Kashmir News

Amid ongoing discussions about statehood in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah opts for caution, refraining from responding to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's comments until he reviews the statement.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced the restoration of the Darbar Move tradition in Jammu and Kashmir, allowing government offices to shift between Srinagar and Jammu as per historical practice, which was scrapped by the L-G administration in 2021.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasises a commitment to dismantle the terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir during a high-level security meeting, pledging full support for security forces to ensure peace and revive tourism in the region.

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah emphasises the importance of prioritising the people over territorial claims. His remarks come after the detention of Sonam Wangchuk and a tragic toll of lives lost during the recent unrest over demand for statehood for Ladakh.

Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah argues that the region's statehood restoration is jeopardised by the BJP's electoral defeat. He emphasises that statehood should not hinge on party victories, urging for a fair process that respects democratic values and constitutional integrity.

Mehbooba Mufti, former CM of Jammu and Kashmir, appeals to Home Minister Amit Shah to view the case of jailed separatist Yasin Malik through a humanitarian lens, acknowledging his shift from violence to political engagement despite their ideological differences.

Mehraj Malik, the AAP MLA from Doda, has become the first sitting legislator to be detained under the Public Safety Act. Accused of disturbing public order, his arrest has sparked significant political backlash in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticises the use of an Ashoka emblem on an inauguration plaque, calling for respect towards religious sentiments and questioning its appropriateness at sacred sites.

The Bills to be introduced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah today seek to provide a legal framework for the removal of the PM or a Union Minister and the CM or a Minister in States and Union Territories who is arrested or detained in custody on account of serious criminal charges.

The Supreme Court is poised to hear a crucial plea seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. The petitioners argue that ongoing delays undermine federalism and democratic governance in the region, emphasising the need for timely action from the Centre.