Normal life hit as Jammu shuts against ‘anti-trade policies’

Protests held by traders, political parties

Jammu: Normal life was hit across the Jammu region on Wednesday amid a day-long strike call given by the Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries (JCCI) to protest against the alleged “directionless anti-trade policies” of the administration. The strike, which evoked widespread support from almost all opposition political parties and social groups, remained peaceful with […]

Today’s vote counting to decide fate of 2178 contestants

D-day for maiden DDC polls: Instant trends, results will be available online at http://ceojk.nic.in

Jammu: The fate of nearly 2178 candidates for the 280 District Development Council (DDC) seats in Jammu and Kashmir will be decided on Tuesday, as counting of votes will begin for the eight-phase polls held for the first time in the union territory. Interacting with the media here, the State Election Commissioner (SEC), KK Sharma […]

PC will provide an alternative of hope in J&K: Sajad Lone

Former MLA Zanaskar, PDP spokesperson Jammu join PC

Jammu, Dec 23: As his party continues to attract more and more political leaders and activists, Sajad Gani Lone on Sunday reiterated that his Peoples’ Conference would contest from all 87 seats in the upcoming elections in the state and would provide a strong alternative of hope, inclusivity and amity in the state. Welcoming the […]

BJP leader, brother killed in Kishtwar

Kishtwar: A top BJP leader and his brother were shot dead by suspected militants in Kishtwar town, Thursday evening, police said. Sources said that senior BJP leader, Anil Parihar and his brother Ajit Parihar were returning from their shop in Kishtwar when some unidentified gunmen fired at them near Tappal Gali, Veterinary Hospital Kishtwar around […]

Shah blames ‘PDP’s failure’ for BJP’s pull-out

Says PDP failed in restoring peace, ensuring development of Jammu and Ladakh

Jammu, Jun 23: Putting the onus for his party’s pull-out from the coalition government squarely on the PDP, BJP president Amit Shah today blamed the former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti-led government for failing to restore peace in the Valley and accused it of not ensuring equitable development of Jammu and Ladakh regions. During his maiden […]

Is J&K heading toward Governor’s rule?

BJP summons all ministers, party heads to Delhi

Jammu: Giving rise to speculations that the Government of India (GoI) may declare Governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP today summoned all its ministers and party top functionaries to Delhi. Sources close to BJP said that party’s national president, Amit Shah today summoned all the ministers and party top brass to Delhi for […]

5 killed in cross border shelling

Nearly 100 villages deserted as thousands flee shelling

Jammu, May 23: Five civilians were killed and nine others injured as Indian and Pakistani troops once again traded mortars and opened heavy fire on each-others positions along the International Border (IB) in Jammu, Kathua and Samba districts today. Today is the 9th day of continuous firing and shelling between two sides along the IB […]

BSF soldier, 4 civilians killed in Pak shelling in Jammu

CM slams Pakistan for violating ceasefire

Jammu: Four civilians and a BSF trooper were killed while 12 others were injured as the Pakistan Rangers rained mortars on villages and border outposts in Jammu today, official said. They said Pakistani troops targeted the areas along the International Border for the fourth day on the trot, triggering fear and panic among the border […]

PDP, BJP induct new faces into Ministry

Cabinet Reshuffle!

Jammu:  The PDP-BJP government headed by Mehbooba Mufti on Monday witnessed a reshuffle with the BJP replacing its deputy chief minister, inducting four new faces and elevating one MoS to the cabinet rank. The PDP also inducted two new faces and dropped a cabinet minister, Abdul Haq Khan. Jammu and Kashmir Assembly speaker Kavinder Gupta,  […]