In a move aimed at ensuring worker welfare and adherence to statutory requirements, the Labour Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir has issued a directive emphasizing the need for all shops and commercial establishments in the Union Territory to observe the mandatory “Close Day” as stipulated by Section-13 of the Jammu and Kashmir Shops & Establishment
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sharply criticized the National Conference (NC) following statements made by NC leader Omar Abdullah, which suggested that the Gujjar-Bakarwal community in Jammu sells its votes for Rs 500 and lacks loyalty. This controversy has emerged amidst the backdrop of the upcoming elections in Jammu and Kashmir, where the Gujjar-Bakarwal community
Earlier there were a total of 111 seats in Jammu and Kashmir. There were 37 seats in Jammu, 46 in Kashmir and 4 in Ladakh. There were 24 seats in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK).