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Fear of cross-voting by independent MLAs derailed final push for unity between NC and Congress

Srinagar: Last-ditch efforts to bring alliance partners-the National Conference (NC) and Congress-together for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls have failed due to disagreements over...

BJP can’t win even a single seat without horse trading: CM Omar

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party cannot even win a single Rajya Sabha seat without horse trading...

Congress says it was leadership was ‘assured’ of ‘safe’ seat

Srinagar: Senior Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Monday claimed that the National Conference leadership had assured the Congress leadership that it would be...

All our candidates will emerge victorious in Rajya Sabha polls: NC’s Mubarak Gul

Srinagar: National Conference senior leader and MLA Eidgah, Mubarak Gul on Monday exuded confidence that all the party candidates will emerge victorious in the...

After Congress refusal, National Conference likely to nominate Imran Dar for 4th seat

*Rajya Sabha elections*Srinagar: With the Congress opting not to contest the ‘risky’ seat, the National Conference (NC) is likely to nominate its spokesperson, Imran...

BJP candidates submit nomination papers for Rajya Sabha polls

        Srinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) state President Sat Sharma, along with two other candidates-Dr. Ali Muhammad Mir and Rakesh Mahajan-submitted their nomination papers...

“Sheikh Abdullah was imposed as CM on Congress MLAs in 1975”: LoP Sunil Sharma

  Srinagar: Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Monday described the Congress party as a "puppet" of the National Conference (NC), claiming that Sheikh...

Nomination process begins for Budgam, Nagrota assembly by-elections

Srinagar: The nomination process for Budgam and Nagrota assembly segments began on Monday with the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issuing two...

Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawks if Moscow doesn’t settle war soon

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE:  President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Russia that he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles if Moscow doesn't settle its...

Congress declines ‘risky’ Rajya Sabha seat offered by NC

Srinagar: After a four-and-a-half-hour marathon meeting, the Jammu & Kashmir Congress unit announced on Sunday that it will not contest the "risky" Rajya Sabha...

No Escape from Justice: Economic Offender Arrested After 4-Year Manhunt

The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has successfully executed a long-pending warrant against Khalid Sahani, son of Farooq Sahani, resident of...

Amid stalemate over RS slots, Congress to hold crucial meeting today

Srinagar: Amid the ongoing stalemate between the National Conference and the Congress over Rajya Sabha seat allocations, the Congress has convened a crucial meeting...

Can friendship keep you young? Scientists say your social life might slow ageing

By James Goodwin, Loughborough University   LOUGHBOROUGH (UK): (Oct 12) I recently heard Professor Luigi Ferrucci, an expert on ageing, speak at my local university’s medical...

BJP names 3 candidates for polls to 4 Rajya Sabha seats in J-K

NEW DELHI: (Oct 12) The BJP on Sunday named three candidates, including its Jammu and Kashmir unit president Sat Pal Sharma, for the elections...

Intensified IEC Campaign: JKACS Organises Awareness Rally on HIV/AIDS in Kupwara

Kupwara: In an effort to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS and promote preventive healthcare, the District Health Society Kupwara, in collaboration with the J&K AIDS...

Afghan foreign minister visits Darul Uloom Deoband Islamic seminary, says hopeful of stronger ties with India

Saharanpur : Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Saturday voiced confidence that the India-Afghanistan ties will grow stronger in future as he thanked...

Anantnag court sends senior JKAS officer to one-week judicial custody

Srinagar: A senior government officer has been sent to one-week judicial custody by a local court in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district for his...

Major land scam uncovered in Sgr; ACB initiates criminal probe

Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has initiated a major criminal investigation after uncovering a large-scale scam involving the illegal exchange and manipulation of...

Several injured after vehicle hit by landslide in Kishtwar

Kishtwar: More than half a dozen people were injured after a Cruiser vehicle was hit by a landslide at Sigdi Balana area of Kishtwar...

‘Deadlock’ between ruling allies over seat-sharing deal for RS Polls

Srinagar: The 'deadlock' within the ruling alliance continues over the seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. While the National Conference is offering...

Is NC offering Congress ‘safe’ or ‘risky’ seat?

            Srinagar: The Congress leadership on Friday said that no final decision has been made regarding whether the party will contest one of the three...

Choudhary Ramzan, Sajad Kichloo, Shammi Oberoi named NC candidates

Srinagar: The National Conference (NC) on Friday announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan, Shammi Oberoi, and Sajad Kichloo...

Raids Conducted At Residences of 21 Militant Associates Linked with Banned Organizations In Srinagar: Police

    Srinagar,: Police on Friday said that in its sustained efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and curb unlawful activities, Srinagar Police conducted extensive raids...

Body of second missing soldier recovered in Kokernag forests

Anantnag,: Security forces on Friday recovered the body of a second missing soldier in the Ahlan Gadole forest area of Kokernag in south Kashmir’s...

SC gives Centre four weeks to respond to pleas on restoration of J-K statehood

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday gave the Centre four weeks to file its response on a batch of pleas seeking restoration of...

Political Parties set to announce candidates for Rajya Sabha polls

Srinagar: With Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu & Kashmir scheduled for October 24, political parties are preparing to announce the names of their candidates. Sources...

Bihar polls: EC says Anganwadi workers to help verify identity of burqa-clad voters at polling stations

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday said special arrangements will be made at polling stations in Bihar for "dignified" identification of women voters...

Taliban investigating explosion in Kabul

KABUL(AFGHANISTAN): Taliban authorities are investigating an explosion in the Afghan capital, Kabul, the government's chief spokesman said late Thursday. The blast struck before 10 pm...

9-day autumn session to have 6 sittings

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat on Thursday released the provisional calendar for the 4th session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative...

Body recovered in Kokernag forests, cause of death being ascertained: Officials

Anantnag: A body has been recovered in the Ahlan Gadole forest area of Kokernag in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said on Thursday. An official...

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