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‘Centre Punishing Our People’: Jammu Resident
23 Nov 2020
The BJP-led central government stripped Jammu and Kashmir of its special status on August 5, 2019, and split the state into two Union Territories.
Anees Zargar
Omar, Mehbooba Hit Back at Amit Shah for Calling PAGD a ‘Gang’
17 Nov 2020
In separate tweets, the former J&K chief ministers said the Home Minister seemed rattled by the Alliance’s decision to fight DDC polls, asking him to talk about unemployment and inflation instead…
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Over a Year after Article 370 Abrogation, Jammu Youth Vexed with Centre
17 Nov 2020
Over a year after the abrogation of Article 370 and division of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, the people of Jammu, who earlier celebrated the move, are now feeling deceived by the BJP…
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Contempt of Court Plea: Won’t Retract Tweets, Won’t Apologise, Says Comedian Kunal Kamra
13 Nov 2020
The stand-up comedian said petitions on electoral bonds’ legality, abrogation of Article 370 “deserved more attention”.
Anees Zargar
Kashmir: DivCom Directs Authorities to be Mindful of Conduct while Dealing with Public Representatives
13 Nov 2020
The directive comes after members of the BJP accused the police and district authorities in Kulgam district of apathy. Three of the party’s workers, including a youth leader, were killed by suspected…
PTI
J&K: Gupkar Alliance Parties Clinch Seat-Sharing for DDC Polls, NC to Contest 21 in Valley
12 Nov 2020
The PDP, led by Mehbooba Mufti, will contest four, while Sajad Lone-led People's Conference will field candidates in two seats.
PTI
J&K Political Parties Under Gupkar Alliance to Unitedly Fight DDC Elections
07 Nov 2020
Elections to District Development Councils and vacant posts of sarpanch and panch will be held in eight phases from December 1 to December 24.
Anees Zargar, Sagrika Kissu
Fear and Loathing in Jammu and Kashmir as Govt Brings New Land laws
07 Nov 2020
The fears over demographic change and being dispossessed exist among people in both Jammu and Kashmir even as the former is a nearly Hindu-dominated region.
Sagrika Kissu
J&K: Demand for Restoration of Statehood Gains Strength with New Political Alliance in Kargil
02 Nov 2020
Similar to Kashmir and Leh, a new alliance seeking restoration of full statehood and Article 370 has emerged in Kargil district in the UT of Ladakh.
Saqib Khan
How Amended Land Laws Undo Historic Reforms in J&K
02 Nov 2020
The Centre’s sweeping changes to land laws in the erstwhile state continue the current regime’s agenda of divesting locals of rights.