Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday threw a challenge at Opposition parties, especially the Congress to bring back Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. He alleged that for the sake of power, the opposition had built the wall of 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a public rally in Udhampur, […]
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Review petitions filed in SC on Article 370 verdict
Petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a review of its judgement, which upheld the validity of the Union government’s 2019 decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution, which conferred the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Doctor Hussain, president of the J&K People’s Movement and Muzzafar […]
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“Disappointed but not disheartened”: Omar Abdullah on SC’s decision to uphold abrogation of Article 370
National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah, reacting to the Supreme Court’s verdict on Article 370 of the Constitution, said in a social media post that he is disappointed with the decision but he has not lost hope and the struggle will continue. “Disappointed but not disheartened. The struggle will continue. It took the […]
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SC upholds abrogation of Article 370, says Assembly polls must be held by September 2024
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Union Government’s decision to abrogate Article 370 of the constitution which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and said that every decision taken by the Centre on behalf of a State can’t be subject to a legal challenge. A five-judge Constitution bench […]
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Article 370: SC seeks affidavit from NC leader Akbar Lone on his allegiance to Indian Constitution and J&K integral part of India
The Supreme Court on Monday asked National Conference leader Mohammad Akbar Lone, one of the petitioners challenging the abrogation of Article 370, to file an affidavit on his allegiance to the Indian Constitution and that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY […]
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“Hopeful of getting justice,” says Omar Abdullah as SC begins hearing pleas against Article 370 abrogation
As a five-judge Constitution bench of Supreme Court began hearing a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said that he is “hopeful of getting justice.” “We are hopeful of getting justice. We are here on behalf of the people of J&K with the hope that […]
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Article 370, 35A should be discussed to solve J-K issues: Congress’ Manishankar Aiyar
Congress leader Manishankar Ayiar, speaking on Jammu and Kashmir, has said that the problems of the state can only be solved if there is a discussion on Article 370 and 35A. While speaking to ANI on Saturday, Congress leader Manishankar Aiyar said, “The final conclusion is that the problems exist in Jammu and Kashmir. To bring a solution we have to […]
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J-K emerges as powerhouse of prosperity in 3 years of Article 370 abrogation
Jammu and Kashmir’s new industrial policy has proven itself to be a turning point in the history of the Himalayan region as it launched a “golden period” for industrial development in the Union territory with an outlay of Rs 28,400 crore. It has been noted that several conglomerates across the country have […]
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Article 370 was temporary provision that was put to rest, says S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday called out the politics that was played out following the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and explained how the facts were slanted and things were played up to shape a particular narrative. Jaishankar made these remarks during a book reading […]
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SC agrees to list plea challenging Article 370 abrogation after Dussehra break
The Supreme Court on Friday said that it will list the matter– challenging the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories– for hearing after the Dussehra break. “We will certainly list it,” said a bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) […]
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J-K attracting lots of foreign investments post Article 370 abrogation
After witnessing decades of violence, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed tremendous changes in economic activities after the abrogation of Article 370. After Article 370 was repealed, Jammu and Kashmir became subject to 890 central laws, while 250 unfair state legislation were eliminated. Additional 130 state legislation have undergone changes. The elimination of certain […]
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Kashmiri youth upbeat about bright career prospects after abrogation of Article 370
The youths in Jammu and Kashmir have been finding new career prospects be it new employment opportunities or starting new business ventures after the abrogation of Article 370. This has become possible due to a fast-changing scenario after the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A) in 2019. The government has been working […]
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J-K on progressive path as ground situation changed after abrogation of Article 370
A lot has changed in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 and 35(A) on August 5, 2019, and experts believe much more are lined up to make the region progressive. It’s three years now and the Union Territory has seen overall development like speedy construction of highways, improvement of the healthcare […]
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Selection of 11,324 govt posts completed in J-K since Article 370 abrogation
The Centre on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that selection of a total of 11,324 gazetted, non-gazetted and class-IV posts have been completed in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 and 35-A from the erstwhile state in August 2019. Union Minister of State for Home […]
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PM Modi made Kashmir ‘crown of India’ after revoking Article 370, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi made Kashmir the “crown of India” after revoking Article 370. Addressing an election rally in Jakhania, Ghazipur, Shah said, “Akhilesh Yadav said that there’ll be a bloodbath if Article 370 is revoked… We revoked it, nobody even pelted a pebble, […]