Separatists call 2-day strike in Jammu and Kashmir over SC decision to hear petitions challenging state's special status
• 6 years agoSeparatists on Tuesday called for a two-day shutdown to protest the legal challenge to Article 370 and Article 35-A of the Constitution, which grant special status to Jammu and Kashmir and special rights and privileges to its "permanent residents", respectively.
Jammu and Kashmir civic polls phase 3 updates: Polling underway on 300 booths for 96 wards in state
Fp Staff • 6 years agoJammu and Kashmir civic polls phase 3 LIVE updates:</strong> Polling began Saturday for the third and penultimate phase of municipal elections in Jammu and Kashmir to seal the fate of 365 candidates in the fray across the state. Polling began at 6 am amid stringent security arrangements, officials said.
National Conference approaches ex-solicitor general Gopal Subramanium to defend Article 35A in Supreme Court
• 7 years agoArticle 35A in the Constitution accords special rights and privileges to the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir and denies property rights to a woman who marries a person from outside the state.
Amit Shah's tendentious speech in Jammu could spell an end to J&K's special constitutional status
David Devadas • 7 years agoBJP chief Amit Shah accused the PDP-led Jammu and Kashmir government of discriminating against the Jammu and Ladakh regions.
Killing Kashmir militants is winning no wars for New Delhi, lack of political outreach is real problem
Sameery • 8 years agoNever before has there been so much of a threat mounting on the special status enjoyed by the state of Jammu and Kashmir under the Indian constitution
Mehbooba on Kashmir's special status: Abrogating Article 370 will be biggest anti-national work
Sameery • 8 years agoMehbooba Mufti labelled the people — including members of her alliance partner BJP — anti-nationals for trying to abrogate Kashmir's special status.