Jammu and Kashmir
Kashmir Muslim Organizations Oppose Mandatory Vande Mataram Celebrations in J&K Schools
Nov 05, 2025 09:35 pm CST
Religious organizations in Kashmir have strongly opposed a government directive requiring schools across Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. The Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), a coalition of religious scholars, claims the order infringes on religious freedoms by compelling Muslim students to participate in activities that conflict with Islamic teachings. They have appealed to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to withdraw what they describe as a coercive directive.
Ongoing Encounter Between Terrorists and Security Forces in J&K's Kishtwar: Sixth Confrontation in Seven Months
Nov 05, 2025 01:43 pm CST
Security forces and terrorists are engaged in an intense gunbattle in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district as part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts. This marks the sixth encounter in the area in seven months, highlighting the region's growing security challenges from Pakistani terrorists trained in jungle warfare. Military and police forces are conducting daily operations to address the increasing terrorist presence in the once-peaceful Jammu province.
Ongoing Counter-Terrorism Operation: Security Forces Engage Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar District
Nov 05, 2025 12:35 pm CST
Security forces are engaged in an active encounter with terrorists in the Chhatru area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. The joint operation involving Jammu and Kashmir Police, Indian Army, and CRPF was launched based on specific intelligence inputs, with the White Knight Corps confirming ongoing operations in the region.
Jammu Celebrates Historic Return of 'Darbar Move' After Four-Year Suspension
Nov 03, 2025 11:57 pm CST
After a four-year hiatus, the 150-year-old tradition of 'Darbar Move' has been restored in Jammu and Kashmir by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, reviving the biannual capital shift between Jammu and Srinagar. The return of this practice, which was discontinued in 2021 following the abrogation of Article 370, marks a significant step toward regional balance and economic revitalization for Jammu's business community.
Omar Abdullah Revives Historic 'Darbar Move' Tradition in Jammu and Kashmir After Four-Year Gap
Nov 03, 2025 05:17 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah walked to the Civil Secretariat in Jammu, officially reinstating the traditional 'Darbar Move' practice after a four-year suspension. This 150-year-old seasonal government relocation system between Jammu and Srinagar was welcomed enthusiastically by local business communities who had advocated for its revival since its discontinuation in 2021.
J&K Revives Historic 150-Year-Old Darbar Move Tradition After 4-Year Hiatus
Nov 02, 2025 11:13 pm CST
After a four-year suspension, Jammu and Kashmir has officially restored the historic Darbar Move tradition, reestablishing the biannual capital shift between Srinagar and Jammu. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reinstated this 150-year-old practice to restore regional balance and economic stability, with the Civil Secretariat reopening in Jammu on November 3 as the winter capital.
Omar Abdullah Demands Restoration of Special Status in First Major Rally Since Becoming Chief Minister
Oct 31, 2025 12:05 am CST
In his first public rally since taking office as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah has renewed calls for restoration of special status under Article 370. Addressing supporters in Handwara, Abdullah instructed the National Conference's newly elected Rajya Sabha MPs to advocate strongly for this issue in parliament, marking a shift from his recent focus on statehood restoration.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah Rejects PDP's Controversial Land Rights Bill Amid Political Tensions
Oct 29, 2025 01:54 am CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has rejected the PDP's proposed land rights bill, calling it a measure that would benefit land mafia rather than legitimate residents. The bill, which sought to grant ownership rights to those living on state land for over 20 years, was defeated in the Assembly amid praise from BJP leaders who labeled it a "land jihad bill." The National Conference government plans to introduce an alternative bill for legitimate J&K occupants in the next budget session.
India Demands Pakistan End Human Rights Violations in Illegally Occupied Territories at UN Security Council
Oct 25, 2025 10:28 am CST
India's Ambassador to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, delivered a powerful address at the UNSC, condemning Pakistan's human rights abuses in illegally occupied territories and reaffirming Jammu and Kashmir's status as an integral part of India. During the 80th UN Day debate, he highlighted India's commitment to global cooperation through its philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam while acknowledging challenges facing the United Nations' effectiveness in today's world.
Jammu and Kashmir Restores Historic Darbar Move: 150-Year-Old Capital Shifting Tradition Returns
Oct 17, 2025 02:43 am CST
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has officially reinstated the 150-year-old Darbar Move tradition in Jammu and Kashmir, reviving the biannual practice of shifting the capital between Srinagar and Jammu. This historic decision reverses the 2021 suspension implemented after Article 370's abrogation and addresses economic concerns from Jammu's business community who viewed the tradition as essential for regional commerce and cultural harmony.