Kashmir

September 25, 2024 8:27 AM

Voting for 2nd phase of Assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir begins

Voting for the second phase of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir began on Wednesday morning. Over 25 lakh eligible voters will seal the fate of 239 candidates across 26 constituencies in six districts of the Union Territory. Among the prominent candidates are former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah from both Budgam and Ganderbal seats, Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina from Nowshera assembly seat and Pradesh Congress Committ...

August 8, 2024 6:07 PM

Centre may restore J&K statehood and hold elections by October: Ramdas Athawale

Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale indicated on Thursday that the central government might restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir before October and conduct legislative assembly elections within the same timeframe. Speaking at a press conference in Srinagar, Athawale highlighted that while the Supreme Court had directed the Election Commission to hold elections by September 30, he anticipated the polls would take place later, coinciding with elections in Maharas...

September 16, 2024 6:16 PM

Ladakh: Multi-faith leaders perform yoga in unison in Leh on World Yoga Day

On the 10th UN International Day of Yoga, multi-faith leaders gathered in Leh, Ladakh, to participate in a unified yoga session organized by the Indian Minorities Foundation. The event showcased India's cultural diversity and the universal appeal of yoga. Religious leaders from various faiths praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in promoting yoga globally. Bhikku Sanghsena, leader of the Maha Bodhi International Meditation Centre, commended Modi's initiative, saying, "It is thro...

September 16, 2024 6:10 PM

Reasi terror attack: JK police releases sketch of terrorist, announces Rs 20 lakh reward for information

Jammu and Kashmir police has released a sketch of one of the terrorists involved in the attack on a bus in Reasi and announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for any fruitful information about him. At least 10 people were killed and 42 others were injured on June 9 when the terrorist attacked the bus, carrying pilgrims, which plunged into a gorge following the attack. The sketch has been prepared on the disclosure and description of eyewitnesses, the police said in a release on Tuesday. The police als...

September 16, 2024 6:37 PM

J-K: Search operation underway in Reasi after terror attack

A massive search operation is currently underway in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir following a horrific terror attack on Sunday evening that left at least 10 pilgrims dead and 33 others injured. The Indian Army, supported by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and drones, is combing through dense forest areas in and around the incident site. The tragic incident unfolded around 6:10 pm when terrorists ambushed a bus carrying pilgrims from the Shiv Khori shrine to Katra. The attack ...

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, ...

April 9, 2024 8:48 AM

Saudi Arabia echoes India’s stance on Kashmir in joint statement with Pakistan

Saudi Arabia appears to have supported India's stance on Jammu and Kashmir in a joint statement with Pakistan. It urged India and Pakistan to resolve their "outstanding issues" bilaterally. The two nations issued a joint statement after the meeting between Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The joint statement reads, "The two sides stressed the importance of dialogue between Pakistan and India to resolve the outstanding issues be...