Statehood

Chennai: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reiterated his party’s firm demand for the restoration of statehood and special status, making it clear that there has been no compromise on these issues. Speaking in…

Says accountability missing, people feel betrayed Srinagar: The incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) from Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday expressed concern over the failure to fulfill promises made to the…

Delivers address at All India Speakers’ Conference in New Delhi New Delhi: The Speaker of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather Monday reiterated the call for the early restoration of statehood to Jammu and…

Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday declined to grant an urgent hearing on the petition concerning the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating that the matter is already scheduled for October 10 this year. The plea for…

Criticises ‘misuse’ of laws, denies his govt’s role in sacking of employees, assures further assistance to Kishtwar, Kathua cloudburst-hit victims Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced that the political struggle…

Srinagar: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chowdhary on Thursday expressed disappointment over the delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, saying that the people were expecting its return during the ongoing monsoon session of…

NC burying Art 370, statehood issue under roads, electricity; must apologies for failing people's mandate' Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and MLA Pulwama Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra criticized National Conference (NC) over…

Announces to launch signature campaign to garner support for statehood campaign Equates functioning of current administration to ‘tying a horse’s front legs’ and then asking it to run Says no one should aspire to become CM of Union…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir must be taken into account while considering the restoration of its statehood. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, while hearing…

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress party on Saturday launched an 11-day hunger strike in Srinagar to press for the restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory. The protest is being led by Jammu and Kashmir…