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The State Election Commission, Ladakh, has announced the election schedule for the eight Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils.
Last date for nominations: 17 November.
Polling: 4 December (8 AM–5 PM).
The announcement for Ladakh Panchayat Elections was also made earlier and is scheduled for 21 November across the Union Territory.
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A shutdown is underway in Kargil over the winter schedule for the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils.
KDA and other outfits are demanding that the elections be postponed until after the winter season, arguing that holding the electoral exercise during the harsh winter months could disenfranchise a significant section of the population.
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Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, accompanied by the disgruntled MLAs, address the media after a nearly two-hour-long meeting. Abdullah also dismissed reports of a rebellion within the National Conference, saying the party was united and that the concerns raised by the MLAs were genuine.
Reiterating the party’s political agenda, Farooq said the NC’s fight remained for the restoration of statehood and Articles 370 and 35A.
“Nobody can break us,” he said, adding that the leadership had listened to the legislators and would address their grievances with some step being taken immediately, while others will follow later.
Disgruntled NC MLAs have started arriving at the residences of National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
NC MLA Gurez, Nazir Ahmad Khan, said Farooq Abdullah is their leader and that they would put forward their concerns before him.
Meanwhile, one of the disgruntled MLAs met CM Omar Abdullah in Jammu today.
MLA Sonawari @HilalAkbarLone1 called on the Chief Minister today at Civil Secretariat, Jammu, and discussed key developmental priorities and public welfare issues concerning his constituency.
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National Conference leader Salman Sagar accused Aga Ruhullah of joining forces seeking to weaken the party, alleging that his exit from the NC had fulfilled the BJP’s agenda.
“BJP succeeded in taking our people out in Jammu - Surjeet Singh Slathia and Devender Rana. Now they have managed to take Aga Ruhullah out of the National Conference. The BJP’s agenda has been fulfilled by Ruhullah,” Sagar said.
He accused him of betraying the people, saying Parliament was the biggest platform to raise public issues but that he had done little during his tenure as an MP.
“Parliament is the biggest space to address issues. There is nothing substantial that he did during his tenure, except for one. I do not hesitate to say that he has betrayed the people, including those from his own constituency,” he said.
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Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah resigns from the Lok Sabha too.
Aga Ruhullah resigns from the J&K National Conference as charged crowd raises slogans.
Ruhullah says his resignation letter will be handed over to NC president Farooq Abdullah by Mohammad Ashraf Mattoo, whose 17-year-old son, Tufail Ahmad Mattoo, was killed in 2010, when Omar Abdullah was the Chief Minister.
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Aga Ruhullah resigns from the J&K National Conference as charged crowd raises slogans.
Ruhullah says his resignation letter will be handed over to NC president Farooq Abdullah by Mohammad Ashraf Mattoo, whose 17-year-old son, Tufail Ahmad Mattoo, was killed in 2010, when Omar Abdullah was the Chief Minister.
Ruhullah accuses Omar Abdullah of shifting his stand on Article 370, saying people had voted against the BJP expecting Chief Minister will fight for their rights.
“Your mandate was against the BJP, but you later changed the goalpost, saying those who took away Article 370 would not restore it. The Quran teaches us to speak up for our rights and trust in God. Why are you afraid of the BJP? People voted for you to fight for their rights. Have the courage to stand up and trust God instead of asking people to fear the BJP,” he said.
Ruhullah accuses Omar Abdullah of shifting his stand on Article 370, saying people had voted against the BJP expecting Chief Minister will fight for their rights.
“Your mandate was against the BJP, but you later changed the goalpost, saying those who took away Article 370 would not restore it. The Quran teaches us to speak up for our rights and trust in God. Why are you afraid of the BJP? People voted for you to fight for their rights. Have the courage to stand up and trust God instead of asking people to fear the BJP,” he said.
Supporters of Aga Ruhullah have gathered as the three-time Budgam MLA-turned-Srinagar MP is set to formally announce his resignation from the Lok Sabha and JKNC at a public gathering in the district.
He has accused his party leadership of abandoning its electoral promises on Article 370, political prisoners, and the rights of people in Jammu and Kashmir.
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'It's Done Bro, New Journey': Omar Abdullah, Journalist Nidhi Razdan Tie The Knot, Wedding Reception Today
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Sources said the marriage was registered on October 30, while a function was earlier held at Hari Niwas near Srinagar's Dal Lake
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Sources said the legislators took a collective oath and resolved to press for four major demands, including the removal of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, the dropping of ministers who have completed two years in office, and the removal of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary.
The legislators have also demanded the immediate withdrawal of the Roads and Buildings (R&B) portfolio from the Deputy Chief Minister and called for a comprehensive cabinet reshuffle in consultation with all MLAs.
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Troubles Mounting For Omar Abdullah? NC Legislators Hold Secret Meeting, Set 4 Major Demands
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Elevated to Omar Abdullah’s Cabinet:
Ali Mohammad Sagar
Shameema Firdous
Mir Saifullah
Altaf Kaloo
Retained in the Cabinet:
Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary
Minister Javaid Dar
Minister Sakina Itoo
Minister Javed Rana
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Right opposite a hillock in the Barsoo area of Pulwama, an unusual office has come up. Inside the small yet modern office are several national flags and books. As you begin scanning the titles, you come across two books on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) by its ideologue and author Ratan Sharda. There are other books too, including The Constitution of India by BR Ambedkar and Win Every Argument by Mehdi Hasan. What also catches your eye are the works of Shakespeare, the Bhagavad Gita and Audrey Truschke’s historical reassessment of the sixth Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb Alamgir.
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Kashmir’s first public-facing RSS-affiliated office opens in Pulwama. Muslim BMS leader Sameer Kuchay challenges the “anti-Muslim” narrative: never asked about his faith, only how he can serve the nation & labourers. Post-2019 shift—books over stones.
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The LG of Ladakh has notified the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (Amendment) Regulation, 2026, with effect from October 19, paving the way for the creation of Autonomous Hill Development Councils in all eight districts of the Union Territory
Under the amended framework, the number of constituencies in each Council has been rationalised. While the earlier structure provided for 26 seats in each Council, the new regulation sets a minimum of seven and a maximum of 24 seats. It also provides for the nomination of four members---from women and unrepresented communities.
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J&K government orders probe into IAS officer's alleged misconduct.
Senior IAS officer appointed inquiry officer; report sought within 15 days.
The order reads that the inquiry will examine allegations of misconduct by Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, IAS, towards Beenish Wani, JKAS, Assistant Director, Employment, Ganderbal.
The government has also appointed Amit Vermani, JKAS, Additional Secretary in the General Administration Department, as the Presenting Officer in the matter.
Ladakh LG announces creation of Sankoo as eighth district of Ladakh.
In line with the "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" vision of Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji and Hon’ble HM Shri @AmitShah ji, I am pleased to announce the creation of Sankoo District!
This is a culmination of the long standing aspiration of the people of the area and has been made possible through the constructive and positive approach of Anjuman-e-Sahib Zaman, under the visionary leadership of Chief Patron Syed Mohammad Razvi (Aga Migi Outh) and Chairman Sheikh Sadiq Balaghi and Dr. Jaffar Akhoon, CEC, Kargil and Shri. Haneefa Jan, Hon’ble MP, Ladakh and Sh. Tashi Gyalston, Ex CEC, Leh
Heartiest congratulations to everyone who worked towards this goal.
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'Bloody Shit', 'Stupid': Senior IAS Officer's Verbal Tirade Against Woman JKAS Officer Sparks Row
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Can Himalayan Trout Replace Imported Salmon? Kashmir's Aquaculture Company Makes Its Move
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