Union territory

Omar Abdullah poised to become J&K’s first CM post-UT status

SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah is set to become the first Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after its reorganization into a Union Territory. Abdullah, who contested from both Budgam and Ganderbal, secured significant victories in both constituencies, defeating his closest rivals by large margins.   In Ganderbal, a traditional NC stronghold, […]

Ladakh to get five new districts, announces Amit Shah

LEH, LADAKH: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Monday announced that the central administration will establish five additional districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The newly formed districts include Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang. Currently, Ladakh comprises two districts, Leh and Kargil. With this development, the Union Territory will now have a total […]

J&K LG Manoj Sinha leads massive Tiranga Rally in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday remarked that the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative in the Union Territory has “evolved into a grassroots movement,” with people across the region, from various walks of life, “embracing the concept and infusing it with their enthusiasm and backing.” During his address, Sinha encouraged citizens to […]

High level ECI delegation visits J&K today for poll review

SRINAGAR: A senior delegation of the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, is arriving in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday to assess preparations for the Assembly elections in the Union Territory. Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu will join the CEC during the trip. According […]

ECI schedules three-day J&K trip for election preparation

SRINAGAR: The Election Commission of India is visiting Jammu and Kashmir next week to evaluate election arrangements. This visit is interpreted as a signal that the Assembly elections in the Union Territory of J&K will likely occur before the Supreme Court’s September 30 deadline. The entire commission, led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, will […]

Jackie Shroff Returns to Kashmir After Three Decades for Film Shoot: A Candid Chat with Aarti Tikoo

Kashmir has long been a favorite location for Bollywood, but for the past three decades, filming there has been challenging due to regional tensions. Following the abrogation of Article 370, normalcy has begun to return to Kashmir. In a candid conversation with Aarti Tikoo, Editor-in-Chief of The New Indian, actor Jackie Shroff discusses life in […]

JKNC’s Kargil unit resigns over INDIA bloc’s Ladakh selection

SRINAGAR: The entire Kargil unit of the National Conference resigned in Ladakh due to the selection of the INDIA block candidate in the region. They submitted their resignations to party chief Farooq Abdullah, reportedly under pressure from the party’s top leadership to support Congress candidate Tsering Namgyal. The mass resignation followed Farooq Abdullah’s warning to […]

J&K’s LG Sinha urges vigilance against narco-terrorism, psychological

16th BRTC Attestation cum Passing out Parade held at STC Sheeri

‘Kashmir Whisperers’ undoing gains made after Article 370 repeal

Self-appointed gatekeepers of India's Kashmir policy are one of the biggest threats to peace and stability in the region