Month: October 2024

Challenges Ahead for National Conference: Can They Deliver on Their Promises?

The recent assembly election results in Jammu and Kashmir have brought the National Conference (NC) back to power, securing a significant majority in the Kashmir region. With 42 seats, alongside its alliance partner Congress, which won 6 seats, NC has…

New J&K govt must not be rigid in dealings with Centre: Tarigami

Srinagar: CPI (M) leader M Y Tarigami has said the new government in Jammu and Kashmir must not be rigid in its dealings with the BJP-led Centre, but should do whatever is possible to convey the demands of the people…

UN inquiry accuses Israel of crime against humanity of extermination in Gaza

The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry has accused Israel of carrying out a “concerted policy to destroy Gaza’s healthcare system” during its ongoing war with Hamas since October 7, 2023. In a statement issued by former UN High…

CEO submits list of newly elected MLAs to LG

SRINAGAR: Pandurang K. Pole, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) J&K accompanied by Pramod Kumar Sharma, Principal Secretary, Election Commission of India; Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, Special Secretary and Anil Salgotra, Joint CEO in Chief Electoral Office, J&K met the Lieutenant Governor Manoj…

NC attains majority numbers for Govt formation without pre-poll alliance partners

Srinagar: The National Conference (NC), which emerged as the single-largest party in the recent Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections by securing 42 seats in the 90-member House, has bolstered its position after receiving the backing of four Independent legislators. With…