Statehood

‘If Jammu Seeks Statehood, Pir Panjal and Chenab Valley Also Deserve Separate Status’ Rajouri: Independent MLA from Thanamandi constituency in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffar Iqbal Khan, on Saturday, said that the people…

Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chowdary on Thursday once again reminded New Delhi of its commitment to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and urged the Centre to fulfil the promise without further delay. Talking to reporters…

Terms ‘G-Ram-Ji Bill’ anti-federal; defends Rahul Gandhi; says ready to tackle snowfall Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said he has consistently acknowledged and given credit to the Centre wherever it has acted fairly…

New Delhi: Ladakh Member of Parliament Muhammad Haneefa Jan on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and submitted a detailed memorandum raising what he described as urgent political, administrative and developmental concerns affecting…

PDP MLA Parra, NC spokesman enter into verbal brawl Srinagar: A fresh political row erupted on Sunday after Leader of Opposition (LOP) in Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma challenged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to “swear on the holy…

Says PDP-BJP bonhomie still intact; Asks people not to install smart meters if they don't want 200 free units Vows university, cricket academy for Budgam; Vande Mataram programmes in schools not our decision Won’t force anyone to…

Calls Kashmir as Crown of India; Says statehood restoration reflects shared hope of PM, nation Srinagar: Stressing that the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir must come through a stable and peaceful process ensuring long-term…

Says Article 370, 35-A will never return Alleges if UT setup allows elected govt to do corruption, what is stopping it from delivering good governance Srinagar: Leader of the Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly…

Says post-Pahalgam situation would have never occurred under his govt’s control on security Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday questioned the delay in restoring statehood, saying the situation witnessed after the Pahalgam…

Says Oct 31 marks birth of new J&K that ended fear, terrorism, separatism Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said there has been unnecessary speculation on the issue of statehood restoration to Jammu and Kashmir…