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The Latest Breaking News from JK

J&K parties up in arms over Ratle Power Corporation signing deal with Rajasthan for 40 years

Jammu and Kashmir’s regional parties were up in arms over the recent power purchase agreement.

The Hindu

J&K school board warns of action against schools deviating from prescribed textbooks

JKBOSE has mandated textbooks for schools up to Class 12 in J&K, drawing criticism from political parties & publishers.

The Hindu

Centre declares Geelani’s Tehreek-e-Hurriyat unlawful association for five years

Govt bans pro-Pakistan Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TeH) in J&K. Amit Shah said that under PM Modi’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, any individual or organisation found involved in anti-India activities would be thwarted.

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Masarat Alam Bhat | Voice of secession

The Hindu profiles on Masarat Alam Bhat, chief of the separatist Muslim League Jammu and Kashmir, catapulted to limelight in 2008-09, popularising pro-azadi songs & anti-India graffiti, resulting in death of 200 civilians & ban of his party in 2021.

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Security situation improved significantly in J&K in 2023; foreign terrorists our target for 2024, says DGP

Swain said that only 31 local terrorists – an all time low - are left in the Union Territory.

The Hindu

A changed political landscape in J&K

The Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 is a blow to the PDP and NC

The Hindu

Pakistan’s options after Article 370 verdict: Can it do the unthinkable?

The Supreme Court last week upheld the abrogation of Article 370, ruling that the president had the power to do so even without recourse to Parliament. It also upheld the downgrading and division of the erstwhile state into two union territories.

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Congress resolution demands Statehood, early elections in J&K

The Congress on Saturday demanded restoration of Statehood and early election in Jammu and Kashmir during a meeting held in Jammu, in the wake of the recent Supreme Court judgement on Article 370.

The Hindu

Article 370 verdict firms up judicial ground for J&K integration, prioritises national sovereignty

Upholding the Centre’s decision to scrap Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, a five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court validated the Parliament’s power to make changes to Article 370 and clearly rejected the argument that the erstwhile state ever had the exceptionalism of “internal sovereignty”. A significant verdict, by all…

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Welcome direction: On the Supreme Court’s deadline to conduct elections in J&K

But it is also incongruous that the Supreme Court judgment does not press the government to restore statehood to the bifurcated Union Territory

The Hindu

SC on Article 370: Modi’s oped across papers, The Hindu’s scathing editorial vs everyone else’s

Yesterday, to the surprise of no one, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the Modi government’s abrogation of Article 370.

Newslaundry

Ominously anti-federal: On the Supreme Court’s judgment on Article 370 and J&K’s special status

The Supreme Court verdict upholding the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370 legitimises the subversion of federal principles and fails to appreciate historical context

The Hindu

Upset with SC verdict, J&K parties pledge to ‘continue struggle for Article 370’

J&K political parties disappointed by SC verdict on Article 370; NC's Omar Abdullahand& PDP's Mehbooba Mufti pledge to continue struggle to restore pre-August 5, 2019 position. Abdullah and Mufti criticize decision, call for unity. CPI(M)'s Tarigami says verdict undermines federal structure

The Hindu

SC verdict on Article 370 — Over 12,000 panchayat seats vacant in J&K since 2018

Supreme Court orders ECI to hold J&K Assembly elections by Sept '20; 700+ panchayats with 12,000 seats remain vacant since Dec '18; government evasive on commitment to conduct polls; SC upholds UT status for Ladakh; civil society groups in Ladakh to discuss SC order. SC orders ECI to hold J&K…

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International Business Times

India's Top Court Upholds Government's Decision To End Special Status For Disputed Kashmir

The five-judge constitutional bench of the Supreme Court said the special status was a "temporary provision" and ordered that the region should be restored as a state "at the earliest."

The Hindu

The three Bills on reservation in Jammu & Kashmir | Explained

The first piece of legislation — Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 — seeks to amend the term ‘weak and under-privileged classes (social castes)’ in the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004 to ‘Other Backward Classes’, expanding the reservation to many more communities. This was recommended by the J&K…

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J&K parties anxious ahead of Supreme Court verdict on Article 370

J&K parties await SC verdict on Article 370, fear security clampdown. PDP, NC, JKPC & DPAP express hope for favorable judgement, fear security clampdown.

The Hindu

114 seats, migrant quota cleared for J&K Assembly

Union Home Min. Shah: zero-terror plan in J&K by 2026; blames Nehru for two "historical blunders" leading to suffering of people; BJD leader Mahtab refers to "Himalayan blunder"; Opposition walkout; status quo on Act; decline in terror, infiltration, stone-pelting since 2019.

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Dynamite News

"Abrogation of Article 370 harmed relation between J-K and rest of country": Omar Abdullah

The NC leader, while speaking to media persons here, said that no one there was happy with the decision to revoke the special status of the erstwhile state. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Parliamentary proceedings | How can country have two Constitutions, asks Amit Shah

There can only be “one flag, one head, and one Constitution” in the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Lok Sabha

The Hindu

Centre’s jackboot approach bound to fail in Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti launches scathing attack on BJP over J&K situation, says Centre's "jackboot approach" bound to fail. Mufti Sahab's focus on reconciliation & dialogue led to historic developments in resolution of problems. BJP criminalised spirit of sports by booking Kashmiri students under UAPA for cheering a good game.

The Hindu

State government grapples in vain with electricity crisis in J&K

J&K faces worst-ever power crisis, leading to 12-16 hr outages daily. L-G Sinha reviews situation & directs PDD to ensure quality power. KPDCL cracks down on consumers, disconnects 1048 connections & imposes Rs. 7.95 lakh penalty.

The Hindu

L-G govt. sacks 4 employees, including head of doctors’ body, for ‘posing threat to J&K’s security’

J&K LG admin. terminates services of 4 employees, incl. president of Doctors Assoc. of Kashmir.

The Hindu

Rumbles within the Gupkar alliance grow louder ahead of Lok Sabha election

Gupkar alliance hardening positions on contesting 2024 LS polls independently, likely to challenge INDIA bloc. NC VP Omar Abdullah advocating to retain seats won in 2019. PDP forming 3-member election board to prepare for polls. NC, PDP leaders to decide on contesting together or separately.

The Hindu

J&K parties oppose L-G govt.’s move to bar employees from holding protests

There is growing opposition from the regional political parties of J&K to the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) administration’s move

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