National Conference president and former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that his party wouldn’t have alliance with any party in the upcoming Assembly polls

https://www.thedispatch.in/nc-to-go-all-alone-in-assembly-polls-dr-farooq/

The arrested include District Secretary BJP Sajad Ahmad Ganaie, son of Mohd Shafi Ganaie, a resident of Sheikh Mohalla Ajas, and BJP worker Bashir Ahmad Ganaie, son of Habibullah Ganie, a resident of Ganaie Mohalla Ajas.


https://www.thedispatch.in/bjp-district-secretary-among-two-arrested-in-for-alleged-extortion-attempt/

There is no need of any invitation or permission for attending the Independence Day function at Bakshi Stadium on August 15 as the event is open to general public and children, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Bhiduri said Thursday.

https://www.thedispatch.in/no-permission-needed-for-attending-i-day-div-com-kmr/

In their separate meetings with the Election Commission of India, the political parties on Thursday demanded immediate assembly polls in the Union Territory, which is without an elected government for more than six years.

https://www.thedispatch.in/eci-visit-political-parties-demands-for-immediate-assembly-election-in-jk/

State-owned firm NBCC has bagged a Rs 15,000 crore project to develop a 406-acre satellite township in Srinagar.

https://www.thedispatch.in/nbcc-to-build-406-acre-satellite-township-in-srinagar-at-cost-of-15000-cr/

Notably, in September last year, two Army officers, one J&K Police DSP and two terrorists were killed in the Kokernag forest area.

https://www.thedispatch.in/2-soldiers-killed-two-civilians-among-5-injured-in-kokernag-encounter/

Since the Election Commission of India (ECI) made it clear that time is right for holding Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the schedule for these elections may be announced from August 21 to 25.

https://www.thedispatch.in/announcement-of-assembly-polls-in-jk-to-be-made-between-august-21-to-25-officials/

Addressing a press conference at SKICC on the banks of Dal Lake Srinagar, the LG said that the J&K administration had got huge power debts worth Rs 28000 crore as a legacy. “We have been able to repay it. I also want to put it on record that J&K people are getting cheapest power and there has been no power hike in the past three years,” the LG said, adding that people have to pay for the government services they avail.



https://www.thedispatch.in/will-give-24x7-electricity-to-people-if-they-pay-lg-sinha/

Appearing before a division bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh comprising Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Sanjeev Kumar, the DC presented his response to the contempt charges. However, the court was not satisfied with the explanation.


https://www.thedispatch.in/contempt-case-dc-ganderbal-apologizes-hcs-ays-go-to-cjm-if-sincere/

Inspector General of Police, Kashmir zone, V.K Birdi said it was a matter of investigation as to how the civilians were so close to the terrorists. A civilian was killed and another injured in crossfire during an encounter between security forces and foreign terrorists in the Ahlan forest area of Kokernag, Anantnag district, on Saturday


https://www.thedispatch.in/kokernag-encounter-igp-kashmir-says-civilians-close-to-terrorists-matter-of-concern/

Meanwhile, Showkat Ahmad, Manager of the Branch, said that a departmental inquiry has already started against the employee involved in the fraud, and he is under custody.



https://www.thedispatch.in/shopian-jk-bank-employee-unauthorizedly-debits-money-from-customers/

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that the UT administration and the security forces would never allow the neighboring country to revive terrorism in J&K, and the people of Jammu must help forces to wipe out terrorism from the region.



https://www.thedispatch.in/will-never-allow-neighbouring-countrys-terror-designs-to-succeed-in-jk-lg-on-i-day/

The terms of the existing legislative Assembly will end on November 3 in Haryana, November 26 in Maharashtra) and January 5, 2025 (Jharkhand). Regarding Jammu and Kashmir, the Supreme Court had last year directed the ECI to conduct polls by September 30, 2024.



https://www.thedispatch.in/election-commission-to-announce-schedule-for-assembly-polls-today/

Addressing a workers meet, Omar Abdullah said that it wasn’t easy to enter into a pre-poll alliance as the party had to sacrifice seats where it was confident of winning

https://www.thedispatch.in/pre-poll-alliance-with-congress-was-not-easy-decision-omar-abdullah

Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a two-day visit to Jammu from September 6 to release party manifesto and address political rallies, party said on Wednesday.


https://www.thedispatch.in/amit-shah-to-visit-jammu-on-sep-6-will-release-party-manifesto-address-rallies/

Lashing out at the National Conference for promising restoration of Article 370 in its manifesto, Union Home Minister Amit Shah Friday said that the Article 370 has been buried forever and BJP won’t allow the efforts aimed at its restoration.


https://www.thedispatch.in/article-370-gone-forever-no-one-can-take-away-reservation-from-gujjar-bakerwals-amit-shah-in-jammu/

“In the Union Territories, the Lieutenant Governor has such powers. Whichever government comes, it will have my full support,” he said.


https://www.thedispatch.in/will-support-whichever-government-comes-to-power-in-jk-lg-sinha

In areas where both AIP and JEI have fielded candidates, the alliance has agreed to a “friendly contest,” particularly in constituencies like Langate, Devsar and Zainapora. In other constituencies, mutual support will be extended to ensure a unified approach to the elections.


https://www.thedispatch.in/aip-and-jei-announces-alliance-for-jk-assembly/

“The Jammu and Kashmir Police is committed to ensure security and fostering a safe environment for all individuals to pursue their livelihoods without fear or intimidation,” the police said.



https://www.thedispatch.in/no-non-local-worker-asked-to-leave-valley-police-dispel-rumours/

Sources said that the raids are part of an ongoing investigation into activities suspected to have links to anti-national elements

https://www.thedispatch.in/raids-underway-at-central-j

Jammu and Kashmir education minister, Sakina Itoo Thursday said that government will take strict action against private schools that are violating government norms.



https://www.thedispatch.in/govt-warns-of-strict-action-against-schools-demanding-capitation-fee/