Dinesh Manhotra

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"Sulking" Cong declines ministry, offers outside support to Omar government.

Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee chief Tariq Hameed Karra said that the party has decided not to join the ministry due to the denial of statehood.

Oct 16, 2024

Omar Abdullah Takes Oath as First Chief Minister of Union Territory of J&K

To strike a regional balance, Omar Abdullah appoints Surinder Choudhary as Deputy Chief Minister of J&K.

Oct 16, 2024

Apex Court declines to hear plea against LG's power to nominate five MLAs

Senior counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi representing the petitioner, Ravinder Sharma, who contested Sections 15, 15A, and 15B of the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 in the Apex Court. The Supreme Court directed the petition to approach the High Court.

Oct 14, 2024

Kejriwal extends offer to Omar for governance tips in a 'half-state' in a dig at Centre

Blaming the BJP-led government at the Centre for downgrading Jammu and Kashmir into a "half-state," Kejriwal said, "If Omar Abdullah faces any problems in governance, he can ask me for advice. I have successfully run the government in Delhi."

Oct 13, 2024

End of Congress in J&K? Infighting erupts after disastrous performance in J&K polls

First time in the political history of Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress got only one seat in Jammu province. After this debacle, a blame game has started among senior leaders.

Oct 13, 2024

Sonam Wangchuk, others detained during protest outside Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi

Wangchuk, along with his supporters, marched to Delhi from Leh demanding the resumption of stalled dialogue between agitating groups of Ladakh and the Union Government.

Oct 13, 2024

Gujjar-Bakerwals against nine new MLAs taking oath; seek J&K LG's intervention

Gujjars and Bakerwals to challenge Pahari tribe's eligibility for reserved ST seats in Supreme Court. Tribal leaders claim election violates constitutional provisions, demand halt of oath-taking by nine newly elected MLAs in Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 13, 2024

Leh Apex Body calls for hunger strike in support of Sonam Wangchuk's Delhi protest

Renowned environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike in Delhi to pressure the Union Government to restart stalled dialogue with agitating groups of Ladakh.

Oct 12, 2024

Omar meets LG, stakes claim of forming government in J&K

After meeting with LG Manoj Sinha, Omar Abdullah said that the oath ceremony is likely to be held on Wednesday.

Oct 12, 2024

Congress says ministerial berth is not party's priority in new J&K government

J&K Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra said that maintaining the spirit of the coalition is more important than getting the number of ministerial berths in the new government.

Oct 11, 2024

NC secures support of four Independents; reduces dependence on Congress

Amid ongoing dialogue with the coalition partner Congress, the National Conference managed to get the support of four Independent MLAs to secure a simple majority on its own in the assembly.

Oct 10, 2024

From Tragedy to Triumph: Terror victim Shagun becomes BJP's first elected female MLA in J&K after 1947

In the electoral history of Jammu and Kashmir, the first time a female was elected on the mandate of the BJP. Shagun Parihar, who lost her father and uncle in a terror attack in November 2018 defeated National Conference's stalwart Sajjad Kitchloo on Muslim majority Kishtwar seat.

Oct 10, 2024

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Articles by Dinesh Manhotra

"Sulking" Cong declines ministry, offers outside support to Omar government.

Omar Abdullah Takes Oath as First Chief Minister of Union Territory of J&K

Apex Court declines to hear plea against LG's power to nominate five MLAs

Kejriwal extends offer to Omar for governance tips in a 'half-state' in a dig at Centre

End of Congress in J&K? Infighting erupts after disastrous performance in J&K polls

Sonam Wangchuk, others detained during protest outside Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi

Gujjar-Bakerwals against nine new MLAs taking oath; seek J&K LG's intervention

Leh Apex Body calls for hunger strike in support of Sonam Wangchuk's Delhi protest

Omar meets LG, stakes claim of forming government in J&K

Congress says ministerial berth is not party's priority in new J&K government

NC secures support of four Independents; reduces dependence on Congress

From Tragedy to Triumph: Terror victim Shagun becomes BJP's first elected female MLA in J&K after 1947

J&K Election Results: Voter discontent revealed as NOTA outshines nearly half of candidates

Independent candidates win big in J&K elections; key to securing stability in new govt

NC-Congress to form first government in J&K UT; cross majority mark of 46 seats

BJP's Pahari "gamble" fails to yield result in J&K Assembly elections; loses all seats reserved for STs

Farooq declares Omar as new J&K CM amid counting; seeks Cong's support

Outspoken BJP chief in J&K set to face defeat in Assembly elections.

28 counting centres set up across J&K to count votes for 90 seats, three-tier security cover established

"Prioritize statehood over government formation": Engineer Rashid tells political parties

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'