The Latest Breaking News from Jammu

The oath ceremony last week in Jammu and Kashmir was a crucial moment for the region’s press. It had come after a poll campaign featuring promises on press freedom, increased restrictions on the media, and after a decade of political turmoil.

The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet has passed a resolution urging the Union Government to restore. Read further on Dynamite News:

Several CRPF jawans were injured in a road accident on Thursday in Pakherpora Budgam, a village in Jammu and Kashmir. Read further on Dynamite News:

Months after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting directed The Caravan magazine to take down its story on the Indian army’s “torture and murder of civilians” in Poonch and Rajaouri of Jammu, the Press Council of India has sent a show-cause notice to the media outlet. 

Two minor children died after they were allegedly hit by a dumper in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

This year’s local elections in India’s northernmost territory of Jammu and Kashmir were the first since the national government controversially stripped the region of its semi-autonomous status in 2019. It’s also the first local election in Muslim-majority Kashmir since 2014.

As Congress loses Haryana despite exit polls predicting comfortable win, analysts warn of tough days ahead for party.

Contrary to exit polls, the BJP retained power in Haryana while the National Conference and Congress managed to get a clear majority in Jammu and Kashmir. A resurgent Congress was projected to win more seats, but it was the BJP which received a boost just months after its poor show…

The Jammu and Kashmir poll results have set the stage for a National Conference-Congress government, with Omar Abdullah’s likely return as the chief minister, and the end of a decade-long hiatus for an elected government in the erstwhile state. 

Congress’ unexpected loss in Haryana and its gains with ally National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir, explained.

Counting is underway, but the trends are clear in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana.