News Topic:Indian National Congress (INC)

Congress leaders will not take the oath of office until statehood is restored: G A Mir

Senior Congress leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir today reiterated the party’s principal stand on the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

Omar Abdullah faces tough choices in Cabinet formation among NC MLAs

As Omar Abdullah prepares to form the next Cabinet in Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief Minister-designate is facing immense pressure from within his party.

New J-K Govt’s first task should be to demand restoration of statehood: Chidambaram

Congress leader P Chidambaram said the first task before the new Jammu and Kashmir Government should be to demand restoration of statehood.

NC-Congress alliance wins majority in J-K Assembly polls with 48 seats

The alliance partners including National Conference and Indian National Congress have achieved the target of majority in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.

Rahul Gandhi promises to restore J-K’s statehood

Rahul Gandhi declared at a rally in Srinagar that he would ensure that Jammu and Kashmir's statehood is restored and that outsiders do not rule the erstwhile state.

Congress leader Salman Soz vows to secure land, job rights in J-K if alliance wins

Congress leader Salman Soz declared that if the Congress-NC alliance comes to power, it will secure the land and job rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Facing Rahul Gandhi’s criticism, LG Sinha offers to resign if public unhappy

On September 4, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack against J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, accusing him of acting like a monarch.

BJP nervous of Congress-NC alliance: INC Chief Kharge in Srinagar

Congress president Malikarjun Kharge announced four guarantees for the people of J&K during his visit to the poll-bound Jammu and Kashmir.

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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.

J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers

J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.

J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers

J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.