government offices, PSUs, educational institutions, and ...

October 16, 2024 1:37 PM

Omar Abdullah takes oath as J&K CM

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, becoming the Union Territory's first elected head of government since its reorganization. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, with J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administering the oath of office. L-G Manoj Saxena and J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office to Abdullah and his ...

October 16, 2024 9:29 AM

Omar Abdullah to take oath as J&K Chief Minister today

Omar Abdullah, Vice President of the Jammu Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir today in Srinagar. The ceremony will take place at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), where Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will administer the oath of office to Abdullah and his council of ministers. Security measures have been strengthened outside Abdullah's residence ahead of the ceremony. This will be the first elected governmen...

August 16, 2024 10:45 AM

ECI to announce schedule for Assembly elections today

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to announce the schedule for upcoming assembly elections today at around 3 pm. Elections are due in Haryana and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, with Maharashtra's elections scheduled for later this year. According to sources cited by ANI, the electoral schedule for Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir will likely be revealed today. The announcement will detail key dates for the filing of nominations, polling days, and result declarations. O...

May 13, 2024 3:33 PM

“PoJK was, is and always will be part of India”: EAM Jaishankar amid ongoing protests in Muzaffarabad

Amid the intensified protest against the Pakistan government in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday reiterated India's stand on merging the illegally occupied region and said that "one day we will end the illegal occupation of the POK and the POK will join with India." "These days, a lot of things are going on at the POK. You must have seen some incidents happening there. Now, Modi government, we are very clear on this. Parliament's resolution, ...